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Secluded dog-friendly home with loft, firepit, grill, deck, streaming, kitchen

Holiday home in Hector with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Sunny Serenity, a secluded retreat near Lake Seneca access. This rustic charmer features a gorgeous wooden interior, an open floor plan and well-appointed kitchen with essentials for preparing culinary masterpieces.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 4370 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded dog-friendly home with loft, firepit, grill, deck, streaming, kitchen

Holiday home in Hector with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features a garden and gas grills. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a patio, a TV and a coffee/tea maker.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 370 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

103420

About the area

Map
Hector, NY

What's nearby

  • Red Newt Cellars Winery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hector Wine Company - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 19 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 27 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Cornell University - 51 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakewood Vineyards - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Idol Ridge Winery & Alder Creek Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grist Iron Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded dog-friendly home with loft, firepit, grill, deck, streaming, kitchen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded dog-friendly home with loft, firepit, grill, deck, streaming, kitchen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded dog-friendly home with loft, firepit, grill, deck, streaming, kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded dog-friendly home with loft, firepit, grill, deck, streaming, kitchen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded dog-friendly home with loft, firepit, grill, deck, streaming, kitchen located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Red Newt Cellars Winery, Hector Wine Company and Leidenfrost Vineyards. Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards and Bloomer Creek Vineyard are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Secluded dog-friendly home with loft, firepit, grill, deck, streaming, kitchen Reviews

Reviews

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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8/10 Good

renee c.

Good location

Good location around different breweries and wineries.
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8/10 Good

Joseph A.

Great location!!

Location was 5 star!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay for our family!

Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay here! The kids loved the trundle beds and the fire pit. The tiny home was very clean and cozy, we would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Wine Country

Cute spot in the middle of Wine Country.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in wine country

This was a perfect spot for a weekend exploring the Seneca Lake wine trail. The home has everything you need and slept 4 adults very comfortably. We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Himanshu M.

Cabin

The cabin has a great location; however, we encountered some issues during our stay. We found bugs and carpenter ants, and the pull-out mattress on the daybed was uncomfortable to sleep on. Additionally, we lost power for several hours on one of the days, which also resulted in a lack of water, possibly due to its reliance on electricity for water supply. On a positive note, the cabin is well-stocked with essentials.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Nice Spot near Seneca Lake

We enjoyed our stay at Sunny Serenity! Just enough amenities, and the kitchen is well appointed. Our 4 year old loved the loft space, which was perfect cause it's a very low ceiling. Favorite part was the screened in porch. The location is ideal for all the great spots along the east side of Seneca Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Annabella B.

Thumbs up!

Close to the lake, this cute and cozy cabin is perfect for a relaxing getaway. Great location! Thumbs up. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Scott L.

The loft mattress is not fullsized (thickness). Not good for my back but should be ok for kids.

The full kitchen was nice. The grounds and surrounding area was very nice, woods, corn fields and vineyards. The gas station down the road has plenty of food and beverages. This would be a good wine trail hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joni L.

Lovely bunkie in wine country

Loved the setting with farms and fields all around. You can see all the stars at night. No noise except for the owls. Thoughtfully equipped for the travelers from afar. Close to Sampson State Park as we were there for a dog show. Thank you for letting us spend the weekend at your bunkie. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Amazing place for 2.

Everything u need for a nice weekend in the finger lakes. Super easy access to lower and west Seneca. Clean and well kept. Bed is in the loft with low ceiling, ladder access so you need to be a bit agile.

8/10 Good

Kristen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

We had a great time staying on this property. We came for a girls getaway and the location was perfect. It was close to wineries, breweries, and watkins glen. As others have stated, the loft was very small, but we made it work. I would suggest if you have back problems, to sleep on the bed on the lower level. This was more comfortable. It was the perfect place to hang out with friends and relax for a couple days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Great location!

This little cabin was in the perfect location, minutes from dozens of wineries. It was very clean. The only thing that caught us off guard was how small the loft was. My husband, baby, and I slept on the main floor rather than trying to sleep up there. We loved it though!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Megan S.

Very misleading

Described as secluded property with fire pit but arrived to find there was another cottage and the fire pit was shared. Who wants to sit at a fire with strangers? There were ants all over the bathroom floor (living and dead). Any crawling up walls, in the sink and shower. There were literal chunks of animal (presumably dog) hair throughout the house and on porch. Cobwebs and dead bugs on porch, that couldn’t have been cleaned in many weeks. My son put his sweatshirt on the floor when we arrived and when I picked it up, there was dust and dirt on it. The rocking chairs have clearly not been moved and cleaned under. There was a layer of dirt on the game shelf that looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in months. Advertised as having a queen bed in the loft, it was nothing more than a glorified mattress topper. Had I known this, I would have brought my own roll-out mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Beware of Ants

When we arrived we saw a few ant traps and thought nothing about it - but by that night we were inundated with many large black ants in the bathroom and kitchen. I called Vacasa the next morning and they told me they would send the info off to the local staff and I told the corporate office to let them know I am ok with them coming in to spray that day. I never heard from the local office and that night the ants were even worse. We had them in the downstairs bed and bed up in the loft. I checked out the next morning and continued many conversations with the Vacasa corporate office to refund my money and after 10 days and many phone calls I got a whopping $58. My suggestion is that anyone that rents this place should make sure that the ant problem is cleared up. I was upset because with the ant traps already there they knew they had a problem but chose to still rented it out. Unfortunately, since the management company is not in town solving problems is much more difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not What I Expected

My husband and I stayed 2 nights to celebrate our anniversary in the Finger Lakes. While the location was nice, unfortunately we found the accommodations a bit disappointing. There were quite a few ants in the house. We noticed several ant traps that were not doing the job. We would have understood seeing a couple given the summertime amd location, but there were a lot. While the description of the property states this sleeps up to 4, the two bed options were very uncomfortable. The Queen bed in the loft was not a mattress. It was more like a flat beanbag bed. We knew the area in the loft was small but did not expect the mattress to be like this. My husband and I used the daybed downstairs. The mattresses on the daybed and pull-out were hard to sleep on as they were too soft and could feel the springs. Usually a daybed allows for the pull-out to pop-up to make a full bed, We were unable to do this so one of us slept on the bed and the other on the pull out below close to the floor. We also were not expecting the strong odor of sulfer in the water. That might be something you want to inform of in the description so people can plan to bring their own water upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025