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Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Beach
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101749 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities and barbecues. The cottage has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Hector cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Property manager

Finger Lakes Premier Properties

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,749 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 - 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

S5402POP
Absolutely Shore Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake
Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake Hector
Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake Cottage
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About the area

Map
Hector, NY

What's nearby

  • Hector Wine Company - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 20 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 20 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 34 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenora Wine Cellars - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grist Iron Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bloomer Creek Vineyard, Red Newt Cellars Winery and Hector Wine Company. Ryan William Vineyard and Leidenfrost Vineyards are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

This is a beautiful property. Unbelievably serene, gorgeous lake view from the house. We were here in the winter; getting in and out of the place was a little scary in precipitation. The road from the ridge down to the lake is quite steep. The house itself is beautifully kept, a perfect layout, and we enjoyed cooking in the beautiful kitchen and fires in the fireplace. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

4 couples stayed the week. Bunk house was used and adequate. House was well stocked with utensils and tableware for a large group. View was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

An amazing house, kitchen was incredibly stocked with Calphon , beautiful views, so relaxing to sit on the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great house in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

I can't imagine staying anywhere else. We loved everything about this cabin. Plenty of room for six people. Walk out your door to a private dock, fire pit and stunning views. Very clean, sanitized thick towels, great shower pressure, comfortable inside and out. Ideal location near wineries and restaurants.Modern, spacious and tons of books, games and movies to enjoy. No water toys but rentals not far. We can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

A multigenerational family vacation from age 3 to 75. The house was a few steps away from beautiful Seneca Lake with easy access to enjoy the lake life on the dock or shore. Proximity to wineries and nearby waterfalls for hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

This house was absolutely beautiful! Very clean, decorated nicely with a spectacular view right on the lake with beautiful sunsets. We all had a great time playing board games & drinking hot cocoa by the fireplace. Our 2 girls (6) & (10) didn’t want to leave. We are already looking into renting for the summer. Great communication with Finger lakes Premier Property very attentive agents.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10

The cabin and location is awesome. Things pertaining to the property was as indicated; but the amenities were not. The email we received just prior to arrival stated Premier Property would supply a "starter kit" so we would not be burden with collecting provisions from a grocery store that first night. That was not true. There were no provisions, no leftover anything even condiments, boxed goods, cereal (the usual items left behind) - nothing in the home. Like it was cleared out. Typically, previous renter leave odd stuff. There wasn't even plastic wrap, foil, or baggies. ODD - that there were no kitchen amenties. Fire ring and fireplace - no firewood. (Back yard quest accommdation locked without access key code.) Not disappointed with the location or the structure - but disappointed with the usual and stated expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10

The Finger Lakes Property Management service is the worst I have ever experienced. I suggest avoiding them, if possible. Here are the details for those who might want them. 1. Got the lock box code after multiple calls. Should have given us touch pad code from the start. 2. They took >24 h to fix a clog in the upstairs bathroom sink. 3. The day after the sink was fixed, it started leaking in the kitchen. So 6 of us were restricted to using a single bathroom sink for 2 days. 4. Provided absolutely minimal cleaning supplies: only 2 dishwasher cleaning tablets and 2 kitchen towels for 6 days of rental for 6 people. When I called to request more kitchen towels, I was told they cannot provide more. 5. Don’t have expect the most basic kitchen supplies such as coffee filters, salt, pepper, etc. Have never experienced this before. 6. On the last morning, we were asked to leave the keys on kitchen counter and we accidentally left one of our backpacks in the house. I called the Property Management people, who indicated that the cleaning lady will arrive in about two hours. When she didn’t, I called again and was told that she was delayed because she had a hard time retrieving the key from a lock box. To cut a long story short, she finally arrived and entered the house using the touch pad lock on the back door (she didn’t need a key and we could have been given the touch pad code to retrieve our bag pack 3.5 h earlier). Moreover, she told us that she was not contacted by Finger Lakes Property Management at all. In fact, she would have come sooner to open the door for us, if she had been contacted. Bottom line: we were fed a lot of lies by the Finger Lakes Property Management Service. This was the final straw that broke the camel’s back. 7. Finally, when I called to complain, it took them 4 days to get a customer care manager to call me back to discuss my issues- unacceptable behavior by a company in hospitality business. Stay away!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

Our stay was comfortable and sitting on the dock was wonderful given the unseasonably warm weather we were lucky enough to have. I had read some of the reviews before booking and was a bit unsure, but took a chance and was glad we did. This is not the most luxurious home we have stayed in, but it was clean, comfortable and we would recommend it. We were a party of 4 and I’ll share our experience in the hope it helps others make a decision. Pros: - there were plenty of towels and linens with multiples left in every room. The sheets and towels come wrapped in plastic as a COVID measure, so you have to make your bed. We did not find this off- putting. There are plenty of additional blankets, pillows, etc. in each bedroom closet should they be needed. - Supplies: there was a cute welcome package on the counter that included 1 roll of paper towels, dish soap, a new sponge, 2 dishwasher tablets and 2 kitchen towels. We were also left a complimentary bottle of a locally produced salad dressing. There were extra garbage bags left in all the wastebaskets. The kitchen bags are HUGE and can hold a lot! There were 2 rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom. As we were there for only 3 nights, we found all supplies to be ample and satisfactory. We never expect unlimited supplies when renting a home. - in addition to the living room, each bedroom has a TV with cable. The room I stayed in has a smart TV that wasn’t connected to the internet to watch any streaming channels. I connected it :) - the house has great internet and we never had an issue with connectivity. Please note the login information for the network is not correct although the password was. I just clicked on networks until the password worked :) Cons: - there was a note on the counter when we checked in to “not use the upstairs shower for 24 hours” without explanation. There were only 4 of us so this wasn’t a hardship, but an explanation would have been appreciated. We used it after 24 hours and all the plumbing worked perfectly without issue including the dishwasher. - the home could use some updating, but everything was functional. - the queen bedroom and the bathroom upstairs are missing blinds. The curtains could be closed so you have some privacy, but it’s a small, inexpensive fix that makes a difference. Overall, we recommend it for its location and cleanliness. We’d stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

What a beautiful home! Perfect location to enjoy the lake views, go wine tasting, and just relax. I was so happy that it was still decorated for Christmas as we were looking for a place to spend a few days after the holidays decompressing but still enjoying the break. Be sure to bring ANYthing you'll want to cook with though that's considered a food item. No oil, spices, salt and pepper or saran wrap/foil at all. Probably the most disappointing thing was not realizing that the fireplace was a woodburning one and having no wood there to enjoy it. One of the top reasons I picked this place was to have a fire so to get there and realize that was going to take some effort to achieve was definitely disappointing. I admit that I just assumed since it was a vacation rental it would be a gas fireplace, but nowhere in the listing or things to bring did it say that this property had a wood fireplace and to definitely bring wood. I think we spent well over 100 to go buy wood for our stay so that was frustrating. Also note, that the TVs are not smart TVs so you are limited to watching whatever is on, and you can not choose what to watch from your apps. There was no guide to the remote so figuring that out was challenging for a bit. Our very last day (New Year's Day) there were at least 4-5 duck hunters shooting ducks from the dock beside the house so that was also less than relaxing hearing guns going off all morning, but overall...I'd still come again. With lots of firewood. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Overall, a lovely home with very comfortable space for our immediate family to gather and relax before the arrival of our 2nd grandchild. Easy access to water for fishing. Equipped with both fire pit and fireplace to enjoy year round. Plenty of space with well appointed kitchen, games, and DVDs. Only regret was that we wished we could have stayed longer or during the warmer weather when we could enjoyed more of what this beautiful home had to offer. It was a wonderful weekend of making memories and we would love to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The home is beautiful and comfortably furnished. Beautiful view of the lake, nice yard for playing games. We were there early in the season and there was a misunderstanding about whether or not the bunk house was being used that was quickly rectified by the property management company. They were in communication and easy to reach until it was handled. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

Our family had a wonderful stay at Absolutely shore. The house was even nicer in person than the pictures. Very clean and cozy. The boys particularly liked being able to have a firepit down by the lake. Mom and Dad really liked having a fire lit inside the beautiful great room. Really a nice experience all around. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

From the first splash in the lake to the final paddle around, it was a great multi-generational family vacation. The house was well stocked, and the neighborhood was safe. We loved being able to walk out the front door and walk onto the dock where we could swim, paddle, or fish. Took advantage of hiking Watkins Glen one morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Beautiful setting, clean, close to everything. Well stocked, many types of kitchen ware. Amazing view. Loved the dock. Plenty of outdoor seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Home has a perfect layout for vacationing with a group of friends. Loved the quiet location and sitting on the dock enjoying the lake. Highly recommend this rental and would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10

Great house in a great location. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

This place is pretty Awesome. Right on the water, plenty of space, any kitchen item you could possibly need! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

Everything we expected and more! My mother in law didn't want to leave. We are planning two trips next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10

For us the location of the house right on the lake with easy access to the dock was the crowning feature. It had nice seating and a glass of wine made for a delightful sunset experience. The house itself is spacious and nice and worked well for us. ( two couples). The kitchen was well stocked and had nice appliances and room to cook. Our major suggestion is declutter the house. Too much stuff (toss pillows, old lamps, books, vases, etc) take away from the amazing living space and beauty of the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

The location of the property was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

Quiet house for a holiday weekend on the waterfront.

10/10

We defenetly had a good vacation staying in this cozy cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10

The place looked exactly as advertised. Kitchen was better equipped than any other place we’ve ever rented. Loved that DVDs and board games were there to borrow. Excellent outdoor seating. Wonderful access to the dock. But we did find out it’s not the place to fish because of some drilling which brought in salt which drove out fish (so save yourself there and don’t pack your gear). Situated in proximity to some great Finger Lakes attractions. All in all, we loved this property and highly recommend it. Lake life is ideal here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020