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Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes

Cottage near Watkins Glen State Park in Montour Falls

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Montour Falls, NY
  • Place, Eagle Cliff Falls
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Montour Falls Historic District
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, She-Qa-Ga Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Montour Falls

On river.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Eagle Cliff Falls and 2 miles (3 km) of Montour Falls Historic District with a stay here. Montour Falls Memorial Library and She-Qa-Ga Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eagle Cliff Falls - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Montour Falls Historic District - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • She-Qa-Ga Falls - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Montour Falls Memorial Library - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chemung County Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pudgies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes

Updated for 2023! Comfortable cottage nestled alongside a fishable creek in the Finger Lakes area. Just a five minute drive to Finger Lakes Wine Trail, Watkins Glen International Speedway, the Glen State Park. Fully appointed with comfortable sleeping, full kitchen, free coffee, a fire pit in the backyard with free firewood. New Queen-size bed, new carpets and new plank flooring in the kitchen. Pets are allowed with an added pet fee. Come and RELAX!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes to the airport?

This cottage is 18.5 mi (27-min drive) away from the Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes to the beach?

This cottage is 4.6 mi (9-min drive) from Watkins Glen Beach.

Does Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes to downtown Montour Falls?

This cottage is 0.7 mi away from Montour Falls.

Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ken s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a very nice stay here with my husband and our dogs. Great neighborhood and relaxed. The place was nice and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The rental was as described by the listing and reviews. We enjoyed an outdoor fire that had wood for our use and chairs. The home took us back in time and a way to enjoy the weekend without using a hotel. Nearby hike was beautiful.
Outside fun
Gorgeous access to a waterfall
Waterfall hike we walked to from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian K.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne C.

Great pet-friendly location with Deckertown Falls within walking distance. The host was very responsive. They checked in with us to make sure we arrived and to see if we needed anything. The cottage was quaint and cozy. We did notice a musty smell throughout our stay. The place was well stocked with things we needed, such as fresh towels. This was our first time using Vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy. Use of combination door.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect and central to the lakes, Seneca Wine Trail and Ithaca. It was only a short drive to many state parks. The kids enjoyed their time playing outside and checking out the waterfall at the end of the road. Our stay was perfect and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle T.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

QIAO NA

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and good for family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

June L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfalls

Quiet neighborhood within walking distance to the first waterfall which leads to a creek that runs along the backyard. The next one is on the way to the main drag. Saw 5 , one from our boat ride on Seneca lake and again on our ride around the lake which is worth it. There is a beautiful park area at the top with nice walking path. Very peaceful. Due to our health we were unable to do Watkins Glen State Park but did watch a video so we could feel like we saw it. Great area for a long weekend. We were there last weekend in September until Wednesday. Great time, no crowds. Also took a ride to Corning Glass Museum. The house is older but well equipped. Nice layout. Plenty of games and a radio, was playing on arrival, with CD player. Came in handy since we didn't have much TV, Roku. Beds were comfortable. Check in was easy along with communication. Owner even stopped by when the electric went out to give us an update. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jean p.

Liked: Cleanliness

near waterfall

The location of the home was terrific and a quiet area. Easy to walk around the area and explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet W

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No silverware we could find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Doug H.

Nice location!

My boys loved fishing in the creek behind the house and we all enjoyed the waterfall at the end of the quiet street! The house was as expected from the listing and reviews that we read and knowing that it is an older home. It would be nice to add a door to the bathroom from the kitchen. Also, the pocket door to the left bedroom was broken, though we were able to make do. Kitchen cabinets could use a thorough clean-out and cleaning. We had to pre-wash some pots/pans before use due to dead bugs. But overall, we enjoyed it as a base for the outdoor activities that brought us to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet setting

We had a nice stay, the house had everything we could need. We did bring dogs and the area is great for them, there are falls and fields. The house was clean and we had a power failure and we contacted the company and they took care of it immediately. We would come back to the area again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice cottage near the end of a quiet road with a waterfall at the end of the road and a creek behind the house. There was a nice deck, grill and fire pit, but the weather and other activities we had planned did not allow us the time to use them. There are 2 bedrooms at opposite sides of the cottage with beautiful quilts on each bed. Nice touch with a bowl of candy on the dining table. We would definitely stay there again, and recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended stay at Al’s Cabin

Location was < 2 miles south of downtown Watkins Glen so very convenient to everything. Maybe 12 minutes to WGI. House was older, but everything worked. Proud owner who took care of any issues and decorated for the season. Also a bit of racing motif with checkered curtains and pics of past races so if you’re a race fan, its cool. Upon arrival music playing and a dish of candy awaited. Very quiet location with popular scenic falls two lots away. Nice backyard with stream running through and fire pit with plenty of wood and starting fluid. Many other properties supply 8-10 pieces of wood and then you need to buy more. We had multiple fires and there was still plenty of wood remaining. Probably not an issue for weekend guests, but for those staying a while there is no washer or dryer or dishwasher. Laundromat is only about 1/2 mile away though. Microbrew less than 1/2 mile and two more on main street. One bathroom as advertised, but only one door. The door from the kitchen has only a curtain. For a couple or maybe family with a child or two ok, but not for sharing. Only one ac in the living room so expect the back bedroom could be warm on the hot summer nights. Probably not many of those and there is a floor fan. Nice dining room and pretty much fully equipped kitchen. We cooked and ate many meals here & found it comfortable. Working vacation so dining room also doubled as work area. Internet was fine. No issues with zoom calls or connectivity during the stay.
Stayed 56 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, clean and perfectly situated

We had a lovely time staying here with me, my husband, my daughter and our pup. The property is beautiful— backs up to a creek and there are two trails nearly where you can walk to waterfalls. So close to wineries and Watkins Glenn, and the owners are super responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Loved our time at this cottage. Comfortable beds, very clean and tons of amenities. We were able to explore Lake Seneca and Keuka easily from here. Quiet neighborhood too! We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

Came up for a race at WGI with my wife and 6 year old and couldn't of picked a better spot. Don't think I ever drove more than 10 minutes between downtown Watkins Glen, the track, and Seneca Lake. My son fell in love with the creek waterfalls and swimming hole that were right in the backyard. Inside could use a little updating but still a very comfy warm place to spend time with the family and enjoy the beautiful surrounding area. Property manager was also incredibly accommodating and communicative. Answered all our questions instantly. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice property on the creek

Comfy and cozy needs dressers for each bedroom waterfall at the end of the street was spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Very clean. Very good location, with easy access to wine country locations and Watkins Glen State Park. Has almost everything you could possibly need from toiletries to cooking utensils. Mattresses were adequate. Had a couple of minor issues that needed attention, which the property manager took care of immediately. Very pleased with that. Area was nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

BARBARA, Punta Gorda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The house was in a quiet neighborhood just a short walk to a small waterfall. The house is older but was very clean. Everything was provided for a nice stay including paper plates, paper towels etc. A bonus is that the house is on a creek and had a fire pit. The only negative was that the mattresses need to be updated to better quality and if possible queen size for larger people. Overall though, a very nice house with window air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A work in progress

With the understanding that this is a new listing and presumably a work in progress: Glows: clean, private, quiet, adequate space, bathroom, hot water, pet friendly, fire pit Grows: needs new mattresses and sheets, consistent cooling throughout, operational wifi, spigot/hose to put out campfire
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024