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Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake

Penn Yan accommodation with kitchen

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Penn Yan, NY
  • Place, Prejean Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Torrey Ridge Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Keuka Lake Outlet Trail
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Penn Yan

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Penn Yan cottage, you'll find Prejean Winery and Torrey Ridge Winery. Miles Wine Cellars is within 6 miles (10 km) and Shaw Vineyard is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Prejean Winery - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Torrey Ridge Winery - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Keuka Lake Outlet Trail - 15 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Fox Run Vineyards - 16 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Kitchen - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪New Dragon Chinese Restaurant - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Smoke & Dough - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Buck - ‬54 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.

Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake

Unplug, unwind, and soak up lake life at SandraLa, a charming vintage cottage with direct Seneca Lake access. With no internet or TV, it’s the perfect spot to disconnect, relax with a good book, and enjoy peaceful water views.The lake provides a beautiful breeze(no AC).

The cottage sleeps up to 3 and features a shared dock with property owner that still feels private, ample parking, and plenty of character. We draw from the lake and provide our guests bottled water. Due to our location our water pressure is low. The shower is more like a gentle rain rather than a downpour. Please note: SandraLa includes many stairs and is not handicap accessible. No pets or smoking allowed.

Located on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, you’re minutes from Spotted Duck Creamery, Climbing Bines Brewery, and Showboat Restaurant—with wineries and breweries galore nearby.

Escape to the lake and let SandraLa be your cozy home base.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 75 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake to the airport?

This cottage is 52 mi (79-min drive) away from the Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake to downtown Penn Yan?

This cottage is 7 mi away from Penn Yan.

Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lauren H., Marlton

Disliked: Cleanliness
I have no idea what property Stacey I. and Aaron S. were reviewing... unless the reviews are fake or Stacey and Aaron have no standards.My husband and I arrived later (interestingly, our late check-in mirrors "Aaron's" experience. Hmm...) and left not even 20 minutes after being shown around. Highlights (lowlights?) of this place that makes a tenement look like Buckingham Palace are as follows:-The "many stairs" described in the listing don't tell you how many there are, that they're rickety and precarious inside or out, that that you must bring a flashlight because the three stories of exterior stairs aren't lit.-You're expected to throw TP in a trash can versus flushing it. Or go "European style." Ew. -There was no real living space. All that you could access from the door was the kitchen (which boasted an absolute fire hazard of a range). Up a flight were two bedrooms and the loo. Up another harrowing flight was a sitting area from what I recall.-There was potential for some random septic tank alarm to go off. As someone who startles easily and is sensitive to alarms, nah.-None of the windows appeared to have seen a squirt of Windex since the Nixon administration. The whole place was dirty. -The porch was not as photoed. That swing chair was on the ground acting as a storage vessel.-We asked for a key and were told, oh, we don't lock the doors here.That last one was the deal-breaker. We're fighting with VRBO to get a refund. This place is simply not ready.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was good, they personally joined us, even though it was late, to walk us down and show us the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey i.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Waters Edge

Nice relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025