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Enjoy meals and gatherings in this spacious kitchen and dining area, featuring a long table and stainless steel appliances.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, and dresser, offering a peaceful view of the outdoors.
Situated on a lush lawn, this two-story building features a simple, symmetrical facade and a ground-floor balcony with a railing.
Relax in this stylish living room with a blue sofa, armchair, and ottoman, surrounded by abstract art and a large window.
Relax on the deck with a view of the town, featuring a set of chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Watkins Glen, NY
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Tasting Room
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Seneca Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Watkins Glen

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Watkins Glen vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Watkins Glen State Park and The Tasting Room. Also, Seneca Harbor is within half a mile (1 km) and International Motor Racing Research Center is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Tasting Room - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seneca Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castel Grisch Winery - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Watkins Glen International - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen

Summary:
Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 full-bath, one half bath home in downtown Watkins Glen.  Sleeps 10 people in 5 queen beds made up with fresh linens for your arrival.  The four full baths are stocked with towels and washcloths, with a convenient half bath located on the main floor.  Open-concept kitchen/living/dining area with comfortable, modern furnishings and full-sized dining table. Spacious deck with picnic table and seating overlooking the downtown. Enjoy a game of ping pong in our new game room! Convenient to all things downtown Watkins Glen.

****PLEASE READ***
There are only 5 accessible bedrooms with 5 queen beds! The reviews may say otherwise as the house originally was built to sleep more, unfortunately due to Vacation Rental Law changes in the village of Watkins Glen, no vacation rental is allowed more than 5 bedrooms and 5 beds.

Guest Access:
The property is at your disposal during your stay

The Neighborhood:
Watkins Glen has a little bit of everything: A beautiful state park, scenic lakes, wineries, a lovely downtown for shopping and dining, parks with playgrounds and swimming.

Getting Around:
This property is located one block up the hill from Watkins Glen's main thoroughfare, Franklin Street. You may choose to walk or drive to nearby attractions like Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen State Park, Franklin Street, Watkins Glen International Speedway, and much more. If you choose not to bring a vehicle and wish to visit destinations beyond walking distance, transportation is available within Watkins Glen State Park for a nominal fee, and arrangements can be made for transportation for wine tours and other events by visiting the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce website

Property manager

Courtney Hobbs

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.5 mi (32-min drive) away from the Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Watkins Glen Beach.

Does 144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen to downtown Watkins Glen?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Watkins Glen.

144 S. Monroe St., Watkins Glen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine P.

Overall this is a convenient location and large house. The amenities were not high quality and while the house was surface clean there were other things that desperately need attention like the AC, fans and windows
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Access to the park, restaurants and downtown are unbeatable. Great graduation booking!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location for Visiting Watkins Glen

We visited Watkins Glen as a party of 8. This home provided more than enough space for all of us and was a great location for walking into town and walking to Watkins Glen State Park. The stairs at the other end of the street made it easier to get up and down the hill, and we wish we had noticed them when we first arrived.The downstairs bedrooms were much cooler than the other rooms, but they did eventually warm up once the heaters were turned on.Communication was good and the property was pretty much as described. The ping pong table is not a full size table, but the kids still had fun.The home had most general supplies (toilet paper, dish soap), but we might suggest bringing some extra hand soap. Several of the hand soap dispensers seemed to have very thin or diluted soap.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Watkins Glen stay

We loved the house.There was plenty of room and so close to town. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great location

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal location

This was a business trip for racing. GPS took us to street below location so I could see the house, but took a few minutes to figure out how to get to the actual street. The street is on a one way road. Great place with the necessary basics. Will continue to rent there in the future for the racing events!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pier S.

location location location

We chose this property because of its location to the state park and we were very pleased with that. The size of the home was great for our party. A little quirky on the layout but overall a large home for big parties that want to stay within walking distance to the park, lake, and town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for groups

This is a modern looking big home overlooking downtown…Nice for large groups and very convenient to restaurants and shops. All of the rooms have the same furniture decor. The top and bottom floors have one Master with its own bathroom and two other bedrooms with single large bathroom to share. There is a bedroom and powder bath on the main floor along with a spacious kitchen and living area. Main floor sliding glass doors to the patio offer nice views of the city. It is conveniently located near Watkins Glen State Park which is a very short walk to end of the street. There is plenty of parking in the front of the house and there is an AC unit in each of the top floor bedrooms. There are two AC units on the main floor area. The bottom floor does not have AC but seemed to be cool enough when we were here. Each bedroom on the bottom floor has access to a bottom floor patio. The house needs repairs: 1. missing smoke detector on the main floor. 2. missing railing on the bottom floor patio. 3. The kitchen cupboards above the sink need to be repaired. The masking tape doesn’t really work. A note saying DO NOT OPEN would be helpful. Other things….. 1. Could use more hand towels 2. More places to hang towels (like hooks or towel racks) in the bathrooms 3. A set of smaller plates would be nice. 4. The carpet is stained and saggy and appears to be old. 5. found long dark hairs on towels in downstairs master 5. The house could be cleaner….we h
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelly v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

We had 4 children under 5 years of age. This place was fantastic for us! Huge open floor plan so we weren't right on top of each other. Multiple bathrooms, huge bedrooms, so there was lots of privacy as well. The AC was fantastic- huge plus as it was very hot and humid when we were there. Courtney was very responsive, check in was seamless and enough parking. Great house for larger groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Weekend

We stayed so that we could conveniently travel to/from Ithaca for graduation weekend. The trails were wonderful, the wineries were wonderful and the town was convenient and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

The property was just as pictured and had plenty of room for a large group! It was also very clean inside and in a perfect location to walk to the Wine Trolley or to the local restaurants and shops. The owner was extremely kind and answered my questions immediately. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a friends trip

I would definitely recommend this home for a large group. Plenty of space for 5 couples. We all had plenty of room to move around and each bedroom had a queen bed. This place has a great location to be able to go to wineries and breweries on either side of the lake. The only suggestion our group had was an 11am checkout vs 10am as several of the places we wanted to go to before leaving the lake didn’t open until 11.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location with easy walk to downtown

Enjoyed my stay with 4 other couples. Great to find a place with 5 bedrooms with similar setup. Easy check-in and check-out. We walked downtown for dinner and to catch the lakeside trolley (also awesome and very affordable) to visit wineries/breweries and a distillery (6 stops). Plenty of open space on the main floor kitchen/living room area where we generally hung out. Enough parking for 5 vehicles (3 that where large Trucks/SUVs). Each bedroom had own heater so could adjust to your liking-they also all had ceiling fans and quite spacious. Awesome deck, though didn’t get to enjoy that as much as it was rainy and on the cold side-but was very large. Kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils, dishware, cookware and cleaning products. I do wish there were more large towels in the bathroom -but overall everything was great and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

watkins

everything was nice. like that lot of stuff to do was within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Finger Lakes Hike and Wine

Perfect location - close to the State Park for an amazing morning hike through the gorge. Centrally located to all the choice wineries and different lakes. Walkable to town for food and late-night frolicking. Would definitely stay again when back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Great place! Would highly recommend it for any family event or any group trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Great Location -walking distance to the park

Check in and out process easy to follow. Location centralized - walking distance to state park. House itself is big for a larger group with 5 bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elice B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness

We loved the property and it's location! It was nice to see over the town and a little water. Unfortunately the cleanliness was lacking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F., Murrysville, Pennsylvania (east of Pittsburgh)

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, Comfortable with a Great View of Town

We were in town for a wedding and my sister and her family stayed in the house next door (which was almost a twin of our house). We moved between the houses and just had the best time! Furniture was comfortable. Looks just like the pictures. We loved overlooking the town. Wish it had been warmer so we could sit on the generously sized deck. We walked into town and had a wonderful lunch. We walked in Watkins Glen park and its beauty is inspiring! Some family visited wineries and breweries and enjoyed themselves. This was our fourth trip to the area and we would be happy to stay in this house again. I was glad that I brought my own pillow, though no one else had a problem with the pillows. There were only two dish towels in the kitchen for the weekend. I would have like to have had 2 more (though I admit I did not call to see if they would have gotten us a couple more). I was pleasantly surprised that the Teflon on the pans were all in good condition – that seldom happens in a rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

We had a great time. Walked everywhere we needed to go and used a car service for the wine tours. House had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Awesome location

The location and view were awesome but the cleanliness was not great. Our feet were black from walking on the floor. The oven was totally disgusting! Would not use it. The rugs really need to be cleaned also. Just a suggestion but towel racks are needed in the bathrooms. We had a great time tho.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Walk to downtown Watkins Glen

Location: Under 5 minute walk to Watkins Glen State Park and downtown Watkins Glen. Under 5 minute drive to Walmart for any of your needs. House: Main floor was spacious and had seating for 8 at kitchen table and about 6 in the living room space. 4 Adirondack chairs and table for 6 available on the deck (which has a beautiful view of Seneca Lake and the surrounding area). Main floor had a bedroom that did not have AC and felt warmest of the bedrooms. A half bathroom was on that floor to accommodate that bedroom. Upstairs had a common space with a TV and three large bedrooms (all had AC. One master bathroom and one bathroom for the other two rooms on that level. Lower level had one bedroom (no AC but cool) with a master bathroom plus another full bathroom down the hall. The house was so spacious and the number of bathrooms was really nice for our group of 11! The teens in the main floor bedroom with no AC thought the room was warm, but there was a ceiling fan and overall didn’t seem to be a big issue. Other pros: coffee pot with filters, toaster oven, lots of mugs, glasses, plates, utensils. Being able to walk everywhere was nice. Lots of parking right in front of the house. *Note: the Google Maps photo does not match the listing photo. The listing photo is the house you will be in (brown color). This house suited our needs perfectly and was a great place to stay. I would recommend it to large groups who want to enjoy their stay in Watkins Glen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

This house was the perfect rental. It had all of the basic amenities, it was clean, and had ample beds and bathrooms. It was also in a nice location near the main street in Watkins Glen and within walking distance to the state park. I do have to echo what some previous renters mentioned - the towels are pretty bad and there weren't enough. I'd recommend bringing your own. Sheets were fine. We had some trouble sliding one of the screen doors open on the upper deck, but otherwise everything was in working order. Would be nice if they added a washer/dryer and some towel rods in each bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, clean, great location

Out 1st experience using VRBO and visiting the Finger Lakes. We had wonderful time in Watkins Glen. The property location was excellent. Within walking distance to the main street, restaurants, the harbor, and Watkins Glen Start Park. The accommodations were perfect for 5 couples. Enough space to share and to separate. Courtney, the property manager, was easy to work with and quick to respond to my questions and concerns, We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Demaris R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall wonderful stay

The house is huge! Property was clean and the views from the upstairs balcony were really nice. We spent a lot of time out there. We were all there for a weekend driving school at WGI, and it was a hot and humid weekend. There were only two bath towels per bedroom, so a few more towels would have been nice. Especially with as often as we were all showering. A couple of extra kitchen towels would also be helpful. There were a couple of small issues that I will be reporting directly to the property management company, so hopefully they'll be fixed for the next group. 1) The grill was unusable: Rusty, filthy, and no propane so it wouldn't light. There was also a small charcoal grill, but it wasn't big enough for all of us. Fortunately, we hadn't purchased food for our planned cookout, so we just adapted. 2) The toilet in the main floor half bath didn't flush. You had to remove the tank lid to flush it. (My husband fixed it I think) 3) The door handles need some maintenance: Basement main bedroom door doesn't latch and upstairs main bedroom door handle came off in my hand. With all things taken into consideration, I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021