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Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country

Apartment near Watkins Glen State Park in Watkins Glen

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Watkins Glen, NY
  • Place, The Tasting Room
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seneca Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Watkins Glen

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Watkins Glen State Park and The Tasting Room. Also, Seneca Harbor is within half a mile (1 km) and Watkins Glen Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Tasting Room - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seneca Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • International Motor Racing Research Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pudgies Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Seneca Harbor Station - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country

Located right in the heart of the Fingerlakes Wine Country - Our place in Watkins Glen NY is the perfect stepping off point for so many amazing journeys! The apartment is only a few minutes walk from Watkins Glen State Park a must see landscape! Saunter down the hill and you are right on among the many restaurants and shops in downtown. Hop in your car and drive only a few minutes to either side of Seneca Lake and go tasting at one of the areas signature wineries, breweries or distilleries.

This apartment has two bedrooms. Each room has a queen sized bed. In the living room we have a queen sized sofa bed. We also have a queen sized blow up air mattress. This apartment can comfortably sleep 6 in beds and 8 if you need to squeeze in a group!

We have thought of your every need and we would love to host you, your family and friends to our house. This space is the complete lower portion of an old Victorian house affectionately named The Vintage Raceway House because of its location overlooking the old road racetrack.

Centrally located in the heart of Fingerlakes Wine County. It has been renovated in 2015 with an attention to keeping the history of the property but bringing it into the 21st century. Our home is quite spacious with ample kitchen space and a large dining room. The living room is immense with enough seating for all your family and friends! With welcoming wooden floors and original moldings, this home is full of light and comfort!

Come stay with us!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside with windows and doors shut.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • On a lake

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside with windows and doors shut.

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 and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Spacious Sanctuary Heart Fingerlakes Wine Country Apartment
Spacious Sanctuary Heart Fingerlakes Wine Country Watkins Glen
Spacious Sanctuary Heart Fingerlakes Wine Country
cious ctuary Heart Fingerlake
Spazioso Santuario nel Cuore del Paese del Vino Fingerlakes

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country to the airport?

This apartment is 21.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country to the beach?

This apartment is 1 mi (2-min drive) from Watkins Glen Beach.

Does Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country to downtown Watkins Glen?

This apartment is 0.2 mi away from Watkins Glen.

Spacious Sanctuary In The Heart Of Fingerlakes Wine Country Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shellene O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable! Everything was clean and there were lots of supplies around (like condiments in the fridge, lots of items in the bathroom etc). We were out and about during the day as there are some great waterfalls and unlimited choices for beer and wine in the area. We were very thankful for the nice lights around the porch, it made it easy to find our way to the right spot each evening. Very homey! Thank you for the great accomodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was very clean and spacious. The balcony was a plus. It was also well-stocked. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was very clean and the older home seemed well maintained. Nice view from the front porch. Host texted her a day of arrival and invited us to check in and say hi I don’t know your licensewhere she worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
While tricky to find (so I don’t recommend arriving after dark), the apartment is charming and comfortable. I loved the spacious private porch. Kitchen was great, with clear instructions for using coffee maker. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kateri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

George A., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The property is in a perfect location! It could probably use a bit of a facelift — some paint and general maintenance esp if the wonderful front porch. But all in all, a good value and good place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Historic Watkins Glen Stay

The apartment is in a beautiful historic home that sits on a hill overlooking the town and lake. It is fairly spacious apartment for a two bedroom and has a very nice front porch to look over the lake. The apartment was fully stocked with everything I needed for the trip and everything seemed very well taken care of. I did not make use of it but there was a nice little area out back for people to hang out around a fire and also a grill to use. Overall I thought this a perfect place to stay for the Watkins Glen experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot

This rental has a scenic view, while being so close to town and Watkins Glen State Park. It is also an easy drive to many wineries and we easily drove to Keuka Lake and Ithaca on separate occasions. So many beautiful places and delicious wines close by!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Well equipped home

Appreciated the cleanliness. If you forgot anything it is probably there from your shampoo to a toothbrush! Very well equipped and lots of information regarding where to eat and what to do in area. We did not not use the balcony or fire pit area as it was raining some but looked nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt Right at Home

Wonderful stay, seems the host has thought of everything to make your stay welcoming, lots of coffee variety, lots of towels, comfy beds, seasonal decorations, local guide books, clean and spacious Bursh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely fantastic

Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

We had such a wonderful, relaxing weekend. The house was so clean and had so many extra touches. I have never been to a vacation rental that has been so well stocked with everything you might need. Caitlin is so thoughtful! The porch is incredible. We spent much of our time out there admiring the view. And we were able to easily walk to town and Watkins Glen State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint historic home

This place was super cute as well as being built in the 1800's which I loved! It was close to everything and had anything you may have forgotten. The owner works at the visitor center so there was a wealth of info on places to eat and things to do. Super nice hosts we would defiantly stay with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Todd T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorge-ous

Easy walk to town, spacious accommodations, quiet location, comfy beds. Enjoyed our stay immensely, right down to the thoughtful dog bowls.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful getaway

We had a wonderful, long weekend stay in the Fingerlakes apartment. The place was quiet and clean. We enjoyed relaxing mornings on the front porch and quiet evenings sitting around the campfire. The apartment is in a great location and you could easily walk to downtown Watkins Glen if you wanted to. Caitlin communicated to us quickly when there was an emergency plumbing issue. She worked quickly to get plumbers to the property within a few hours. Would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Watkins Glen getaway

Lovely apartment with everything you need for a nice and relaxing stay. Attention to detail in all things. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

This is a great property with everything you could need. It’s in a great location and very comfortable. The porch was great for morning coffee and evening games (until the mosquitoes came out). Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

This is a beautiful, clean older house with lots of character. We have stayed in many vacation rentals but none as well-appointed as this one, Caitlin has truly thought of everything. Very close to downtown and lots of wineries.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Morrisville

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

We really enjoyed our stay. The owners provide everything you need including shampoo and soaps. The place feels like home so warm and inviting. The beds were very comfortable. We met the owners and they are very nice and respond right away if you have any issues. The location is close to Watkins Glen and town. Beautiful views from the front porch. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

gretchen m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay

We absolutely love this place. We stayed here last year as well. The space is perfect and so well stocked with anything anyone might forget. The porch is great and so is the little pet area up top. We're big fans.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend in Watkins

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay visiting family for a celebration of life and reunion. Our second time returning to your place and we will return again. We especially enjoy the quiet morning enjoying a cup of coffee, sitting on the front porch that oversees Seneca Lake. Highly recommend! Everything you might forget to bring when traveling, they have thought of and provide!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Although we weren't at the property much. It was an overall nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO experience so far!

My partner, his mother and I were all thrilled with this space. Exactly as described and then some! It had every amenity we could have needed from kitchen supplies and cleaning products to toiletries, backup kitchen supplies (I baked a cake while we were here) and more! It was also absolutely charming inside and the front porch was a great place to unwind after all the hiking we did in the area. Very close to downtown too! We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

This was a great property to stay at. Good location, everything you could possibly need and super cute. The photos really didn't do the place justice. I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023