Spacious Seneca Lakefront w/ Hot Tub & Dock

Wake up to stunning sunrises over Seneca Lake, sip wine on the 70ft deck, or soak in the private hot tub under the stars. This spacious 1880’s lakefront home offers historic charm with modern comfort, featuring a private dock, shallow lake entry, and plenty of yard space for games. Walk to town for dining, shops, and the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail, or explore nearby wineries—the perfect retreat for couples, families, or friends. New owners have added many upgrades! Sleeps 10. Kayaks, canoes. The space A Historic Retreat on Seneca Lake Now taking reservations for 2027!! There are still a few dates open for 2026. Check the calendar for availability. Built in 1880's, this remarkable lakefront home blends timeless character with modern updates. Its large bay windows showcase sweeping views of Seneca Lake, while the thoughtful design provides comfort for family gatherings, wine trail adventures, or a relaxing escape. As a welcome gift, please enjoy the bottle of wine from one of the Finger Lakes' outstanding vineyards! We also provide you with a starter kit of coffee - K cups and drip coffee - from the local Finger Lakes Roasters coffee company. Our guest welcome book provides brochures on dozens of places to visit and enjoy in the Finger Lakes - and the owner has put together a list of nearly 100 fun things to do - and places to dine - in the region. If you can't get them all done this visit, please come back to finish the list! Step inside the main level and you’re greeted by a formal dining room with a polished dining set, perfect for shared meals. The kitchen adjoins the dining area, offering plenty of counter space and a cozy breakfast nook overlooking the lake. A spacious living room and an adjacent library room create multiple spaces to relax, each framed by picture-perfect water views. The first-floor bedroom features a queen bed, serene lake scenery, and a private bath complete with Jacuzzi tub/shower, vanity, and commode. A graceful spiral staircase leads to the second floor. Here you’ll find a large bedroom with a king bed and a private balcony where you can sip coffee while the sun rises over Seneca Lake. Across the hall is a full bath with a shower/tub combo, while another bedroom offers a double bed and closet space. From the dining room, a separate staircase leads down to the finished lower level. This space includes a semi-private living area with a queen sleeper sofa, perfect for kids or extra guests, plus a full bath and a rec room with counter space for staging outdoor dining on the patio. The walkout level opens to a spacious balcony/deck stretching 70 feet—an ideal spot for outdoor dining, entertaining, enjoying the private covered hot tub, grilling food or simply soaking in the views and sipping wine. Plenty of outdoor seating for up to 10, including an outdoor dining table. Gas grill and propane provided. The property boasts over 300 feet of mostly level lakefront with a gradual natural entry, along with a permanent dock for swimming, sunbathing, or casting a fishing line, launching the provided kayaks or docking your boat or jet skis. Fire pit for evening bonfires and smores! Just minutes from Watkins Glen, you’ll enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, and all the charm of the Finger Lakes. Over 100 wineries, some just a few miles away. Also close to winter skiing. Ski in the morning, wine tasting in the afternoon, and hot tub in the evening! A slow-moving freight train passes below the property once a day, adding a touch of local character to your stay. Though a historic home, we have tried to include all the modern conveniences. High speed WiFi is available throughout the house - we have the cable company's highest speed plan. Each bedroom has a 'smart TV' with free Roku channels or 'bring your own service'. We also have TVs in the living room, downstairs den and downstairs rec room. Guests may use the 2 kayaks and 2 canoes we have - life jackets are also provided and kept in the rec room. We have beach towels for use after the hot tub or an invigorating swim in Seneca Lake. All bedding linens, blankets, and towels are provided, as well as soap, conditioner, shampoo, and hair dryers in each of the bathrooms. We provide laundry detergent (we have a full washer and dryer available for guests) and dish washing detergent for the dishwasher. The kitchen is fully equipped to feed up to 10 guests. Stove, microwave, toaster, blender, Cuisinart, crock pot, etc. - and plenty of dishes, glasses, and silverware. We also have plastic glasses available for use in the hot tub! The kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator with ice maker. Downstairs in the rec room, we have another refrigerator, microwave, and sink - to help you stage meals outside on the deck with its beautiful lake views! The rec room was just completely remodeled! In addition to the fridge, microwave, and sink - the room includes a Smart TV with free Roku channels, and corn hole boards and bags for some outdoor fun. The life jackets are also kept in the rec room. There is a full-sized bath - also just remodeled - downstairs. The downstairs den is almost a 4th bedroom - with queen sofa bed - Smart TV, and easy access to the deck. We love the deck! It's huge...70 feet long. All with a fantastic view of Seneca Lake. The deck has seating for 10+, outdoor dining table and chairs, hot tub, and propane barbeque grill. From the deck, you can take the stairs down to the lawn area - where we have the kayaks and canoes stored. We have a fire pit right on the beach - with chairs stored under the stairs. From the private dock, you can swim, fish, or relax. The dock was also recently renovated to include a covered seating area - so you can even sit out on the dock on a rainy day and stay dry. We have on off-street parking for 2 cars right in front of the home, and the property also includes a 2-car garage with a Level 2 Electronic Vehicle charger. If you have an EV - the charging is on us! Please hang up the charger cable on the holder when you are finished. Tesla owners will need to bring their converter to connect to this charger. There is also 1 parking spot in front of the garage. Total 5 private parking spots for Dean Lake House - 2 in front of the home, 2 in the garage, 1 in front of the garage. For your safety: - each floor has a fire extinguisher - all bedrooms and main living areas have a fire/smoke alarm - there are carbon monoxide detectors on the main floor and basement level - both upstairs bedrooms have fire escape ladders - there are first aid kits in all 3 bathrooms - the ADT system also monitors smoke and carbon monoxide - dead bolt locks on main floor entrance and basement entrance - life jackets for adults and children in downstairs req room - hosts provide a light and whistle for guests using the kayaks or canoe as required by New York State Occupancy: This property is monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises for overnight stays. Watkins Glen caps the number of guests at 10. No parties are permitted. Note: 1. Smoking is not allowed in the rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes or Marijuana 2. Home is not handicap accessible 3. NO pets allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets. 4. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes. 5. Outdoor amenities, including watercraft, are not available between 1-November thru 15-April. 6. Electric Vehicle Charging is included in your stay. 7. All TV's in the house are 'smart TV's. You can 'bring your own' streaming service. Or enjoy the free Roku channels. 8. A 2-car garage is available for parking 9. There is a $250 fee if the hot tub needs to be drained, cleaned, and refilled due to food, beverages, fragrances /bubble baths, or other items in the hot tub which make the tub unusable for future guests without draining and cleaning. Do not add anything to the water. You may adjust temperature from 100 - 104, adjust jets, lighting. Please do not remove filters. Please securely replace the cover to maintain heating level. Who sleeps where? We thought this might help you plan your sleeping arrangements before arriving. 1. The biggest bedroom in the home is the upstairs king bedroom. It has a private balcony with a spectacular lake view - and 2 chairs for enjoying the sunrise with a cup of coffee or sunset with a glass of wine. Closet, dresser, Roku 'Smart TV', and new mini-split air conditioner/heater to adjust upstairs temperatures to your comfort. There is a full bathroom upstairs - shared by the king bedroom and the full bedroom. 2. Probably the 2nd most popular bedroom is the main floor queen bedroom. It has a great view of the lake, closet, dresser, Roku 'Smart TV'. This room also has a full attached bathroom - with stability bars for those needing a bit of extra support. When the hosts use the house, this is the room we put our guests in - primarily because of the attached bath. 3. Bedroom 3 is the full bed upstairs bedroom. This also has a great view of the lake, closet, dresser, Roku 'Smart TV', and mini-split air conditioner/heater. There's also a nice makeup table in the room. Very private room at the end of a hallway. This bedroom shares the full bath upstairs. 4. A 4th option for a bedroom - and the #1 option when my nephew stays over - is the downstairs den. This could be called a 4th bedroom. It's private with a door entrance. Dresser, TV, and spectacular lake views. My nephew likes it because it is just steps away from the huge deck overlooking the lake - and the hot tub. There is a full bath downstairs. And a refrigerator. He's got his own little kingdom downstairs. 5. Next would be the living room 2/library. This room has a queen sofa bed. And using the portable room dividers, one can make this a very private sleeping area. And close to the kitchen for a midnight snack. Those sleeping in this area will need to use the upstairs or downstairs full baths. 6. There is also a queen sofa bed in the primary living room - giving guests a 6th sleeping option. Portable room dividers can also help make this room private. And they have access to the Roku 'Smart TV' and amazing views of the lake. 7. Hosts also provide a crib if the guests have an infant. 8. Hosts provide sheets, blankets, pillows, and pillowcases for all beds and sofa beds! 9. The Village of Watkins Glen caps visitors to a maximum of 10 in a short-term rental. We hope that these multiple sleeping options will provide for a wonderful stay for everyone in your group. Note - we hope you get a chance to enjoy the water - swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing. As the Finger Lakes were carved by glaciers, virtually every beach is rocky. We recommend you bring some flip-flops, water shoes, or waterproof sandals to wade into the water to get kayaks or canoes launched. Guest access Guests have access to the entire home, except 2 small closet areas for owner storage and an outside shed used for storage. The rest of the home - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, full kitchen, living room, library room, downstairs den, rec room, 70-foot deck, dock, and 2 car garage are fully accessible for guests. Registration Details STR-135-24