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Seneca Lake spacious 5-bedroom chalet

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hector, NY
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Glenora Wine Cellars
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Seneca Lake spacious 5-bedroom chalet

From our wooded location in the heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, enjoy the beautiful lake and sunset views from our totally rebuilt 700 + sq. ft. deck. Or enjoy a glass of wine on our lower deck off the downstairs bedrooms, while watching the boats on the water or your crew play basketball, volleyball or pickle ball on our 40' x 60' blacktop play area.

This five bedroom, three bath year-round home sleeps 8 - 10 and features a high ceiling great room with wood floors and a fireplace. Two bedrooms and two baths are conveniently located on the main floor. Upstairs includes a large bedroom/playroom and sitting loft, spectacular lake views, which overlooks the great room. The walkout ground floor features two bedrooms, a full bath, and a family room.

The fully stocked kitchen is ready for the chefs among you and has all the appliances, dishes, cutlery, and glasses you will need. The house has central air conditioning & ceiling fans in all rooms.

Our play area is private to the few houses on our private road and is also a great place for the kids to ride their scooters, play games, or just run wild. Our beach access is a short 300-yard walk downhill and has a deck for you to enjoy sitting at the water’s edge.

We are located in Hector, NY, just eight miles north of Watkins Glen, on the east side of Seneca Lake. Our community is filled with wineries, breweries, restaurants, small shops, hiking trails and waterfalls. The vibrant college town of Ithaca is a short distance away.

After a day visiting the 11 wineries within a few miles, or hiking in Watkins Glen or the Finger Lakes National Forest, escape to this quiet getaway to enjoy a glass of New York wine on the deck, read a book. visit with friends, or roast marshmallows at our side yard fire pit.
During your stay at this chalet, you're just a quick walk from Leidenfrost Vineyards. Enjoy features like laundry facilities.
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Leidenfrost Vineyards and 8 minutes on foot from Hector Wine Company
As a guest of Seneca Lake spacious 5-bedroom chalet, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Hector chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Paul Anderson-Winchell

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Seneca Wine Trail Chalet Hector
Seneca Wine Trail Chalet
Seneca Wine Trail Hector
Seneca Wine Trail Chalet
Seneca Wine Trail Chalet - Booking for 2021 Chalet
Seneca Wine Trail Chalet - Booking for 2021 Hector
Seneca Wine Trail Chalet - Booking for 2021 Chalet Hector

Seneca Lake spacious 5-bedroom chalet Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Galesville, Wi

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderfully comfortable

This was a great place for myself and 5 friends. It is spacious, well maintained, and beautifully furnished with a great view. Everything one needs in the kitchen is there. A good location for visiting the many wineries. The owner is very accommodating also.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Enjoyed a nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time, great view.

Had a great time during our stay. The whole experience was seamless and low hassle. Beautiful view of the lake and surrounding vineyards. Everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

Lovely location close to many wineries and an easy drive to Watkins Glen or Ithaca. Plenty of beds, seating and a large kitchen. Enjoyed the fire pit. We had two issues (water and plumbing) which were inconvenient for us, but Paul was easy to communicate with and quick to address them.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Lovely, great location, but...

While the house is accurate according to the listing, what is not visible is the sewer smell being covered up with household cleaning products (smell possibly emanating from the septic tanks). In addition there were an excessive amount of gnat like fruit flies, even in the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priya C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing getaway!

Property was amazing. The house was spacious and clean. The location was great. Paul was very easy to communicate with. We had the best weekend getaway and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam G., Media, pa

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters Weekend

Our second year here. It did not disappoint! Great views and close to several wineries, breweries, hiking, and waterfalls
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls' trip

Loved the view. Beds were comfortable, baths were clean.. There was a problem that the owner addressed immediately.. Directions to the dock were not clear, and it was a difficult walk to get there. Overall we e joyed the area and the location..
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Getaway in a Quiet and Spacious Location

We absolutely loved our stay at this property! The location was wonderfully quiet, and we made great use of the tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts. The property was easy to find, impeccably clean, and incredibly welcoming. The hosts were very responsive and communicated clearly, making our stay even more enjoyable. The property itself was massive, offering plenty of space for our family to spend quality time together. We highly recommend this location for anyone looking for a peaceful and spacious retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We were not disappointed!! Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay here. We all agreed we would definitely return and recommend this property to anyone coming to the area!! Couldn’t have asked for better communication with the owner Paul! Beds were comfy, kitchen was well stocked with basics and there is plenty of room for a large group. We were disappointed to find out only weeks ahead of our July 4th weekend stay that the back deck would not be available during our time there, and that’s definitely a big draw for this property. The owner did make an adjustment, but hopefully they are able to fix it soon so that others can enjoy the deck. The view of the lake is definitely better before the trees are full of leaves but you can still enjoy the lake peeking through the trees!! The walk to the “beach isn’t too bad, but we had a member of our party with some mobility/stamina issues and it was a little bit of a struggle for him. I would definitely recommend driving down to the area at the top of the stairs if anyone in your party has similar issues. There are plenty of wineries/breweries within a few miles of this property and it’s only about a 25 minute drive from Watkins Glen. Oodles of places to eat and things to do nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you for a great stay!

Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot to unwind in the finger lakes!

We had a great time on our trip. House was large and comfortable. We grilled on the porch and enjoyed a night around the fire pit outside. It was disappointing that the upper deck was roped off, but the discount was appreciated. The lower deck provided a beautiful view. The lake is a little bit of a walk and a small area, but we still had a good time splashing in the water. Near numerous wineries (particularly liked Silver Thread ten minutes up the Lake) We would definitely come back for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

A small group of us needed a house on the lake for a weekend so we could do some wine tasting and relaxing for my best friend’s bachelorette celebrations. It was wonderful. Fully stocked kitchen, multiple bathrooms , lots of beds to pick from. The owner communicated very quickly if we had questions. Only real downside was the dock to the lake is not directly behind the property. For anyone who might not be able to handle steep hills better brining your car there. Also the water in the showers didn’t really get above warm. But the water pressure was great. Over all it was an absolutely wonderful perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Vacation

The house was excellent - plenty of room for whole family with each couple having their own room. Location was outstanding - short walk to the dock, fun time playing basketball and pickleball, sitting on the deck and having a fire at night. Everything was a short drive - wineries, brewing companies, golf, boat rental, state parks/hikes, and even the grocery store. Had one issue with water pressure that was taken care of in short order, so host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than the pictures!

The house is well maintained and in a beautiful location. It was a perfect place for several family members to meet up and spend a week exploring the finger lakes area. There are decks on both levels overlooking Lake Seneca, lovely spots for enjoying wine and conversation while watching the sunset. Paul was an excellent host and very communicative and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine tasting weekend

Great Location Great Deck
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Perfect house for a gathering. House is clean and kitchen well stocked. Plenty of beds. Driveway is very steep. Plenty to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large Home With Beautiful View

We were only a group of four, but Hector Chalet is a great home for large groups. Sleeping space is plentiful. Although we only used the kitchen for breakfast, the kitchen is well equipped. The location is ideal, as there are many wineries nearby. Watkins Glen is about 20 minutes away, and Ithaca, about 30 minutes. The owner, Paul, responds quickly to any questions or issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Partha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine country homestay

We were 4 families stayed for 2 nights at this beautiful property just by Seneca river surrounded by wooded area and many wineries. We cooked both days and found all utensils and kitchen was big and very clean. We will definitely recommend the place large families. There is ample room for big families with 10-15 members and also enough activities like basketball tennis court and access to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit

We had a great time at the house and in Hector. When a question came up about the house, it was answered right away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday winery weekend

House was very well equipped. Nice soft bath towels! Wish the weather was nicer so we could have enjoyed the deck. Always seems to rain when we visit Finger Lakes. Host communication was excellent. Road down to house and driveway a bit treacherous/steep but that’s fully disclosed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seneca Wine Trail

House was as described by owner. Very convenient to Seneca lake wineries participating in Deck the Halls wine trail. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Owner is prompt with responses and is very accommodating. Bottle of wine as welcome gift, as well as a gallon of bottled water. This is a very nice house, with lots of room to spread out. We would definitely not hesitate to book again if we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a wine weekend

This home was great for a long weekend away. Five adults had plenty of space. Driveway is a tad steep but the view heading down the road to it was gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in the heart of the Seneca Wine trail

Our group consisted of 8 friends. We were so pleased with this home as it was a quick car ride to a multitude of wineries/breweries and a distillery. It was also only a 30 minute drive over to Ithaca. The home had a beautiful view of the lake, was clean and had plenty of room to share meals but go our separate ways if individuals wanted time to themselves. The consensus of our group was that we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

Location was awesome!

Very convienent to dining and wineries. Lovely view of lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023