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Welcome to Gathering Hill Farm, a beautiful vacation rental on the Lake Seneca Scenic Bypass. With 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, this gracious property comfortably sleeps up to 13 guests in beds and offers a well-equipped kitchen, sunny breakfast room, large dining area with wood burning stove. Take in the distant views of Seneca lake from the front porch or explore the surrounding 8 acres of fields and woods.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14265 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Finger Lakes during winter - who knew frozen waterfalls were so amazing!!

  • The wineries are open and quietly full of locals, the Farmers Markets have moved indoors and the waterfalls are looking like ice chandeliers!

    Call up your old college besties or gather up the family and make it a long weekend at our warm and welcoming historic home on the Seneca Wine Trail!

    Come stay at the most gracious house on the wine trail, it will be love at first sight! Gathering Hill Farm will be the place you want to return to every year to explore the gorgeous Finger Lakes, experience the amazing wines and food of this magic area, attend events at Cornell and Ithaca College or just relax. Any time of year the distant views of Seneca lake from the front porch or surrounding 8 acres of fields and woods will offer a retreat from the everyday. Gathering Hill Farm is in the heart of the regions best food and beverages, stunning views and the local music scene.

    The home is a gracious 5 bedroom, 3 bath property with outdoor living space and a barn for entertaining options. Comfortably furnished with everything you might need for a small or large group, you'll enjoy the well equipped kitchen, sunny breakfast room, large dining room and open living areas with a wood burning stove and separate family room for tv and games. The house comfortably sleeps 13 in beds, with options for more if needed. There is a ground floor bedroom and full bathroom for any guest who prefers no stairs, with the rest of the bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor. The bathrooms are supplied with soaps, hair products, body lotion and hair dryers so you'll have room in your bags for all the one of a kind local treasures you want to bring home.

    Our home was built in 1816 and has all the charm of an old house with all the comforts you expect from a high end vacation home. All new bedding and Caspar mattresses in every bedroom ensure a good night sleep. High speed internet will keep you connected and be sure to check the local website for updates on local happenings you won't want to miss.

    Gathering Hill Farm and grounds are available for weddings and events, please discuss with Nicole for rates.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: full damage deposit for violations

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Pets not allowed

Note from host: sorry, allergies!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Must be discussed with owner/manager first

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Full damage deposit for violations

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
Note from host: must be discussed with owner/manager first
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Finger Lakes during winter - who knew frozen waterfalls were so amazing!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Finger Lakes during winter - who knew frozen waterfalls were so amazing!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Finger Lakes during winter - who knew frozen waterfalls were so amazing!!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Finger Lakes during winter - who knew frozen waterfalls were so amazing!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Finger Lakes during winter - who knew frozen waterfalls were so amazing!! located?

This family-friendly Burdett holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Catharine Valley Winery and Seneca Lake. Hector Falls and Silver Springs Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay for a large group

We had a great time staying here for a friends weekend and fantasy football draft. The house was great for a large group and we loved all the outdoor space and proximity to wineries and breweries! Very kid friendly too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Reunion

The house was perfect for our family reunion - group of 12. Charming, clean, updated historic home with everything we could have possibly needed. Wonderful outdoor spaces for relaxing, grilling, eating, and roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Communication with Nicole was excellent. Great location 10 minutes from activities and shops in Watkins Glen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phong L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering in the beautiful Finger Lakes

A charming and comfortable property located right in the middle of lake Seneca. The house is only 10 minutes from Watkins Glenn but feels like you’re completely surrounded by nature. If you are a wine lover then you won’t be disappointed with the location of the property. There are more vineyards, breweries and distilleries than one can visit in one week. For the kids there is a beach, park and play ground just a 5 minutes drive away. Our family of 12 was well accommodated and there was room for all. We especially enjoyed having dinner outdoors by the barn then followed by a fire pit under the stars. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

My two siblings, their spouses and 4 children, our parents, and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully decorated and spacious home. Breakfasts at the big kitchen table, cookouts on the back patio, lawn games in the back yard, and kids' after-dinner theatrical performances with the front porch as a candlelit stage made for a rare and memorable whole-family gathering. The beds were amazing, everyone was very comfortable and able to get their own space when desired. And I loved the artistic touches. To bicycle, we put the bikes on the car and found some desolate country farm roads not far away. To swim in the lake, we headed to a few different parks. The NY State Parks free parking card was greatly appreciated, and we saw every waterfall in the area! We had a fun daytrip to Ithaca (for lunch at Moosewood and used book and record shopping), especially enjoyed the gorgeous Forge and Damiani wineries, the Hideaway, as well as Two Goats for beer. The views from all of these spots are absolutely breathtaking. Thank you Nicole & Jonathan!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and great location

Our group of 8 had a wonderful time and the house was beautiful. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The location was perfect to enjoy the local wineries, breweries and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Home!

My family and I had a wonderful time at this home. Great location to Watkins Glen and the wineries. The home was well maintained and had tons of space outdoors to enjoy! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Chill vibe

It was a racing trip, driver and his family, me...the sponsor and one of my associates. House is historic and lovely. Everything was just right for our group. We hung in the kitchen and breakfast area with ALEXA playing the music from the Big Chill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredythe A.

Fantastic place to stay

We had 15 people come to the Farmhouse for a family reunion. The kids enjoyed exploring the yard, we all had more than enough room to spread out. We had cookouts and made s’mores and even saw baby foxes playing in the side yard. The house is beautiful inside and out. The kitchen has everything you need. The house is situated on a street that had at least 8 wineries, 2 breweries and 1 distillery. Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gathering Hill the Perfect Place to Gather

The pictures don’t disappoint. This is a large beautiful antique home. Just bring your suitcase. All the amenities are here and then some. We stayed the whole month of August. The upstairs bedrooms are air conditioned. When the weather turned unseasonably hot, it took one text message and the owner was there with 2 air conditioners for the first floor. The whole house was instantly cool. We enjoyed this home inside and out, celebrated 2 birthdays, enjoyed s’mores around the fire pit, used the grill, played games in the grass. The area offers so much for all ages and we took advantage of it all. Nicole and Jonathan are the perfect hosts.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home!

The house was very charming and. Everything we needed was there. We had a terrific time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall family trip

Great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Excellent venue for reunion of mature college friends

Gracious and well appointed, Kitchen is great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for relaxing by the lake

Beautiful and cozy farmhouse, just as pictured. Walking distance to a few wineries and breweries which was very convenient. Gorgeous views of the lake! Plenty of seating for our party of 12 indoor and out. Mattresses were extremely comfortable, and furniture was well kept, and everything was in working order. The house has it all from a fully stocked kitchen to condiments, oils, etc. which were available for our use, plenty of extra pillows, blankets and towels, and bathrooms fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We loved the fire pit, outdoor dining area, front porch, small porch dining area, and the well kept lawn and gardens where we did morning yoga. Our only minor complaint was some little things and dust in some areas throughout the house and under beds when we arrived, so we ended up picking up a bit and cleaning the inside of a few kitchen drawers. Otherwise we had a perfect stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

This house was great for our family. Lots of room to spread out. The grounds are lovely. There is a great view of the lake from the front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This was the perfect property for our large family. Everything we needed and more was supplied. The house was spotless and the grounds well manicured. The rooms are plentiful and large. The location is perfect for exploring Senaca and Cayuga lake areas. As I said,.....perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little funky but totally awesome.

Thank you, Nicole, for being so responsive to my continual request.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and property!

Private, large, beautiful farmhouse! Very clean! Slept comfortably 14 friends there to celebrate bachelorette party. We really enjoyed the yard, fire pit and porch. Owner was very responsive and helpful before and during our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, fantastic amentities

Beautiful property, great location on the wine trail, walking distance to two wineries with nice views. Lots of firewood provided, and well stocked kitchen. Great space and would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Navy Going Away

As beautiful as advertised! Plenty of room for friends and family. An excellent vacation spot; especially, for those looking to get out but keep it, "COVID-friendly." Close proximity to vineyards and lake access is a bonus. Don't forget to walk around downtown Watkins Glen. Quaint little down with plenty of shops and restaurants to check out. Also, local vendors for renting kayaks, paddle boards , and motorboats!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preetha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

We were two families spending four days together. This property was perfect for us! The house was very well maintained, 5 bedrooms were well appointed, and a well stocked kitchen. It is very close to the city of Watkins Glen - plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, parks and water activity. More than a dozen Vineyards within a short driving distance to chose from. Nicole is a perfect Manager/Owner. Very accommodating, very responsive and was very knowledgeable with local activities. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House for a Girls Weekend!

11 of use went up to gathering hill farm this past weekend. Beautiful house, great location, and plenty of space for us. Nicole was a great, she answered all of my questions in a timely manner. Would visit again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

What a beautiful place!

We stayed for Memorial Day weekend to celebrate our son's college graduation. Our family couldn't stop raving about how lovely the property is. We had 12 adults and everyone had a comfortable bed, fluffy towels with antique furniture and art in every room. The large eat-in kitchen, dining room and large living room comfortably housed a graduation party. We enjoyed using the outdoor firepit and admiring the lovely spring garden complete with serenading spring peepers. The farmhouse is within walking distance to 2 wineries, another plus! as well as 10 minutes to Watkins Glen. I would highly recommend this property. Lisa, Needham, MA
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Charming

Lovely farmhouse in an amazing location! Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria K.

Perfect stay our week.

Cozy home. The accommodations were great. Owners really made sure we had everything we needed. Home away from home. Although Air conditioning would be great in the lower area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike n.

Great Place.

Perfect for a group trip. Close to the breweries and wineries - where you want to be. The town is also couple minute drive. The property itself is great, both indoor and outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018