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Lakefront home with private hot tub, dock, boat lift & firepit - 2 dogs welcome

Lakefront holiday home with private hot tub and kitchen

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 883 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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

Lakefront home with private hot tub, dock, boat lift & firepit - 2 dogs welcome

Belle's Buttercup

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Full of old-world charm, this lakefront property is tucked into the hillside on the southwestern shores of Seneca Lake, mere minutes from Watkins Glen. Enjoy 150 feet of shale waterfront, a dock with a motorized boat lift, a new kayak, two canoes, and a rowboat to take out on the water. Admire the view on covered porches and take soothing soaks in the private hot tub. An outdoor firepit and indoor fireplaces to add warmth, while a window air-conditioning unit adds comfort to your next Finger Lakes escape.

This hillside home sits on the southwestern shores of Seneca Lake, close to excellent wine tasting and wine tours along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Launch your personal watercraft at the public boat launch at Severne Point (eight miles north), hit the local hiking trails, and view the spectacular waterfalls in the area. Book a sailing trip with Schooner Excursions (nine miles south), and spend an afternoon at Tabora Farm and Winery (two miles north).

THINGS TO KNOW
The boat ramp is for rental ($250 per stay). It can hold up to 3600 lbs and is 113' wide.
This property is managed by Susan Scanlon, Principal Real Estate Broker with Vacasa New York, LLC.
Vacasa is a registered New York State sales tax vendor. And if Vacasa is the merchant of record will collect sales tax and applicable unit fees on all sales of short-term rental unit occupancy within New York State that it facilitates.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: 1 camera facing the driveway.

Dock details: Boat lift max 3,600 lbs. / 22 feet long/ 113 inch width - Available for additional fee; 2 weeks notice required.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 893 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

28326
Vrbo Property

About the area

Located in Dundee, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Keuka Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Dundee travel guide
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Dundee, NY

What's nearby

  • Sunset at Seneca Lake, New York
    Seneca Harbor
    14 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park, New York
    Watkins Glen State Park
    14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Great campus!
    Cornell University
    55 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Glenora Wine Cellars
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Watkins Glen International
    22 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dandy Mini Mart 13
    11 min drive
  • Lakewood Vineyards
    8 min drive
  • Scale House Brewery
    30 min drive
  • Toni's Diner
    28 min drive
  • Grist Iron Brewing Company
    24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home with private hot tub, dock, boat lift & firepit - 2 dogs welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront home with private hot tub, dock, boat lift & firepit - 2 dogs welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home with private hot tub, dock, boat lift & firepit - 2 dogs welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home with private hot tub, dock, boat lift & firepit - 2 dogs welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home with private hot tub, dock, boat lift & firepit - 2 dogs welcome located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Glenora Wine Cellars and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Fulkerson Winery. Fruit Yard Winery and Barnstormer Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Lakefront home with private hot tub, dock, boat lift & firepit - 2 dogs welcome Reviews

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

7.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Beautiful cabin with so much space

My wife and I enjoyed our stay. This cabin has everything, multiple rooms, view and access to lake Seneca, and accessible to many wineries. I wish we spent more time at the cabin to enjoy it to the fullest. We would highly recommend this location to our friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KURT F.

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

Buttercup house on the lake

Rustic home on Lake Seneca. Was just wife and I but plenty of room for larger families or groups. Close to all the vineyards. In warmer months the house has its own boats/kayaks that can be used. Nice hot tub to relax in at the end of the day with great view of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah K.

Beautiful view, fine stay

It was a private location with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Belle's Buttercup Fall 2024

My friends and I really enjoyed this location. This place had everything we needed and more. The setting was beautiful and we found the older house to be quirky but fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

andreajean1503@gmail.com S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, cool house!

Great place needs a good cleaning. Perfect amount of space for everybody that we had glad they allow dogs like was beautiful. Doc was great nice fire pit. Nice hot tub would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Michael T.

Rustic home on Seneca Lake

Nice views and lots of space for a large group to enjoy time at the lake. Many beds to choose from on two different levels and modern appliances. The interior of the cottage is rustic but clean and feels like your stepping back in time.

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Nice Cozy Place

Nice place on the lake, very quiet and private, everything is included in the rental, nothing really to bring (except keurig coffee pods) Plenty of room we had a family of 8 including small children. The kitchen was a bit crowded, the furniture the house is on the older side. But overall nice place to rent. We would recommend. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Cool days at Seneca Lake

The home was comfortable even though the weather was not with fireplaces in the lower bedroom and family space. The views were spectacular especially when the sun finally came out.

8/10 Good

Kathryn K.

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

Family gathering

The house was clean with lots of room for everyone. The views of the lake were wonderful and saw several rainbows and one night owl saw the northern lights. Kitchen was a bit crowded and the vacuum didn’t work well enough to clean the rug but was otherwise very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina L.

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

What a Lake

This property is in a perfect location. The house was clean and had all the stuff you could need to enjoy your stay. Silverware, cups, plates towels, blankets, bedding ect. Just beware the low ceilings down stairs, they got my husband a few times. The lake and docks are stunning. The hot tub was very clean. All around a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

A very special location

While I agree that some of the furniture could stand to be replaced with more comfortable furniture, the location is really magical, imo. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes and implements for cooking. The majority of the beds were comfortable. What really makes the place special is all of the outdoor seating, the views, and the sense of a long history of enjoyment of the place over many years. I enjoyed the sense of being tucked away there, with little need to worry about any interference with our enjoyment of the location. The hot tub was delightful, as was the fire pit. We didn't use the boats, but it was out of season for them. Overall, I really loved how unique and personal the place was, making it feel like home.
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8/10 Good

David S.

Quaint and crawly.

Beautiful setting for a summer get away on the lake! House had all the amenities you would need and has an upgraded stove which is not seen in the pictures. The clean could have been better for sure. And maybe keep an eye out for cobwebs inside the home. It’s understandable to have cobwebs on the outside of the house given its setting, but shouldn’t have excessive within the house. Also for future renters be mindful of where you park your car, or maybe bring a cover as there is an oily sap that drips from the trees.

6/10 Okay

Charles G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location and views

Location was excellent with awesome views. However, the house is old with cobwebs and spiders. Could use a power wash. The house has only 1 shower and bathtub which would be quite inconvenient if 10 people were staying here. You have to walk through bedrooms to get to another bedroom….no real privacy. Kitchen very small with a table for 4. We ate outside on the balcony or the patio. If you are safety conscious, the windows do not lock. Howver, the location seemed safe enough. Water supply to the house appears to be from the lake although bottled water is supplied for drinking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kiley H.

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

Dont rent this house

House is filthy and full of pests. Spiders and silverfish in the sinks and cabinets. Cobwebs everywhere. Our kids were scared to sleep in their bedrooms due to the number of bugs and spiders. My wife spent the first night knocking all the spiderwebs down on the front porch. Enormous hornet next on the front gable. I contacted the property manager and asked them to call me but never heard from anyone other than text messages back and forth. Other than that the location is great and it has a view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard S.

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

Generally Great

About 10 minutes north of Watkins Glen and an easy drive to Penn Yan, and wineries and antique stores, which is what we were after. Beautiful view and nice water access. Stairs to get to water. Nicely decorated and comfortable. We had four adults. Could have easily had more. I would have liked more comfortable furniture inside. Despite GPS or any other directions, do not access using North Glenora Road. Use South Glenora Road. Road to cottage is a difficult hairpin turn if you use North Glenora. A guest using a toilet should not be the way they find out that it is not functional. Vacasa maintenance said they could not fix due to low pressure and old plumbing, which means they knew it was an issue. Shower on the first floor bathtub on the second. Water front area had some furniture, two docks, a rowboat, canoe, and kayak. Despite my misgivings noted here, we really did like it,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

Quirky House. Fantastic Location/Scenery

You cannot beat the views, outside amenities and location. The house itself is old, Knick-knack filled and the kitchen stove actually a bit scary. We rented the house in October and we needed heat. Two gas fireplaces did not work and the gas stove had only 3 operational burners (which took a while to figure out… you had to wait 30 seconds for the pilot to catch on each burner). Maintenance came out to check gas fireplaces and stove and the guy had never even seen a stove this old! The electric heat units eventually heated up the house just fine. But the electric in general was fragile… we blew a circuit using the microwave and toaster at the same time. Easy to fix except the circuit box was covered by the new refrigerator… maintenance came out again to move fridge and access circuit box. Check out instructions and email asked we please start the dishwasher. It was portable and had to be hooked up to the sink… No instructions on how to do that… again maintenance (for a total of 3 separate visits) was quick and helpful. The beds were comfortable, but unusual to have a mirror above your bed in the master in a rental unit. Hot tub worked well, dock and fireplace were fantastic. Interactions with Vacasa were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drive way not well marked and treacherous. Could use a downstairs mini fridge. Great location . Has old world charm. Gorgeous morning sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Things were clean. Just on old place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maurice S.

Great get away

Really enjoyed our stay! Loved the porch. Fishing off the dock. Very clean!

6/10 Okay

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pros: secluded location, could bring dog but for224 extra, right on the lake with dock, kitchen is stocked with all pans and dishes, lots of spce for multiple guestsCons: lots of bugs inside and outside, expensive, vehicles showed up on property before check out time, driveway is steep.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jennifer A.

Rustic Cabin

The cabin is right on the lake and the view is amazing. We watched all of the weather (and it came in many forms) and it was impressive.
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6/10 Okay

Georgine S.

First trip to Seneca

The view was beautiful from the porch!!!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Hidden oasis

We had a wonderful time. Very peaceful retreat tucked into scenic nature and surrounded by waterfalls. Kitchen and bathrooms were updated thoughtfully and we greatly appreciated the dog friendly amenities. The hot tub was a killer bonus! Highly recommended for nature lovers who appreciate a quiet and lovely experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth v.

Beautiful location, but overpriced

The cottage is just that - a cottage. Nothing fancy, a throw back to a simpler time. After owning an old cottage on a lake we thought we knew what to expect. While the location and views from the porch are lovely, the amenities leave a lot to be desired. I would have a hard time recommending Belle’s Buttercup to anyone else and feel we paid way more than we should have.

10/10 Excellent

Leanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed here with two girlfriends for a weekend trip. We had such a blast and the house was way bigger than we expected! Three separate porches to hang out on, 3 bedrooms upstairs, 1 bedroom downstairs with an additional living room that can function as a 5th bedroom because of the trundle daybed. Multiple families could stay here and have plenty of space. The kitchen had everything we needed and there were tons of extra blankets. We had one issue where we couldn't locate a hairdryer, and someone brought us one right away. I was a bit nervous about the reviews mentioning spiders, but we literally saw one and it was in a sink - totally normal for a lake house. My only minor issue was the road/driveway leading to the property - my car is a bit low profile and would scrape when going from the road leading up to the driveway pointing down (a bit of a blind move and made me anxious each time!). But the whole thing felt like an adventure and it was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025