Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kelli R.
23 Jun 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a gem. The house was extremely clean and welcoming and equipped with everything you could want. The location is perfect. You are right next to the village of Watkins Glen and can even walk into town if you want. The grounds are the real draw here, though. Beautiful landscaping, a waterfall, a huge back patio with a hot tub, a grill, beautiful lights at night, and tons of seating areas for just soaking in the peaceful setting. There are views of the lake as far as the eye can see. You can sit there all day and watch the sun rise, watch the fisherman and boaters sailing by, catch a rainbow over the lake in an evening storm, and then watch the sky turn pink as the sun sets. Some days we even cancelled plans just to sit out by the lake and unwind. The dock is perfect for relaxing on as well, whether you’re fishing or just reading a book by the water. The kayaks were also put to great use and the plentiful life jackets and towels were appreciated. I think a real highlight for everyone was the train that does go right through the property. We only saw it once, but everyone was excited and waved as it went by.There are little quirks with an older house’s layout that weren’t ideal, and the kids said the pull out beds weren’t very comfortable, but I find it hard to complain about any of that after experiencing the magic of the location and the surrounding areas. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
