Take advantage of a firepit, laundry facilities and a hot tub at Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life". Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 10384 sq m
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life"
Welcome to Seneca Lake Effect, a luxurious lakefront retreat designed for relaxation, connection, and unforgettable memories. Nestled on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, this beautifully remodeled 4,000-square-foot home offers everything you need for the perfect Finger Lakes getaway — panoramic views, spacious living areas, and endless ways to unwind indoors and out.
Step inside and you'll immediately feel at ease. Cathedral ceilings and a wall of windows flood the great room with natural light, showcasing stunning lake views that stretch for miles. Settle into the oversized sectional by the ornamental fireplace or gather around the large dining table for meals that feel as special as the setting. The open kitchen is fully equipped for everything from casual breakfasts to wine-paired dinners, complete with a six-burner gas stove, convection oven, and all your favorite cooking essentials.
The sunroom offers another inviting place to relax, with sunrise and sunset views, a 57-inch smart TV, and a game table for cards or puzzles. Step outside to the spacious deck and take in the fresh lake air. Grill dinner on the barbecue, sip wine as the sun dips below the horizon, or lounge in the shade while the kids play on the lawn below.
Follow the stairs down to the lake and spend the day on the 100-foot dock. Swim, sunbathe, or take out one of the provided kayaks for a peaceful paddle. There's even a Sunset Deck halfway down for birdwatching or stargazing. When evening falls, light a fire by the water or soak in the hot tub while the lights from Geneva shimmer across the lake.
Inside, six bedrooms comfortably accommodate up to ten guests, each with its own smart TV and Roku. Two master suites feature king beds, lake views, and private bathrooms, including one with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and heated floors. A cheerful bunk room gives kids their own cozy hideaway.
Downstairs, the rec room transforms rainy days into fun ones with a pool table, ping-pong, foosball, and a movie theater featuring a 122-inch screen and surround sound. The house also offers high-speed internet throughout, a large laundry area, and an EV charger in the garage.
Just minutes from Geneva and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Seneca Lake Effect is your gateway to the best of Finger Lakes living — a place where mornings start with coffee on the deck, days are spent on the water, and nights end under a canopy of stars.
** Your safety matters to us! This home is monitored for safety with three exterior cameras. These cameras do not face any interior living spaces.
* This property is closely monitored for responsible renting and must abide by the Town of Fayette Rental Guidelines with no exceptions. Seneca Lake Effect adheres to strict occupancy policies. Parties, events and unregistered guests are prohibited. No more than 10 occupants and five vehicles are allowed per Town guidelines.
Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests as well as all children including infants.
Note: 1. You will receive an email upon confirmation with a link to our Guest License Agreement which is a copy of our Rental Rules that must be signed and returned within 7 days of receiving. 2. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes. 3. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description. 4. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15. 5. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets. 6. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes. 7. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft, and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15. 8. 2 dogs under 65 lbs each allowed maximum and $100 plus tax non-refundable pet fee applies per dog.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
6.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
DVD player
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Kayak
Table tennis
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
Electric car charging station
Unit size: 4,136 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
Pet allowance is limited to 2 dogs only. An additional $100 non-refundable pet fee will apply per dog.
FLPP requires a verbal confirmation within 48 hours of booking and a representative will reach out to you within 48 hours to review the reservation.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
About the area
Located in Geneva, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. Seneca Lake Sprayground and Smith Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Geneva travel guide
Is Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life" pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life"?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life"?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life"?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life" located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Seneca Lake and Zugibe Vineyards. Three Brothers Wineries and Estates is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.
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Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life" Reviews
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The house was well-appointed, and had plenty of room for our group of 4 couples to spread out and relax. The kitchen was fully functional, and we made good use of the hot tub, game room downstairs, and outdoor firepit. The location is only a few minutes from the center of Geneva, and convenient to wineries, breweries, and restaurants. There were easy to use instructions for all the various systems in the house. I would bring our group back to this house again!
We selected this house because of the size, amount of bedrooms and beautiful dock. We were blown away upon arriving at the home. 2 large master suites and all other bedrooms (except 1) have their own bathrooms. We used every part of this home; dinner on the large deck, relaxing on the dock, soaking in the hot tub, movies on the projector, ping pong and the list goes on. Many of the girls plan to come back with their families in the future. Highly recommend this home!
It’s our favorite annual vacation. The house is lovely and has almost everything we need. We are a cooking family so we bring sharp knives for food prep and a non stick pan. Always a beautiful stay even with storms-head to the basement for some games or a movie-or work on a puzzle upstairs. We have a little trouble with the dogs getting access to the water from the dock but that’s our only challenge.
There were 6 adult females that stayed for a girls wine trip. The house was perfect - everyone had their own room and bathroom. We did even use the beautiful basement with games and a great area. We would definitely stay here again!
Our stay at Seneca Lake Effect was great! Beautiful location and a great view of the lake from the back deck. We were able to eat all of our meals outside on the back deck. Everything was in working order and the kitchen pots, pans, plates, etc. were in great supply. Plenty of Adirondack chairs in all of the right locations and the deck and dock were in excellent condition. We highly recommend this place and we look forward to returning.
Absolutely LOVED our stay. We had 5 couples attending a wine tour. The place was so spacious that we never felt cramped. We all had our own rooms and bathrooms so privacy was exceptional. We are looking for another time to book this place when it is a bit warmer. Can't say enough good things about place!
We all enjoyed the property very much. The girls went out to a winery, the guys fished off the dock. We hung out at the fire at night and played in the game room til even later. A day trip out to Niagra for the groups as well.
We did our annual girls trip here and had a blast. The home was everything we expected and more. It was still off season but we enjoyed the dock and all the outdoor amenities available to us. The kitchen had everything we needed and more than enough space including the downstairs fridge. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks for an amazing stay!
This house is even better than the pictures show. Absolutely massive with a great kitchen. Lots of places to hang out and talk, play games, share glasses of wine, and watch the sunset. The beds were super comfortable and all but one of the rooms has an en-suite bath. The games room downstairs is awesome. This was the perfect location for our bachelorette party! We were so closed to AMAZING vineyards and we even had a private chef come to the house to make us dinner one night. Thank you for letting us enjoy this beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Terri T.
2 May 2017
Spacious, comfortable family retreat
Seneca Lake Effect is a beautiful home perfect for large families, or get togethers with multiple families or friends. The layout makes both privacy and together time easy. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the private baths accompanying nearly every room make for unusually comfortable arrangements with multiple families. The beautiful and highly functional kitchen overlooks the lake making for wonderful cooking and eating as the sun sets. The view just cannot be beat. The dock area is pretty and easily accessible via stairs. There are really nice wineries near by. My family had a wonderful stay in the home and would highly recommend it.
Easter, my sisters birthday and my nephews spring break all coincided and we enjoyed a wonderful week at the property. The kitchen is FULLY stocked with pots, pans, knives, tools, and small appliances. We didn’t need a lot of the things we brought. There is ample room for a big group. We were 5 adults and 2 kids and probably could have accommodated 4 more adults. The property is in an ideal location about 15 minutes from downtown Geneva, with a phenomenal view
of the lake, complete with a dock. We are already planning our next stay.
This was the perfect spot for a family Christmas. The house was exactly as listed. There was so much space!! The basement was great place for adult children to relax and be entertained. The kitchen was so well stocked- right down to the Kitchen-aid mixer for making some last minute holiday cookies. Close enough to town for groceries pick ups. The winter weather kept us inside for most of the visit. The house was big enough to not feel over crowded. I am guessing a summer/ fall visit would allow for lots of outside time on the deck and lake.
This home is exactly as described. The view from the living area and back deck is incredible. The house is comfortably furnished with the most organized kitchen we have ever seen. It has every appliance you could possibly need - crockpot, soda streamer, toaster oven, mixer, cheese trays, knives, etc. We had a party of 9 who are all over 60 and loved the fact that everything was on the first floor. While there is a fantastic game room with a pool table, table tennis, theatre style television in the basement, we only went down there once to watch the football game. Televisions in every bedroom was a plus for those of us who didn't like the movie pick of the evening. We had no problems at all so there was no reason to contact the management office. The only tricky thing was trying to get into the house upon arrival. After 4 tries, we actually managed to get in --- LOL!
This house is absolutely amazing. Every bedroom has its own bathroom with the exception of the first room on the right with the bunk beds. We stayed here with a group of friends for a fun weekend in. We played games, made amazing food, hung out in the hot tub, and watched the Bill’s destroy the Patriots in the playoff game! It doesn’t get much better than that! Check in was a breeze and the house was nice and warm upon our arrival. The basement is the ultimate hang out spot. There is so much room for everyone to relax and hang out while listening to the amazing integrated sound system. We loved this house and plan to come back in the warmer months!
This home was perfect for our no-gift Christmas this year! We gathered with our adult children, their partners, our mother, sister, and niece and spent this amazing vacation playing games and just being together. The multiple spaces and many things to do were perfect for our group, as we could branch off playing pool, watching a movie, doing puzzles, and playing our guitars. The hot tub was fantastic and situated perfectly so as to enjoy the view. That view was stunning all through the house! I can't say enough: so clean, so much available to do, beautifully appointed and organized kitchen, comfortable sleeping. We only left the house twice and spent the rest of our time just being together. Thank you!