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Quaint, cozy Blackbird Cottage on Seneca Lake with private lakefront

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Blackbird Cottage on Seneca Lake
Waterfront area with firepit and canoe available for guests to use
Kitchen
Dining area
Living room seating area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dresden, NY
  • Fox Run Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Keuka Lake Outlet Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sampson State Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Quaint, cozy Blackbird Cottage on Seneca Lake with private lakefront

Welcome to Blackbird Cottage! On a quiet dead-end street, Blackbird Cottage is a perfect cottage for a couple or a group of up to four looking to relax on Seneca Lake.

The main cottage offers 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the second bedroom with a Double bed.  The bathroom has heated floors and a walk in shower.  You can cook in the fully outfitted kitchen, enjoy a meal at the dining table or sit in the living room and take in the lake view through the large window overlooking the patio and the lake.

At beach level, our lakeside cabana, for relaxing or "working from home" by the lake,  is surrounded by a deck and outdoor chairs, just a few steps from your own lakefront, and is outfitted with mini-fridge and comfy furniture giving you a wonderful place to relax at the end of a day on the lake.  The cabana can be heated in the winter months and has a wall unit AC for the hotter months.  There is a small fire pit on the lake front as well for evening fires. Between the two buildings is a patio with an outdoor dining set, grill and of course, the beautiful lake view. It doesn't get better than than this!

The cottage ceilings are fairly low due to the fact it was originally built in the 1950's. We are also on a quiet dead-end street with close neighbors along the lake who also enjoy the relaxing nature of the area.

Whether visiting the area for our wonderful wineries, getaway, romantic weekend, or fishing our world-famous lake trout, you will love Blackbird Cottage on Seneca Lake!

There is a canoe for getting out onto the lake, which is located under the lower deck. Please use at your own risk and use responsibly. Great for fishing and sunsets!

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*Air conditioning is provided with a wall unit in the main living area.
*A limited amount of paper towel, toilet paper, soaps, is provided for each guest.  If you run out, you will be responsible for purchasing more according to the needs of your group

**We ask that renters to be over the age of 25. By booking you agree with this policy and comply with the request that the primary renter is over the age of 25.
**ABSOLUTELY NO pets or animals allowed at any time.  Any guest found to be in violation of our pet policy will be asked to leave and/or charged an additional cleaning fee.
**No parties allowed at any time.
**Smoking prohibited.
**Guest must comply with maximum occupancy at all times.  No Exceptions.  Only 4 guests allowed at any time.
**Parking for 2 vehicles only

**Lake conditions are not guaranteed and are non refundable

**Guests are asked to initial a rental waiver, sent via email, immediately after booking

**DOCK USEAGE:
This home has a Permanent dock.
Guest assumes liability for use of the dock and assumes responsibility and liability for damages done to the dock during their stay, whether the damage is done by their watercraft or the guest themselves.  A boat hoist is not provided.

**Seasonal amenities: canoe and some outdoor furniture are available seasonally and are available for use from mid-May to October

Property manager

Joleen Glick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dresden

Located in Dresden, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Cayuga Lake. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
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Dresden, NY

What's nearby

  • Fox Run Vineyards - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Keuka Lake Outlet Trail - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 34 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Sampson State Park - 46 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 51 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brock's Bowl & Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Dairy Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fox Run Vineyards - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint, cozy Blackbird Cottage on Seneca Lake with private lakefront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint, cozy Blackbird Cottage on Seneca Lake with private lakefront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint, cozy Blackbird Cottage on Seneca Lake with private lakefront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint, cozy Blackbird Cottage on Seneca Lake with private lakefront located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Prejean Winery, Torrey Ridge Winery and Keuka Lake Outlet Trail. Fox Run Vineyards and Oliver House Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justine D.

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

Views and Comfort

We loved this private cottage on the lake. Great amenities, comfortable beds, beautiful views. Perfect for a 2 or 3 night getaway. We definitely want to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Beautiful Little Home

So cute. Great neighborhood to take a walk every morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Wonderful cottage on lake

Wonderful cozy cottage on lake! Enjoyed the views and it was close to many wineries and ina quiet neighborhood. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny A.

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

Anniversary weekend

The blackbird cottage was the perfect place to stay to celebrate our 11th anniversary. The cottage is located right on the water for beautiful views of seneca lake. I recommend this house for any couple or small group of friends that want to get away for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fashun L.

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

Perfect little cottage

This house is perfect, and the location was amazing. Situated near a lot of wineries and restaurant options. Really great cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Winter Finger Lake getaway

Enjoyed our stay very much. Visited several wineries and breweries. Would definitely stay there again. Cottage was clean and comfortable with Beautiful views of Seneca lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramy s.

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

cute cottage

cute place stayed twice now
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taryn W.

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

What a great place!

Everything was super easy, from checkin to check out! The house was very clean! It was a little small but it worked for us and for our short vacation! We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

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

Memorial day weekend

Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! Seamless check in and check out process with everything we needed and more. Amazing dock and lake stay. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manda D.

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

Review of Black Bird Cottage

Property had beautiful views and was clean and comfortable. Stairs were difficult for 2 members of group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Great Getaway

This house was clean, cute, comfortable, and a great location. We spent our time there during the week. The lake was very quiet and peaceful. One recommendation would be to add two more chairs down by the dock, near the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn N.

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

Cottage

This place was perfect for two couples! Perfect little cottage on the water. Great to have coffee outside in the AM or have a bonfire on the water at night. Many wineries around to go to during the day and hiking. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

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

Perfect lake escape

Lovely little place. Beautifully decorated. Clean, well equipped, and a great view. Will certainly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Long weekend getaway

We stayed Thursday thru Monday. We did some hiking to see some local waterfalls along the Keuka Outlet trail. As non wine drinkers we visited some cool breweries around Seneca and Penn Yan. We had dinner at Beef and Brew and Parker’s Grille which were both great. We spent Saturday at The Windmill Farm and Craft market. It was great watching the sunrise over Seneca Lake sitting in the dock
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Relaxing, quaint, quiet!

We celebrated a kids-free weekend away, and it was everything I’d hoped for: peace and quiet, calming lake views, and a serene setting for reading. We took the canoe out for a bit but mostly enjoyed sitting on the dock! Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Tara G.

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

Girls trip, peaceful, had everything we needed.

We had a great time. The house is great for a small getaway and has everything you need. This was my second stay on the property. The lake itself was pretty disappointing this time as it was filled with grass and there were a TON (at least five, two of which were massive) water snakes living near the dock/shore line that made themselves known. Otherwise the property is clean, well maintained, and charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

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

Lake house

Beautiful little cottage on the lake . Great area near all the wineries and local activities . Awesome back area of the house and fire pit . The canoe is broken though only has one seat . Super clean house which was much appreciated Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

John S., Bradenton USA

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Ehhh...

We did not have access to the cabana, which we were supposed to. Their was a nasty steam mom hanging out by the fridge and last the remote for the TV didn't work ( yes I tried batteries).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Bruce H.

Liked: Check-in

The Good the Bad and the Ugly

The Good: The inside of the cottage was clean. The bathroom was roomy. The beds and furniture were comfortable. We loved the Adirondack rocking bench at the end of the dock. We had coffee there every morning. Very peaceful. The canoe was also nice to have. There was very little boat traffic in the area, so it was very quiet. Some suggestions: Towel racks in the bathroom, a salad bowl, beach towels, Plastic cups (The rules stated that no glass containers are allowed near the water, but there are no plastic cups.) Clean flotation tube and mattress. (The flotation tube and mattress were stored with the canoe and were covered in dirt and mold.) A cork screw that works. The Bad: We tried to go for a swim, however the grass was so thick in the 3 feet of water that one could not swim. My arms would literally become entangled in the weeds, whick extended from the bottom of the lake to the water's surface. The water is so shallow that I had to wade out to about 100 feet from shore before I was able to swim freely. The canoe allowed us to paddle out to the local public beach. During our paddle we noted that no other cottage had a significant weed problem. The manager said there was nothing that one could do about it and that it was a microclimate issue. However, a neighbor said that the grass simply needs to be physically romoved. The tables and chairs by the bungalo need cleaning, and the picnic table needs leveling. Bees are entering a hive via a hole on the side of house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Doug B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Underwhelming...

I stayed at the cottage over Labor Day weekend for four nights with my sister to do some wine tasting in the Finger Lakes. I have done this a number of times and stayed at a lot of properties. Originally, another person was supposed to join us - the cottage boasts sleeping up to 4 people. Unless they are in sleeping bags on the floor, I'm not quite sure where they would go! I wanted to love this place from the photos, but it fell short and I wouldn't stay again. Pros: The cottage is in a great location with wonderful views. It is nicely decorated and some areas have been updated. The patio and lower level fire pit directly on the lake were very enjoyable. Cons: The cottage is not really functional if you're staying for more than a night or two. The kitchen has no dishwasher (even though the welcome book from management mentions one) and very few dishes are provided so you'll do dishes after every single meal. If you plan to cook several meals there, you may want to bring your own dishes. The dishes, utensils, pots, and pans are very old and need to be replaced - and there just needs to be more of them! The bathroom was pretty disgusting. It was not even close to being cleaned and when we called the management company they asked us to take photos to prove that the shower curtain was covered in mold and someone had left hair in the drain and all over the floor; they made excuses instead of apologizing. We ended up going to pick up cleaning supplies and take care of it ourselves, which was not exactly fun following our 6 hour drive to the cottage. They eventually dropped off a cheap shower curtain late at night. There is no medicine cabinet or counter space in the bathroom, so you'll have to put all your stuff in the small drawers under the sink. The bedrooms do NOT have closets, FYI. Also the chest of drawers provided are either blocked by other furniture or don't open and close except by force. It's not a good used of space. Do away with extra furniture and put a wardrobe in each room; something functional for folded and hanging clothes. The mattresses are in desperate need of being replaced. The springs are poking through the sides and top and my sister and I did not get a full night of rest for the duration of the stay. I actually could not wait to sleep in ANY other bed by the time the trip was over. I'm in my 30s and went home with back pain. All in all, save some money and stay in a hotel with a comfortable bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Blackbird Cottage

This property was perfect for a girls weekend, the lake views were beautiful, the location was great, and the cottage vibe was cute and clean. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Randall W.

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

Stay was fine.

Would have liked a place to hang clothes in the rooms and a night stand.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margot B., Bordentown, NJ

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

Serene setting for relaxation

Perfect location on Seneca lake. The little cottage provided the perfect home-base for our wine & beer tasting trip. The dock was our favorite place to have our morning coffee, evening wine and then cozy up with a fire on the pebble beach. Can’t wait to make our next trip up and would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Girls weekend

my two Aunts and I had a wonderful time at Blackbird Cottage! the space was perfect for the three of us and it was an adorable little cottage. Our only comment is, the welcome package mentions a dishwasher and a washer/dryer. The cottage doesn't have either, and we spent a comical amount of time trying to find them haha!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Cozy Bungalow

Just right for a party of 2-4 adults right in the middle of wine country. We enjoyed having fires by the lake and watching the sun rise. Lots of good food and places to see in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Joleen Glick

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We are a husband/wife vacation rental management team and owners at Linger Hospitality. We, along with our co-host, Ruth, are excited for you to stay in our vacation home. We have lived in the heart of the Finger Lakes for many years and are in love with this beautiful region of NY. We love sharing the beauty of the lakes, woods and vineyards of the FLX with our guests and are excited for you to come and be our guest at one of our vacation rental homes. We can't wait for you to get the full FLX experience...enjoying the water on one of the lakes, sipping wines from the many fantastic wineries in the area, trying craft beers from the breweries, or sampling the amazing foods from the eateries. Come visit the Finger Lakes and be our guests!

Why they chose this property

Blackbird Cottage is a great spot for a romantic getaway for just the two of you, or bring another couple along. The cottage is tucked into a small, fenced in yard and patio and has a lovely cabana overlooking the lake. The lake front/dock are for private guest use.

Languages:

English

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