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Idyllic Lakeside Victorian Farmhouse

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front of House facing the lake
walk way to the front porch
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View of the lake in early spring
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16445.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rock Stream, NY
  • Glenora Wine Cellars
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seneca Harbor
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1/Den Maureen Room first fl w/bath

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Jeannine room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 Clementine room w/ shared jack n’ jill bath

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Regina Room w/ jack n jill shared bath

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 Marie room w/private bath

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6 3rd floor suite

1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5 3rd fl

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Idyllic Lakeside Victorian Farmhouse

The Lake House is a restored 1880's farmhouse nestled on the western slope of Seneca Lake with approximately 400 ft of lakefront and a beach with a firepit and a dock. In the past it has been a Bed and Breakfast. It is very private, surrounded by woods and garden, on 10 acres of land in the midst of The Seneca Wine Trail as well as the growing brewery, distillery, chocolate and cheese trails. The house contains many family heirlooms. it is roomy and has many areas for guests to gather.

If combined with the cottage (#231064) it makes for a nice haven that is especially amenable for reunions and family gatherings. There are many activities to keep you busy on and off the property. In addition to 2 canoes, two kayaks, and paddle boat, there is a firepit on the beach and on the backside of the house. There is swimming and fishing (w/ license) off the dock.
The large front porch is great for lounging, socializing, eating and otherwise taking in your surroundings.



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Property manager

Michele Pavillard
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome but must be supervised.
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Events

No events allowed
Arranged in advance.fee may apply
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet(s) must be approved. Fee is $10+4%tax/day/pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside cigarette debris needs to be removed
Pets allowed but need to be approved and fee paid prior to arrival.

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
Note from host: arranged in advance.fee may apply
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rock Stream

Located in Rock Stream, 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rock Stream, NY

What's nearby

  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Castel Grisch Winery - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 19 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Glenora Wine Cellars - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Lakeside Victorian Farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Lakeside Victorian Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Lakeside Victorian Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Lakeside Victorian Farmhouse located?

This family-friendly Rock Stream holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Barnstormer Winery, Fulkerson Winery and Lakewood Vineyards. Glenora Wine Cellars and Starkey's Lookout are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like Mom's House
This was a lovely country home right out of my childhood with linen table runners, bone china, and comforts of home. It's definitely dated but in a good way - it felt like going home where you expected to find fun memories in every drawer. Lake views are probably only in winter and early spring as the leaves block the view. The journey down to the lake is not for the faint of heart or those with bad knees. The location is excellent for wine tasting, hiking, and just general exploring the Fingerlakes region.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like staying at a friend's home while they are away.
The Lake House was the perfect setting for our family's milestone celebration. With six bedrooms, it comfortably accommodated all 11 of us. Of all the homes we've rented, this one was the best appointed, featuring a modern, fully equipped kitchen, plenty of games, and ample space for both group activities and quiet conversations. Despite its 1880s Victorian charm, the house had been thoughtfully updated with more than enough outlets to charge all of our electronic devices. The yard was wonderfully spacious allowing members of our group to practice golf swings and disc golf throws. And the porch, frequently praised in other reviews, lived up to the hype—each morning, at least one of us could be found there, coffee in hand, soaking in the serene view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large Victorian Home With Lakefront Access
We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was large enough to accomodate our extended family. Everyone had their own bathrooms. The house was beautifully furnished, clean, and had all the necessary ammenities. The wrap-around porch was perfect for morning coffee and while getting to the lake is a bit of a hike (you can either walk or drive), it's worth it. The lake was beautiful and clean and provided many hours of swimming and lake-related sports. Michele was a courteous and responsive host. Oh, and the kitchen was stocked with everything you'd need to cook meals for large groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family stay
The house was great for our family of 8 adults, an infant + 2 dogs. There was plenty of rooms and configurations for everyone. The location was convenient to all the local wineries, breweries, farms and restaurants. The DSL internet was very challenging to the members of our group that were working on vacation. Also, having a very large cleaning fee while also being asked to strip the beds and take out the trash (which is down the very long driveway) was disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five Star Review
Fantastic place to stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M. R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tremendous Trip
Our stay at the Farmhouse was delightful. The house is so nicely decorated and pleasant. It fit my family of 14 and three dogs perfectly. The front porch was truly a center point for us. We ate all of our dinner meals on the porch. Also the downstairs bedroom was used as a den for the kids and they loved being there playing or watching TV. As a host, Michele was attentive to our needs beyond expectation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We enjoyed our stay and found the location to be beautiful. The house was listed accurately. The owner responded promptly when we reached out with questions. It would’ve been helpful if there was clearer communication regarding paper products. Dishes were put away that were not clean. Cooling on the third floor is a challenge. We loved the size of the house and yard. Our family thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for our family get-together!
Without a doubt, the Lake House was the perfect gathering spot for our family to celebrate multiple recent events, including birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. Everyone, ranging in age from 70 to 3, had a fantastic time and everyone was thoroughly enchanted by the lovely Lake House!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jose F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our family reunion!
Our big family got together here for my sister’s college graduation, and it was the ideal spot for us to reconnect and celebrate! The rooms were lovely, tidy, and the kitchen was well appointed. We enjoyed afternoons and evenings on the porch, grilling out, and walking down to the lake to swim and enjoy the kayaks. Our children started running in the large meadow/yard the minute we arrived, playing ball and swinging on the hammock. Thank you to Michele for clear and quick communication. We will hopefully be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda E D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience!
Great place for a family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly unique property
The house is on 5 acres in a secluded area just above the lake. There is a beautiful walk down to the shore as well. The house is incredibly well kept and we spent almost all day sitting on the massive porch on the front of the house. The kitchen was large with a Wolf stove and there were plenty of rooms and bathrooms. My family was so happy and would come again! Our host made everything easy and the location of the house made it easy to get to the wineries, Watkins Glen and fantastic restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50 Year College Reunion
6 College roommates plus spouses or SO gathered. We were looking for a place with 6 bedrooms, and many bathrooms. This one caught our eye. We are very glad we made the choice. Everything was perfect for our long weekend! Close to lots of fun things to do. We enjoyed late afternoon snacks on the beautiful front porch. Rooms were perfect! We plan to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect "Girl's Trip" Rental
Plenty of space to gather or for private time alone. Great location to a lot of the wineries and activities. Beds are all wonderful. Bathrooms and hot water supply was fantastic. Well equipped. (Except note that bath towels are not provided.) Access to the house involves steps or small hill that might be difficult for some with large luggage. Trek to the lake is not easy. The yard is large and sloped and the walk to the stairs is long and sloped and then the 76 stairs are a challenge. But, it is worth it. It's a beautiful spot on the lake. (Can't see the lake from the house because of the trees.)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Stay
The farmhouse and the separate rental cabin on the property were perfect for our large family of 17 to vacation together. We had 4 family units and had a marvelous time! The main house was delightful, with plenty of space for privacy and for gatherings. We enjoyed the massive front porch and comfy furniture the most as a family gathering spot. We all hiked the Glen, made a day trip to Niagara Falls, enjoyed the lake (yes, it’s a bit of a trek for us older folks but really not bad), sampled wine at some of the many wineries right on the road up the hill, enjoyed big family dinners in the wonderful kitchen, big card games around the dining room table, and slept like babies. We felt very at home, and everyone fully enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carleigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Was very good
I thought we were on the water but were a little bit away. Walk to water was pretty steep, but the house was great. Great lawn for games and big hose. I brought many more kitchen items than needed as everything was there. We were 5 couples, all had great bed rooms and baths.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm House
The grounds/lawn enormous, great for dogs and games. The farm house lay out is good, spacious with very nice bedrooms. Spent a lot of time on large porch. Not too hard to walk across lawn to back corner and then down steps to gorgeous grassy area, beach, dock and water toys. Great waterfront view. However 73 steps and hill going back up can be difficult for some No water view from house. I loved this house and we had a wonderful vacation. Host was responsive and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gatherings
Been thinking about this for awhile, finally got it done. Had a great time. Many different things to do in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric K., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and relaxing spot to explore the finger lakes
This property was perfect for our multi-generational family vacation. Lots of unique spaces inside and out to have quiet time and come together as a big group. Lake access hike is an adventure, but the availability of the canoes and kayaks from the property was super convenient. Great location for exploring the finger lakes. Would stay again and recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful house on a wonderful property! The host was a pleasure to deal with!
We enjoyed everything about our visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Reunion
The property looked spectacular online and it was everything and more in person. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, utensils and appliances. There were 11 of us and we were able to cook meals with everything provided. The house was clean and decorated beautifully. We are already talking about another getaway at the Farmhouse in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger C., Wadsworth, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to enjoy Thanksgiving
The property is just as advertised. There was a water tank failure in the well system that we discovered at check-in. The management handled it immediately. We prepared Thanksgiving dinner for seven and the kitchen was easily up to the task. Everybody brought too much food with them to fix. Don't shop on an empty stomach! It was easy to get in and out of the property and we took a few side trips while we were there. We saw the Glen Curtis museum and the Corning glass museum - one of us wants to come back and spend more time at the Corning glass museum. A visit to the the dock and lakeside area is not for sissies but it is impressive. I am sure it would look much better in the springtime. None of us would have a problem staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Our group had a great time in this Victorian house. We were meeting for our 30th anniversary of getting together following college. 13 of us spent a long weekend together in the house. It is very convenient to Watkins Glen and wineries on the western side of Seneca Lake. The kitchen handled our needs. The bedrooms were good with comfortable beds. We loved the front porch and gazebo - great to hang out in when the weather is alright. Lastly, Michele was great through booking to check in to check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Ladies Wine Weekend getaway
We are 8 women who came to enjoy the local wineries. The house allowed everyone to have thier own bed and most everyone to have their own room. It was very spacious. The home was well stocked and met our needs. Thank You!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue sky’s
Wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome in every way!
Beautifully located! Everything we wanted and much more. The front porch was our favorite place! The number of bathrooms per bedrooms make our stay very comfortable and private. Thinking to make our stay a yearly event ! Our host Michelle was very helpful when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michele Pavillard

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This is a photo of family and myself enjoying breakfast on the porch. This is my favorite activity at the Lake House!

Why they chose this property

We live and work nearby but coming to the lake gives me an instant feeling of "being away from it all". It allows me to take mini vacations as needed!

What makes this property unique

Wonderful gathering place with friends and family especially in combination with the lakeside cottage.

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