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We hope you enjoy your stay at Hector Vineyard Cottage!
Exterior
A guestbook with area information & a complimentary bottle of wine await guests.
Relax in the bright and airy living room.
The futon allows for additional sleeping space.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$378
avg per night

Explore the area

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Hector, NY
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Glenora Wine Cellars
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Futon, 4 Single Beds and 2 King Beds
Price is NZ$378 avg per night,

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About the area

Hector

Hector is home to this farm stay. Hector Wine Company and Leidenfrost Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watkins Glen State Park and Cayuga 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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What's nearby

  • Hector Wine Company - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Atwater Estate Vineyards - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 27 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenora Wine Cellars - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grist Iron Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Conveniently located in Hector, NY, on the east side of Seneca Lake. This beautifully renovated farmhouse cottage is bordered by vineyards owned by Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards. During warmer months, enjoy a glass of wine sitting on the large back deck while surrounded by grapevines. In the evenings, enjoy a relaxing evening on the deck around our gas-powered fire pit. The wrap-around front porch provides cool shade and wonderful breeze for hotter days. For winter rentals, the house is fully insulated and heated by a gas furnace, with an electric fireplace for ambiance and a cozy winter stay.

Inside you will find hardwood floors throughout the dining and living rooms, a kitchen with a gas range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator with in-the-door ice and water. A few steps down from the kitchen is a cozy sunroom - perfect for morning coffee! The large full bathroom includes a washer and dryer for our guests' convenience. The second floor features two bedrooms with an incredible view of the vineyards and Seneca Lake from the master bedroom.

“Hector Vineyard Cottage” sleeps four to six persons – two in each bedroom, and two on the living room futon (with a queen-size mattress). Bedrooms feature two twin beds that can be arranged as separate twins or put together as a king-size bed with a comfy king-size mattress pad - just let us know what you prefer!

Other amenities: linens (sheets, pillow cases, blankets, mattress pads) provided. Guests should bring their bath towels. Pack and Play portable playard available. Public water. Charcoal grill (don't forget your charcoal), dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker and Keurig, toaster, ironing board and iron. Basic paper products supplied. Basic satellite TV service, smart tv, free wifi, and excellent cell coverage area.

Hector Wine Company is just across Route 414 – perfect for walking over to enjoy their weekend live music and a glass of wine on their patio. Be sure to check out their artisanal marketplace for fresh, local foods, including meats, cheeses, veggies, and more!

Some of Seneca Lake’s best-known wineries and restaurants are all within less than five miles from the cottage including Wagner Vineyards & the Ginny Lee Cafe, Scale House Brewery, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, Leidenfrost Vineyards, Stonecat Cafe, Red Newt Wine Cellars & Bistro, Damiani Wine Cellars, Atwater Vineyards, Two Goats Brewing, and Finger Lakes Distilling. Enjoy wine tasting, live music and other “off-hour” events hosted by the wineries and restaurants.

Although we do not have lake access, Smith Memorial Park is just 1.5 miles away with a public boat launch, swimming beach, picnic facilities and a small playground. Lodi Point is about 10 minutes north, Clute Memorial Park is 10 minutes south, and Watkins Glen State Park is just 15-20 minutes away.

Property manager

Jennifer L. Swain
Premier Host

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail located?

Situated in Hector, this farm stay is within a 5-minute walk of Hector Wine Company and Leidenfrost Vineyards. Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards and Red Newt Cellars Winery are also within 15 minutes.

Heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

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

Finger Lakes get a away

Very charming home with a great location near the lakes and wineries. There was plenty to do for all ages and the home was perfect. Very well equipped with everything we needed for a great stay. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

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

Hector - Finger Lakes Experience

Clean. Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable accommodations. Very suitable space for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorri D.

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

Perfect accommodations!!!

Perfect accommodations for our long weekend cute little house with a beautiful view of the mountains. Our host really had the house equipped with everything right down to the Last Detail. Also supplied us with a complimentary bottle of wine. everything was a short drive to wineries breweries and Watkins Glen State Park. I would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan D.

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

Ladies Wine Weekend

First impression it was a nice little house in a great location. Porch was perfect for this farm house. When we opened the door, you got a strong musty smell. The basement must get damp. We opened windows to air it out. For a weekend home base, it worked. The lights didnt work in the sunroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Wonderful

From start to finish this house was excellent. Will be booking next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E.

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

Perfect location

This was the perfect location for our stay at Seneca Lake. Everything was in driving distance and it was quiet and right off the main road. This little cottage was great for a birthday celebration with friends! Jen the property owner was easy to work with and kept us well informed for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Cozy and Comfortable

This was such a great little home! Very comfortable stay and it had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

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

Cute house in a vineyard

Group of 4 - we had a WONDERFUL stay. Property exactly as advertised. EXCELLENT location - especially for wineries on the west side of Seneca Lake - you can even walk to a few of them. Great porch and back deck. House has everything you need and is very comfortable and clean. Highly recommended. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Fantastic Hector Stay!

We had another great stay in this little gem. It's such a central location, which makes it quick and easy to get to all of our favorite wineries and food spots. We recommend Scale House, Grist Iron, and Stonecat for great food that's nearby! We were also lucky enough to stay on the weekend, when Hector Wine Company has food trucks, and my friends loved the sushi they got there. The kitchen at the house is well-equipped and has everything you might need. Our group loved sitting on the back deck in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Finger Lakes-Hector

Perfect location for what we were planning. In the middle of countless wineries to experience and scenic view to Seneca Lake. Short drive to Watkins Glen and Geneva for alternate activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation

We had a wonderful time ! Couldn’t ask for a better location. The house was very clean and had all the amenities. We sat outside every morning and night, great porch! The only thing that was difficult was the bathroom was down stairs on the main level so the steep stairs were a tad challenging at night. Otherwise I highly recommend this home !
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great place

Great property to stay at to do wine tastings. Its older and has some steep stairs to get to the bedrooms buy has a nice back deck and is right across from a winery. It also worked out great having two children under 1, if we needed to shoot home this property was within 10 minutes of every winery we went to. Would recommend booking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Excellent stay

Spent 2 nights. House was very clean and exactly as listed. It was a very enjoyable, relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Perfect

Property was centrally located to where we were looking for our wedding next year. We didn’t spend much time at the house but while we were there, it served us well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Great stay

Definite 5 star stay. Great location, clean, private, well appointed kitchen. Hope to be back when it's nice enough to enjoy the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Low key, fun time!

My college friends and I just wanted a nice weekend get-away and this was perfect! We are in our mid-60's, but we hiked around the Gorge each morning, visited wineries in the afternoons, and grilled out dinner in the evening. The house was clean and well appointed. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Awesome experience— location makes this house!

This location was PERFECT for a group of adults looking to relax and visit wineries. We were able to drive to so many within a few minutes radius and then come back to the house for lunch and walk to a few others that were right there. The house was comfortable, cozy, and clean. Everything we needed in the kitchen, comfortable seating for the 4 of us in the living room and kitchen. Same for outdoors! Outdoor dining table and seats for id you build a fire. Owner was very friendly and responsive via messaging. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Awesome!

Great Location, Very clean. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca Z.

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

Cute Little Spot

This home overlooking the eastern side of Seneca Lake is perfect for a small group getaway. Nothing fancy, but very comfortable with a stunning view of the lake. Home is well appointed, though a light over the dining room table would help with the darkness when playing games. Stairway to second floor is steep and narrow. Take your time! Kitchen had everything we needed and shower has great pressure. Propane tank for the back deck fire pit was empty and a refill was not available on the southern side of the house as advertised. That was disappointing as early November is a great time for an outdoor fire in the afternoon. Super location, close to Watkins Glen and loads of wineries and breweries.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Hector house review

Love the house and the wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin K.

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

A lovely place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect, and had us close to everywhere we wanted to go. The views and scenery from the back deck were unbelievable. Definitely somewhere we would look to return to!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alma M.

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

Family visit

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

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

Great place for a girls trip

Stayed here for a girls trip. Everything was wonderful. There are beautiful vineyard views. The location was perfect. It was close to so many wineries and breweries. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Booking and checking in was very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B., Hoboken, NJ

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

Great place!

Charming home on a lovely piece of property close to everything Seneca Lake has to offer. Our family of four had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lupcho and Janet N.

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

Girls Trip

Enjoyed a nice girls trip with sisters. The house was close to wineries and parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023