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Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch

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Property grounds
Quite a house from the yard!
Beautiful porch seating and dining
Interior detail
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 27278 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Dundee, NY
  • Waneta Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Keuka Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Keuka Lake Vineyards
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 27)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

+3
7 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch

Our cottage sleep 27.
12ft X 130 ft of covered wrap around porch
Plenty of chairs and tables on the porch, in the house and for the fire ring.
Outdoor kitchen with covered cooking station and 2 propane grills. Refridgerator, double size ice cooler beverage station.
Large yard for games, cornhole, teather ball
120 ft of lake frontage with dock for swimming and fishing. 3 kayaks, canoe, paddle boat, 12 ft row boat, misc life jackets. Large cherry kitchen with center island, serving bar, breakfast bar, lg refridgerator, wine center.

Property manager

Gary Case
Premier Host

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: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We have an event fee for weddings and groups >27
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$100 fee when approved for a dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the home, please.
Please return all furniture and kayaks, boats etc to the designated areas.
Please explain your purpose of stay when you book and we will confirm within 24 hrs
IMPORTANT: We do not provide towels and linens for a stay at our home. There are local providers that can be utilized for towels and linens.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: We have an event fee for weddings and groups >27
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dundee

Located in Dundee, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Glenn H. Curtiss Museum and Finger Lakes Boating Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at McGregor Vineyard and Ravines Wine Cellars. 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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Dundee, NY

What's nearby

  • Waneta Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Keuka Lake - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lamoka Lake - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Keuka Lake Vineyards - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Keuka Lake State Park - 39 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McGregor Vineyard - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Olney Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Weis Vineyards - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Switzerland Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch located?

This family-friendly Dundee holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Waneta Lake, Keuka Lake and Ravines Wine Cellars. McGregor Vineyard is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a great time!
The property had a lot of space and room for everyone to have their space to sleep. And the lake was beautiful. We wish the living room was set up differently so there could be more communal areas for everyone to hangout. The big issue was that areas were not accessible as the listing said. It said that the lake front was accessible but there was no way we could get a wheelchair down there. We had issues in the house as well and were planning on using the wheelchair outside to get the downstairs bedrooms, but that was not possible. We also didn’t know that there would be well water. We definitely would’ve brought more water if we had known. Luckily there is a Dollar General down the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Gorgeous property! The house was exactly like the listing and was perfect for our retreat! Owner was very accommodating for parking and made sure we got into the house alright. Everything was very clean, just make sure you bring bottled water as it’s well water. Will definitely be recommending for future use !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT
LOVED.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
The photos do not show how beautiful this property is! We all had an amazing time and it was wonderful to do it all under one roof! So much space to sleep. Beautiful wrap around porch and yard! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, home and stay
This property is everything it has been represented and more. We were a family group of 27 and everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed. We brought paper plates for ease of use but ended up using everything that was already there. The grounds are beautiful. We enjoyed a week of fabulous sunsets and set up a badminton net on the lawn. The water implements were good as well. We used the kayaks and other available boats. I loved the bed covers and the decorations. I bought a water cooler and had water delivered. 10 5 gallon jugs sufficed. Thank you for a wonderful family vacation. There were plenty of activities locally to satisfy old and young.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family & Friends Lakehouse Vacation
The house is wonderful for a large group. Kitchen fully equipped to serve a crowd and we were all able to sit together for meals. Beautiful wrap around porch and lots of yard space. The only downside is the lake - unfortunately no one was able to swim du to the condition of the lake (hab). It seems that this is an ongoing issue with the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great reunion for 26 family members
The house was spacious and comfortable. Everyone loved the lake access, the large backyard and the huge porch. The owner was great and respinded immediately to iur questions. Comfy bes and enough bathrooms. One caution, thiugh--drivers really FLY on the road in front so small children and pets should be kept under careful animals
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Three siblings with our children and grandchildren for a total of 18 plus a one year old and a one month old. Everyone was able to spread out and have their own space if they chose. Also, plenty of areas to gather as a group…eat, chat, fish, and play games. Quite a few stairs and steep walk to the water could be difficult for some. We brought water bottles and jugs of water due to the well water. The sulfur smell did not bother us at all…it was very faint at times. Golf, ice cream, and pickleball were close by! We also went into Hammondsport, Watkins Glen, and Penn Yan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
It worked so well! We had a great time and it was perfect for what we needed it for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

lisa a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, large home
We loved our family weekend here, host was great to work with. Large home with huge side & front porch, many bedrooms, large kitchen and dining areas. Only negative was sulfur/well smell when running water, even when flushing toilet, it was too strong for us so we shut bathroom doors and used all our own water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Beautiful house with everything you need. Our only complaint was the sulfur smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousin weekend
Our first cousin weekend was a great success. The dragonfly inn made it as easy as can be for us all to have a lot of fun with everything we need on hand. Great location on the lake. For our next stay we would like to be there for a few more days when it’s a little warmer out. Beautiful place. Host was grea. very responsive and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Sibling Vacation at Dragonfly Inn
We are four siblings who have taken a week vacation together with our families at large houses, preferably near water for about 30 years. This year was Dragonfly. The house was great, with enough beds that those who could make it, could have stayed the whole week of they wanted. There were also plenty of bathrooms (4) though one on the second floor apparently was supposed to serve11 people. The outdoor porch space was wonderful and well used, and the two indoor living rooms were also wonderful and well used. The six year old loved the games out on one side of the porch, challenging everyone else. The general area around the house also supplied lots of activities for us to enjoy. e.g. among other activities, we did the gorge walk in Watkins Glen; some of us went to the Corning Museum, some of us went to Seneca Falls to visit the women's rights museum. We all enjoyed many ice cream shops in surrounding towns. We even found some mini-golf. Our only disappointment was Lake Waneta. There was a dock that some people used for sunning, but really the lake was not swimmable. taking a kayak out to middle of the lake to jump out and swim, then climb back in was not a realistic option for us. Even getting into the kayaks in the weedy water near the dock was difficult, but doable and many of us did go out for kayak rides. We went to Keuka State Park to swim. Also bought LOTS of drinking water, as tap water had sulfur odor. Overall we had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway Spot!
We stayed here for a week long family getaway; there was more than enough room for all of us (from the grandparents down to the toddler) and we all easily found something to do. Some memorable highlights included sitting out on the wraparound porch morning, noon, and night, kayaking on the lake, catching fish, taking the rowboat out for a couple of spins, and even swimming off the dock. Even with the seaweed mats down, there was a TON of seaweed around the dock and we spent some time clearing it away before we got in the water. The yard is a definite slope down to the water, but we knew that going in. If you plan on sitting outside at night, be liberal with the bug spray! Bedrooms were good sizes with plenty of room. We all assumed we’d be fine to drink the water as we all grew up with well water but trust me when I say that you want to bring your own water - the well does smell extremely sulfuric and, even though the water is fine to drink, it stinks. We really enjoyed our stay here although we did think it a little rude that the cleaning lady showed up an hour early and started cleaning while we were still loading up our cars. That felt a bit unnecessary. But, overall, a great location and a nice spot to spend the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
Enjoyed the location and large house, there was plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a large group
We loved our stay at the Dragonfly Inn. The house is huge, the deep porch is fabulous, the small boats got heavy use, and there is so much to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Orchard Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Week
When we got to the cottage, we notice that the owner redid the kitchen and bathroom. Everything was clean when we got there. Only thing that might be better is steps to the water. Great Week. Will do again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
Great property for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Truly a wonderful place to stay. We have a group of 20 and we have lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Great place for family reunion/gathering. Lots of room and well supplied.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gretchen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home for Large Groups
This was a great place for our crowd of 24 people. No one felt squeezed in. Kitchen had everything you need. The dining area was very roomy, enough for a few groups to spread out on the tables to play various board games. The property is lovely and we really enjoyed our time on the porch and dock. Only two cons: There was no electrical in the bathroom overlooking the lake; and the yard leading down to the dock was steep, making it difficult for a couple of older family members to negotiate. To be fair, we knew this going in, but maybe a set of steps would be nice. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mary C., Pinellas Park, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
The property held 12 adults with no effort. Everything is well equipped to handle that number of people from the dining table to the number of beds. As stated in other reviews, the water does have a terrible sulphur smell. The lake was full of weeds.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful large home perfect for groups
Our family had an incredible time at the Dragonfly for our post wedding weekend. The host was so accommodating and kind and communicative. The property is huge, perfect for a large group with plenty of dishes, supplies, games, and fun! The boats were an awesome added touch! Thank you so much Gary! We will always remember the Dragonfly as an essential part of our weekend and hope to return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

barbara c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dragon Fly Inn
The Dragon Fly Inn is a beautiful, peaceful property. The home is well equipped. There was plenty of space for our family of 17 to gather for meals and games. The 2 and one major problem: one of the reasons for choosing for choosing a lake front property is getting out on and into the lake. Except for a couple of brave souls who took out their paddle board and kayak, nobody swam. The 2 nd, this is not a property for people with mobility issues. Thank goodness local activities were plentiful. Corning Glass, Watkins Glen, the Watkins Glen to Montour Falls bike path, Rescue farm animals tour were very well received. Shopping in Pen Yan and Hammondsport was enjoyed by some. Brewery tours won out over winery tours.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have returned
Can’t get enough of this place! We Are returning for a 6th time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gary Case

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My husband Gary and I live near Buffalo, NY and own a floor covering store in Lockport NY. Nancy grew up 12 miles north of Penn Yan and is familiar with life in the Finger Lakes. We started renting a cottage on Waneta Lake in 1992 and by 2000, we were ready to buy a place of our own, and you'll find us there most weekends during the summer down the lake from the Dragonfly Inn.

Why they chose this property

We have an acre of lawn to give you buffer space from other houses as well room for volley ball, and pick up football or soccer games. The very large wrap around porch lends shade from the sun and protection from the wind and rain and provides space for your entire group to lounge on one side. The spacious home provides a variety of active and relaxed areas for the diverse interests of a large group.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage, in addition to having access to all fishing and water sports, is close to dozens of wineries, The Windmill outdoor market (Saturdays only), Watkins Glen Motor Speedway, Corning Glassworks, Curtis Wright museum, and festivals happening throughout the summer at neighboring lakes and villages.

Languages:

English

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