407 S. Madison Ave, Watkins Glen

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10297.3 sq m

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Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Watkins Glen, NY

Watkins Glen State Park
‪5 min walk‬
Seneca Harbor
‪9 min walk‬
Watkins Glen International
‪9 min drive‬
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Summary:
Newly-built 5 bedroom, 4 bath home in downtown Watkins Glen. Sleeps 10 in queen beds made up with fresh linens for your arrival. Four full bathrooms stocked with towels and washcloths. Two large living/dining areas, one on each floor with comfy sectionals and family-sized dining tables. Full kitchen on the first floor stocked with tableware and kitchen basics. Bar area with sink on the second great for lounging. Spacious decks on the first and second floors overlooking the downtown. Just a few minutes walk from Watkins Glen State Park and Franklin Street shops and restaurants. Easy check in with code for entry supplied prior to your arrival.

****PLEASE READ***

There are only 5 accessible bedrooms with 5 queen beds! The reviews may say otherwise as the house originally was built to sleep more, unfortunately due to Vacation Rental Law changes in the village of Watkins Glen, no vacation rental is allowed more than 5 bedrooms and 5 beds.

Guest Access:
The property is at your disposal during your stay.

The Neighborhood:
Watkins Glen has a little bit of everything: A beautiful state park, scenic lakes, wineries, a lovely downtown for shopping and dining, parks with playgrounds and swimming.

Getting Around:
This property is just off Watkins Glen's main thoroughfare, Franklin Street. Watkins Glen is a very walkable town, with a number of restaurant, shops, Seneca Lake and Watkins Glen State Park just a short walk from the front door. No on-site parking, but street parking readily available. If you choose not to bring a vehicle and wish to visit destinations beyond walking distance, transportation within Watkins Glen State Park is available for a nominal fee, and arrangements can be made for transportation for wine tours and other events by visiting the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce website

Property manager

Courtney Hobbs

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or pets permitted.

Important information

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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 are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Watkins Glen

Located in Watkins Glen, this holiday home is near the beach. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor 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 Mark Twain State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International.

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Watkins Glen, NY

What's nearby

Watkins Glen State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
The Tasting Room - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Seneca Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Castel Grisch Winery - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Watkins Glen International - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive
‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 407 S. Madison Ave, Watkins Glen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 407 S. Madison Ave, Watkins Glen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is 407 S. Madison Ave, Watkins Glen located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Watkins Glen State Park, The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor. Watkins Glen Beach and Castel Grisch Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

4 November 2024

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

Winery weekend

Great property, plenty of room for a large group. Very clean and perfect location to walk downtown!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

14 April 2024

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

Watkins Glen Stay

We had a great stay! The house is very large and easily accommodated our group of 8. Walking distance to several restaurants. Property manager responded quickly. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

23 June 2024

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

Perfect accommodations

Location is perfect for walking into town. Rooms were large and common areas were very spacious. Kitchen was equipped to suit our needs - Breakfast. But could have cooked other meals. Always available parking. House was very clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

9 May 2019

Great property

The house was everything we expect and much more!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

21 May 2023

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

50th birthday wine trip

The house was immaculate. We had so much space to spread out. The house was perfect to accommodate our crew.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., Tiffin

20 November 2023

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

Plenty of space in this house

Very clean, good location Internet service could definitely be improved

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

18 May 2023

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

Close to everything

Property was clean and very roomy. I might be a bit judgmental about the interior, my husband is a contractor. Lots to be desired with painting, flooring installation, etc.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne G.

9 October 2023

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

Great location!

This property was large, clean, and had a great location for walking everywhere in Watkins Glen. Courtney, property manager, was excellent and available during our 3 night stay. We were 5 siblings and spouses (all over 65 yrs old). Despite all the positives, here are the reasons I gave it an overall rating of 3/5: -scratchy sheets - hard pillows - weak Wifi - not very well stocked (examples: no oven mitts, only 9 forks) - towel bars only in 1 bathroom - no hooks to hang up stuff - no screen doors (weather was nice and would have loved to keep doors open) - chairs around table were really uncomfortable - we put cushions from couch on them - 1 armchair type chair on each floor would have been nice - very scary driveway (but plenty of parking in street) -garbage bins outside- if you filled up one closest to door, then you would have to move the bins to get to the other ones. I’m giving very detailed items to help owners improve rental so all areas will be 5/5.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

18 April 2025

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

Watkins Glen house

The house is a short walk to the park and close to the lake as well. Large house, can easily accommodate a larger group. Visit was very nice as was the neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christy w., Philadelphia

10 January 2022

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

Great Location!

We loved our stay! There was plenty of room and it’s the perfect location! We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine W., Circleville

20 September 2021

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

Girls Trip

This place was perfect for a quick girls trip... Close to hiking and perfect walking distance to everything. House was so spacious and comfortable for seven of us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Caitlin F., Tampa FL

15 September 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Enough

Had some frustrations with surprise charges through VRBO and sneaky ways they word things so that on top of extremely high rates for weekends was a bit of a shock before getting there. I was able to communicate with the property manager before coming and she explained - next time book directly through their site and save a few hundred $. Now, the place had a lot of space and rooms which was nice. The furniture and lack of extras or what I thought was basic amenities (comfortable sheets, towels, updated appearance, extra sheets towels blankets etc) was pretty disappointing at that ticket price. The sheets and towels are literally paper thin. Very old outdated furniture, scratches on walls, dirty outdoor areas, super basic bathrooms. It works for big groups who want to drink around town and don’t mind the high price point or comforts of home or even comforts of a basic hotel. We were told by management there are no extra blankets but dropped off an extra paper thin sheet. You get the point. Well stocked dish-ware at least, quiet at night. Walking to the trail nearby was great. The vineyards are close by. Would look elsewhere next time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Bayville, New Jersey

5 August 2021

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

Spacious home. Excellent location.

The house is really big. The upstairs mirrors the downstairs. Plenty of space to spread out. All the essentials are covered. If you are a frequent vacation rental property user you know what you need to bring with you. The driveway is VERY steep. I drive a truck so no issue. Another in our party was in a Toyota Sienna and the hitch drug the ground going in and out of the driveway. Very close to the gorge and downtown. Beds were all comfy. There are no tubs. Showers only but the sinks are huge so if you need to bath a small child you can do it in the sink.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd T.

28 July 2021

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

Finger Lakes vacation

We rented the property for a week for a family vacation. The house was perfect for eight adults with the two large floors and open areas and balconies on each. The bottom floor has two bedrooms and two full baths plus the kitchen. The second floor has three bedrooms and two full baths. The location was ideal. It was only a couple of blocks to the fabulous Watkins Glen State Park as well as the Catharine Valley Trail (for biking or walking). It was also a short walk to Franklin Street for shops and restaurants, and to Seneca Lake. Within a 30 to 40-minute drive are Corning, Ithaca and Hammondsport. Even closer are many wineries and additional restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan C., ARLINGTON

10 May 2021

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

New, clean, large, well-equipped

Two floors with an internal staircase, two porches, off-street parking, ample kitchen, huge couch with TV, ample dining table. Each room has one or two queen beds. 4 bathrooms. Very good value. Recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 April 2021

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

It's a large accommodating home

But unfortunately the Wifi is terrible.. toilet runs a bit. Furniture could use an updat or just have some more.Nothing big and unacceptable.

10/10 Excellent

noelle j.

12 August 2020

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

great rental for large families

This property was very big! The downstairs mimicked the upstairs...which was perfect! The kids had the whole upstairs, and the adults were downstairs. This property is walking distance to Glen Watkins trail, Seneca Lake, and downtown. The host, Courtney, was beyond helpful. She was super sweet and accommodating with so much great information about the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

7 August 2020

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

Roomy & great location

Overall we had a great time. The house is spacious and great location. The wi-fi is horrible, I would recommend a wi-fi booster. The house was clean although I would recommend changing the shower curtain.

8/10 Good

Christopher L.

17 July 2020

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

Excellent Getaway

While we didn’t want to bother our hosts, they were very responsive to our messages, so thank you very much. We were a group of 8, so the house is much more than we need. The location is very convenient, as you are within walking distance to nearby restaurants and Watkins Glen state park. We’ll definitely recommend to our friends and family. Thanks again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

25 February 2020

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

Great trip with great friends

Everything was great. Courtney was fantastic to work with. Our arrival day was during a storm that brought ice and about 10 inches of snow. The driveway to the house and entrance was in great shape. They had to work hard to do this and our group thank them for the hard work. Would definitely rent this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

8 December 2019

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

Great place to stay

Great location to wineries. Plenty of room. Very clean. Nothing fancy but had what we needed. I’d bring extra towels and hand towels. WiFi didnt work well. Needed batteries in remote for TV that I couldn’t get to work. But overall was perfect.

8/10 Good

Pat G.

9 September 2019

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

Family reunion

Fun time

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew and Jo M.

27 August 2019

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay. Very nice set-up. The only thing I would add was that the WiFi signal was weak and had a difficult time staying connected. Perhaps a booster would help improve the WIFI service. Great location.

8/10 Good

Kenneth H.

6 August 2019

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

Family vacation in Watkins Glen

Loved the space and loved the location. Could walk to the Gorge trail, to the lake, to restaurants. Would rent again if returning to the area..

8/10 Good

John S.

30 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lots of room very convenient needs some maintenance

The house was mostly what we expected, although it actually has 6 bedrooms rather than 5, which was a bonus for our large group. The location is perfect to walk to the state park, so we didn't have to pay for parking and it made it convenient to visit in the evening when it is less crowded. This home had some maintenance issues; the front doorknob was loose, a kitchen cabinet drawer front had fallen off, one of the upstairs toilets had a loose tank, the kitchen faucet hot water handle was loose. Overall the house was nice, not much in the way of extras but it suited our purpose well. Smart TV's with WIFI was a big plus too.

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