The house was great, clean and up to date. Location was perfect with excellent access to the lake and surrounding amenities while still feeling off the beaten path. Home owner was timely and good with communications. I would recommend noting the 2 kayaks available at the house in the amenities. Great to have!
My friends and I had a great time staying for a pre-season long weekend. The house is lovely, there were no crowds at the wineries and the weather was perfect for hiking
We had a short tonight stay with rainy weather yet it was still an awesome experience. Would love to come back in the summertime to experience the different activities.
Enjoyed a lovely stay at this cabin right on Seneca Lake. The view of the sunrise over the lake was just amazing. Beautiful and peaceful location. Plenty of space in the cabin. We cooked and the new stove was great. Fireplace was cozy on cool evenings. We definitely hope to return!
Excellent location, right on the lake. House has an open type concept & very cozy. Was winter when we stayed, & was warm & enjoyable. Rooms were good size & private. Great house great location, we'd definitely stay here again.
Everything was as described, there were no surprises, and perfect location. Jim was very responsive when our trip was delayed and assisted with two pages of local wineries, places to eat and sights to see. Have already recommended and would definitely stay here again.
This was one of the cleanest VRBO vacation homes we've stayed in. Beautiful views of the lake, amazing outdoor space. House was an easy drive to both Geneva and Penn Yan, our two favorite towns to visit in the Finger Lakes. Was super helpful that both our dogs could come spend the weekend with us and had plenty of space to play.
This was perfect for my three boys and our dog. The gated deck and dock were a great place to hang. The house was clean and beds comfortable. Linens etc was all as expected. The dead end street is nice and quiet as well. Would highly recommend.
Absolutely lovely place with lake access and views
My husband, dog, & I stayed here for 4 nights and I wish we had more time because it was wonderful. The house is open, has a nice kitchen, a spacious primary bedroom, & two guest rooms. Everything was organized and clean and check in & out were super easy.
Everything was accurate to the listing and photos provided. There's a huge dock as well as a second deck by the water and a little beach area that's perfect for younger kids that want to play rather than swim. By the dock there's a lot of weeds, but if you swim out deeper you can enjoy the water. I'd suggest water shoes as the rocks are slippery but easy to navigate with shoes on.
I was a bit worried about the stairs down to the water as I have bad knees, but even I was able to navigate the stairs going slowly. It's the about the same as two flights of stairs in a house.
Pretty much everywhere in the house that faces the water has amazing views. There's a nice table and grill on the deck. We had some friends visit for dinner and their two young children had a great time swimming and enjoying the deck.
The place is very dog friendly and our dog loved having the freedom to roam inside the house or outside on the enclosed deck.
There isn't central AC but the unit in the main area & bedrooms worked great and we were fine on 85 degree days. It is right next to the train tracks and the trains are pretty loud, but they're super short so it never bothered us.
I highly recommend the Serenity Zen House!
We had a wonderful stay at Serenity Zen. The house was in a great location to explore Wineries, Breweries, great restaurants and NY State Parks. We especially enjoyed our time on the deck overlooking Seneca Lake and using the provided kayaks. We plan on coming back!
This house was very clean and in a comfortable location. All neighbors were quiet. The multiple decks (including the dock space) were laid out well. All of the basics were there for our use, and the owner was available should we have needed anything. We would stay there again.
Great first visit to the Finger Lakes - thank you!
Our family of four visited for a wonderfully long week.
Highlights of this property:
Beautiful view
Easy access to lake
Quiet and peaceful on the lake
Skipping stone heaven :)
House stocked with many amenities we would normally travel with - a big treat!
Two bathrooms and a full three bedrooms
Lots of space
Host communication excellent
Close to âother things to doâ and restaurants, groceries
If youâre visiting for the first time, donât miss:
Watkins Glen trails
Sans Dumplings
The Spotted Duck
Once (one stop unique wine tastings)
Amity Coffee
Watershed Brewing
Black Squirrel Farm tour - native black walnut
A drive up and around through Geneva - enjoy the history, walk around, beautiful!
Things you might want to know:
You still will be in the car, but short drives
Wegmans is very helpful to have nearby
There is laundry at the house now!!! It is an all-in-one machine, so loads take time. But it is so helpful to have
Bring towels for the lake/boats
Nearby outfitter will deliver and pick up additional boats - the house has two singles. Ask if they take payment other than cash - or bring enough cash
Lake is fantastic for paddling - kayak and SUP time everyday
Natural lake bottom, rocks, and vegetation (yay!) - your kids might want water shoes or the like until they adjust
The a/c works very well, but bedroom window units can be loud
Thereâs a train! Itâs short, and infrequent, but can be loud
The kitchen is well-stocked and ready to cook/eat any food you want to bring
We had a peaceful, relaxing week at the lake. This is a truly beautiful property. The multiple deck set-up is great. The area was surprisingly quiet - not much activity on the lake in early July. There were many wineries near by. The property had plenty of adirondack chairs, floats for the lake, bikes, rocking chairs, a large grill. I'm not sure what else we could ask for. There was even a Keurig machine and a washer/dryer combo that were not in the listing. We would love to come back!
What an amazing house for our family vacation. Itâs so well stocked and the owner is fast to get back to answer your every question! Outside of the house isnât much to look at but once you open the front door, wow! The views and space are great! The outside space is breathtaking! We took advantage of the kayaks, water floats and bikes and had a great time. The house is close to several excellent wineries and not far from many others. I canât say enough about this vacation home! Hope to come back again!
It was a perfect get away for our family. We enjoyed the âserenityâ of the lake and the spacious home with private deck and all the modern amenities. Also loved the dock and small private beach just a few steps below.
Total relaxation with awesome lake views!
Close to some fun activities in the surrounding area as well. The complete package!