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Roomy Montour Falls Retreat w/ Private Pool!

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Una cucina moderna con mobili scuri, forno integrato e schienale piastrellato.
Un terrazzo in legno rosso con due sedie e un tavolo, con vista su un paesaggio verde.
Un ampio soggiorno con un grande divano componibile, un tavolino e due poltrone. La stanza presenta un pavimento in legno e un soffitto spiovente con travi a vista.
Una camera da letto con un letto, una ventola a soffitto, una finestra e un tavolino con una lampada.
Un ampio soggiorno con parete in mattoni, pavimento in legno, camino, televisore e una grande finestra.

Recensioni

9,8 su 10
Eccezionale

Casa intera

6 camere4 bagni16 posti letto279 m²

Servizi più richiesti

  • Piscina
  • Cucina
  • Lavatrice
  • Asciugatrice
  • Aria condizionata
  • Spazio all’aperto

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Informazioni su questa struttura

Roomy Montour Falls Retreat w/ Private Pool!

  • Fireside Stargazing | 2 Mi to Watkins Glen State Park | 3,000 Sq Ft

    Escape to the heart of the Finger Lakes for an unforgettable group getaway t! This spacious 6-bedroom Montour Falls vacation rental blends countryside charm with endless fun — gather around the fire pit for s'mores, share meals in the inviting dining room, and splash in the pool all summer. Sip your way along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, hike Sugar Hill State Forest, or enjoy family fun in Watkins Glen. Secure your stay now!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    INDOOR LIVING
    - 6 king beds, 1 crib, 1 Pack 'n Play
    - 3 full baths (2 upstairs, 1 down), 2 half baths (each level)
    - 2 Smart TVs w/ Netflix
    - Fireplace, record player
    - Puzzles, games, Legos
    - Dining table & breakfast bar
    - Kids playpen
    - Washer/dryer
    - Ceiling fans, window A/C units (4 bedrooms)
    - DVD player

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    - Outdoor pool (not heated), beach towels, pool floaties, life jackets
    - Deck w/ outdoor seating
    - Fire pit (wood provided)
    - Gas grill (propane provided)
    - Swing & wooded views
    - Front & back yards
    - Gazebo, picnic tables, cornhole, basketballs, sidewalk chalk

    KITCHEN
    - Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven
    - Microwave, toaster, coffee maker
    - Dishware/flatware & bakeware

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - 2-story home, 1 step to enter
    - Bedrooms & bathroom on main floor
    - Interior stairs w/ no railing

    PARKING
    - Driveway (10 vehicles)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - Tucked within the Finger Lakes region near wineries and waterfalls
    - Walking distance to Winners Circle Ice Cream
    - Walking distance to The Yard FLX: go-kart racing, mini golf, yard games, live music, food trucks
    - 2 miles to Watkins Glen State Park and Chequaga Falls
    - 3 miles to Watkins Glen International and Glen Harbor Marina
    - 5 miles to Castel Grisch Winery and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail
    - 19 miles to Corning Museum of Glass

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - This 2-story home requires 1 step to enter and has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms on the main floor. There are interior stairs with no railing to reach the lower level
    - Please be aware that due to the rural setting of the property, bugs and other wildlife are active during the summer months
    - This property does not have air conditioning, but 4 of the 6 bedrooms have window A/C units. The 2 bedrooms without A/C are in the basement and stay cool
    - The pool is not heated

Servizi della struttura

Vicino alla spiaggia

  • Teli mare

Piscina/Spa

  • Piscina all'aperto
  • Piscina privata

Connessione Internet

  • La casa offre la connessione Internet gratuita

Parcheggio e trasferimenti

  • Parcheggio in loco con posti limitati (max 10)

Cucina

  • Asciugamani di carta
  • Frigorifero
  • Lavastoviglie
  • Macchina per caffè/tè
  • Macchina per il ghiaccio
  • Microonde
  • Piano cottura
  • Spezie
  • Stoviglie, piatti e utensili da cucina
  • Tostapane

Area pasti

  • Tavolo da pranzo

Camere da letto

  • 6 camere da letto
  • Divano letto
  • Lenzuola fornite dalla struttura

Bagno

  • 3,5 bagni
  • Articoli da bagno gratuiti
  • Asciugacapelli
  • Asciugamani forniti in loco

Spazi a disposizione

  • Camino
  • Sala da pranzo separata
  • Tavolo da pranzo

Intrattenimento

  • Giochi
  • Lettore DVD
  • Libri
  • Netflix
  • Servizi per lo streaming
  • TV con canali satellitari/via cavo

Aree esterne

  • Barbecue a gas
  • Braciere
  • Giardino
  • Patio

Lavanderia

  • Lavanderia
  • Lavatrice

Comfort

  • Aria condizionata
  • Riscaldamento
  • Ventilatore a soffitto

Animali

  • Non sono ammessi gli animali domestici

Idoneità e accessibilità

  • Struttura riservata ai non fumatori

Vantaggi della posizione

  • Nella campagna

Cose da fare

  • Attrezzatura per sport acquatici

Misure di sicurezza

  • Rilevatore di monossido di carbonio (l'host ha indicato che la struttura è dotata di un rilevatore di monossido di carbonio)
  • Rilevatore di fumo (l'host ha indicato che la struttura è dotata di un rilevatore di fumo)
  • Kit di pronto soccorso
  • Estintore

Informazioni generali

  • Dimensioni dell'unità: 279 metri quadrati
  • Giardino

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Regolamenti

Check-in

Check-in a partire dalle 16:00
Check-in senza contatti disponibile
Età minima per il check-in: 18

Check-out

Check-out entro le 10:00

Istruzioni speciali per il check-in

Riceverai un'e-mail dall'host con istruzioni relative al check-in e al check-out
Le informazioni fornite dalla struttura potrebbero essere tradotte con strumenti di traduzione automatica.

Animali domestici

Animali domestici non ammessi

Bambini e letti aggiuntivi

Si accettano prenotazioni che includono bambini.

Eventi

Non è consentito organizzare eventi

Politica fumatori

Non è consentito fumare

Informazioni importanti

Da ricordare

Questa struttura è gestita da un host professionista, che la affitta in ambito commerciale, imprenditoriale o professionale.
Per eventuali ospiti aggiuntivi possono essere previsti supplementi, variabili in base alla politica della struttura.
All'arrivo, oltre a un documento di identità comprensivo di foto, potrebbero essere richieste una carta di credito/debito o una caparra in contanti per eventuali spese accessorie.
Tutte le richieste speciali sono soggette a disponibilità al momento dell'arrivo e possono comportare spese aggiuntive. Le richieste speciali non sono garantite.
Le feste in loco e gli eventi di gruppo sono severamente vietati.
L'host ha indicato la presenza di un rilevatore di monossido di carbonio in struttura.
L'host ha indicato la presenza di un rilevatore di fumo in struttura.
La struttura è dotata di un estintore antincendio e un kit di pronto soccorso.
Questa struttura è gestita tramite il nostro partner Vrbo. Riceverai un'e-mail da Vrbo con un link al tuo account, dove potrai modificare o cancellare la prenotazione
Se cancelli la tua prenotazione, si applicheranno le condizioni di cancellazione dell’host. In base alla normativa dell’UE sui diritti dei consumatori, i servizi di prenotazione di alloggi non sono soggetti al diritto di recesso.

Informazioni sulla zona

Questa casa vacanze si trova a Montour Falls e vanta una posizione strategica in campagna. A livello naturalistico, due delle principali attrazioni della zona sono Watkins Glen State Park e Seneca Lake (e dintorni). Two Goats Brewing è un'ottima meta per una serata fuori, e anche International Motor Racing Research Center è una buona destinazione, se viaggi con dei bambini. Vai alla guida turistica di Montour Falls
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Mappa
Montour Falls, NY

Cosa c’è nei dintorni?

  • Un canyon con una cascata e un fiume.
    Watkins Glen State Park
    2 min in auto - 2.5 km
  • Un edificio in legno con ampie finestre e una veranda.
    The Tasting Room
    3 min in auto - 3.9 km
  • Un porto turistico con barche ormeggiate, un edificio con insegna e una collina boscosa sullo sfondo.
    Marina Seneca Harbor
    4 min in auto - 4.3 km
  • Un'alta torre dell'orologio con tetto a punta e due orologi grandi.
    Università di Cornell
    42 min in auto - 54.8 km
  • Watkins Glen International
    7 min in auto - 6.1 km

Come spostarsi

  • Centro di trasporto della Contea di Chemung - 32 min. in auto
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 29 min. in auto

Ristoranti

  • Burger King
    3 min in auto
  • Dunkin'
    3 min in auto
  • Chef's Gathering
    4 min in auto
  • Blue Ribbon Diner
    4 min in auto
  • Art & Nancy's
    4 min in auto

Domande frequenti

Roomy Montour Falls Retreat w/ Private Pool! ha una piscina?

Sì, la struttura dispone di una piscina all'aperto.

Gli animali sono accettati presso Roomy Montour Falls Retreat w/ Private Pool!?

No, questa struttura non accetta animali domestici.

Quanto costa il parcheggio presso Roomy Montour Falls Retreat w/ Private Pool!?

Presso la struttura è disponibile un parcheggio in loco.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Roomy Montour Falls Retreat w/ Private Pool!?

Orario di inizio del check-in: 16:00.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Roomy Montour Falls Retreat w/ Private Pool!?

Orario del check-out: 10:00.

Dove si trova Roomy Montour Falls Retreat w/ Private Pool!?

Con una buona posizione in campagna, questa casa vacanze per famiglie a Montour Falls si trova a 3 km da luoghi d'interesse come Schuyler Hospital, She-Qa-Ga Falls e Montour Falls Historic District. Watkins Glen State Park e Seneca Lake (e dintorni) si trovano ugualmente a meno di 5 km di distanza.

Recensioni su Roomy Montour Falls Retreat w/ Private Pool!

Recensioni

Eccezionale

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Valutazione di 10 - Eccellente. 25 su 29 recensioni
Valutazione di 8 - Buono. 3 su 29 recensioni
Valutazione di 6 - Soddisfacente. 1 su 29 recensioni
Valutazione di 4 - Scarso. 0 su 29 recensioni
Valutazione di 2 - Terribile. 0 su 29 recensioni

10

Pulizia

9,8

Posizione

Recensioni

Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Carol B.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

No

Check in was simple .House was clean and had everything needed for our stay .Lots of space for everyone to spread out .Outdoor space with firepit was nice.The location was excellent ,less than ten minutes to the town and park .Wifi was great .
Soggiorno di 2 notti ad agosto 2025
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Dave L.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
We come back to this house every year - well stocked and perfect proximity to the track. Perfect for our group. We look forward to returning next year!!
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2025
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10/10 Eccellente

Deborah F.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Great girls' weekend!

Lovely stay at the house - tons of bedrooms and bathrooms for all 12 of us, with an extremely well-stocked kitchen. Location is ideal for outings to the beautiful Watkins Glen, and the ice cream shop next door was a great bonus!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a giugno 2024
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

George B.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Eagle Riders of Weymouth Vacation

The house is outstanding, the area is perfect for what we wanted to do and that was mostly ride our motorcycles
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2024
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Kristin W.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, posizione

Spacious house, Great location

Amazing home with plenty of space for 10 people. Very clean and has everything you need in a home. Definitely will stay here again.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a giugno 2023
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Elivan G.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Review

Great
Soggiorno di 2 notti ad agosto 2024
Verificata

8/10 Buono

Antoinetta L.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Great Option Close to the Glen

We were in town for the Seneca7 race and this was a great option to house all of us. We were close to wineries and restaurants and just a short drive to our event. House was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed.
Soggiorno di 2 notti ad aprile 2024
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Beth S.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Family reunion

The property was clean and spacious. We loved the proximity to the ice cream shop, hiking and wineries. There were plenty of beds, baby gear, kitchen supplies and bathrooms for our large family of all ages. The pool was nice and there were many thoughtful touches that made our stay easy and fun. Laurie was prompt and helpful to all of our questions.
Soggiorno di 6 notti a giugno 2025
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Shane M.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
The property was so very well equipped all of the little amenities. It is the details that mattered. I didn't need to run out and get salt. Everything in the kitchen was logically where it should be. It made things simple.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a ottobre 2025
Da un sito partner

10/10 Eccellente

Chad

Chad V

House was perfect for our needs. Plenty of room for 6 couples. Two very large living rooms and 2 dining rooms with plenty of seating. Every bedroom had king beds which were very comfortable. Will absolutely stay again, perfect place for a winter wine trip with friends. Upon arrival, everything was super clean and organized.
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Lokesh V.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Nice quaintly place

The house is a nice quaintly place and although close to a town, still gives a secluded feel. Well maintained and spacious. Easily good for 3-4 families with kids. Kitchen was spacious. We had a great time there with friends and family. Would strongly recommend the place to anyone who wants to stay close to Seneca Lake.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a luglio 2022
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Nicole K.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

The perfect spot for us.

We enjoyed staying at this house so much. It was very well stocked in everything. Very bright clean and comfy. We appreciated the spacious parking and easy access driveway. We needed more fridge space and a quick message to the property manager and we had access to a second fridge.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a novembre 2024
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10/10 Eccellente

Karin M.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Family Christmas

It was great! The rooms were spacious, and with 6 king beds everyone was happy! There was space for all to do what they wanted to do, and it was close to the amenities we needed. We were also provided with the essentials we needed (cookware, dishes, paper towels, etc)
Soggiorno di 4 notti a dicembre 2022
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10/10 Eccellente

Dave L.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Perfect home base for an event at WGI

Not our first day at this property, and definitely won't be our last. Tons of space to stretch out for a group of folks at an event at the track of the hill. Well equipped kitchen to cook for the group. Plenty of spacious bedrooms so everybody has their own space at the end of the day. Super responsive host, looking forward to booking again next year.
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2024
Verificata

8/10 Buono

Candee Y.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Good Time

Overall the house is great. A lot of room. Well equip with anything you need in the Kitchen. My group had a great experience. Recommend for large groups. Only 2 min. drive to downtown.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a febbraio 2025
Da un sito partner

6/10 Soddisfacente

Victoria

A few suggestions

Property layout in listing needed. 3 bedrooms in the basement.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a giugno 2024
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Maria Teresa S.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Lovely remodeled farm house

Farm house, remodeled, very spacious all modern amenities. Fully stocked kitchen with all the basic spices. Manager is very accessibly. It's a rural setting, very close to Watkins Glens tracks, falls and all that. We were a large group and had plenty of space.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a luglio 2023
Da un sito partner

10/10 Eccellente

Julianne

Perfect place in beautiful setting

Friends and family from all over the world met to celebrate a college graduation In Ithaca, New York. The Montour Falls home was the ideal spot for the ten of us to gather, laugh, make meals in the well appointed kitchen and enjoy the lovely surroundings. It was an easy drive to campus and so nice to come home to a place where we could all be together comfortably. It is the perfect place to reconnect with old friends and make new memories. The host, Lori, was amazing. We highly recommend.
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Dave L.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Convenient lodging for the track

Large, extremely well maintained house. Incredible proximity to the racetrack. Our group of a half dozen adults were able to stay at the house in extremely comfortable accommodations, just minutes away from the front gate to WGI. So many bedrooms all equipped with king beds, everybody had privacy but we also had plenty of space to come together in the living and dining rooms. Well-appointed kitchen will allow you to cook while you're there, and a very short trip down the hill to all of the restaurants in the village of Watkins Glen. Looking forward to booking again for our event next year.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a settembre 2023
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Deanna R.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Amazing rental for a large group

We were a group of 9 and this was a perfect spot! Close to downtown Watkins Glenn, wineries, the state park and only 20 mins from Elmira. Lori was an incredible host and helped us get in early after long drives. Home was clean and comfortable; the beds were excellent and towels super soft! The home is setup with firewood, a ton of clean towels, lots of kitchen things, pillows, blankets, etc. There were more beds than expected so everyone had their own space, and lots of bathrooms to deal with 8 women doing makeup before hitting some wineries. 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2023
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Katherine D.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Home base for Seneca Lake wineries

I along with a group of six other women stayed at this property in November 2023. We chose it because of the number of beds and baths and its proximity to Watkins Glen. We were very happy with the size of the kitchen (as well as the large living room and two dining rooms) which made it easy for everyone to gather. There are plenty of comfortable beds and pillows. There's a lot of space for parking and the house is conveniently located to restaurants and shopping areas. In general the house is very clean. It was fall and definitely chilly, so we didn't take advantage of the outdoor seating areas or the pool. It proved to be a very good base for excursions in the area.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a novembre 2023
Da un sito partner

10/10 Eccellente

Eileen

Fall Break family vacation

This place is amazing. Exceptionally clean and with everything you need to have fun. We used the fire pit almost every evening. Roasted marshmallows, hot dogs and made s’mores. Played games and watched movies. I grew up in Horseheads, so know the area. Although, a lot has changed. Was able to show our kids and grandkids the area. The kids where able to enjoy playing in the fall leaves, as being from Tucson AZ, they have never seen the autumn as it is there. Also, the owner is very nice. She had to fix one thing and did it immediately. I can’t think of anything that would give this a less than 5 star review.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a ottobre 2024
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Jeanie T.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Great stay

Our group had a lovely stay in Montour Falls and Watkins Glen in this home. There was plenty of room for 8 adults and 3 children. The basement has 2 bedrooms each with a king bed, and a 3rd bedroom with 2 king size beds and a futon. In addition, there is a living room, and one full bathroom plus one half bathroom with laundry in the basement. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms with king beds, one with an en suite, and one additional full bathroom and one half bathroom on the first floor. Although it looks like you are in the middle of nowhere, there is plenty to do with local wineries, breweries, hiking to waterfalls, Watkins Glen State Park, shops and restaurants minutes away in Watkins Glen, and The Yard which is within walking distance to the house and has putt-putt, go karts, and yard games like corn hole, oversized battleship, connect four, a bar for drinks and more! It was incredibly hot the week we stayed (in the 90's), but our group was comfortably cool in the house which has multiple AC units and fans. Lori was very responsive and helpful with any concerns we had. We would definitely stay here again!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2024
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

karen s.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

STAY HERE, YOU WILL HAVE NO REGRETS!!!

Just want to say how much we enjoyed our stay at this home. The owner, Lori, was easily reachable for our entire stay. We arrived & the A/C in the master was not working, my hubby looked at it & I texted Lori about it. They were going to buy a new unit & bring it right over, however, my son checked it out and it began running properly. The beds & pillows were fresh, clean, comfortable .We were in NY for a family event and we needed to break down a substantial floral order & they had ( not 1, but 2!!) dining room tables(Farmhouse size, easily fits12 people at each) to choose from. The kitchen is huge, HUGE!! Many cabinets all fill of anything one could ever wish for & then some. The pantry was stocked with so many sundries. There was a very large upstairs family room with fireplace & an even bigger family room downstairs. SO many bedrooms, with all king size beds & so many bathrooms! The bathrooms each had their own heaters built into ceiling vent if you are the chilly type when you get out of the shower.) The upstairs Family Room was amply stocked with all age groups of games/toys. The outdoor pool was very large for an above ground & at least 4 ' deep & a shed full of pool toys, football, cornhole games & firepit. To my delight, there was a coffee bar, stocked with fresh coffee, filters & flavorings. My extended family came over & have claimed this rental for future visits to NY!! We will def fight over who gets this one JUST STAY HERE,YOU WILL HAVE NO REGRETS!!!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a giugno 2023
Da un sito partner

10/10 Eccellente

Pooja

Great time with friends and their kids!

We had a fantastic time staying at this property with friends and their families for new years ! We explored the Watkins Glen south tim trail, ordered in from Jerlandos and had plenty of space for lots of fun and games. I really appreciated that the kitchen is very well stocked with spices as well as dishes, glasses and all kinds of cookware. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The host was wonderful and very responsive. Our group was comfortable and happy with our stay! I highly recommend this property for a group gathering.