Dean Lake House

Rating 4.7 (18 Guest Reviews)
Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 full baths
Bathroom 1 half baths
Guests 10 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Lake: Seneca Lake
  • Location: Lakeside
  • Peak Check In: Sunday
  • Square Feet: 2332
Location

Rent 2 Nights, Get a 3rd Night Free!

Book a stay arriving before December 30, 2024 and get a 3rd night free!  Use Promo Code: STAY3FOR2.

Special offers are applicable only to new reservations booked directly with Finger Lakes Premier Properties.  This special is applicable on stays ranging from 3-5 days.


*Offer expires 12/28/2024 and you must book your vacation between 09/03/2024 and 12/30/2024.

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  • Adult (ages 13-69) - $88/ticket
  • Junior ( ages 7-12) - $67/ticket
  • Senior (ages 70+) - $67/ticket

Special offers are applicable only to new reservations booked directly with Finger Lakes Premier Properties. Specials are not to be combined with any other offer.

*Offer expires 03/31/2025 and you must book your vacation between 12/01/2024 and 03/31/2025.


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Description Description
Welcome to Dean Lake House! Built in 1850, this unique, historic home features large bay windows to accent the outstanding lake view and upscale, modern conveniences. Whether you are touring the wine trail or just looking for a family getaway, this place is for you!

As you enter the main floor, a spiral staircase leads to the second floor and a formal dining room with a beautiful cherry dining set greets you. The kitchen is right off the dining room, providing convenience and plenty of counter space for preparing meals. A small table with seating for 4 overlooks the lake in the breakfast nook. The large living room and separate sitting area offer plenty of lounging space for guests and breathtaking views from the bay windows. The first floor bedroom off the sitting area features a queen bed, serene lake views, and attached bathroom with Jacuzzi tub/shower combo, vanity, and commode.

At the top of the winding staircase is a large bedroom with king bed, lake view, and full size dressing room with his and her closets and a mirrored vanity. Across the hall is a full bathroom with shower/tub combo, commode, and vanity. An additional bedroom at the end of the hall offers a double bed, closet, and limited lake view.

Between the kitchen and dining room is a staircase that leads down to the partially finished basement. Here you will find a fourth bedroom at the end of the stairs, semi private with low ceilings-a perfect space for children to play and has a queen sleeper sofa for extra sleeping. The bedroom leads into a small enclosed area with cabinets and countertops to use for buffet style meals. A half bath is located at the south end of this floor, and an access door from the enclosed porch leads directly out to the partially covered veranda overlooking the lake.

The inviting veranda is perfect for outdoor entertaining. With a length of over 40 feet, there is plenty of room for everyone to gather and enjoy the view from the multiple patio sets. The lakefront expands over 350 feet, and is mostly level with a natural entry. A permanent dock is available for swimming, sunning, or fishing.

Located about a mile from the picturesque town of Watkins Glen, this gem offers all the comforts of home including grocery stores, quaint shops, and award-winning restaurants.

Note: A slow moving freight train passes by daily and crosses below the house.

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting.  The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time.  This includes both day and overnight guests.

Note: 
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes. 
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.

Property Details Property Details
  • Boat Lift: Not Available
  • Lake Frontage: 300' (Natural)
  • Nearest Launch: Watkins Glen
  • Vehicle Parking: 3 Spaces (2 in Garage, 1 in Front of Grage)
  • Dock: 3' x 20'
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Sewer: Public
  • Slope of Lot: Gradual
  • Steps to Beach: 30
  • Stairs to Property: 4
  • Water Source: Public

Bed and Bath Bed and Bath
  • Bedroom 1 - Queen - Entry Level
  • Bedroom 2 - Double - Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3 - King - Second Floor
  • Bedroom 4 (No heat, Seasonal Use) - Sleep Sofa - Lower Level (Sleeper Sofa is a Queen)
  • Living Room - Sleep Sofa - Entry Level (Sleeper Sofa is a Queen)
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Combo Tub Shower - Entry Level
  • Bathroom 2 - Toilet,Combo Tub Shower - Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 - Toilet - Lower Level

Amenities 16 Amenities
  • A Single Railroad Track Runs Between House And Lakefront
  • Air Conditioning (Central Air)
  • BBQ - Propane
  • Boat Cleats or Tie-Off
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Dishwasher
  • DVD player
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Fire Pit
  • Internet (Wireless)
  • Jacuzzi (Jetted Tub)
  • Lakeside Veranda
  • Linens provided
  • Minimum Age Limit (25)
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Towels provided

Reviews Rating 4.7 (18) Reviews
Rating 5
Check in was very easy! The house was clean. Overall the place was great for my bachelorette weekend in a great area local to downtown Watkins.
Heather - Stay Date: 8/16/2024
Rating 5
Finger Lakes Premier Properties provided excellent customer service and the booking process was simple.
Michael C - Stay Date: 6/13/2024
Rating 5
Dean house rental
Location was amazing, house was clean and roomy. The only bad thing was the parking garage . It’s not too close to house and instructions to open it were never conveyed through the email . We had to contact maintenance to see how to work the garage doors . They did answer promptly. Overall it was a pretty view and relaxing atmosphere.
Lisa P - Stay Date: 5/25/2024
Rating 5
Great view.
We really enjoyed our stay.
Denise D - Stay Date: 5/17/2024
Rating 5
Dean lake house

Great spot. Needs a few updates. Parking is an issue for this house.

Donna H from Evans, New York - Stay Date: 8/25/2023
Rating 2
Not a Pretty Picture

Unfortunately, due to our age, we could not navigate the narrow staircase and couldn’t take advantage of the upstairs king bed. Taking luggage upstairs is challenging. The bedrooms and bathrooms are small. The house is in area close to a salt factory. Semi trucks drive past the house. Walking over the railroad tracks to get to the dock is difficult. The water next to the dock is littered with debris. The landscaping is weed invested and overgrown, and the outdoor furniture is shabby rusted.

Denis B from Clearwater, Florida - Stay Date: 8/6/2023
Rating 5
Perfect Girl?s Weekend

This house was exactly what we were looking for. It was spacious and had a large property to be able to spread out. It’s also within walking distance to downtown/the pier. Beautiful stay!

Rebecca Z from Reading, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 8/3/2023
Rating 5
We had a great relaxing experience at the property. It was so clean and made for an amazing vacation. The views were awesome! 
Jose S from Parsonsburg, MD - Stay Date: 10/17/2022
Rating 4
Friends weekend

The location was fantastic. Right on the water, 1/2 Mile walk to town. The kitchen was out fitted with just about everything anyone would need. The train coming by was really no big deal. Actually kind of exciting. Parking was a little different, garage was just past the house, plus you cannot park in front of the house. But other then that it was great to have a garage to park in. The bedroom upstairs with the King Bed, was really nice and comfy, the other two bedrooms not so much, a bit firmer of a mattress then expected. It could use a pillow topper, could help that problem.

Teresa K from Seymour, Connecticut - Stay Date: 10/27/2022

Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. Please come and stay with us again soon!

Finger Lakes Premier Properties staff
Posted: 2/22/2023
Rating 4
Great Lakefront Home on Seneca Lake

Great property to rent located just 1 mile north of downtown Watkins Glen. Older charming lakefront home. Kitchen was very well stocked, views of the lake were stunning.

Donna P from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 9/20/2021

We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay and we hope to host you again. 


Finger Lakes Premier Properties staff
Posted: 10/12/2021
Rating 5
Great Family Getaway in the Finger Lakes

This is a wonderful house for a fun family vacation. It’s highly recommended.

John P from Chatham, New Jersey - Stay Date: 8/21/2021

Thank you so much for the review and for recommending our rental. We hope to see you again during your next trip to the Finger Lakes.


Finger Lakes Premier Properties staff
Posted: 9/14/2021
Rating 5

Great place to stay, we enjoyed our time there. House was large, clean and we'll equipped with kitchen necessities.

Jill G from Orchard Park, New York - Stay Date: 8/2/2020
Rating 5
August 2019 Stay

Great House!! Plenty of room! Great back deck!!

Cheryl M - Stay Date:
Rating 5
July 2019 Stay

Overall we loved the property; great location; the process from reservation to entry in the house was very easy and straightforward.

Terri M - Stay Date:
Rating 5
June 2019 Stay

every room has a view I wish I could spend all summer there.

Zenaida R from Johnson City, NY - Stay Date:
Rating 5
June 2018 Stay

This was our first visit to the Finger Lakes. We had a great time. The location of the house was perfect. The view of the lake was breathtaking. Would recommend this property and company.

Chris G from Camp hill, PA - Stay Date: 6/22/2018
Rating 5
June 2018 Stay

 

The Dean Lake House was perfect for our needs! We were attending a wedding in Watkins Glen and the house was VERY close to the downtown area. The deck provides beautiful views and the train was a huge treat for the kids in our party. The house was big enough that travelling with 8 adults and 4 kids we did not feel at all cramped or crowded.
Caitlin M from Falls Church, VA - Stay Date: 6/8/2018
Rating 5
We LOVED our stay at the Dean Lake House! It was a great home to spend time together in and the large living spaces accommodated our big group. We are already making plans to come back again next year!
Robin from Orlando FL - Stay Date: 10/10/2013
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