Serene wine country chateau - adjacent to Seneca Lake and wineries

Beautiful architect designed home with a picturesque view of Seneca Lake and sprawling backyard, located in the middle of all the finger lakes has to offer. Minutes from wineries, breweries, scenic Smith park with lake access, Watkins glen gorge, the Village of Watkins Glen, and only 30 minutes from Ithaca and Corning. Perfect for groups and families and add on packages are available (wine tasting, charcuterie boards, breakfast, etc) inquire for information!

The home is open concept with a first floor master bedroom (king bed) with a tv and attached bathroom (with jetted tub and walk-in shower). The first floor also includes one other bedroom/office (with queen bed and built-in desk workspace + extra monitor with hdmi hookups). The living space has a breakfast nook, covered outdoor dining area, dining room, chef’s kitchen, living room with sectional, and a large front deck with a grill (1 propane tank provided per visit), outdoor furniture and hot tub. The second floor includes 2 queen bedrooms (one bedroom has full size futon in addition to queen bed) with closets, TVs, and a full bathroom. A sprawling yard surrounds the property, feel free to explore the grounds. There is a fire pit to right of the house under a grove of trees, please bring firewood (or can be purchased from Dandy or Walmart) if you would like use it.

Guests have private access to the home, front deck, and covered outdoor dining area. Access to driveway and large yard (property is ~7 acres) is shared with me, my dog Lucy, and kitten Gus who live on the property in attached basement apartment.

Country living reminders:
Please refrain from putting anything other than toilet paper in the toilet, we are on a septic system. We are on well water, while there is a water softener filtration system, it is not perfect, and you may notice a sulfur smell from time to time. The water has been tested and is potable (safe for drinking, bathing, etc). For your convenience, we also provide a water cooler which dispenses ice water, room temperature water, and hot water for tea or French press coffee.

Pet policy:
If you will be bringing a dog, please add it to the reservation as there is a $150 non refundable pet fee. More than 1 dog or any other type of pet will need to be approved on a case by case basis, please inquire before booking (additional fees may apply for more than one dog or for pet damage or messes discovered after the reservation). Please refrain from allowing dogs on the furniture and beds.

Winter months:
For reservations during winter months (November-March), 4WD or AWD vehicle is recommended to access the home in case of snow or ice as it 1/4 mile down a non-paved lake road.

Fire policy:
Please note; use of the fireplace in the living room is not permitted. You are invited to use and enjoy the outdoor fire pit located to the right of the deck in a grove of trees.

Chateau Willow is located in the town of Hector which is home to many wineries, breweries, and restaurants. It is on a private lake road with a few neighbors above and several more below. Feel free to walk around the private road if you would like, but please mindful of not disturbing neighbors.

Public transportation hasn't quite reached Seneca Lake yet, although there are a few Uber drivers. Uber service is available intermittently so to be safe, plan to travel in your own vehicle or set up a transportation service (more detail in guidebook). The nearby main road (414) is quite busy and not recommended for walking. Feel free to reach out for a ride if you are in a bind, and will certainly help if possible!