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Finger Lakes Retreat for Thanksgiving & "It's a Wonderful Life Fest"!

Vacation home in Waterloo with kitchen and patio

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Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Consider a stay at Finger Lakes Retreat for Thanksgiving & "It's a Wonderful Life Fest"! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Finger Lakes Retreat for Thanksgiving & "It's a Wonderful Life Fest"!

Celebrate Thanksgiving or experience the "It's a Wonderful Life" Festival from our peaceful country home in the Finger Lakes, minutes from Seneca Falls. Enjoy roomy space for four adults in two private queen bedrooms- each with it's own full bath. The well-stocked kitchen offers everything you'll need. Living room and deck offer breathtaking views of rolling farmland and Amish country. The views are spectacular for sunrise, sunset, and meteor showers! Laundry facilities add convenience, and the clip clop of Amish carriages add the charm. Yost House is nicely private and surrounded by beauty. Enjoy the deck and relax by the firepit (weather-permitting, of course). The circular driveway allows for easy in and out and it's only a few short miles to neighboring towns and multiple wineries (the nearest winery is only a couple miles away)!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
You may leave used towels on the floor in the washer/dryer area on your departure date.
Check for any remaining personal or food items and dispose of take with you.
Come to Yost House again...!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Waterloo, NY

What's nearby

  • Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Ventosa Vineyards - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 16 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Cayuga Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sauder's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Star Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Connie's Diner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finger Lakes Retreat for Thanksgiving & "It's a Wonderful Life Fest"! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finger Lakes Retreat for Thanksgiving & "It's a Wonderful Life Fest"!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finger Lakes Retreat for Thanksgiving & "It's a Wonderful Life Fest"!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Finger Lakes Retreat for Thanksgiving & "It's a Wonderful Life Fest"! located?

Situated in Waterloo, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Swedish Hill Winery and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cayuga Lake and Muranda Cheese Company. Peter Whitmer Log Home and Three Brothers Wineries and Estates are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Finger Lakes Retreat for Thanksgiving & "It's a Wonderful Life Fest"! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D T.

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

Beautiful country side, very quiet.

Quiet and peaceful. Minutes from the lake. Clean and roomie.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

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

Excellent Value

My husband and I stayed for four nights and found this property to be an excellent value overall. It was comfortable, well outfitted, free of unwanted fragrances or smells, good Wi-Fi, with a terrific HVAC system, great well water and nice pressure for the master shower, in a quiet, peaceful, pastoral setting. Wishes for our next stay are more attention to cleaning all the floors and more than two windows with screens to let fresh air in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

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

Weekend in the finger lakes

Dawn’s place was in a beautiful area with convenient access to the finger lakes. We went to visit wineries and everything was less than 30 minutes away. The house was clean and well stocked, minus some toiletries. The beds were very comfortable. Parking and check in were super easy, and Dawn was very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

Super Host and Hostess

My husband, son and I traveled separately. They arrived a day early and were able to go ahead and check in. Met the host and hostest, very nice people. The house is well stocked and clean. Bonus having access to a washer and dryer. Beautiful setting and perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Peaceful getaway near the Finger Lakes

My stay was very nice. The house is tucked away in farm land near finger lakes. Inside was very clean and had anything we would need. Ran out of time to enjoy the fire pit perched in front of a very nice view of the countryside. (maybe next time). Overall, was very a nice and hassle free stay at this VRBO location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our host Dawn was great. Her communication is spot on. She always answers when you reach out. The accommodations were comfortable. We liked that she had a Keurig and she supplied some pods.It was really close to all the wineries. It is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very comfortable and quiet with a back porch looking out onto the beautiful farmlands. The location been Seneca and Cayuga Lakes made it perfect for all the activities the region had to offer. It was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Wine and falls!

Out in the country! Peaceful. Beautiful! Close to both lakes. Definitely coming back. THANKS
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERRI B.

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

Biking and wineries visit!

Place is in a great location!! Very nice stay, close to wineries. Roads were great for biking!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Fishing

Great location. Right in between 2 lakes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Great stay

Very nice place and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve b.

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

Country Life

If you like out of the way places to stay with beautiful sunrises and sunset, this is it. You'll hear a rooster in the morning along with chickens running around next door. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter F.

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

Amazing country cute house

Beautiful views and a great stay! Dawn was an awesome host, her house had all the amenities you could need, it was super clean and cozy! We loved watching the amazing sunrise each morning on the back deck, not to mention the bed was super comfortable and we were able to get a great nights rest! I would highly recommend this stay if your looking for a cozy country quite get away in the finger lakes!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024