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Burdett · New York · Seneca Lake

The Finger Lakes, done properly.

Two waterfront homes. Two private docks. One quiet stretch of Seneca Lake.

Direct booking · Best rate, no OTA fees · Reach Ben & Sarah, not a queue

Past guests welcome — book here, or text Sarah at (561) 346-6693

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Hosted by Ben & Sarah Hoadley·Direct booking · No OTA fees·Reply within 1 hour·Secure payment · Stripe·Licensed STR · Schuyler Co. NY

The Properties

Two homes. Two docks. One shoreline.

Lakeside Landing

Sleeps 12
5.0 · Five-star reviews

For families big enough to plan brunch for twelve.

A five-bedroom waterfront on Seneca Lake. 200 feet of private shale beach. A main-floor bedroom with a full bathroom across the hall — the layout most lake houses don’t offer. Built for the milestone weekend and the multi-gen reunion.

Own Private DockShale BeachFire PitLake ViewsSleeps 12
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Smooth Sailing

Sleeps 4
5.0 · Five-star reviews

For the trip you’d have planned anyway.

Wine, water, no dishes, the dog on the deck. A 657-square-foot cottage on Seneca Lake with floor-to-ceiling lake views, a queen bed, two kayaks at the dock, and fast Wi-Fi. Dog-friendly for two. Designed for two.

Own Private DockKayaks Included2 Fire PitsWine CountryCouples Retreat
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The Compound

Rent both. Host the whole group.

Exclusive access to both Lakeside Landing and Smooth Sailing — fourteen guests, two private docks, two beaches, and two fire pits across the full waterfront. Built for reunions, milestone celebrations, weddings, and small corporate retreats that deserve more than a hotel block.

14

Total Guests

Across both properties

2

Private Docks

Exclusive waterfront access

Finger Lakes

All to yourselves

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Plan Your Visit

Every season on Seneca Lake is different.

Spring

April — May

Wine trail awakens. Gorges open. Yours before the crowds arrive.

Watkins Glen State Park opens in May. Winery tasting rooms reopen with the new vintage. Book both properties for a private group getaway before summer pricing kicks in.

Summer

June — August

Nearly sold out. A few dates remain.

Peak season on Seneca Lake. Swimming, kayaking, and sunset cruises from the private dock. Book what's left before it's gone.

Limited Availability

Fall

September — October

Harvest week. Peak foliage. The wine trail at full volume.

Our quietest guests come in fall — wine-trip couples, small reunions, and repeat guests who know this is when the lake is at its best.

Planning around a race weekend or wine festival? See the signature events calendar →

What happens after you inquire

No support queue. Just us, on the other end.

The reason direct booking works: when you write to us, you reach Sarah or Ben. No agent, no chatbot, no four-day reply window.

01

You write

Send a message via /book or text Sarah directly. Tell us your dates, your group, what you’re hoping for.

Takes 2 minutes

02

We reply

Sarah responds within an hour during waking hours. Mid-night messages wait until breakfast. We answer specifics, not auto-replies.

Within 1 hour

03

Custom rate

We send a tailored quote based on your stay length, group size, and any add-ons. No surprise fees, no OTA markup, no resort tax.

Same day

04

Lock the dates

Secure booking via Stripe. Door code, Wi-Fi, and a printed Finger Lakes Companion waiting on the counter when you arrive.

Within 48 hours

If something feels off during your stay, you don’t open a ticket. You text Sarah. We live fifteen minutes up the lake.

Direct Guests

Book direct. Stay better.

When you book direct, you reach us — not a support queue. In 2026, Airbnb moved to a flat 15.5% host-only fee on every booking. When you book here instead, that fee stays with the property — and we price direct bookings lower than the Airbnb listing, plus a host who actually picks up.

Staying here is the first time. Staying here directly is every time after.

  • Best Direct Rate · No OTA Fees
  • Reach Ben & Sarah Directly
  • Reply Within 1 Hour, Waking Hours
  • Secure Stripe Payment · Licensed STR

Past guests: text or call Sarah at (561) 346-6693 for fastest response.

GUEST REVIEWS

Guests, in their own words.

5.0 ★ average · 7 guest reviews

★★★★★

What a wonderful stay we had at Lakeside Landing. The home is beautifully decorated and spacious, clean, and inviting. Both indoors and outdoors were perfect for us and the kids, with the entire surrounding area a great place to drive and explore. The kids enjoyed the games, playing on the beach, and making s'mores over the fire pit. And the views of Seneca Lake from the house were spectacular — especially in the colder months when the trees have no leaves. Would absolutely recommend for a family getaway.

Lakeside Landing · · Airbnb
★★★★★

This was our third 6 night stay at Smooth Sailing. It is now our go to place to relax and unwind. The cottage is right on the water and is so serene. The surrounding area has so much to see and do that you couldn't ask for anything more. The cottage is very clean and Sarah has thought of everything to make your stay feel like home! We have never had any questions or concerns during our stay but felt confident Sarah would respond quickly if we did. She is a definite super host!!! Our favorite places to eat are Elf in the Oak for breakfast sandwiches and Hector's Hideaway for dinner! We are already looking forward to coming back next year!!!

Smooth Sailing · · Airbnb
★★★★★

An absolute gem! Private, lots of amenities, and a spacious place. No shortage of areas to sit outside to enjoy the lakefront property and views. We took advantage of the available kayaks, paddle boards, and tubes at the dock, and the family enjoyed the office/library and games. Just a short drive to Watkins Glen where we hiked on the trails and enjoyed more scenery and waterfalls. Sarah was very responsive to our messages and questions. Will definitely book again!

Lakeside Landing · · Airbnb

The Dockhouse Insider List

One email a month. From us.

A short monthly note from Ben and Sarah — what’s open on the wine trail, what the mornings look like in April, the week in October when the lake goes quiet. Written, not auto-generated. Reply to any email and you reach us directly.

When a calendar week opens up — a cancellation, a fresh release — Insiders sometimes hear about it before it surfaces on the booking sites. No pitches, no upsell sequences. Editorial, not promotional.

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A Note From Your Hosts

We built Lakeside Landing FLX because Seneca Lake deserved to be stewarded, not just rented. Every decision — from the dock to the sheets to the Finger Lakes Companion waiting in each house — is considered. If something’s off during your stay, you’ll hear back from us in hours, not days.

— The Hoadley Family, Burdett NY