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Guesthouse at the Woodlands

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Open floor plan!
Kitchen
Cozy corners!
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Montour Falls, NY
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Seneca Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Watkins Glen International
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bonus Room

2 Double Futons

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Guesthouse at the Woodlands

If you like to be in the woods but also within walking distance of a village, then this is the perfect place for you! This completely renovated guesthouse has all the perks of being at home and is uniquely situated in the heart of the Finger Lakes. The guesthouse includes accommodations for six, has a fully equipped kitchen, a master suite with a soaking tub, three stone patios, an outside fire pit, a six-person hot tub, washer/dryer, and three acres of charming, wooded walking trails. This location is so picturesque that you have to see it to believe it!

Connected to the Catherine Valley Trail, this is a great option for nature lovers. The property is centrally located between Ithaca, Corning, and Elmira. Watkins Glen International is less than five miles away and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail begins 3 miles from this location. If you're traveling with family or friends, for work or for pleasure, crave adrenaline or love the secluded woodlands, this is the place for you!

The perfect getaway for any season!

Property manager

Richard Carroll
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Montour Falls

Located in Montour Falls, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watkins Glen State Park and Mark Twain State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Montour Falls, NY

What's nearby

  • She-Qa-Ga Falls - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eagle Cliff Falls - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Chemung County Transportation Center - 29 min drive
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse at the Woodlands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse at the Woodlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse at the Woodlands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guesthouse at the Woodlands located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of She-Qa-Ga Falls and Montour Falls Memorial Library. Schuyler Hospital and Eagle Cliff Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel H.

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

Home Base

A very nice home base to explore the Watkins Glen and finger lakes areas. The trail being nearby was nice as we could bike when the weather cooperated. The property was clean and well appointed. We would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David t.

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

Great spot!

Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe R.

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

Great Location

The property feels so secluded, but it was only a 10-15 minute drive from all the places we were headed during our trip. Montour Falls and Watkins Glen were both such cute little towns and we happened to be there during the Fall Festival! Richard and Rebekah were great hosts. The property was better than we imagined. The guest house is up on the hill and their main house property is beautiful to look down upon. We had a great time and will definitely consider staying here the next time I am in the finger lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

AWESOME TRIP

We had a wonderful stay at the guesthouse❤️. Five people two kids And a whole Lotta fun! Very relaxing while being near the NASCAR race, track and enjoying breweries and nature. We got a bit of everything! The house was just perfect. Everything we needed and more the owners were easy to reach and answered all my questions.. Five stars easy looking forward to our next trip
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Home base for Watkins Glen and wine trail

The property is a great home base for accessing Watkins Glen and the Seneca Lake wine trail. It was clean and comfortable for our family, and the hot tub was a nice bonus after a day of hiking. Would definitely recommend this place for exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

Perfect Finger Lakes getaway

This place is wonderful! A private, quiet spot with a beautiful view, the house is clean and cozy, with modern appliances and a stocked kitchen. The porch has a great view, with comfy chairs and a grill nearby. And there's a hot tub! Great way to start and end the day. The owners are awesome. Great to deal with, very helpful, real fast response to questions, tons of local knowledge. They've created a mowed path on the back of the property that leads to the Catharine Valley Trail which is a beautiful walk. Super nice people. If you're planning a Finger Lakes vacation this is the place to stay! It's quiet, peaceful, private, yet close to lots of great wineries, parks, and food. Tops Market is a full grocery store not 5 minutes from the house, so you can get what you need quick and easy. And you'll pass a waterfall on the way. The Carrolls are great hosts, they'll make your stay special. We will definitely be back. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Beautiful place

Wonderful home for a fun girls weekend. Clean and well-stocked. The large hot tub was a hit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Highly Recommend

Clean. Spacious. Secluded. Many luxuries. Highly recommend this property and the hosts were wonderful. We are already scheduled for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor E.

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

Wine Festival

Fantastic, hidden gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great Place for Our Mini Vacation

Clean and comfortable home in a nice quiet location. Perfect place for us to stay with friends during our visit to the area. Close to wineries and Watkins Glen State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

Perfect

Place was just as described, beautiful and super clean! Kitchen has everything you need to cook meals! Hot tub is the perfect ending each night to relax and help sore muscles from hiking. Place is so convenient to town, grocery store and Seneca Lake. Enjoyed staying here and would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Watkins Glen Getaway

The house was great! Well stocked. Unfortunately, there was a birds nest in the grill, so we decided not to use that. That's what happens when you're in nature though! The location of the house was perfect for our itinerary. It was just a short drive to Watkins Glen State Park. The bicycle path near the house was great as well! It's a wonderful area! Rick and Rebecca were great with communication during our 3 night stay as well. The washer and dryer were a lovely added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Perfect stay!

We truly enjoyed our stay and Rich and Rebekah were very responsive and helpful. The location is just minutes from Watkins Glen , close to wineries and restaurants. The property was just as described - modern and clean. We really enjoyed the hot tub and its ease of use! Hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

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

FLX

great time visiting FLX
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

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

Lovely stay at Guesthouse at the Woodlands

My husband, adult daughter and her friend stayed at the Guesthouse for 3 nights. We were traveling to see the eclipse. The Guesthouseat the Woodlands appealed to us because of it's proximity to nice places to hike. The Guesthouse was perfect for the 4 of us. It was very clean, very well equipped and very comfortably outfitted with cozy living room furnitureThe beds were very comfortable as well. It was too chilly to spend much time sitting on the lovely porch but we did make use of the hot tub, which was great! The Guesthouse has a pathway that links to the local trail system which made it very easy, and very safe to walk into town to view the falls and/ or get a bite to eat. We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Beautiful and peaceful getaway

The property felt like home from the minute we arrived to the unfortunate task of having to leave. My wife and I loved the location, so close to town and attractions but far enough away to only hear the sounds of nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence D.

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

Fabulous fall stay

Two friends and myself celebrated my 60th birthday. This clean, well maintained, darling place. Offered a central area to travel by car to many out lying places to visit. In our three night stay. We visited the Corning Museum, ate at the famous Moosewood restaurant. Had a class in cooking at The NY Kitchen, spa day at Rasaspa, hiked some local falls, did wine tastings. We came back for the evenings to a camp fire and soak in the hot tub. Hanging outside on the front porch listening to the rain in the crisp air of fall. A very memorable time indeed. Thank you for creating such a haven. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April Dawn A.

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

Super cute option in a great location

House was very clean, cute and maintained with everything you need to be comfortable. Hot tub was great! Really quaint area and would definitely visit again. Thanks for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan j.

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

Clean, comfortable, peaceful!

This Montour Falls home was a great place to stay while visiting the Finger Lakes area. The home was very comfortable and clean. The surrounding area is scenic and very quiet and peaceful. The owner was responsive to the few questions we had and offered several solid recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

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

Perfect little getaway

Enjoyed our little getaway in the guesthouse. Very cozy, home away from home. Location is perfect for hiking and wineries. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Country setting

Great place, just barely out if town. Convenient to parks and wineries
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Great little getaway

Very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Richard Carroll

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Rick and Rebekah Carroll are no strangers to hospitality. Rick previously owned a vacation rental for 7 years, and Rebekah was the Executive Director of the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce. Their past experience allows them to be terrific hosts!

Why they chose this property

This property have been completed renovated in the last two years and has all the perks of being at home - beautiful furnishings, terrific finish work, and lots of personal touches. Additionally, the natural surroundings are sure to put you at peace! It is everything a home away from home should be...and more!

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests