Finger Lakes Log Cabins (Four) near Seneca Lake

Located in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes Wine Country, Catharine Cottages is only a quick jaunt to many fine restaurants, shops, galleries, museums, and wineries. Our guests can tour, taste, or picnic at over 60 wineries located on Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lakes. They can spend the day shopping down an historic Market Street or Museum hop all day. Stay in one of our four comfortable and private cottages and you can wander our park-like setting or sit on your private porch and relax to the soothing sounds of Catharine Creek. Whether sipping wine on your porch or napping in our comfortable beds, Catharine Cottages offer a timeless country feel and a tranquil setting from which to enjoy the bounties of the New York Finger Lakes Wine Country.

Each cottage is equipped with a plush top double bed, double futon couch, heat/airconditioning, table and chairs, refrigerator, coffee-maker, microwave and a ¾ bath (sink, shower, toilet). All bedding, linens, and towels are included. Outside you'll find a private porch perfect for your morning coffee or the afternoon 'toddy. There are also charcoal grills, picnic tables, and fire rings at each cottage - plus a beautiful view of Catharine Creek!

The Finger Lakes are a noted distinction in New York ' the natural wonderland offers one of the most visually stunning and peaceful getaways in the United States. Nowhere are these attributes more prevalent than in the shimmering lakes themselves ' the long, slender bodies of water offer an invigorating splash of fun and host a full range of year-round activities. Wine lovers also find the Finger Lakes as a most treasured winery destination ' renowned for its production of award-winning wines.

The Finger Lakes Region is said to have gotten its name from an old Iroquois legend ' the Gread God Manitou wanted to reward the Iroquois Confederacy for their courage in battle and their loyalty to the Great Spirit. He brought part of their happy hunting ground down from the heavens, but the hand of Manitou slipped when as he was bringing it down and caused six indentations now known as the Finger Lakes: Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco and Skaneateles.

Watkins Glen is principally known for it 's spectacular State Park and the Watkins Glen International Racing Circuit. The State Park is a wondrous 1,000-acre park in the Village of Watkins Glen. It is filled with erosion-sculptured chasms, rock formations, and nineteen waterfalls. Visitors walking the trail pass by caves, rock caverns, walk behind two of the waterfalls and will climb 600 feet in elevation in the one and half miles of trail.

The Watkins Glen International Racing circuit brings over 6-months of racing enthusiasts to the area ' hosting such races as NASCAR, INDY, Daytona Prototypes, and the Vintage Cup ' just to name a few.

Just south of Watkins Glen, is the second largest town in Schuyler County, Montour Falls. It hosts one of the most impressive waterfalls in the area ' the 165-foot Chequagua Falls, which can be viewed from the base of the falls right off of Main Street. It was the home to Queen Catharine Montour, for whom the town is named after, and is the resting place for her as well as Charles Cook. Charles Cook was instrumental in the formation of Schuyler County ' he built canals, hotels, St. Paul 's Church, Havana Bank and the People 's College (now know as NYS Academy of Fire Science).

Geneva is situated at the northern end of Seneca Lake ' home to Hobart College, the oldest college in western New York. It has many stately homes and centuries-old trees and is very near to two state parks, Seneca Lake State Park and Sampson State Park.

Ithaca, a very picturesque town at the southern end of Cayuga Lake, is the home of Cornell University and Ithaca College. Another well known town for its waterfalls ' deserving its infamous tagline 'Ithaca is Gorges. Several State Parks are near by ' Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, Robert H. Treman State Park and Taughannock Falls State Park ' with a drop of 214 feet, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Rocky Mountains. Ithaca is also known as the cultural center of the Finger Lakes ' home to many museums, theater companies, orchestras, dance groups, music festivals, and much, much more. It is also the home of the ice cream sundae!

Hammondsport, originally called Pleasant Valley, is named after Lazarus Hammond who built its streets and village square in 1807. It is located at the southern end of Keuka Lake and is home to the first winery in the region, Pleasant Valley Wine Company, founded in 1860. Hammondsport was put on the viticultural map in 1867 when it received a gold metal for one of its champagne at the Vienna Exposition in Paris, France.

These historic communities with scenic situations all are tourist destinations, as is the village of Aurora, which is situated on the east shore of Cayuga Lake. Although not on one of the lakes, the nearby city of Corning is also a major destination for visitors, because of its famous glass museum and demonstrations. Similarly, the villages of Seneca Falls and Waterloo, although not on lakes, attract many to the several sites of the Women 's Rights National Historical Park and the National Women 's Hall of Fame.