Lodging · South East Seneca

Single Island Shores

29 luxury lakeside and lakeview cottages in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country — private decks, Seneca Lake sunsets, and a boat dock steps from your door.

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Hector, NY
29 Cottages · Sleeps 4–14
Lake Views from Every Cottage
Boat Dock & Lakefront Deck
Fire Pits & Gas Grills
Accessible Units Available
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Single Island Shores

Single Island Shores is a one-of-a-kind cottage resort on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake in Hector, NY — 29 thoughtfully built vacation rentals spread across a hillside property that reaches all the way to the water. Opened in June 2016 with the first set of lakeside cottages, the property has grown through expansions in 2017 and 2019 into one of the most complete lakeside lodging experiences in the Finger Lakes.

Every cottage features a private deck with panoramic lake views, and the property includes a communal lakefront deck and boat dock, fire pits, gas grills, a children's playground, and free on-site parking with room for boat trailers. Whether you're here for a romantic weekend, a family vacation, a friend group wine weekend, or a quiet work-from-lake escape — Single Island Shores has a cottage to match.

The location is genuinely unbeatable. You're steps from Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, minutes from 20-plus wineries, breweries, and the Finger Lakes Distilling — and just down the road from Stonecat Cafe, Red Newt Cellars, Lucky Hare Brewing, and Watkins Glen State Park. It's the best possible base for exploring the east shore of Seneca Lake.

🏳️‍🌈 Proud Certified — LGBTQ+ inclusive, trained and verified through Travel Proud's certification with Booking.com. Everyone is welcome here.

What Makes It Special

Lake Views

Panoramic Seneca Lake views from every cottage deck — including legendary sunsets.

Boat Dock

Communal lakefront deck and boat dock for all guests — plus parking for boat trailers.

Fire Pits

Multiple communal fire pits with lake views — s'mores kits available at the office.

Wine Trail Access

Steps from Hazlitt, minutes from 20+ wineries, breweries, and a distillery.

Private Cottages

Knotty pine construction, rustic appeal, and luxurious comfort — no shared walls.

Family Friendly

Children's playground on site — great for families alongside couples and friend groups.

Accessible Units

Handicap accessible one-bedroom cottages available — inclusive hospitality for all guests.

Proud Certified

LGBTQ+ certified and trained through Travel Proud — everyone is welcome and celebrated.

Choose Your Cottage

29 cottages across four styles — from cozy getaways for two to sprawling chalets for groups of 14. All feature private decks with lake views.

Single Island Shores cottage deck with wine

1-Bedroom Cottage

Sleeps 4
Queen bedroom + queen sleeper sofa
Lakeview or Upper Lakeview options
Kitchenette (fridge, micro, Keurig)
Accessible unit available · 390 sq ft

2-Bedroom Cottage

Sleeps 6
2 queen bedrooms + sleeper sofa
Lakefront, Lakeside, or Lakeview
Full kitchen + gas grill with propane
Spacious living room with lake views

4-Bedroom Cottage

Sleeps 12
4 bedrooms · 2,100 sq ft
Upper Lakeview with panoramic views
Full kitchen + oven + gas grill
Expansive living spaces throughout

Lakefront Grand Chalet

Sleeps 14
1,600 sq ft · Directly on the water
Large wrap-around deck · Lakefront
Full kitchen + gas grill with propane
The ultimate Seneca Lake group stay

What's Included

Single Island Shores knotty pine cottage interior
Private deck · Lake views
Communal boat dock
Fire pits on property
Gas grills (select units)
Free high-speed WiFi
Flat-screen TV every room
A/C & heating
Full kitchen (select units)
Free parking · Boat trailers OK
Children's playground
Accessible cottages
Lakefront sun deck

Our Story

Single Island Shores has quietly become one of the best places to stay in the entire Finger Lakes — and the reviews say it better than we could. The combination of private cottages, real lake access, and a location that puts you within five minutes of more wineries than you can visit in a weekend is hard to beat.

What keeps people coming back is Ashley and the team. The hospitality here is genuinely warm — guests consistently mention how well-maintained everything is, how quickly issues get resolved, and how much the staff cares. The dock at sunset, the fire pit with s'mores, and the view from the upper lakeview cottages at dawn are the kinds of things that turn a wine weekend into a Finger Lakes tradition.

— South East Seneca

Tips for Guests

  • Book the cottage type directly on singleislandshores.com — you can see the map and choose your exact unit and view position.
  • Upper Lakeview cottages have the best sunrise views — Lakefront units are closest to the water for sunsets and dock access.
  • The hill down to the lakefront deck is steep — worth knowing before bringing elderly guests or mobility aids, though accessible units are available.
  • Pick up a s'mores kit at the office when you check in — the fire pits overlooking the lake at night are one of the best parts of the stay.
  • Ask the team for their current winery recommendations — they know the trail and can point you to what's pouring well right now.
  • Two-bedroom and larger cottages include a gas grill with propane — pick up local meats from The Burdett Exchange for a proper lakeside cookout.

Explore South East Seneca

Everything you need for an exceptional Finger Lakes stay — minutes from Single Island Shores.