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Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country

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Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country

Two bedroom, one bathroom cottage on the water with amazing sunrise views. Brand new dock built in 2022. Two queen size beds, one full size bed, one crib and an additional pull out couch AND futon in living room if needed. Large bedroom has air conditioning (with one queen, one full, and crib). Perfect for a family escape on the lake or a couples getaway in wine country. Private dock, beach with fire pit, and plenty of space behind house for lawn games. Covered parking available for two vehicles. Plenty of parking in back for boat, boat trailer, etc. Newly renovated kitchen. Brand New Gas Fireplace 2020 for chilly mornings or evenings. Two single person kayaks, canoe, and rowboat available on property for use. WiFi and smart TV available.

Property manager

Kerri Caslin

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in house or on front porch.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: One crib available upstairs

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waterfront Property on Cayuga Lake in the Heart of Wine Country

About the neighborhood

Map
Ovid, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sheldrake Point Winery - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Wells College - 51 min drive - 58.9 km
  • Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes - 58 min drive - 62.3 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Dragon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Knapp Winery & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Owl Wine Company - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ovid cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Thirsty Owl Wine Company. Buttonwood Grove Winery is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S K.

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

Relaxing Lake Getaway

We enjoyed our stay the house it had everything we needed for a few days of R& R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Vacation

Great property right on the lake! Loved all of the amenities...would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art H.

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

Great place.

Awesome place to overlook Cayuga lake. Great accommodations. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette J.

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

Great few days on the lake!

House is great and the lake access and dock to swim from cannot be beat. Had a great few days away from the city. Owner was very responsive and assisted with everything we needed. Overall excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Beautiful spot

My friends and I had a lovely time here. The front porch and screened front room were perfect for early morning views of the lake and bug free evening views. Cabin was well stocked with everything we needed to cook with. Would re-visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy L.

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

Comfortable, 3day Cayuga lake fishing trip

Very comfortable stay, the weather (heat) was very uncomfortable on the lake when we weren’t moving. For two men 74 years old the steps to bedroom and bathroom were a challenge. But overall it was a great beachfront rental with very nice neighbors. If there tie up lugs on the dockit would have been better for our boat. Thank you Keri and Nic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M., Cooperstown

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

A great place to relax at the lake!

Our family had a great time relaxing and enjoying the water at the Caslin Cottage. The kids enjoyed the swimming and kayaks and enjoyed having their own big bedroom to retreat to for quiet time. The firepit and seating on the shore was great for Smores in the evening and the views are beautiful day and night. We cooked almost all of our meals at the house and had no issues with finding everything we needed. Checking in and out was easy and seamless. Thank you Caslin family for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Great location

My husband and I, and my sister and brother-in-law stayed at this lovely, rustic cottage after a day of being chauffeured by a friend to a number of wineries. We, unfortunately, weren't able to enjoy the waterside because of high winds, but we enjoyed playing cards on the enclosed porch for the evening. Every possible amenity was provided - many thoughtful touches. Very quiet area - we walked the road in the morning. We'd stay again - seems like a great place for families as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

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

Cozy get-away at Cayuga Lake

Our family had a great time at this cozy little cottage! We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, playing games and fishing off the dock. We visited 4 state parks while there and saw so many waterfalls and gorges. We also walked to Thirsty Owl one afternoon for lunch. The cottage was clean and had the amenities needed for our family of 5. Kerri was responsive to all of my questions and made us feel welcome. This was our first time visiting the finger lake region and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Caryn B.

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

Nice rustic cabin

We had a great stay at the Caslin cottage! The cabin is very rustic but was clean. The shower is not the greatest and could have used a little bleach on the seams. A new shower head would make a world of difference. The rest of the cottage was spotless and comfortable. Beds were firm and comfy, kitchen had everything we needed. The view from the front porch and the dock were unbeatable and we enjoyed a lot of time spent outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Robert N.

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

Perfect rustic lake house

This rustic lake house was perfect for our family gathering. Everyone was very relaxed and pretty comfortable. The lake front was perfect, shade and sun, wonderful swimming for little ones, and adults, porches great for eating outside or in. Great fires st night. Downside, could not use oven, smoked when turned on even after cleaning and granddaughter stung by bees from ground bee nest in from of house. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

patty F.

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

Lakefront getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Caslin Cottage. The owners are very responsive to any questions you may have. The porch overlooking the lake was perfect for morning coffee, and while enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. Beds were comfortable, and you could see the moon over the lake while sitting on the bed. The shower was a bit rustic, but served its purpose. We loved having access to the kayaks. Thirsty Owl Bistro offers a lovely lunch overlooking the lake, and it is right down the street. We hope to return to this lovely cottage next time we are in the finger lakes region.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Reneka S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No comment

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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

Great time had by all

The location is ideal for exploring wineries, going boating or fishing swimming, just hanging out or visiting local parks. Everything thing you need. Steps to lake with nice fire pit and dock. Inside space is more than ample and although rustic is really charming. We loved having our coffee on the deck with choice of comfy seating. The inside has a nice sized dining table we also used for game night. The larger of the the two bedrooms is spacious and the other has a queen bed and fine for two. My only complaint is that my time went too quickly. My daughter and partner loved to kayak and we all loved hanging out by the fire pit. We really do d not need to bother host because instructions so clear. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Z.

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

Quaint and comfortable

Great Lake views and comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

May C.

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

Cute, quiet, serene piece of paradise

We were so lucky to wake up to a beautiful lake every morning. Wish we could have stayed longer. We visited all around: Ithaca for lake trout fishing, Seneca Falls for a late-night dinner, wineries, beers, and hiking. We really enjoyed the atmosphere of the house and its simple and lovely comforts. We had great weather and loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E.

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

A little piece of heaven

This was our second time staying here and it was just as wonderful the second time. We splurged and rented a boat for a few days and the kids loved every minute of it. The house is perfect for a small family and being able to just run out the door and jump off the dock is priceless. We enjoyed paddling, swimming, hiking, and biking the area. A last day highlight was lunch at the Thirsty Owl. We already know there will be a third visit at some point. Thanks to the Caslin family for opening up such a special place to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

glen b.

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

quiet cottage on the lake, this is it

Very relaxing and elm beach is a friendly neighborhood, nice water, and wildlife. Ospray and mink are locals to watch fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Perfect location!

I can’t say enough about this location! At first I was hesitant about the road between the house and the shoreline and asked Kerri about the traffic. She was right.. very little traffic and limited to residents. I’d guess ten vehicles passed by in four days, and there are speed bumps so they travel at a snails pace. The reviews are correct in that the house is on the ‘rustic’ side, but it has all the amenities and had plenty of room for our party of four. The flow from the back door was the kitchen, to the living room, to a nice enclosed patio/dining room, to the open front porch where the views of the lake are incredible! We used the two kayaks several times a day. Although the kitchen was fully stocked, we used only the stove top and cooked all meals on the nice grill in the backyard. The fridge/freezer had food already in it, assuming that the house is used by the owner when not reserved, but we neatly moved things aside to give ourselves a dedicated shelf in the fridge and used the door of the freezer so my family knew what foods/drink I brought. It wasn’t a dealbreaker, truthfully. I’ve stayed on Seneca Lake which is more commercialized, more traffic and more wineries. On Cayuga Lake, we traveled to about ten different wineries/distilleries all within about a 12 mile stretch. The views of the lake along the way made the ride worth it. There is even a winery not far from the entrance to our quiet street if you’re up for a walk (up a hill) when traveling from the house. Booking was easy, communications were clear and the cancellation policy is very generous, too. Highly recommend for families with children, quiet girls getaway or anyone who is a water enthusiast! Oh, and the walk out onto the private pier to view the skies at sunrise and sunset make for some beautiful pictures! Truly is an amazing location. We’ll be back - 100%!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Lake

Great host to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Melinda K.

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

Perfect location to see the area!

It was great for seeing the area - State and National Parks (waterfalls and hiking, seeing where the women's movement began in Seneca Falls, locks on the Erie Canal), wineries, college campuses of interest (my husband a Cornell grad and my mother a Wells grad). And good local restaurants (let me recommend the Hazelnut Kitchen in Trumansburg). And cheese! And did I say wineries?? But, the cabin is a cabin. It's comfortable, with everything you might need. We're older, so didn't make use of the water sports. We just loved the view!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spiros M.

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

Great Location Awesome Hosts

This rental is located right on Cayuga Lake. Perfect location and close to some excellent wineries. The house has a cozy feel and everything you would want for a lake experience. The hosts were very accommodating and provided excellent recommendations. Kerri went above and beyond as the host. Our daughter left her iPad and she immediately mailed it back. The master bedroom is spacious with two beds and has a great view in the morning. The fire pit (free wood) makes a night in front of the lake very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this rental and the hosts make the whole experience even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

LIZBETH C.

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

Great little get away

Great little spot for a get away. Cute little camp with lake frontage. Within walking distance to a winery and short drive from many others. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Perfect lake getaway

This is a wonderful cottage with great lake access in a quiet community. My stay was relaxing and stress-free. Everything was perfect and the hosts were responsive, helpful, and sweet. Can't wait to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

Summer Mini-Vacation

We had a great time staying at Kerri's Lake House, the house was charming and had everything we needed. We loved being on the lake and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Kerri was an exceptional host and was very prompt with all communications and recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021