Location: Sheldrake, Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, USA (20 Miles from Ithaca or Waterloo/Geneva)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Windgarth House is located on the west shore of Cayuga Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country, across the road from the Sheldrake Point Winery and Cafe. Only 12 miles from Taughannock Falls State Park and 20 miles from Ithaca, it is nestled in a prime location. We rent the top floor or the entirety of this beautiful lakehouse by the week during the summer (late June until Labor Day) or for shorter stays the rest of the year (2 night minimum).
Windgarth House is right on the lake, with only a gently sloping lawn and beautiful gardens with mature shade trees separating the house from the lakefront. There are no stairs and no road between the house and lake, as is common elsewhere on Cayuga Lake. The house is located on a cove near Sheldrake Point. The water is shallow at the shore and gradually becomes deeper along the dock, to about four feet at the end of the dock. It is ideal for wading and swimming for children of all ages and adults. We provide a canoe and kayak, life jackets and other water toys for our guests' use.
The area around Windgarth House is ideal for long walks along the lake and biking. There are many hiking opportunities in the area, including at Taughannock Falls State Park.
If you have a smaller party, contact us for details - you can rent only the upstairs floor for a discounted rate.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: The washer is located in the downstairs utility room of the house.
- Dryer: The dryer is located in the downstairs utility room of the house.
- Linens Provided: We also provide beach towels.
- Garage: One car can be parked in the garage.
- Off Street Parking: There is parking for one car (in front of the garage) and one car parallel to the road. Parking for additional vehicles is available across the street by arrangement with the owner.
- Gas Fireplace: There is a gas fireplace in the downstairs kitchen/living room overlooking the lake.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : There is a queen bed in an upstairs bedroom and another in the downstairs bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed: The second bedroom upstairs has two twin beds.
- Convertible Bed: There is a sofa bed (double bed size) in the upstairs living room and in the downstairs kitchen/living room.
- Entertainment
- CD Player (2)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : There are two fully equipped kitchens, one on the upstairs floor and one on the downstairs floor. The upstairs kitchen has a dishwasher and microwave.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: There is a toaster and coffeemaker in both kitchens and a coffee grinder in the upstairs kitchen.
- Refrigerator (2) : One in each kitchen.
- Dishwasher: In the upstairs kitchen.
- Microwave: In the upstairs kitchen.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: We have a Weber charcoal grill.
- Deck/Patio: There is a picnic table on the lawn between the house and the lake. There is a deck area near the dock right by the water.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: There is a very gently sloping lawn from the house to the lake - no stairs, no cliff. There is a swimming dock by the shore. The water starts out shallow and gradually increases to about 4 feet in depth at the end of the dock.
- Communications
- Telephone: The telephone in the house is for local calls. Please bring cell phones or calling cards for long distance calls.
- Other Amenities
- Windgarth House is located right on the shore of Cayuga Lake. It has a gently sloping lawn from the house to the lake and is ideal for wading, swimming and fishing. The water by the shore is shallow and great for young children. We provide a canoe and kayak for our guests, life jackets in sizes from infant to adult, and other flotation devices (tubes, etc.)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): You can enter the downstairs part of the house without having to go down any stairs. On that level, there is a kitchen/living area, living room, bedroom and bathroom.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): The downstairs floor of the house is accessible by wheelchair (no stairs, kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom all on one level).
- Kid Friendly: We welcome families with children. There are no steps by the shore, the water by the shore is shallow and good for wading or playing. We have life jackets in all sizes (infant, toddler, child, and adult) and toys and books for children n the house.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Other Activities
- Windgarth House is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine country. It is directly across the street from the Sheldrake Point Winery and close to several other Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake wineries.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
July & August: $1,900/week
September-June: $300/night (2 night minimum)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Windgarth House at dawn - Sheldrake House Rental, With Kayaking, Swimming in Cayuga Lake.
- Sunrise at Windgarth House - Sheldrake House Rental, With Kayaking, Swimming in Cayuga Lake.
- Windgarth downstairs kitchen/front sitting area overlooking the lake - Sheldrake House Rental, With Kayaking, Swimming in Cayuga Lake.
- Windgarth, canoe and kayak for guests' use
- Downstairs sitting room
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