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)
Keywords: House
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
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- 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: $1,950/week
September-June: $300/night (2 night minimum)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Windgarth House at dawn - Sheldrake House Rental, With Kayaking, Swimming in Cayuga Lake.
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- Sunrise at Windgarth House - Sheldrake House Rental, With Kayaking, Swimming in Cayuga Lake.
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- Windgarth downstairs kitchen/front sitting area overlooking the lake - Sheldrake House Rental, With Kayaking, Swimming in Cayuga Lake.
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- Windgarth, canoe and kayak for guests' use
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- Downstairs sitting room
Traveler Reviews (6)
Windgarth Rocks!!!
Guest: Jennifer
(Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 07/24/11
My first review on anything – (ever.) I really wanted to comment on this vacation home. I stayed here a few years ago and came back for another stay this year. Location … ideal. Located on Cayuga Lake across from Sheldrake Winery. A few restaurants/bars down the street. Tons of wineries in the area and 15 minutes from Seneca Lake with more wineries, restaurants, and activities. Close to Ithaca as well. Outside Property … lovely. The grounds are meticulous with a flower/vegetable garden, benches/table, and boating equipment to take out on the lake. Inside the House … charming. It is superbly clean and nicely decorated. It is spacious and includes some basic items for your stay. Nothing like sitting around one of the tables at night with family/friends. Owners … accommodating. They are extremely helpful and prompt. Their care for the home is evident throughout. They leave instructions for you in the house and a guide to the area. Thank you for sharing your home. Simply, the Windgarth Home is perfect for a vacation or weekend getaway!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Wonderful family getaway
Guest: Steve
(Golden, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10
Review Submitted: 06/21/10
You can't beat this cottage for a family retreat. We had six adults and two children, and there was plenty of room for everybody. Upstairs AND downstairs kitchens means plenty of room to prepare and store food, and to clean up after meals. The windows let in lots of light and fresh breezes, and views of the yard flowers and the lake. The charcoal grille works fine, and the old locusts provide shade for eating on the picnic table between the house and the lake. The kids caught nearly a dozen fish off the dock--sunfish mostly, and a couple stripers. And they had a ball paddling in the canoe and kayak. No need to go anywhere to keep them occupied! The house is in is a very pleasant small lakeside community far enough from Ithaca that there's hardly any traffic to worry about. Just don't come with a strict agenda! There's a nice pub within a couple miles, and a winery and vineyard across the road. The Seneca Lake wineries are within a half hour's drive to the southwest, and if you bring bikes the pavement is smooth right out the door. It would be hard to find a better place to turn off the cell phone and relax for a few days.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children.
Cornell Graduatio/Memorial Day Weekend
Guest: Cornell Mom
(Staten Island, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10
Review Submitted: 06/01/10
Windgarth House was a charming place. Its location on the lake was perfect. It afforded our family the opportunity to be together for our son's graduation. It was so nice to have a barbecue, play ball on the grass, go out in the row boats and just enjoy the beauty of the lake. We only wish we had had more time to truly enjoy this unique location and all the amenities it has to offer. Thanks for enhancing all the great memories we will treasure of this graduation and family weekend!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/20/09
Review Submitted: 09/20/09
Staying at Windgarth is a true escape from reality! The lake is so peaceful and soul-soothing. The location is superb -- only 20 minutes or so from Ithaca (if you're looking for a little bit of "noise") and up and down the road from numerous wineries (in case they're not close enough, there's one across the street!). The house is well-equipped and extremely comfortable. I think I left a piece of myself at Windgarth -- oh, dear, I will just have to go back again to retrieve it!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/21/08
Review Submitted: 10/21/08
the week we spent at windgarth was sweet and as close to idyllic as it gets! the house is comfortable and well equipped, the grounds and gardens, beautiful, the lake, magnificent, and the sunrises and moonrises spectacular! the small communuity of sheldrake is quiet and lovely, affording long walks in pleasant surroundings. and to have a vineyard with a great restaurant directly across the street was an added bonus, for those nights when one just didn't want to cook.
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