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Sheldrake Solitude: "Simple and Private on Cayuga Lake

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A lakeside property with a dock, a small house, and a boat.
An aerial view of a lakeside property with multiple cabins, docks, and a boat.
A cabin with a porch, a dock, and kayaks by the water.
A cabin by a lake surrounded by dense trees.
A cabin with a porch, a dock, and a view of the water.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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Ovid, NY
  • Place, Cayuga Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheldrake Point Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Thirsty Owl Wine Company
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the neighborhood

Ovid

Located in Ovid, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center, or consider a night out at Trumansburg Fairgrounds.
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Ovid, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Sheldrake Point Winery - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • WeBeTilin' Studios - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Buttonwood Grove Winery - 9 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Giovanni's Gourmet Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪King Ferry Corner Store - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪O'Malley's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheldrake Solitude: "Simple and Private on Cayuga Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sheldrake Solitude: "Simple and Private on Cayuga Lake?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sheldrake Solitude: "Simple and Private on Cayuga Lake on May 3, 2027 start from $409, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sheldrake Solitude: "Simple and Private on Cayuga Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sheldrake Solitude: "Simple and Private on Cayuga Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sheldrake Solitude: "Simple and Private on Cayuga Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cayuga Lake, Sheldrake Point Winery, and WeBeTilin' Studios. Thirsty Owl Wine Company is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first time staying in a lakefront at water level at the Finger Lakes and it did not disappoint. We will keep this location on our list for repeat/return visit and that says everything. The property really delivered, don't hesitate to book! Great communication across the board. The dog absolutely loved it like usual.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2026
Thank you for your 10/10 rating! We’re thrilled your first lakefront stay was such a memorable one and that you enjoyed the property, great communication, and dog-friendly setting. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great place for a quiet lake side stay where you can listen to the water against the shore.The cottage is pet friendly so there was a lot of dog hair on the furniture and floor. The kitchen has adequate pots, pans, dishes and utensils but does not have any seasonings.Visitors should be aware there is approximately 50' drop from the road to the cottage which is accessed by several flights of open wood stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on Oct 19, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the peaceful lakefront setting. We apologize for the pet hair you encountered and will share your concerns with our housekeeping team. We also appreciate your comments regarding the kitchen supplies and stair access. Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing Finger Lakes getaway!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little place! It was secluded, peaceful and cozy. The lapping sounds of the lake water breaking the shore was the only sound. We enjoyed having coffee on the dock watching the sunrise every morning. Took the kayaks out on the water. The location was perfect as it was so close to many hiking areas, towns, wineries and cideries. Finger Lakes Cider House was our favorite and only 15 min away.The only downside was the shower. It took a long time for the water to get warm, never hot and the shower head was oddly positioned. The hot water did have a terrible sulfur odor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean and welcoming and the view spectacular!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 17, 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear the cottage felt clean and welcoming, and that you enjoyed the spectacular view. We’d love to have you back for another lakeside escape soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
i was notified to inform me that cleaning was not finished, I arrived half an hour later and a young man came to work on the cleaning, he was lovely, and meanwhile i took a swim as he minded the dog while finishing the cleaning. no complaints, obviously the delay was necessary and the results were excellent. be sure to check close to arrival in case you have been notified by text that there is a delay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for staying with us! We truly appreciate your patience and understanding regarding the delay in completing the cleaning before your arrival. We’re delighted to hear that our team member was friendly and helpful and, most importantly, that the home was left in excellent condition for your stay. Thank you again for your flexibility, and we hope to welcome you and your pup back to the Finger Lakes soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful scenery

The place was beautiful. I did have to reach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2025
Thanks for your review, Mikayla! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and overall stay. If there was anything we missed or you needed during your visit, we’d love to hear more so we can make things even better next time. Hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Great property. Just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

quick trip home

We had a great time on the property. It was close enough that my sister and family were able to come for the evening and grill out, swim, and hang out by the lake. The property was lovely though I must have missed the detail about the stairs. The house was generally quite clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed time with family by the lake and found the property lovely and clean. We appreciate your note about the stairs and hope the rest of your stay made for a wonderful getaway—we’d love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect lakeside cabin , loved the dock and the privacy . Really enjoyed taking the kayaks out first thing in the morning. Very clean and plenty of linens . Nice new bathroom. Smoke alarm very sensitive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting, especially your morning kayak outings. It’s great to hear the home was clean, well-stocked, and that you liked the new bathroom. We appreciate the note about the smoke alarm and will look into it. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lively lakeside retreat

Great, well appointed house right on the lake. Beautiful lake views from kitchen, living room and even the shower! The brand new dock was a wonderful spot to take in the calm lake views. Wyers Point Rd. Had little traffic, so it was nice going for walks everyday. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are thrilled to hear you would definitely come back and stay again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location

Nice Views

Serene location. The stairs are not for the weak of heart. We had some issues that ultimately were resolved by the property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 16, 2025
Hi Elena, thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful location and views. We appreciate your patience while our team worked to resolve the issues, and we hope to welcome you back for another visit soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and just perfect!

We loved our stay! Beautiful home- right in the water with a great dock and swimming area. Great beds, linens and a well stocked kitchen. We brought pizza dough and there was a pizza pan- score! Quiet lake, great wildlife and quiet neighbors. Please stop by the Wyckoff farms stand, it’s just down the road and has amazing produce and a burger pack to bring home to grill- so good! The kayaks were a wonderful perk and our kids loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for rating us 5/5 stars! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place in a great location. Had one minor issue with a smoke detector but the property management company was attentive and quick responding which was great. A lot of stairs but we expected that. We have no complaints and would happily return to this specific property and stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Hi Jay, Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting on the lake

The stairs are no joke, so pack light. The house is dated, but sufficient. Could definitely use some updating and the cleanliness was lacking. The lake view, kayaks, and dock were awesome. Recommend Wyckoff Farms stand down the road. We had a fun, comfortable stay next to quiet neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review. We're pleased you enjoyed the lake view, kayaks, and dock. Your feedback on the stairs, house condition, and cleanliness is valuable for us to improve. We'll address these concerns and take your suggestions to heart. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Escape

Place is in a great location to explore the area. Very quiet street and the house is tucked right along the bank of the lake. Having the dock and outdoor patio was so nice! The stairs to access are no joke, so pack light if you can. The house is simply appointed but cozy and comfortable, decent kitchen and bathroom. Only complaint is the cobwebs and dust in the hard to reach areas, but otherwise clean enough. Would go back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 9, 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are thrilled to hear you would definitely come back and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view!!

We loved being right on the lake. The views were amazing and we could hear the water lapping against the shore. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our long weekend. My only concern was I didn't realize we would be required to go down multiple steps to get to the house. I would have packed differently if I had known.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Winery Getaway Lake-house!

Wonderful stay for a winery bachelorette celebration this weekend. It was extremely clean, stocked, and perfect for what we were looking for! The only hiccup occurring in the check in process in which I was not contacted with the check in info same day as previously told. However, the customer service is quick and responsive, and this was immediately remedied with a short phone call! The view could not be beat, waking up to the water every morning was a dream! The road had almost no traffic making it perfect for morning walks. We even met some of the neighbors while out and they were so friendly and welcoming! Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you so much for rating us 5/5 stars! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay and we are glad that the issue was resolved quickly by customer service! We are glad to hear you would stay here again!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Sheldrake Solitude

The property was filthy when we arrived. There was open leftover food on the countertops and in the fridge and a bag of rotting potatoes on top of the fridge. There were mouse droppings on the countertops. Trash containers were not emptied. The property promised a boat and two kayaks. No boat was found and the kayaks were stashed under the house and covered with dirt. The beds were made but, with the condition of the rest of the house, we couldn’t trust that the bedsheets were clean. The offer was made to have the house cleaned the next day. We were unable to load our food into the fridge due to the leftover clutter. We made the difficult decision not to stay at this property. It was our hope to receive at least a partial refund which was denied.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2023
Dear Melanie and Jimmy, I wanted to extend my gratitude for taking the time to provide feedback about your stay at Sheldrake Solitude. Your safety, comfort, and well-being are paramount to us, and we deeply regret that we did not meet your expectations. As you may recall, we offered to relocate you to a different rental on the night in question, which you declined. We then proposed cleaning the rental first thing in the morning, as we guarantee 100% housekeeping satisfaction at Finger Lakes Premier Properties, but you also chose not to take us up on that offer. We understand that you later encountered difficulties using the bathroom due to its narrow design. To avoid such issues in the future, we have detailed floor plans, photos, and virtual tours available on our website to assist guests in selecting the right rental for their needs. Once again, we apologize for the experience you had and hope that you will consider giving us another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future. We have issued a partial refund, which has been credited back to your card. Thank you for choosing Finger Lakes Premier Properties, and we hope to have another shot at meeting your guest expectations in the Finger Lakes.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location, location, location

The cottage is situated in a perfect location. It is quiet and serene. We enjoyed sitting on the dock in the mornings, and on the covered porch when it rained. We walked in the mornings and it was pleasant, as the road was not busy. We saw a lot of birds, including an American Eagle soaring past the cottage. It is located close to some wineries. Sheldrake Point Winery is a little over a mile down the road - our favorite on Cayuga. We visited Cornell Lab of Ornithology which was only about a 45 minute drive. A few suggestions to improve the rental - replace outdoor grill and the toaster. Add another air conditioner downstairs. Put a blind in the upstairs window so people walking down the steps cannot see in. Also, it appears the owner has issues with carpenter bees. We were surprised by an exterminator one morning at 7AM while we were enjoying coffee on the porch. He was not informed there were guests, and we were not informed of his coming. He sprayed the sides of the house while we were there and was going to come back to spray the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Hi Gwen, Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience at Sheldrake Solitude. The toaster has been replaced and a new AC unit has been installed downstairs. We will look into your suggestion about replacing the grill and putting in blinds in the upstairs window- both great ideas. Careful consideration was put into scheduling pest control when no one was in the house and we sincerely apologize that the appointment was rescheduled without our knowing. Please consider giving us another chance at providing you with a superior experience- you won’t regret it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is not visible from the street. You have to go down about 3 flights of stairs to the cabin right by the lake. So I suggest no big suitcases that you can’t carry up and down those stairs. Healthy knees is helpful. Location is great with a big dock, picnic table, gas grill and chairs. Cabin faces East so those wall of windows allow the bright Sun to shine in. I did suggest to the owners that some shades would be helpful so you are not blinded by the Sun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2026
Thank you for your stay and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the great location and the lakefront amenities. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the stairs and window shades, and we'll be sure to share your comments with the homeowner for consideration. We hope to welcome you back to the Finger Lakes in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2024
Thank you for the 5 star review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
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