Private Cayuga Lakefront Retreat | Dock/Wine Trail

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A wooden dock with lounge chairs and a covered seating area extending into a clear lake, surrounded by dense forest and a multi-story building.
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a dining area.
A lakeside dock with a covered seating area, a small cabin, and a multi-story building in the background.
A living room with a beige sofa, a dark wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a decorative wall piece.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cayuga Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ovid, NY
  • Place, Cayuga Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Thirsty Owl Wine Company
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1 King main floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2 Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3 Upstairs double twin

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4 Basement level Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1 main floor tub/shower combe

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2 upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Ovid

Located in Ovid, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Ready for a night out? Consider Treleaven Wines and Dutch Harvest Farm.
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Ovid, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Seneca Lake - 12 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Cornell University - 39 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 41 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Giovanni's Gourmet Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O'Malley's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cayuga Lakefront Retreat | Dock/Wine Trail pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Private Cayuga Lakefront Retreat | Dock/Wine Trail?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Cayuga Lakefront Retreat | Dock/Wine Trail on 5 Jan 2027 start from £858, 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.

How much is parking at Private Cayuga Lakefront Retreat | Dock/Wine Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cayuga Lakefront Retreat | Dock/Wine Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cayuga Lakefront Retreat | Dock/Wine Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cayuga Lakefront Retreat | Dock/Wine Trail located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ovid holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thirsty Owl Wine Company and Cayuga Lake. Buttonwood Grove Winery and Goose Watch Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So many kayaks, beautiful dock, great chairs to lay out in, beautiful deck space. Loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the kayaks, beautiful dock, comfortable lounge chairs, and spacious deck area. It sounds like you were able to truly enjoy the waterfront and make the most of the outdoor spaces. We’re so glad you loved your stay and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing lakeside getaway!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home provided us with a truly peaceful setting with incredible views and the sound of the water rolling into the shoreline. The host was excellent with both pre-visit and during-visit responsiveness. We experienced some minor cleanliness issues and noticed an odor in the lower level, but we weren't using that level so it wasn't an issue for us. We didn't experience any issues that required correction during our stay, and the host said the minor issues we shared would be addressed. We enjoyed our visit to the Finger Lakes, and a major component was the time we got to enjoy on the deck and out on the dock of this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2026
We appreciate you sharing your experience, Ed. It’s unfortunate that the cleanliness concerns and odor in the lower level affected your stay, and we’ll make sure both are addressed. We’re glad you still had a peaceful visit and enjoyed your time by the lake.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had an amazing stay! Perfect location, beautiful views and cozy home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear your family had an amazing stay and enjoyed the perfect location, beautiful views, and cozy home. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to welcome you back again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

The house was beautiful and had everything we could have needed. Will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and relaxing

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house is beautiful with an amazing view to wake up to. Lots of privacy with Great Lake access. Tim was really fast getting back to us when we had questions. This was a great place with a wonderful host. Would recommend
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This is a lovely location with much potential. Just not what you expect from the listing and the price.The house needs some cleaning and maintenance as it looked like it had sat for some time and not well looked after, very tired.The "fully stocked" kitchen was less than that. A random pot or two and we had to cook hot dogs in a dog bowl as there was nothing appropriate and even had to go buy a vegetable peeler as the few things they had was less that what you would find and any random garage sale. A trip to the dollar store would help but for the expectations it fell way short. The view is lovely. No curtains so be an early riser and watch if you like privacy as you are fully exposed, literally in the lower bedroom. Lots of things are hard to figure out like lights, heating/ac and especially the doors in back as the instructions to how they worked are inside the door. Took 3 days to figure them out. No propane for the grill or fire table. 2 empty tanks though and I get they don't guarentee there will be propane, I won't be filling them up just for a couple uses. Guess the hot dogs in the dog bowl will have to do.The master bed mattress was 6-8 inches higher at the foot than the headboard. Had to switch to sleeping with our heads at the footer but the lumpy mattress needs a fast replacement if anyone wants to sleep in it.It was furnished with towels for showers but no hand towels in the fully stocked kitchen, another easy fix. We left it cleaner than arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
We’re sorry the home did not meet the expectations set by the listing or the price, David. The cleanliness, kitchen supplies, mattress, missing towels, and unclear operating instructions all require attention. We appreciate the detailed feedback and are reviewing these concerns with the property and operations teams.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quiet Getaway

We live in Syracuse so rented this property for a quiet getaway. The property is perfectly secluded and surrounded by trees offering the privacy we were looking. The lake front was wonderful (although a lot of stairs). There was a giant dock that could fit all of us. We went fishing, swimming, kayaking, and just hung out by the beautiful waterfront. There was plenty of space in the home so that we could comfortable host some family and friends. The only drawbacks were the leak on the bathroom ceiling that was growing visible mold, and there must not be any insulation between upstairs and downstairs because anytime someone on the second floor bedrooms walked, it was SO loud and creaky and would wake us up downstairs in the master. Other than that it was well stocked, Private, and gave us a wonderful, quiet, and relaxing weekend away.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and view was wonderful. Kitchen is lacking in supplies. The dishwasher leaked the first night and we had mice in the kitchen. Called the number to report it and never heard back. Poor service follow up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed the home and its wonderful view, Jim, but we sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered and, especially, for the lack of follow-up after you called. That is not the level of service we aim to provide. Your concerns regarding the dishwasher, kitchen supplies, and possible pest activity have been escalated to our property and maintenance teams for immediate inspection. We appreciate you bringing this communication gap to our attention so we can review what happened and improve our response process.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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