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Your dream vacation on gorgeous Seneca Lake!! Luxury lakeside living!
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83360 sq ft
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Ovid, NY
- Place, Sampson State Park1 min walk
- Place, Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center17 min walk
- Place, Cornell University44 min drive
- Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Common area 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Suite
1 King Bed
Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Trundle Bedroom
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Your dream vacation on gorgeous Seneca Lake!! Luxury lakeside living!
Stairway To Haven is your perfect vacation spot on Seneca Lake!!
6964 E. Lake Road, Ovid, NY 14521 (dead-end street)
**From Memorial Day to Labor Day the house is rented by the week, from Sunday to Sunday only. The rest of the year has a two night minimum.**
The House:
This stunning 3-level Contemporary Colonial Home is right on the water and has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.. An upscale luxury home that provides everything you will need for a relaxing, stress-free vacation. Every level has a lake view that won't disappoint.
Top level features a gorgeous Master bedroom with a King-size bed, spacious on-suite, soaking tub with a lake view, water closet, coffee/wine station, desk/work area and private balcony. Enjoy your morning coffee or sip some wine in the evening and take in all that lake life has to offer.
Middle level features a comfortable living area with a vaulted ceiling and open floor plan. The living room has a sectional sofa, 65" tv and a stone gas fireplace. The kitchen is stocked with everything you will need to prepare meals with ease. The dining area has a bay window and gives you exceptional views of the lake while you dine. The table comfortably seats eight and the island has three stools. There are two bedrooms on this level; one bedroom features a Queen-size bed and the second has a Twin-size bed and a twin trundle bed. Each room has a tv and they share a full size bathroom. This level also includes a spectacular wrap-around porch. There is plenty of seating plus a large dining table. Peek around the corner and you will see a gas grill available.
Lower level suite features a private bedroom with a Queen-size bed including a tv, kitchen area, kitchen table, living area with tv, full-size sofa-sleeper, full bathroom and laundry room.
The Game Room:
The garage has been transformed into an awesome game room. Grab a partner and play pool, ping pong, air hockey, bubble hockey, foosball, darts or shuffleboard. Take a bike ride on one of the four bicycles provided. A refrigerator/freezer is also available to keep your drinks cold.
The Backyard:
Lounge on the 125' of lakefront property or hang out on the dock with lots of seating provided. An indoor storage area has everything you will need: floaties, coolers, outdoor entertaining trays, drink buckets, beach towels, children's activities, grill accessories, life jackets and many games. The stone patio area offers a large outdoor dining area with market umbrellas, custom stone gas grill and custom stone gas fire table. Not enough? There are many places to relax: lounge chairs, hammock or the Adirondack chairs surrounding the firepit. You can also bring your boat or jet ski on vacation (let me know if you intend to bring a boat or jet ski). Tie up on the dock or use the lifts.
Still want more? All this is on the East side of the lake in Ovid, where there is a panoramic view of every sunset.
The Destinations:
Your lakeside retreat is located in the heart of wine country. You'll be surrounded by wineries, breweries and cideries. Need more activities? Sampson State Park offers biking trails, hiking, swimming, a playground, arcade, movies, pontoon rentals, boat launch and boat trailer storage. They also have live music and a food truck every Friday evening. There is a walking/biking trail to Sampson State Park just past the house at the end of the road. Try your luck at Del Lago Resort/Casino. Spend the day shopping at Waterloo Premier Outlets. Bring your golf clubs and play at Bonavista State Golf Course. Don't forget all that Taughannock State Park has to offer: waterfalls, gorge trails, swimming and hiking. Ovid also has many fruit and vegetable stands. Ithaca, Watkins Glen and Geneva are only a half hour away and offer festivals, boat cruises, night life, shopping and restaurants.
6964 E. Lake Road, Ovid, NY 14521 (dead-end street)
**From Memorial Day to Labor Day the house is rented by the week, from Sunday to Sunday only. The rest of the year has a two night minimum.**
The House:
This stunning 3-level Contemporary Colonial Home is right on the water and has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.. An upscale luxury home that provides everything you will need for a relaxing, stress-free vacation. Every level has a lake view that won't disappoint.
Top level features a gorgeous Master bedroom with a King-size bed, spacious on-suite, soaking tub with a lake view, water closet, coffee/wine station, desk/work area and private balcony. Enjoy your morning coffee or sip some wine in the evening and take in all that lake life has to offer.
Middle level features a comfortable living area with a vaulted ceiling and open floor plan. The living room has a sectional sofa, 65" tv and a stone gas fireplace. The kitchen is stocked with everything you will need to prepare meals with ease. The dining area has a bay window and gives you exceptional views of the lake while you dine. The table comfortably seats eight and the island has three stools. There are two bedrooms on this level; one bedroom features a Queen-size bed and the second has a Twin-size bed and a twin trundle bed. Each room has a tv and they share a full size bathroom. This level also includes a spectacular wrap-around porch. There is plenty of seating plus a large dining table. Peek around the corner and you will see a gas grill available.
Lower level suite features a private bedroom with a Queen-size bed including a tv, kitchen area, kitchen table, living area with tv, full-size sofa-sleeper, full bathroom and laundry room.
The Game Room:
The garage has been transformed into an awesome game room. Grab a partner and play pool, ping pong, air hockey, bubble hockey, foosball, darts or shuffleboard. Take a bike ride on one of the four bicycles provided. A refrigerator/freezer is also available to keep your drinks cold.
The Backyard:
Lounge on the 125' of lakefront property or hang out on the dock with lots of seating provided. An indoor storage area has everything you will need: floaties, coolers, outdoor entertaining trays, drink buckets, beach towels, children's activities, grill accessories, life jackets and many games. The stone patio area offers a large outdoor dining area with market umbrellas, custom stone gas grill and custom stone gas fire table. Not enough? There are many places to relax: lounge chairs, hammock or the Adirondack chairs surrounding the firepit. You can also bring your boat or jet ski on vacation (let me know if you intend to bring a boat or jet ski). Tie up on the dock or use the lifts.
Still want more? All this is on the East side of the lake in Ovid, where there is a panoramic view of every sunset.
The Destinations:
Your lakeside retreat is located in the heart of wine country. You'll be surrounded by wineries, breweries and cideries. Need more activities? Sampson State Park offers biking trails, hiking, swimming, a playground, arcade, movies, pontoon rentals, boat launch and boat trailer storage. They also have live music and a food truck every Friday evening. There is a walking/biking trail to Sampson State Park just past the house at the end of the road. Try your luck at Del Lago Resort/Casino. Spend the day shopping at Waterloo Premier Outlets. Bring your golf clubs and play at Bonavista State Golf Course. Don't forget all that Taughannock State Park has to offer: waterfalls, gorge trails, swimming and hiking. Ovid also has many fruit and vegetable stands. Ithaca, Watkins Glen and Geneva are only a half hour away and offer festivals, boat cruises, night life, shopping and restaurants.
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About the area
Ovid
Located in Ovid, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rose Hill Mansion and Peter Whitmer Log Home are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Sampson State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Arts Center of Yates County, or check out an event or a game at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Ovid, NY
What's nearby
- Sampson State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Watkins Glen State Park - 35 min drive - 51.3 km
- Ithaca College - 40 min drive - 58.4 km
- Cornell University - 44 min drive - 58.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Johnny's Kitchen - 12 min drive
- Pat’s Pizzeria - 6 min drive
- New Dragon Chinese Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Fox Run Vineyards - 39 min drive
- The Golden Buck - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
27 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
19 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rosalin A.
8 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rosalin A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen P.
6 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls' Weekend
Gretchen P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lance & Karon H.
20 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful!
Lance & Karon H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nora L.
30 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House
Nora L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
connie m.
18 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




connie m.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslie A.
19 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, Spotless Home; Amazing Amenities
Leslie A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah J.
21 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views
Sarah J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kim k.
5 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Kim k.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alan K.
10 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house
Alan K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
24 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Nicole S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Max Y.
11 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Seneca Lake
Max Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dori H.
23 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, amazing views!
Dori H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carolin B.
20 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family vacation ever!
Carolin B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marc H.
15 Sept, 2025
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Marc H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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Gina S.
14 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Gina S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
9 Oct, 2023
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Julie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
28 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decadent weekend at the lake!
Katie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy H.
1 Dec, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Amy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jordan P.
19 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect getaway spot!
Jordan P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erik E.
17 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Laura K.
22 Jul, 2024
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Laura K.
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Paige L.
28 Nov, 2023
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Amazing Thanksgiving!
Paige L.
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Jane K.
28 May, 2025
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Fabulous House!
Jane K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jill Chapman
It was my dream to own a lake home, now I would like to share it with you. My favorite thing to do is to sit on the porch and take a few moments away from the busyness of everyday life. I hope this house fills you with the same peaceful feeling that I have every time I pull in the driveway. Be blessed, enjoy life and thank you for considering Stairway To Haven.
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