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Private Cayuga Lakefront Retreat | Dock/Wine Trail

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Sip your morning coffee or evening wine from these cozy chairs overlooking serene lakefront views. ☕🌲
Spaciouse dock and sun loungers await—bring your boat with bumpers or bask in the sun at thedock. 🚤☀️🌊 Hoist not available
Unwind in Adirondack chairs with stunning lake views and serene forest surroundings 🌅🍃💺
Enjoy lake views and evenings by the fire pit with plenty of seating for your whole group 🔥🌿
Wooded hillside leads down private steps(over 50) to the dock on crystal-clear Cayuga Lake—tie up the boat, swim, or soak in Finger Lakes sunsets 🚤🌞🌊 Hoist not available

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ovid, NY
  • Place, Thirsty Owl Wine Company
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪49 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
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Private Cayuga Lakefront Retreat | Dock/Wine Trail

Situated between Cayuga and Seneca Lakes, just 25 miles north of Ithaca, this peaceful getaway in the quaint town of Ovid puts you right in the heart of New York’s wine country. Surrounded by the renowned Cayuga and Seneca Lake Wine Trails, the region is celebrated for its world-class Rieslings—be sure to bring a bottle home! Beyond the vineyards, you'll find a thriving mix of breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Local favorites include Liquid State Brewing for live music and craft beer, and Finger Lakes Cider House for hard cider and farm-fresh fare.

Located just off scenic Route 89 and right by Cayuga Lake, this home makes it easy to explore nearby towns like Ithaca, Trumansburg, and Seneca Falls. Whether you're visiting colleges, browsing local shops and markets, or dining lakeside, there’s something for everyone. Nature lovers will enjoy nearby hiking, biking, boating, and iconic destinations like Taughannock Falls—the tallest in the state. From laid-back lake days to wine-filled adventures, this is your ideal Finger Lakes escape.

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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. 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 Dutch Harvest Farm.
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Ovid, NY

What's nearby

  • Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 41 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Cornell University - 43 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 50 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Keuka Lake - 53 min drive - 75.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪New Dragon Chinese Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪NY Quick Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬56 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Amazing

The house was beautiful and had everything we could have needed. Will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Jolene S.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

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.
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