Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Ovid, NY

Cayuga Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
‪15 min walk‬
Wells College
‪51 min drive‬
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom at top of stairs

1 Queen Bed

Front bedroom with lake view

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Two bedroom, one bathroom cottage on the water with amazing sunrise views. Brand new dock built in 2022. Two queen size beds, one full size bed, one crib and an additional pull out couch AND futon in living room if needed. Large bedroom has air conditioning (with one queen, one full, and crib). Perfect for a family escape on the lake or a couples getaway in wine country. Private dock, beach with fire pit, and plenty of space behind house for lawn games. Covered parking available for two vehicles. Plenty of parking in back for boat, boat trailer, etc. Newly renovated kitchen. Brand New Gas Fireplace 2020 for chilly mornings or evenings. Two single person kayaks, canoe, and rowboat available on property for use. WiFi and smart TV available.

Property manager

Kerri Caslin

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

One crib available upstairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in house or on front porch.

No daytime fires on the beach, please wait until d

Absolutely no parties allowed. No additional gues

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ovid

Located in Ovid, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Thirsty Owl Wine Company and Buttonwood Grove Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cayuga Lake and Sampson State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Ovid, NY

What's nearby

Cayuga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Sheldrake Point Winery - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Wells College - 51 min drive - 58.9 km
Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes - 58 min drive - 62.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪New Dragon - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬55 min drive
‪Knapp Winery & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Thirsty Owl Wine Company - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront property on Cayuga Lake, in the heart of FLX wine country located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ovid cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Thirsty Owl Wine Company. Buttonwood Grove Winery is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

S K.

24 August 2024

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

Relaxing Lake Getaway

We enjoyed our stay the house it had everything we needed for a few days of R& R.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 August 2023

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

Family Vacation

Great property right on the lake! Loved all of the amenities...would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art H.

6 July 2021

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

Great place.

Awesome place to overlook Cayuga lake. Great accommodations. Highly recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette J.

4 August 2023

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

Great few days on the lake!

House is great and the lake access and dock to swim from cannot be beat. Had a great few days away from the city. Owner was very responsive and assisted with everything we needed. Overall excellent stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

27 July 2024

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

Beautiful spot

My friends and I had a lovely time here. The front porch and screened front room were perfect for early morning views of the lake and bug free evening views. Cabin was well stocked with everything we needed to cook with. Would re-visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy L.

3 August 2024

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

Comfortable, 3day Cayuga lake fishing trip

Very comfortable stay, the weather (heat) was very uncomfortable on the lake when we weren’t moving. For two men 74 years old the steps to bedroom and bathroom were a challenge. But overall it was a great beachfront rental with very nice neighbors. If there tie up lugs on the dockit would have been better for our boat. Thank you Keri and Nic

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M., Cooperstown

24 August 2023

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

A great place to relax at the lake!

Our family had a great time relaxing and enjoying the water at the Caslin Cottage. The kids enjoyed the swimming and kayaks and enjoyed having their own big bedroom to retreat to for quiet time. The firepit and seating on the shore was great for Smores in the evening and the views are beautiful day and night. We cooked almost all of our meals at the house and had no issues with finding everything we needed. Checking in and out was easy and seamless. Thank you Caslin family for the great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

15 September 2019

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

Great location

My husband and I, and my sister and brother-in-law stayed at this lovely, rustic cottage after a day of being chauffeured by a friend to a number of wineries. We, unfortunately, weren't able to enjoy the waterside because of high winds, but we enjoyed playing cards on the enclosed porch for the evening. Every possible amenity was provided - many thoughtful touches. Very quiet area - we walked the road in the morning. We'd stay again - seems like a great place for families as well.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

2 July 2023

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

Cozy get-away at Cayuga Lake

Our family had a great time at this cozy little cottage! We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, playing games and fishing off the dock. We visited 4 state parks while there and saw so many waterfalls and gorges. We also walked to Thirsty Owl one afternoon for lunch. The cottage was clean and had the amenities needed for our family of 5. Kerri was responsive to all of my questions and made us feel welcome. This was our first time visiting the finger lake region and we can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Caryn B.

22 August 2021

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

Nice rustic cabin

We had a great stay at the Caslin cottage! The cabin is very rustic but was clean. The shower is not the greatest and could have used a little bleach on the seams. A new shower head would make a world of difference. The rest of the cottage was spotless and comfortable. Beds were firm and comfy, kitchen had everything we needed. The view from the front porch and the dock were unbeatable and we enjoyed a lot of time spent outside.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Robert N.

20 September 2021

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

Perfect rustic lake house

This rustic lake house was perfect for our family gathering. Everyone was very relaxed and pretty comfortable. The lake front was perfect, shade and sun, wonderful swimming for little ones, and adults, porches great for eating outside or in. Great fires st night. Downside, could not use oven, smoked when turned on even after cleaning and granddaughter stung by bees from ground bee nest in from of house. Would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

patty F.

3 September 2019

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

Lakefront getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Caslin Cottage. The owners are very responsive to any questions you may have. The porch overlooking the lake was perfect for morning coffee, and while enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. Beds were comfortable, and you could see the moon over the lake while sitting on the bed. The shower was a bit rustic, but served its purpose. We loved having access to the kayaks. Thirsty Owl Bistro offers a lovely lunch overlooking the lake, and it is right down the street. We hope to return to this lovely cottage next time we are in the finger lakes region.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Reneka S.

9 August 2021

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

No comment

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

6 September 2023

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

Great time had by all

The location is ideal for exploring wineries, going boating or fishing swimming, just hanging out or visiting local parks. Everything thing you need. Steps to lake with nice fire pit and dock. Inside space is more than ample and although rustic is really charming. We loved having our coffee on the deck with choice of comfy seating. The inside has a nice sized dining table we also used for game night. The larger of the the two bedrooms is spacious and the other has a queen bed and fine for two. My only complaint is that my time went too quickly. My daughter and partner loved to kayak and we all loved hanging out by the fire pit. We really do d not need to bother host because instructions so clear. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Z.

28 August 2022

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

Quaint and comfortable

Great Lake views and comfortable stay

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

May C.

20 August 2022

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

Cute, quiet, serene piece of paradise

We were so lucky to wake up to a beautiful lake every morning. Wish we could have stayed longer. We visited all around: Ithaca for lake trout fishing, Seneca Falls for a late-night dinner, wineries, beers, and hiking. We really enjoyed the atmosphere of the house and its simple and lovely comforts. We had great weather and loved our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E.

11 August 2022

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

A little piece of heaven

This was our second time staying here and it was just as wonderful the second time. We splurged and rented a boat for a few days and the kids loved every minute of it. The house is perfect for a small family and being able to just run out the door and jump off the dock is priceless. We enjoyed paddling, swimming, hiking, and biking the area. A last day highlight was lunch at the Thirsty Owl. We already know there will be a third visit at some point. Thanks to the Caslin family for opening up such a special place to us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

glen b.

5 August 2022

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quiet cottage on the lake, this is it

Very relaxing and elm beach is a friendly neighborhood, nice water, and wildlife. Ospray and mink are locals to watch fishing.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

18 July 2022

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Perfect location!

I can’t say enough about this location! At first I was hesitant about the road between the house and the shoreline and asked Kerri about the traffic. She was right.. very little traffic and limited to residents. I’d guess ten vehicles passed by in four days, and there are speed bumps so they travel at a snails pace. The reviews are correct in that the house is on the ‘rustic’ side, but it has all the amenities and had plenty of room for our party of four. The flow from the back door was the kitchen, to the living room, to a nice enclosed patio/dining room, to the open front porch where the views of the lake are incredible! We used the two kayaks several times a day. Although the kitchen was fully stocked, we used only the stove top and cooked all meals on the nice grill in the backyard. The fridge/freezer had food already in it, assuming that the house is used by the owner when not reserved, but we neatly moved things aside to give ourselves a dedicated shelf in the fridge and used the door of the freezer so my family knew what foods/drink I brought. It wasn’t a dealbreaker, truthfully. I’ve stayed on Seneca Lake which is more commercialized, more traffic and more wineries. On Cayuga Lake, we traveled to about ten different wineries/distilleries all within about a 12 mile stretch. The views of the lake along the way made the ride worth it. There is even a winery not far from the entrance to our quiet street if you’re up for a walk (up a hill) when traveling from the house. Booking was easy, communications were clear and the cancellation policy is very generous, too. Highly recommend for families with children, quiet girls getaway or anyone who is a water enthusiast! Oh, and the walk out onto the private pier to view the skies at sunrise and sunset make for some beautiful pictures! Truly is an amazing location. We’ll be back - 100%!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

18 October 2021

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

Lake

Great host to work with!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Melinda K.

30 September 2021

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Perfect location to see the area!

It was great for seeing the area - State and National Parks (waterfalls and hiking, seeing where the women's movement began in Seneca Falls, locks on the Erie Canal), wineries, college campuses of interest (my husband a Cornell grad and my mother a Wells grad). And good local restaurants (let me recommend the Hazelnut Kitchen in Trumansburg). And cheese! And did I say wineries?? But, the cabin is a cabin. It's comfortable, with everything you might need. We're older, so didn't make use of the water sports. We just loved the view!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spiros M.

16 September 2021

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

Great Location Awesome Hosts

This rental is located right on Cayuga Lake. Perfect location and close to some excellent wineries. The house has a cozy feel and everything you would want for a lake experience. The hosts were very accommodating and provided excellent recommendations. Kerri went above and beyond as the host. Our daughter left her iPad and she immediately mailed it back. The master bedroom is spacious with two beds and has a great view in the morning. The fire pit (free wood) makes a night in front of the lake very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this rental and the hosts make the whole experience even better.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

LIZBETH C.

30 August 2021

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

Great little get away

Great little spot for a get away. Cute little camp with lake frontage. Within walking distance to a winery and short drive from many others. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

15 August 2021

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

Perfect lake getaway

This is a wonderful cottage with great lake access in a quiet community. My stay was relaxing and stress-free. Everything was perfect and the hosts were responsive, helpful, and sweet. Can't wait to return next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

15 June 2021

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

Summer Mini-Vacation

We had a great time staying at Kerri's Lake House, the house was charming and had everything we needed. We loved being on the lake and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Kerri was an exceptional host and was very prompt with all communications and recommendations.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kerri Caslin

Our cottage was built by Nic's Great Great Grandfather. It has remained in the family ever since, each generation making upgrades as the years go on.

Why they chose this property

Location! In the heart of wine country, two wineries within walking distance. Private. Beautiful, unobstructed views of the water. Amazing sunrises. Located in the middle of the Lake so we don't get heavy weeds or algae at our beach like the North and South ends of the Lake. Great swimming. Large covered, open front porch.

What makes this property unique

Quiet Road off the main drag. Private beach and dock. Additional deck, hammock, and fire pit located on beach. Upgraded kitchen. Brand new dock in 2022. Family owned for 4 generations. A lot of TLC at this property!

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom at top of stairs

Front bedroom with lake view

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