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Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch

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Escape to a private country cottage above Sheldrake Creek, with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a loft offering distant views of the lake. Enjoy vintage decor in shades of green as you relax by the fire pit or unwind on the back deck with barbecue and dinner options.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch

A private country cottage above Sheldrake Creek features open floor plan, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a loft. Featuring vintage and "not-so-shabby chic" decor in 50 shades of green, the home sleeps a maximum of 5 guests with 2 queen size beds and a double futon. This an extremely private property with distant views of the lake and a field across the street. An 8 minute leisurely walk lands you at Sheldrake Point Winery or the local boat launch with Cayuga lake access. Enjoy a barbecue or dinner on the back deck and relax by the fire pit after dark. A fully furnished kitchen and nearby grocery, vegetable stand and farmers' markets offers you the option of preparing all your meals at home. Washer and dryer on site (some summer water restrictions may apply in case of drought as our water comes from a well.) Scenic walking, biking, boating and jogging locations abound in the immediate and nearby area, only a half hour's drive to Taughannock Falls and the Ithaca Gorges, Seneca Falls and the Women's Hall of Fame, local Amish Farm Stores, breweries and distilleries. Our location is convenient to both Cayuga and Seneca Lake Wine, Cheese, and Art Trails. Owner lives close by to assist with all your needs. NO CLEANING FEES makes this an economical choice for the savvy traveler!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please do dishes and hang wet towels in bathroom. Can leave compost in covered bucket. Trash goes in metal trash can and please secure lid. THANK YOU!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We request guests to follow ecological practices such as conservation of well water; recycling and composting. Drinking/cooking water are provided.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

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Ovid, NY

What's nearby

  • Sheldrake Point Winery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lucas Vineyards - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 18 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪NY Quick Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪King Ferry Corner Store - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪Sheldrake Point Winery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪O'Malley's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Treleaven Wines - ‬57 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch located?

Located in Sheldrake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sheldrake Point Winery and Cayuga Lake. WeBeTilin' Studios is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eitan L.

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

Beautiful cottage in quiet secluded area in nature

Wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Q.

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

Lake cottage

Cottage is quaint but has all the amenities. Close to wineries, the lakes, restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John D.

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

Nice Property

Property was as advertised. Layout and cleanliness was very good. Location was quiet area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

July-August stay

We enjoyed all that Cayuga Lake offers. The house is very comfortable for 2/4 adults. It is very clean, AC was great on very warm days. Fire ring was fun in the evening
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joleen C.

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

Quaint cottage

Enjoyed the property very much
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

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

Great Getaway

Sweetgrass Cottage was a great escape for us. Clean and comfortable it was in the perfect location for us to explore both Cayuga and Seneca Lake wine trails. Close to some very nice hikes we enjoyed our country getaway in the Finger Lakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cottage with everything you could want. Walking distance to Sheldrake winery and the lake, close to other Cayuga wineries. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara i.

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

Lovely property

Cozy and comfy mountain house close to everything. A great deal!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen S.

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

2024 4th

Quaint, quite everything we needed for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Wonderful place in a convenient location

We thoroughly enjoyed this place as our home base for exploring the Finger Lakes area. It's about 30 minutes to Ithaca, Watkins Glen, and Seneca Falls and is just up a hill from Cayuga Lake. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Quiet location was perfect for our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lars J.

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

Very good location; nice amount of space

Location to wineries and other attractions was convenient. Amount of interior space was sufficient for 2 people. Very comfortable bed. Picture of front of cottage is deceptive. Very small area in front and no space in the back or sides. Quite close to the road but not very much traffic. Property has morning sun but shady in afternoon
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Sweet grass vacation

The cottage was perfect for our trip to enjoy the finger lakes region because it was centrally located. Roxanne is a terrific host, easily accessible to answer questions about the area. We enjoyed the fire pit and many nights star gazing. We would highly recommend the cottage and hope to travel to New York again and stay at Sweetgrass! Kim and Tom
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Finger Lakes Weekend

We loved the property and the location, especially the deck. Our only comment would be to have a can of Raid for ants because we had a lot of ants in the downstairs bathroom. We would definitely recommend this cottage to others and hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

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

Country Living near wineries and restaurants

This sweet cottage comes with everything you need and has many thoughtful, cozy touches. We enjoyed sitting on the covered porch and being in the country yet so close to wineries. The nearby farm stand had the best peaches and vegetables. The country road was quiet and we had a peaceful stay. We will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice G.

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

A sweet cottage

Everything was as described. A simple, charming, tastefully decorated cottage. We enjoyed the fire pit outside which enabled us to spend an evening with friends while observing social distancing. Nice short walk to Cayuga Lake at Sheldrake point.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

So Far So Good

Thus far the experience has been great. The cottage is quaint, cozy, clean and has a kitchen that carries most of what is needed. Very quiet and a great getaway if you are looking just to slow down the pace. Downstairs bed is very comfortable. TV in living room is equipped with all the apps. The grocery store in Ovid is very meh but it is close; however, there are Wegmans stores in nearby Geneva and Auburn and they are PHENOMENAL (on par with or exceeding Heinen's in Ohio or Publix in Florida). Not alot of sit down food options nearby; again, you may need to travel to Geneva, Trumansburg, Ithaca, Watkins Glen etc for more dine-in options. Make sure to check out the Samich shop in Ovid on 96 across from the gas station. Phenomenal meat ball subs and lunch fare. Overall, I would rate this 5/5 thus far.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alane M.

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

Perfect break from city life

It's a risk to commit to almost three weeks in a rental house you haven't seen and in a place you don't know, especially for parents having to manage remote work and two teens. But we had a wonderful experience. The cabin has a small footprint but is very efficiently designed and beautifully renovated with a craftsman's touch in the structure and an artist's eye n the simple and lovely retro/country aesthetic. The two teens were comfortable and content in the bedroom and loft upstairs, parents in bedroom below. The excellent wifi reached well out to the lounge chair on the lawn. With two separate porches, side and front, everyone could find his or her own space. We were lucky with good weather and front porch is great even in the rain. Situated between a wild meadow populated by butterflies by day and fireflies at night, and a cool ravine in the back, and with good mix of sun and shade, the property had perfect ambient temperature, breezy and moderate even on hot days. We enjoyed lots of morning birdsong, sightings of rabbits, groundhog, foxes, hummingbirds, and hawks, and robust voices of sheep next door and frogs at night. Swimming in the lake was glorious (but might get weedy as summer goes on). Bring or rent kayaks! The farm stand run by three generations, just five minutes walk up the street, has wonderful fresh produce. For those who like to cook, the old-fashioned match-lit oven and stove take a little getting used to but works fine. Enjoy!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

October

Good place to stay, close to wineries and areas to walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina F.

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

Beautiful serene cottage

This is an excellent place to spend a week, close enough to the lake and all the naturally beautiful places Seneca County has to offer! We spent one day at Taughannock State park and one at Lodi State park, both a short drive and spent the rest of the time at Sheldrake point. The cottage itself is gorgeous, rustic and stylish. Wonderful stay, can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

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

The last week of fall

It was beautiful, visiting, upstate New York. The leaves were changing. The lake was beautiful and the wine tasted great.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John F.

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

Clean, cozy and comfortable.

We enjoyed our stay at Sweetgrass Cottage. It was very clean, cozy and comfortable. While the cottage was closer to the roadway than we expected, it was typical for houses in the area and still private/woodsy. The cottage did have a bit of a "cabiny" aroma initially but that improved as the doors were opened and we went in and out. Be aware of the drought conditions as mentioned in the amenities portion of the description and check with Roxanne prior to renting if you must have a laundry option. Roxanne was friendly and very responsive to any communications. We would recommend Sweetgrass Cottage when visiting the Cayuga lake area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Peaceful Paradise

Our time at Sweet grass cottage was exceptional! The cottage was cozy, quiet and close to the beach. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We totally enjoyed our week!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

Nice, simple little cottage

Has everything you need for a stay. We had 2 couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

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

Wonderful!

My wife and I had a great trip to the area. The cottage is well maintained, has a wonderful porch and fire pit. This was our first trip to the area and we found it to be fairly quiet in mid June. The Sheldrake Point winery has a wonderful view of the lake and O’malley’s restaurant is a short drive away. Roxanne is a wonderful host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

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