Bufflehead Bungalow: Family Fun across from Cayuga Lake!

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A wooden staircase leading to a living area with a ceiling fan, a patterned armchair, a sofa, and a television.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A wooden dock leading to a small wooden staircase with colorful Adirondack chairs and canoes on the shore.
A cozy attic bedroom with wooden beams, two beds, a small table with books, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ovid, NY
  • Place, Cayuga Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheldrake Point Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Thirsty Owl Wine Company
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Loft

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Ovid

Located in Ovid, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Ready for a night out? Consider Trumansburg Fairgrounds and Treleaven Wines. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Ovid, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Sheldrake Point Winery - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • WeBeTilin' Studios - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Buttonwood Grove Winery - 9 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Giovanni's Gourmet Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O'Malley's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬62 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bufflehead Bungalow: Family Fun across from Cayuga Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bufflehead Bungalow: Family Fun across from Cayuga Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bufflehead Bungalow: Family Fun across from Cayuga Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bufflehead Bungalow: Family Fun across from Cayuga Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bufflehead Bungalow: Family Fun across from Cayuga Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cayuga Lake, Sheldrake Point Winery and WeBeTilin' Studios. Thirsty Owl Wine Company is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
We were visited by a hummingbird every morning having breakfast on the deck. The view of the lake is beautiful. Most VRBO owners are more attentive than here. We lost power for 3 hours on Tues morning just @ breakfast & shower time. No power No water. Luckily our daughter lives in Burtondale.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2026
Thank you for your 8/10 rating! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful lake views and morning hummingbird visits. We’re sorry the power outage disrupted your morning and appreciate you sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back to the Finger Lakes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for family Finger Lakes stay! Quiet location, private beach, kayaks, tabletennis etc. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 review! We're thrilled to hear the home was a perfect fit for your family getaway. It’s great that you enjoyed the quiet location, private beach, and all the fun amenities. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay with a family of four. Great to have a dock and kayaks across the street . The place was very clean. Just some recommendations would be to have some towels or something to help clean up the patio. It gets full of webs and dirt overnight on the chairs and there is nothing to clean it up with. Also, some small things would be nice such as dish soap, hand soap in the bathroom , coffee filters , just small things that most places provide now . Other than that, it’s a lovely place and would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review! We're so glad your family enjoyed the home, the dock and kayaks, and found everything clean. We appreciate your suggestions and will share them with the homeowner. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

This property is very spacious comfortable, and in a great location. It was fun for all of us and our dogs had fun too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Loved the house and stay there! 2 of us had recently had ankle surgery and werent aware of all the steps down to the water, but we managed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Amy, We’re so glad you loved the house and had a great stay! Thank you for navigating the steps even post-surgery — we truly appreciate your flexibility. We hope to welcome you back again soon for a more relaxing visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect home for guests of a weekend wedding

Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We hope to see you again during your next trip to the Finger Lakes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for hosting a group

Lovely house just across the road from Lake Cayuga. The abundance of beds, seating, and games in the basement make this a great spot for hosting a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review, David! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the set-up of the home. We hope to host you and your group again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Nice spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, fishing and kayaking vacation site

Great quiet location with plenty of room to spend quality time with family. Must be in shape as there are a lot of steps from the road to the water. Conveniently located within a short drive to many wineries, breweries and distilleries. Close enough to get food delivery from a couple lical eateries if you don’t want to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Krista, this home has an awesome location to local attractions. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at the home and got to explore the area. We'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getting away from Covid in Ovid

We all had an amazing time including the dog! The lake is great and the house/property was fantastic. There was plenty of supplies for cooking. Plenty of room to stretch out and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to submit a review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the home and were able to unwind in the Finger Lakes. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice time

Comfortable and grateful for no surprises.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay on the lake

We had a great time at the Bufflehead Bungalow. Beds were comfortable, plenty of cooking utensils/pots/pans, porch was perfect. Kayaks were nice to use a couple of times over the weekend. Only comment I have is a few of the indoor (living room) and outdoor (Adirondack) chairs have clearly seen some heavy use over the summer and will need replacement soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review! We will use your feedback to improve the experience for future guests at this rental. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Lake Front in a Quiet Setting

The house was clean, very comfortable, and located in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. Most of our stay was well spent enjoying the private beach area and refreshing Cayuga Lake. The lakefront is a short stroll across the quiet road and down a number of steps but is well worth it for the large private waterfront. Our dogs had the best time and were exhausted by the second day of our stay. We would consider this property again for future vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are thrilled to hear you would definitely come back and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing comfortably in wine country

My husband and I stayed at the Buffalo Bungalow in October during the peak color of leaves. The bungalow overlooked the lake with a beautiful view of the sunrise. The place was very clean and comfortable. The grassy slope up to the house was a bit slippery and steep, but other than that, we loved it. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are thrilled to hear you would definitely come back and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Advertised

As Advertised
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for the review and for recommending our rental. We hope to see you again during your next trip to the Finger Lakes!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Getaway!

Our overall impression of the home was wonderful!! We loved the seclusion/privacy. Central Air would have been nice on a couple of warm nights. The guest upstairs, was uncomfortable sleeping due to no air conditioning. We had an issue with water pressure in the bathroom, but the issue was addressed in a timely manner, at our convenience. We definitely plan to book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you plan on staying with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great spot on the lake

Had a great stay! We had our golden retriever with us who loved swimming and playing fetch with his frisbee off the dock :) Our 2 and 4 year old kids had fun in the shallow waters and the kayaks were great too. The only negative was that there was no remote to the tv and no one returned our call from property management about it. My husband downloaded an app to turn his phone into a remote which worked fine. Overall would highly recommend and hope to stay again! Thanks Bufflehead bungalow owners for the great trip :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. I have sent your feedback regarding the television remote to our maintenance team to improve the experience for future guests at this rental. We are happy to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High ceiling, entry

Loved this house, needs to be cleaned of its cob webs though. Not only up high but even at eye level and down low. The lakefront access was amazing. The door to get in is up a steep grass hill and was slippery on our wet weekend away. Needs some stairs to get up there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We will use your feedback to improve the experience for future guests at this rental. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fun

Didn't have the little things like toilet paper, dish soap or sponges
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay regarding the missing essentials like toilet paper, dish soap, and sponges. All of our guests should be provided with a starter kit which includes, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towel per kitchen, a travel bottle of dish soap and sponge, 1 garbage bag per receptacle, and a dishwasher tab if a dishwasher is available. We will use your feedback to improve the experience for future guests at this rental. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great vacation

Everything was mostly perfect. One of the ceiling fans I. Family room was not working which wasn’t a problem because it wasn’t hot the week we were there. Would have been if it was hot. A king size bed would have been perfect but bedrooms are small. Other than those two things we had a perfect vacation. Lots of sea glass at dock which was fun finding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

okay

house was nice.... floors should of been cleaner, dust bunnies in corners and around kitchen chairs/under beds, our socks were dirty first night so floors are not mopped well. the house has a musty odor especially on days that warmed up. driveway area was not easy to manuver, too steep and not graded well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2024
Wendy, thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us for training purposes to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

The house is located overlooking beautiful Cayuga Lake and the views from the great room are amazing. We had a few issues. We arrived after dark and the key in the lock box did not fit the door it was attached to. We finally realized it fit the door on the other side of the house but a note on the door would have been very helpful. Also, there were no filters for the coffee pot. Every other rental house I have stayed in has always had a supply of filters available. We found some at a local store but they didn’t fit the machine and it was quite messy brewing coffee. Lastly, the shower had poor water pressure. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay and would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback, Carrie. We apologize for the inconvenience you encountered during check in. We will make sure this is corrected for future guests. We do not supply coffee filters in our starter kit, as the model of coffeemakers can vary between the homes we manage. We apologize for the poor water pressure. Our maintenance team would have been happy to come out and make the appropriate repairs to make your stay more comfortable. Give us a call next time! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall and we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great little cottage for a quick vacation

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The location was great, being centrally located in the Fingers Lakes area. It was generally clean and the whole process of booking it was great. However, there were a couple of downsides: there is a basement with foosball and ping pong, which was a lot of fun to play, but it was unfinished and smelt quite musty. Recommend the owners finish the basement to make it nicer and add value. The other downside was the dock. You can't really tell from the ad, but to get to the dock, you have cross a road (not busy at all) and walk down steep stairs. The dock itself was quite rickety and the chairs were old and falling apart. The final downside was the lack of basic necessities like salt, garbage bags, etc. The owners do provide a very small amount of this kind of stuff, and to be fair, they do explicitly recommend to bring your own, but it seems like such a small thing to not provide. Would be much more convenient for guests if these types of basics were simply provided in reasonable quantity. Other than that, it was a nice place, very clean upstairs and perfect for a family or several friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Hi Chris, Thank you for your honest review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the location, cleanliness, and booking process. We appreciate your feedback on the basement area and the dock access. We'll certainly take your suggestions into consideration, especially regarding finishing the basement and enhancing the dock area for a more pleasant experience. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lack of basic necessities. Your input is valuable, and we'll explore ways to improve the amenities we offer. We hope you had a great time overall and that we can welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Please buy new real towels and some door rugs

My friends and I had a good overall stay at this property. Pros- location is great, amenities are good, etc. Cons- they have the cheapest, thin, scratchy towels that I would expect from a Motel 6. When I'm paying this much to stay in a vacation home I expect real towels and I'm not a fancy person. I gladly would have brought my own from home. Also there are no small rugs anywhere such as inside the entrance to wipe your feet off of. The house is built into a hill (which I understand is normal around most of the lakes) but there is no stairway up and the grass was wet/muddy/slippery to even walk up/down and then there's no mats inside to wipe your shoes off on. Also the 'driveway' should be marked better as it's hard to tell how to best park on the hill. Overall the home is ok, but def super glossed up professional pics, then these little things really make a difference. The home is clean, equipped but please get actual real towels, washable door side mats, etc. Also please have more than just 2 small pillows for the seating area and some fluffy blankets to make it homey. It just didn't have a cozy vibe that it really could if these things were added. The location is great but we would not stay here again and it's nothing that we would have complained about DURING our visit- really just feedback for the company to please address for future people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We will use your feedback to improve the experience for future guests at this rental. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The property is in a quiet, charming location, about 30 minutes from Ithaca and very close to several wineries.My main concern is that some of the advertised outdoor amenities were not maintained to the same standard as the interior of the home. We were especially looking forward to using the kayaks, outdoor seating, and fire pit, but many of these areas appeared neglected upon arrival. The kayaks and outdoor furniture were covered in spider webs and spiders, and several seating areas also had a noticeable amount of bird droppings. When we attempted to uncover the fire pit, we found it appeared to be sitting on top of an ant colony, and lifting the cover caused ants to swarm, making it difficult to use. We ended up not using any outdoor amenities, to our disappointment. Additionally, much of the exterior of the house had accumulated spider webs, insects, and general buildup. While insects are certainly expected in a lakeside setting, I was surprised by the overall condition of the outdoor spaces and amenities.I simply wish the exterior areas had received the same level of attention and upkeep as the inside of the property. Since the lake access and outdoor experience are major selling points of this location, a little more maintenance would go a long way toward improving the guest experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Thank you for your stay and for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful location and nearby wineries. We sincerely appreciate your comments regarding the outdoor amenities and understand how disappointing it was not to fully enjoy those spaces. Our housekeeping team prepares both the interior and exterior of each home, but we recognize that lakeside conditions can quickly lead to spider webs, insects, and bird droppings. We will share your feedback with our team and the homeowner to help improve the outdoor experience for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Finger Lakes.
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