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Lake level cottage. Family friendly, Privacy, Wine Country, Sunsets, 3 Bedroom

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sampson State Park
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Ovid, NY
  • Place, Sampson State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake level cottage. Family friendly, Privacy, Wine Country, Sunsets, 3 Bedroom

Lake level cottage located in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country and the Seneca Cayuga Wine Trail. State Parks nearby that offer abundant outdoor opportunities with some of the most diverse landscapes. The property is located near the hamlet of Willard in the town of Romulus.1/2 hour from Watkins Glen, Ithaca, Geneva, Seneca Falls, Waterloo and approx 40 wineries. Fully furnished and stocked kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, blender, gas grill, tv, wi-fi, bed linens, etc. Just bring your bath linens. There are 3 bedrooms and a pull out couch. The lake bedroom with queen bed has a private view to the west of the lakefront, dock and sunset. The other 2 bedrooms have a queen and twin respectively. There is also a sunroom facing the west for lounging. A dining room, living room, fully stocked kitchen and bath with full tub and shower round out the living area. The entire property is lake level with no stairs to traverse. You can literally park at the front door or within 20' of the shoreline. We are located on the east side of the lake which offers some of the most spectacular sunsets in the region. A100'x8' dock is located on the property with exclusive use. There is over 100' of available beach gravel shoreline with exclusive use. To the north is Indian Creek which separates the neighbor's property with the house being 400' away. No house to the south but borders a small yard and beach with privacy fence. This property serves well for single family or small multi family use as well as the couple or couples that are searching for a quiet, private, lake front setting. Week-long rentals during prime season are preferred with discounts available for weekly rentals. Nightly rentals will be limited to 2-night minimums. Fall availability until late-October.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 455400vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ovid

Located in Ovid, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Cayuga 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 Scale House Brewery. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Ovid, NY

What's nearby

  • Sampson State Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 22 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 38 min drive - 51.8 km
  • Cornell University - 43 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rylee’s Place - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fox Run Vineyards - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake level cottage. Family friendly, Privacy, Wine Country, Sunsets, 3 Bedroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake level cottage. Family friendly, Privacy, Wine Country, Sunsets, 3 Bedroom?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake level cottage. Family friendly, Privacy, Wine Country, Sunsets, 3 Bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake level cottage. Family friendly, Privacy, Wine Country, Sunsets, 3 Bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake level cottage. Family friendly, Privacy, Wine Country, Sunsets, 3 Bedroom located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ovid cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Seneca Lake and Sampson State Park. Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 75 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication with owner, everything was as described. You can’t beat the views!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing way to celebrate our anniversary! The property was EVERYTHING we needed to enjoy a relaxing weekend away! We loved every moment. The host was great to work with and so prompt to respond to all of our inquiries. The view from the covered porch and everywhere in the yard was amazing and so soothing to my soul.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall was good-the house was clean and we enjoyed the stay. Host very fast to respond also. The only downside is that they had only 2 kayaks not 3 as listed. Also the shower drain was very slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting wineries, museums and fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described, and the flat level yard was wonderful with many beautiful sunsets. It is on a quiet dead end street that leads directly to a walking trail to Sampson State Park which is convenient for launching your boat. If you are not familiar with the area, Seneca Lake can go from calm to rough very fast and the wind direction changes often so you may want to consider taking your boat out each night. The beach area is nice and get deep gradually so good for children but be sure to bring your water shoes as it is rocky vs sand/dirt. No weeds though!!The location is awesome since it is very close to many wineries, plus some distilleries and breweries. While there is not a grocery store nearby (which the host let us know - thank you!) there is a Dollar General very close plus business which sells many produce items (seasonally), honey, pies, etc.The only downside was the cleanliness (mostly) of the dishes. Since there is no dishwasher (which we knew and were fine with), the cleanliness of the dishes relies on the last renters, so I am sure each renter gets a very different experience. We had to essentially wash all dishes before using.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location by the lake as mentioned on the listing with excellent views of the lake.We appreciated the lake-level cottage which allowed us to go near the water without any stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous piece of property with ample space and comfortable beds in an adorable cottage. Would 100% stay here again. Property manager was very responsive and easy to work with as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

Great property and location on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

John was a very accommodating host, and the cottage was perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway. We will definitely plan on returning!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time we've stayed at this location; we enjoyed both times. The cottage is clean and comfortable but the kitchen is very small (barely fits 2 people to do meal prep). The location is fine (totally flat; good nearby wineries, fantastic sunsets over the lake)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wine weekend

Loved the area! Easy to get where we needed, very quiet and great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great View of Seneca Lake!

This quaint cottage is in a central location that offers a beautiful lake vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view!

Great communication from host, property is very cute and view is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location! Communications with the owner were timely and helpful. The property needs upgrades for the price you pay. However we really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this cottage, and we would happily return again. The access to the water is amazing here, better than any other property at which I have stayed on Seneca Lake. Great outdoor area with fire pit and Adirondack chairs. The cottage itself is comfortable and well equipped. John was great to deal with as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wine tours

Property was nicely updated. Close to lots of wineries and breweries. Great breakfast place nearby at Riley’s!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view of Sunset

Perfect spot right on the water! No stairs from house to water!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great jumping -off point for exploring the Finger Lakes

as long as you don't mind doing the dishes, this is a great location for a Finger lakes vacation. Old-time cottage feel- nothing too fancy, but immediate access to walking and biking in Sampson State park, as well as being a short drive to both Ithaca and Watkin's Glen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All the comforts of home

Awesome location. We fished all day in the wind and rain. It's nice to come back and take a hot shower, relax with all the comforts of home, and enjoy an awesome sunset after two days of clouds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Robert and family were a joy to have as tenants. Would rent to them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice retreat

Property was clean and a great location! John was responsive to all questions. Enjoyed the lake and walking in the nearby park. Had a great view of the aurora.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake front with a great view

Lake front that was private. Cottage was clean and all the comfort of home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun time

What a great place to unwind. You can sit by the lake for hours. John is a great host. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakefront property with amazing sunsets.

The cottage was right on the lake and close to everything! The host responded very promptly when I had a question prior to check in. Watching the sunsets on the dock was the best, absolutely gorgeous. If you are looking for a no frills clean cottage, this is your place. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Had a wonderful time at this easy access, clean & comfortable cottage. Lakeside dock is perfect for watching lake activity. Separate fire pit area was very enjoyable. Very quiet and private location. Saw loons, kingfisher, great blue and many ducks. Can’t wait until we can return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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