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A Shore Thing: Breathtaking Panoramic Views and Spectacular Design Await You!

Lakefront cottage with fireplace and jetted bath

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Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10177.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Varick, NY
  • Place, Cayuga Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeshore Winery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Knapp Winery and Vineyard
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

About this property

A Shore Thing: Breathtaking Panoramic Views and Spectacular Design Await You!

Welcome to A Shore Thing, a spacious Cayuga Lake vacation rental that combines stunning lake views with the perfect mix of comfort and style.

Step inside and take in the panoramic views from the four-season sunroom—a cozy gathering space that opens into the fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The custom kitchen includes an indoor grill, so you can cook gourmet meals all year long.

The living room features a fireplace and large windows overlooking the lake, creating a warm and inviting space to unwind. Two main-level bedrooms each offer a queen bed, ceiling fan, and TV, while the shared bath includes a double vanity and tub/shower combo.

A few steps down, the spacious master suite provides the ultimate retreat with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows overlooking Cayuga Lake. The en suite bathroom features a Jacuzzi tub, heated floors, and spa-inspired finishes.

Downstairs, a fourth bedroom and large game room make this home ideal for families and groups. Enjoy pool, ping pong, and darts—or open the screened garage doors to let in the summer breeze.

Outside, relax in the six-person hot tub, play lawn games on the level yard, or head across the road to your private lakefront with a lighted dock—perfect for swimming, fishing, or kayaking.

Located along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail and just a short drive from Ithaca, this Finger Lakes vacation home offers easy access to wineries, waterfalls, and local attractions. Whether you're here to explore or simply enjoy lakeside living, A Shore Thing makes every stay unforgettable.

**This property is closely monitored for responsible renting and must abide by Town of Varick Rental Guidelines; this includes limiting guest occupancy to 10 at all times.

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests as well as all children including infants.

Note:
1. You will receive an email upon confirmation with a link to our Guest License Agreement which is a copy of our Rental Rules that must be signed and returned within 7 days of receiving.
2. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
3. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
4. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
5. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
6. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
7. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft, and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.
8. 1 dog allowed maximum and $100 plus tax non-refundable pet fee applies.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet allowance is limited to 1 dog only. An additional $100 non-refundable pet fee will apply.
FLPP requires a verbal confirmation within 48 hours of booking and a representative will reach out to you within 48 hours to review the reservation.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Romulus

Located in Romulus, this cottage is on the waterfront. Peter Whitmer Log Home and It's A Wonderful Life Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Muranda Cheese Company and Seneca Lake Sprayground. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center or Hobart & William Smith Tennis Center.
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Varick, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Varick Winery and Vineyard - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lakeshore Winery - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Knapp Winery and Vineyard - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sampson State Park - 18 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wheelhouse Bar - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Jason's New York Pizzeria - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Knapp Winery & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Inn - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Fargo Bar & Grill - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Shore Thing: Breathtaking Panoramic Views and Spectacular Design Await You! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Shore Thing: Breathtaking Panoramic Views and Spectacular Design Await You!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Shore Thing: Breathtaking Panoramic Views and Spectacular Design Await You!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Shore Thing: Breathtaking Panoramic Views and Spectacular Design Await You! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cayuga Lake, Varick Winery and Vineyard and Lakeshore Winery. Goose Watch Winery and Knapp Winery and Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Very beautiful home

We very much enjoyed our stay. Beautiful place. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shylee K.

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

Amazing !

Great stay! House was amazing !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Excellent Home

This house has everything you’d ever need! Very convenient location to attractions. Loved our visit to The Finger Lakes!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heath F.

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

Guys weekend

We loved the house and the location. The house was clean and the basement Rec room was a blast. The location on the lake was beautiful. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

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

Great house

The house was perfect for our family of 4 with more than enough room. I love that we got to bring our dog to enjoy the trip with us. Even when the weather wasn’t great we had plenty to do inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Getaway

Came here for a week long getaway and could not be happier with the stay overall. The only two things that were mild inconveniences was that the thermostat on the hot tub seemed to be inaccurate making the hot tub hotter than it said it was and the mattresses on the beds were a little firmer than we liked. Other than that it was great and there was plenty to do at the house for rainy days when we didn't feel like doing much. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

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

Bachelorette party

We came for a low-key bachelorette party, just to hang out with friends and have a girls weekend. We were right in the middle of the wine trail and had the most beautiful view of the water. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

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

Amazing!

This weekend was great! The property was amazing! Reached out about a problem and was taken care of within hours! We will definetly be back! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

August 2017 Stay

Our family really enjoyed our experience with this rental. Roomy and plenty of seating for the seven of us. Had a great time at dock area but make sure you bring water shoes. We rented a boat, went hiking and toured wineries. Only downfall was poor Wi Fi service. All agreed we would return again some day!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay!

We enjoyed our stay for 5 nights. Beautiful house. Hot tub and game room used every night. Kids loved the fireplace on the wall with Bluetooth to listen to music. Beautiful master suite, living room, kitchen and sunroom. Very close to winery’s. Only downfall was having to drive 20 minutes to Walmart or Tops Market to find food and the amount of stairs in the house. Not good for anyone with bad knees lol. Make sure to check out Sauders Store. So cool. Got our fill of cheese curd. Definitely recommend. Get ready to lose each other in this amazing house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great friends getaway. The house was clean. Rooms were all a nice size. Beautiful home. Great location. The Lakeview was awesome. Sunrise each day was amazing. House offered so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary G.

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

The views were the best part of our stay!

We spent the mornings and evenings in the sunroom enjoying the view. Yes, the place is a little dated - the bedroom downstairs stayed cold (even in June) but they had a great electric fireplace that would keep it comfortable at night. We had an issue with the hottun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James G.

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

Check the Grill

Very nice place, note that the grill outlets need to be cleaned, several are clogged.Wanted to thank the owners for making our stay so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

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

Girls Wine Weekend

There were 8 girls for a wine tasting weekend. The property has four bedrooms each with a fireplace and two full bathes. No issues with all of us getting around. This property is beautiful with a gorgeous sunrise over Cayuga Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Gals Weekend

It was a wonderful weekend with friends! The view was spectacular and it was great sitting with a cup of coffee looking at the lake. The hot tub and game room were well used and shared with lots of laughter. The house was spacious and clean. We look forward to booking it again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael a.

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

Amazing

The home is gorgeous! Amazing lake view, spaced out where we all felt comfortable and never too congested in any room, basement game room was great at night. We’ll be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari E.

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

Family & Finger Lakes

House was a little exellent location, layout, and amenities. Family had a wonderful time. Looking forward to staying again in future
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

A Shore Thing

Wonderful location for the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Ideal set up for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allycia S.

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

Girls weekend

This house was the perfect location for us for a girls weekend getaway! Very clean home with a large kitchen, spacious bedrooms, game room, and right across the street from the lake with a dock. There were plenty of wineries and distilleries within a 5 minute drive. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Family enjoyment

What a great rental. Plenty of room, wonderful lake view and great outdoor space. Everything we could have wanted in a family vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Girls getaway

What a perfect house for our annual wine tour trip. Thank you for such a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

raymond s.

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

Better Than Expected

Family at the lake house for Memorial Day weekend 2024. Had a great time. Everything was as described and in great conditions. Hot Tub was a welcomed addition. We enjoyed bringing the boat and enjoying time at the dock area and in the water. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

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

Great!! Fun

we had a great time hot tub. to the open floor plan. Watched March Madness and board games. Kitchen was perfect and lots of dishes and cups recommend highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Good family vacation spot

Spacious house for 7 adults and a dog. Good central location for wineries and state parks. Game room a plus especially since we stayed during the winter. Beautiful sunrises. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

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

Perfect getaway

My friends and I stayed at A Shore Thing for the weekend to celebrate our friend's upcoming wedding. It was the perfect location for wineries and one of our favorite stops, Muranda Cheese Company. We had everything we could possibly need at the house and the views were incredible. We wish we could have stayed longer to truly enjoy all the amenities. We'll be back in the summer for "shore"!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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