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

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Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Varick, NY
  • Place, Varick Winery and Vineyard
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeshore Winery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Knapp Winery and Vineyard
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪56 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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Romulus

Located in Romulus, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Muranda Cheese Company and Seneca Lake Sprayground.
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Varick, NY

What's nearby

  • Varick Winery and Vineyard - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lakeshore Winery - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Goose Watch Winery - 2 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Knapp Winery and Vineyard - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Buttonwood Grove Winery - 4 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jw Bait & Tackle - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Knapp Winery & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Varick Winery & Vineyard - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fargo Bar & Grill - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Jason's New York Pizzeria - ‬31 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.

How much does it cost to stay at A Shore Thing: Breathtaking Panoramic Views and Spectacular Design Await You!?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Shore Thing: Breathtaking Panoramic Views and Spectacular Design Await You! on 14 May 2026 start from AU$499, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Shore Thing: Breathtaking Panoramic Views and Spectacular Design Await You!?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

This family-friendly Romulus cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you and your friends enjoyed a clean, comfortable stay and those beautiful lake views—sunrises on the water truly are unforgettable. We’re so glad the home offered everything you needed and hope to welcome you back for another great getaway soon!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
Thank you, Amy! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the home beautiful. We’d love to have you back again for another visit!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your family. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom & Diane K.

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

Excellent location and house.

We enjoyed the house very much. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

Best girls trip

This place was perfect for all 7 of us! Close to wineries for a day trip.would love to book here again for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your friends. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

A great getaway!

A great property for a family getaway. Beautiful lake views, spacious house, great hot tub, game room, and kitchen made for a nice winter weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2023
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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Perfect location and comfortable home!

We had a group of 9 stay and everything was perfect! We were able to visit many nearby wineries and come back to a peaceful home with a beautiful lake view.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Hi Andrea, 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

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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

A shore thing was shorely the best!

Great location, clean, big and a wonderful property right on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

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

Wine tours

Great place. The dock was perfect for our boat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Mary, thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed those stunning views and the cozy sunroom. We appreciate your feedback about the downstairs bedroom and hot tub, and we’ve shared it with our team. We hope to host you again for another relaxing stay!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Thank you for your recent stay and for the kind words about our staff. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay, and we hope to host you again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Hi James, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate you letting us know about the grill — we’ll have our team take care of that right away. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your friends. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

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

Spacious, clean home with a great view of the lake. Game room and hot tub adds additional fun.

Had a relaxing new year’s vacation in the large home with a Great Lake view. Definitely would recommend this home rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
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

8/10 Good

Thomas M.

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

Nice place

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience. We hope to see you again during your next stay in the Finger Lakes!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are thrilled to hear you are already planning another stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

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

Great property!

Second time renting here. Great house. Quite large and very comfortable. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you had another great experience at A Shore Thing and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Place is as advertised

All was good , hot tub, kayaks game room. All was good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2025
Thanks so much, Krista! We're so glad you and the girls had a great wine weekend. We appreciate you highlighting the setup—sounds like it worked out perfectly for your group! That Cayuga Lake sunrise really is something special. We'd love to host you all again anytime!

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