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Cozy 1 Bedroom Cottage

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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The Bird's Nest
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lodi, NY
  • Place, Wagner Vineyards
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy 1 Bedroom Cottage

The Bird's Nest is owned and operated by the owners of Shalestone Vineyards. Located in a community lake shore neighborhood just below the vineyard.

The deep ravine and active stream on the north side provides privacy and a soothing sound. There is a rental across the ravine so it's not completely isolated as to sound. On the south side of the cottage there is a family home and they are very respectful as to being noisy neighbors. Generally the neighborhood is quite during the week and a little more active on weekends at certain times of the year. If your looking for complete isolation this isn't the place for you.

This renovated cottage has a cathedral ceiling spanned by a large cherry log and accented with Stag Horn Sumac branches. All the woodworking is made from trees harvested from the property, (red cedar and white oak)
The kitchen cabinets are made from wine barrels.

The queen size bed has a 3' memory foam top and faces a large window overlooking the lake. Lounge in bed and listen to the lapping waves or catch the morning sunrise on the opposite shore.

A large deck runs along the entire lake side of the cottage and has a partial roof for sun/rain protection and is private from the cottages on either side.

The 75 feet of beach is shared with the owners as is the. 60 ft dock.
1 minute walk down the stairs to the beach or drive down for unloading kayaks, coolers or a small boat trailer. We highly suggest that guests have “AWD or 4WD” if driving down to the beach. Fire pit, depending on the supply and the season there is wood but it’s best to bring your own wood. It can also be purchased from several roadside stands Umbrella and chairs provided. RESPECTING OUR GUEST PRIVACY, owners would not be using the beach in the evening with the exception of loading or returning their boat to the lift.

Small pets are acceptable, but only with owners approval. $100 fee for cleaning and waste removal. Non refundable.

Reservations made using foreign currency, renter is responsible for exchange fee and must notify owner before making deposit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets allowed, upon owners approval $100 fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties, NO over night guests

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lodi

Located in Lodi, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lodi Point State Park and Sampson State Park, while WeBeTilin' Studios and Arts Center of Yates County are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lodi, NY

What's nearby

  • Wagner Vineyards - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 35 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard - 43 min drive - 59.4 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dandy Mini Mart 13 - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Triple F Diner - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 1 Bedroom Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy 1 Bedroom Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 1 Bedroom Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 1 Bedroom Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Silver Thread Vineyard, Wagner Vineyards and Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars. King's Garden Vineyards Winery and Tasting Room and Bagley's Poplar Ridge Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

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

Anniversary getaway

The cottage was perfect for our time in the Finger Lakes. The view on the deck was breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cottage! Beautiful views/surrooundihs! Gracious host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

A perfect lakefront cottage for 2!

A perfect lakefront cottage for 2 near all of our favorite wineries!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary D., Where do you live?

Wine lover

Perfect for a couple. Quiet and relaxing. Great view of Lake.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Perfect Getaway Location!

This was absolutely the perfect place for my husband and I to stay for our small getaway. Beautiful property right on the water. We loved sitting on the deck listening to the water and it was a great location to explore Seneca lake and over to Cayuga. Kate was a wonderful host as well!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Great property

The view is unbelievable. Each night we sent to the beach, build a fire, and watched the sunset. We enjoyed our stay and will consider this property again on our next visit to the Finger Lakes. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Marianne D.

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

Gorgeous views

The cottage is so clean and so beautiful! The woodwork is amazing. We were so relaxed sitting on the deck with our morning coffee and watching the sunset in the evening. The only problem I had was navigating the steps down to the beach, and that was only because I had sprained my ankle 2 weeks prior.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brianna C.

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

Great location and view, could've been cleaner

Location and view are great. Cozy cottage and private dock were wonderful for a relaxing weekend. However, upon arrival there were many live stink bugs, woodland roaches and ants that needed to be cleaned up. They were mostly hiding in the blinds of the sliding door and once we figured that out we got all of them. I understand having occasional bugs in a wooded area but this seemed more like the cabin hadn't been cleaned prior to our arrival because the rest of our stay we didn't see any bugs. The bedroom and bathroom seemed reasonably clean, just dusty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Birds Nest was the perfect get-away for me. It was only 3 days but the sounds of water lapping against the dock, beautiful sunsets & coziness of the cottage left me feeling as though I had been away for weeks. Found myself smiling all day. Cant wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time overlooking the lake. Nice and quiet (I'm assuming since it was the off-season). Beautiful views. The stars were also fairly clear, so it was an amazing time doing some stargazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at a wonderful spot. Views are amazing and the comparison to a treehouse (with all the conveniences that those lack) is apt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding in every way. Kate and her family are wonderful hosts and the cottage is a true gem of nature and creativity. Cozy and thoughtfully appointed, we had everything we needed and then some for our week-long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Peaceful Retreat

We LOVED this cottage on beautiful Seneca Lake. Peaceful, clean, comfortable, serene, relaxing. Just a few words to describe our stay. Can't wait to visit again otcome back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin l.

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

Cozy indeed

Great location Among the vineyards on the east side of Seneca Lake. When we first arrived, it smelled odd inside, but after airing it out, the odor faded perhaps nobody had stayed there for a while, and we couldn’t figure out if it was old cigarette smoke or some dampness. As said by others, the outside deck was fabulous. There was a nice new dock to swim off of the roadway, Below and Lakeside was full of junkie stuff the neighbors kept, but this cottage itself was nicely kept by the water as well as inside. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and spent most of the time on the upper deck. The bed was comfortable And the kitchen well stocked. Would recommend to a friend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole z.

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

Perfection

BEST DECK EVER!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA F.

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

Birdnest

If you love a treehouse, then you will love the birdnest cottage! Words can’t say enough, the view of Seneca Lake is beautiful & you are close to many winery’s & breweries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Lakeside retreat

Had a wonderful, peaceful stay on the lake. Great winery and breweries in the area. Plan on returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Beautiful place.

We loved this place. Very clean with lots of beautiful wood work. Private large dock over Seneca Lake. Lovely shaded deck on the back of the house overlooking the lake. A wonderful place to relax!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN PAUL K.

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

Very cozy

Nice, cozy, comfortable cabin. The views were fabulous! We spent a lot of time sitting on the dock and swimming. In the evening we sat on the deck. Very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Great stay

The property was well equipped and clean. The view of Seneca lake was amazing. Kate was very friendly and we enjoyed our wine tasting at her winery.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur D.

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

Cozy Cottage

Stunning views of Seneca Lake from the cottage!! Location offer easy access to hiking, wineries, and breweries. A great place to stay, highly recommended......
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Seneca getaway

Awesome little cottage, great location. Owner is helpful, friendly, accommodating, can't say enough good things. This is our second stay and probably won't be out last.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Serene.

Like many others, we spent much time in the rocking chairs on the deck taking in the view. Loved walking the vineyard lanes and Kate's wine tasting at Shalestone. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Stunning views of Seneca Lake

My husband and I spent a really enjoyable week in the Bird’s Nest. The views of Seneca Lake are great from the partially covered back deck as well as from the large dock, which has comfortable seating to view the sunsets. We would definitely stay here again. The one possible drawback for some travelers might be that the cottage is about a mile drive down a gravel roadway, so if you’re someone who likes to pop into your rental throughout the day, this might not be the best option for you. The slow drive is through vineyards, though, so it is very scenic! The owners of this rental also own Shalestone Vineyards, and if you like dry red wine, make a reservation for a tasting. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill H., Conestoga, Pa

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

Relaxing Week

Beautiful as described house. Think of a "tiny house". It was perfect for the two of us and our dog. The deck, the dock, the lake, the views..every thing was perfect! Only complaint..we needed more time! Thank you Kate for answering all our dumb questions so fast! See you again..soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kate Thomas

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What makes this property unique

Check in is from 1pm on and check out is10 am. Hours are flexible depending on reservations. Contact owner for details.

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