Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch
A private country cottage above Sheldrake Creek features open floor plan, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a loft. Featuring vintage and "not-so-shabby chic" decor in 50 shades of green, the home sleeps a maximum of 5 guests with 2 queen size beds and a double futon. This an extremely private property with distant views of the lake and a field across the street. An 8 minute leisurely walk lands you at Sheldrake Point Winery or the local boat launch with Cayuga lake access. Enjoy a barbecue or dinner on the back deck and relax by the fire pit after dark. A fully furnished kitchen and nearby grocery, vegetable stand and farmers' markets offers you the option of preparing all your meals at home. Washer and dryer on site (some summer water restrictions may apply in case of drought as our water comes from a well.) Scenic walking, biking, boating and jogging locations abound in the immediate and nearby area, only a half hour's drive to Taughannock Falls and the Ithaca Gorges, Seneca Falls and the Women's Hall of Fame, local Amish Farm Stores, breweries and distilleries. Our location is convenient to both Cayuga and Seneca Lake Wine, Cheese, and Art Trails. Owner lives close by to assist with all your needs. NO CLEANING FEES makes this an economical choice for the savvy traveler!
Dans le quartier de Sheldrake, cette maison de vacances se trouve Ă moins de 15 minutes de marche de Sheldrake Point Winery et Lac Cayuga.WeBeTilin' Studios est Ă 1 km de distance.
Fantastic stay in a great cottage with lovely owner! Beyond clean and supplied with everything we wanted. Only hitch was that vrbo did not give us the code to enter the cottage but a friend helped us get in.
This is a nice cottage off the busy routes and just walking distance to Cayuga Lake and Sheldrake Winery. It provided simple and quiet accommodations that allowed use to access both Cayuga and Seneca Lake State Parks and Wineries. We enjoyed evening dinner outside on the deck and breakfast on the side porch listening and watching the birds.
This is a very charming and quaint cottage that accommodated four 70 year olds very comfortably. The house provided us with everything we needed for our week-long stay. The location was perfect for venturing out to explore the Finger Lakes region. Seneca Falls on the northern tip of Cayuga - 30 minute drive; Ithaca on the southern tip - 30 minute drive. Watkins Glen at the southern tip of Seneca - 30 minute drive and Geneva on the northern tip of Seneca -30 minute drive. We particularly enjoyed the open front porch, with its very comfortable furniture, for our morning coffee - we could very much âease into the dayâ - every day! Roxanne went out of her way to make us very welcome - the fresh flowers were a vey nice and appreciated touch! Having just retired from a long teaching career, this was the perfect setting to unwind and start a new chapter.
Location to wineries and other attractions was convenient. Amount of interior space was sufficient for 2 people. Very comfortable bed. Picture of front of cottage is deceptive. Very small area in front and no space in the back or sides. Quite close to the road but not very much traffic. Property has morning sun but shady in afternoon
We enjoyed all that Cayuga Lake offers. The house is very comfortable for 2/4 adults. It is very clean, AC was great on very warm days. Fire ring was fun in the evening
The cottage was perfect for our trip to enjoy the finger lakes region because it was centrally located. Roxanne is a terrific host, easily accessible to answer questions about the area. We enjoyed the fire pit and many nights star gazing. We would highly recommend the cottage and hope to travel to New York again and stay at Sweetgrass! Kim and Tom
Sweetgrass Cottage was a great escape for us. Clean and comfortable it was in the perfect location for us to explore both Cayuga and Seneca Lake wine trails. Close to some very nice hikes we enjoyed our country getaway in the Finger Lakes.
Thus far the experience has been great. The cottage is quaint, cozy, clean and has a kitchen that carries most of what is needed. Very quiet and a great getaway if you are looking just to slow down the pace. Downstairs bed is very comfortable. TV in living room is equipped with all the apps.
The grocery store in Ovid is very meh but it is close; however, there are Wegmans stores in nearby Geneva and Auburn and they are PHENOMENAL (on par with or exceeding Heinen's in Ohio or Publix in Florida).
Not alot of sit down food options nearby; again, you may need to travel to Geneva, Trumansburg, Ithaca, Watkins Glen etc for more dine-in options. Make sure to check out the Samich shop in Ovid on 96 across from the gas station. Phenomenal meat ball subs and lunch fare.
Overall, I would rate this 5/5 thus far.
This is an excellent place to spend a week, close enough to the lake and all the naturally beautiful places Seneca County has to offer! We spent one day at Taughannock State park and one at Lodi State park, both a short drive and spent the rest of the time at Sheldrake point. The cottage itself is gorgeous, rustic and stylish. Wonderful stay, canât wait to come back!
This sweet cottage comes with everything you need and has many thoughtful, cozy touches. We enjoyed sitting on the covered porch and being in the country yet so close to wineries. The nearby farm stand had the best peaches and vegetables. The country road was quiet and we had a peaceful stay. We will be back again!
We thoroughly enjoyed this place as our home base for exploring the Finger Lakes area. It's about 30 minutes to Ithaca, Watkins Glen, and Seneca Falls and is just up a hill from Cayuga Lake. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Quiet location was perfect for our stay. Highly recommended.
We enjoyed our stay at Sweetgrass Cottage. It was very clean, cozy and comfortable. While the cottage was closer to the roadway than we expected, it was typical for houses in the area and still private/woodsy. The cottage did have a bit of a "cabiny" aroma initially but that improved as the doors were opened and we went in and out. Be aware of the drought conditions as mentioned in the amenities portion of the description and check with Roxanne prior to renting if you must have a laundry option. Roxanne was friendly and very responsive to any communications. We would recommend Sweetgrass Cottage when visiting the Cayuga lake area.
Our time at Sweet grass cottage was exceptional! The cottage was cozy, quiet and close to the beach. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We totally enjoyed our week!
Vous ĂȘtes reçu par Roxanne Gupta and Celeste Poormon
Roxanne Kamayani Gupta, PhD is a retired professor of anthropology and religious studies, Indian classical dancer, yoga instructor, vegetarian gourmet cook, organic gardener, natural health advocate, environmental activist and grandmother of two amazing boys. She is also the founder of Surya Namaskar for World Peace (www.suryanamaskarforworldpeace.org). Roxanne was born and raised in the Finger Lakes and returns here from all her world travels. She is happy to welcome you to Sweetgrass Cottage and to answer your questions regarding the local history, sites, and attractions.
Sweetgrass Cottage offers a beautiful and convenient location, a cozy, spotlessly maintained, tastefully and creatively decorated comfortable stay on the famous Cayuga Wine Trail of the Finger Lakes. Take a scenic 5-8 minute walk to Cayuga Lake and the renowned Sheldrake Point Winery, or visit Myers Distillery only a 5 minute drive North on Rte 89. Choose a car or bike ride through our back roads and you are in Amish Country. Located on a lightly traveled road off designated scenic Highway Rte 89, you'll find ours a central location for visiting the many other local sites: all the wine, beer, distillery, cheese and art trails; historical venues; and the gorges, hiking trails and waterfalls of Ithaca and Watkins Glen. We are also convenient to Cornell University, Ithaca College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, the Seneca Falls Women's Rights Museum, and Corning Glass. Enjoy the excitement, beauty and restfulness of the Finger Lakes in equal measure from our fully furnished private cottage.