Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch

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dining area. Vintage "depression era" decor

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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Ovid, NY

Sheldrake Point Winery
‪8 min walk‬
Cayuga Lake
‪11 min walk‬
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
‪5 min drive‬
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

upstairs

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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!

Property manager

Roxanne Gupta and Celeste Poormon

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We request guests to follow ecological practices such as conservation of well water; recycling and composting. Drinking/cooking water are provided.

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ovid

Sheldrake, a neighbourhood in Ovid, is home to this holiday home. Sheldrake Point Winery and Thirsty Owl Wine Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cayuga Lake and Sampson State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

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Ovid, NY

What's nearby

Sheldrake Point Winery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cayuga Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
Wells College - 56 min drive - 65.5 km
Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes - 63 min drive - 69.0 km

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪New Dragon - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬60 min drive
‪Finger Lakes Cider House - ‬7 min drive
‪Thirsty Owl Wine Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweetgrass Cottage, Ovid: Walk to Sheldrake Point Winery, Beach and Boat Launch located?

Located in Sheldrake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sheldrake Point Winery and Cayuga Lake. WeBeTilin' Studios is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Lars J.

16 Sept 2024

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

Very good location; nice amount of space

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

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John D.

29 Aug 2024

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

Nice Property

Property was as advertised. Layout and cleanliness was very good. Location was quiet area.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Q.

12 Aug 2024

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

Lake cottage

Cottage is quaint but has all the amenities. Close to wineries, the lakes, restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay !

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

3 Aug 2024

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

July-August stay

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen S.

7 July 2024

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

2024 4th

Quaint, quite everything we needed for the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

2 Nov 2023

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

Sweet grass vacation

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

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

15 Oct 2023

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

October

Good place to stay, close to wineries and areas to walk.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joleen C.

15 Sept 2023

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

Quaint cottage

Enjoyed the property very much

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

14 Sept 2023

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

Great Getaway

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara i.

29 Aug 2023

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

Lovely property

Cozy and comfy mountain house close to everything. A great deal!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

30 July 2023

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

So Far So Good

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina F.

29 July 2023

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

Beautiful serene cottage

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, can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

19 July 2023

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

Country Living near wineries and restaurants

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

7 July 2023

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

Wonderful place in a convenient location

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Cute cottage with everything you could want. Walking distance to Sheldrake winery and the lake, close to other Cayuga wineries. Great place!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

28 Nov 2022

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

The last week of fall

It was beautiful, visiting, upstate New York. The leaves were changing. The lake was beautiful and the wine tasted great.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John F.

19 Oct 2022

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

Clean, cozy and comfortable.

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

15 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful Paradise

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!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

3 Aug 2022

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

Nice, simple little cottage

Has everything you need for a stay. We had 2 couples.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

27 July 2022

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

Wonderful!

My wife and I had a great trip to the area. The cottage is well maintained, has a wonderful porch and fire pit. This was our first trip to the area and we found it to be fairly quiet in mid June. The Sheldrake Point winery has a wonderful view of the lake and O’malley’s restaurant is a short drive away. Roxanne is a wonderful host!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole L.

22 July 2022

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

Lovely summer stay

Roxanne is a wonderful and responsive owner for the Sweetgrass Cottage. The cottage itself is a charming rustic cottage centrally located near Cayuga lake. We found the location ideal for our day-trips around the region from Seneca Falls to Watkins Glen. We stayed during the heat of summer and the A/C in the cottage was a welcome relief from our travels. Thank you, Roxanne.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

28 June 2022

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

Finger Lakes Weekend

We loved the property and the location, especially the deck. Our only comment would be to have a can of Raid for ants because we had a lot of ants in the downstairs bathroom. We would definitely recommend this cottage to others and hope to come back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

25 June 2022

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

4 June 2022

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

Cayuga Lake

Very nice and cozy cottage. One bedroom downstairs and one upstairs. Big M grocery store in Ovid had a good selection, and O'Malleys on the Lake was great with a nice view of the lake.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by 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.

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

Sweetgrass Cottage a spacious driveway with room to park your boat. A 3 minute drive down the road brings you to the local free boat launch.

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English

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

downstairs

Loft

upstairs

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Upstairs toilet

Spaces

About this property