Title: Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes Holiday home in Ovid with kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/a3a7e0df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/31c0c775.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/2f1962ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/34636fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/8df17099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1365 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes Welcome to the FLX! We've rented our home to more than 300 guests on another platform since 2017 (4.9 rating), and have finally made the switch to VRBO. Our home is located in the rural center of the eastern branch of the Seneca Lake wine & food trail and only 7 miles from the Cayuga Lake wine trail. We provide a centrally-located, quiet, peaceful place to relax in-between your day trips to the local attractions. Make yourself at home, either inside on one of the massage chairs or outside in our 1 acre yard with outdoor seating, a charcoal grill, and a fire pit. Our Ovid cottage boasts 2 inviting bedrooms with 1 queen bed and 1 full bed. The cozy living room features a comfy futon for extra relaxation. Guests can unwind in the soothing bathtub after a day of exploring. With amenities like AC, WiFi, and a washer/dryer, your stay will be convenient and comfortable. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,365 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70965700/70965619/edcb6395.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Finger Lakes Cottage Ovid - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 90 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=70965619&PinnedHotelID=70965619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83580000/83570500/83570432/7795c2dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pine Grove Cabin Penn Yan - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews £120 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=83570432&PinnedHotelID=83570432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83120000/83112800/83112719/e1ff9987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy All Season Bungalow right on the Lake wine and brewery trail. 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To save energy, please turn AC units off when you leave the house. While the tapwater is perfectly safe for all uses, please use the RO water (small tap on the right of the sink) for use in the coffee maker and kettle ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Crib, changing table, and baby gate upstairs ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy 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 and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 318 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.691086,-76.864975&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k%7EqcG%60uctM%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40SBU%40SBUBS%40UBQBUDSBUDSBSDSDQDSDSDSDQFSFQDSFQFSFQHQFOFSHOHOFQHOHOHQHMJQHOJMHOJMJMJMJMHMLMJKJMLKJKLIJKLKLILILKJGLILINGLILELGNGLGNELGLENCNELCNENCLCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDLBNDLFNDLFLFNFLDLHLHNFLHJFLJLHLHLJJJLHJJLLJJJJLLHLJLJLJLJLHNJLHNJPHLHPHNHNFPHNHNFRFNHPFPFRFPDRFPDRFPDRDRDRDPDRBRDRBTDRBT%40PBTBRBT%40R%40TBR%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTAT%3FTARATCRARATCTCRCRARCTERCTERCPERERERERERGPERGPERGPGRGPIPGNGPIPINGPININIPILKPILKNINKLKLKLKLILMLKJKJMLKJMHKJMJMHMHMJKFMHOFMHMFMFOFMFMFODMFODMBODMBODOBM%40ODO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOEMAOCOEMCOEOCMEMGOEMGOGMGMGMGOGMIMIKGMKMIMIMKKKMIKKMKKMKKMMIMKMKMKMKMIOKOIMKQIMIQIOIOGQIOIQGQGOIQGQGSGQESGQGSEQESESESESESCQESCUESCUCSASCSCUAUCSASAUAS%3FUAUAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_5KIP2wAAYICUtZ-T-ysLJmMoQA=) Ovid, NY #### What's nearby - Sampson State Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 13 min drive - 9.8 miles - Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 17 min drive - 12.4 miles - Cayuga Lake - 18 min drive - 14.0 miles - Fox Run Vineyards - 41 min drive - 31.5 miles #### Getting around - Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Italian kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Climbing Bines - ‬43 min drive - ‪Fox Run Vineyards - ‬35 min drive - ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive - ‪Trail’s End - ‬40 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes located? > Situated in Ovid, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Sampson State Park. Boundary Breaks Vineyard and Lodi Point State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heath M. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip to finger lakes Enjoyed the place. Clean and neat. I have a 24' boat so the loop driveway made access and parking easy, which was much appreciated! ##### Heath M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HassleCat 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice, peaceful house in the country. Horses and cows visible from kitchen window. ##### HassleCat Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor S. 8 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy ##### Trevor S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025