Title: Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114836302&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes ## Photo gallery for Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes ![Outdoor dining - Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes (Ovid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/a3a7e0df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes (Ovid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/34636fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker - Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes (Ovid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/8756a484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes (Ovid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/8df17099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes (Ovid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/ea2cc4c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1365 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill ## 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 cottage: 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 - Charcoal 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 ![Hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1890000/1883000/1882935/9d38495b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY Ithaca - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 7.8 Good 1,006 reviews £70 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=1882935&PinnedHotelID=1882935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1632400/1632354/9ef2fd0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca Ithaca - Pool - Breakfast included - 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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 Ovid is home to this cottage. WeBeTilin' Studios and Rose Hill Mansion are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center and Boundary Breaks Vineyard. [Visit our Ovid travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ovid.dx3000449367) [View more Cottages in Ovid](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ovid-Cottages.d3000449367-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![This was my first camping trip in my whole life...and I start to love camping since here....](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214967/6da8b8f9-6bab-43c7-ba96-cc354d0b262e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sampson State Park 1 min drive \- 1.2 miles - ![Spent the weekend at a friends lake house and was able to catch the sunset. #endlesssummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532665044/de8cc640-28e7-403a-bc56-f9d1fe4cf08e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cayuga Lake 13 min drive \- 14.0 miles - ![Watkins Glen State Park, New York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532665016/b823a5c0-244b-420d-ab09-f6c3427617d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Watkins Glen State Park 33 min drive \- 31.4 miles - ![Views of Cayuga Lake are beautiful from campus. One of nicest visitors centers I've seen. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087195/3712ef74-3069-41b3-bfd6-6bd6843fe7fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ithaca College 38 min drive \- 35.6 miles - ![Great campus!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/73c1a45a-454c-452f-a2f5-af35995dfb0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cornell University 42 min drive \- 35.9 miles ### Getting around - Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - Pat’s Pizzeria 4 min drive - New Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4 min drive - Fox Run Vineyards 35 min drive - The Golden Buck 4 min drive - Rylee’s Place 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes? ### What time is check-out at Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes? ### Where is Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 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 #### Andrew M. 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a nice stay! The cottage is clean, comfortable and quiet. The kitchen is great to use with lots a nice little extras. We will be happy to stay here again! ##### Andrew M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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. 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