Title: Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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 Cottage in Ovid with kitchen ## 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) ![Dining - Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes (Ovid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/31c0c775.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) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker - Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Finger Lakes (Ovid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114836400/114836302/2f1962ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) - 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 - Washer - 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 home 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98100000/98091500/98091455/fd97be71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Finger Lakes Farm Country Retreat Waterloo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=98091455&PinnedHotelID=98091455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107180000/107173400/107173304/bb0ba41f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Finger Lakes Pondside Haven Dundee - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=107173304&PinnedHotelID=107173304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/110000000/109999800/109999713/580107be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful home in wine country w/ deck, peaceful views & close to town Penn Yan - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=109999713&PinnedHotelID=109999713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, cookware/dishes/utensils, ice maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99397600/99397544/5a6203d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lamoka Lake 4-season tiny house for boating, ice-fishing, hunting, wineries Bradford - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=99397544&PinnedHotelID=99397544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116130000/116129800/116129714/cca63461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Vintage Lakefront Cottage on Seneca Lake Penn Yan - Kitchen - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 6.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=116129714&PinnedHotelID=116129714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116233400/116233375/78016d25_edited_2607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### This Quaint home overlooking Cayuga Lake is the perfect Finger Lakes Getaway! 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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 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 \- 1 min drive \- 1.8 km - Cayuga Lake \- 13 min drive \- 22.5 km - Watkins Glen State Park \- 36 min drive \- 50.6 km - Keuka Lake \- 44 min drive \- 67.4 km - Cornell University \- 45 min drive \- 58.4 km #### Getting around - Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Italian kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive - ‪Fox Run Vineyards - ‬35 min drive - ‪New Dragon Chinese Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Golden Buck - ‬4 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.ca/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. Jul 21, 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. Oct 26, 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 Aug 31, 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. Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy ##### Trevor S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025