Historic Home at Sheldrake in the Finger Lakes

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5.0
Outstanding(11 Reviews)

House in Cayuga Lake, NY

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental

“The Gables” is a historic 1851 home in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region and a short walk to the shores of Cayuga Lake. Named one of the "Landmarks of Seneca County," this beautiful home has been family owned for over 100 years and four generations. Relax in this spacious and comfortable Gothic Revival home with beautiful interior and a large wraparound front porch. Enjoy the charm and elegance of an 1800s home with its beautiful woodwork, formal dining room, living room and parlor. A winding staircase greets you as you walk in the front door.

A large stained glass light fixture hangs over the table in the dining room. The living room invites you to sit in front of the fireplace and read your favorite book. The front parlor is a great place to play your favorite card game, board game or put together a challenging jigsaw puzzle.

Upstairs are four comfortable bedrooms (one king and three queen) and, as a bonus, another cozy living room to relax, enjoy your favorite TV show or read. The front porch has rocking chairs and tables to dine al fresco. This home has more than enough room for everyone to have their own space or gather together. The property is surrounded by a large lawn, beautiful trees and has a large paved circular driveway for vehicle parking.

Located perfectly for your vacation while visiting the Cayuga and Seneca Lake Wineries, Taughannock Falls, Watkins Glen, Ithaca, Cornell, Ithaca College, Geneva, or Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Conveniently located near Cayuga Shoreline event center for your family wedding or event.

This is your starting place to get out and enjoy the heart of the Finger Lakes. You will be amazed how uncrowded and wonderful it is. Walk along beautiful County Road 153 as it follows the shores of Cayuga Lake passing many stately old lake houses as well as award winning Sheldrake Point Winery. Not far down the road is O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake restaurant.

If you own a boat or watercraft, there is a boat launch just down the street so you can enjoy being on the waters of Cayuga Lake.

Also, just down the street, you can board a boat for the “Water to Wine” tour which takes to you to wineries located on Cayuga Lake. If you would rather go by car, hire the “Main St. Driver”, a chauffeur who uses your car to take you to any of the more than 200 Finger Lakes wineries and brings you home safely.

A short drive can also take you to the famous Lively Run Goat Dairy, where delicious local cheese is crafted, and you can meet the fun- loving goats!

If you are a hiker, you’ll love the many local hiking and walking trails at Taughannock, Watkins Glen, Ithaca and Hector. If you’re a bird watcher, you can see Canada Geese, wild ducks, Loons, Herons, Osprey, and even Bald Eagles on or along the shores of Cayuga. You can also visit the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge at the northern end of Cayuga Lake. A short drive will take you to Deer Haven Park, the official site of the Seneca White Deer tours to see rare white deer.

We provide literature about these exciting adventures.

Get the idea? Relax… or go see…. or do both!

Here is what we offer at The Gables:

• Individual air conditioners in each bedroom and large air conditioner downstairs.

• Laundry room with washer, dryer, iron and ironing board.

• Kitchen with dinner ware, silver ware, cookware, dish washer, drip and Keurig coffee makers, gas cooktop, electric oven and two refrigerators.

• WiFi included.

• Two TVs (with streaming), One in the upstairs living room, one in a bedroom.

• Pamphlets and information about local recreation, tours and entertainment and dining.

• Outside gas grill.

• Three full bathrooms, two up and one down.



PLEASE NOTE:

ELECTRIC VEHICLES - Public recharging stations are available in nearby Trumansburg NY. There are no convenient outside outlets on the property for recharging. Use of extension cords from the house to your vehicle are prohibited for safety purposes.

NO PETS POLICY- NO exceptions

NO CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE: Exceptions for non-walking infants (Contact before booking)

NO SMOKING IN HOUSE OR ON PREMISES – No exceptions

NOT SUITABLE FOR WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS, PARTIES OR GATHERINGS including outside guests. Property is for the use and enjoyment of registered guests only unless prior approval from owners given.

DON’T GET US WRONG! – We love, Pets, Children, Weddings and Parties. We establish these rules simply to keep our property in the best possible condition for your arrival and stay with us. Thank You, and we look forward to your visit.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

Map of Cayuga Lake, NY

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(11 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2024
Historic home well situated.
5.0
Jul 2024
We attended a wedding at Cayuga Shoreline and the Sheldrake home was conveniently located for our planned group of 8 (4 minute drive). We had an unexpected issue so we ended up having only 3 people stay at the property. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked and the owners who live next door responded very quickly when we asked about beach chairs, delivering them within 15 minutes. The kitchen is a bit dated but it served the purpose, and everything worked as it should. The porch was a great place to have coffee in the morning. We stopped at the Sheldrake winery for a wine tasting, went to Taughannock Falls State Park and Cayuga State Park, both within 30 minutes. We ate at Wolffy's deck overlooking Cayuga Lake and enjoyed music at the boat bar at lake level. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Sheldrake house.
5.0
May 2024
This is a great home for a family to get away from it all. Clean, large house with all the amenities. We enjoyed sitting outside on the wrap-around front porch, plenty of space for everyone. Not too far from Cornell, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend this rental.
5.0
Nov 2023
This house was warm, clean and comfortable. Everything you would want in a charming house. We enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Aug 2023
The Gables had everything needed on hand. Plenty of bedrooms and a nice porch to enjoy the evenings outside. A large kitchen and dining room. Also, a nice sitting room to relax and watch TV upstairs.
5.0
Aug 2023
Beautiful historic home close to several waterfalls. Nice quiet location. Walking distance to lake. Enjoyed breakfast on a large porch.
5.0
Jul 2023
This place is even more gorgeous in person. My friends and I enjoyed everything about our stay. Learning the history of the house and its owners added to the enjoyment. Our hosts were responsive and welcoming. The front porch was our favorite hang-out spot. I also appreciated the quality of the beds and bedding…comfortable beds and more than enough blankets and pillows. Thank you again!
5.0
Jun 2023
We had five family members staying at the Gables for a college graduation. The home is as charming as it looks, and we had a wonderful time here just a few blocks from Cayuga Lake. Karl and Pat went above and beyond to help make our stay comfortable and memorable, from the baked blueberry and lemon loaves, to helping us find a way to charge our EV each night. For those with mobility issues, it's good to know that one set of stairs in the house is steep and the risers quite narrow, and there is currently no first floor bedroom. This is because the house is still a tribute to its rich history, much of which you can learn from the photos and maps gracing the walls, as well as the excellent summary books of the area in the front parlor. Being able to walk down and take a dip in the lake was a welcome bonus, and the entire neighborhood is a delight to explore. In short, we had an outstanding visit at the Gables, and will certainly check in with Pat and Karl when we're next near Ithaca.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Cayuga Lake?

The average price for a rental in Cayuga Lake is $519 per night. This rental is $296 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Home at Sheldrake in the Finger Lakes. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Historic Home at Sheldrake in the Finger Lakes pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Historic Home at Sheldrake in the Finger Lakes?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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