Year-round Cayuga Lakefront with easy access to house and lake

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
5.0
Outstanding(101 Reviews)

House in Cayuga Lake, NY

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Windgarth House has offered year-round hospitality in the heart of the Finger Lakes for 17 years. We rent this beautiful lake house by the week from Sunday to Sunday during the summer (late June until Labor Day) or for shorter stays the rest of the year (2 night minimum).

The house is on a quiet, well-maintained road, with easy access to the house: only four steps and you are inside! Lake access is equally easy. Just go down the internal staircase in the home, walk out the back door across a beautiful lawn with mature shade trees and the lake is right there. There are no cliff or staircases to navigate, as is common in other locations on Cayuga Lake. Or walk around the side of the house on a gently sloping lawn on one side, or just eight steps on the other side. There are no stairs and no road between the house and lake, as is common elsewhere on Cayuga Lake. The house is located on a cove near Sheldrake Point. The water is shallow at the shore and gradually becomes deeper along the dock, to about four feet at the end of the dock. It is ideal for wading and swimming for children of all ages and adults. We provide a canoe and kayak, life jackets and other water toys for our guests' use.
The house has free Wifi. There is central air conditioning and an additional Mitsubishi air conditioning unit in the downstairs living room/kitchen. In the fall, spring and winter, the house is heated with a forced air furnace and the heat/AC unit in the downstairs living area. A gas fireplace adds additional warmth in the downstairs kitchen/living room.

The house consists of two floors. Upstairs there is a full kitchen with a cafe table, a living/dining room with two sleeper sofas, a full bathroom, a queen bedroom and a twin bedroom. Both bedrooms and the living/diving room have views of the lake.

Downstairs, there is a queen bedroom, a full bathroom, a kitchen/living area with twelve windows overlooking the lake and a gas fireplace for colder times of the year, and recreation room with a 42" Smart TV for watching DVD's. The utility room has a washer and dryer for our guests' use.

Windgarth House sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms, and up to another 4 on one of the sleeper sofas upstairs or two inflatable full-size mattresses that you can place in the location of your choice.

Windgarth House is located on the west shore of Cayuga Lake, across the road from the Sheldrake Point Winery and Cafe. Only 12 miles from Taughannock Falls State Park, 10 miles from Trumansburg and 20 miles from Ithaca, it is nestled in a prime location.

The area around Windgarth House is ideal for long walks along the lake and biking. There are many hiking opportunities in the area, including at Taughannock Falls State Park.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Cayuga Lake, NY

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(101 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2024
Loved the lake house and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Great spot and the lake was so peaceful. Clean and well described.
5.0
Jul 2024
We absolutely loved our time at Windgarth House! We would highly recommend this house to anyone and cannot wait to stay again!
5.0
Jun 2024
We loved our stay— the house was clean, tidy, and well-equipped. Window boxes, gardens, yard, and lake were beautiful! Clear and detailed information from host was very helpful— we would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Oct 2023
This was the cutest home ever! The landscaping was so beautiful and the lake access was perfect! We enjoyed the fire pit next to the lake and making s’mores in the evening. Mariette was extremely attentive and was quick to answer a call about parking when we arrived. Everything was perfect!
5.0
Sep 2023
Spacious and comfortable house directly on Lake and across the street from a vineyard. Ideal place for two couples or two small families. There are two kitchens and two full bathrooms. It includes a nice patio and dock on the water.
5.0
Sep 2023
The property is very nice, well maintained. It takes about 20 mins drive to Ithaca. There are 2 kitchens, we used the one downstairs because we wanted to have our meals outside, but the dishwasher and the microwave are in the upstairs kitchen only. So there was a minor inconvenience of carrying the dirty dishes upstairs, and not using microwave. The private part of the lake was overgrown with grass and not pleasant to swim. Nonetheless, the house was clean and comfortable, the grounds are very nice and we enjoyed our short stay there.
5.0
Aug 2023
Beautiful cottage property with all the amenities one could ask for. Plenty of cooking equipment and pantry essentials already there. Has a well system from lake, so we used bottled water for everything, mainly because a member of our group is pregnant. Wi-fi worked great for those of us working remotely. We did have to fix the BBQ handle to use it but it wasn’t a big deal. Location is great, easy to get all over the Finger Lakes. the weather didn’t cooperate much but we were able to use the canoe and kayak a few days. The gardens and yard were just so pretty…I have landscape envy. Communication with owner was easy and she was kind enough to give us some tips on where we could take the 2 elderly ladies in our party to view waterfalls. She also gave us great info on where to shop for food and necessities. Overall, highly recommended for a group stay in the Finger Lakes.
5.0
Aug 2023
We had a wonderful time staying at the Windgarth house. The house had everything you would need to enjoy a lovely vacation. We cooked several meals at home in order to enjoy the local produce and meat. The kitchen had everything we needed, and we enjoyed cooking outside on the grill. The shed out by the lake had everything you could need for the outdoors. There was a fire pit by the lake, which I believe we used almost every night. We kayaked and enjoyed the local area of wineries, cheese, and baked goods. My husband and I had another couple staying with us and the two separate floors were perfect providing plenty of privacy. Thank you very much for sharing your lake house with us. Scott and Kristen

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Cayuga Lake is $339 per night. This rental is $103 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Year-round Cayuga Lakefront with easy access to house and lake. 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 Year-round Cayuga Lakefront with easy access to house and lake pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Year-round Cayuga Lakefront with easy access to house and lake?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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