Waterfront Farmhouse on Cayuga Lake - Winter Availability
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Waterfront Farmhouse on Cayuga Lake - Winter Availability
Ovid, New York State, 14847
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Amenities
Golf course
Skiing
Horse riding
Hiking
Basketball court
Wi-Fi in public areas
Barbecue
No smoking in public areas
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Property Description
We had a late cancellation for July! It was a long booking, and we do need to have the house rented. Take advantage of the opportunity to stay in the peak week for 2019 prices! Available July 8 to July 16th. The house is great for a couple or for a big family reunion! Please come enjoy!
This farmhouse situated right on Cayuga Lake, was built in 1826 at Kidders Landing. The home was renovated to provide modern comforts. The house has 200 ft of gently sloping waterfront lawn and a new 100' dock with a swim ladder and a large platform for fishing and jumping into the water.
The house sleeps 8-10 comfortably and can be adapted to house more. In addition to being located on the lake and in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country, The Painted Porch Cayuga Lake Vacation Rental is also about 200 yards from a fun little log cabin lodge/restaurant/bar. So, while the house is fully equipped for dining at home, you can also make a last minute change of plans and go next door for a glass of wine and a nice dinner!
There are two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs. Two of the rooms have alcoves with additional bunks, making a multi-family stay more comfortable. There are ceiling fans in all of the bedrooms as well as additional window fans and window air conditioners in all 4 bedrooms. This spring, we are adding air conditioning to the kitchen, living room and dining room.
On the three acres, there are big trees and big lawns, perfect for bird watching, croquet and badminton!
Between the house and the lake is a small two lane road, which has few cars and serves primarily as a walking, jogging and biking trail. On the bright side, it is also maintained throughout the winter! We also provide little yellow "crossing markers" to create a safer environment for crossing, in the event a car goes by. In the winter, this road is maintained by the county.
The lawn slopes down to shale beach. The dock is new and goes 100' out into the lake. Mid-simmer, the water is over 6' deep before you get to the large platform at the end of the dock. We have a large patio area with dining and lots of seating. We also have a fire ring at the edge of the beach.
There is a biergarten outside on the patio off the kitchen. Bar tables and chairs. It is fun to watch for cool birds and the local white deer from there while dinner is being prepared! We have also added a patio on the south side of the house, for another shady option on late afternoon.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: This simple farmhouse has NO TV but does have fast fiber-optic internet. You can have access to free wifi at O'Malley's also. Major sporting events are shown on the TV there. There are also 4-5 bars of phone service in the front of the house with ATT. Please also note. We have RING doorbells for security purposes; to protect the house and YOU, our guests. We also have a RING camera behind the house to monitor filling the bird feeders. We do not look at these unless our guests ask us to or if we are waiting for a package to be delivered. And we look when the house is not rented. We value YOUR PRIVACY.
A few more things: About half of our guests bring dogs. After each dog there is an extensive cleaning process. We do suggest (for the sake of cleanliness) that dogs don't go upstairs. If YOU bring a dog: The neighborhood is full of dog walkers. All of them are very respectful of the leash law in our area. They get really really frustrated if a dog is loose in our unfenced front yard and runs out to theirs. Not all of their dogs play well with others. :(
BedRooms & Bed Configurations:
Upstairs Queen/Twin Bunk/Twin Bed/Twin Sofabed
Upstairs Queen/Full
Downstairs Full/Twin Bunk
Downstairs Queen/ Twin SofabedAbout pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total).Must apply. Prefer dogs..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Yes. Bunks are for kids! Watch by lake..About customRules:Use of the indoor fireplace is forbidden this year..Please limit to 6 cars. No parking in shared driveway portion..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Please do not smoke inside..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 30,With prior approval..
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Airport: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
(39.3 km)
Landmarks: Shepherdess Cellars
(1.7 km)
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3
4 Bedrooms Agritourism Property
4 bedrooms: 2 bunk beds 1 single bed 2 sofa beds 3 queen beds and 2 double beds
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Telephone
Wi-Fi in room
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9.8/10
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28 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
Average for similar properties in Ovid
Patti C.
October 7, 2025
Our visit to The Painted Porch was fantastic. The home, neighborhood and time of year made for a perfect getaway with our dogs. We enjoyed the historic nature of the property, and appreciated that it was well appointed, maintained, clean and comfortable for modern life. We enjoyed the nearness of restaurants, as well as the tranquil setting of the lake. It was the perfect mix to enjoy walking, wineries and scenery. Alison was terrific about answering our questions and setting us up for a great time. We hope to come back and visit again. Highly recommend this property!
Rob W.
August 3, 2025
Beautiful property with exquisite view of the lake and a large backyard to relax and play games. Host was easy to work with for any questions. House is unique - was fun to take walks and see other properties in the area as well. 10 of us stayed and there was plenty of room. Only negatives (small) were that the kitchen was not huge and cupboard/refrigerator space for food was limited. An additional half bath would also be great, as 2 full bathrooms for 10 people presented a few challenges at times. Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend to others.
KAthleen H.
July 31, 2025
Could not have asked for a better experience ! Everything was perfect ! Beautiful home that had everything we needed for a fun filled family vacation , from board games to outside activities and the dock and lake were terrific !
Eilleen G.
May 22, 2025
Graduation getaway
We stayed at the painted house for our son’s graduation. It was home away from home. We had everything we needed and were able to cook all our meals at the house. I highly recommend this beautiful lakefront retreat. As an added feature there is meticulous landscaping and bird feeders all around. A nature lover’s dream.
Vijay I.
May 31, 2025
Lakeside Vacation
Great time with family. Excellent location with a very communucative and respinsive host. The house is located with a great view of the lake. Ot is perfect for a laid back getaway.We had some grey weather but still had a great time with family playing games and relaxing walks.
John T.
July 21, 2025
We had a great time , it was beautiful!
Kevin W.
December 2, 2024
Painted Porch
Lovely restored historic building - clean and comfortable on a cold Thanksgiving weekend. Owner is helpful, accessible. Beautiful view of Cayuga Lake and short drive to hikes and towns.
Diana B.
November 4, 2024
Girls getaway
This was a great location! There is a terrific bar and brunch/ breakfast spot next door. The street is beautiful and not busy. The lake is so lovely!
janice B.
September 6, 2024
Fantastic home with a great hostess
Great mix of old and new with room for everyone.Enjoy the lake one day ,hiking the next,explore a winery, then wind down on the front porch in the evening.Couldn't ask for a more relaxing place thanks Alison,
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf course
Skiing
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Basketball court
Off-site
Wi-Fi in public areas
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public areas
Barbecue
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Health & wellness
Golf course
Hiking
Off-site
Kayaking
Skiing
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Mountain biking
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Motorized water sport equipment
Water sport equipment
Basketball court
Off-site
Activities
Fishing
Off-site
Eco tours
Off-site
Cleaning services
Clothes dryer
Facilities for children
Children's Toys
Children's desktop game/jigsaw puzzle
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old
Property host
Alison Nelson
Speaks: German, English
About this property
We had a late cancellation for July! It was a long booking, and we do need to have the house rented. Take advantage of the opportunity to stay in the peak week for 2019 prices! Available July 8 to July 16th. The house is great for a couple or for a big family reunion! Please come enjoy!
This farmhouse situated right on Cayuga Lake, was built in 1826 at Kidders Landing. The home was renovated to provide modern comforts. The house has 200 ft of gently sloping waterfront lawn and a new 100' dock with a swim ladder and a large platform for fishing and jumping into the water.
The house sleeps 8-10 comfortably and can be adapted to house more. In addition to being located on the lake and in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country, The Painted Porch Cayuga Lake Vacation Rental is also about 200 yards from a fun little log cabin lodge/restaurant/bar. So, while the house is fully equipped for dining at home, you can also make a last minute change of plans and go next door for a glass of wine and a nice dinner!
There are two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs. Two of the rooms have alcoves with additional bunks, making a multi-family stay more comfortable. There are ceiling fans in all of the bedrooms as well as additional window fans and window air conditioners in all 4 bedrooms. This spring, we are adding air conditioning to the kitchen, living room and dining room.
On the three acres, there are big trees and big lawns, perfect for bird watching, croquet and badminton!
Between the house and the lake is a small two lane road, which has few cars and serves primarily as a walking, jogging and biking trail. On the bright side, it is also maintained throughout the winter! We also provide little yellow "crossing markers" to create a safer environment for crossing, in the event a car goes by. In the winter, this road is maintained by the county.
The lawn slopes down to shale beach. The dock is new and goes 100' out into the lake. Mid-simmer, the water is over 6' deep before you get to the large platform at the end of the dock. We have a large patio area with dining and lots of seating. We also have a fire ring at the edge of the beach.
There is a biergarten outside on the patio off the kitchen. Bar tables and chairs. It is fun to watch for cool birds and the local white deer from there while dinner is being prepared! We have also added a patio on the south side of the house, for another shady option on late afternoon.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: This simple farmhouse has NO TV but does have fast fiber-optic internet. You can have access to free wifi at O'Malley's also. Major sporting events are shown on the TV there. There are also 4-5 bars of phone service in the front of the house with ATT. Please also note. We have RING doorbells for security purposes; to protect the house and YOU, our guests. We also have a RING camera behind the house to monitor filling the bird feeders. We do not look at these unless our guests ask us to or if we are waiting for a package to be delivered. And we look when the house is not rented. We value YOUR PRIVACY.
A few more things: About half of our guests bring dogs. After each dog there is an extensive cleaning process. We do suggest (for the sake of cleanliness) that dogs don't go upstairs. If YOU bring a dog: The neighborhood is full of dog walkers. All of them are very respectful of the leash law in our area. They get really really frustrated if a dog is loose in our unfenced front yard and runs out to theirs. Not all of their dogs play well with others. :(
BedRooms & Bed Configurations:
Upstairs Queen/Twin Bunk/Twin Bed/Twin Sofabed
Upstairs Queen/Full
Downstairs Full/Twin Bunk
Downstairs Queen/ Twin SofabedAbout pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total).Must apply. Prefer dogs..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Yes. Bunks are for kids! Watch by lake..About customRules:Use of the indoor fireplace is forbidden this year..Please limit to 6 cars. No parking in shared driveway portion..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Please do not smoke inside..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 30,With prior approval..
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What are the check-in and check-out times at Waterfront Farmhouse on Cayuga Lake - Winter Availability?
Check-in time at Waterfront Farmhouse on Cayuga Lake - Winter Availability starts at 16:00, and check-out time is by 11:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Waterfront Farmhouse on Cayuga Lake - Winter Availability?
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The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, located about 34 mins from hotel by car (39.3 km) away.How to get to Waterfront Farmhouse on Cayuga Lake - Winter Availability from the nearest airport?
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 39.32KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |



