Historic Home at Sheldrake in the Finger Lakes | House in Ovid

10.0 (17 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Sheldrake House | Historic Home at Sheldrake in the Finger Lakes

4 Bedroom House in Sheldrake, Ovid

“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.

Historic Home at Sheldrake in the Finger Lakes is located in Sheldrake. Historic Home at Sheldrake in the Finger Lakes provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historic Home at Sheldrake in the Finger Lakes has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Sheldrake has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Sheldrake, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)
  • English
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Chef
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Paul G.
Jul 2, 2025 10:35:59 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This was an incredible stay. Everything you could want as if it were your own home. Our only regret is, we couldn't stay longer!!
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