Escape to Birch Retreat, a haven in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country. Enjoy a private bar, barrel tasting room, and beautiful outdoor space with firepit as you unwind in this 4-bedroom home.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Cayuga Trail Paradise
Looking for the perfect vacation rental to explore Finger Lakes wine country?
Then you’ve found it! Birch Retreat is conveniently located on America’s first wine trail, close to over 100 wineries, breweries, and distilleries — it’s just a 2-minute drive to the nearest winery!
Large groups can spread out, with 3 living rooms, a barrel tasting room, and a fully equipped bar. Reserve now before your dates are gone!
➤Contact Information: Feel free to contact us through the platform messaging for any inquiries or assistance. We always respond as fast as possible!
Our retreat is right smack dab on the wine trail (Route 89) Across the street from us is wooded-nobody! The rest of the neighborhood setting is park-like. The lake can be viewed from the yard, but during winter months from the house, as well. There are about 8 or so homes than can be seen from yard. Glowing Reviews From Guests Like You:
“If we could rate Nadia and the Birch Retreat with 10 stars it would be done in a heartbeat! What a wonderful experience!! From the moment you pull up and walk into this beautiful retreat you feel welcome and right at home.” -Eliezer
“This was a beautiful home with amazing decor, updated and fresh furnishing, and first-class customer service from Nadia. She was attentive, helpful and kind- starting from a few weeks before we even arrived.” -Tricia
“Great location. Amazing housekeeping. House is well stocked and very touching in details.
➤ Check-In/Out Details: Easy self-check-in with a digital smart lock. Check in after 4 PM and check out by 10 AM. Be careful of the entry to the driveway is quite narrow and easy to miss, oh and careful of the gully! Before leaving, please take out your garbage, load the dishwasher, and lock the doors. ➤ Safety Features: Your safety is our top priority. Our home is equipped with 2 outward-facing nest cameras at the front and back of the house. ➤ House Rules: Treat our home like you would a close friend or family member’s. Absolutely no smoking or vaping of any kind inside or outside the home. No pets. No shoes inside the home.
Inspired by Birch forests for their incredible beauty and relaxing effect on the mind, Birch Retreat is the perfect rental for wine lovers and large groups looking to enjoy Seneca Falls & Finger Lakes.
Step inside our bright & modern yet unbelievably comfortable 4-bedroom home and you will feel the “birch” effect—ahh! Kick off your shoes and make a cocktail, it’s vacation time and you have to unwind.
Unique Amenities & Features: Our home has everything you need for a perfect stay in wine country: ➤ Barrel tasting room ➤ Fully equipped private bar ➤ Beautiful outdoor space w/ firepit ➤ 2-minute walk to Cayuga Lake & kayak launch (2 kayaks available to rent!) ➤ 2-minute drive to the closest winery! ➤ Free high-speed WiFi & dedicated workspace ➤ Gorgeous artwork & mural ➤ Gas fireplace
Prime Location: “Location, location, location! Great experiences and tastings surround this home, all easily accessible within minutes.” -Eliezer
While there are over 100 wineries, breweries, and other lovely places to visit in Finger Lakes, we are also close to Lake Ontario, Montezuma wildlife refuge, Skaneateles and dozens of waterfalls. Enjoy these wineries a few minutes drive from our home:
Please note that the home is located on the main road and there may be some road noise. A small price to pay for our location directly on the Cayuga Lake Wine trail!
A Home So Comfortable You Won’t Want to Leave: “The house is so cozy and well-stocked that a day at home, or a night in, sounds great too.” -Tricia
Our home is so comfortable that we often get reviews like this one! If you want a vacation where the house IS the vacation, this is the home for you.
➤ Lounge: Enter into the lounge space, with plenty of seating and colorful vineyard and wine artwork. Includes dimmable lights and perfectly placed windows to allow in that late afternoon glow.
➤ Bar: Enjoy all the tools and barware you need to channel your inner bartender. Try our signature cocktail using local ingredients! Features a hand-painted mid-century Scandinavian-inspired mural.
➤ Kitchen: A fully-equipped kitchen with everything you need to whip up a gourmet meal. Keurig coffee maker for you coffee lovers. Features signature birch trees, hand-painted by your host, Nadia! Opens into the great room, with a fireplace that lights up at the press of a button.
➤ Bedrooms 1 & 2: King-sized memory foam pillow-topped coil mattresses & luxurious sheets. Share a full bathroom.
➤ Bedroom 3: King-sized memory foam pillow -topped coil mattress & luxurious sheets. Private bathroom. Best room in the house to see the sunrise. Includes a desk & chair with a view if you need a workspace.
➤ Bedroom 4: Primary bedroom w/ private ensuite bathroom. Seven flower sconce lights dance around the headboard, with a dimmer switch for that dreamy lighting.
➤ Barrel Tasting Room: Pretend you’re at a private tasting! Sit around an old oak barrel and enjoy a drink from the wet bar. Features a hand-painted map of the wine trail & a legend of the area on the wall.
➤ TV Room: Next to the barrel room is a TV room with a 55” flat-screen TV & Roku (bring any of your logins). Also includes a work desk and chair w/ a lake view!
➤ Laundry & Game Room: Enjoy a game table and chairs, with laundry tucked in the far corner. Card games & Monopoly provided!
Outdoor Living: Step outside to enjoy views of the lake and a gorgeous grassy yard, complete with a fire pit and seating for six. Enjoy a sunroom and large front deck w/ ample seating and amazing views of the sunset.
We also have 2 kayaks and a trolley for transport to our lake access — take them on Cayuga Lake, just a 2-minute walk from the back door!
Book Your Stay Today! Birch Retreat is that perfect vacation rental in wine country you’ve been looking for. Reserve your stay now before your dates are booked! Have questions? Reach out anytime.
There are no buses available near the home.
Guests must be able to traverse steps to reach the lower level barrel room, tv room, 4th King en suite and outdoor lawn area. Please be careful of the side sloping grass-its a slippery slope in or after the rain.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On a lake
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Kayak
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,900 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 2023-029
About the area
Located in Seneca Falls, this holiday home is on a lake. It's A Wonderful Life Museum and Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Waterloo Premium Outlets and Fingerlakes Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Falcon Park or Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Visit our Seneca Falls travel guide
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and New York Chiropractic College. Cayuga Lake State Park and Montezuma Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Cayuga Trail Paradise 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.
Nadia is a very informative and attentive host. The house is besutiful, clean and well stocked. It is also situated well in order to visit many other towns in the Finger Lakes. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
Marcia R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
sandra f.
13 Apr 2025
Outstanding accommodations
We had a wonderful stay. The house was comfortable and beautiful. Can't wait to come back.
Thanks
sandra f.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra C.
28 Oct 2023
Wonderful wine tasting
We had a fantastic time at Birch Retreat! I especially enjoyed the comfortable accommodations and the fully equipped chef's kitchen where we made fantastic meals. It is also very close to fantastic wineries and distilleries. We already planning our return trip!
Beautiful home, spotlessly clean, designed so well for couples! Plenty of room to spread out and have privacy with great spaces to gather. Great location for wine tasting in the Finger Lakes!
It was so relaxing to stay at a beautiful property that was so close many wineries. The property was so spacious and beautifully decorated. We enjoyed relaxing by the fireplace with a glass of wine.
This house has everything you need for a perfect weekend getaway. Plenty of space for 4 couples. Great location for wine tasting, golf, and hiking. Owner had good communication and was super helpful. We will definitely be back.
My friends and I had a wonderful stay. The house is immaculate. It is set up so nicely with soap/shampoo/conditioner in all of the showers. There is a coffee bar with coffee pods/tea bags available. The beds were clean and comfortable. We would love to come back. Nadia and Mark were very responsive and helpful.
Julianne C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marcy S.
11 Oct 2023
Beautiful home
What an awesome house! You’ve done a wonderful job of creating beautiful private spaces as well as wonderful gathering spaces. The house was spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. We had a wonderful stay. The only thing I would recommend to make it better would be to add a shampoo/body wash/conditioner dispenser to the bathroom in the basement for guests using the downstairs space.
Marcy S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
melissa c.
10 July 2024
Simply the Best
my friends and family were blown away by Birch retreat. I wish I could pick that house up and everything in it and move it to my primary residence. The owner’s have created a home away from home for all to enjoy. The place is warm, cozy, inviting and makes you feel good about life for a while. The room with the fireplace is masterfully designed and decorated. Every room, bed, blanket, shower, chair, sofa, picture is perfect. The bar area is awesome. The deck overlooks a beautiful lawn and the lake access is only a short walk. We have all found our new go to vacation spot. There’s so much to see and do all year round. And this location is right in the middle of everything. The owners are an absolute pleasure to work with. You will Not be disappointed. In fact, you’ll thank me for recommending Birch Retreat. It’s by far the best experience I’ve had renting a property for vacation. We all cannot wait to go back. Let the 2025 planning begin!
melissa c.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
melissa c.
10 July 2024
Simply the Best
my friends and family were blown away by Birch retreat. I wish I could pick that house up and everything in it and move it to my primary residence. The owner’s have created a home away from home for all to enjoy. The place is warm, cozy, inviting and makes you feel good about life for a while. The room with the fireplace is masterfully designed and decorated. Every room, bed, blanket, shower, chair, sofa, picture is perfect. The bar area is awesome. The deck overlooks a beautiful lawn and the lake access is only a short walk. We have all found our new go to vacation spot. There’s so much to see and do all year round. And this location is right in the middle of everything. The owners are an absolute pleasure to work with. You will Not be disappointed. In fact, you’ll thank me for recommending Birch Retreat. It’s by far the best experience I’ve had renting a property for vacation. We all cannot wait to go back. Let the 2025 planning begin!
We really enjoyed our stay, we had plenty of space and privacy for our 3 couples I really loved that we had 3 king bedrooms and the beds were very comfortable the kitchen and bar were well equipped and the house is decorated beautifully I would definitely stay there again the location was also very convenient
Great location, well kept and updated, clean and bright! Excellent communication with the host and any issues they addressed. If we come back up this way, will definitely stay here again. Thanks!
Birch Retreat is an outstanding rental, the property is beautiful and can accommodate 6- 8 people very easily.
The host Nadia and Mark are available to answer any questions and offer some great suggestion for place to go.
Would highly recommend to stay at their house, you will be so satisfied
We LOVED this property. So clean, beautifully decorated, and over all a great space. The owners are super communicative and friendly. The backyard space was amazing with the fire pit too. Centrally located, so easy to get to wineries and all the towns.
The house has everything even workout gear! Highly recommend!
It was a remarkable getaway. All worked perfectly. The house both inside and outside is very comfortable and relaxing. Communications with the host was easy. Overall we enjoyed our stay tremendously
Thank you, Nadia. Keep on doing the great job.
I am looking forward to a return visit.
Nikita
Great location at the top of the finger lakes. Clean, neat, and comfortable accommodation for two families. Many rooms for various activities, well stocked with games, pillows, blankets, bar-ware and beautiful, contemporary style. Drivable daytrips to Buffalo, Corning, Syracuse, and Ithaca. Seneca lake view from the back of the house and a short walk - we were there early April, so a bit chilly for lake activities. Friendly host, quick to respond to questions. Great experience for a group of 7 adults and children.
The property was exactly as described and pictured. We highly recommend to anybody looking for a relaxing getaway. The house was cleverly decorated with a great attention to detail. It had every we needed. We prepared every meal for the weekend in the beautifully appointed kitchen. The 4 bedrooms were perfect for our group of eight. We never felt crowded. The host put together a great book of house tips and recommendations for area wineries and markets. We thank you Nadia for a great weekend with friends and hope to be back soon.
This property was everything and more for my family and I.
My family and I was in NY for my brother’s wedding. We stayed here and it was only 15 min to Auburn , where the wedding took place. This was one of the most beautiful properties , I have every stayed in. Also , Nadia, the host was by far the best ( hands down)The lines of communication that she demonstrated was phenomenal. I will be returning in the near future and will be staying at this location or any property that Nadia is the host . This wine country is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! It’s quiet and peaceful . You will definitely not regret your stay here!!!!
What a perfect home with amazing taste in decor! I visited with a group of four women for a girls’ getaway. We had to book last minute due to our original destination outside of NY being impacted by a hurricane. We booked this home less than 48 hours ahead of our arrival and it was perfect. Everything you need. Nadia was also a wonderful host. She answered all messages in a very timely manner, was helpful, and made our stay even better with all of her suggestions of things to do and places to visit. This is one of the nicest and best experiences I have had with a VRBO. I highly recommend!
This house was perfect for my group of friends. The host has provided everything one would need to enjoy their time in the home. It has 4 different living room areas so we can spread out. It has 4 bedrooms all with comfortable beds and 3 amazing bathrooms. A game room on the lower level. Parking for approximately 5 cars in front of the home, The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans,spices, coffee,etc. This house was above and beyond my expectations. Don't hesitate to book this fantastic home. It is super, super clean and comfortable. We all had an amazing weekend.