Wine Trail Retreat | Fall Views + Designer Home

Looking for the perfect home base to explore Finger Lakes wine country? Then you’ve found it! Birch Retreat is on America’s first wine trail, just a 2-minute drive to the nearest winery and 2-minute walk to Cayuga Lake! Come for the wine and fall colors, with seasonal Cayuga Lake views from the great room as the leaves fall. Come home to a barrel tasting room, private bar, fire pit and plenty of space to gather. Reserve your fall getaway! The space Inspired by birch forests for their incredible beauty and relaxing effect on the mind, Birch Retreat is the perfect home base for wine lovers, families and groups exploring the Finger Lakes. Step inside our bright, modern and unbelievably comfortable home and you’ll feel the “birch” effect—ahh! Spend your days exploring wineries, waterfalls and fall foliage, then come home, make a cocktail and unwind. As the leaves fall, enjoy seasonal views of Cayuga Lake right from the great room. Unique Amenities & Features: ➤ Barrel tasting room + wet bar ➤ Fully equipped private cocktail bar ➤ Fire pit & spacious grassy yard ➤ Lake views + sunset deck ➤ 2-minute walk to Cayuga Lake & kayak launch ➤ 2 kayaks + trolley ➤ 2-minute drive to the closest winery ➤ 2 living spaces + rec/TV room ➤ Gas fireplace ➤ High-speed WiFi & dedicated workspaces ➤ Original artwork & hand-painted murals Prime Location: “Location, location, location! Great experiences and tastings surround this home, all easily accessible within minutes.” -Eliezer Birch Retreat sits along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, putting wineries, breweries, distilleries, waterfalls and some of the Finger Lakes' best experiences within easy reach. A few nearby favorites: ➤ Montezuma Hidden Marsh Distillery (2.3 miles) ➤ Knapp Winery & Restaurant (12 miles) ➤ Buttonwood Grove Winery (13.5 miles) ➤ Six Eighty Cellars (14.1 miles) ➤ Myer Farm Distillers (18.4 miles) Guests also love exploring the nearby wildlife preserve and making the trip to beautiful Taughannock Falls. Ask us for recommendations—we have plenty of favorite restaurants, wineries and things to do! Please note: The home is located on a main lake road, so some road noise can be heard. We provide a sound machine for light sleepers. 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 If you want a vacation where the house IS part of the vacation, this is the home for you. ➤ Lounge: Plenty of comfortable seating surrounded by colorful vineyard and wine artwork. Dimmable lighting and perfectly placed windows bring in that beautiful late-afternoon glow. ➤ Bar: Channel your inner bartender with all the tools and barware you need. Try our signature cocktail using local ingredients! The space features a hand-painted, mid-century Scandinavian-inspired mural. ➤ Kitchen + Great Room: A fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook together, plus a Keurig for coffee lovers. Signature birch trees were hand-painted by your host, Nadia! The kitchen opens to the great room with a cozy gas fireplace and seasonal Cayuga Lake views as the leaves fall. ➤ Bedroom 1: King memory-foam, pillow-top coil mattress with luxurious sheets. Shares a full bathroom and is located at the front of the home near the entry. ➤ Bedroom 2: Queen memory-foam, pillow-top coil mattress with luxurious sheets. Shares a full bathroom with Bedroom 1. ➤ Bedroom 3: King memory-foam, pillow-top coil mattress, luxurious sheets and private ensuite bathroom. One of the best spots in the house to catch the sunrise! Includes a desk and chair. ➤ Bedroom 4: Private ensuite bathroom and dreamy flower sconces surrounding the headboard, complete with dimmable lighting. ➤ Dedicated Sleeping Area 5: Queen bed, workspace with a lake view and direct backyard access. This sleeping area is adjacent to the barrel tasting room and is enclosed with a full privacy curtain rather than a door. ➤ Barrel Tasting Room: Pretend you’re at your own private tasting! Gather around an old oak barrel with a drink from the wet bar. A hand-painted map highlights favorite stops along the wine trail and around the Finger Lakes. ➤ Rec/TV Room: 55” flat-screen TV (bring your own logins), plus workout and laundry space. This room is downstairs and open to the barrel tasting room. Outdoor Living: Step outside to enjoy lake views and a large grassy yard with a fire pit and seating for six. The sunroom and large front deck offer plenty of additional seating and a beautiful spot to catch the sunset. Two kayaks and a trolley are available for guest use with a signed kayak waiver. Roll them across flat terrain to Cayuga Lake and the kayak launch, just a 2-minute walk from the back door. Your Finger Lakes Getaway Awaits! Spend the day wine tasting, exploring waterfalls or enjoying Cayuga Lake, then come home for cocktails, a fire and time together. If Birch Retreat sounds like your kind of Finger Lakes getaway, reserve your dates while they’re still available! Guest access ➤ 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. Other things to note Home sits on one of the main lake roads with some road noise-but enjoy easy access to restaurants and wineries. 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. Refrigerator, HVAC unit, dishwasher, stove and fireplace, are mechanical items, and could unexpectedly stop working-impacting your stay. Please inform us immediately if that happens, and we will do our utmost to resolve the issue during your stay but can not guarantee that repairs or replacements will be timely. The outdoor grill is not new, so if you encounter any issues, please let us know, we have an adventurous solution for you!