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Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Taughannock Falls State Park
    3 min drive
  • Glenwood Pines
    3 min drive
  • Ithaca Bus Station
    12 min drive
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    23 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Ithaca

With a stay at this cottage in Ithaca, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Ithaca College and Cayuga Lake. .This family-friendly cottage is 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from Cornell University and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Cayuga Nature Center.
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What's nearby

  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 3 min drive
  • Ithaca Commons - 13 min drive
  • Ithaca College - 13 min drive
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 14 min drive
  • Cornell University - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Coffee Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Salt Point Brewing Co. - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Sumo Japanese Hibachi and Sushi - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca

Beloved cabin-coverted-to-cottage perfectly set up for large groups with incomparable access to the lake.

The upstairs of the cottage has two bedrooms (double and single over double bunk bed), a full bathroom, a couch (the best nap spot ever) and futon, and wonderful lake views from its airy and bright open space. The downstairs has a more cabin feel with four bedrooms (queen, double, twin, and single over double bunk bed), kitchen, dining, sitting and living area with stone fireplace, along with a powder room, separate shower, and laundry room.

There is a porch perfect for buffet and drinks setup, a large deck for outdoor eating and enjoying the lake views, and a fire pit on the beach.

The cottage has excellent access to nearby amenities, including the Black Diamond Trail (1 mile), Taughannock State Park (2.5 miles), Cass Park (6 miles), the Boatyard Grille and downtown Ithaca (7 miles), Cornell University (9 miles) and Ithaca College (9 miles).

We have been on VRBO for a couple of seasons now for May-June rentals. We don’t have rental availability during the summer. Come enjoy our favorite spot and reach out with any questions!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Water carries sound, be respectful with noise.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F., St. Augustine, FL/Block Island, RI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Great house and great location. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The location was beautiful right on the water. Plenty of rooms for people to sleep. The firewood was great to have there ready to go as we did a bonfire every night. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cornell reunion spot
Our group of college roommates had great fun staying in Ithaca once again for reunion at this terrific lakeside spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the lake!
We enjoyed the lake house! Bit of a quirky layout but we are most of our meals on the deck which was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Everything was perfect from checking in, communication with Hannah, ample amount of space to hang out and sleep, along with the amazing backyard on Lake Cayuga. I came here for my graduation from Cornell and wanted a lakehouse big enough for my family (~10), and Hannah's house afforded us the perfect weekend. We grilled, had smores from the fire pit, kayaked, and even docked our pontoon rental on the dock. Looking forward to returning here on my next visit to Ithaca!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped home on beautiful Lake Cayuga near Ithaca.
We enjoyed the kayaks, the paddleboat, the fire pit, the grill, and the beautiful reflections of both dawn and sunset on the peaceful lake. The house accommodated our six adults and three children. Very homey and well equipped with supplies for needs and fun. Limited bathrooms, but they worked out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside retreat.
Had a perfect weekend. Great house great views. The hosts were great, met us on time and went through everything. The house was equipped with all the items you needed. Close to hiking trails, wineries and falls. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022