Rear view of "Twin Pines" w/ parking behind cottage and Cayuga Lake to the east.
Location: Ithaca, Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, USA (Located 2 miles north of Taughannock State Park Falls)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Renting 2009 Spring/Summer/Fall weeks and available for Ithaca College and Cornell University graduation.
Ideal for honeymooners, urban professionals or anyone looking to just get away and relax.
This private cottage is conveniently located 10 miles north of Ithaca, two miles from Trumansburg, and two miles past Taughannock State Park, in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country. Parking is on same level as the cottage, which is perched between Cayuga Lake and woodland. Steps lead down to Cayuga Lake, where there is ample space for relaxing and enjoying lakeside activities.
First floor of this quaint, 1250 square foot cottage includes a kitchen with dining area, living room with a decorative stone fireplace and mahogany floor, and a large sitting room, which easily converts to a downstairs bedroom. The second floor features two generous bedrooms and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi bathtub. The sitting room has beautiful lake views and opens via sliding glass doors to a 25-foot-long wooden deck overlooking the lake, With its patio table and chairs, the deck is the perfect spot to relax, and enjoy the lovely view with morning coffee or lunch.
"Twin Pines" sleeps six persons - two in each bedroom, and two in the sitting room. All floors are natural wood. The cottage, outfitted with electric heat, is insulated and features an air conditioner in the living room. Behind the cottage, the parking area can accommodate four plus cars with a large lawn and extensive woods beyond. Adjacent to the cottage is a picnic area with a table and charcoal grill. Down the stairs from the picnic area, 90 feet of lakefront offers a dock, a lakeside cabana with lawn furniture, and a fire ring for romantic beach campfires.
Antique accents and comfortable contemporary furnishings combine to create a pleasing, classic cottage ambiance. The cottage is furnished with two sofas, a recliner, a convertible sofa/bed and Oriental rugs, and the eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets is fully equipped. One second floor bedroom has 18 feet of sliding glass windows overlooking Cayuga Lake.
With spectacular sunrises at dawn and a starlit sky at night, "Twin Pines" offers beautiful views of Cayuga Lake to the east and relaxing views of woods to the west.
Other amenities: Clean linens (towels, washcloths, sheets, pillow cases, blankets, quilts) provided. Twelve gallons of bottled drinking water provided. A 14-foot rowboat and life jackets
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Air conditioner is in the living room.
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Private parking area adjacent to cottage will accomodate up to 4+ cars.
- Beds
- Double Bed: Double bed is in the second floor front bedroom featuring a beautiful view of Cayuga lake.
- Twin/Single Bed: Two twin beds are in the second floor bedroom on the west side of the cottage.
- Convertible Bed: A futon sofa in first floor sitting room, with great view of Cayuga Lake, easily converts to a comfortable bed which sleeps two.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): TV uses an an antennae and receives 3 or 4 area stations, Monitor is also used to play DVDs and VCRs.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Bathroom features a Jacuzzi bathtub.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Kitchen features a bottled water dispenser and 12 gallons of bottled drinking water are provided per week.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Equipped with microwave, coffee-maker, blender, food processor, toaster oven, and a variety of high-quality iron and stainless steel pots, pans, woks, dishes, silverware, bakeware, stemware and mugs
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: New full size dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony: Spectacular view of lake from 25-foot-long deck.
- Gazebo: Adjacent to the lawn area, the covered lakeside cabana, a space to change into swimsuits, features a table & chairs and views.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: "Twin Pines" offers 90 feet of lakeshore on Cayuga Lake.
- Communications
- Telephone: Land-line telephone with local service provided. Guests can use their calling card to call long-distance.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Very well-behaved and supervised dogs may be permissible. An accompanying pet dog will add another $100 to the security deposit.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum age limit for renters is 21 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is not permitted in the cottage or lakeside cabana.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 14, 2007-Sep 06, 2008 ...... $1,175/wk.
May 1-Jun 14 & Sep 06-Sep 27 .. $995/wk.
Apr 12-May 11 & Sep 27-Nov 1 .. $795/wk (Excluding Graduation).
Monthly rates are discounted.
Ithaca College Graduation wk rates .. $1,395/up to 7 nts
Cornell Graduation wk rates .. $1,495/up to 7 nts
Sunday check-in at 4 PM; check-out following Sunday at noon.
Additional costs: $200 Security deposit required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Rear view of "Twin Pines" w/ parking behind cottage and Cayuga Lake to the east. - Ithaca, New York Vacation
- View of Cayuga Lake showing "Twin Pines'" dock from 25' long deck. - Ithaca, New York Vacation
- Twin Pines" LR features a stone fireplace, Oriental rug and comfortable seating - Ithaca, New York Vacation
- the Twin Pines' kitchen features oak cabinets and a dishwasher.
- Front bedroom on second floor offers magnificent view of Cayuga Lake.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #125861
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