Location: Ithaca, Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, USA (Two miles from Ithaca and Cornell University)
Accommodations: Cottage, Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
The Stone Quarry House offers a freestanding one-bedroom apartment which was designed to compliment the original 19th-century farmhouse, or the stone cottage with fireplace and Jacuzzi.
The Stone Quarry House is located on 35 acres of reclaimed stone quarry. Relax in our rural setting, only two miles from Cornell University and four miles from downtown Ithaca. The hillside meadow is ideal for sledding in the winter and bird watching in the summer. Watch the aerial acrobatics of the swallows over the pond while sitting in the Adirondack chairs, or observe the goldfinches in the walled garden from the stone bench.
All rooms are newly furnished with hardwood floors and Stickly and Amish-made furniture. The apartment has granite countertops, maple cabinets, a hand-knotted Persian carpet, and incredibly comfortable beds. The apartment has a king-size bed and a leather couch that opens out to a queen-size bed. The stone cottage has a Tempurpedic king-size bed and a couch which opens to become a very comfortable queen-size bed.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided: High count cotton sheets, foam or down pillows and down comforters.
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace: Cottage only.
- Beds
- King Bed: Tempurpedic bed in Cottage, Superior innerspring mattress with visco-elastic mattress topper in Apartment.
- Convertible Bed: Unusually comfortable convertible beds with visco-elastic foam mattress toppers.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- Video Library: DVDs available in reception area library.
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Cottage only.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Apartment only. Cottage has mini-kitchen with refrigerator, toaster oven, microwave oven, and coffee maker.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Apartment kitchen completely stocked. Cottage furnished with disposable and reusable cutlery, bowls, plates, mugs, glasses, cutting board, bread knife, and can opener.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: Apartment only.
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Host can arrange with a variety of wonderful Ithacan options!
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Beautiful rural views of hillside meadow. Deer and other wildlife can often be seen from the windows. Short walk to the top of the hill reveals views of Cayuga Lake, Cornell, and Ithaca.
- Communications
- Free Long Distance: Available with arrangement with host.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): In reception area of main house.
- Other Amenities
- Luxuriously furnished with Stickly furniture and hand knotted rugs, superior bedding including Tempurpedic mattresses, high count cotton sheets, down bedding. Library in apartment. Fair-trade organics teas and coffee provided in the pantry.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Please check with host. Host has two very friendly miniature poodles and a maltese/poodle cross. Very well behaved and supervised dogs welcomed with the understanding that guests are responsible for any damage or additional cleaning charges.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Cottage is on ground level without steps, but Jacuzzi/shower does not accomodate wheelchairs and does not have grab bars.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Cottage is on ground level without steps, but bathing and toilet area do not have grab bars.
- Kid Friendly: Well-behaved and supervised children welcome, with the understanding that guests are responsible for any damage or additional cleaning charges.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Ithaca has been named One of the Ten Best Cities for families and was identified by the Utne Reader as the "Most Enlightened City in the USA, " a Vibrant Artistic Community provides for plenty of Live Theater and Music, Home of the World-Famous Moosewood Restaurant, there are Many Other Fine Dining Choices as well, Cornell Plantations and Three Stunning State Parks offer Beautiful Walks, you can learn more about the world around us at the Science Center, the Museum of the Earth, and Sapsucker Woods Ornithology Center, try the Wine Trail around Cayuga Lake or view a Collegiate Athletic Event at Cornell University or Ithaca College, Also enjoy Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$175/night per room. Higher rates in effect for peak weekends.
$945/week per room with weekly housekeeping.
$3,500 per month per room.
Reservations must be paid in full at time of booking.
In case of cancellation, full refund if room is rebooked.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Since we have a looong distance relationship and don't get to spend a lot of time together . . . this has been so great for us!!! We enjoyed sitting by the fire, the Jacuzzi, walking and drinking wine . . . and talking about our future! Another great memory we will never forget! Thank you!
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Thank you so much for letting us stay at your lovely apartment. Sasha, Scott, and I had a wonderful time. Our dog, Sasha, especially liked hiking though Buttermilk Falls. I have missed the Farmer's Market for the years since I have left Ithaca. It was perfect being able to bring home our purchases and make a delicious meal of it. Thank you again and we will definitely be back in the future.
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We stopped in for a night on our (honeymoon) trip from NYC to Niagara. Couldn't have been more perfect. Picked up wine and cheese in town and then spent hours in front of the fireplace, playing UNO and 20 Questions and discussing the future of indie rock music. How romantic. We will definitely be back for longer next time.
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What an awesome cottage!! Many thanks to our gracious hosts for sharing this amazing place with the world. It was the perfect home base for my wife and I as we wined and dined in and around Ithaca. Cozy, convenient and beautiful in every way. We will certainly be back!
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It was so relaxing staying here this weekend for my newlywed husband and me. We both enjoyed the fireplace, the Jacuzzi, and I personally loved the airy open design of the cottage. Scotty loved the stonework and woodwork - very beautiful and well-done. Thank you for your help with directions and the extra blanket. We would love to come back soon , maybe for our first year anniversary.
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This was the perfect place in which to spend our first days as a newly married couple! We've said so many times since we got here that we want to stay here in beautiful Ithaca another week before we return to the craziness of NYC. You can count on us coming back! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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What a wonderful place to spend our first week as husband and wife. We could not have asked for a better honeymoon location. Your friendly and generous hospitality has been so greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping to make this special time in our lives so memorable. We look forward to sharing these wonderful memories for years to come and plan to return to Ithaca in the future. God's blessings over you, your family, and this haven.
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Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We were so comfortable here with out baby and puppies - it truly made our vacation special. We had a wonderful time in Ithaca and it was nice to bring my husband and son back with me this time and take in all the beautiful scenery Ithaca has to offer. We look forward to coming back and staying here again and hopefully bringing some friends along too!
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What luck to find such a restful and ideal spot after traveling all day for my best friend's wedding. After hours of online research, we feel so fortunate to have landed at Stone Quarry Cottage! The accommodation alone make it worth visiting this part of the country again!
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Words cannot describe how unbelievably perfect it is here. I had told my love of a dream I had, without realizing he held onto every word. This place, this cottage, it IS magic here. You have done a beautiful thing, provided a wonderful gift for generations to come. Thank you, thank you, thank you. All our love