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: Cottage is on ground level without steps, but Jacuzzi/shower does not accomodate wheelchairs and does not have grab bars.
- Wheelchair Accessible: 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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Time flies but memories last forever. Five years ago we first stayed at your home for our daughter's first day of college life. Now five years later we return to celebrate her graduation as an architect. Your home and apartment seem more beautiful than ever; the quietness, the comfort, the space are perfect for any celebration and most important for us, the graduation of our oldest daughter. We'll remember your hospitality and your home forever. Thanks, Nancy
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Beautiful cottage and setting, and appreciated very much the stonework all around - much like the stonework at Bailey and Ho Plazas on campus (our daughter was an intern at PVC). Cottage elegant in its simplicity with the craft (and styles) - and surrounded by friendly chickens and cat. Refreshing. Thanks!
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We've loved staying here the past four years. Our first visit was when our daughter came to see Ithaca College. Our next visits always added a decompression point for relaxation and connection for our family. Thanks for providing a beautiful space for beautiful memories.
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Wonderfully relaxing retreat from the bustle of parent's weekend at Cornell. Thanks!
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- felt the energy and environmental awareness the minute we drove in the big driveway -loved the stone bedside tables jutting out! - stone craftsmanship is really inspiring esp. big stone slab "foundation" for fireplace - wow! - feels like a combination of Frank Lloyd Wright and Buckminister Fuller - appreciated "good" coffee being a Starbucks nut - everything in this stone cottage just works together so well to create a very robust, hearty, but cozy ambiance - feel like I would like to hole up here and write a book
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Nice pre-honeymoon . . . Magic cottage, so nice to have a place to ourselves . . . Love the decor . . . Yes, we'll be back!
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Another wonderful stay at the Stone Cottage. You couldn't ask for a lovelier or more peaceful getaway. This place is so special. We will definitely be back. Thanks so much for everything.
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Thanks for a great stay! The apartment is beautiful and we cannot wait to come back for the cottage! Thanks!
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We had a really pleasant stay, enjoyed the ambience and appreciated the energy-efficiency. Everything was first-rate - comfortable bed and sitting area, gorgeous wood and slate!
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Thanks - we had a lovely and enjoyable stay!