Location: Ithaca, Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, USA
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Be part of history! This solid 3-bedroom home was built with the yellow bricks that once paved State Street of Ithaca, the same bricks said to have inspired L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz. This home is centrally located on the East side of Cayuga Lake, located less than 1 mile from the city of Ithaca and Stewart Park and just 2 miles to Cornell! Just a few steps from the house to the 124’ of level lakefront and there is plenty of yards for fun and games. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from the large covered porch or from the only 2-story dock (and the largest dock) in its surrounding neighborhood.
This sunny brick Colonial is filled with gleaming hardwood floors. Lake views from the kitchen, dining room, living room, and all 3 bedrooms! Special amenities include a gas fireplace, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. During summer months, window AC unit in each bedroom (no central AC). Municipal services and basic cable TV provided. The carpeted master bedroom has a queen bed. 2nd bedroom has a queen bed. 3rd (carpeted) bedroom has a set of bunk beds. House limited to 8 guests during summer months; 6 guests max during rest of the year.
Kayaks are available on site. Picture a nap on the lakeside hammock, sunbathing on the lounge chairs on the dock, and enjoying a sunset dinner at the picnic table on the dock, all of which are available. There is a 2-car garage plus parking for 5 additional cars. Deluxe privacy fence keeps you secluded while the main road connects you to all the amenities the city offers.
Here's what some of our recent tenants wrote:
From 7/4-7/11 tenant: "We had a wonderful vacation !! I admit I had tears in my eyes when we left !!!"
From 7/25-8/1 tenant: "We had a wonderful week -- we loved the kayaks, the dock, and the train! The sunsets from the dock are beautiful, and early mornings are lovely. We spent the whole week outdoors--either on the dock or on the porch. Thank you for sharing your home with us!"
From 8/22-8/28 tenant: "When we look for a vacation spot we look for lots of fun or just plain piece and quiet. Follow The Yellow Brick road and you will find both. I had the most perfect holiday filled with all of the above and more. The sunsets or so beautiful. I will always have you in my favorits. I look forward to sharing this lovely house house with my family one day. Thank you so much Alice. I have had the time of my life and managed to get quite a bit of studying done. I will soon be a master gemologist thanks to the piece and quiet of your home on the lake."
From 10/11-10/17 tenant: "We had a fantastic time at the Yellow Brick Home. Everything about it was perfect. The location, the lake, the train, we could not have asked for anything more. We enjoyed our crisp fall visit and look forward to renting this lovely house again in the summer. Thanks for the wonderful memories."
This is a non-smoking home.
October - April: $1100/wk
October - April: $450/weekend (2 nights)
IC Graduation Weekend '10: $1500 (Friday/Saturday nights). Add additional nights for $300/night. We are 5 miles to IC!
Cornell Graduation Weekend: Already Rented.
Summer '10 (May - August): $1950/wk.
**House is currently available for rent for the SPRING '10 semester. For more information, please contact owners.**
Cleaning: Linens and comforters are provided. Tenants to strip all beds and put all linen in hamper next to laundry machines on departure. Tenants are asked to leave the house broom clean.
Garbage: Tenant is responsible for putting out and tagging garbage every Tuesday night (tags provided). All recycling is Tenants' responsibility.
Who can rent: House is available to one or two families but no more than 2 sets of unrelated persons. This is a quiet lakefront community. Loud late night parties are prohibited.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Last-minute special: $1700/wk (including Labor Day Weekend!)
Now Renting Year-round. See above for more details.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2002
Han and Alice met at Cornell while Alice was doing her undergrad studies. Han had already graduated and had his own business. Alice pursued her law degree in Albany, but in the end she decided to follow her heart and returned to Ithaca to be with Han. This was their first home together, where countless memories were created and always filled with fun and laughter. When baby Mia was born, they decided to relocate to an area closer to Mia's future elementary school. They hope you will enjoy this house, where the magic of the Oz comes alive with you as it did with them. There is no place like home!
The Unique Benefits of this House
The sunsets are breathtaking. Shopping and all the city amenities are very close by, yet it feels like a world away. The 2nd story of the dock feels like a treehouse - a favorite for kids. The dock is unusually wide, enough for everyone to sunbathe while enjoying the breeze. Right by the dock, there is a hammock below the majestic willow tree which provides just enough shade to cool you from the afternoon sun. Inside, you will enjoy the hardwood floors and cozy up in the living room at night with the gas fireplace. Only a few steps to the house from the garage, and only a few steps to the beach from the house!
Property Photos
- View from our dock - Lakefront Ithaca House with Covered Porch, Dock, and Cable TV
- Side View of the House and Lake - Lakefront Ithaca House with Covered Porch, Dock, and Cable TV
- View of House from Backyard - Lakefront Ithaca House with Covered Porch, Dock, and Cable TV
- Bedroom
- View of Fence from Front
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