Elegant, One of a Kind Garden Yurt

• We'll be back!

  We'll be back!

  • Guest Jeanne & Martin
  • Date of stay 10/24/08
  • Review Submitted 11/06/08
  We're so glad we choose to stay at Climbing Vine Cottage! The warmth of the fire, the sound of the rain on the roof and the gentle quietness of the land added to our rest and relaxation. We will definitely be back in winter! And spring! And summer!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: We love when our guests have a great time here at Climbing Vine Cottage. As a thank you to our happy vacationers, returning guests save 5%.

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• An amazing place for the child with in all of us

  An amazing place for the child with in all of us

  • Guest Debbie
  • Date of stay 11/09/12
  • Review Submitted 11/14/12
  Michele and her father George, showed so much hospitality and warm we felt as if we were home. The Yurt was roomy, comfortable and warm a true haven. We laughed giggled and danced. Thank you so much for creating a beautiful get away Deborah Derusha

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Peace, quiet and green eggs for breakfast!

  Peace, quiet and green eggs for breakfast!

  • Guest Andrea W.
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 09/17/12
  We did not know what to expect upon arrival because we had never lived in a yurt before. For those who are new to yurts, they are actually big fancy tents! This one was very clean and dry and had finished walls. Nicely decorated with all the necessary basics; stove, fridge, fresh running water, nice half bathroom. No TV and microwave which annoyed hubby, but was fine with me, we survived. Michelle the owner graciously allowed us to help ourselves to fresh eggs every morning from her hens and to whatever fresh produce was available in the garden surrounding the yurt, the tomatoes are just lovely. My three year old had the best time ever playing in the sandbox with Elsa and Frankie (Michelle's kids) and looking out for frogs and gold fish in the pond. Oh by the way, some of the eggs are green (outside not in) and all are so delicious, nothing like freshly laid eggs for breakfast. Ithaca is just a few minutes drive and all the well known chain stores are there, Walmart, Home depot etc. There are some nice restaurants too. If you like hiking you have to go to Buttermilk falls and Tremont state park, lovely gorges and waterfalls. Over all I really enjoyed our stay in the yurt and the surrounding area. Hubby said it was too quiet, oh well. You must sit out at night and look at the stars, absolutely breathtaking. One thing to consider for those who have small children, there is a rather steep ladder leading to the upper level, the ladder is not retractable, so watch the little ones they can have nasty fall down the ladder. To my relief and surprise, our very rambunctious and recalcitrant three year old, only tried to climb the stairs once! There also lots of toys in the yurt for kids to play with which I thought was very thoughful.

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• Magical place for kids!

  Magical place for kids!

  • Guest Judy W.
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 09/10/12
  My sister and I planned a family adventure to Ithaca, descending on Michelle, George, Elsa, and Frankie's friendly hospitality and their magical yurt with three adults and three children (ages 3 to 7). The kids were instantly enchanted, claiming the loft as their "fort" and running rampant through the garden and play area. Michelle and her kids generously shared their sandbox, swing set, and entire (huge) back yard for games of flashlight tag, hide and seek, and just running around having fun. The kids gathered fresh eggs, picked apples, helped dig for potatoes ("treasure"), and couldn't get enough of the frogs and koi. Sleeping arrangements were a little tight with that many in the house, and the space is by design very open (so if the three-year-old doesn't sleep, no one sleeps :), but the one private bedroom was helpful for that. Bring earplugs, and all is well with the world. There were staples in the cupboard, a gas grill and picnic table, and the kitchen had all the utensils/equipment we needed. The whole yurt was very tastefully decorated and thoughtfully stocked, with extra bedding and an array of children's toys, including a full toy kitchen set and art table/supplies (bring paper). Yes, the garden was as lovely and charming as it looks in the photos, and there's a porch to enjoy it from with a relaxing cup of [insert your favorite beverage]. The location was 20 minutes from downtown Ithaca (so do your grocery shopping ahead of time if you can -- we didn't, and the first night's dinner was on the late side because of it) and very convenient to wonderful parks. We highly recommend swimming/diving at Robert Treman State Park (weather permitting, of course) and the beach and large playground at Taughannock Falls State Park (deep end has a platform and diving board - fun!). All in all, a wonderful place to stay that is as much a part of our good memories as the rest of our activities -- not something you can say for a standard hotel! Many thanks to Michelle and her family. We'll be back!

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• Wonderful day/night spent in Ithaca

  Wonderful day/night spent in Ithaca

  • Guest Loredana C.
  • Date of stay 08/16/10
  • Review Submitted 08/21/12
  We had an amazing time in this beautiful, neat, cozy, breathtaking yurt. My boys explored the surroundings, enjoyed the pond, visited the chicken. It was a sunny day when we arrived and a sunny day when we left, everything looked like in these spectacular pictures. The level of care and detail Michelle takes in attending to her guests is astounding. She has organic chocolate in the fridge for you, organic eggs, and fresh flowers on the dining table. She has a little compost container, and recycling bins. She planted mosquito eating carnivorous plants for the guests' comfort. Everything she carefully planned and executed in that yurt amazed me and pleased all of us. I apologize for taking so long in writing a review, I wrote in her beautiful journal she has at the yurt, but then I realized that you need to be there in order to read it, so this review can reach people before their arrival. If you ever think of going to Ithaca, try staying at the yurt, it is an experience that will stay with you throughout the years! Here I am, 2 years later, writing a review, and remembering everything, as if it happened yesterday! Thank you, Michelle!

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• College Reunion/Wedding Weekend Perfection

  College Reunion/Wedding Weekend Perfection

  • Guest Sheena
  • Date of stay 09/02/11
  • Review Submitted 06/07/12
  I stayed here with a group of my college friends when we came up to Ithaca for a wedding. The accommodations are beautiful! Since we're Obies, we were all very excited about getting to stay in a Yurt, and we were not disappointed. The garden leads back to it's own waterfall, so you can go hiking and exploring without leaving the property. I was very pleased with our stay, and would love to come back again!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• A Perfect 10!

  A Perfect 10!

  • Guest Gillian
  • Date of stay 03/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/14/12
  Climbing Vine Cottage is perfect. The owner is very congenial and accommodating, and even shared her farm fresh eggs with us. It was such a great treat to go out to the coop and get our own eggs from her hens! The location is absolutely enchanting - we were here in early March, and if it is gorgeous then, I can only imagine what it is like during other seasons. The yurt is so comfortable - a great balance between cozy and spacious. The fire in the pellet stove added to the experience of gazing out the windows at the gorgeous landscape. Although it is extremely convenient to Ithaca (a five minute drive), we spent most of our time at Climbing Vine. I feel lucky to have stayed. We will be here again! When we did get a chance to leave, we explored the region's waterfalls. Taugahannock Falls is about a 30 minute drive, and is set deep into a gorge - it is the tallest one in the Northeast (even Niagra!) Ithaca Falls in downtown is harder to find - you really need to do your planning for the ones near the Cornell campus! Climbing Vine has a well-appointed kitchen and Wegman's is a short drive, but there are a lot of great restaurants in Ithaca. Thank you so much!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Amazing Weekend

  Amazing Weekend

  • Guest Happy Mom
  • Date of stay 10/21/11
  • Review Submitted 10/24/11
  Having a son that plays college ball keeps us on the road every weekend during the season. We are always looking for unique accommodations close to the field. This rental was fantastic. My husband and kids were unable to come for the game, so I had 2 of my friends accompany me to make it a girls' weekend. We have 11 kids between the 3 of us and decided that the football weekend would make a great getaway. We landed back in Florida exactly 38 hours after we left but staying at this property made it feel like we'd had a great retreat. The listing was as described and possibly even better. The location was wonderful. It felt as though we were far removed from civilization but in fact were within 15 minutes of Cornell. The property was very well maintained and Michelle, the owner, was very nice and even checked on us when we arrived. The Yurt itself was very cozy and comfortable with all the amenities that you might need. Being from Florida, we were not familiar with the concept but are educating all our friends with the numerous photographs we took. We only had a short time in the morning but enjoyed walking around the property, hiking in the woods, and the sound of rushing water when we came to the edge of the forest. Of course, the beautiful colors of autumn were breathtaking for those of us who do not get to see them often. On the way to the game, we pulled into a state park and enjoyed Buttermilk Falls. Again, we took numerous pictures and it seems as if we had a week long vacation. There are plenty of wineries in the area and between trails, and Farmer's Markets, mountains and lakes, the area has plenty to keep just about everyone happily occupied. We always check out the VRBO website when looking into rentals and understandably, many rentals have 2 night minimums. It was really a treat that Michelle accommodated us for just the 1 night so we could have such a memorable weekend. We would definitely recommend the Garden Yurt for families, it's completely set up for young kids. Older kids will appreciate the uniqueness of the cottage and the beauty of the surroundings as well as the ability to explore and discover. Anyone in need of just a little peace and tranquility should definitely consider staying here.

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• Wonderful fun for a family

  Wonderful fun for a family

  • Guest Alex
  • Date of stay 03/03/11
  • Review Submitted 05/01/11
  We stayed the first week of March so there was still snow on the ground- but Michelle made sure our stay was enjoyable. The kids played in the yard and visited the chicken coop. We were toasty warm and loved the yurt! Highly recommend it.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• When can we come back?

  When can we come back?

  • Guest Marta S.
  • Date of stay 04/13/11
  • Review Submitted 04/30/11
  This was our first stay in a yurt - and it won't be our last. Finding this listing and having it available exactly when we were visiting Ithaca was meant to be. Michelle is a very cordial and attentive hostess from the first email. She greeted us with her daughter Elsa and gave us a tour of the yurt and explained that we could visit the gorge behind the property and collect fresh eggs from her chickens for our breakfast. (She leaves them in the fridge too) If at all possible - try to plan your stay during a rainstorm to hear the pitter patter on the roof. You also can gaze at the moon in the loft on clear nights. The yurt never gets cold with the crackling of the wood pellet stove! It is perfect distance from Ithaca and with helpful recommendations from Michelle we visited Buttermilk Falls, Dr Franks winery and felt like a local. We would recommend this property to anyone visiting Ithaca - and we look forward to staying here again. Only for a longer time ;}

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Tax Rate 11%