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Dramatic Lakefront Timberframe Home

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 125000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Place, Cayuga Nature Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ithaca College
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+2
2 Twin Bunk Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bunkroom Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

En suite Master (downstairs)

Toilet · Shower only

En Suite Master (upstairs)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dramatic Lakefront Timberframe Home

Timber Home Living Magazine's Best Homes of the Year 2017. ~5000 Sq. ft. timber frame home. ~200' lake frontage with two docks. billiards table, home theater, three fireplaces, custom outdoor kitchen with gas grill and smoker, whole-house Sonos, custom hot tub, kids' bunk room/playroom.

Certain periods carry longer minimum stays and higher per night charges. Please inquire prior to booking to confirm.

Due to family medical conditions, no pets will be allowed for any reason.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All reservations are subject to provision of satisfactory identification.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The History Center and Danby Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Museum of the Earth and Puddledockers. Traveling with kids? Consider Sciencenter and EcoVillage at Ithaca.
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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Nature Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Ithaca College - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Cornell University - 19 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪23 North - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dramatic Lakefront Timberframe Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dramatic Lakefront Timberframe Home?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dramatic Lakefront Timberframe Home on Apr 2, 2026 start from $3,266, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dramatic Lakefront Timberframe Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dramatic Lakefront Timberframe Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dramatic Lakefront Timberframe Home located?

This family-friendly Ithaca vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Cayuga Nature Center. Museum of the Earth and Puddledockers are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great communication with host
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cayuga Lake Retreat

Had a lovely stay at the Timberframe lakefront home this past week. It's a fabulous home from top to bottom, well uplifted. luxurious and comfortable. What a great escape!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury on the Lake

The house is superb, beautifully furnished and perfectly up-fitted with everything a guest could want/need. The architecture is fabulous and finishes, fixtures and appliances are high end, resulting in luxe comfort in every room. Outdoor porches, patios and the hot tub are an extra bonus....and views of the lake and access to the dock is easy. Great for a group of friends, family or a couple. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Home with Great Host

I stayed at this beautiful property with my teenage sons while visiting Cornell. The home is immaculate and luxurious; we're frequent renters on VRBO and this is one of the nicest places we've ever had the pleasure of staying. Robert is extremely responsive and helpful, even offering to make dinner reservations for us when we were driving in. Can't say enough good things about the host and the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most beautiful home on Cayuga Lake!

This house is stunning. It has the perfect mix of elegance, beauty and attention to every detail—while at the same time, feels like the warmth and comfort of a home. I cannot say enough nice things about the host, Rob. The house is very high tech, and whenever I had a question, he responded immediately and with kind helpfulness. This property beats any five star hotel (and I grew up in the business)! The decor is beautiful and welcoming. I loved the hot tub with the lakeviews—and once I mastered the digital coffee maker, I looked forward to my coffee every morning overlooking Cayuga Lake. I would most definitely stay again—I can’t wait! Thank you Rob and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House, Awesome Stay

We chose this house in order to explore the finger lake areas and couldn't have been happier with our choice. First, the house is beautiful. Incredibly peaceful in its setting, obviously new (and modern) construction, fantastic gathering spaces (indoor and outdoor), with great access to the lake. Sometimes its tough to find a place that can please all ages in a party, but this place certainly did a great job with its large chef's kitchen, incredible decks, and downstairs game/TV room. The toughest part was deciding to leave the house in order to explore the area. The owners were great. Very easy check in. Flexible and generous in arrival/departure times. And the house is immaculate. Not sure the next time we will be out that way, but we would definitely rent here again if we find ourselves in the area. Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Lakefront home

This is a spectacular lakefront home on Cayuga Lake (Finger Lakes). It was expensive, but the home is beautiful and spacious with 5 beautiful bedrooms and a large hot tub. The fifth bedroom has 4 bunk beds for kids. I believe every room can view the lake, which is just a short walk out the backyard and down the steps to a perfect dock with Adirondack chairs. Pure serenity. The internet is fast with 75Mbps download & 15 MBps upload. They also have Amazon Prime, Apple TV & Hulu. My only minor complaint was that they have cut the cord to Network/Cable TV. We visited during the Olympics, so it was a bit tough to watch network TV. The owner is very responsive and very helpful. This is his home and he takes great pride in it. This home is a 5-star beauty. Fantastic home on the Finger Lakes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ofir L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House on the Lake

We very much enjoyed our time at this home. The home is as advertised and much nicer than any of the other rental options in the area.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay for Reunion

Simply put: the house lived up to all its photos and the owner (Rob) was friendly, accessible, and helpful. It was one of the best houses (if not the best) we've rented on VRBO and hope to return for subsequent college reunions. We were several couples with kids and the house had more than enough space, an enormous kitchen and outdoor grill for BBQ-ing, and a beautiful dock on the lake for early morning kayaking and fishing. Thank you, Rob! An amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit

A lovely respite
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nellie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home, great location, wonderful host!

This beautiful, accommodating and spacious home over delivered for a truly wonderful getaway. The owners of this custom build timber-frame home didn't leave a detail out. There is ample room to spread out for privacy and play. The kitchen is a cooks dream, offering high end appliances, cookware and utensils. The oversized island offered the perfect spot for gathering, meals and conversation. Our family thoroughly enjoyed starting and ending our days in the custom built hot tub, and cuddling up for movie nights in the theater room. Our children are young, so they also enjoyed having access to a kids play/bunkroom. The home is just a short drive into Ithaca as well as numerous hiking trails and parks, so it was easy to go back and forth throughout the day. To make this stay even better, the owners were incredibly accommodating and helpful, ensuring that we had everything we needed at every point in our stay to make it as great as it could be. While this particular home is an investment, I believe it's well worth the money. It would be a wonderful space for multiple families or couples to gather. I can't recommend this home enough. Thank you, Rob and family, for a wonderful week in Ithaca. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Esther M.

amazing property with small kinks to iron out

The home is absolutely beautiful. The kitchen is amazing, and we enjoyed the theatre room as well. The pool is actually a jacuzzi/sauna. There was no closet available for master bedroom which made it impossible to hang our clothing. Also the drawers for all bedrooms/bathrooms were pretty full, which meant that we needed to shift things around to make room for our things. It would have been nice if there was space readily available to put our belongings. I was also a bit frustrated as there were expectations at points to have maintenance workers in the house, which I truly feel should be avoided when guests are on property. I did not like that they were expected to be able to come in to do routine maintenance while we were staying at the residence. In the future I would suggest such maintenance to be done when the house is guest free. The above are quirks that can be worked out for future guests, the home and property is really quite remarkable.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

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