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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Ithaca, NY
  • Place, Ithaca Falls Natural Area
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ithaca Farmers Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ithaca Commons
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Palmer's Room

1 Twin Bed

Panel Room

1 Double Bed

Pistachio Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Paddock House Natural Area Gem! Covered parking. Fenced yard. Access Ramp. Peace

3 Bedroom w storage closets. One Bath upstairs

When you arrive, pull into the driveway/carport and step up to a generous front porch and cross the threshold into Paddock House. High ceilings, warm colors and lots of natural light are throughout.

Living areas are spacious and intimate. A comfortable living room is ready for lounging with smart TV, work tables and large curtained windows with long views. The dining room has a classic chandelier, stand-up bar and dining table with seating for six. The upgraded kitchen is fully-equipped with a drop-leaf table and chairs breakfast area

Three 3 simply-appointed private bedrooms including queen, full and full. Each room has overhead lights, work space, large windows with AC, deep closets and gable-sloped ceilings. The bathroom is new: heated, tiled and well-appointed with towel bars, door hooks and natural light.

The full-service kitchen is well-stocked. A Jenn-air electric cooktop and convection oven. The kitchen leads to the 3-season room overlooking a fully-fenced backyard & shared garden. There's a pleasant well-lit front porch with a wide stairs down to the sidewalk and tree lawn. A back porch leads to a large, fenced backyard and shared garden, offering privacy and play space. A wood-rail access ramp leads to a covered carport. It's covered off-street parking for two to three vehicles.

Ithaca's Fall Creek neigborhood is highly-rated as quiet, safe and walkable . Within a few blocks are coffee shops, fitness studios, breakfast diners, bakeries, restaurants, drug and grocery stores, playgrounds, parks and laundromats.

Ithaca has wonderfully-varied walking trails and flat safe biking lanes. Stroll along nature trails to the Farmer's Market, Aldi's grocery, the Science Center and Ithaca’s Cayuga Lake waterfront. The iconic Ithaca Falls is also close-by.

Paddock House is centrally-located on a gracious tree-lined street that invites you to enjoy all that is special in Ithaca.

Cornell University is a 25-min. uphill walk or a 10-minute bus ride to Campus. Ithaca College is a 15-minute drive.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Please share ages of your children with host.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Pls alert host if planning more than 6 attendees.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Host must approve 1st Send a pet plan with picture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Leave linens as is on beds and used towels in tub. Leave dishes and trash in kitchen. Check outlets for phone chargers.
Leave the porch light on and lock up after you have left. Call/text if you're running late, Safety first!
Leave a review and guest book comment as soon as you can. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The neighborhood and neighbors are quiet. Please respect neighborhood peace while using front porch and carport. Quiet hours are 10:30pm - 7:30am
All guests must provide Identity verification in advance. Please provide a valid ID and share guest names with host prior to occupancy. Thank you!
Please send a picture of your pet and follow posted guidelines for care and cautions. Share any special needs with host in advance. Thank you!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Pls alert host if planning more than 6 attendees.
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Ithaca

Located in Fall Creek, a neighborhood in Ithaca, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The History Center and Danby Town Hall are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ithaca Farmers Market and Ithaca Commons. Sciencenter and Cornell Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ithaca Farmers Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cornell University - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Temple of Zeus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Okenshields - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Asia Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Coffee Company Roasting Facility - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Paddock House Natural Area Gem! Covered parking. Fenced yard. Access Ramp. Peace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Paddock House Natural Area Gem! Covered parking. Fenced yard. Access Ramp. Peace?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Paddock House Natural Area Gem! Covered parking. Fenced yard. Access Ramp. Peace on Apr 27, 2026 start from $259, 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 Paddock House Natural Area Gem! Covered parking. Fenced yard. Access Ramp. Peace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paddock House Natural Area Gem! Covered parking. Fenced yard. Access Ramp. Peace?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paddock House Natural Area Gem! Covered parking. Fenced yard. Access Ramp. Peace located?

Located in Fall Creek, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Cayuga Lake. Cornell University is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

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Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pratik B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy checkin and house instructions, convenient location and parking spots
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location! Clean and peaceful stay. Great communication with owner. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying in this nicely kept home with our family. The house was very comfortable. Michael, the host, was helpful in a nice low key and friendly way. Our ambitious Thanksgiving cooking plans strained the vintage kitchen but we pulled it off, and brought delicious food to our big family gathering. One day we had 2 inches of snow and blue sky, and savored our coffee in the morning looking out the windows. Definitely had a nice time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safe quiet neighbourhood. Lovely old house. In pristine condition. Michael was a great host, collected us from bus and brought our 25 kg bags to house. Good communication from Michael ensuring our stay was pleasant. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend Paddocks.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RachelNRubin

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

Great Ithaca location

Paddock house was a lovely, comfortable, and spotlessly clean vacation home in a quiet neighborhood in downtown Ithaca. The host Michael was accessible and helpful. The location is great for families - walking distance to restaurants, playgrounds, and museums. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

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

Ithaca weekend

The location was great and set up perfect for our dog. Michael was a wonderful host who went above and beyond. Overall, a fantastic weekend in Ithaca.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paddock House was really nice for our family vacation (2 adults, 2 kids under 8). The location can’t be beat! We were close to everything and appreciated the walkable neighborhood. Michael was super attentive and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. We would highly recommend. Stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela R.

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

College visit

Great stay to visit Cornell. Very well located and plenty of space!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Balaji G.

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

Great rental property

Paddock House is an amazing rental property in the heart of Ithaca. Perfect neighborhood accessible to most of the key attractions. Ithaca falls is a few minutes walk and we thoroughly enjoyed staying at this property.Though the house is old but it was maintained in a great condition, all rooms were clean and appreciate the owners for taking good care. We would consider this property if we have to come back to Ithaca.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Hockey Weekend

Great little 3 bedroom house. Clean, well stocked and maintained. Convenient and close to Cornell Univ as well as Ithaca Falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at the Paddock house! Michael has really taken the time to think of everything that you might need during your stay and was very kind and accommodating. We ended up checking out an hour late because we had left our car at the wedding venue we attended and Michael was very kind about us leaving late. (sorry again Michael!)We lived in Ithaca for four years and have stayed in quite a few vacation rentals when we come back to visit, but this one really stands out! The rental was the fenced in yard for the dogs. The backyard is huge and secure and our dogs had so much fun running laps.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Super host!

Host Michael was extremely helpful in assisting us with special needs during our stay. He went above and beyond with preparation for our stay and was very communicative before and during our visit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

College visit weekend

House was perfect for what we needed, great backyard for dogs and loved the short walk to Ithaca Falls Quiet, tree-lined street. Michael was a great host, very easy to work with and great communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Great Rental + Host, Phenomenal Location

We loved our stay. Michael was a great host - he was helpfully communicative, and everything was extremely clean and prepared. The home was perfect for our group of 3. The location was phenomenal, quiet and private but within a 5 min drive or 20 min walk of both downtown and Cornell university. Being a few streets away from the beautiful fall creek gorge and falls was an additional perk! I would absolutely rent this property again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricelis A.

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

Lovely Ithaca experience

The Paddock house was excellent for this business trip to Cornell University. Close to Campus and downtown. Charming, spacious property! Communication with Michael was easy and on time. Everything worked just fine. Highly recommended for writing retreats and family visit to Campus.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Perfect spot for an Ithaca getaway

Quaint 1920's Ithaca home with lots of original charm. Very thoughtfully appointed. Host is great - communicative, responsive, kind. Easy walk to coffee, food, and the falls. There is a ramp leading out to the backyard which was great for our elderly dog. We stayed there with our 4yr old son and he had a blast; he's still talking about "the vacation house" days later.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

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

Ithaca house

The property was nice and comfortable. Fairly close to places we wanted to go. Fenced in backyard for our dogs. Michael gave us some tips on navigating popular spots. We had internet/tv issues so movies and football were nearly impossible to watch. Micheal tried to remedy it. Cell service also spotty here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

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

Excellent value—homey, clean, & comfortable stay. Super-attentive & communicative host!

We had an awesome stay at Paddock House. Michael is a fantastic communicator—clear, detailed, responsive, and courteous. He even dropped off some lovely baked goods as we were checking out. The house was wonderful—very homey, clean, comfortable, and well equipped. It's a quaint old house that has a nice balance of antique touches and modern conveniences. We used the kitchen to cook meals, enjoyed the fast WiFi, and appreciated the high-quality linens. The location was incredible for Ithaca attractions, such as the farmer's market, great hikes, lake activities, and more. For the four of us, it was also an excellent value. We would definitely come stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre F.

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

Beautifully hosted

This is one of the best hosted VRBOs that I have stayed in. It is not necessarily the most updated interior, but the quality of the hosting far out-shadows the vintage kitchen. There were thoughtful touches everywhere -- good quality local coffee and half and half in the refrigerator, ample plugs for phone/smart watch chargers in the bedrooms, storage units for toiletries in the bathroom, and more. It is clear that Michael has given careful thought to what is needed for a comfortable stay -- and he provided helpful input regarding possible activities for the stay. Just an excellent job.I was accompanied by my small dog -- who really liked the fenced in yard with the dog ramp -- and it was so nice not to have to use a leash to go outside.On the flip side, I tried out VRBO's AI assistant for trip planning. It helpfully suggested the Ithaca Farmer's Market for Thursday (the market is open on Saturdays) and it recommended an interesting event (that took place two months prior). The AI assistant is not quite ready for prime time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

C R.

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

Quaint home in lovely historic Fall Creek; close to everything

Paddock House is a restored older home in the historic Fall Creek section of Ithaca. Easy parking in the driveway. The house is located on a quiet, tree-lined street with many charming homes; the neighborhood overall has an artistic, bohemian vibe and is very walk-able. It was an easy (and flat) walk to lovely Ithaca Falls, coffee shop, restaurant and Farmers Market, and was an easy drive to main streets connecting to downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and Cayuga Lake. Inside, the home has an eclectic mix of old as well as modern furniture. Beds were very comfortable, with high-end linens & towels. We didn't cook during our visit, but the kitchen appeared to be equipped with all the equipment needed. The fenced-in back yard was great for our dog! Owner Michael was extremely responsive and was super-helpful in sharing ideas on places to go in the area. We did run into some challenges with WiFi connectivity, but Michael helped with a short-term fix and he is working on a longer-term solution. The outside weather dropped to mid-30s for 2 of the nights we were there and upstairs did get cold, but it was comfortable once outside temps returned to 'normal'. Overall it was a fun place to stay for our visit to the Fingerlakes region!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rozmond L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing home with such a kind host! It is very close to downtown, a sweet quiet neighborhood and so warm and comfortable, which is so important in the wintery days of March in Ithaca! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would love to stay again when we get to visit our kid in college another time. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael C

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I grew up in Upstate NY and love the four full seasons we get here. I enjoy outdoor activities of all sorts and like to travel. I also am engaged in my hometown. ... It is changing some but I think for the better. I Love Ithaca.

Why they chose this property

I have lived in Fall Creek for 30 years. It's supremely walkable, historically significant, full of kind spirited community-based individuals and families. Great place to live and love.

What makes this property unique

The Paddock House is a hundred years old and has great vibes. There's a lot of loving care visible throughout the home and I've worked to sustain that. We're in a close-knit neighborhood; it's a Perfect Location for being close to nature and close to community. Ya gotta love it!

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