Surround yourself with nature in this haven in the woods. 3 BR, 1 & 1/2 baths (there is a second full bath in basement, but it’s not for everyone...it’s functional but quirky), on over 2 acres in the Maplewood neighborhood (waterfall & nesting bald Eagles). Located lake side of Taughannock Blvd, close to lake. Includes large, two car garage close to the road (convenient during winter months). Central heat forced hot air and new hot water heater. Five (5) miles from downtown Ithaca & Cornell University and Ithaca College. Within walking distance of the Ithaca Yacht Club and Glenwood Pines bar/restaurant. Fully furnished. The home is also near Taughannock Falls State Park (just 5 miles north). Pets negotiable.
House Close To Hiking, Wineries, Water Sports, Cornell, & Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY, USA
- House1800 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Min Stay2 nights
3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6
Owner
Bryan Hoffman
Member Since 2016
Premier Partner
This VRBO partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Aug 21, 2018
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Master Bedroom1 queen
- Bedroom 21 twin/ single, This room has a pull-out bed in a loveseat.
- Bedroom 32 double
- The master bedroom and the second bedroom offer plenty of space for two adults. There's space in each room for a crib if needed. The third bedroom is large enough for one adult on the pull-out bed, or two adults on an air mattress on the floor. There are other spaces to set up air mattresses, such as in the alcove on the second floor, the back porch during warmer months, and the great room/living room.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 2toilet
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower, Quirky but clean and located in the basement
Location Type
- RuralThe house is situated on 2.3 acres within a larger forest. There are nesting Bald Eagles on the northeast corner of the property. Yet, it's only a few minutes from downtown Ithaca.
- Lake ViewThe property is located near Cayuga Lake and there are partial lake views year-round, with better views in the winter.
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Budget
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Internet
- Air ConditioningWindow units in hot months.
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- ParkingThere are two spots at top of garage, and there is a two car garage. We recommend that you do not drive to the bottom of the driveway during freezing weather as you may get stuck.
- Garage2-car garage
- HeatingCentral forced hot air.
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Wood StoveUse caution when burning a fire in the stove.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
Kitchen
- RefrigeratorIt's a full-sized fridge with a freezer on top.
- StoveGas stove.
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenThe kitchen is stocked with all the pots, pans, and utensils you would need in order to do your own cooking.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- DVD PlayerDVD and Bluray
- Books
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleFirst floor only. A friend of ours who uses a wheelchair stayed with us recently and it went quite well. The first floor powder room offers plenty of space for maneuvering. There is no shower or tub on the first floor, so keep that in mind when booking.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Attractions
- live theater
- autumn foliage
- marina
- playground
- recreation center
- forests
- coin laundry
- restaurants
- waterfalls
- winery tours
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- antiquing
- eco tourism
- bird watching
- paddle boating
- sight seeing
- sledding
- scenic drives
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- Babysitter
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- water skiing
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- skiing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- sailing
- mountain biking
- roller blading
- hunting
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- ice skating
- jet skiing
Notes
- Taughannock Falls State Park is just 5 miles north of our house. It's home to the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, taller than Niagara Falls! The house is located at the southern end of the Cayuga wine trail, which is home to several award winning wineries. Like craft beer? Hard cider? The Ithaca region has it all! For fine dining, check out Dano's, located in the town of Lodi (about a 20 minute drive from the house).
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
10 Reviews
Excellent4.6/5
1 - 6 of 10
Comfortable, peaceful, it had what we needed, great location
4/5 Stayed Jul 2018
Jennifer W.
This was a great place for the price! My family of 5 stayed here a week, and enjoyed a comfortable stay. The house was in a perfect location, close to Ithaca and Cayuga lake and many waterfall hiking spots that we enjoyed all week. It's also about a 30 min drive from Watkin's Glen, which we also visited. We enjoyed the large windows in the living room and the screened in porch, the peacefulness of being in the middle of the woods, exploring the back yard walking trails. I was thankful for the nice washer/dryer, because we did need to do laundry several times during our week. I was pleased to find some games to play there, fans in the bedrooms, cleaning supplies, plenty of clean towels, TP, etc. The kitchen was well equipped - the only thing we didn't find that we could have used was measuring cups for making pancakes. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was because there were a few ants getting into the kitchen and we had to spray around the window, and because the upstairs bathroom was a bit small and towels tended to stay damp with 5 people showering and no a/c in the bathroom. The bedroom and living room window a/c units kept the place plenty cool, even on the hotter days we were there. We found the beds to be very comfortable and we slept well. The landlord, Bryan, was very responsive - he got back to us right away to answer any questions we had, and he was very quick to meet the needs we had as well. We would certainly stay here again for that price.
Submitted Aug 7, 2018
Wonderful, large place that is close to so many attractions!
4/5 Stayed Jun 2018
Virginia I.Chili, NY USA
I actually give this a 4.5 star. First, Bryan was AWESOME to work with. Very responsive and accommodating. He even added air conditioning units for our stay (without our asking) as we were in a heat wave. I really appreciated that he was OK that our party ballooned from 5 people to 8. For the record, the place actually comfortably sleeps 7. Our 8th person was not relegated to the floor either. He was fine on the couch. :) We were only there for a couple of days for a 50K/50 mile race that 3 were running in at the National Forest. This house is perfectly situated for easy trips to many of the parks in the area and to Ithaca. We loved the screened porches and how big the house was. It was perfect how the kitchen was pretty separated so those of us up at 4:30 AM did not disturb the rest of the people sleeping. It was great having 2.5 bathrooms as well, but agree the basement one is for "more hardy" people. I have rented a number of homes and this one had by far the most in the kitchen for cooking. 6 stars for that. :)
The driveway is very steep (as are pretty much all of the places down that road). There is parking at the top of the driveway that I personally think is easier to negotiate than the garage further down the road as you can turn around there. We just backed down the driveway and had no issues, and the other 2 cars parked at the top. The house was pretty quiet, but I could still hear traffic in the upstairs bedroom. I am a very light sleeper. No one else was bothered by it. Just a heads up if you are a light sleeper. The only ding I would give it is that it appears it is on a well. The water is potable as members of our group drank it without any issues, but I would recommend bringing water if well water is not your thing. Other than that, this was an awesome stay with an incredible owner.
Submitted Jul 4, 2018
Owner's Response:
Just a note that all houses on or near the lake use well water. Our house has a deep well, which means the water is fresh and does not require chlorination. Houses closer to the lake, however, draw from either shallow wells or the lake itself, in which case the water must go through a more extensive treatment process. We upgraded our entire well system within the past 4 years, and replaced the well pump last year.
Amazing! Beautiful! Close to everything!
5/5 Stayed May 2018
Arthur M.
Fantastic property, my family and I had a wonderful stay! Proximity to so many things, you will feel secluded but not remote. Bryan answers any questions promptly, and genuinely cares that you enjoy your time at his unique property. Thank you Bryan for having us, and anyone looking do not hesitate to snag this reservation!
Submitted Jun 10, 2018
Wonderful cottage tucked away from road and close to lake near Ithaca.
4/5 Stayed Feb 2018
Edgar B.
Enjoyed the fully furnished 3 bedroom cottage in the winter with all the wonderful restaurants in Ithaca about 5 miles away.
Submitted Feb 11, 2018
Hidden Gem!
5/5 Stayed Dec 2017
Lorie M.
Lovely house nestled in the woods close to the lake and beautiful stream. Perfect base for all fingerlakes activities. Brian is very friendly and quick to respond to questions. We definitely recommend and would come back again. Thank you Brian, Happy Holidays!
Submitted Dec 3, 2017
Great vacation cabin! Loved it!
5/5 Stayed Oct 2017
Bonnie B.
Just what I was looking for. clean and comfortable. Loved the way it's decorated and the wood floors and panelling. Very country, very homey. Will definitely book again.
Submitted Oct 11, 2017
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Ithaca, NY, USA
The house is nestled in a forest on the Western shores of Cayuga Lake, five miles from downtown Ithaca, and five miles south of Taughannock Falls State Park. Taughannock Falls is the highest falls east of the Mississippi, and is taller than Niagara Falls. The house is on the southern end of the Cayuga wine trail, home to many outstanding vineyards and wineries that offer exceptional wines. Cayuga Lake is over 40 miles long, and offers all kinds of recreation from kayaking to jet skiing. Ithaca is, literally, surrounded by and filled with gorgeous gorges.
Rates & Availability
Taxes and fees are additional
Additional information about rental rates
Cleaning Fee
$90
Pet Fee
$25
Refundable Damage Deposit
$250
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Pets are negotiable. Average fee is $20/night per pet. Dogs and cats only, no other creatures permitted.