Beauty & tranquility awaits you at Ellis Haven guest suite with kitchen & pool
About the property
- Studio
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay1 - 3 nights
Ellis Haven offers you an ideal combination of a lovely and tranquil home away from home, with convenience to everywhere you want to go in Ithaca.
A perfect retreat for Ithaca College and Cornell families, gorge hikers, swimmers, wine trailers, bunny and bird watchers, or anyone looking for a quiet paradise less than 10 minutes from downtown Ithaca.
The guest suite / studio apartment sleeps up to 4, with a queen size pillow top mattress and a comfy full size futon.
Indoors amenities:
Private entrance, studio style guest area includes private kitchen, dining area, sitting area, sleeping area with pillow top mattress, private bath down the hall, wireless internet, dvd/vcr player, organic coffee & tea.
Outdoors amenities:
Lovely grounds, seasonal in-ground swimming pool and seating area, tree house, basketball hoop, pond (for viewing), & glider rocker to enjoy the view & spectacular sunsets.
Our living space is upstairs, and guests have a private entrance. We are available as needed, but respect your privacy.
Plenty of parking in the driveway and a quick drive to Ithaca College (very close), downtown, Cornell, and the state parks.
No smoking or pets please. Children welcome.
Owner
Sherri Ellis
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- May 18, 2018
About Sherri Ellis
We (Mike, Sherri, & Emma) moved to "Ellis Haven" in the summer of 2014. We feel very grateful to call this sweet spot home, and enjoy sharing it with others. Mike and Sherri both work at a local mental health clinic - Mike as a therapist, and Sherri in intake. For the last 10 years Mike has also spent much of his spare time helping people with housing issues through a non-profit organization, Love Knows No Bounds. Emma is a junior in high school, and spends her spare time outside of school pursuing her passion in musical theater.
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Kids Welcome
- Heater
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- TV
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- The guest suite sleeps up to 4, with a queen size pillow top mattress and a comfy full size futon.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Sink, toilet, shower/tub combination, towels, shampoo, conditioner & body wash.
Location Type
- DowntownWe are 10 minutes from downtown Ithaca.
- RuralWe are just 10 minutes from downtown Ithaca, but in a country setting.
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Air ConditioningNo A/C, but stays naturally cool.
- HeatingYou control the thermostat
- Linens Provided
- ParkingPlenty of room for parking in paved driveway.
- InternetFree Wifi
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomLoveseat, futon couch, TV
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee MakerKeurig & regular pot styles.
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenRefrigerator, stove with oven, sink, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, traditional style coffee maker, toaster, blender, pans, dishes, utensils, etc.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining
- comfy seating for 4 people
Entertainment
- Televisionwith cable, DVD, and VCR player.
- DVD PlayerDVD and VCR player. We have DVDs which you may borrow.
- Video LibraryThere is a list of videos you may borrow on request.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenLovely grounds, with tree house and basketball hoop.
- Deck / PatioPatio around the pool with plenty of seating.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Private PoolSeasonal (non-heated) in ground 20' x 40' swimming pool. The pool is private to our home, we use it as well.
- Communal Pool
Attractions
- playground
- churches
- library
- marina
- museums
- cinemas
- live theater
- restaurants
- synagogues
- winery tours
- health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities
- sledding
- walking
- antiquing
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- boating
- miniature golf
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- Babysitter
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- water skiing
- swimming
- sailing
- cycling
- golf
- wind-surfing
- tennis
- roller blading
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- ice skating
- cross country skiing
- kayaking
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
34 Reviews
Latest reviews
A pleasant stay
A clean, charming space with helpful notes and privacy.
Tranquil and cozy getaway
Clean, spacious and comfy setting with all the amenities and more! Wonderful hosts, Sherri & Mike, are there if needed. Close proximity to everything including Ithaca College. Perfect!
Ellis Haven, Ithaca NY
The house was clean and set up well. Very nice accommodations!
Perfect place with plenty of space for my young family of 5!
The place was very clean, organized, and perfect for what we needed. It is a great property just south of IC and really easy to get in and out of town. We’d love to return someday! Thanks!
Homey
The place was comfortable and spacious. Also, the hosts were very nice. We would highly recommend this place.
Great place to stay.
Huge apartment, the entire basement of the house. Bed is super comfortable. Use of a pool! Nice owners. Someone noted lack of bedroom plugs. There is a power strip next to the bed, so not an issue any more. The only thing to note is that this is a daylight basement, and there is a damp smell. Humidifiers are running, but the smell is definitely there. We were not bothered, but this could be an issue for some.
Thanks for staying with us, and taking the time to write a review as well. It was a pleasure having you here.
We always welcome feedback on how to improve our guest space, and wanted to note that we are installing an A/C unit to further decrease the humidity.
We also think the smell may have been more noticeable because a plumber had been clearing a grease clog in the guest space and flooded the floor under the sink. It took a little time to dry properly, but seems to have abated now.
Our apologies!
Location
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Check in 3 pm & check out 11 am. However, we are flexible on timing if there are not guests prior to or following your stay, and you may always use the grounds or leave luggage as needed, before or after checking in or out.