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Start the year at this beautiful lakeside retreat!

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View from the driveway
Front yard
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9236 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Popular LocationIthaca Commons11 min drive
  • Popular LocationIthaca College12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCornell University15 min drive
  • AirportIthaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)21 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Start the year at this beautiful lakeside retreat!

Cozy up to the fireplace (2 actually!) in this well-appointed lake house! Relax and enjoy lake views from every room of this newly renovated 3-level house. 65 feet of private waterfront including dock and full boathouse with 2 single and 1 double kayak, plus a paddle board. Ground floor kitchen with all new appliances and countertops. Separate Dining Room with new oak floors, large dining table, and glass sliding doors which open out to the front porch. Double sided-fireplace with loveseat transitions to a full living room with large comfy sectional, desk, entertainment center, and 65" Smart TV with sound bar. Mid level boasts a stunning guest room with queen size bed and attached full bathroom. Bright sunny third bedroom with twin over full bunk beds, daybed, and a skylight. A common area for watching movies and playing games, fold-out sleeper sofa, a powder room, along with a reading nook, complete this level. Top floor houses an incredible master suite with king size bed, skylight, gas fireplace, and double french doors leading out to a private deck for enjoying morning coffee or sunset cocktails. Huge walk-in closet connects to an exquisitely renovated master bath with soaker tub, walk-in glass shower, double vanity, and pebbled floor, along with a skylight.
Outdoor areas include large dining table, plentiful seating, lawn games, bbq, and gas powered stone fire pit. A truly special place to make your family memories.

Please Note: We are already booked for Cornell graduation weekend for 2024 and 2025. Sorry!

Property manager

Ardys Persson
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Newman Arena, or consider a night out at Dutch Harvest Farm. Jet skiing, kayaking, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Commons - 11 min drive
  • Ithaca College - 12 min drive
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 14 min drive
  • Cornell University - 15 min drive
  • Shops at Ithaca Mall - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Salt Point Brewing Co. - 20 min drive
  • The BoatYard Grill - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 21 min drive
  • Ithaca Bakery - 15 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
For someone with mobility issues this property would not work, but for anyone else this place is exceptional. With a beautiful layout that is thoughtfully furnished, immaculately clean, extremely well equipped, and ideally located both for convenience and aesthetics it met or exceeded all of our expectations. Our family group of nine, six adults and three small children, were very comfortably accommodated during our 3-day stay, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The wonderful memories we took home are priceless.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Thanksgiving get-away
This lovely lake home had absolutely everything our family of 4 needed for a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. In addition to spectacular lake views, the kitchen was fully stocked with every pot, pan, appliance, serving bowl, etc that we needed for preparing and serving the meal. The gas fireplace and large sofa in the great room made for cozy evenings. The location is ideal—close to Ithaca but also just far enough away to feel like a retreat. Ardys and Mark were such thoughtful hosts—every detail had been thought out, from leaving outdoor lights on for our nighttime arrival, to providing a welcome basket with dish soap, laundry detergent, toiletries, etc., to checking in every couple of days to see if we needed anything. Can’t wait to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee Dee L., Narberth, Pa.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house!
We couldn't have asked for a better experience! The house is clean, designed perfectly for entertaining, beautifully decorated and fully stocked. Ardys was helpful, responsive and more than gracious. We're looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nansen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend in Ithaca
Beautiful modern house right on lake. Listing description very accurate
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
We loved this property. All of the rooms were meticulously updated, and the hosts were warm and responsive. A basket full of necessities was a super nice touch. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ardys Persson

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Ardys and Mark live in Southport, CT. They have blended their families and together have 5 grown children and 2 dogs. Ardys does design and planning, while Mark is a general contractor. This is the first VRBO home they have owned (there is now a second in Chatham, MA) and they are constantly on the go between houses, making improvements, and taking great pride in the work they've done in the construction and furnishing of these homes.

Why they chose this property

We are a Cornell Alum and a native of Upstate NY so Ithaca is near and dear to our hearts. We purchased this home in March of 2021 and spent the next 8 months putting our hearts and souls into renovating and decorating it from top to bottom. It is our pride and joy and we would love to share this special place with you and your family!

What makes this property unique

You can literally see the lake from every room in this house (ok . . . not from the half bath). There are multiple outdoor spaces to have coffee watching the sunrise, enjoy seeing the boats and wildlife, or have a drink by the fire. Elegant and tranquil with less than a 10 minute drive into downtown Ithaca.

Languages:

English

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