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Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, two windows with stained glass, a sofa set, and a side table with a lamp.
A two-story house with a steeply pitched roof, a prominent tower with a pointed roof, and a front porch with steps leading to a wooden door.
A room with a dining area, a sofa, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.
A lush garden with a variety of flowering plants and trees.
A wooden door with two windows, a chandelier, a mirror, and a bench with decorative items.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Place, Puddledockers
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitchen Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Back Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Top of the Stairs Room

1 Queen Bed

Tower sleeping nook

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

White Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Taughannock Falls State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Puddledockers and Museum of the Earth. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Puddledockers - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kitchen Theater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cornell University - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Seneca Lake - 30 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 34 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Boatyard Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gimme! Coffee - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown on 16 Mar 2027 start from £1,965, 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 at Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Puddledockers and Kitchen Theater. Cornell University is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a lovely home. Very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ithaca vacation

Beautiful, comfortable, graceful historic property in an excellent location for exploring Ithaca and the Finger Lakes area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2022
Thanks Elizabeth! Hope to see you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Group stay

House was beautiful and owner was kind and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tower House was well equipped, roomy, with tall ceilings and comfy beds. Beautifully decorated. Our grandchildren enjoyed exploring the spacious grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation house

Beautiful old house with large yard.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation weekend

The house is charming and very comfortable. We had plenty of space to spread out and enjoyed making a big breakfast in the well-stocked kitchen each morning. The host left a welcome note and a binder of info which answered all our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Tower House was perfect for our family’s trip to Cornell to celebrate our son’s graduation. Plenty of bedrooms & bathrooms, well-stocked kitchen & lots of living space to gather. The outside grill & seating area was perfect for the fall-like weather & a celebration dinner. Nicole was an excellent host & was always available to answer questions. A true highlight of our trip!! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Home

The home is very much as described, plenty of room - inside and out. Absolutely clean, everything we needed and more. Nicole couldn't have been more responsive on our questions. Wish we didn't have such a busy schedule while staying for the weekend so we could have enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and enjoyed the view even more. Truly a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cornell Wedding

We rented this amazing property for our daughter's wedding at Cornell. It was a perfect spot for staging all of the weekend's activities. The hosts were awesome and helped us have a truly one in a lifetime experience! We can't recommend the property enough if you are getting together with family and/or friends! Can't wait to get back! Thank you Nicole & Jon!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Beautiful Tower Mansion!!!

This home was perfect for our extended summer vacation. We felt right at home in this very large and elegant home. Nicole was very attentive answering any questions we had as well as very helpful with recommendations. Over the two weeks several of our family visited for a night or two and there was plenty of room and many beautifully appointed bedrooms to accommodate everyone. The outdoor entertaining areas are plentiful and perfect for enjoying the surrounding nature. The home is perfectly located as a home base to explore all the surrounding area has to offer. We highly recommend this beautiful property and hope to return soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2021
Thanks Warren! We'd love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super friendly, accessible, and easy to work with.House is gorgeous.  It's a huge, fun Victorian with many spaces and hang-out areas.  Furnished beautifully.  We had 9 adults showering and I kept waiting for the hot water to run out, and it never did!  All bathrooms were very nice (we didn't know about the 1/2 bath downstairs so that was a fantastic surprise). Great fully-stocked kitchen.  All the mattresses were excellent. We were gathering for a wedding and it was so meaningful to be able to hang out together in such a beautiful space.  Everyone kept saying how perfect the house was.  Would definitely stay here again.We didn't use any of the outside areas (too hot).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Awesome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for entertaining

Lovely home, great for entertaining, interesting historic site!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
It was lovely to have Winnie and Family for their celebration, always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2026
Morgan and family look very nice care of the house and are welcome back anytime
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