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Clean Well Maintained Cayuga Lake Perfect For Families, Wineries, College Visits
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61750 sq ft
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Ithaca, NY
- Place, Ithaca Commons8 min drive
- Place, Ithaca College8 min drive
- Place, Cornell University13 min drive
- Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Clean Well Maintained Cayuga Lake Perfect For Families, Wineries, College Visits
Beautiful three-bedroom single-family home located in the Town of Ithaca. We are only 1.5 miles from downtown Ithaca, but it is a world apart. Private lot with private dock and private swimming and grass area down by the lake. We have two kayaks, a canoe and a fire pit on the property. We keep the house clean and update and renovate the house regularly. Our house electricity is solar, powered by Solar Farms, New York.
We now have a master bathroom and two full bathrooms!!
A great location to visit Cornell University, Ithaca College, The Ithaca Farmer's Market, The Ithaca Commons and the Finger Lakes Wineries. Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Treman State Park are all nearby. Easy boat entry at Treman Marina, one mile down the road.
This is fun kitchen to cook in since you are lakeside. Kitchen has sliding glass doors to large lakeside deck. Cherry floors, granite countertops, pendant lights, dishwasher, garbage disposal, oversized fridge, eat-in table with seating for seven. Gorgeous views from almost every room, including 8 windows in the living room, 3 in the master bedroom, 3 windows and a three paneled sliding glass door in the kitchen and a 6 bay window and large picture windows in the downstairs bedroom. The house is renovated and modern. Hardwood floors and beautiful finishing touches everywhere. All kitchen items (pots, pans, plates), sheets, blankets and towels are provided.
Bedrooms: Master w/ fantastic views of Cornell and King Bed. This room has an attached master bathroom with a shower. The downstairs bedroom is the Bay Window Room. This room has fantastic views of the lake, a queen bed, and is near the downstairs bathroom. The second upstairs bedroom has a skylight and two twin beds.
Pet Policy: We allow pets because we love our dogs and they love to travel with us. This is a great place for dogs, not only because they can go swimming, but because the deck and grass are all fenced in. You can let the dog out from the kitchen without even leaving the house. You must clean up after your pet, of course. We charge only a $30 fee for dogs that we spend on end of the year professional carpet cleaners. Note: If your dog is elderly then this might not be a great house with all the steps.
Cleaning:
House is professionally cleaned between tenants. Cleaners provide the beds made with clean sheets.
Who Can Rent:
It is a quiet area and is not appropriate for loud/late-night parties. We do not allow additional guests.
Our property is steep. There is a long stair case to the house from the driveway. All tenants and guests must be able to navigate stair with ease. Unfortunately it is not handicapped accessible.
Winter: Our house is a real year-round house and you can set the thermostat to whatever is comfortable. We usually do not plow or shovel the lower driver in winter since it is pretty steep. Winter tenants will have to walk from the upper parking (or even from the road in serious snow) to the house.
Keywords: Fingerlakes, Lakefront, Beach, Dock, Deck, Ithaca, Cayuga Lake, Waterfront, Private, House, Pet Friendly, Kayak, Firepit, Canoe, Cornell, Ithaca, Wineries
We now have a master bathroom and two full bathrooms!!
A great location to visit Cornell University, Ithaca College, The Ithaca Farmer's Market, The Ithaca Commons and the Finger Lakes Wineries. Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Treman State Park are all nearby. Easy boat entry at Treman Marina, one mile down the road.
This is fun kitchen to cook in since you are lakeside. Kitchen has sliding glass doors to large lakeside deck. Cherry floors, granite countertops, pendant lights, dishwasher, garbage disposal, oversized fridge, eat-in table with seating for seven. Gorgeous views from almost every room, including 8 windows in the living room, 3 in the master bedroom, 3 windows and a three paneled sliding glass door in the kitchen and a 6 bay window and large picture windows in the downstairs bedroom. The house is renovated and modern. Hardwood floors and beautiful finishing touches everywhere. All kitchen items (pots, pans, plates), sheets, blankets and towels are provided.
Bedrooms: Master w/ fantastic views of Cornell and King Bed. This room has an attached master bathroom with a shower. The downstairs bedroom is the Bay Window Room. This room has fantastic views of the lake, a queen bed, and is near the downstairs bathroom. The second upstairs bedroom has a skylight and two twin beds.
Pet Policy: We allow pets because we love our dogs and they love to travel with us. This is a great place for dogs, not only because they can go swimming, but because the deck and grass are all fenced in. You can let the dog out from the kitchen without even leaving the house. You must clean up after your pet, of course. We charge only a $30 fee for dogs that we spend on end of the year professional carpet cleaners. Note: If your dog is elderly then this might not be a great house with all the steps.
Cleaning:
House is professionally cleaned between tenants. Cleaners provide the beds made with clean sheets.
Who Can Rent:
It is a quiet area and is not appropriate for loud/late-night parties. We do not allow additional guests.
Our property is steep. There is a long stair case to the house from the driveway. All tenants and guests must be able to navigate stair with ease. Unfortunately it is not handicapped accessible.
Winter: Our house is a real year-round house and you can set the thermostat to whatever is comfortable. We usually do not plow or shovel the lower driver in winter since it is pretty steep. Winter tenants will have to walk from the upper parking (or even from the road in serious snow) to the house.
Keywords: Fingerlakes, Lakefront, Beach, Dock, Deck, Ithaca, Cayuga Lake, Waterfront, Private, House, Pet Friendly, Kayak, Firepit, Canoe, Cornell, Ithaca, Wineries
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Strict supervision required
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Clean up after your pet/pay for damage
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ithaca
Located in Ithaca, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Puddledockers, or check out an event or a game at Newman Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.

Ithaca, NY
What's nearby
- Ithaca Farmers Market - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
- Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
- Ithaca Commons - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
- Ithaca College - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
- Cornell University - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ithaca Bakery - 5 min drive
- Petes Gas Station - 4 min drive
- The Boatyard Grill - 4 min drive
- One Particular Harbour (Private) - 9 min drive
- Lincoln Street Diner - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen
10 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Karen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karleigh B.
28 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Karleigh B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Terri G., Perryville
15 Dec 2016
BEAUTIFUL HOME
Terri G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
10/10 Excellent
Bobby H.
27 Nov 2018
Our favorite spot....
Bobby H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
John L.
19 Apr 2018
Spotless, gorgeous views and great location
John L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kerri W.
20 Nov 2018
Gorgeous views and convenient to downtown Ithaca
Kerri W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Bob U.
27 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit to Cornell
Bob U.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gabrielle F.
16 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Views and Lovely Property Near Everything
Gabrielle F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judith P.
23 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the view!!!
Judith P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
11 Sept 2017
Wonderful
Michael M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Kelly K.
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Location with Gorgeous Scenery
Kelly K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amelia R.
5 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House, But LOTS of Steps
Amelia R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Shannon T.
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shannon T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Liz W.
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Liz W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda Z.
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ben W.
27 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake House
Ben W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kun-Lin T.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impeccably clean with amazing views
Kun-Lin T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
John G.
19 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in a special place
John G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake views
Nicole S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
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5 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Family Vacation
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Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
David B.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront home
David B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anne F.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
J's birthday celebration
Anne F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Dave H.
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic Lakeside Home
Dave H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick S.
13 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing lake house with fantastic views
Patrick S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Carolyn Greenwald
We are a family of five living in Ithaca New York. This was where Carolyn and Adam lived when we were first married. We enjoy hosting because we love sharing our home with travelers. Everyone is so excited to see the lake for the first time. We work hard to maintain the home as if we still lived there. We are always updating and renovating it. In 2025 we finally constructed new parking close to the house and a less steep driveway (its still pretty steep but its much better!). In 2024 we added a second bathroom (not sure why it took 20 years to think of that one!) We are always updating appliances, linens and everything else to keep the house in tip top condition.
Why they chose this property
Ithaca is a fantastic vacation spot. It is located on beautiful Cayuga Lake, the longest and deepest of the finger lakes. You can boat, dock, fish or swim right off our dock. Ithaca has three amazing state parks with fantastic hikes, amazing views and great swimming, with Taughannock Park just up the road. Ithaca is directly on the finger lakes wine trail and many wonderful wineries are nearby. There are many top quality restaurants and plenty of places to grab a quick bite. If you stay at our house, you will have easy access to Taughannock Park, Cass Park, the Hanger Theater, downtown and to Wegmans (a top supermarket), so you won't have to spend a lot of time in the car. There is also a wonderful farmer's market in Ithaca with music, good produce and a great community vibe. In other words, you can relax and do nothing but stare at nature or partake easily in many outdoor activities, it will be up to you.
What makes this property unique
The house has several wonderful features. First and foremost is the location. You are directly on the lake. You can swim. You can boat. You can jump in the lake off the dock. You can sit on the deck and relax. At the same time, we are just 1.5 miles from shops and downtown Ithaca. You have all the benefits of the lake and wine country without having to drive 25 minutes to the supermarket. My next favorite feature of the house is the sliding doors in the kitchen. You can eat outside on the deck just as easily as you can eat inside at the kitchen table. As soon as we put in those doors, we had breakfast outside every day for months. It is wonderful. The next best feature of the house is the lakeside deck. It is a great place to sit and relax or BBQ or have a cool drink.
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