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Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a lakeside deck. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a small kitchen area with a refrigerator and shelves.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a bar area, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a hanging light fixture.
A lakeside property with a dock, a house with a deck, and a boat.
A wooden staircase leading to a stone pathway with a bench and a small garden area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set at the waterfront, this cottage accommodates 16 guests with 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features 1 separate living room and offers a patio, porch, and deck for outdoor enjoyment. The stay is pet-friendly and located near Cayuga Nature Center and Taughannock Falls State Park.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Place, Cayuga Nature Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Ithaca College
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Downstairs northeast BR

1 Double Bed

Downstairs NW BR

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs South bunk BR

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs twin over twin bunk BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Upstairs NE BR

1 King Bed

Upstairs northwest bunk BR

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Laundry Room

Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca

Beloved cabin-coverted-to-cottage perfectly set up for large groups with incomparable access to the lake.

The upstairs of the cottage has two bedrooms (double and single over double bunk bed), a full bathroom, a couch (the best nap spot ever) and futon, and wonderful lake views from its airy and bright open space. The downstairs has a more cabin feel with four bedrooms (queen, double, twin, and single over double bunk bed), kitchen, dining, sitting and living area with stone fireplace, along with a powder room, separate shower, and laundry room.

There is a porch perfect for buffet and drinks setup, a large deck for outdoor eating and enjoying the lake views, and a fire pit on the beach.

The cottage has excellent access to nearby amenities, including the Black Diamond Trail (1 mile), Taughannock State Park (2.5 miles), Cass Park (6 miles), the Boatyard Grille and downtown Ithaca (7 miles), Cornell University (9 miles) and Ithaca College (9 miles).

We have been on VRBO for a couple of seasons now for May-June rentals. We don’t have rental availability during the summer. Come enjoy our favorite spot and reach out with any questions!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Water carries sound, be respectful with noise.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave towels hung over the shower or a towel bar, not on the floor. Used linens can go in a pile in the laundry room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2604692vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Water carries sound, be respectful with noise.
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

About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taughannock Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of the Earth and Trumansburg Fairgrounds.
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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Nature Center - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 22 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Cornell University - 26 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 26 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Ithaca College - 29 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Falls Restaurant & Tavern - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca located?

This family-friendly Ithaca cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Cayuga Nature Center. Taughannock Falls State Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

About the host

Your host

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We are finger lakes natives who grew up coming to this cottage when it was our grandparents summer home. We are so grateful to now call it our own and share it with our friends and family.

What makes this property unique

This kind of access to the lake - less than 25 stairs from parking lot to beach - with a proper lawn and easy walk-in water access - is very difficult to find on the lake.

5 bedrooms with double beds, two bathrooms and two showers (downstairs has a powder room and separate shower) provide the infrastructure needed for larger groups.
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