Apartment

Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and balcony

Plenty of seating in this spacious living room.

Added kitchen stools to keep people together.

After a long day of hiking, exploring New York's wine country, or enjoying the lake—nothing is better than unwinding with friends and family around some board games and music.

Wellness sauna can fit 6 for a group sweat.

Unwind in our spacious yard, great for dogs and activities.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Parking available

Place, Ithaca Commons
Place, Cornell University
Place, Taughannock Falls State Park
Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Boho Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunshine Bedroom

1 Double Bed

The Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1

Looking to get away and unwind? Choose this 5-star stay. Short 5-minute drive to Lake Cayuga and a 12-minute car ride to downtown Ithaca.

Experience additional discounts for multi-night stays, including:
>>> No Cleaning Fee if you stay longer than 3 nights <<<

A prime location all the greater Ithaca area has to offer.
-> Short 5 min drive to Lake Cayuga
-> 12 min drive to downtown Ithaca
-> ~10 min to shops, restaurants, amazing hikes & trails, fun daytime activities, breweries, wineries, downtown Ithaca, and more...

Amenities include:
-> Pet-friendly accommodations
-> Scenic communal yard with fire pit & fruit trees sitting on nearly an acre of land
-> Free Parking (2 cars)
-> Helpful Guidebook with personalized recommendations

Take some time to kick back and relax with us at The Ridge Retreat in Unit 1.

Great for families of all ages and sizes. Whether you come here to get outside or stay in, there is something for everyone.

Explore everything greater Ithaca has to offer from the lake to the wineries, to the hikes, to the universities. We're just a short drive from it all.

We're right around the corner from Myers Park where you can spend your day on the water swimming or sailing. Sitting on nearly an acre, the house is very quiet and scenic. Beautiful calming views from the backyard deck.

Or stay inside and enjoy a nice relaxing night by the fire as you watch a movie. Turn dinner time into a bonding time—our open-layout kitchen is stocked with essentials to whip up a fantastic meal any time of the day.

We're here 100% to help serve you. Please just let us know how we can make your stay is everything you hoped for.

Keep in mind: This listing is for Unit 1 at The Ridge Retreat.

There are two units stacked on one another. They are completely separated from one another. Each has their own entrance.

At any given time, both units can be occupied. It is important to remain respectful and courteous with everyone who stays at The Ridge Retreat.

>>>Check out our other listing to rent the whole house or unit 2.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Living room has so much to offer including table for 5 and comfortable seating to watch TV

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

With prior and written owner consent.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1. No smoking inside the property. 2. No parties or events without prior approval. 3. Quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM. 4. Maximum guests is 6 people.

5. Remove shoes before entering. 6. There is a large coat closet for shoes as you walk in the door. 7. No loud music or disruptive behavior.

8. Dogs are allowed but any damage resulting in their stay will result in additional fees. 9. No drugs or illegal activities allowed.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: With prior and written owner consent.

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 first aid kit

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lansing

Located in Lansing, this apartment is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 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.

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Lansing, NY

What's nearby

Ithaca Commons - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
Cornell University - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
Ithaca College - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
Cayuga Nature Center - 21 min drive - 25.9 km
Taughannock Falls State Park - 23 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Sumo Hibachi and Sushi - ‬10 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬10 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1 located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Field School House and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Cayuga Lake. Lansing Community Library and Lansing Town Hall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ward M.

19 Jun 2025

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

Couples getaway

Wonderful and convenient place to stay. Just as advertised and very helpful and quick to respond.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

26 May 2025

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

Grad weekend

Great place to stay. Quiet and clean. Open floor plan was nice for hanging out with family.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

12 Jun 2024

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

Great house!

Had a great time using this as our home base while attending a wedding and going to wineries. Exactly what we were looking for!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna k.

28 Apr 2024

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

Nice , cleans , spacious home

We had a very nice stay at the ridge . The host was very prompt and attentive to our needs .

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco G.

18 Jul 2023

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

The perfect house to stay at Ithaca!

Beautiful house ,it was a pleasant stay, very clean with all the amenities a big or small family would need, the host Eric & Justin were very attentive and 100% with communication to answer any questions or suggestions, hope to be back and definitely will stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

30 May 2025

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

Solo Sojourner

I enjoyed my visit to the Finger Lakes region. The house was clean, well appointed and charming. The mattress in the master bedroom was especially comfortable. The setting is lovely with lots of outdoor green space. The roadside windows provided views of a beautiful pasture, which attracted numerous deer.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri S.

25 Sept 2023

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

Quiet, stylish retreat minutes from Downtown Ithaca

Mid-century meets modern in a cute, quiet retreat only minutes by car to downtown Ithaca. My friends and I booked it to have quiet time before hiking the gorges and touring Cornell University. Great location if you want quiet but proximity to parks and wineries.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rebecca w.

4 Sept 2023

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

Quick weekend trip

Eric and Justin were awesome hosts! We especially appreciated their quick and informative emails and reminders since our trip was sandwiched into a very busy few days of traveling. Having their immediate input meant easy in and easy out. Beds were extremely comfortable and everything worked well and easily accessible. Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

27 Aug 2024

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

Cozy stay with friends

The place looks just as nice as the pictures. The house was super clean. The beds were super comfy. The outdoor fire pit and deck are great to enjoy with friends. The records to play were a cozy touch to enjoy with friend. The kitchen has everything you need. Perry for a long weekend stay. Eric is awesome he was super quick to respond when we had a hiccup with check in. I also forgot something at the house and they were right away able to find my stuff. Me and all my friends would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

25 Aug 2025

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

It was once again an awesome experience. The home and the hosts were great. They were very responsive and accommodating. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

2 Aug 2025

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

Great hosts that responded promptly!! Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen A.

2 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Not on a Lake

We thought property was on A lake when actually a lake is a drive away. Plus someone renting downstairs with a dog was not what we expected. Also this property is right on a busy road so front 2 bedrooms besides master suite hear traffic all night. I think the place it’s self is clean with all amenities and it’s driveable to get places 200 dollars a night would be better but not 500 which is what we paid for this property. Property managers answer all questions and are good at responding. Just being honest. Shabby chic decorating was nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K.

2 Jul 2025

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

Last minute getaway

The place was just as described. Well appointed, super cute decor. Only 10 minutes to Ithaca area which was convenient. And there’s even a place or two to eat within a mile from the property. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collin T.

2 Jun 2025

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

Race weekend stay

Some friends and myself stayed here for a weekend for the Cayuga 50 mile trail race. Beds were comfy, close to trails, close to DT/restaurants, and more. Very very responsive owners too for any questions.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

25 May 2025

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

Quaint stay near Ithaca

This is a nice little stay! Very nice space with lots of amenities and a nice porch in addition to the shared backyard space. The property managers were very helpful with a couple of minor things that came up and also left flowers for our graduating family member.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tina F.

28 Apr 2025

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

Beautiful home outside Ithaca

This property was great for our stay with extended family to visit our son at Ithaca College. Cute house, comfy beds, great porch to sit and have a drink on! If the weather was better we would have probably enjoyed a fire pit! Check in and communication was super easy! House was very clean. Great hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

24 Apr 2025

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

Great stay close to Ithaca

Wonderful pet friendly place for our family to visit Ithaca and explore the surrounding area. Easy access to everything around, seamless stay and great communication. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

17 Apr 2025

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

Worked out perfectly for my family of four!

The house was easy to locate and very convenient for my stay. Everything we needed was available to us. Owner was great at communicating. Thank you! Plan to stay here from now on when I head home to visit my family.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Drew W.

6 Apr 2025

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

Great get away with lots near by

Very quite and lovely setting close to town.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

1 Apr 2025

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

Comfortable and convenient to Ithaca

The property has everything you need for a comfortable stay including excellent mattresses and a well equipped kitchen. The house consists of two rental units, one upstairs and one downstairs. We stayed in the upstairs (unit #1) and the only negative would be traffic noise that was noticeable in the front two bedrooms and kitchen/dining areas. Host Eric could not have been more helpful and responsive when any concern arose. Overall, the house was a great value for the money.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope C.

23 Mar 2025

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

Excellent stay

Clean, well furnished, easy access, great communication and other owners, and pet friendly! The house was exactly as advertised.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel C.

10 Mar 2025

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

Great property

Quick drive to Cornell. Easy to find. Spacious. Ample parking. Gracious and responsive hosts. Clean. Really good drinking water. Beds are extra firm. This is a great deal. Whimsical decor.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

4 Mar 2025

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

Great stay while our poor dog was at Cornell

Our plans were fluid and they acoomodated our check in and check out day change without charge. The place fit us perfectly. One night was spent with 1 dog and we were able to spend rhe second night wirh both dogs. There were bowls for dogs, coffee utensils and all the things we needed. Nice size yard for dogs to do their duty and hang outside as well. Close to busy road so we kept them on a tight leash. We enjoyed our stay and if we need to bring our dog again and stay we will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

24 Feb 2025

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

Beautifully appointed home near Ithaca

Property is a carefully renovated mid-century home, very thoroughly and tastefully appointed throughout. Huge back yard, beautiful view of hayfield and deer out the front window. Very available/receptive owners. Property is only about 15 minutes from Ithaca with its attractions, restaurants and shopping.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Keith S.

20 Jan 2025

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

Winter review

Short weekend trip. Place very clean and cozy. We didn't have time to enjoy all the amenities

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Your host

We're two childhood friends who had the crazy idea of buying a lakehouse together. I'm Eric, I am who you will primarily be communicating with. My partner Justin is also available. Together, we make up PapiBNB.

This house is years in the making. We've always dreamed about having an escape away from the East Coast pace where we could just relax and unwind, even for a long weekend. After years of planning, we were finally able to do it.

We agonized about every detail of this home to make it feel like a home away from home for us. A place we would want to personally stay. No detail too small. If you saw what this home looked like before we bought it, you wouldn't believe it. Now a days, we just hope it's a stay you will never forget.

Why they chose this property

Newly renovated home designed with you in mind. We designed every corner of this home to fit the needs of our guests. And we're constantly improving.

Open spaces and a fun communal outside area make this a great place to stay. We are close to the lake and downtown Ithaca. Unit 1 is truly a special apartment.

What makes this property unique

Sitting on nearly an acre of land, we tried to make it the most tranquil place we could imagine.

Location. Location. Location.

The accessibility to so many different aspects of the greater Ithaca area, from hikes, trails, vineyards, breweries, restaurants and that's before even mentioning downtown Ithaca.