Located in Trumansburg, this guesthouse is in a rural area and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Taughannock Falls State Park - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
Ithaca Commons - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
Ithaca College - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
Cornell University - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
Buttermilk Falls State Park - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Purity Ice Cream Co. - 10 min drive
Salt Point Brewing Co. - 20 min drive
Ithaca Sumo Japanese Hibachi and Sushi - 16 min drive
The BoatYard Grill - 10 min drive
About this property
Private and Comfortable 3 Bedroom House
Whatever the Season there's so much to see and do. Summer is for relaxing. There's so much to do in the Finger Lakes. But sometimes just taking it easy and relaxing is too good to pass up. Judy's Guest House is the place for this. Air conditioning inside, when the weather is too hot to venture out. A shaded patio with a propane grill is just asking for a Shish-ke-bob and a huge green salad.
Starting in June there is the firefly spectacular. The lawn, trees and nearby fields are alive with millions of flashing lights. Time to sit outside with a cool drink and just watch nature at its best. And there is always a great fireworks display in July.
Or grab a pole (make sure you have a license) and bring home a fresh trout or bass for dinner! Fishing is really great here and Cayuga Lake has hosted the Bassmaster Elite Tournament and Festival in past years. If you're not the relaxing type, here are just a few things that can make your summer come alive. • Cinemas • Antiquing • Horseback Riding • Museums • Live Theater • Boating • Parasailing • Sight Seeing • Finger Lakes Wine Trail • Kayaking • Fishing • Sailing • Swimming • Restaurants • Theater • Music • Trumansburg Farmer's Market • Cabin View Alpaca Farm -lovely Alpaca items for sale • Glenwood Farms Bison • Cornell • Ithaca College • Waterloo Premium Outlet with 100 brand name stores • Hector National Forest • Harris Hill Soaring Center • Watkins Glen International Race Track • Corning Glass • Night Life • Ithaca Farmer’s Market • Goat Cheese Trail • Newman Arboretum • Sonnenburg Gardens • Seward Museum • Harriet Tubman Home
Property manager
Judy Cone
Languages
English
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Important information
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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Private and Comfortable 3 Bedroom House pet-friendly?
Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Private and Comfortable 3 Bedroom House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private and Comfortable 3 Bedroom House?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private and Comfortable 3 Bedroom House located?
Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Cayuga Nature Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cayuga Lake and Museum of the Earth. Cayuga Medical Center and Taughannock Falls State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Private and Comfortable 3 Bedroom House Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Amazing place. Judy was fantastic and super inviting. Definitively going back to this lovely cottage again. The place is tranquil and surrounded by farms and wildflowers. Highly highly recommended!! -- The Nair Family
This is our 2nd year coming here. We love it so much. We are a family that enjoys nature and Judys guest house provides that from the lighting bug show at night and the stream to play in and all the birds its perfect!! We will be back again next year. Also its so close to everything!! If your not into bugs look for another place they keep in natural which we love but thats not for everyone.
This is a comfortable house for a visit to the area. It is in a country setting, , between Cauyuga and Seneca Lakes, few miles outside of Ithica. Everything was within a 30 minute drive or less. Large yard, stream, island, lightening bugs and deer!
Kathy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Mary B.
1 Jul 2025
Host is pleasant and an excellent communicator. Beds are very comfortable. The house is not level and slants in some areas, like the bathroom, which brought on vertigo in one of my guests. Other than that, the location, the cost and the ability to bring our dog made our stay worthwhile. Thank you.
This is our second time staying at Judy’s cottage. Great location for our pups and very peaceful. Right between Trumansburg and Ithaca so a quick drive to anything. Judy is a gracious host, house is welcoming. Will definitely stay again. Thank you Judy!
The location was perfect for visiting family in the area but we were disappointed with the cleanliness when we arrived. We’re very understanding that bugs do get inside, especially being out in the country but the amount of cobwebs, spiders and ants found was quite surprising to say the least. When we arrived in the evening we found crumbs on the counter around the toaster along with ants. We also went around with a broom to knock down the dozens of cobwebs and get rid of the spiders which isn’t something I expected to do when staying at a Vrbo. The appliances (specifically the freezer and toaster) were dirty and haven’t been cleaned in sometime. The island and property outside in general was overgrown and not maintained so we weren’t able to enjoy any of it. Overall, just very disappointed to pay the amount of money we did to stay at a place that didn’t seem to care about their guests staying. Unfortunately, since everything was already paid for and we had no other options for accommodations we decided to stick it out for the 3 nights we were there but have no plans to return.
Comfortable, Affordable Spot for a Finger Lakes Vacation
Judy's place is not fancy, but it is comfortable, affordable, quiet and conveniently located. we appreciated that our family had room to spread out, the beds were super comfortable, wifi was good and the water cooler was a nice touch. Thanks for a nice stay, Judy!
Judy's Guest House is in a great, central location for exploring Ithaca and Cayuga Lake. The house was just as described and was a wonderful home base for us. It was quiet and peaceful while also providing ample space for relaxing, playing games, and watching TV. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!
I found this property to be just as advertised. It is located a short distance from local areas of interest. Communication with the property
manager was excellent during our stay. I
am very pleased with our stay and I would stay at this property again in the future.
Judy’s place was a perfect spot for our stay while attending a wedding in town. Listing was as advertised, and house had everything we needed. Town was just a quick drive away. I would recommend Judy’s place to anyone heading to the Ithaca area.
We always enjoy staying here. The host even helped us out when bad weather delayed our departure this time around. We will definitely stay again in the future!
Great stay with family and pups. Plenty of room, great location between TBurg and Ithaca. Fantastic outdoor space for pets and walking. Will definitely come here again. Thank you Judy!
Our stay in Judy's guesthouse was great -- the pricepoint for location between Cayuga and Seneca Lakes + the wineries is unmatched. The house felt private and had a nice grassy lawn in the back for our dog to run around. Additionally, we had everything we needed for home cooking, between the grill outside and a full kitchen. We would stay here again!
For needing to be in both T-burg AND Ithaca over the weekend, this location was perfect. Loved the more secluded feel and the fireflies were amazing!
Comfy beds, decently stocked kitchen and sufficient furniture for our group to sit/eat comfortably.
There were some cobwebs and more than a couple spiders, so we rated the cleanliness a little lower.
Tricia E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shannon D.
5 Mar 2019
Great location!!
We had a wonderful time at Judy's guest house! Thanks so much for your hospitality!