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

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View from the lake
Large deck and grill
Deck looking toward lake
Looking into living space from deck.
Looking out to deck & beach from dining area. Bedroom doors visible right & left

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

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!

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2604692vb
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. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of the Earth and Puddledockers.
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What's nearby

  • Cayuga Nature Center - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 22 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 24 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Ithaca College - 26 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Cornell University - 30 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Longshots Sports Bar & Grill - ‬17 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cath B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place for a family gathering. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

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

Great Spot

Great house and great location. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nelson M.

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

Great place on the lake!

We enjoyed the lake house! Bit of a quirky layout but we are most of our meals on the deck which was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Great Cornell reunion spot

Our group of college roommates had great fun staying in Ithaca once again for reunion at this terrific lakeside spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Review

The location was beautiful right on the water. Plenty of rooms for people to sleep. The firewood was great to have there ready to go as we did a bonfire every night. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey U.

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

Great lakefront cottage

We rented the place for a mini reunion for 12 Cornell grads from the 90’sThe place is well equipped with plenty of bedrooms, a large deck and living space to accommodate everyone in the group. We enjoyed using the provided kayaks and the fire pit at night. The outdoor flat top grill was great for cooking meals for the group. Location 15 min away from Ithaca Commons and Cornell was ideal. I wouldn’t hesitate to rent the place again and is ideal for both adults and families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Perfect stay

Everything was perfect from checking in, communication with Hannah, ample amount of space to hang out and sleep, along with the amazing backyard on Lake Cayuga. I came here for my graduation from Cornell and wanted a lakehouse big enough for my family (~10), and Hannah's house afforded us the perfect weekend. We grilled, had smores from the fire pit, kayaked, and even docked our pontoon rental on the dock. Looking forward to returning here on my next visit to Ithaca!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

mary s.

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

Graduation gathering

This is a perfect place for a reunion! We realized the house was a “party house” when we saw the 2 fridges in the boathouse room and the sound/surround with speakers everywhere. But the best thing about this house was the feeling of family. The family left nice old family things which added to the feeling of the place.All ages from a 2 year old to a 75 year old enjoyed the home. we could park 5 cars for the graduation party. Very nice. We had evening campfires. Thank you for the nice wood. Also all the great water equipment which we enjoyed every day. It is a wonderful lake bunk house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Well equipped home on beautiful Lake Cayuga near Ithaca.

We enjoyed the kayaks, the paddleboat, the fire pit, the grill, and the beautiful reflections of both dawn and sunset on the peaceful lake. The house accommodated our six adults and three children. Very homey and well equipped with supplies for needs and fun. Limited bathrooms, but they worked out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Lakeside retreat.

Had a perfect weekend. Great house great views. The hosts were great, met us on time and went through everything. The house was equipped with all the items you needed. Close to hiking trails, wineries and falls. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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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