MAGICAL, PRIVATE, FORESTED LAKEFRONT/ SWEEPING LAKE VISTAS, EASY ACCESS IN ITHA

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A wooden dock leading to a house with a stone retaining wall and a small garden.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A wooden staircase leading to a dock over a calm lake, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A view from a balcony overlooking a body of water with a dock extending into the water.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery and a small wooden deck with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Place, Cayuga Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Earth
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Taughannock Falls State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Schoellkopf Field or Newman Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Allan H. Treman State Marine Park - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Museum of the Earth - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Cornell University - 18 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Ithaca College - 21 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MAGICAL, PRIVATE, FORESTED LAKEFRONT/ SWEEPING LAKE VISTAS, EASY ACCESS IN ITHA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MAGICAL, PRIVATE, FORESTED LAKEFRONT/ SWEEPING LAKE VISTAS, EASY ACCESS IN ITHA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MAGICAL, PRIVATE, FORESTED LAKEFRONT/ SWEEPING LAKE VISTAS, EASY ACCESS IN ITHA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MAGICAL, PRIVATE, FORESTED LAKEFRONT/ SWEEPING LAKE VISTAS, EASY ACCESS IN ITHA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MAGICAL, PRIVATE, FORESTED LAKEFRONT/ SWEEPING LAKE VISTAS, EASY ACCESS IN ITHA located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cayuga Lake, Allan H. Treman State Marine Park and Hangar Theatre. Ithaca Dog Park and Puddledockers are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, host was very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, amazing property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect place for a summertime visit to Ithaca. No shortage of ways to relax and play in a cozy and beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

Great location and beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake view. Great setting. House is a little quirky with old fashioned look and feel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice. The kitchen is wonderful & well equiped. Has lots of stairs which would be hard for anyone with a disability. Overall it was a wonderful stay.thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay for a wedding weekend

We used this property as a base of operations for a busy wedding holiday weekend. Clean, plenty of space and easy access to the lake. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

Beautiful setting, nice place for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake side retreat

Our family enjoyed this house for a 4 night stay in August. It’s a great location on the water and close to town and hiking spots. We loved hanging on the back deck and enjoying the lake views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thanks, William! You were wonderful guests and the most exciting! Enjoyed seeing a seaplane docked at the waterfront again--a first since the 1970's!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting

My friends and I visited Ithaca to cycle over the weekend. The location and property are beautiful. We had privacy and plenty of places to soend time as a group or take a minute to ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic birthday celebration

We had a glorious overnight celebrating a birthday with friends. The hosts were gracious and accommodating. The house and grounds are picturesque and the accommodations were
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful location on the lake but also very close to Ithaca. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake View

I have stayed at several lakefront properties on Lake Cayuga and this one by far was the best. The home was magical with lots of personality and wonderful outdoor space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met our family needs to attend local wedding. Driveway is a bit steep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Looking for a place for our family of 10 to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Turned out the place didn’t sleep what it advertised and we had to adapt and make the best of it. We did enjoy swimming, fishing, a campfire and dinners on the beautiful deck. We hiked each day at one of the various gorges nearby. We made some wonderful memories together.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
So sorry! I'll make sure the listing is clear that there is only bedspace for 8 adults. There are additional sleeping possibilities for youngsters but the listing format doesn't really allow for that to be spelled out in the search options --only in the written description. So glad you enjoyed anyway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

We very much enjoyed our stay in this unique house. Great location for water access w/dock for our rental boating adventures each day. It was relaxing laying in the hammocks & sitting on the large deck staring at the views. The fires at night down on the lake after we'd cook dinner were peaceful and a perfect way to end the days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
We found our hosts to be much appreciative of beauty. Not only the general beauty of the interiors of our accommodations, but of the general understanding of beauty surrounding the accommodations. You can see this in how things are placed, how you travel through the spaces and how nature is intentionally framed by the windows, patios & decks. What stood out the most was the charming conversation I had with the host upon arrival who made me feel welcome and at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage on Cayuga Lake..

We stayed at Sally's and Richard's place for a friend's reunion.. Must say it has a great location right on Lake Cayuga. The cottage was beautifully decorated with a lot of old world charm.. The best part of the property was the dock where you can have your morning tea and spend a lot of time right on the lake.. Would definitely go back...
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Gorgeous Home Right on the Lake

This beautiful, one of a kind home, right on Lake Cayuga is a dream come true. The home was spacious, charming, and had everything you need for a whole family. And what a view! The hosts made everything seamless. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a property!!! The site is beautiful, the house is comfortable and we had a great stay. The house is a bit quirky but in a mostly good way. The kitchen has literally everything you may need. The lake is clean and having the kayaks on site was so convenient. The bathrooms could use an upgrade but the expansive deck overlooking the lake, where we had several meals, and the sauna made up for it. Yes, it's a magical place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lakefront home

We stayed here while family was in town visiting and it was perfect! Plenty of rooms and perfect outdoor grilling space. The dock and view from the water is beautiful. Really felt like everything we needed was already there. There’s the cutest fire pit area by the beach, so bring firewood if you want to utilize that! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

House is lovely! Very interesting, a lot of attention to detail. View of the lake is hard to beat. Owners are very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic charm, thoughtful host, and lakefront magic

Our group of 7 adults (we're all 50-60) had a wonderful weekend at this lakefront retreat. The location was perfect, and when we weren't touring wineries and exploring the region, we enjoyed kayaking, dining outside, and toasting marshmallows by the firepit. The host has thought of absolutely everything, and the kitchen was so well stocked that we could easily have moved in permanently.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Our family absolutely loved staying at the lake house. Sally was extremely responsive and made herself available if anything came up. My only regret was not being able to stay there longer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a great time at the property. We spent most of our time on the water kayaking and swimming. The tea selection was amazing and I sampled each variety. The only con was that it was so hot and the AC had trouble keeping up, obviously this wasn't the owners fault. I highly recommend staying at this property if you're ever in Ithaca!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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