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2 Bedroom Cabin on Cayuga Lake 1 Mile from Ithaca

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Lake views thru the hemlock trees
steps from deck to beach path--feels like a treehouse
boathouse/dock
view of lake through the trees
steps from cabin deck to beach path

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Place, Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Earth
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 Bedroom Cabin on Cayuga Lake 1 Mile from Ithaca

Enjoy our two-bedroom rustic cabin just a few minutes from Cornell University and Ithaca College.

Surrounded by magnificent hemlock trees and nestled on the hillside above Lake Cayuga, the cabin also has a shale beachfront and dock with use of the kayaks, canoe, and boathouse.

You can focus on water sports or use the cabin as a base for exploring the spectacular scenery (the gorgeous gorges are just minutes away), wineries, restaurants, colleges, museums, Watkins Glenn activities and other treasures of the area.

Although you are only minutes from all that Ithaca has to offer (including Wegman's!), the cabin is a world apart: you feel as though you are in a treehouse--surrounded by hemlocks and rhododendren. A walk down the hillside brings you to the shale beachfront and access to Ithaca's most stunning asset: 40-mile long, 600+ feet deep, glacier-formed Lake Cayuga.

A big advantage of the cabin is its location on the lake but in Ithaca. Most Cayuga Lake cabins are 20-35 miles away from the Ithaca attractions.

We live in the large house on the property but your parking, entrance, beachfront, etc., are all private, we rarely cross paths with the folks in the cabin. We also rent the main house when we are out of town which can hold 8-10 guests.

Please note that the west shore of the lake in Ithaca is a very steep hillside. So, even though our property is more accessible than some, there are 37 wide railroad tie steps from the cabin parking to the cabin front porch along with a railing.
There are 40 steps from the cabin to the lakeshore.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not very toddler friendly due to stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Plumbing is very delicate: absolutely nothing can be put in toilets except toilet paper.
Please compost all food scraps in compost bin provided. Recycle all containers and paper in bins provided in the shed next to your parking area.
at checkout please leave used sheets and towels in the bathroom next to the washing machine. Garbage and compost go below in the garage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 268870
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
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

About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Puddledockers and Sciencenter are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Allan H. Treman State Marine Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Museum of the Earth - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Ithaca College - 21 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Cornell University - 25 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lincoln Street Diner - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bedroom Cabin on Cayuga Lake 1 Mile from Ithaca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 Bedroom Cabin on Cayuga Lake 1 Mile from Ithaca?

As of 2 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Bedroom Cabin on Cayuga Lake 1 Mile from Ithaca on 3 Nov, 2026 start from S$576, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 2 Bedroom Cabin on Cayuga Lake 1 Mile from Ithaca?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Bedroom Cabin on Cayuga Lake 1 Mile from Ithaca?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bedroom Cabin on Cayuga Lake 1 Mile from Ithaca?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bedroom Cabin on Cayuga Lake 1 Mile from Ithaca located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cayuga Lake and Allan H. Treman State Marine Park. Hangar Theatre and Ithaca Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 152 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, enjoyed the sunrises and proximity to Ithaca. Cabin comfy and clean. Great getaway. Mattresses very firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2026
Hi Jeannette--Thanks for the review and for your return visit! So sorry about the mattress--we tried a new kingsize bed in one bedroom. Is the mattress too firm? Should we add a topper to soften it? Thanks again for your stay! Sally
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Simons & Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful repeat stay at this cozy cabin on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, clean and comfortable with a beautiful sunrise over the lake. Nice kitchen, cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner no problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy place in a perfect location. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The location was wonderful. The kitchen was well supplied. It was a cozy place just like you expect from a lake cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

joe t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Ithaca and hiking made it convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolyn r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot! We really loved the location. Central to everything and yet right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time swimming and exploring the Ithaca area. The cabin was comfortable and charming. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and loved the antique furniture and decor! Perfect location! Will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Watching the water sparkle with sunrise light through the trees, and then being able to easily walk down to the beach was such a special treat! The cabin is fully equipped, the hosts are kind and responsive. There are so many wonderful things to do nearby, we will have to come back to enjoy this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, relaxing lakeside treehouse! Just minutes to Ithica and not more than 1/2 hr to many beautiful waterfalls and vineyards! Cabin has everything you need for a fun stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Nice view of the lake. Thanks for the heads up about the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hoffman-Copeland F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a nice weekend at the cabin. It’s super close to city restaurants and shops and also very close to hiking spots. We visited in the fall and I loved to see the red maple through the window. Even though it was chilly we walked down to lake and my daughter found some nature treasures. The living room furniture could use updating, and some larger cooking pans would help in kitchen.
Tree & Lakeview from parking area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Cozy Cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this quaint cabin in an excellent location! We had beautiful weather. Did lots of hiking at the local state parks. The owners were very responsive to our needs. Great stop on our way to Canada!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

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

Great place

It was super peaceful and just a great place to stay. The kids had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Simons & Ron G.

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

Wonderful lake cabin

Great location and beautiful lake views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was nice . The only problem happened when the power went out. That problem had nothing to do with the property owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Great location

Convenient location minutes from Cornell. The views from the dock are gorgeous!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

HarV G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed for 2 nights.The Good:1. The Host was generous to allow an early check in.2. The place was clean.3. Conveniently located to state parks.The Bad:1. The steps to the cabin were quite treacherous and my son fell. Many of the rotted wood step treads are sloped so your toe is well below your heel: so extra slippery - especially when wet.2. This is not lake front as I've seen on some reviews. It is cabin front because there is a cabin in front of you (the cabin in front is lakefront). This place sits above a garage and its quite weird hearing the garage door go up and down when others use it.3. This place is connected to the cabin in front which I did not prefer. Every VRBO place I've rented at in the past (8 places) was free standing and this is not listed in the description.4. There was little outdoor useable space. Just a small deck.5. There was no internet connection, so we had to use data the whole time.6. The bed was very firm and not that good for support. 7. Low ceilings in the bathroom and 2nd BD. Most of these issues were not present in the VRBO website listing and it was disappointing to discover them.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Hi HarV--sorry to disappoint. I will check the description to make sure it is more clear that the cabin is up the hill from the lake and surrounded by trees so the feeling is one of being in a treehouse and the lake views are through the trees and access to the lake is down a path through the trees. The kingsize bed is new and if folks find it too firm, we can add a topper. The garage door is used by just the two of us so it is usually closed and rarely used. Sorry it bothered you. Unfortunately there was huge rain (5 ") and flooding the night before you arrived so the driveway drainage by the main house below the cabin in front of the garage was stopped up with mud and debris and there were workers cleaning things up so the garage door may have been used more than usual that day. I believe you spoke with one of the workers. The cabin is completely private even though there is a breezeway connecting it to the main house at the basement level. Both houses are oriented away from each other and at different levels on the hillside. For lakefront in Ithaca this is more private than you would find anywhere on this part of the lake. This amount of privacy plus the convenience to all of Ithaca is just not available. There is a railing to help with the stairs and we keep the stairs maintained, but they are railroad ties. It is a rustic setting on a steep hillside. So sorry your son had a fall!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Lovely Stay

We enjoyed our time in your cabin. The air conditioning worked well as it was very hot! The lake was beautiful. We also enjoyed the that we were very close to the city with lots of shopping and restaurant options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

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

Absolutely Fantastic

We loved our stay at Sally and Richard's cabin. The property is stunning- right on the water surrounded by lush foliage. The property is just a short drive from Ithaca and right off of a main road, although you would never know it because its so quiet! The dock was a perfect place to spend the day laying lakeside and reading. And the added bonus of the kayaks was extra special. I highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a special getaway, and I will certainly be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

crystal w.

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

Lovely cabin by the lake

It was a very peaceful and well equipped cabin. The hosts were very responsive and they left lots of helpful information.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio M.

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

Great cabin, great location.

This is a great getaway location. My wife and I enjoyed the privacy of the cabin set in the woods with a great view of the lake. We were close to Ithaca, many state parks and wineries. I highly recommend this property:
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Spectacular location!

Perfect sized cabin with unbelievable location on Cayuga Lake. Lots of amenities provided for a great day on the lake! We will definitely say again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by sally mennen

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we are a retired couple who live in the main house which is down the hill but secluded from the cabin. The cabin has its own beach, parking, entry, deck, etc. and the amazing thing is that you are in the town of Ithaca but feel like you are in a forest on a lake. The beach is the only area where you are more likely to see a neighbor--but only if the neighbors are using their lakefront.

Why they chose this property

The property is beautiful--mature trees as in an old growth forest-- but access to the lake is easier than on most of the properties along the west shore in Ithaca. And privacy is greater than in most of the west shore properties. The property has 1.4 acres with big trees and only 2 houses. Most other properties have 4-6 houses on the same size lot.

What makes this property unique

In addition to the natural beauty, we are SO close to all the advantages of Ithaca. No need to drive 20-40 minutes to get to shopping, restaurants, hiking trails, wineries, etc., as on other parts of the lake. Ithaca downtown is only 2 miles away.

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