Cabin

2 Bedroom Cabin on Cayuga Lake 1 Mile from Ithaca

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

steps from deck to beach path--feels like a treehouse

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4760 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Place, Ithaca Commons
Place, Ithaca College
Place, Cornell University
Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen 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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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not very toddler friendly due to stairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 hiking and cycling.

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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

Cayuga Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Ithaca Commons - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Ithaca College - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
Cornell University - 15 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Boatyard Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Glenwood Pines - ‬2 min drive
‪One Particular Harbour (Private) - ‬10 min drive
‪Zocalo Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Sicilian Delight - ‬12 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.

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).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

20 Oct, 2025

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

Great location and had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia G.

29 Sept, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

5 Sept, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

carolyn r.

1 Aug, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle p.

24 Aug, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

9 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Simons & Ron G., Denver, CO

29 Oct, 2023

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

Wonderful lake cabin

Great location and beautiful lake views

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Snug cabin above lake

Comfortable cabin set above the lake tgaf could be viewed through the trees. Dock and small beach, kayaks available - too cold for us in October to try the kayaks!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

16 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio M.

6 Nov, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Delightful getaway!

Totally worth it! Minutes from the heart of Ithaca, beautiful lake front spot. Owners communicate great. The cabin is a little rustic, but you should be outside at the lake or on the Commons!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mike p.

10 Jul, 2017

Just what we were looking for

Beautiful cabin and surroundings, coffee on the dock with great views of Cornell and IC. Minutes from town and Wegmans - believe me a real bonus. Thank you for the wonderful respite!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

stacey w.

22 May, 2023

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

Comfortable, cozy, beautiful lake views

Lovely hillside cabin overlooking south end of Cayuga Lake. Plenty of living space for 2 couples. Driveway to property is a steep slope. Two flights of stairs from parking area to cabin are challenging.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William R.

12 Jun, 2023

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

Almost heaven Cayuga lake cottage

As good as it gets for a lake front cottage stay except the owners could not convince any fish to let us catch them. 10 minutes away from Cornell that feels like several light years.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

15 May, 2023

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

An Immensely Peaceful Sojourn

Sally and Richard's cabin was the best stay I could've asked for as my partner and I visited the Cornell campus and drove through Ithaca for the weekend. The cabin is situated right on the lake and the views are unmatched. You can see the Cornell campus across the lake from the dock. The place is only a 10 minute drive from the central Cornell campus. It gets plenty of natural light. And it is welcoming to say the least. When I come back to Ithaca, this cabin will be the first place I check for availability.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

WENDY S.

15 Jul, 2016

quick get away

Property was clean, lots of stairs but was furnished with everything possibly need. Only thing could use ant spray I noticed didnt have any Im sure ants from the woods. It would be nice to have a bed in 2nd bedroom the futon was hard. Great location! Needs some landscaping and cleaning by beach area .....hope this helps!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

6/10 Okay

Sara B.

16 Sept, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, needs massive updating

We stayed at this cabin when we dropped our oldest off at college. The location is fantastic. Close to Ithaca and state parks and the lake is beautiful. However, while this cabin may be a beloved place for the owners from years ago, it has not been well maintained. The cabin has a musty smell. The kitchen had ants all over the back wall during our stay. That made our desire to cook diminish. The bathroom is not great. The shower is so small I barely fit in it and I am 5’4”. The towels were worn thin and did not do a great job absorbing water. Overall I cannot recommend this cabin.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

MikeandBecca S.

15 Sept, 2024

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

A few days in Ithaca

The lake views at thus “cabin” are sparse and hard to see. To get down to the lake you have to go down many stairs that are uneven and falling apart. Bushes and branches needed to be trimmed on the way down. It doesn’t seem like the lake is used much - many cob webs around the sitting area and the sea grass overtook the ladder on the dock. The tandem kayak we enquired about was broken. The “cabin” which is really a loft above the garage, is very clean and comes with many rules with recycling and how to clean up before leaving. There are MANY stairs to get to and from the cabin from the car park area. These stairs are uneven, starting to rot and some have been filled with concrete. I wish I had read previous reviews before leaving cereal and crackers on the counter. As the next day, they were full of ants and so was the kitchen! The beds and sheets seem old and the towels are very thin. The couches weren’t comfortable. The bathroom is very basic. The best part of this rental property is its location to Ithaca! We loved our stay because of being in Ithaca!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

2 Nov, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynette K.

20 Oct, 2025

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

Great cozy place in a perfect location. Would definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

12 Oct, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey R.

27 Sept, 2025

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

8/10 Good

joe t.

19 Sept, 2025

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

Close to Ithaca and hiking made it convenient.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carman C.

7 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Host was very helpful. Cabin was vintage, yet very clean. I felt like the description of the property made it seem like the cabin had a direct lake view, which it did not. The area at the dock was dirty, had spiderwebs and uninviting. The steps from the parking area to the cabin and from the cabin to the lake were uneven and a little scary. Definitely difficult to navigate with luggage. Overall, we had a restful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie T.

11 Aug, 2025

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

About the host

Hosted by sally mennen

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.