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Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1

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Plenty of seating in this spacious living room.
Added kitchen stools to keep people together.
After a long day of hiking, exploring New York's wine country, or enjoying the lake—nothing is better than unwinding with friends and family around some board games and music.
Wellness sauna can fit 6 for a group sweat.
Unwind in our spacious yard, great for dogs and activities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lansing, NY
  • Place, Field School House
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lansing Community Library
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lansing Golf Range
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Boho Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunshine Bedroom

1 Double Bed

The Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1

Looking to get away and unwind? Choose this 5-star stay. Short 5-minute drive to Lake Cayuga and a 12-minute car ride to downtown Ithaca.

Experience additional discounts for multi-night stays, including:
>>> No Cleaning Fee if you stay longer than 3 nights <<<

A prime location all the greater Ithaca area has to offer.
-> Short 5 min drive to Lake Cayuga
-> 12 min drive to downtown Ithaca
-> ~10 min to shops, restaurants, amazing hikes & trails, fun daytime activities, breweries, wineries, downtown Ithaca, and more...

Amenities include:
-> Pet-friendly accommodations
-> Scenic communal yard with fire pit & fruit trees sitting on nearly an acre of land
-> Free Parking (2 cars)
-> Helpful Guidebook with personalized recommendations

Take some time to kick back and relax with us at The Ridge Retreat in Unit 1.

Great for families of all ages and sizes. Whether you come here to get outside or stay in, there is something for everyone.

Explore everything greater Ithaca has to offer from the lake to the wineries, to the hikes, to the universities. We're just a short drive from it all.

We're right around the corner from Myers Park where you can spend your day on the water swimming or sailing. Sitting on nearly an acre, the house is very quiet and scenic. Beautiful calming views from the backyard deck.

Or stay inside and enjoy a nice relaxing night by the fire as you watch a movie. Turn dinner time into a bonding time—our open-layout kitchen is stocked with essentials to whip up a fantastic meal any time of the day.

We're here 100% to help serve you. Please just let us know how we can make your stay is everything you hoped for.

Keep in mind: This listing is for Unit 1 at The Ridge Retreat.

There are two units stacked on one another. They are completely separated from one another. Each has their own entrance.

At any given time, both units can be occupied. It is important to remain respectful and courteous with everyone who stays at The Ridge Retreat.

>>>Check out our other listing to rent the whole house or unit 2.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
With prior and written owner consent.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. No smoking inside the property. 2. No parties or events without prior approval. 3. Quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM. 4. Maximum guests is 6 people.
5. Remove shoes before entering. 6. There is a large coat closet for shoes as you walk in the door. 7. No loud music or disruptive behavior.
8. Dogs are allowed but any damage resulting in their stay will result in additional fees. 9. No drugs or illegal activities allowed.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: With prior and written owner consent.
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

Lansing

Located in Lansing, this apartment is on a lake. Shops at Ithaca Mall and Triphammer Marketplace are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cayuga Lake and Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newman Arena or Robert J. Kane Sports Complex.
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Lansing, NY

What's nearby

  • Field School House - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lansing Community Library - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lansing Golf Range - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lansing Town Hall - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cornell University - 13 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Longshots Sports Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1?

As of 14 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1 on 9 Jun, 2026 start from S$480, 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 Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1 located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Field School House, Lansing Community Library and Lansing Town Hall. Lansing Golf Range and Cayuga Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, well appointed home. Cozy fireplace and living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts that responded promptly!! Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Hi there, We appreciate you recognizing our prompt communication — it’s important to us to be available when guests need us. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon. Best,Eric
Verified

8/10 Good

Drew W.

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

Great get away with lots near by

Very quite and lovely setting close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great stay close to Ithaca

Wonderful pet friendly place for our family to visit Ithaca and explore the surrounding area. Easy access to everything around, seamless stay and great communication. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Hi there, We’re happy our pet-friendly policy helped make your family trip to Ithaca smooth and enjoyable. With easy access to local attractions and a focus on clear communication, we aim to keep things seamless. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future! Best,Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ward M.

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

Couples getaway

Wonderful and convenient place to stay. Just as advertised and very helpful and quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Hi there, We take pride in making sure our listing is accurate and our communication is quick and helpful. Glad to hear the place met your expectations and that you found everything convenient. Thanks for staying with us. Best,Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yana A.

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

Great place!

Great place with all needed for family stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2024
Thanks Yana! Come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was once again an awesome experience. The home and the hosts were great. They were very responsive and accommodating. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2025
Hi there,We’re so glad to hear you had another great experience! It’s always a pleasure hosting returning guests, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the home and our responsiveness. You’re welcome back anytime — we’d be happy to host you again! Best,Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

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

Grad weekend

Great place to stay. Quiet and clean. Open floor plan was nice for hanging out with family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Hi there, We’re happy the quiet, clean space and open floor plan worked well for your family gatherings. It’s exactly what we aim for—a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy time together. Thanks for choosing to stay with us.Best,Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K.

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

Last minute getaway

The place was just as described. Well appointed, super cute decor. Only 10 minutes to Ithaca area which was convenient. And there’s even a place or two to eat within a mile from the property. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2025
It was our pleasure to host you Tamara! Best, Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collin T.

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

Race weekend stay

Some friends and myself stayed here for a weekend for the Cayuga 50 mile trail race. Beds were comfy, close to trails, close to DT/restaurants, and more. Very very responsive owners too for any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope C.

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

Excellent stay

Clean, well furnished, easy access, great communication and other owners, and pet friendly! The house was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarence R.

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

Great location for visiting Ithaca-Cortland area.

Rental process was seamless. Will stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2023
Thanks Clarence, the pleasure was all ours. Look forward to hosting you and your group soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Quaint stay near Ithaca

This is a nice little stay! Very nice space with lots of amenities and a nice porch in addition to the shared backyard space. The property managers were very helpful with a couple of minor things that came up and also left flowers for our graduating family member.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Hi there, We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the space, amenities, and porch, along with the shared backyard. We strive to be responsive and helpful whenever small issues arise, and it’s great to know the little touches, like the flowers, made a difference. Thanks for sharing your experience.Best,Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominick V.

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

Spacious retreat near Ithaca

The hosts were very responsive and checked in repeatedly. It was a wonderful place to stay with our dog and young kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2024
Thank you so much, Dominick! It was lovely hosting you, come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Great house!

Had a great time using this as our home base while attending a wedding and going to wineries. Exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Hi there, We’re happy to hear the house served as a solid home base for your wedding and winery visits. It’s exactly the kind of spot we aim to provide for guests looking to explore the area with ease. Thanks for choosing to stay with us! Best,Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anna k.

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

Nice , cleans , spacious home

We had a very nice stay at the ridge . The host was very prompt and attentive to our needs .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2024
Thank you Anna! Looking forward hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Great stay for 2 nights

The property was great for 4 adults and 2 teenagers. We were there for an event at Ithaca College. We will stay there again when we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2024
Thank you Kathleen! We’d love to have you stay with us any time in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco G.

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

The perfect house to stay at Ithaca!

Beautiful house ,it was a pleasant stay, very clean with all the amenities a big or small family would need, the host Eric & Justin were very attentive and 100% with communication to answer any questions or suggestions, hope to be back and definitely will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2024
Thank you Marco! Would love to have you back again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Great stay

House was clean and as described. Communication with owners was excellent. Perfect for our family of 4(2 adults and 2 college kids).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Wonderful Stay at Ridge Retreat

Property is exactly as advertised. Hosts were easy to communicate with and it was a short drive to Ithica. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2024
Thank you so much, Chris! We’d love to have you stay with us any time in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina F.

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

Beautiful home outside Ithaca

This property was great for our stay with extended family to visit our son at Ithaca College. Cute house, comfy beds, great porch to sit and have a drink on! If the weather was better we would have probably enjoyed a fire pit! Check in and communication was super easy! House was very clean. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Hi there, We’re glad the house suited your extended family’s visit and that the comfy beds and porch were highlights. We wish the weather had cooperated for the fire pit, but hopefully next time you’ll get to enjoy it fully. Thanks for noting the easy check-in and clean space — we appreciate your kind words.Best,Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

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

Worked out perfectly for my family of four!

The house was easy to locate and very convenient for my stay. Everything we needed was available to us. Owner was great at communicating. Thank you! Plan to stay here from now on when I head home to visit my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

Cornell Graduation Weekend

Great rental!! Owners were very responsive. Nicely furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2024
Thank you so much, Ian! We’d love to have you stay with us any time in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith S.

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

Winter review

Short weekend trip. Place very clean and cozy. We didn't have time to enjoy all the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Hi there, We’re glad you found the place clean and cozy for your short weekend trip. While it’s too bad you didn’t have time to enjoy all the amenities, there’s plenty to explore whenever you decide to visit again. Thanks for staying with us! Best, Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Solo Sojourner

I enjoyed my visit to the Finger Lakes region. The house was clean, well appointed and charming. The mattress in the master bedroom was especially comfortable. The setting is lovely with lots of outdoor green space. The roadside windows provided views of a beautiful pasture, which attracted numerous deer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Hi there, We’re glad you enjoyed the Finger Lakes and found the house clean, well-equipped, and charming. The master bedroom mattress is one of our favorites too. While the house isn’t lakeside, the roadside windows offer peaceful pasture views and plenty of wildlife, which many guests appreciate. Thanks for your thoughtful feedback. Best, Eric

About the host

Your host

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We're two childhood friends who had the crazy idea of buying a lakehouse together. I'm Eric, I am who you will primarily be communicating with. My partner Justin is also available. Together, we make up PapiBNB.

This house is years in the making. We've always dreamed about having an escape away from the East Coast pace where we could just relax and unwind, even for a long weekend. After years of planning, we were finally able to do it.

We agonized about every detail of this home to make it feel like a home away from home for us. A place we would want to personally stay. No detail too small. If you saw what this home looked like before we bought it, you wouldn't believe it. Now a days, we just hope it's a stay you will never forget.

Why they chose this property

Newly renovated home designed with you in mind. We designed every corner of this home to fit the needs of our guests. And we're constantly improving.

Open spaces and a fun communal outside area make this a great place to stay. We are close to the lake and downtown Ithaca. Unit 1 is truly a special apartment.

What makes this property unique

Sitting on nearly an acre of land, we tried to make it the most tranquil place we could imagine.


Location. Location. Location.

The accessibility to so many different aspects of the greater Ithaca area, from hikes, trails, vineyards, breweries, restaurants and that's before even mentioning downtown Ithaca.

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