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Wonderful Rustic Lake House On Cayuga Lake only 2.5 Miles From Downtown Ithaca!

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From the Lake! 330 feet of frontage!
Terrace/patio
Great porches!
Huge deck with lots of seating
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Place, Shops at Ithaca Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Triphammer Marketplace
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ithaca Falls Natural Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wonderful Rustic Lake House On Cayuga Lake only 2.5 Miles From Downtown Ithaca!

Fabulous rustic lake property on Cayuga Lake (circa 1890) only 2.5 miles from downtown Ithaca. 330 feet of frontage with full sun all day and awesome sunsets. Huge dock! Hot tub! Deep water! Incredible lawns and surprisingly private. Age requirement for guests (excluding kids) is 30+.

In case it is not clear in the booking process, our nightly rate is for 2 people and it is an additional $75 per night per person over 2 people, up to our maximum of 6 people.

Our lake house has 5 bedrooms:
Queen Master bedroom downstairs.
King Master bedroom upstairs.
2 Queen bedrooms upstairs.
1 Full size bedroom upstairs.

And we have 2.5 baths (one downstairs, one upstairs and 1/2 bath in third floor attic).

Our hot tub sits on the water's edge and our dock is HUGE, with a covered seating portion and water slide.

Ithaca is a wonderful small town in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Home to Cornell University, Ithaca College, many wineries and a rich culture, Ithaca is a great town to visit!

We have plenty of room for parking (another bonus)! Can fit 5 cars pretty easily. Public transportation does not make its way up the lake. But you an always walk down the railroad tracks 2 miles right into town. Or, you can paddle your way to the Ithaca Farmer's Market, to Stewart Park, Cass Park or Allan Treman State Park.

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About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this holiday home is on a lake. The History Center and Danby Town Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary. Sciencenter and Cornell Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Shops at Ithaca Mall - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Triphammer Marketplace - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sciencenter - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Longshots Sports Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at Zach’s lake house and we love it so much! The house is beautiful and comfortable and Zach is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great! I would rotate the hot tub 180 so you could see the lake when in it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in Ithaca for a family memorial and needed a nice big place for us to be together. This was absolutely perfect! A little too chilly for lake activity, but the accommodations are wonderful with plenty of room for everyone. We felt very comfortable there and Zach is an amazing host! Hopefully we can go back at a warmer time and get out on Lake Cayuga. So beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect - close to town AND with large lake frontage. The views from the living space and primary bedroom were amazing. It had all the amenities we needed. Would definitely stay again during any season.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Whit K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zach was very friendly, showed us around his beautiful place and we had a great stay. The house and property are well maintained, and spacious. We were there in the middle of winter and even then it was a great place to stay - I can only imagine how awesome it'd be in the summer! Great stay all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old comfy lakeside home with lots of character and charm
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Private luxury cabin on Cayuga

The stay was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

lovely home for a lovely stay

warm comfortable house, great dock, perfect lake....all set for water activities/glamping. easy to get to, right near Cornell campus..just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avery M.

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

Great house and property!

Great stay very cool place with plenty of space. Great deck to just relax by the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Beautiful Lake House

Great lake property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

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

Spring Cornell visit

The place was awesome!!! Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as described! Plenty of space and bedrooms for everyone. Only slight things not talked about are the stairs going from 1st to 2nd floor, they are tight and very low ceiling at one spot (I'm on the taller side at 5'8" and grazed my head a few times) and the clawfoot tub upstairs is awkward to get in and out of, just being so high. So we mostly showered downstairs which was fine! But overall we loved sitting on the dock with a drink and enjoying the views. Driveway is very short and steep coming in, but can be done going in slow with caution. Zach was easy to communicate with!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Amazing

Great location and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaunna D.

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

Lovely setting

Great cabin with lovely views of the lake and fabulous dock for fishing and relaxing. Lots of outdoor space to dine…great stay for our graduation weekend with close proximity to Ithaca town and campus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Very nice

I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

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

Lakehouse retreat

We had an unexpected event and Zach was amazing accommodating us for our return visit. The property is fantastic and so comfortable. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

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

Great short stay

I needed a place to stay with my pups, as my little dogs had appts/surgery at Cornell. Zach was great and made the process very easy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Lake House

The house was as described and pictured, a mix of old school charm with modern upgrades. The dock is amazing and great for hanging out inside or outside. Close to food and hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA B.

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

Amazing time

The property was perfect for us! Zach was a great host and very attentive! Super relaxing evenings watching the sunset over the water and close to everything! Thanks Zach! Enjoy your summer!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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

Perfect Lake Home

What a magical property with the best host you could ask for! The house is gorgeous and comfortable and homey. Rustic yet modern. Our son was in heaven fishing off the expansive dock while we soaked in the hot tub and searched the shoreline for lake glass. Zach went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, and gave our son some great fishing tips. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin E.

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

College Graduation Retreat

Our daughter graduated from Ithaca and we booked this home for our family to all be together. Lovely lake location and convenient to campus and town. Cooked at home to stay out of the graduation crowds and the kitchen was very nice set up with all that we would need. Stay here . . . You will LOVE it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and amazing outdoor space, loved the huge dock with seating, swings & hammocks; the porches, hot tub, availability of kayaks & fishing equipment. Sunset was indeed beautiful! Just wished there wasn’t traffic noise. Kitchen has everything we needed for cooking all of our meals which we like to do. Zach is a great communicator & glad he messaged before our stay to make sure we all understood how to enter the drive way; guests should heed his advice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patty a.

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

College Tour Weekend

Awesome spot to decompress after stressful college daily tours during a snow filled winter weekend. Amazing home that has a lot of stories to tell. The huge ceilings, beautiful refinished floors, outdoor porches at every level, comfy beds, and plenty of space for our mature dogs to explore off lead. The owner is great! We cannot wait to revisit in warm weather. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Cozy and Charming!

We had a wonderful time at this house. It is rustic, so be prepared for creeky floors and bugs indoors. However, the lake was beautiful, and the house was extremely cozy. The driveway is definitely not for the faint of heart, and we were glad that the car rental company gave us a pick up truck. Can not comment on the kayaks, hot tub, or fishing rods, as the weather was not suitable for using them, but this is a property that we'd love to come back to if given the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen M.

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

Excellent

We were up for a week hoping for snow for our dogs, no snow but a great house. Zach couldn't have been nicer or more helpful! The beds were comfortable. The house was in a good location and the dock is amazing. The driveway is steep so please follow the drive in instructions. Thanks again Zach for your quick responses and the great home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
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