Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca

Ithaca, New York
$1112 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Beloved cabin-coverted-to-cottage perfectly set up for large groups with incomparable access to the lake.

The upstairs of the cottage has two bedrooms (double and single over double bunk bed), a full bathroom, a couch (the best nap spot ever) and futon, and wonderful lake views from its airy and bright open space. The downstairs has a more cabin feel with four bedrooms (queen, double, twin, and single over double bunk bed), kitchen, dining, sitting and living area with stone fireplace, along with a powder room, separate shower, and laundry room.

There is a porch perfect for buffet and drinks setup, a large deck for outdoor eating and enjoying the lake views, and a fire pit on the beach.

The cottage has excellent access to nearby amenities, including the Black Diamond Trail (1 mile), Taughannock State Park (2.5 miles), Cass Park (6 miles), the Boatyard Grille and downtown Ithaca (7 miles), Cornell University (9 miles) and Ithaca College (9 miles).

We have been on VRBO for a couple of seasons now for May-June rentals. We don’t have rental availability during the summer. Come enjoy our favorite spot and reach out with any questions!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • mary s.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    This is a perfect place for a reunion! We realized the house was a “party house” when we saw the 2 fridges in the boathouse room and the sound/surround with speakers everywhere. But the best thing about this house was the feeling of family. The family left nice old family things which added to the feeling of the place.All ages from a 2 year old to a 75 year old enjoyed the home. we could park 5 cars for the graduation party. Very nice. We had evening campfires. Thank you for the nice wood. Also all the great water equipment which we enjoyed every day. It is a wonderful lake bunk house.

  • Geoffrey U.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    We rented the place for a mini reunion for 12 Cornell grads from the 90’sThe place is well equipped with plenty of bedrooms, a large deck and living space to accommodate everyone in the group. We enjoyed using the provided kayaks and the fire pit at night. The outdoor flat top grill was great for cooking meals for the group. Location 15 min away from Ithaca Commons and Cornell was ideal. I wouldn’t hesitate to rent the place again and is ideal for both adults and families.

  • Anthony F.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    Great house and great location. We had a wonderful time.

  • John B.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    The location was beautiful right on the water. Plenty of rooms for people to sleep. The firewood was great to have there ready to go as we did a bonfire every night. Would highly recommend!

  • Brandon B.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Our group of college roommates had great fun staying in Ithaca once again for reunion at this terrific lakeside spot.

  • Nelson M.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2023

    Stayed Jun 17, 2023

    We enjoyed the lake house! Bit of a quirky layout but we are most of our meals on the deck which was wonderful.

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2023

    Stayed May 26, 2023

    Everything was perfect from checking in, communication with Hannah, ample amount of space to hang out and sleep, along with the amazing backyard on Lake Cayuga. I came here for my graduation from Cornell and wanted a lakehouse big enough for my family (~10), and Hannah's house afforded us the perfect weekend. We grilled, had smores from the fire pit, kayaked, and even docked our pontoon rental on the dock. Looking forward to returning here on my next visit to Ithaca!

  • Ann D.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2022

    Stayed May 27, 2022

    We enjoyed the kayaks, the paddleboat, the fire pit, the grill, and the beautiful reflections of both dawn and sunset on the peaceful lake. The house accommodated our six adults and three children. Very homey and well equipped with supplies for needs and fun. Limited bathrooms, but they worked out.

  • Scott R.

    Submitted May 26, 2022

    Stayed May 20, 2022

    Had a perfect weekend. Great house great views. The hosts were great, met us on time and went through everything. The house was equipped with all the items you needed. Close to hiking trails, wineries and falls. Would recommend staying here.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$1,112+
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