Beautifully remodeled lake house, 5 minutes from downtown

Ithaca, New York
$1288 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Walking into the dining room you immediately see the amazing view out over Cayuga Lake. Sit on the large porch with your morning coffee or up in the sunroom to enjoy watching an eagle soar by. Watch the boats on the lake from the porch as you grill your dinner and enjoy the view.

The house has been lovingly restored with new kitchen and bathrooms and comfortable furnishings for your perfect lake vacation. Hang out on the beach and enjoy a fire by the water in the fire pit. Paddle outin the early morning in a kayak to watch the mist rise off the lake. All this, and only minutes from downtown Ithaca, Taughannock State Park, hiking trails, Cornell University and Ithaca College.

Our favorite spot is the second floor sunroom, where surrounded by windows you look east toward the sunrise. The living room, dining room and TV area flow together to provide space for indoor gatherings. But, you will want to spend your time outdoors on the large porch along the entire front of the house or down at the beach. A flat area part way down provides a great spot for croquet or badminton.

The five bedrooms easily accommodate up to 10 guests and have all linens provided. The beach is accessed by graceful stone stairs where a picnic table, fire pit and chairs await your beach time. A newly renovated dock and two kayaks and beach toys provide hours of lakeside fun.

You can drive right up to the front door and walk right into the kitchen, a rare amenity on the west side of the lake. The primary bedroom and bathroom are also on the first floor.

The Black Diamond rail-trail is just up the hill from the house where you can walk or bike for miles crossing beautiful small gorges with waterfalls. Ithaca is only 1.5 miles away with it’s famous Farmer’s Market and Hanger Theatre with summer plays. We are conveniently located for Cornell and Ithaca College graduations, alumni events and parent visits.

The house is located on a hillside with a steep driveway to the house, and 106 steps from the house to the lake shore.

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Kayak On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Marla S.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Great house, great location, great view of the lake! Very clean!

  • Reanna L.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    The home was clean and spacious. We enjoyed grilling and a campfire down on the lake. The neighborhood was quiet and pleasant. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!

  • Jacqueline D.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Beautiful home in the perfect setting!!

  • Joseph J.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    We loved this happy home on the lake! Cooked on the grill each night and sat out on the porch enjoying the lake. Well stocked kitchen and linens. Host Marjory was so easy to communicate with and really looked out for us. Thoroughly enjoyed

  • Grace N.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Stunning lakefront property that’s just a quick drive to Ithaca! The house was exactly as pictured and had everything we needed. Super clean upon arrival too. Marjory was friendly and easy to communicate with when I had a question. Definitely would stay here again next time I find myself in the area.

  • Carol G.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Visited for a family wedding and thought we would hike and enjoy downtown Ithica, but the house, dock and lake were so fun and easy we spent most of our leisure time there. The host was very accessible and helpful and the accommodations were perfect for our family

  • William H.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Enjoyed the

  • Carrie B.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Great house in an amazing location (lake access and close to downtown too!)

  • Rebecca P.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Beautiful property on the hill over looking the lake. Great for a family weekend.

  • Cassondra G.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    It was a great few days! The house is lovely, well maintained, well stocked, clean and in a great location. We particularly enjoyed the deck, yard and dock. There was something for everyone. The cherry on top was the host, Marjory’s, communication and insight. She was lovely and very helpful. We were sorry to leave so soon. This was truly one of the better vrbo properties we have stayed in. Thank you!

  • Nicholas D.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Overall has a great time in this beautifully located house, quick access to a lakefront area with dock and fire pit was amazing. The house was very nice, maybe a bit cramped with 10 of us. But close to so many of the wonderful Finger Lakes attractions, as well as all that Ithaca has to offer.

  • Michele K.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Clean, bright, well stocked kitchen. Plenty of sheets and towels. Great parking options. Enjoyed our stay.

  • Mackenzie J.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    We had the most wonderful time staying here! The house was immaculate, organized, spacious and had every amenity we could have wanted. Beds were extremely comfortable. The view from the deck is stunning. The dock and beach area were spacious and perfect for enjoying the water. We spent most of our weekend at the house but it is only a 10 minute drive downtown to enjoy some of Ithaca. Marjory was great to work with, so kind, and communicated quickly. Look no further, I highly recommend staying here!

  • Kathy Z.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    This beautiful property on Cayuga Lake is a perfect place for a family vacation.

  • William H.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Our entire family very much enjoyed the home and lake shore. While there are many stairs to the lake, the stairs are impeccable. The kitchen and dining area accommodated our group of 8. The property is close enough to downtown Ithaca that we could make late decisions to eat out or visit the grocery store to pick up any needed items for cooking. And the owners were very quick to respond to any inquiry. We plan to visit it again.

  • Dennis D.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    Great location and access to water, we loved the fire pit and views from the deck. Would recommend for a nice place to stay!

  • claudia h.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    Beautiful view of Lake Cayuga and perfect place to hang out with family. House was nice, well equipped and well stocked. Owner responded quickly to questions and was very helpful. House really made for a nice weekend!

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$1,288+
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