Clean Well Maintained Cayuga Lake Perfect For Families, Wineries, College Visits

Ithaca, New York
$610 avg/night
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Bath 2

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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Beautiful three-bedroom single-family home located in the Town of Ithaca. We are only 1.5 miles from downtown Ithaca, but it is a world apart. Private lot with private dock and private swimming and grass area down by the lake. We have two kayaks, a canoe and a fire pit on the property. We keep the house clean and update and renovate the house regularly. Our house electricity is solar, powered by Solar Farms, New York.

We now have a master bathroom and two full bathrooms!!

Agreat location to visit Cornell University, Ithaca College, The Ithaca Farmer's Market, The Ithaca Commons and the Finger Lakes Wineries. Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Treman State Park are all nearby. Easy boat entry at Treman Marina, one mile down the road.

This is fun kitchen to cook in since you are lakeside. Kitchen has sliding glass doors to large lakeside deck. Cherry floors, granite countertops, pendant lights, dishwasher, garbage disposal, oversized fridge, eat-in table with seating for seven. Gorgeous views from almost every room, including 8 windows in the living room, 3 in the master bedroom, 3 windows and a three paneled sliding glass door in the kitchen and a 6 bay window and large picture windows in the downstairs bedroom. The house is renovated and modern. Hardwood floors and beautiful finishing touches everywhere. All kitchen items (pots, pans, plates), sheets, blankets and towels are provided.

Bedrooms: Master w/ fantastic views of Cornell and King Bed. This room has an attached master bathroom with a shower. The downstairs bedroom is the Bay Window Room. This room has fantastic views of the lake, a queen bed, and is near the downstairs bathroom. The second upstairs bedroom has a skylight and two twin beds.

Pet Policy: We allow pets because we love our dogs and they love to travel with us. This is a great place for dogs, not only because they can go swimming, but because the deck and grass are all fenced in. You can let the dog out from the kitchen without even leaving the house. You must clean up after your pet, of course. We charge only a $40 fee for dogs that we spend on end of the year professional carpet cleaners. Note: If your dog is elderly then this might not be a great house with all the steps.

Cleaning:
House is professionally cleaned between tenants. Cleaners provide the beds made with clean sheets.

Who Can Rent:
It is a quiet area and is not appropriate for loud/late-night parties. We do not allow additional guests.

Our property is steep. There is a long stair case to the house from the driveway. All tenants and guests must be able to navigate stair with ease. Unfortunately it is not handicapped accessible.

Winter: Our house is a real year-round house and you can set the thermostat to whatever is comfortable. We usually do not plow or shovel the lower driver in winter since it is pretty steep. Winter tenants will have to walk from the upper parking (or even from the road in serious snow) to the house.

Keywords: Fingerlakes, Lakefront, Beach, Dock, Deck, Ithaca, Cayuga Lake, Waterfront, Private, House, Pet Friendly, Kayak, Firepit, Canoe, Cornell, Ithaca, Wineries

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • 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 Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Unit Size: 1750 Sq Ft (163 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Waste Recycling Policy
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    30 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Karen

    Submitted Jun 10, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    Great location right on Cayuga Lake and close to town. Incredible views of the lake from the elevated house and deck.

  • Brian M.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 4, 2026

    House was very nice and very clean!! Can’t beat the views and the host went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay!!

  • Zach K.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 6, 2025

    Great house, beautiful views, close to Ithaca.

  • Madonna d.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    Clean and well equipped. Gorgeous view. Comfortable beds and living spaces. Too cold to enjoy the kayaks but hope to return when the weather is warmer. Highly recommend this lovely house!

  • Shannon T.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful and so nice being right on the water. Close to the downtown and local wineries. Would love to return!

  • Liz W.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    Absolutely beautiful views, house was absolutely incredible. Kids loved fishing off the dock

  • Linda Z.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    For our group of 5, the house was perfect. Beautiful views. The town of Ithaca is very close. Many wineries and waterfalls to explore nearby. Kitchen basics such as coffee and tea were available. Wegmans was nearby for grocery shopping. The owner does provide excellent information before checking in, including parking photos. These were very handing. It was a little tricking with our very large vehicle.

  • Ben W.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Our stay at this lake house was great. The house is beautiful and the views from all rooms in the house are amazing. It's close to restaurants in Ithaca and also to several different state parks. And it's obviously right on the lake, which was great. The yard was perfect for hanging out on and relaxing. It was nice that they had a couple of canoes and kayaks on the property as we used them several times. I would definitely recommend this house.

  • Kelly K.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    The hosts of this property have poured a lot of love into their beautiful home. It was exactly as described and an absolutely amazing location. You're right on the water, minutes from downtown with lots of options, and of course you're in wine country with no shortage nearby. You can also hear a waterfall right nearby and see it at the top of the driveway. It is steep, but well worth the steps! Some of our favs were a newer restaurant Food Lab, Here. on Seneca and The Tavern for a fun drink with locals. We also enjoyed Treman trails and can't miss the beautiful Seneca Falls in downtown. We hope to be back for a future visit.We stayed with our two pups who also loved watching the water as well as splashing around. The property is well fenced - as long as your dogs are trained they should be fine to run about the deck or the lower level by the water. The lower level grass area is ideal for bathroom breaks, they also have plenty of seating down there to hang out as well as fire pit and canoes/kayaks to use. We prefer our beds more firm, but we were still very comfortable on the bed. There are also no ceiling fans so if that's something important to sleep comfortably it might be worth bringing a fan. The towels were so soft and the kitchen was well stocked, they also provided soap, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We really enjoyed our stay!

  • Kun-Lin T.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    We had the most amazing stay at Carolyn's place. She left us a place so clean that we all felt comfortable walking around the house without shoes. I have stayed at numerous rentals and this was the cleanest i have ever experienced. The views were gorgeous, with the bonus being that you can see the Cornell campus from here. Easy access to all things Ithaca, wifi was fast, and kitchen was well appointed. We did not go in the lake but we did enjoy some r and r on the dock. Would stay again.

  • John G.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    Unbelievable position on lake. Beautiful property with everything you might want or need.

  • Nicole S.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    Our stay was wonderful! NY in the fall is some serious competition…. Views of the lake were perfect, ample space for 6 adults, super close to town and scenic areas. Would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting some great views and a peaceful vacation experience. Host was very communicative and gave great direction.

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    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    We had a great week and loved all of the beautiful lake views from the house. It was great to have a dock to keep our rental pontoon boat at. Our family of six all had plenty of room to relax, as well as our dogs. The location was great! Close to town, Watkins Glen, and plenty of wineries.

  • David B.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    Carolyn and Adam's lakefront house was a pleasure to stay at. The house was clean, airy and comfortable. The view from the living room and deck was stunning. The property at lake level offered more seating, a dock and the use of the canoe and kayak. The kitchen was well stocked with a view of the lake from there also. The downstairs spa tub was very relaxing and the new upstairs bathroom was a nice addition. Overall our stay was very enjoyable and we would recommend the house to anyone to have a relaxing stay with a great view.

  • Anne F.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Super clean and comfortable. There were 6 adults and we were very comfortable and felt very at home. Spent time on the deck playing games in the evening. Enjoyed watching sunsets and sunrises over the lake. Would definitely recommend.

  • Dave H.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    A comfortably renovated property with an amazing view of the lake. Access to canoes and kayaks was an added benefit.

  • Patrick S.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    Our Family ( 2 Adults, 2 kids and 3 Corgis) enjoyed the stay at this lakeside home. The house and property are well maintained, we would recommend this house and plan to stay again in the near future. Great fishing for the kids off the dock!

  • David G.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Our family had a wonderful stay at this property. Thank you for sharing your home and especially for allowing our dog to vacation with her family. Place is clean and well stocked. Loved the dock and the grassy yard. We hope to return!

  • Karleigh B.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    We had a fantastic time in Ithaca and we're so lucky to stay in this house. It was perfect for our family.

  • Shane G.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2024

    Stayed May 26, 2024

    This was a perfect place for our family to stay! The house is beautifully located and designed, offering stunning views from every room. The backyard was absolutely amazing! We were able to BBQ and dine on the deck while soaking in the breathtaking lake view. The provided kayaks and canoes allowed us to enjoy the lake to the fullest. The fire pit is a delightful addition, where we enjoyed hot dogs and s'mores. My son had a blast fishing off the deck, catching numerous fish. Our dogs loved playing in the yard and lake. We can't wait to return. We had the most incredible time!

  • James G.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    We had a great time. The home was great, and waking up to the sun on the lake each morning was perfect.

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