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La Bella Vita: Spectacular Cayuga Lake Sunsets!

Lakefront cottage with balcony and fireplace

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TV, fireplace
Dining tables
Interior
Dining tables
La Bella Vita, nestled by Cayuga Lake's water's edge, is a luxury haven for upscale travelers and family gatherings. Inside, lake views abound from every angle through windows and doors; neutral colors splash throughout the great room with a wet bar perfect for showcasing local Finger Lakes beer and wine.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

La Bella Vita: Spectacular Cayuga Lake Sunsets!

Escape to La Bella Vita, a stunning vacation home perfectly situated on the east shore of Cayuga Lake, just north of Aurora. This luxurious Finger Lakes vacation rental offers breathtaking lake views from nearly every room and provides the ideal setting for family gatherings, romantic getaways, or a peaceful retreat with friends.

Step inside to an open, airy layout filled with natural light streaming through large windows that showcase the sparkling waters of Cayuga Lake. The great room invites you to relax with plush seating and a cozy gas fireplace, perfect for unwinding after a day exploring the lake and nearby attractions.

The kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and all the modern appliances you need to prepare delicious meals. Gather in the breakfast nook or around the large wooden dining table to enjoy lakeside views with your loved ones.

La Bella Vita sleeps up to ten guests across five comfortable bedrooms. The master suite boasts a king bed and stunning lake views, while other bedrooms offer queen beds and bunk beds with twin trundles, perfect for families and groups. A second fully equipped kitchen and cozy living space on the lower level make entertaining easy and comfortable.

Outside, the spacious yard leads down to your private dock where you can swim, kayak, or simply soak up the sun. Evenings are magical around the outdoor fire pit, ideal for sharing stories and making memories under the stars.

Located minutes from the charming town of Aurora, you're close to award-winning wineries, boutique shops, and scenic natural attractions like the gorges and waterfalls of Ithaca. Whether you're visiting for a wedding at the Aurora Inn or a wine tour, La Bella Vita offers a perfect base for your Finger Lakes adventure.

Book your stay at La Bella Vita today and experience lakeside luxury in one of the region's most beautiful vacation homes.

**Your safety matters to us! La Bella Vita has exterior cameras. The cameras do not look into any interior living areas.

Note: The awning on the deck is not available for guest use.

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests.

Note:
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture/watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4,700 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Docking Capabilities are seasonal and will be available May 15 - October 15.
FLPP requires a verbal confirmation within 48 hours of booking and a representative will reach out to you within 48 hours to review the reservation.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

La Bella Vita: "Spectacular Cayuga Lake Sunsets!" Cayuga
466639

About the neighborhood

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Cayuga, NY

What's nearby

  • Heart & Hands Wine Company - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Montezuma Winery - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Izzo's White Barn Winery - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Fingerlakes Mall - 13 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪XIX Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wheelhouse Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fall Street Brewing - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Red's Brick Pub - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Bella Vita: Spectacular Cayuga Lake Sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at La Bella Vita: Spectacular Cayuga Lake Sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Bella Vita: Spectacular Cayuga Lake Sunsets!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Bella Vita: Spectacular Cayuga Lake Sunsets! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Cayuga Lake and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Heart & Hands Wine Company. Izzo's White Barn Winery and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

La Bella Vita: Spectacular Cayuga Lake Sunsets! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Amazing getaway for old friends

We had an amazing trip to the Spa at Inns of Aurora! The house was perfect for relaxing nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Finger Lakes getaway

This property was one of my favorites. Clean, spacious, amenities and location all add to a relaxing time for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie S.

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

Perfect Location

This was the perfect location for our group of friends to stay while attending our college reunion. So much space and the house was incredibly clean. We will definitely be back to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Girls weekend

Beautiful spacious home, location is great for large groups and sunset views are . Our group enjoyed wine tasting at a number of wineries close to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Such a Great Stay!

We had a great time! Right on the water! It was a huge house. Plenty of room for 8 adults. Loved the firepit and couch big enough for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

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

Best Lake House EVER

Absolutely stunning, well appointed, and extremely spacious. This is the only lake house worth renting in the Finger Lakes as far as I'm concerned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Beautiful home

Later check out would have been nice . Property was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio J.

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

Cayuga Lake Gem

The house is spacious, cozy, and well equipped for gatherings with family and friends. The living area is perfect for lounging and watching a movie. The deck and outdoor space is perfect to spend relaxing evenings near the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Amazing location!

My friends and I had a fabulous time at this house. It’s gigantic, comfortable bed, lots of common areas, great water, pressure more than one refrigerator, more than one stove. We had a few tiny issues that the property managers address right away. We would definitely go back and recommend it to our other friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marisa N.

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

AMAZING!

Amazing view, lovely home. We had an amazing time!! The only star I would dock was for cleanliness. There was a lot of leftover trash from the previous renter and the plates and dishes provided were a bit soiled. However, communication was excellent and issues were resolved promptly. Thank you so much!! We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sean L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bachelor party

The house at first sight was nice. The front entrance was covered in dead bugs and spiderwebs. The AC vents were very dirty and parts by the couch looked like they have never been touched. Also your flag out front is all ripped up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

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

Fantastic Property!

My friends and I spent the weekend at this beautiful property to celebrate my 50th birthday. Words cannot describe how gorgeous the house is! The deck is enormous and we watched the sunset each night as it set on the lake, it was breathtaking! The hot tub and sauna room was also amazing and we had so much fun enjoying it after the sun set! The kitchen was gorgeous, all of the rooms were cozy and the blankets were extremely comfortable! It was a short ride to all of the wineries, very convenient! Absolutely no complaints at all. You should stay here!!! :):):)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

House was gorgeous neighbors are terrible

Not happy that we had spoken to property management ahead of time before booking this house about having a few extra guests on Saturday and it was approved (or we wouldn’t have booked this place). Saturday nosey neighbors turned us in to property management and were disturbed during our stay by phone calls and security showing up. Otherwise the house was perfect and the view was even better!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Views Views Views

Overall stay at the property was amazing. Hands down the best part about this property is the view that it offers of the lake, definitely worth the stay. The house itself is huge with enough space to accommodate my group of 12. They even had an extra pull out bed that were not accounted for in the listing. It also has a fully stocked kitchen with most of the kitchen supplies you'll need. The only negative comment regarding the property is that you have to be very mindful of the neighbors. We received a visit from the Sheriff's office our first night in regarding a noise complaint. The Deputy's stated that they could not hear any noise when pulling up to the house, however it was past 10pm which is the noise curfew and the walls are paper thin so our voices probably carried. We just had to be a bit more courteous throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

The place was great

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jorge c.

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

Great Stay!

Very nice and clean property, everything was fairly new and as advertised. Great Deck and Backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Haley K.

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

Spacious home on the water

Overall we enjoyed our stay. The house had plenty of space for our group of 8. The kitchen was fully equipped and they provided most items like soap, towels, sheets, toilet paper. The bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and spacious. The only issue was that there were multiple bugs in the basement and some throughout other rooms in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jill L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024