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At Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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

  • 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!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Water carries sound, be respectful with noise.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Water carries sound, be respectful with noise.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca located?

This family-friendly Ithaca cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Cayuga Nature Center. Taughannock Falls State Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Review

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

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

Great Spot

Great house and great location. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nelson M.

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

Great place on the lake!

We enjoyed the lake house! Bit of a quirky layout but we are most of our meals on the deck which was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Great Cornell reunion spot

Our group of college roommates had great fun staying in Ithaca once again for reunion at this terrific lakeside spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey U.

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

Great lakefront cottage

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Perfect stay

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

mary s.

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

Graduation gathering

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Well equipped home on beautiful Lake Cayuga near Ithaca.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Lakeside retreat.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022