The Driftwood Inn - Houseboat on Cayuga Lake!

Houseboat in Lansing, New York

  1. 3 guests
  2. 2 beds
  3. Half-bath
Rated 4.89 out of 5 stars.161 reviews
Hosted by Greg
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

On the lake

This home is right on Cayuga Lake.

Greg is a Superhost

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Custom designed 1 bedroom, half bath, newly renovated houseboat overlooking Lansing Harbor. Showers are a short walk away. Easy access to Ithaca, Aurora, wineries, and breweries. Be sure to also book one of our BRAND-NEW pontoon rentals during your stay to access Taughannock Falls State Park, Boatyard Grill, Ithaca Farmer’s Market, wineries & more by water!

The space
The Driftwood Inn is a custom-designed, fully renovated houseboat docked at Lansing Harbor on Cayuga Lake. This is set up like a studio apartment.

The bedroom area has a queen bed. The living area has a sofa bed for a third guest. The kitchenette has a cooktop, microwave, efficiency fridge, and Keurig.

There's a TV and WiFi throughout. The entire space is yours. The houseboat sits right in the marina with harbor views from the windows. You're steps from the water on all sides. In the morning, it's quiet; during the day, there's the gentle rhythm of a working marina around you. It's a genuinely different way to stay somewhere, and guests who try it tend to come back.

The bathroom has a marine toilet.
There are two newly renovated covered outdoor showers, along with a shower and toilet, steps away from the houseboat.

Additional showers, toilets, and laundry are in the main marina building, a short, easy walk from the dock.

Guest access
There is a grill, a fire pit, and picnic tables for all houseboat guests to enjoy.

The Marina has a long dock that extends into the lake, perfect for sunsets and swimming. PLEASE No Diving!

Other things to note
The bathroom has a marine toilet. Full showers, restrooms, and coin-operated laundry are in the main marina building — a short walk from the dock.

Two new outdoor showers, an indoor shower, and a toilet are located just steps from the dock.

Pets are welcome aboard the Driftwood Inn.

Myers Park is directly next door: swimming, paddleboarding, fishing, volleyball, and more.

Pontoon boat rentals are available through the marina. Book in advance for July and August.

The houseboat is docked at Lansing Harbor — please do not attempt to operate or move the vessel.

Available April 1 through October 31.

This is a non-smoking property indoors.

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Check-in is at 3:00 PM.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom area
1 queen bed
Living area
1 double bed

What this place offers

Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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4.89 out of 5 stars from 161 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 91% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 7% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Lansing, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We’re near Ithaca, Cornell and Wells College. Three hours from Niagara Falls. We are in the center of Lake Cayuga’s wine trail. We’re neighbors to Myers Park.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,055 reviews
4.87 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Entrepreneur
I'm Greg — Cornell alum, foodie, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Lansing Harbor. In 2021, we took over a marina that's been part of this lake since 1955 and turned it into something we're really proud of: a collection of waterfront stays where guests can actually live on the water — cabins, campers, houseboats, and The Lake House, all right at the marina. I know this region inside and out. I'll always point you toward the best spots. 7-year Superhost. Come experience Cayuga Lake the right way.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm