Lakefront Perfect For Familiy, Wineries, Colleges

Entire home in Ithaca, New York

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Carolyn
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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On the lake

This home is right on Cayuga Lake.

24-hour self check-in

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Relax in our single family home in the Town of Ithaca. We are only 1.5 miles from downtown Ithaca, but it is a world apart. Clean, stylish home with amazing lake views. Swim off our private dock and enjoy the lakeside firepit. Kayaks, canoe provided. Our heat and air conditioning work year round. We are located near Finger Lakes Wineries, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca Farmer's Market and the Commons. Launch your boat from nearby Treman Marina.

The space
Beautiful three bedroom single family home located in the Town of Ithaca with amazing lake views. We are only 1.5 miles from downtown Ithaca, but it is a world apart. Private lot with deck, dock, gas BBQ, lakeside fire pit, kayaks, canoes and life jackets.

The kitchen has sliding glass doors with easy access to our lakeside exterior dining table. Hardwood floors, granite countertops, pendant lights, gas stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal, side by side fridge, eat-in table with seating for six.

Amazing 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.

Kitchen cooking items (pots, pans, dishes), sheets and sheets included. The house is on municipal water (not lake water) so you do not need to bring drinking water.

The west shore of Cayuga lake is steep and so is our property. The driveway is steep with upper and lower parking. There are 28 stairs from upper parking and 35 steps from lower parking to the house. From the house there are stairs to the lake (35) but the view is spectacular and the local ideal.

Please look at the pictures for full understanding of the steps required to reach the house from the upper and lower parking areas and to get to the waterfront.

Our house uses eco-friendly electricity powered by Solar Farms New York.

Bedrooms: Master w/ fantastic views of Cornell and King Bed. Bay Window Room with Fantastic views of the lake and Queen Bed. Yellow room with Skylight and Twin Beds.

New for 2024: Master bedroom has attached bathroom. The second bathroom is located downstairs near the blue bedroom and the kitchen.

Winter guests: We deliver property with shoveled steps. Thereafter tenants are responsible for snow removal. Guests may not be able to access the lower parking area, so all tenants must be able bodied and able to walk stairs easily.

Wifi is upgraded to Spectrum Ultra which has 400 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speed.

We rent only Saturday-Saturday in summer.

Please note: Prior to renting, all adult guests must sign a written lease agreement.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property including the house, the dock, the deck, the grass by the water, Cayuga Lake, two kayaks, a canoe and life jackets.

Other things to note
Pet Fee is $30

You must be able-bodied. There are stairs from the driveway to the house and from the house to the lake. See pictures for details.

Please note: All adult guests in the group will be required to sign a separate written license agreement.

No additional visitors are allowed on the property without express written permission from the hosts in your agreement. No parties. Noise rules apply so our listing is not for everyone.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Private beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.87 out of 5 from 223 reviews.

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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Ithaca, New York, United States

Neighborhood highlights

You can't find a better combination of lakeside living while minutes away from the heart of Ithaca. A perfect mix of charm and modern accomodation.

Meet your host

Superhost
440 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: Cornell University
Originally from Long Island and Boston, Adam and I have been in Ithaca since 1990.

Carolyn is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection