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Sun filled and cozy family-friendly home!
Find relaxed clean (and sanitized!) comfort & family fun in our quaint 3-brdm home. Take a short walk to Ithaca Farmer's Market (.4 mi) the Commons (.8 mi) & Cornell University (1.4 mi) or stay in and enjoy a glass of wine while cooking in the kitchen & dining area. Two porches are set for some outdoor time, and the garden has seasonal vegetables for you. You could also cozy up next to our wood stove on chilly nights. We love opening the home to our AirBnB guests and look forward to hosting you.

Secluded Free-Standing Cabin in Bucolic Setting
Cozy, comfortable, brick bungalow nestled in a stand of trees offers convenience & seclusion just off the beaten-path. Knotty pine, radiant heating, cathedral ceiling & loft are warm & inviting. Minutes away from 3 state parks, Cayuga & Seneca lakes, wine trails, Cornell, Ithaca College & the renowned Ithaca Commons. **Sorry, Airbnb prohibits booking for another person including "gift bookings." Booking that are gifts must be done so in the name of the guest who will be staying at the property.

2 BR/2B Lake house Minutes from Town and Campus!
-Beautiful lake views -Amazing location -Cozy -Modern -Comfortable -Peaceful & Private These are the most common remarks from our guests. The perfect lake living on the water while still minutes from town! Treat yourself to coffee/tea every day while watching the sunrise over the lake from dual balconies/the dock. This is a two-story home w/ 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Accessible to Ithaca's finest restaurants, Cornell University & Ithaca College, wineries & all the Finger Lakes have to offer.

Walkable, Downtown, Private Suite
Located in downtown Ithaca. This bedroom suite has a queen bed, brand new bathroom and sitting room. Comes with a microwave, mini fridge, coffee press, tea pot and fixings for tea and coffee. There is a private front porch entrance.The bedroom suite is completely private from the rest of the home.Parking in the driveway. Owner lives in the back of the house with a separate backyard entrance. It is very walkable to local shops, restaurants and grocery stores. Contactless check-in and check-out.

Vintage Designer Flat with Modern Touches
This cozy, updated two bedroom apartment mixes midcentury modern and vintage furniture with an organic, upstate NY vibe. The stylish first floor apartment of a classic Ithaca home, nestled into the highly walkable Fall Creek neighborhood. Just a few short blocks from Ithaca Falls, with easy access to Cornell, Ithaca College, and downtown. We took inspiration from boutique hotels when designing this space, with recently renovated bathroom and kitchen, new appliances, smart TV and luxury linens.

Bespoke Casita Downtown filled with Natural Light
A true oasis downtown, nestled conveniently in the heart of Ithaca's fall creek. This charming space was designed with meticulous attention to detail to make for an unforgettable stay. If you are looking for that “in the neighborhood” feel, this is the place for you! Located on a quaint tree-lined street, surrounded by the best parks, dining, entertainment, and Ithaca's famous Farmers Market on Cayuga Lake. You'll enjoy the vibrancy of downtown living while coming home to a charming abode.

Ithaca Bungalow/Tiny Home, Quiet Escape in City
Unique, cute, bungalow in quiet spot. Walk to Commons, restaurants, shops, entertainment. Near Ithaca College (.8 miles) and Cornell (1.1). Includes livingroom, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen (full stove, refrigerator, microwave), sunroom, clothes washer/dryer. Queen bed, dresser, closet. Deck and patio in the back. Recreation trail (20 miles of paths, creek and falls), entrance from our street. Bus stop on corner. Driveway in front of bungalow is yours! No through traffic, peaceful.

NY Suite | Downtown walk to Commons | Free Parking
Welcome to our newly renovated and stylish apartment located in the heart of downtown Ithaca! The apartment is just steps away from the best restaurants, cafes, and shops in downtown Ithaca. This modern and chic space features an open-concept living area with plenty of natural light, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the city. Everything is new and high-end. - Onsite free parking (hard to find near downtown) - Steps to Commons, coffee shops & great restaurants! - Central

Ithaca Falls View Apartment
Beautiful, private location at the top of Ithaca Falls. A bedroom with a queen bed for 2, a sofa that can sleep 1, a private bathroom, and living room. There is no kitchen or dining room, but there is a a small dining table, two chairs, a microwave, a coffeemaker with coffee, filters, disposable tableware, a toaster, and a mini-fridge (in the closet). It is a 5-minute drive to downtown Ithaca and Cornell University. Ithaca can easily be reached by car, bike, bus, or foot.

Charming, Downtown and Conveniently Located
The Best of Both Worlds- Our charming, Fall Creek apartment is conveniently located just blocks from the Commons/Restaurant Row & around the corner from Cascadilla Gorge, a beautiful trail leading up to Cornell. Perfect for couples, families, solo adventurers & LGBTQ friendly. Convenient, off street parking, separate entrance with outdoor patio area- perfect for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Full eat-in kitchen and side porch with cafe table seating.

1890s Italianate: Upstairs
If you're looking for a prime location, you've found it. This modernly designed home is situated right across from the picturesque Cascadilla Gorge Trail and only 0.4 miles away from restaurants and shops on The Commons. Also, just down the hill from Cornell. As soon as you step inside, you'll notice the clean and modernly furnishings that make up the upstairs unit of our historic 1890s Italianate duplex. City of Ithaca Permit # 25-26

Private apartment with full kitchen (dog friendly)
This apartment is located in the basement of a family home. It is a self-contained private unit with a separate entrance, full kitchen, bathroom with shower and washer/dryer and a living space. The property is fenced and has a pool for use in the summer and a pond with fish to feed. Friendly dogs are welcome (the owners have a friendly beagle-basset who loves to meet other dogs). Please note that we have ducks who free range in the yard.
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Destinations to explore
- Cornell University
- Green Lakes State Park
- Watkins Glen State Park
- Greek Peak Mountain Resort
- Taughannock Falls State Park
- Cayuga Lake State Park
- Chittenango Falls State Park
- Song Mountain Resort
- Watkins Glen International
- Keuka Lake State Park
- Chenango Valley State Park
- Cascadilla Gorge Trail
- Clark Reservation State Park
- Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
- Keuka Spring Vineyards
- Standing Stone Vineyards
- Bet the Farm Winery
- Fox Run Vineyards
- Six Mile Creek Vineyard
- Hunt Country Vineyards
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