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Rustic, Cozy Cottage with Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views!

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An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a small waterfall.
A cozy living room with a wooden bench, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and a sink.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted mirror, and a window with blinds.
A wooden-paneled room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Place, Museum of the Earth
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Puddledockers
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ithaca

Located in West Hill, a neighbourhood in Ithaca, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Taughannock Falls State Park. Consider Schoellkopf Field for a night out or Museum of the Earth if you're travelling with kids. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Museum of the Earth - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Puddledockers - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cornell University - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ithaca College - 15 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boatyard Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gimme! Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eta Pie - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic, Cozy Cottage with Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views! 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 at Rustic, Cozy Cottage with Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic, Cozy Cottage with Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic, Cozy Cottage with Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic, Cozy Cottage with Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views! located?

This family-friendly Ithaca cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Museum of the Earth, Puddledockers and Cayuga Medical Center. Cornell University is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you need a quiet place to stay then you found it at Tia's. We enjoyed the thoughtful amenities and the easy communication with the owner. Thank you for the cozy home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful waterfall in the backyard. Perfect location for hiking and getting to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was cozy and peaceful. Just what we needed after long days of hiking the gorges and seeing the beautiful waterfalls.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was well kept for being an older rustic style rental. Comfortable enough for my father and myself to do some wine tasting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location close to town while remaining slightly private. Bed was super comfortable. Internet was a little slow at times for watching television. Realize that the space is dated and connected to a dilapidated home but perfectly functional. Hosts were very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just an amazing base of operations for a weekend getaway in the finger lakes. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great waterfall view and easy access to town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the serenity, scenery and especially the waterfall in the backyard. A very private, peaceful setting. The location was perfect. It’s only a few miles from beautiful state parks, grocery, and restaurants. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful fall colors. Tia was very helpful and communicative. The cottage was fairly clean, but we think it could use some rejuvenation. The electric fireplace was calming and helpful in the cooler temps. We had enough paper goods and the kitchen was stocked with necessary tableware. The bathroom was stocked with plenty of towels. The futons were not comfortable for sleeping, but adequate for sitting.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic, yes, but 21st century!! Every convenience included, wifi, TV, AC, kitchen well stocked. THEN the waterfall and close to Ithaca. It was a great long weekend!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is nice, a unit attached to the main house and consists of two main rooms: a bedroom with a large double bed for 2 adults, and a living room with two pull-out sofas for 2 kids, though it felt a bit crowded for us. The kitchenette is equipped ok and includes a kettle, toaster, microwave, oven and coffee machine. The bathroom was on the smaller side, but there were plenty of towels and extra sheets provided.The apartment is located at the end of the street, which offers great privacy, and sits right next to a small waterfall with a constant relaxing sound of water.Overall, it is suitable for a short stay of 2–3 days max.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful place to stay. We loved the quiet outdoor space and the waterfall. The house was clean and the kitchen was nicely stocked. The house is near to things to do but also in a quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an excellent location. We were able to walk to many of the things we love to do in Ithaca. The backyard waterfall was AMAZING! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful and communicative. Property lovely and safe. Was cozy and perfect for me and my large dog. LOVE this place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay ! Loved the waterfall in backyard . Would be a great place for a couple to stay . Very close to many attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy setting with fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing trip we had in Ithaca thanks to this wonderful cottage! Perfect location (most of our drives were at most 20 minutes), clean inside and out, little waterfall outside the property was AWESOME, just perfect all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Although nothing fancy, and at the time we went the waterfall was barely a dribble (as were a lot of falls in the area), this was the perfect home base for exploring other falls that were in the area (including many right in Ithaca!), the Cayuga Wine Trail, Watkins Glen and the beautiful finger lakes. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location!

This cute little place was close to everything we wanted. We had a great time exploring the local area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing and super great at communication! Loved how cozy it was and in a great location. The waterfall rocks and really enjoyed seeing it while it was snowing. Also really appreciate the soft lighting from the lamps. I am not a big light fan so it was so nice with the electric fireplace going.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, spotless and quit, in a very convenient location!Maureen, Jean-Pierre. And Maizie!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is older and the interior was extremely clean and well cared for. It is located minutes from downtown Ithaca which is very convenient. The check in and checkout process was extremely simple The host was very quick to respond to all text/email.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway place!

Loved our stay. sleeping with the window open and listening to the waterfall was so wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location

We had a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the view of countryside and backyard waterfall. Also, the yard was big enough to play with our dogs. Charming place and great communication from the hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were met by the owner as we entered the area. The house was charming, exceptionally clean, and provided everything we would need for a comfortable visit. Very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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