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Modern Rustic Retreat- King bed, hot tub, wineries, waterfalls, hiking, Cornell

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A living room with a brick fireplace, a blue armchair with a red cushion, and a book titled "The Finger Lakes of New York".
An outdoor deck with a barbecue area, seating, and string lights.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a sink. There is a staircase leading to a second floor.
A red wooden building with a stone foundation, a front porch, and a black door.
A kitchen with wooden shelves displaying the word "HOME," a stainless steel sink, a toaster, and a kettle.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Place, Cayuga Nature Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Ithaca College
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taughannock Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake. Museum of the Earth and Trumansburg Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Cayuga Nature Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 21 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Cornell University - 25 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 25 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Ithaca College - 28 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Falls Restaurant & Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Rustic Retreat- King bed, hot tub, wineries, waterfalls, hiking, Cornell pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Modern Rustic Retreat- King bed, hot tub, wineries, waterfalls, hiking, Cornell?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Rustic Retreat- King bed, hot tub, wineries, waterfalls, hiking, Cornell?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Rustic Retreat- King bed, hot tub, wineries, waterfalls, hiking, Cornell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Rustic Retreat- King bed, hot tub, wineries, waterfalls, hiking, Cornell located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Cayuga Nature Center. Taughannock Falls State Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great stay. Quiet and convenient to local attractions.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at John’s property. It was quiet, and cozy, and perfectly located for hiking, vineyard visits, and spending time in downtown Ithaca. The addition of the Empire Pass for park access was a wonderful bonus.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property and hosts were very responsive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for the 4 of us (parents and 2 teenagers). Clean, cute, unique, well equipped, etc. Enjoyed the firepit and corn hole. The kids even took the kayaks on the tiny pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was one of the best VRBOs I’ve stayed in. It was clean, cozy and charming. We were there for a wedding and unsure of the proximity to the venue. Our host looked up the venue and got back to me with the location. They also checked in with us after we got there to see if we needed anything . Everything we needed was there including coffee for the coffee pot in the morning and snacks. The hot tub was amazing, clean and ready to soak in after a busy day. The location is close to the bustle of Ithaca and nearby parks. Loved that the deer came by each day to get a drink from the pond. Highly recommend this amazing little house and will definitely book again if we’re in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Everything in working order. Responsive hosts and good location. Plus a hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin with great family friendly amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great location! Pup was very happy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property! Everything about our stay was perfect - the interior is so well designed, the thoughtful touches like the state park pass and snacks were very appreciated, and the hot tub, fire pit, and wood burning stove made for such a fun stay. The house is the perfect location - close enough to downtown and right near the wineries and Taughannock. The host was very communicative and great to work with. We were a group of 5 former college roommates and had the best time during our girls weekend but the house would also be perfect for families and I hope to take mine back some time in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and well appointed home! No detail was lacking. We enjoyed our stay so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, well-thought out extra touches, including snacks and an Empire Pass! The location was clean inside and out and the hosts had great communication and recommendations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as advertised, and in many ways even better. It was clean, cozy, well-appointed, and full of charm. We loved the design, including the narrow closet spaces on either side of the front door that allowed us to keep boots and jackets and dog food out of the loving area. The fireplace was lovely. The rooms were extremely well-lit so that reading was pleadirable. Our corgi loved the floor level wondow on the landing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John’s house was perfect for our quick stay in Ithaca. It is close to everything we wanted to explore, was cozy but well equipped. My kids especially loved the small pond out back for catching frogs, and my husband and I enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day. The beds were especially comfortable. We definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean, well appointed and comfortable, with everything in great working order. A lot of nice touches that made it feel like a home. Very conveniently located to state parks, wineries and town. Communication was flawless and the hosts provided great advice on the area. A great overall experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property as advertised -- easy to get checked in and setup. Hosts were able to communicate when needed. State park pass was a nice perk as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place

Everything was as expected. Excellent communication and place was top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay in Ithaca

We loved our stay at John's property. The house had everything we needed and the outside pond and yard were great for watching wildlife (deer, groundhogs, bunnies) and enjoying the outdoors. It's an easy drive to Ithaca and to parks. The state park pass was such a nice bonus! We'd be happy to stay here again and explore the area more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Ithaca

Great hosts, place was very clean, enjoyed the numerous amenities this place has to offer, host very quick to respond and very helpful with any questions. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation weekend

This home was exactly as advertised and exactly what we were looking for. It’s immaculately clean, comfortable and cozy with lots of amenities. John & Brenda were great hosts, responding super quick ! Would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a wonderful stay and everything about the house is as advertised. It's very clean, good air conditioning, has all the necessities, comfortable beds, etc. and good location. The owner, John, was also very responsive to any and all questions. We definitely plan to return in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful long weekend at the Rustic Retreat! One of the nicest rentals at which I've ever stayed. Extremely clean and well appointed. Outdoor space was wonderful too. My family and I found the location very convenient to everything we wanted to see and do (waterfalls, parks, restaurants, wineries, Cornell). I would absolutely book again and I highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place and hosts

Our family stayed while in town for a wedding nearby. We loved being so close to town and the venue. It was very peaceful and we enjoyed the outdoor space and hot tub. The girls enjoyed all the kids books and games. John and Brenda are wonderful welcoming hosts, quick to respond, and checked in to ensure our stay was going well. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little red retreat was the perfect place for my family to spend Christmas together this year! Great location and very private, it had everything we needed -- and more. Comfy beds, a fully-stocked kitchen, well-appointed furnishings, gas fireplace and a hot tub. Impeccably clean! John was easily reachable and very helpful when we had a few questions -- a great host! We hope to return when the weather is warmer. (Tip: If you arrive after dark, look for the string lights along the driveway! So helpful!)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Best weekend

The property was amazing, and the pictures accurately depicted the beauty of the house and grounds. The location was perfect for the purpose of our trip. John was the best host. He went above and beyond to ensure our trip was perfect. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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