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Clean, Stylish, Well Maintained, Lakefront, Amazing Views, Pet Friendly, College

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Sliding glass doors from the living room to stunning Cayuga Lake views.
New upper deck with seating area, picnic table and BBQ.
Relax on the lower deck in our hammock overlooking the lake.
Living room and dining area have perfect lake views. Gas fireplace.
private dock, private deck, private house

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Ithaca, NY
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ithaca College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bonus Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

Queen Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Queen Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Clean, Stylish, Well Maintained, Lakefront, Amazing Views, Pet Friendly, College

Beautiful lake views, amazing location, modern, comfortable and peaceful. The perfect lake living while still minutes from town, Cornell and Ithaca College. Watch the sunrise over the lake on the deck. This is a three story home with 3 bedrooms, a bonus room, 2 full baths and and 1/2 bath. Our house has a modern floor plan and beautiful, high-end construction and details. Special features include a stoned faced fireplace, striking wide plank floors, and a modern kitchen with modern appliances. First-floor full bath and guest room. Upstairs you will be delighted with the master suite with more gorgeous lake views. The lower parking area is close to the front door compared to most other West Shore properties. Private lake frontage and dock. Kayaks, Canoe. Fast internet service with wifi, A/C, Washer Dryer, Roku TV, DVD player, gas fireplace, wine cooler.

Reasons to rent this house:

1) The single-family house is directly on Cayuga Lake with amazing views from the deck and dock, near wineries, and also only 5 minutes from downtown Ithaca restaurants and shopping, and less than 15 min. from the colleges.

2) In summer, you can drive close to the front door, no major staircase to the house (as is common on Cayuga Lake). However, you must be able-bodied and sure-footed. There is a path with a series of concrete steps (a total of 21). In winter, we have a new staircase from the road with 52 steps. The house is not appropriate for anyone with walking disabilities (sorry).

3) There are 2.5 bathrooms.

4) Two kayaks on the property, a canoe, private dock.

5) The house is big enough for two families to share. We have 3 bedrooms and a bonus room (with a sleeper sofa), plus a sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress in the living room.

6) Our house is equipped with a high chair, a pack-n-play, an infant bath, and myriad toys, books, and games.

7) We are powered by off-site solar power.

Who Can Rent:
The house is not appropriate for loud/late-night parties. Also, sorry, the house is not handicapped accessible.

All adult guests staying at the house must sign our license agreement and agree to our house rules.

With respect to all Ithaca lakehouses and to enjoy peace and quiet, our property is steep and away from the road. There is a long staircase to the house from the upper driveway with 52 steps. The path from the lower parking is relatively flat. All tenants and guests must be able to navigate the stairs with ease. Unfortunately, it is not handicapped accessible. We do not have a grass yard.

Winter: Our house is a real house that is winterized and you can set the thermostat to whatever is comfortable. We do not always plow or shovel the lower driver in winter. Winter tenants should plan to walk from the upper parking to the house.

Property manager

Carolyn Greenwald
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Strict supervision required
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dog friendly owners, close to dog park.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Additional guests are not allowed without the expresss written permission of the host. We do not host events such as small dinner parties.
In winter tenants may only park wo cars. In summer, four cars. Tenants must only park on the 907 property .
Tenants cannot play outdoor music before 10 am or after 8:00 p.m. All outdoor music must be played at a volume that cannot be heard by the neighbors.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Consider Dutch Harvest Farm for a night out or Puddledockers if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ithaca College - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cornell University - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purity Ice Cream Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Liquid State Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The BoatYard Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Northstar House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clean, Stylish, Well Maintained, Lakefront, Amazing Views, Pet Friendly, College pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Clean, Stylish, Well Maintained, Lakefront, Amazing Views, Pet Friendly, College?

As of 15 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clean, Stylish, Well Maintained, Lakefront, Amazing Views, Pet Friendly, College on 26 June 2025 start from AU$1,131.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Clean, Stylish, Well Maintained, Lakefront, Amazing Views, Pet Friendly, College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clean, Stylish, Well Maintained, Lakefront, Amazing Views, Pet Friendly, College?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clean, Stylish, Well Maintained, Lakefront, Amazing Views, Pet Friendly, College located?

This family-friendly Ithaca holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Allan H. Treman State Marine Park. Hangar Theatre and Ithaca Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard S.

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

Great House

Awesone house direct on a lake ....
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edie R.

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

Beautiful home

Our women’s group enjoyed our stay. The home was spacious, clean and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Lakeside oasis

A beautiful, serene, well appointed house on the lake. We really enjoyed our stay. It had everything we were looking for and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

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

Perfect 2 days

At a previous stay at a different location whenwe arrived things were not like the pictures on line. When we arrived here everything was just like it was described and what the pictures showed.........even better. It was my 4 sisters and myself that enjoyed those 2 days. If the only thing we could complain about is the need for new toilet seats and moving the toilet paper closer then you know the home was near perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was one of my best vrbo experiences. The location was fantastic as well as the amenities and I look forward to staying at this property again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

Beautiful location

Great location, great views, beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza B.

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

Gorgeous lakeside property!

Our stay was too short, but everything was just what we needed and expected. Super clean, right on the lake. Upper parking lot on a busy road but we didn't hear any of that from the house. Many thanks for sharing this beautiful home with us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

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

Beautiful home!

We had a short, but lovely stay. The house was spacious and very clean. Beautiful view of the lake. Great communication with the host. We appreciated the notes taped up around the house with info/instructions for various things, like how to lock certain doors, or the contents of each kitchen cabinet/drawer. We were there during winter and parked in the upper parking area given the snow. There is a long staircase from the upper lot, which is clearly communicated in the posting, so we knew to expect it. We actually enjoyed the walk down. It is not handicap or stroller accessible though. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Perfect for Cornell graduation weekend

Beautiful lake house with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

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

Amazing Thanksgiving

We had an absolutely fantastic time over the Thanksgiving holiday. The house was perfect to have our Thanksgiving away from home. We loved every minute and would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Great Lake House

Perfect for families who want to be on the lake but still 10 minutes from Ithaca.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

NORMA G.

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

Beautiful place to enjoy with family

We received new year, my family feel very comfortable I love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Perfect Lake Get Away !

Spacious, clean, postcard views and well equipped! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill H T.

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

Great stay in Ithaca

A lot of thought is put into making guests comfortable in this great Ithaca location. This house has everything you need for an awesome stay at the lake. The layout of the house makes the most of the lake views and everything is comfortable and well-maintained. Hope we can go back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake V.

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

Lovely spot

We had such a wonderful time at the lake house. Gorgeous views and so comfortable. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Life on the Lake

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the beautiful cottage that had every amenity you would ever need. It was only a mile from Cass Park with a very expansive dog park so we could let the dog get his exercise. We will hopefully be back to Ithaca next year. So relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David S.

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

Our stay in Ithaca

Lovely view, lovely sunrises, nice house. The kitchen was well equipped, even with really sharp knives, which seems to be a rarity these days.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina D.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful house and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

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

Lovely Christmas Getaway

Haven’t had the family together for a while since COVID, but the experience was fantastic and the house was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyse K.

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

Perfect location!

The house is beautiful! It's right on the water, and it was lovely to sit out on the deck and take in the lake and the scenery. It's within driving distance of downtown Ithaca and within 30 minutes of other attractions around the Finger Lakes. Would highly recommend as a home base to explore the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Peace on Cayuga Lake and right near town!

We stayed here for a family reunion in Ithaca and the house was beautiful! The large decks with amazing views of the lake were so relaxing and the dock access for early morning paddling was a huge plus. We loved our stay and enjoyed grilling and cooking for our family. The kitchen was very well stocked and the living space was large and comfy! We’d stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Diane R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cayuga Lake House

The house was very comfortable and centrally located. The owner was wonderful to deal with. The view was spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ithaca lakehouse.

House was very comfortable in a beautiful setting. However, the parking and driveway situation are tight especially if you are driving a larger vehicle.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Cayuga Lakehouse

Lovely setting, lake views from every room, pet-friendly, close to restaurants, parks, waterfalls, Cornell and Ithaca College. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Beautiful, Comfortable Place To Stay

This property as an AMAZING lake view. The property is spacious and really has 4 bedrooms. We were a party of 8 adults and 2 children, and we were VERY comfortable. The place was very clean upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Greenwald

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We are an Ithaca family of five. We lived on Cayuga Lake at our other listing, 889 Taughannock until our youngest was born. That property has been a vacation rental since 2001. We purchased this house because it is absolutely magnificent.

We work hard every week to maintain our properties. We replace fixtures and appliances often. Our cleaners do a great job.

Why they chose this property

This house is only one mile past the Hanger Theater so it is very close to downtown Ithaca but it is a world apart. We are near Cornell University and Ithaca College (3 miles). We are near the Finger Lakes Wine Trail. We are near Taughannock Park and wonderful hiking trails. However, the road is not appropriate for dog walking so you will want to drive to the dog park at Cass Park.

What makes this property unique

Our new two story deck is a stunner. You can relax just outside the living room with easy outdoor dining. We have two kayaks and canoes on the property including life vests in many sizes. You can park your boat at the dock. Inside we have gorgegous wood floors and stone work.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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