Charming Cayuga Lake Cottage at water's edge

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Ithaca, NY

Ithaca Commons8 min drive
Ithaca College10 min drive
Cornell University13 min drive
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful vintage cottage at lake level in historical “Cottage Row”. Cottage has upper and lower porches, dock, Beautiful vintage cottage at lake level in historical “Cottage Row”, 3 miles from downtown Ithaca. Cottage has upper and lower porches, dock, fire-pit, BBQ grill, and kayaks. Pets considered.

Cozy cottage sleeps 5-6 people. Upstairs is one large space with bunk-beds tucked into an alcove and a Queen bed. Downstairs futon chair pulls out for single bed. Air Mattress also available if needed. 1 full bathroom downstairs off of kitchen. Kitchen opens into family gathering room with comfortable couch, chair, games, TV, all at the water's edge. The Cottage is at lake level with spectacular views of the lake and Cornell. Wake up to the sounds of the water lapping along the shore. Nearby neighbors friendly and helpful.

Enjoy your morning coffee from the upper porch or lower porch or out on the dock. Parking area at top of stairs, walk down 85 sturdy steps to cottage and lake level. Well-equipped kitchen for cooking meals, enjoy dinner at the kitchen counter or at the outdoor table on the dock. Kayaks (including a double kayak) available for use. Lake cottage 3 miles from downtown Ithaca, situated just below the Ithaca Yacht Club. Watch the sailboats on the water. Walk to The Glenwood Pines restaurant for a burger and a Bloody Mary. Taughannock Falls State Park nearby and Black Diamond Trail (great for hiking, running, walking, biking) nearby as well. Visit wineries along Cayuga Lake, easy and close access to Ithaca, Cornell, Ithaca College, Farmer’s Market, Children’s Garden, Trumansburg and more Ithaca outdoor attractions. Cable TV and free wifi available.

Gas heater available if cooler evening weather.

Relax at the lake and enjoy visiting Ithaca, local wineries, Ithaca Farmers’ Market, restaurants and all the parks and recreation around the area. This cottage is in a prime location to access all the finger lakes has to offer.

Cornell and IC Graduation weekends: $400 per night/4 night minimum

Season Rate (July-August): $350/night/2 night minimum

Spring/Fall Rate (May, June, Sept, Oct): $285/night/2 night minimum, BBQ grill, and kayaks. Pets allowed.

Property manager

Keith Baier

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ithaca

This cottage is located in Ithaca. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Consider Dutch Harvest Farm for a night out or Museum of the Earth if you're travelling with kids.

Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

Ithaca Commons - 8 min drive
Ithaca College - 10 min drive
Buttermilk Falls State Park - 12 min drive
Cornell University - 13 min drive
Shops at Ithaca Mall - 14 min drive

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 13 min drive
Purity Ice Cream Co. - 8 min drive
Salt Point Brewing Co. - 18 min drive
The BoatYard Grill - 7 min drive
Ithaca Bakery - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cayuga Lake Cottage at water's edge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Cayuga Lake Cottage at water's edge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cayuga Lake Cottage at water's edge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cayuga Lake Cottage at water's edge located?

This family-friendly Ithaca cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cayuga Lake, Museum of the Earth and Cayuga Nature Center. Allan H. Treman State Marine Park and Hangar Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John S.

20 Sept 2021

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

Be prepared for the stairs.

Well kept cottage. Beautiful views of the lake. The location is great for quick access to restaurants and state parks for hiking. We felt safe and our dogs were welcomed and comfortable. There was everything you could need for cooking. The only down side is the access from your car to the cottage. You just have to be prepared for the stairs down to, and up from, the lake. We had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C., New Jersey

17 Aug 2021

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

Great Waterfront Location

Everything Keith described was to the tee. Loved the waterfront dock where we fished and used our own SUPs and OC1 watercraft although there are kayaks on the property. The upstairs room was spacious and the beds were clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Water provided a plus. Washer/dryer was handy. There was a heat wave (90+ temp) so the AC came in handy. By the end of the week, temps dropped to 55 degrees at night so it was nice and cool and no AC needed. Watching the sun rise by the dock was so relaxing. Yes, there are 85 steps but a good workout up and down the stairs (we are 59-60 years old). The welcoming bottle of wine and homemade salsa was delicious. Close to town and loved the neighbors (disclosure - I am a Cornell Alumni.)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Jess M.

3 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, house needs some work.

The Good: The owner is very easy to contact: answered phone and texted to make sure we got there ok. Also left a bottle of wine and salsa for us upon arrival. The location is really nice along the water in a quiet group of historic cottages with great sunrise views and dock with easy water access and fire pit. The house location is great in the finger lakes region with many things to do nearby and feels like a very safe area. The OK: The house itself is in desperate need of exterior cleaning and paint. The interior has some dated furniture on the first floor with kitchen/laudry/bath. The second floor has a queen bed with 2 additional bunk beds. Bed comfort level was just ok; sheets looked clean. The bad: Getting to and from the house is exhausting with or without any load to carry. It's located 80-90 steps down a path and steep stairs from where you park the car. It's shown in the pics so I was aware; just didn't realized how much I'd travel them during our stay since we like to get out a do things. The old cottage has a lot of character but is full of cracks/crevices between the wood siding that allow many assorted bugs & spiders to freely travel. During our 3-night stay I was awoken a few times to find them crawling on me. Finally, the water situation is a mess. There appears to be an issue with the water pump or supply even though we only completed 2 loads of laundry and showered only once each during our stay. You definitly can't do both at the same time. The water will run out multiple times during a laundry cycle and takes forever to run a single load. And during a very quick shower, the water will suddenly run out. You then have to wait for the pump to regenerate the supply multiple times while rushing to complete a shower. This was our first time to the finger lakes and for the price we paid, I expected a little more. The location is great (near town, and maybe that's what you are paying for) with a great view from the dock but next time I'd probably stay elsewhere. I'd say this cottage is better suited for people staying on the property during the day (not climbing the stairs) or if you had a boat.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

2 July 2021

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

A wonderful lakeside experience!

We had a great stay here and loved being on the water. The cottage is as adorable in person as in the pictures! I knew being on the water spiders and insects would be part of the package, but if you have spider issues, you might want to rethink this property. I was unnerved by how many places throughout the cottage weren't sealed (you can see daylight in many places) and my first thought was to check right back out. Two things prevented me from doing that and one of those was having to carry everything right back up all those steps to the car, lol! The other thing that stopped me (and gave me courage) was how much the boys loved this place! It is right out of a storybook and so darn cute!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sue K.

26 May 2021

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

If you want water....

Great to be on the lake — wonderful sunrises, kayaking, swimming, listening to the waves as zzzzz. The inside is very comfortable and nicely decorated. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, glasses, etc. Thank you to the owners for leaving homemade salsa and a bottle of local wine. My only comment would be the outside of this lovely historic house seems little neglected; sprucing up of gardens, bench, etc. Very cool location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Keith Baier

Leslie and I live in the Ithaca area with our daughter, son, dog and two cats. We enjoy all of the amenities that area has to offer. Spending our summers on the lake and winters in search of powder under our skis.

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