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Key Cottage-Dog-friendly unique standalone cottage

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Living space
Cozy sofa (click clack fold down sofa)
Key Room Fireplace
Full Vacation Kitchen
Queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Ithaca, NY

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area

About this property

Key Cottage-Dog-friendly unique standalone cottage

Key Cottage is the keystone of the New Park property. It's homey, cozy, and private. It has many signature New Park elements, such as stained glass, incredible stonework, and incredibly rare Brazilian purpleheart floors, with a splash of Padouk wood.

Key is not without its quirks. The quirks quickly grow on you - the angles of the ceiling, the plethora of doors and windows...it will soon feel like home. And when you go home, you'll wonder why all your windows aren't circular, why your floor isn't purple, and why you don't have an outside door in your bathroom.

Key Cottage has a queen sized bed and a click-clack lay down couch. Key Cottage is a studio set-up - the couch is in the same room as the bed.

The cottage also has a full kitchen witha large fridge, oven, stove, and sink. It also has coffee (super important) and wine glasses. Lots of counter space too....wayyyy more than you need, but if you take a step back, you'll realize that the island in the center of the room is in the shape of a keyhole and it will all make sense.

The sitting area is cozy with a couch, a couple of chairs, some poufs, and a fuzzy rug. Then, when you walk through the keyhole shaped door, you'll find a large dining table. There will be some locked cabinets in here, but you won't care. The cottage has heat (including a fireplace) and AC.

The bathroom has everything! Large counter, walk-in shower and...what everyone needs in their bathroom...a door to the outside world! It's weird! But at one point in time, New Park allowed camping, and that was the "camper's bathroom", so it did exist for a reason. We kept it because when you're unloading groceries it's just SO easy to nip through the bathroom than run all the way around the cottage. So there you go!

Key is a standalone cottage and is dog-friendly. We do ask that you cover the furniture with an old sheet if your dog gets up on furniture.

Note: We are a chore-free property!

We have to also tell you a bit about New Park! New Park is an 18 acre property just north of Ithaca. It was originally a roadside motel, but in the 90s, every room was transformed into a work of art. Stained glass, handcrafted stonework, and incredible woodwork laces every single room. There is one room called the "Wish Room" which has a wood burning fireplace in the middle of the room. New Park also has an event space and a picnic area by a creek that is so beautiful that people get married there almost every weekend of summer.

New Park also has a total of 7 suites and can sleep up to 22 people across them, so bring some family and friends with you! Each cottage is listed separately, and we also have a listing for our "Triple Suite".

Property manager

Sara Abernethy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome, but parents be warned of bridges
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Events

Events allowed
Inquire
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement.
No Smoking in or near open doors or windows. Minimum age to rent is 21. No over occupancy.
No undisclosed pets or children. No food, glass or soaps in the hot tub. $250 fine for violating rules.

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
Note from host: Inquire
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ithaca

Ithaca is home to this apartment. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Taughannock Falls State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newman Arena or Robert J. Kane Sports Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ithaca, NY

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Coffee Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Salt Point Brewing Co. - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Sumo Japanese Hibachi and Sushi - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Key Cottage-Dog-friendly unique standalone cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Key Cottage-Dog-friendly unique standalone cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Key Cottage-Dog-friendly unique standalone cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Key Cottage-Dog-friendly unique standalone cottage located?

Situated in Ithaca, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cayuga Lake and Cayuga Nature Center. Taughannock Falls State Park is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Amazing!! Wish we could have stayed longer.

Delightful stay with beautiful, unique pieces. So cozy, yet spacious. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan C.

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

Great Staycation with our Dogs

Was a great spot for a short get away. We brought our dogs with us, first trip we’ve ever taken them on and was a great experience! Very clean accommodations, and house was warm for beginning of February. Was too cold outside to enjoy much of the outdoor areas, we will definitely be coming back during warmer season to be able to utilize everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Butch R.

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

Hobbit cabins

My wife described it as a hobbit cabin with modern conveniences. The tile and stonework was incredible and the great furnishings were perfect for the cabin decor.. She enjoyed the cabin in the woods feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

The absolute best!

This place was simply amazing. Words or pictures do not do this place any sort of justice. We will definitely be back. Rebecca was awesome. We cannot wait to return to this amazing property. Every single thing about this place was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

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

Great stay - unique property!

Came to visit our daughter at college, and brought our dog with us. Love that we could do that! Great location and beautiful outdoor spaces. Some great things about the cottage that we didn't even see in the description: - Very close to rail trail - nice walk to Taughannock Falls about 5.5 miles round trip - Heated floor in the bathroom! - Gas fireplace comes on automatically based on temp setting - very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie K., Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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

Exquisite Hobbit house

We came for the location near Ithaca, but will return for the charm of the cottages and their exquisite finishes. Very comfortable space for us and our dog, in a beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jourdan M.

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

Perfect little getaway!

My family were on a small trip through the Finger Lakes and Key Cottage was the perfect escape to enjoy a relaxed evening outside of Ithaca NY. It was quaint and comfortable ans my niece kept saying she felt like we were in the hobbit village from Lord of the Rings! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger and Peter O.

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

Relaxing and Unique

The location of this property is great for exploring the area. Many nice hikes within a short drive. Very private. We stayed in Key Cottage and enjoyed the unique character as well as the fun of discovering the keys and keyholes within the suite.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sara Abernethy

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The owner, Sara, came to the Finger Lakes for the first time in 2017 on vacation. She had such a great time that she purchased a vacation rental by the end of the long weekend. Brookside Cottage in Interlaken was the beginning of a lifelong adventure. She has since expanded to purchase Mill Creek Cabins, which can be seen and booked at fingerlakescabins.com. She gave a lot of consideration to her next purchase, and eventually discovered New Park. New Park allowed Sara and her team to venture into weddings and events, further embedding her businesses into the incredible community of the Finger Lakes.

Why they chose this property

New Park allowed Sara and her team to venture into weddings and events, further embedding her businesses into the incredible community of the Finger Lakes.

What makes this property unique

-Stained glass
-Circular windows
-Stonework
-Fireplace
-Standalone
-18 acres to wander
-10 mins from Ithaca

Languages:

English

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