Places to stay near Sciencenter

The Greenhouse: Modern Rural Escape

Welcome to The Greenhouse where the feel of rural Upstate NY meets modern design in spacious setting, all just minutes to downtown Ithaca. Access the 3 bedroom /2 bathroom home without stairs for easy access. **Our newly built home is 1/2 of a side-by-side duplex. The Greenhouse and Boho House each have fully private indoor and outdoor space for full privacy. Inside the home you’ll find modern design touches, plenty of workspaces to WFH. Dogs allowed when added to reservation. Sorry, no cats

Sun filled and cozy family-friendly home!

Find relaxed clean (and sanitized!) comfort & family fun in our quaint 3-brdm home. Take a short walk to Ithaca Farmer's Market (.4 mi) the Commons (.8 mi) & Cornell University (1.4 mi) or stay in and enjoy a glass of wine while cooking in the kitchen & dining area. Two porches are set for some outdoor time, and the garden has seasonal vegetables for you. You could also cozy up next to our wood stove on chilly nights. We love opening the home to our AirBnB guests and look forward to hosting you.

Bespoke Casita Downtown filled with Natural Light

A true oasis downtown, nestled conveniently in the heart of Ithaca's fall creek. This charming space was designed with meticulous attention to detail to make for an unforgettable stay. If you are looking for that “in the neighborhood” feel, this is the place for you! Located on a quaint tree-lined street, surrounded by the best parks, dining, entertainment, and Ithaca's famous Farmers Market on Cayuga Lake. You'll enjoy the vibrancy of downtown living while coming home to a charming abode.

Ithaca Bungalow/Tiny Home, Quiet Escape in City

Unique, cute, bungalow in quiet spot. Walk to Commons, restaurants, shops, entertainment. Near Ithaca College (.8 miles) and Cornell (1.1). Includes livingroom, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen (full stove, refrigerator, microwave), sunroom, clothes washer/dryer. Queen bed, dresser, closet. Deck and patio in the back. Recreation trail (20 miles of paths, creek and falls), entrance from our street. Bus stop on corner. Driveway in front of bungalow is yours! No through traffic, peaceful.

Hot tub under the stars at cozy cabin in the FLX

Nestled in a grove of Norway spruce, your peaceful cabin getaway rests in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Built by a local carpenter (with help from his dog Indiana), the cabin has enough coziness and charm to make any stay special. Hike down to Mill Creek (on the property), grill up some burgers on the gas grill, or lounge in a hot tub beneath the stars. The cabin is 15 minutes to Ithaca / Cornell, has a living room with a Switch + BluRay + Netflix, and has satellite wifi (30+ MBPS).

Downtown Ithaca New Build – Award-Winning Stay

Welcome to our beautifully designed, freshly built ADU—a 2024 Pride of Ownership Award recipient! This one-of-a-kind downtown retreat is perfect for visiting families, couples, and professionals seeking an authentic Ithacan getaway. Enjoy inviting living spaces, a well-appointed kitchen, and a private outdoor area to unwind. Nestled in a convenient location, you are moments away from parks, restaurants, universities, and local attractions. City of Ithaca STR Permit Number STR-25-1

Ithaca Falls View Apartment

Beautiful, private location at the top of Ithaca Falls. A bedroom with a queen bed for 2, a sofa that can sleep 1, a private bathroom, and living room. There is no kitchen or dining room, but there is a a small dining table, two chairs, a microwave, a coffeemaker with coffee, filters, disposable tableware, a toaster, and a mini-fridge (in the closet). It is a 5-minute drive to downtown Ithaca and Cornell University. Ithaca can easily be reached by car, bike, bus, or foot.

Charming, Downtown and Conveniently Located

The Best of Both Worlds- Our charming, Fall Creek apartment is conveniently located just blocks from the Commons/Restaurant Row & around the corner from Cascadilla Gorge, a beautiful trail leading up to Cornell. Perfect for couples, families, solo adventurers & LGBTQ friendly. Convenient, off street parking, separate entrance with outdoor patio area- perfect for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Full eat-in kitchen and side porch with cafe table seating.

Your FLX Hiking Headquarters

Located on 3 acres in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. This is a brand new home with heated floors. Only 5 minutes from the famous Robert Treman State Park, 15 minutes to Taughannock park, 15 minutes to buttermilk Falls, 25 minutes to Walkens Glen State Park. You won’t miss anything on your must do list. Also perfectly located 15 minutes to Ithaca, 15 minutes to Trumansburg, 20 minutes from Walkens Glenn. Sauna and outdoor grill.

Guest Suite at Chauncey House

Join us for a stay in our historically grand 1835 home, perfectly located in the heart of Downtown Ithaca. Everything you’re looking for is only a few walkable blocks away: Moosewood & shopping at Dewitt Mall – 1 block. Shopping & Events in Ithaca Commons – 2 blocks. Restaurant Row on Aurora Street – 3 blocks. Ithaca Farmers Market – 1 mile. If you're visiting students, Cornell University and Ithaca College are both nearby.

Peaceful studio apartment with lake views.

We welcome you to enjoy our private, bright, modern studio with lake views. The space has its own driveway, entrance, a private stone patio with gardens, and wonderful views of Cayuga Lake. The space is set up like a private apartment. Flooded with natural light, a kitchenette, and private bath. It will be a quiet and peaceful getaway. We are minutes from downtown, Universities and all that Ithaca has to offer.

The Rhodie House

The Rhodie House is located on the West shore of Cayuga Lake. It is close to Ithaca, wineries and parks. Cornell University can be seen from the dock. The lake frontage includes 80 ft. of gravel beach as well as a wooden dock. The cottage has a wrap around deck with great lake views. There are over 20 rhododendron bushes on the property. A smart TV allows streaming your favorite shows.