Family-friendly vacation rentals in Tompkins County

Haven Woods, quiet house, minutes to Ithaca w/ AC

"Haven Woods", Quiet country remodeled home on 36 acres, 10 minutes from Cornell University and 12 Minutes from downtown Ithaca and Ithaca College. 5 minutes from Ithaca airport. Many restaurants nearby. 3 bedroom, 2 bath remodeled home, fully equipped kitchen, game room, fields and woods & pond. No neighbors nearby, very quiet and peaceful. Close to nature. Wild turkey, deer, coyotes, fox. Close to state parks and numerous falls and gorges. Finger Lakes Wine Trails. Many hiking trails nearby.

Hayt's Chapel

Hayts Chapel, on a beautiful and private half acre has a large open space with hardwood floors, high ceilings, partitioned bedroom, full bathroom, and kitchen. Large old windows with wavy glass let in tons of light, but insulated attic keeps it cool. Outdoors has an eating area, stone fire pit, and plenty of parking. Close to downtown, gorges, wineries and u-pick farms, this quiet setting with relaxing ambiance is a wonderful space for a home-base while visiting Ithaca and the Fingerlakes!

Robin's Nest

Nestled in the heart of the Finger lakes region, Robin's Nest is a place to recharge, re-energize and relax. Enjoy the fresh air off the Finger Lakes, and experience the beauty of Central New York. Cayuga and Seneca lake are nearby so wine country visits are a must. The Ithaca area is home to Cornell University, and Ithaca College, making Robin's Nest and easy choice. With off street parking and room for your small watercraft, we welcome you to enjoy all our "getaway" has to offer.

Sunny and charming apartment. Beautifully located!

Bright and welcoming 1 bed/1 bath apartment with a private entrance. Located 1.5 mi from Cornell University. Next to East Hill Plaza; supermarket, drug store, shopping, dining, gym, gas and wine store are just minutes away. TCAT bus service is one block from the apartment. This non-smoking apartment is well-stocked with all the amenities you need for a comfortable and restful stay. Fully furnished with eat-in kitchen, shower, and a beautiful, sunny bedroom. Parking for one car included.

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

Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown

A magical treehouse perched over its own gorge on Cayuga Lake. This place is special! There’s a giant porch wrapped around a 300-year oak tree and a lakeside tea house that can serve as an extra bedroom. There’s a dock, fire pit, room for yard games by the water, plenty of outdoor seating on the porch, by the lake, or on the dock. All of this is minutes from downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and Taughannock Falls state park. It’s also a great base to explore the Finger Lakes wine region.

Cozy cabin: Ithaca & Finger Lakes: Firepit & Patio

Welcome to our beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom cape-cod style cabin! Whether you’re here to visit the wineries, go hiking in the gorges, visit your student in the nearby schools, explore downtown Ithaca, or just get away, our cabin has everything you'll need! It's conveniently located - right between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes and just 10 minutes away from downtown Ithaca. The cabin is perfect for a family trip, a couples weekend, or a best friends’ getaway!

Tree house in Ithaca

Tree house inspired, located in the town of Danby, this one bedroom apartment is both peaceful and centrally-located: 8 miles from Cornell University, 6 miles from Ithaca College, and accessible to the Finger Lakes Wine Trails, and the Finger Lakes Trail system. Featuring a private deck that overlooks a park-like setting, well stocked kitchen, and a beautiful indoor space that is perfect for year round adventures.

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.

Coyglen Air BnB

Beautiful, quiet, country setting overlooking Buttermilk Falls that is only minutes from downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and Ithaca College. We are located at the southern end of Cayuga Lake, near Trumansburg, Newfield, and at the beginning of the Finger Lakes Wine Trail. We are close to local state parks, waterfalls, hiking trails, entertainment, and shopping areas.

The Bar(n)- Cozy chalet with hot tub and campfire

Not your daddy’s barn. This bar(n) is professionally designed with modem flair, beautiful furniture, a hot tub, WFH setup, campfire, and pizza oven. What more could you want? Under 15 minutes to downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and Ithaca College. Level 2 EV charger with NACS (Tesla) and J1772. Dogs welcome (when added to reservation)- sorry no cats or other pets.