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End of Fall Special! 2 Night Min at Water's Edge!
End of Fall Special! 2 night min 10/27-11/25/25. Amazing lake house w/views from every room. Autumn leaves, wineries, & more! Fully equip kitchen. Huge dining table, 2-sided-fireplace, living room w/sectional, desk & 65"TV. King suite w/fireplace & deck. Primary bath w/glass shower, tub, & skylight.Queen guest w/full bath. 3rd bedroom w/twin/full bunks & daybed. Sleeper sofa, reading nook, W/D, Wifi, A/C, blackout blinds, outdoor dining table, kayaks, paddleboard, dock, gas bbq, & 2 fire pits.

2 BR/2B Lake house Minutes from Town and Campus!
-Beautiful lake views -Amazing location -Cozy -Modern -Comfortable -Peaceful & Private These are the most common remarks from our guests. The perfect lake living on the water while still minutes from town! Treat yourself to coffee/tea every day while watching the sunrise over the lake from dual balconies/the dock. This is a two-story home w/ 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Accessible to Ithaca's finest restaurants, Cornell University & Ithaca College, wineries & all the Finger Lakes have to offer.

Idyllic Lakefront 1-Bdrm Apartment, Close to CU/IC
The unit next door can be booked to sleep 4! Welcome to the Lakeside Lodge, your new waterfront getaway! This extremely popular unit is back on Airbnb after a 2-year break for a major exterior remodel. This is a one-bedroom apartment with its own entrance on the top floor of a large lake house, including a small but fully equipped kitchen and a large sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy the lake with provided kayaks, waterfront, and dock. Welcome to your tranquil Ithaca retreat.

Studio Apartment by Parks Lake Wineries & Cornell
Lovely studio apartment above Cayuga Lake, walking distance to the state park swimming area and trails. Walk to the park on the road or a trail, an uphill climb on the way back. Fully equipped kitchen including refrigerator, stove, toaster, microwave, pots, pans, dinner ware and coffee maker. Willow Creek Rd. is the closest residential area to Taughannock Falls State Park, where you can swim, hike, fish, kayak and boat. Close to wineries! Well heated and cozy in the winter, AC in summer.

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.

Amazing View, spacious, jacuzzi, swimming, hiking
This 1 BR home is great for a getaway. Only 2 miles from downtown Ithaca & 5 minutes from Cornell. Located at the end of the Song neighborhood in Ecovillage, with large yard. Deep Japanese tub with jacuzzi. 800 sf. Organic gardens, swimming pond, playground, outdoor furniture and grill. 175 acres of forest and pathways for hiking. or skiing. Friendly neighborhood with quiet time from 9:30 pm to 7 am. Enjoy Ithaca gorges, parks, Cayuga lake, great food, music and wineries..

Serene Lake Retreat w/ Stunning Views Close to CU
Charming 2-Bedroom Log Lake Home with Modern Comforts! Embrace serene views from the side patio, covered deck, indoor viewing room, or explore the spacious lakeside yard. Recent renovations blend rustic charm with a contemporary interior. Only 8 mins from Cornell, 12 mins to IC, and 8 mins to downtown. Conveniently located near wineries, restaurants, hiking trails, and more! Accommodates 4 guests with a queen bed and bunk beds. Kayaks also available for your enjoyment!

Modern Cayuga Lake House in Ithaca Kayak Fireplace
Clean, quiet, well-maintained , modern, comfortable house directly on Cayuga Lake but only minutes from downtown Ithaca, Finger Lakes wineries, Cornell, Ithaca College and gorge hikes. Our house has spectacular lake views, a modern floor plan and beautiful construction and details. New gas fireplace added in 2025. Pet Friendly, Kayaks, Canoe provided. There is an easy path with stairs from the lower parking to the house. See pictures of the steps to the lake.

Lake Front Home 3bed/2bath on Cayuga Lake - Ithaca
Entire lakefront home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The two large decks overlook the private dock and 100 feet of shoreline. The lakefront home is situated on the west side of Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, NY. Close by to Downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and local attractions. Your well-behaved furry friends are welcome to join you at the lake house, with a $75 pet cleaning fee. Please help keep the lake house pet friendly by picking up after your pet. Thank you!

Enjoy Cottage Life on Cayuga Lake
Beautiful Cayuga Lake location, featuring docks, seasonal floating bouncer, 2 kayaks, a canoe, and a row boat, perfect for a leisurely paddle. Outdoor grill and beautiful new deck added to the side yard. Just 1 mile to town. Views of Ithaca and Cornell University. Newly renovated kitchen, bedrooms and bath. Close to walking, cycling trails (aka Ithaca's Black Diamond Trail) and Ithaca restaurants. Just a five minute drive to Taughannock Falls State Park.

Relaxing Lakeside Getaway on Cayuga Lake!
This 1500 sq. foot cottage is situated on the shoreline of Cayuga Lake. Spend your days exploring the wineries of the Finger Lakes region, cycling our rural roads, swimming in the lake, or just relaxing on the deck. Fall, winter and spring are great times to enjoy the beauty of the lake as well. The cottage is on a private road in a quiet neighborhood. Myers Park is a short walk away. Located just 10 miles from Cornell University and Ithaca, NY.

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.
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- Cornell University
- Watkins Glen State Park
- Greek Peak Mountain Resort
- Bristol Mountain
- Taughannock Falls State Park
- Cayuga Lake State Park
- Song Mountain Resort
- Watkins Glen International
- Chenango Valley State Park
- Keuka Lake State Park
- Cascadilla Gorge Trail
- Sciencenter
- Hunt Hollow Ski Club
- Clark Reservation State Park
- Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
- Keuka Spring Vineyards
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- Standing Stone Vineyards
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