Waterfront vacation rentals in Tompkins County

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Home in Ithaca

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 176 reviews

2 BR/2B Lake house Minutes from Town and Campus!

Beautiful lake views, amazing location, cozy, modern, comfortable, & peaceful. These are a few of 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.

Oct 1 – 8

G$109,467 GYD per night

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Home in Ithaca

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Cozy & Scenic 2B/1B Artist Retreat on Cayuga Inlet

Welcome to the Artist's Retreat, a beautiful and quaint 1 bedroom cape home directly on the Cayuga Inlet, once a studio for a renowned Ithaca artist. Enjoy watching the Cornell and IC rowing teams in the morning, seeing eagles and herons in the afternoon, and the 2-minute drive to restaurants, bars, and downtown in the evening! A wonderful loft bedroom offers a bright, airy feeling while still being cozy and comfortable. A pull-out chair and murphy bed are offered to give more sleeping options.

Sep 18 – 25

G$65,830 GYD per night

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Apartment in Ithaca

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews

Cayuga Lake Apartment

Enjoy waterfront living in this charming, comfortable apartment on spectacular Cayuga Lake in Ithaca. This private apartment is upstairs in a home that is directly on the east shore of the lake, only 1.5 miles from downtown Ithaca. Enjoy everything Ithaca has to offer-- hiking, Ithaca Commons, Cornell U, Ithaca College, movies and theater, restaurants, the farmer's market, the waterfront trail, wineries-- all within a few minutes' drive of your rental. Or, relax at home and live the lake life!

Dec 6 – 13

G$52,995 GYD per night

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Apartment in Brooktondale

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews

Enjoy the view! One bedroom newly renovated apt.

Relax by the sight and sound of a waterfall right in your backyard . All windows overlook the waterfall. Enjoy the covered private patio with seating and dining table with full view of the gardens and falls. Just a short stroll to Brookton's Market for organic groceries, coffee, sandwiches, beer or wine and often live music . Walk or bike in the countryside! Only 10 min. to Cornell, Ithaca College and Downtown Ithaca! Close to state parks, wineries, breweries and more! See my area guide!

Aug 30 – Sep 6

G$36,961 GYD per night

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Cabin in Trumansburg

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Sweet Retreat

Escape to this private 2 bedroom rustic cabin on the west shore of Cayuga Lake. Enjoy incredible views from the living room or soak up the sun on the dock. Appreciate a true happy hour on the screened-in porch or take libations on the lawn above the Lake. We provide linens, blankets, pillows, bath towels and kitchen towels. Disinfectant wipes provided & clean mattress covers provided. Taughannock falls State Park is just 6 miles south, along with several great wineries nearby & local town.

G$41,765 GYD per night

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Vacation home in Ithaca

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

The Fingerlakes Ithaca Cayuga Lakefront Dock Deck

Renovated, 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. Pet Friendly, Kayaks, Canoe provided. There is an easy path with 21 stairs from the lower parking to the house. The upper parking is accessed with a brand new staircase with 52 steps. The water is 63 steps from the upstairs area.

Feb 21 – 28

G$132,150 GYD per night

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Home in Ithaca

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

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.

Jan 14 – 21

G$61,753 GYD per night

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Home in Ithaca

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

Ithaca Music-lovers Barn

The barn is a cozy and unique space, situated on 27 acres of meadow and forest with a pond for swimming, fishing, and ice skating, depending on the season. There is no highway noise on the dirt road, and the stars shine brightly on clear nights, giving the place a true country feel, yet it’s still only a five minute drive from downtown Ithaca, Ithaca College, and Cornell University. Feel free to enjoy and play our piano, any stringed instruments, and extensive record collection!

Sep 20 – 27

G$84,527 GYD per night

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Guest suite in Ithaca

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

Mid-century Modern Lakeview Stay

Enjoy this mid-century modern guest house in a spectacular site, with a lake view, waterfall, and forest all in one place. The house was just fully renovated. This house is just 2 miles from Ithaca downtown and 3 miles from Cornell University. The location is super close to everything Ithaca has to offer—Ithaca falls, hiking, Ithaca Commons, movies and theater, restaurants, the farmer's market, the waterfront trail, wineries-- all within a few minutes drive of your rental.

May 30 – Jun 6

G$94,147 GYD per night

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Cottage in Ithaca

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Beautiful Cayuga Lakehouse weekly rentals July Aug

My place is available for WEEKLY RENTALS in July and August from Saturday to Saturday only, three night minimum in June and two night minimum in the off season. We do rent year round as our driveway is promptly plowed and maintained in the winter. We are close to parks and restaurants. Nice ambiance. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets).

Feb 15 – 22

G$95,323 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Spencer

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews

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.

Jul 19 – 26

G$36,533 GYD per night

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Home in Ithaca

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews

Cayuga Lake Retreat in Ithaca

We are happy to share this sweet lakeside cottage--our pride and joy. Come be uplifted and restored in an intimate retreat space with great light, lake views and water access at the southern edge of Cayuga Lake. You will have the whole house to yourself. One bedroom upstairs, plus a sofa-bed in a “lake room” area that serves as a second bedroom with privacy curtains and sliding glass doors.

Oct 7 – 14

G$69,360 GYD per night