Waterfront vacation rentals in Cayuga Lake

Waterfront Home with Sauna on Seneca Lake FLX

Unwind at Red Oak Retreat, a private waterfront home located in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country! This Seneca Lake escape features an expansive deck with magnificent sunset lake views, 100ft of lakeside lawn with a fire pit and kayaks. The property also boasts a two-story seasonal lakeside boathouse with bedroom and game area. Enjoy more than 15 vineyards within a 5 minute drive, with Watkins Glen State Park, "The Glen" Race Track, and Finger Lakes National Forest are only 15 minutes away.

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.

The Lakeview Nook – Midcentury Modern 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, downtown, restaurants, the farmer's market, wineries, all within a few minutes drive of your rental. This unit is fully private, with no shared areas/entrance with the other unit.

Private Year-round Lakefront on Seneca Wine Trail

You’ll enter a Large, Luxurious, Private studio apartment in beautiful Arts & Crafts style. *Located on a Town Maintained secluded lake-side road on the shores of the east side of Seneca Lake. *Ten-foot Coffered Ceilings *On the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. *We welcome visitors all year round. A wonderful option for couples looking for a private, quiet place to get away. *Many custom-crafted details. *2 additional guests can be accommodated with a fold-out sofa bed (an additional fee. )

Modern Retreat-Hiking, waterfalls, kingbed, hottub

Enjoy your next Finger Lakes vacation at the Rustic Red Retreat! Located just outside of Ithaca, and a short drive to Cornell, this home is nestled next to a peaceful pond and provides modern amenities with rustic charm. The beautiful hand-hewn beams, reclaimed materials, and fireplace offer a warm, cozy stay after a busy day exploring the area. Enjoy numerous state parks, incredible waterfalls, wineries, breweries, restaurants, and all the seasonal events that the Finger Lakes have to offer!

Private Floor on Cayuga Lake Shore

Private ground floor contains two bedrooms (queen and twin XL beds), bathroom, and family room. Family room has sofa bed, TV, internet, ice machine, kitchenette, bottled water dispenser, and refrigerator. Several steps from Cayuga Lake in the middle of the Cayuga Wine Trail. Very close to wineries, cideries, distillery, and beer garden. Lakefront (shared with owner) includes a propane grill, picnic table, kayaks, and dock for fishing or swimming. Easy walk down beach for children.

Waterfront Escape in Seneca Lake Wine Country

A true refuge... peaceful, quiet and majestic. The house is right on the lake with gorgeous views of Seneca lake. Large windows overlook the lake from the living room and front bedroom. Single family detached home situated on a dead-end street limited to local traffic, this 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom year-round home will provide you with everything you need for your next getaway. The house is perfect for 2 couples or a family of four. Bonus room above the boathouse with a pull out sofa.

Heron Cottage on Cayuga Lake

Heron Cottage is a newly renovated, year-round lakeside getaway on Cayuga Lake! Just 2 miles south of Aurora, and a 5 minute walk to Long Point State Park with access to a public boat launch, swimming/playground/picnic area and stunning lake views. This cozy cottage offers a truly unique experience with beautiful lakeviews and 22 acres of private wooded trails behind it. Heron Cottage is the perfect spot to enjoy Fingerlakes wineries & breweries and is minutes from The Inns of Aurora.

Brand new luxury lakefront home on Cayuga Lake!

Newly built luxury accommodations on Cayuga Lake in the heart of the FLX. 4 BR (5 Beds). 3 full baths. Laundry. Wifi. Central Air. 75" Smart TV. High-end finishes. Nearby amenities include: Cayuga Wine Trail Cayuga Lake State Park Women's Rights National Historic Park del Lago Casino & Resort Waterloo Premium Shopping Outlets Taughannock Falls State Park Ithaca (Cornell University & Ithaca College) Watkins Glen State Park Family built, owned, and managed since 2022. Be our guest!

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.

Lake Home on Cayuga - Kayaks included

*The host has covered 100% of the guest Airbnb fees on this 90 ft of private lake front property* Have dinner on the screened in porch while watching the sunset. Roast marshmallows by the fire pit. Jump off the dock and swim in fresh water or float alongside on the kayaks provided. Take a wine tour by boat. Hike trails and see the waterfalls at our local state parks. Rent a boat from the marina next door. For couples, families, friends, and water enthusiasts, this has it all!

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.