
Waterfront vacation rentals in Ithaca
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Explore 20 vacation rentals in Ithaca

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Ithaca vacation rentals start at R 323 ZAR per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
10 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Ithaca vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Ithaca rentals

4.9 Average rating
Ithaca stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Ithaca's top spots, include Cornell University, Cascadilla Gorge Trail, and Sciencenter
Top-rated waterfront rentals in Ithaca
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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.
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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.
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Gorgeous Hilltop Paradise with epic views and pond
A beautiful slice of nature and unique cottage on 30 acres of land with modern amenities. Enjoy distant views of hills through huge windows overlooking distant hills and a swimming pond. It's a retreat for every season, featuring beautiful fall foliage, hiking, cross-country skiing and a lush and picturesque spring and summer. The house features a round kitchen and bedroom with a vaulted ceiling. Enjoy a giant view of the sky, fire pit by the pond, the sound of frogs, meditate, relax, or … work!
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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.
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Cayuga Lakefront Getaway
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!
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Lakefront Perfect For Familiy, Wineries, Colleges
Relax in our single family home in the Town of Ithaca. We are only 1.5 miles from downtown Ithaca, but it is a world apart. Clean, stylish home with amazing lake views. Swim off our private dock and enjoy the lakeside firepit. Kayaks, canoe provided. Our heat and air conditioning work year round. We are located near Finger Lakes Wineries, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca Farmer's Market and the Commons. Launch your boat from nearby Treman Marina.
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Modern Retreat-waterfalls, hottub, king bed, CU
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!
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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.
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Tranquil cozy wellness getaway
Perfect wellness retreat with sauna and pond for polar plunge/skating or swim. Cozy,private, light filled, spacious loft. Floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking woods and private pond, a sauna for use anytime, large garden, towering trees,open, uncluttered one large room loft. Hiking/biking/running/ski trails out front door. Brewery, vineyard, golf course nearby. Safe, quiet, surrounded by nature for a recharge. Alice H Cook’s house previously. There may be art projects in drive.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Waterfront apartment rentals

Private Year-round Lakefront on Seneca Wine Trail
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Relaxxxx, Just Having A Lil Fun!
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Sunny Mid Century Cottage
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DWTN Waterfront-Casino-Vineyards-New Design
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Capriotti's Loft at the Finger Lakes House
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Waterfront Garden Level Apartment
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Modern Studio with Views
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Ithaca Boat House - Cayuga Lake Rental-Upper unit
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Waterfront house rentals

Lakefront House: Hot Tub, Kayaks & Fire Pit
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Charming Cayuga Lake Front Cottage
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Scenic 3B/2BA Lakehome Near Cornell, Town and More
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Beautiful Lake Front Living!
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Riverfront Cottage in Owego, NY
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Finger Lakes Escape • FLX Chalet + Private Pond
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Lake Home on Cayuga - Kayaks included
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Beautiful Keuka Lake home close to Penn Yan.
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Waterfront condo rentals

Spacious & Serene with Breathtaking Views
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Canandaigua Lake Front Condo, Beach, PickleBall
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Hotel Canandaigua Lakefront Condo - Pool/Hot Tub
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Amazing Canandaigua Lake Retreat! 4 bed/3full bath
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Lakeview Condo | Seasonal Hot Tub | Pool | Restaur
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NEW Lakeview Escape | Seasonal Hot Tub | Poolside
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Canandaigua Lake, Beach Access, Hike, Fireplace
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Private Condo | CDGA Lake | Seasonal Hot Tub/Pool
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- Cornell University
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