
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 324 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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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, Sciencenter, and Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Top-rated waterfront rentals in Ithaca
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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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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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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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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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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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Riverfront Cottage in Owego, New York
Welcome to our charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom riverside retreat in Owego, NY! This home is a haven of comfort with an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room. Step through sliding glass doors onto a large deck, where the Susquehanna River's beauty unfolds before you. Enjoy Owego's revitalized downtown shops and restaurants, or explore the nearby attractions of the Finger lake wineries, the nature trails/waterfalls of Ithaca and Watkins Glen, or the artistry of the Corning Glassworks
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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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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.
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Waterfront apartment rentals

Waterfront Second-Floor Apartment on Cayuga Lake
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Romantic Rose Retreat Cayuga Lakefront Hideaway!
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DWTN Waterfront-Casino-Vineyards-New Design
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Ithaca Boat House - Cayuga Lake Rental-Upper unit
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Modern Studio with Views
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3BR Near Owasco Lake| 2 Decks | Kayaks & PoolTable
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Relaxxxx, Just Having A Lil Fun!
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Canal Loft Retreat: Seneca Falls Serenity
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Country Tucked Inn, with pond Sauna woods hunting.
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Private Waterfront Home Wine Trail Hot Tub Dock
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Lakefront House: Hot Tub, Kayaks & Fire Pit
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Waterfront Escape in Seneca Lake Wine Country
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Beautiful Lake Front Living!
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Lake House-Sunset Views-HOT TUB-Couples Retreat
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Scenic 3B/2BA Lakehome Near Cornell, Town and More
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Finger Lakes Dropstar on Cayuta LAKEFRONT
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Waterfront condo rentals

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