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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.

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.

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!

Rustic Retreat- Hiking,waterfalls,wineries,CU,IC
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!

Vintage Charmer Waterfall views! sleeps 5!
BRAND NEW renovated bathroom as of March 22, new kitchen countertops as of summer '23. Two living rooms, add'l TV room, dining room and creek views right from the back yard! Decorated in original Vintage Mid Century furniture, Fox House Falls is a chance to experience the culture and natural beauty of downtown Ithaca in a private home made for relaxation. 2 minute drive or walkable to: restaurants, shops, Cornell, Ithaca Farmers Market, Cayuga Lake. Read full house description below please.

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.

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 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. New photos - art mostly gone- projects in drive.

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.

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!

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.

Charming Cayuga Lake Front Cottage
We rent only Sunday-Sunday in summer so if the dates are grayed out, please change your check-in and check-out dates to Sunday. Less than 2 miles from downtown Ithaca, This charming 2 bedroom Lake House on the West Shore of Cayuga Lake has off street parking for 2 cars and its own adorable Waterfalls with spectacular views. * Our Pet Policy* We will consider up to 2 Dogs each weighing 20 Lbs or less to accompany our guests, please inquire if needed.
Popular amenities for Tompkins County waterfront rentals
Waterfront apartment rentals

Romantic Rose Retreat Cayuga Lakefront Hideaway!

Ithaca Boat House - Cayuga Lake Rental-Upper unit

Seneca Shale Shores

Private Floor on Cayuga Lake Shore

3 Mi to Seneca Lake: Couple's Apt w/ River Access

Relaxxxx, Just Having A Lil Fun!

Capriotti's Loft at the Finger Lakes House

Private Year-round Lakefront on Seneca Wine Trail
Waterfront house rentals

Cayuga lake cottage with private lake access

Great Location! Colleges! Hiking! Ithaca Commons!

Cayuga Lakeside Cottage

Serene Lake Retreat w/ Stunning Views Close to CU

Lake house with lake access!

3Bed/2Bath Lakehouse with Private Docks & Deck

Grandpa's Cottage on Cayuga

FL I - Cayuga Lake front home, 5 miles to Ithaca
Other waterfront vacation rentals

Luxury LakeHouse Paddleboat/board/Kayak/Privt Dock

Cayuga Lake house with 200 ft. of Lakefront!

Cayuga Lake House, Near Ithaca

Beautiful Lake Front Living!

Sauna and Lake View Guesthouse

Lakehouse on Cayuga

Serene Lakeside Retreat w/ Private Dock & Viewdeck

Scenic 3B/2BA Lakehome Near Cornell, Town and More
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- Cornell University
- Watkins Glen State Park
- Greek Peak Mountain Resort
- Taughannock Falls State Park
- Bristol Mountain
- Cayuga Lake State Park
- Song Mountain Resort
- Watkins Glen International
- Keuka Lake State Park
- Chenango Valley State Park
- Cascadilla Gorge Trail
- Sciencenter
- Hunt Hollow Ski Club
- Clark Reservation State Park
- Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
- Bet the Farm Winery
- Keuka Spring Vineyards
- Standing Stone Vineyards
- Fox Run Vineyards
- Six Mile Creek Vineyard
- Hunt Country Vineyards