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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.

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.

Lakeside Suite Retreat w/ King Minutes from Town
Welcome to our Lakefront Studio! This extremely popular unit with an unbeatable sunrise view is back on Airbnb after a 2-year break for a major exterior remodel. The convenient location allows easy access to downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and IC in minutes. Walkable to the famous Cass Park and a short drive from Taughannock Park. Make use of the lakefront dock to swim and enjoy the provided kayaks. We are located at the base of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, so you can get the full FLX experience!

Studio Apartment by Parks Lake Wineries & Cornell
Lovely studio apartment above Cayuga Lake, walking distance to the state park swimming area and trails. Walk to the park on the road or a trail, an uphill climb on the way back. Fully equipped kitchen including refrigerator, stove, toaster, microwave, pots, pans, dinner ware and coffee maker. Willow Creek Rd. is the closest residential area to Taughannock Falls State Park, where you can swim, hike, fish, kayak and boat. Close to wineries! Well heated and cozy in the winter, AC in summer.

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.

Amazing View, spacious, jacuzzi, swimming, hiking
This 1 BR home is great for a getaway. Only 2 miles from downtown Ithaca & 5 minutes from Cornell. Located at the end of the Song neighborhood in Ecovillage, with large yard. Deep Japanese tub with jacuzzi. 800 sf. Organic gardens, swimming pond, playground, outdoor furniture and grill. 175 acres of forest and pathways for hiking. or skiing. Friendly neighborhood with quiet time from 9:30 pm to 7 am. Enjoy Ithaca gorges, parks, Cayuga lake, great food, music and wineries..

Serene Lake Retreat w/ Stunning Views Close to CU
Charming 2-Bedroom Log Lake Home with Modern Comforts! Embrace serene views from the side patio, covered deck, indoor viewing room, or explore the spacious lakeside yard. Recent renovations blend rustic charm with a contemporary interior. Only 8 mins from Cornell, 12 mins to IC, and 8 mins to downtown. Conveniently located near wineries, restaurants, hiking trails, and more! Accommodates 4 guests with a queen bed and bunk beds. Kayaks also available for your enjoyment!

Enjoy Cottage Life on Cayuga Lake
Beautiful Cayuga Lake location, featuring docks, seasonal floating bouncer, 2 kayaks, a canoe, and a row boat, perfect for a leisurely paddle. Outdoor grill and beautiful new deck added to the side yard. Just 1 mile to town. Views of Ithaca and Cornell University. Newly renovated kitchen, bedrooms and bath. Close to walking, cycling trails (aka Ithaca's Black Diamond Trail) and Ithaca restaurants. Just a five minute drive to Taughannock Falls State Park.

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.

Cottage on Songbird Pond
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil hideaway. Located less than 10 miles from Cornell and downtown Ithaca, you will be in an off-grid remote escape (limited to no wifi!) with a large pond (3/4 acre) perfect for swimming all summer and fall, and an epic view scape of rural upstate New York. Abutting a working farm, the cabin is perfect for nature lovers, birders, and romantic getaways.

The Rhodie House
The Rhodie House is located on the West shore of Cayuga Lake. It is close to Ithaca, wineries and parks. Cornell University can be seen from the dock. The lake frontage includes 80 ft. of gravel beach as well as a wooden dock. The cottage has a wrap around deck with great lake views. There are over 20 rhododendron bushes on the property. A smart TV allows streaming your favorite shows.
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- Cornell University
- Watkins Glen State Park
- Greek Peak Mountain Resort
- Bristol Mountain
- Taughannock Falls State Park
- Cayuga Lake State Park
- Song Mountain Resort
- Watkins Glen International
- Keuka Lake State Park
- Chenango Valley State Park
- Cascadilla Gorge Trail
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- Hunt Hollow Ski Club
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