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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.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 306 reviews
Industrial House- Cosy Campfire Nights + WFH Tech
Industrial vibes in a rural setting. Featuring an updated fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and furniture, and thoughtful touches like desks with dual monitors for remote work. Outside enjoy the campfire pit, BBQ, and peaceful setting. EV charger. Professionally designed, managed, and cleaned. Dog friendly (no cats) *Our newly built home is 1/2 of a side-by-side duplex. Each home is extremely quiet and has fully private indoor and outdoor space so you get the most out of your rural getaway
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews
Haven Woods, quiet house, minutes to Ithaca w/ AC
"Haven Woods", Quiet country remodeled home on 36 acres, 10 minutes from Cornell University and 12 Minutes from downtown Ithaca and Ithaca College. 5 minutes from Ithaca airport. Many restaurants nearby. 3 bedroom, 2 bath remodeled home, fully equipped kitchen, game room, fields and woods & pond. No neighbors nearby, very quiet and peaceful. Close to nature. Wild turkey, deer, coyotes, fox. Close to state parks and numerous falls and gorges. Finger Lakes Wine Trails. Many hiking trails nearby.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews
Sparrow Creek Airbnb
Sparrow Creek is located at the southern end of Cayuga Lake. Enjoy the back deck off the kitchen overlooking a wooded landscape and a meandering creek. The area is friendly and within 15 minutes to downtown Ithaca and surrounding areas. We have the essentials for an amazing Ithaca getaway being close to state parks, gorges, waterfalls, Cornell University, Ithaca College, downtown Commons, wine trails, year-round activities and attractions in the beautiful surrounding Finger Lakes region.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 292 reviews
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.
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 231 reviews
Beautiful Lake Front Living!
Lake front living! Enjoy coffee on the expansive deck, jump off the dock for a swim, or take the paddleboard for a ride. Watch the stunning sunset every night. Convenient Ithaca location, directly on Cayuga Lake. This 3-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home is minutes from downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and Ithaca College. AC mini-splits in each of the 3 bedrooms (no AC downstairs). Kayaks and paddleboard available for use. Explore all that the Finger Lakes Region has to offer. We look forward to your stay!
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
Classic Charm, Modern Comfort
Escape to a charming historic home with original woodwork and modern accents. Perfect for a cozy getaway or as a home base for outdoor adventures. Enjoy the vibrancy of downtown living, close to nature! Located just around the corner from popular Gimme Coffee Shop, Ramen, Pizza, Bars, Breweries + more! City of Ithaca #STR-25-62 5 min drive to Cornell, Farmers Market, Trader Joes 10 min walk to Ithaca Commons <10 min drive to Ithaca College, hiking gorges, shopping, grocery + wineries
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviews
Downtown Ithaca New Build – Award-Winning Stay
Welcome to our beautifully designed, freshly built ADU—a 2024 Pride of Ownership Award recipient! This one-of-a-kind downtown retreat is perfect for visiting families, couples, and professionals seeking an authentic Ithacan getaway. Enjoy inviting living spaces, a well-appointed kitchen, and a private outdoor area to unwind. Nestled in a convenient location, you are moments away from parks, restaurants, universities, and local attractions. City of Ithaca STR Permit Number STR-25-1
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews
Awesome House on Cayuga Lake!
Great for families!! 1196 E. Shore Drive is a fabulous rustic lake house (circa 1890) on Cayuga Lake 2.5 miles from downtown Ithaca. 330 ft of frontage w/ full sun and awesome sunsets. Huge dock and hot tub. Private. NOTE: the railroad tracks come close to the house and so does the road (traffic noise during the week is noticeable). And because of the tracks, the driveway is SHORT AND STEEP. Price based on # of people. See below. Booking guest must be at least 25 years old.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviews
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.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews
Vintage Charmer Waterfall views!
Two living rooms, front and back porches, add'l TV room/office, 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. Less than 15 minute drive to Ithaca College. Read full house description below please.
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 281 reviews
Craftsman cottage near Cornell & Cayuga wine trail
Welcome to the upstate cottage of your dreams! This petite charmer has been tastefully renovated to curate a boutique guest experience. Enjoy cooking meals in the sunny gourmet kitchen, spinning 45s on the turntable, drinking coffee on the front porch, or relaxing on the patio by a wood-burning chiminea. Fully-fenced yard with mature trees & bistro lighting, main floor king bed & bath, two living rooms, two fireplaces! Minutes to downtown, hiking, waterfalls, IC, Cornell.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 242 reviewsPopular amenities for house rentals in Cayuga Heights
House rentals with a pool

Beemans home on the hill.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews
Comfy Ranch House 3BR/2BA
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews
Sunset Beach on Seneca Lake 5BR Retreat Pool&Dock
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
Modern Lakeside Villa with Pool and Hot Tub
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews
Sleeps 10 Heated Pool, Hot tub, pickleball court.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews
The Honeycrisp House at Beak & Skiff
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviews
Cazenovia Farmhouse with a Private Pool
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews
Private Cottage with Pool Between the Lakes
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 84 reviewsWeekly house rentals

Hayt's Chapel
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 614 reviews
Scenic 3B/2BA Lakehome Near Cornell, Town and More
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews
Charming Cayuga Lake Front Cottage
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews
10 min to Ithaca • Green Retreat • Infrared Sauna
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews
Pet-friendly Modern Victorian—Privacy & Location
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews
Comfortable home available for short term rental
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews
Willow Cottage-Stylish, Ideal For Family Getaways
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews
2 Bedroom .3 miles from commons
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsPrivate house rentals

Midcentury Modern home w/Hot Tub (2 mi to Falls)
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 228 reviews
Forested Cabin with Seasonal Lakeview
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews
Ithaca is Gorges Airbnb
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews
The Bennett House
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews
Gunilla's Sunny Home with a Lake View
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 82 reviews
Gorgeous historic inn in downtown Ithaca
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 91 reviews
Spacious 5BR • Valley & Lake Views • Near Cornell
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews
Lake Front Home 3bed/2bath on Cayuga Lake - Ithaca
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 82 reviewsDestinations to explore
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