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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.

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.

Private Year-round Lakefront on Seneca Wine Trail
You’ll enter a Large, Luxurious, Private studio apartment in beautiful Arts & Crafts style. *Located on a Town Maintained secluded lake-side road on the shores of the east side of Seneca Lake. *Ten-foot Coffered Ceilings *On the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. *We welcome visitors all year round. A wonderful option for couples looking for a private, quiet place to get away. *Many custom-crafted details. *2 additional guests can be accommodated with a fold-out sofa bed (an additional fee. )

Scenic 3B/2BA Lakehome Near Cornell, Town and More
Welcome to this cozy 3 bedroom/2 bathroom lake home with stunning views from every level. The perfect combination of 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/ 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a large, well stocked kitchen. Accessible to Ithaca's finest restaurants, Cornell University & Ithaca College, wineries & all the Finger Lakes have to offer.

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!

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!

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!

Gorgeous Hilltop Paradise with epic views and pond
A beautiful slice of nature and unique cabin on 30 acres of land with modern ammenities. Enjoy distant views of hills through huge windows overlooking a swimming pond. It's a retreat for every season, featuring beautiful fall folliage, 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!

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.
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 20 holiday rentals in Ithaca

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Ithaca holiday rentals start at $25 SGD per night before taxes and fees

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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20 of Ithaca holiday rentals include wifi 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!

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Ithaca’s top spots include Cornell University, Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Sciencenter
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