Cottage in Cayuga Lake, NY
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Ideal for urban professionals, university parents, adventurous families, honeymooning couples, aspiring writers, and all others looking to really get away and relax in a beautiful setting. DURING THE PRIMARY RENTAL SEASON FROM JUNE 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2026, THE COTTAGE RENTS FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX NIGHTS.
This very private cottage is conveniently located 10 miles north of Ithaca, two miles from Trumansburg, and two miles past Taughannock State Park, in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country. Parking is on same level as the cottage, perched between Cayuga Lake and green woodland. Sturdy staircase leads down to Cayuga Lake, where there is ample space for relaxing and enjoying lakeside activities.
First floor of this very appealing 1,250 square foot cottage includes a full kitchen with dining area offering a memorable view; a living room with a decorative stone fireplace and mahogany floor; and a large, bright sitting room with a sofa bed, converting to a downstairs bedroom.
The second floor features two generous bedrooms and a bath. The downstairs sitting room has beautiful, sweeping lake views and opens via a sliding glass door to a 25-foot-long wood deck overlooking the lake. With Adirondack chairs along with a patio table and chairs, the deck is a perfect spot to kick back, relax and enjoy the outstanding view.
Twin Pines Cottage sleeps up to 6 persons - two in each second floor bedroom, and two in the first floor sitting room. All floors are natural wood. The cottage, outfitted with electric heat, is insulated and features an air conditioner in the living room along with ceiling fans in each bedroom. Next to the cottage is a generous parking area with a large lawn and extensive woods beyond. Outside the kitchen is an additional deck with a charcoal grill.
Down the staircase, 90 feet of lakefront offers a dock and lakeside cabana with a table and chairs, mini-refrigerator and fishing gear. Lakeside there are lawn chairs for relaxing, a picnic table and a fire ring for memorable beach campfires.
The cottage interior offers a number of Adirondack-lodge style features including a fieldstone fireplace, barnwood accents, hand-crafted wood entry doors and wood trim with the tree bark intact. Comfortable contemporary furnishings and antique accents combine to create a pleasing, classic interior ambiance. Twin Pines is furnished with two sofas, a recliner, a convertible sofa bed and Oriental rugs. The eat-in kitchen with beautiful granite countertops and oak cabinets is fully equipped. The main second floor bedroom has 18 feet of sliding glass windows overlooking Cayuga Lake.
With spectacular sunrises at dawn and a starlit sky at night, Twin Pines offers beautiful views of Cayuga Lake to the east and relaxing views of woods to the west.
Other amenities: Twin Pines has WiFi, smart TV in living room, and most cellphone connections work well. Clean linens (towels, washcloths, sheets, pillow cases, blankets, quilts) provided weekly. Twelve gallons of bottled drinking water provided per week. A canoe and a 14-foot rowboat along with life jackets are available on-site.
Keywords: Cottage, lakefront cottage, lakehouse, lake view.
This very private cottage is conveniently located 10 miles north of Ithaca, two miles from Trumansburg, and two miles past Taughannock State Park, in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country. Parking is on same level as the cottage, perched between Cayuga Lake and green woodland. Sturdy staircase leads down to Cayuga Lake, where there is ample space for relaxing and enjoying lakeside activities.
First floor of this very appealing 1,250 square foot cottage includes a full kitchen with dining area offering a memorable view; a living room with a decorative stone fireplace and mahogany floor; and a large, bright sitting room with a sofa bed, converting to a downstairs bedroom.
The second floor features two generous bedrooms and a bath. The downstairs sitting room has beautiful, sweeping lake views and opens via a sliding glass door to a 25-foot-long wood deck overlooking the lake. With Adirondack chairs along with a patio table and chairs, the deck is a perfect spot to kick back, relax and enjoy the outstanding view.
Twin Pines Cottage sleeps up to 6 persons - two in each second floor bedroom, and two in the first floor sitting room. All floors are natural wood. The cottage, outfitted with electric heat, is insulated and features an air conditioner in the living room along with ceiling fans in each bedroom. Next to the cottage is a generous parking area with a large lawn and extensive woods beyond. Outside the kitchen is an additional deck with a charcoal grill.
Down the staircase, 90 feet of lakefront offers a dock and lakeside cabana with a table and chairs, mini-refrigerator and fishing gear. Lakeside there are lawn chairs for relaxing, a picnic table and a fire ring for memorable beach campfires.
The cottage interior offers a number of Adirondack-lodge style features including a fieldstone fireplace, barnwood accents, hand-crafted wood entry doors and wood trim with the tree bark intact. Comfortable contemporary furnishings and antique accents combine to create a pleasing, classic interior ambiance. Twin Pines is furnished with two sofas, a recliner, a convertible sofa bed and Oriental rugs. The eat-in kitchen with beautiful granite countertops and oak cabinets is fully equipped. The main second floor bedroom has 18 feet of sliding glass windows overlooking Cayuga Lake.
With spectacular sunrises at dawn and a starlit sky at night, Twin Pines offers beautiful views of Cayuga Lake to the east and relaxing views of woods to the west.
Other amenities: Twin Pines has WiFi, smart TV in living room, and most cellphone connections work well. Clean linens (towels, washcloths, sheets, pillow cases, blankets, quilts) provided weekly. Twelve gallons of bottled drinking water provided per week. A canoe and a 14-foot rowboat along with life jackets are available on-site.
Keywords: Cottage, lakefront cottage, lakehouse, lake view.
Amenities at Twin Pines, Charming Cayuga Lakefront Cottage w/amazing views
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Cayuga Lake, NY
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
The view of the lake was the best, with beautiful sunrise, sunset & even a double rainbow one day! The cottage had everything we needed. The hosts were very accommodating, friendly and helpful.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Great location and beautiful view of the lake!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
This cottage is everything you need for a fun stay in Ithaca. The location is perfect - between state parks and town. The cottage is so cozy (I don’t mean small, just cozy). Owners were amazingly responsive and kind. Thanks for a fabulous anniversary weekend!
6 / 10Average·Oct 2024
We were incredibly excited to book this location, the views are splendid and the privacy is unmatched! We had a great weekend.
Cleanliness: we stayed in early October, so likely the cabin was nearing the end of its season of use. But there were cobwebs around some furniture with spiders and dust on ceiling fans, in high ceiling corners and above sleeping areas. As well, we were made aware of a bee problem on the deck, the night of our arrival that dampened our morning coffee views. The property could use a deep clean, but other than that it was very organized and comfortable. We consistently reminded ourselves it was a cabin but for spending a lot of $$$ on a 3 night weekend VRBO rather than a state park cabin, it should have been in better shape.
Hosts: were great! Their introduction and availability was very compassionate. They have a wonderful property. When messaged about the spider web/cleanliness issue they came over that day to clean the areas we had pointed out in our message.
Overall: If you’re comfortable with the daily rate and some dust and dirt, go for it! It’s a cute and cozy lived in cabin. Be mindful that the rooms upstairs are shared by a thin wall and sliding glass door so there is little privacy up there. The views in the summer and the zero entry water access would have me sold. Thank you to the hosts:)
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(86 Ratings)
"The view of the lake was the best, with beautiful sunrise, sunset & even a double rainbow one day! The cottage had everything we needed. The hosts were very accommodating, friendly and helpful. "
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