Charming Cayuga Lake Front Cottage

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.

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.

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The space

The Lake side bedroom of this one story Cottage has sliding glass doors over looking the lake. Walk out of the sliding glass doors, and you're on the Deck. The second bedroom has a work station and skylight.

The fully equipped Kitchen with dishwasher opens to into the Living and Dining room area. This area is full of windows looking onto the lake. The Cottage has vaulted wooden ceilings with skylights, making the space feel opened and bright.

The lakeside of the Cottage has a covered porch with Table and Chairs leading to a gas grill. Walk past the covered porch and your on the outer deck.
While sitting at the table and chairs on the outer deck, you can see a great distance up and down the lake, including Stewart Park and Cornell University.

Walk down 2 flights of stairs from the outer deck and you're at the Lake level.
The Lake level has the Sun deck, with a chair swing and a Gazebo with table and chairs.
There is a dock at lake level with 3 Kayaks.
On the other side of Sundeck is a grassy area with a fire pit and chairs.

The Cottage is close to many wineries and attractions, including Taughannock Falls State Park and Hangar Theater. Black Diamond Trail is across the street.


Please note that we only rent to up to two families due to a neighborhood restriction. We do not rent to groups of friends.
Total number of registered guests staying at cottage shall not exceed 4 people. Total number of visitors including registered guest shall not exceed 10 people at any one time.

All outdoor music must be at a volume that cannot be heard by the neighboring properties.

The space is perfect for a couples getaway or a small family retreat.

Interaction with guests

Available by phone or text when and if needed.

Other things to note

There are approximately 6 flights of steep stairs with landings from the parking area to the Cottage; approximately 70 steps.
There are 2 flights of steep stairs with a landing from the Cottage to the Lake level with approximately 26 steps.
All tenants and guest must be able to navigate stairs with ease. Unfortunately it is not handicapped accessible.

Although the dock may be used for sunning and swimming, absolutely no boats of any size are permitted to be tied to the dock. The Dock is a portable dock and will not support boats. The boat lift absolutely may not be used by renters or guests for any purpose.

- Tenant agrees that all use of the dock for swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing, or any other purpose by Tenant , his or her family, dependents and guests shall be at the sole risk of the Tenant. Tenant shall always wear life jackets when using the Kayaks or canoe. Tenant agrees to indemnify the Landlord and hold the Landlord harmless from any damages for personal injury or property damage resulting from use of the premises and/or the lake.

Please note that during the times the cottage is not rented I reside at the Cottage with my 2 cats and 2 dogs. Potential renters with pet allergies should be aware that this property has two small dogs and two cats in residence with the owner when the cottage is not rented.

* Our Pet Policy* We will consider up to 2 Dogs each weighing 20 Lbs or less to accompany our guests, please inquire if needed.


Winter guests: We deliver property with shoveled steps. Thereafter tenants are responsible for snow removal.