Cottage in Cayuga Lake, NY
16 guests · 6 bedrooms · 2 baths
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
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this cottage rental
Beloved cabin-coverted-to-cottage perfectly set up for large groups with incomparable access to the lake.
The upstairs of the cottage has two bedrooms (double and single over double bunk bed), a full bathroom, a couch (the best nap spot ever) and futon, and wonderful lake views from its airy and bright open space. The downstairs has a more cabin feel with four bedrooms (queen, double, twin, and single over double bunk bed), kitchen, dining, sitting and living area with stone fireplace, along with a powder room, separate shower, and laundry room.
There is a porch perfect for buffet and drinks setup, a large deck for outdoor eating and enjoying the lake views, and a fire pit on the beach.
The cottage has excellent access to nearby amenities, including the Black Diamond Trail (1 mile), Taughannock State Park (2.5 miles), Cass Park (6 miles), the Boatyard Grille and downtown Ithaca (7 miles), Cornell University (9 miles) and Ithaca College (9 miles).
We have been on VRBO for a couple of seasons now for May-June rentals. We don’t have rental availability during the summer. Come enjoy our favorite spot and reach out with any questions!
The upstairs of the cottage has two bedrooms (double and single over double bunk bed), a full bathroom, a couch (the best nap spot ever) and futon, and wonderful lake views from its airy and bright open space. The downstairs has a more cabin feel with four bedrooms (queen, double, twin, and single over double bunk bed), kitchen, dining, sitting and living area with stone fireplace, along with a powder room, separate shower, and laundry room.
There is a porch perfect for buffet and drinks setup, a large deck for outdoor eating and enjoying the lake views, and a fire pit on the beach.
The cottage has excellent access to nearby amenities, including the Black Diamond Trail (1 mile), Taughannock State Park (2.5 miles), Cass Park (6 miles), the Boatyard Grille and downtown Ithaca (7 miles), Cornell University (9 miles) and Ithaca College (9 miles).
We have been on VRBO for a couple of seasons now for May-June rentals. We don’t have rental availability during the summer. Come enjoy our favorite spot and reach out with any questions!
Amenities at Rustic-chic cottage with fantastic lake access, 15 minutes to Ithaca
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Cayuga Lake, NY
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We had an absolutely perfect weekend at this lake house! If you’re looking for an ultra-modern hotel vibe, this isn't it—instead, it’s overflowing with character, charm, and a spectacular location.The house was the perfect setup for our three families and kids (ages 9–13) to unplug, relax, and play. We spent almost all of our time outside between the great yard, the deck, and the dock, which offered fantastic fishing right off the edge. The back porch was another unexpected highlight. It holds an absolute treasure trove of everything you could possibly need to enjoy the lake, plus a party fridge and a wine fridge that allowed us to stay well-stocked all weekend. Between the wired-up sound system (inside and out), outdoor games, plenty of seating, fire pit and the kayaks and pedal boat, the kids and adults were entertained for hours. It was exactly the kind of getaway we needed to feed the soul and focus on what’s important. We loved every second!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This was such a fun property. ItIs clearly a family home as there was every amenity and toy one could think of available. It’s located right on the water with a nice yard area and dock. The house was spacious and very clean, the rooms were lovely and we had a ton of room for our very large party. Between fishing, kayaking, cornhole, and just relaxing on the well-appointed seating areas in the house, everyone had something to do. Linens, towels, kitchen utensils and needs were plentiful. There was even lots of wood for the firepit. This is definitely not a high-end, luxury place. It is clearly well lived-in and homey with lots of eclectic stuff. Only one downside, we spent quite some time cleaning up the geese droppings all over the dock and the yard but that was not a huge deal and once cleaned out, they didn’t seem to come back so we didn’t have to do it again during our stay. All in all, this was a perfect property for my family and we all loved it. Cayuga Lake is beautiful!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
House was clean and well-equipped. The host responded to questions promptly. A pet-friendly, family-friendly spot. Kayaks for both adults and kids. Lots to do in the area. Would go back in a heartbeat!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The space was very family and pet friendly. Any supplies we needed were right there. It’s very close to all activities. The house was very clean and we would highly recommend it!
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(14 Ratings)
"We had an absolutely perfect weekend at this lake house! If you’re looking for an ultra-modern hotel vibe, this isn't it—instead, it’s overflowing with character, charm, and a spectacular location.The..."
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