Private Lake House on Cayuga Lake in wine country near Taughannock Park
House in Cayuga Lake, NY
14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Gorgeous indoor outdoor house with decks overlooking Cayuga Lake. Private patio, fire pit and lawn on breakwalls at lake side. House is newly built in 2020 with 2 story windows lakeside and open room with living room, dining room and kitchen for gathering. A large deck outside this living area overlooks the lake and includes a covered eating area with gas grill and table . Central air along with HRV air exchange system allows you to create the perfect environment. Gas fireplace in living room. Four of five bedrooms have sweeping lake views and queen beds, fifth room has two single beds. A pull out queen size couch and queen sized futon will accommodate four additional guests. Master bedroom on the main floor has walk in closets, attached bathroom and linen closet. Master bedroom also has door access to deck. Bedroom on second floor has private covered balcony. There is a large covered deck on the second floor with deck chairs for relaxing.
Kitchen is fully equipped with stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, dishes, pots and pans and appliances. Clothes washer and dryer are included.
Enjoy a private 100 foot lakefront lawn, patio and dock with a short walk down to the lake. Three kayaks, a paddleboard and johnboat are available for guests in the summer months. Property is five miles north of Taughannock Park, 13 miles north of Ithaca, Cornell and Ithaca College and at the southern end of the Cayuga Lake wine trail.
Kitchen is fully equipped with stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, dishes, pots and pans and appliances. Clothes washer and dryer are included.
Enjoy a private 100 foot lakefront lawn, patio and dock with a short walk down to the lake. Three kayaks, a paddleboard and johnboat are available for guests in the summer months. Property is five miles north of Taughannock Park, 13 miles north of Ithaca, Cornell and Ithaca College and at the southern end of the Cayuga Lake wine trail.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Cayuga Lake, NY
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The property was perfect for our family of 10. Everyone had their own space but perfect areas for all to gather. The weather was dicey in the beginning of the week but there is plenty to do in the area. Hiking, boating and wineries kept us busy. The end of the week we had perfect dock and fire pit time. We definitely want to come back!!
5.0 / 5.0
We all had such a wonderful time in the gorgeous finger lakes at this beautiful house. The kids especially enjoyed the water and dock and the other amenities. Thanks to Dave everything went smoothly.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our 2nd straight summer staying for a week at this beautiful lakehouse. It’s such a great house. The owners have made some nice upgrades from last year including rock steps that now go the lake, And improvements to the hot tub. We had a lovely time, and hope to keep coming yearly.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was spotless and very clean, it was stocked with many items to use for cooking or making coffee. The grill worked very well on the deck. Overall the place was perfect for our group and we had a great time
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time with our family at "Red Oak".
Plenty of room for the 13 of us! The kitchen was well stocked with all the necessary spices and condiments plus coffee and tea! A quick drive from local attractions, but we spent a lot of time fishing from the dock, boating, swimming and just relaxing. Dave is a gracious and friendly host, happy to help if we had questions. My only suggestion (very minor) would be a quick sweeping of the steps and lower deck area. We all loved our stay and heartily recommend the property!
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed at this beautiful lake house the weekend of our daughter’s Cornell graduation, May 2024. We were a party of 10 and the house was spacious and roomy. Location was perfect to Ithaca, within 15 to 20 minutes and to wineries toward Ovid, Romulus, and along Cayuga lake. The house was very clean and well stacked with all our kitchen needs. Comfortable beds and lots of quality linens and towels! We enjoyed the ping pong table in the basement area! Great WI-FI, fireplace, kayaks, paddle boards snd lots of balconies with amazing lake view. Dave was a wonderful host. Overall an excellent and wonderful stay!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was beautiful and had every amenity you could hope for: dishes, cutlery, lots of cooking utensils, paper products, towels, cleaning supplies, etc. There was a big porch on the main floor and two private porches on the second floor that had beautiful views of the lake. There were also kayaks to get out on the lake. The surrounding area had vineyards and cideries. We went to the Women’s history museum nearby and Taughannock Park was also nearby. Highly recommend this house.
5.0 / 5.0
Very well appointed. So many windows for wonderful views everywhere. Did not want for any kitchen items (including aluminum foil, plastic wrap, common spices, coffee kcups). Lots of towels and beach towels. Ping pong! Wine fridge! Washer/dryer. Regular coffee maker and Keurig.
Dave very responsive and considerate.
Stayed there mid October but would not hesitate to come back in summer.
Finger Lakes wonderful place to visit.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Dave’s beautiful lakefront home. Our group of 10 adults had plenty of room to spread out and/or come together as a group. The home is very clean, comfortable and well stocked. The weather prevented us from spending time on the lake, but the view from the deck made up for it. Dave was a wonderful host!
5.0 / 5.0
Dave's house is exactly as listed - plenty of space to spread out. Great kitchen / dining area and we loved the outdoor decks. Access to the lake was down 2 sets of stairs, but once at the the lake level, the boats, fire pit, dock and chairs were all in good shape. The house is very centrally located for exploring the beautiful Finger Lakes Region. We would rent again for sure!
4.0 / 5.0
Beautiful sunrises on the deck.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a great house on Cayuga Lake. Plenty of room for our party of 10 to spread out and also come together. The kids loved the paddle boards, and others enjoyed the kayaks. The owner was easy to contact and quick to respond.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was everything we’d hoped for. Meticulously clean, well stocked, beautiful lake front, very well equipped kitchen, great Wi-Fi, lots of outdoor seating and water equipment, great beds, lots of linens for our stay. Dave was a pleasure to work with. There is a supermarket 10 min away, many great dining places, 30 min from Ithaca. Beautiful trails nearby. We would definitely return. We fell in love with Lake Cayuga.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Lake House! We enjoyed our family vacation. David was very gracious and helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a beautiful house on Lake Cayuga. The owner Dave was very helpful, showing us around and telling us about the property. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Lots of space on the porches to relax.
5.0 / 5.0
This was such a nice property with great bedroom space and absolutely amazing views of cayuga! It's a new place that is well suited to accommodate family gatherings. We stayed with our friends and their kids as well so we had 6 kids aged 2-8 and this was the best place we have ever stayed for sleeping arrangement and comfort. Dave was an amazing host that was very thoughtful and available with any questions we had! It's very secluded and private but almost equidistant if you're looking to go to Watkins Glen, Ithaca, Geneva, or the Seneca Lake wine trail. The kayaks and paddle board with the private dock available made the trip extra fun.
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay was wonderful. This is an amazing property and Dave was extremely helpful when we had questions. It was everything we were promised and more.
5.0 / 5.0
This property is really lovely and clearly cared for. Dave is a great host and very communicative. This space was perfect for our big group getaway!
5.0 / 5.0
This was a wine trip for 3 couples to the finger lakes. This house on Cayuga Lake was perfect. Each couple had their own floor in the house. The kitchen was large and we enjoyed meals and fellowship. Great host, responsive to inquiries in a timely manner. Would recommend for anyone looking to get away and have quiet.
5.0 / 5.0
host was very friendly and helpful. beautiful home and location. home well stocked. fantastic time.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect House on the Lake.
The house is beautiful and the location is perfect. David, the owner let us use the paddle boards, kayaks, and John boat. We brought a floating foam pad that we tied to the dock and use the whole week. The kitchen is well stocked. My only recommendation would be to add another refrigerator in the closet around the corner from
Kitchen. We had a fun week Hiking the local falls and hanging at the lake. We will definitely go back again. 😊
5.0 / 5.0
Great house - perfect for a big family or group of friends
Loved the lake!
5.0 / 5.0
Great week at Cayuga Lake
The house was beautiful and perfect for our family of 10. There were many places to relax and enjoy the view of the lake. The house is well equipped with kayaks, paddle boards, floats, and life preservers. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. The beds were comfortable and all linens and towels were provided. The host met us at the house on check in and explained things about the house to us and checked in a couple times to make sure everything was going well. Overall an excellent stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Family getaway
Great experience. Beautiful home
Dave was an excellent host
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect week on the lake
We hated to leave this gorgeous spot on the water. Two couples and 3 additional adults, and we all had great times together plus the house provided us all the privacy we needed. Dave exceeded all our expectations as a host, giving us a ton of information ahead of time about the area, suggestions for restaurants, etc. We enjoyed paddling in the kayaks and spending quiet evenings sitting on the dock, listening to the water and watching the birds. Thanks for a wonderful week!
5.0 / 5.0
Delightful family vacation destination
Beautiful property that will delight any guest!!! The waterfront property is perfect for family or group gathering. Plenty of room for everyone to stretch out. We sat on the deck every night for BBQ and took advantage of the on-site water activities. The house is very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Would give 6 stars if I could.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Vacation House
The house is much larger than the photos suggest. The view from almost every room is fantastic. Exceptionally clean and well maintained. The only drawback is the very long gravel road leading down to the house, but the view more than makes up for it. A very enjoyable time for our family and I would like to return someday.
5.0 / 5.0
Wow! What an incredible place!
Our family of 7 people stayed here for 5 days while visiting Ithaca/Cornell for our daughter’s graduation. We were blown away by this house—-the views, the lake access, and the gorgeous house itself. It is a newly constructed house and everything is in beautiful condition, and nicely decorated. . There are windows everywhere with lake views, and there is direct access to the lake. The kitchen is fully furnished with plenty of dishes, cookware and silverware, as well all the other things you would have at your kitchen including plastic wrap, ziplock bags, sharp knives, flour, sugar, etc. The owners encourage people to leave food items when leaving, rather than throwing them away, which meant that there were condiments for making sandwiches, dressing salads etc. This house is a real find!
5.0 / 5.0
Family getaway
Beautiful house in a beautiful location.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Lake House
This house on Cayuga Lake was perfect for our annual family get together. My siblings and I enjoyed spending time out on the deck. My sister and I swam every day off the private dock and even practiced our paddle boarding. The location is perfect being so close to Ithaca and Trumansburg, the Cayuga wine trail and many state parks. The walk from the lake to the base of Taughannock Falls at Taughannock State Park was gorgeous. The house was clean, comfortable, had ample space, private lakeside access and location, location, location. What more could I say? Loved it!!
5.0 / 5.0
Autumn Fun at Cayuga Lake
Beautiful, new house. Remarkably well-stocked with everything we could need for a week's stay, and very clean. Waking up to a view of the lake every morning was a real treat. Enjoyed using a kayak once; too cool later in the week for getting wet. It was an easy drive to everywhere we wanted to go in the Finger Lakes. And we saw the Milky Way!
5.0 / 5.0
Lake living at its finest!
Our three families had a wonderful stay! The location is lovely, the house was extremely clean and the furniture and other finishes were some of the best we've experienced! Grateful for a lovely getaway before school starts! Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay on Cayuga lake
Just amazing....everything!
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay!
This house was exactly as you would’ve expected from the pictures. It is a very new house with beautiful views. It is immaculately clean and fresh with a beautiful kitchen and bathrooms. The most enjoyable parts were The balconies: one of which we called the treehouse because it was on the top floor and was just a very special place to finish the evening.
Also spent a lot of time outside the kitchen on the balcony there at the big table. There’s a gravel driveway down to the water which could be a bit challenging to navigate at times but once down great dock and kayaking experience. I would highly recommend this house to anyone who is interested in staying in a place that doesn’t depend on an outdoor water experience but it’s a wonderful experience just being at the house. Owner and his wife were very nice people who went out of your way for us!
5.0 / 5.0
Highly Recommended
A wonderful experience. The house was top notch and very well appointed. We were on the lake, near Trumansburg and a short drive to Ithaca, with it's excellent restaurants numerous trails for hiking,, breweries, wineries and endless waterfalls. The house is also home to eagles, snakes in the lake (ugh) and kayaks. Our hosts were very gracious and provided everything we requested. You must be able to negotiate the stais down to the lake.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful lake house
The location was lovely. We had a great vacation with our family. Got to use the kayaks every day. The house was very comfortable. Coffee on the deck watching the sun on the lake was very peaceful.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay
Great home and location. Wonderful views, and very clean home. Dave was helpful and available.
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful home, open and spacious. Comfortable beds. Well stocked: owner provided toilet paper, paper towels, foil, plastic wrap, dish soap, beach towels, chairs by water, etc which were VERY helpful. Drinkable water from faucet. Wonderful climate options on each floor. Very little motor boat traffic so we were able to kayak safely. 2 docks which allowed us to sit on one and watch adult children do flips into the water off the other dock. We had a couple of fires in the fire pit by the water; wood provided by Dave. Super quiet and relaxing section of Cayuga.Neighbor next door has cameras that watch the long driveway so that creeped us out a little. We used the stairs most of the time which are on the opposite side of the property. The platform at the bottom of the stairs was slick when wet! There had been a bad storm a few days prior to our arrival so there was some damage by the waterfront that Dave was still trying to clean up.Lots to do nearby: hiking, wineries, Watkins Glenn, Ithaca, Corning, other Finger Lakes all within an hour of house. Would recommend this property! We had a great experience!!
5.0 / 5.0
Red Oak Respite
Beautiful home, open and spacious. Comfortable beds. Well stocked: owner provided toilet paper, paper towels, foil, plastic wrap, dish soap, beach towels, chairs by water, etc which were VERY helpful. Drinkable water from faucet. Wonderful climate options on each floor. Very little motor boat traffic so we were able to kayak safely. 2 docks which allowed us to sit on one and watch adult children do flips into the water off the other dock. We had a couple of fires in the fire pit by the water; wood provided by Dave. Super quiet and relaxing section of Cayuga.
Neighbor next door has cameras that watch the long driveway so that creeped us out a little. We used the stairs most of the time which are on the opposite side of the property. The platform at the bottom of the stairs was slick when wet! There had been a bad storm a few days prior to our arrival so there was some damage by the waterfront that Dave was still trying to clean up.
Lots to do nearby: hiking, wineries, Watkins Glenn, Ithaca, Corning, other Finger Lakes all within an hour of house. Would recommend this property! We had a great experience!!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing property, great value and a great experience.
Dave is a wonderful host and the property was everything our family was looking for. Gorgeous lakeside, brand new house with lots of space, super clean, well stocked kitchen, and perfect serene location. We enjoyed the kayaks, paddle board and swimming in the lake. It was a perfect location for all the vineyards, waterfalls, Ithaca town, bike trails, hiking and water sports. We will definitely be back again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cayuga Lake?
The average price for a rental in Cayuga Lake is $519 per night. This rental is $770 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Lake House on Cayuga Lake in wine country near Taughannock Park. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Private Lake House on Cayuga Lake in wine country near Taughannock Park pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Private Lake House on Cayuga Lake in wine country near Taughannock Park?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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