Ithaca Urban Retreat II / Cornell, Ithaca College
House in Ithaca, 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
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Convenient to everything! Our "Ithaca Urban Retreat" is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath upstairs apartment in a 2-family house located in a downtown neighborhood. Ideal for family visits to Cornell or to Ithaca College. For larger family groups, rent the downstairs, too: ithaca-urban-retreat-1 A 2 day buffer between rentals whenever possible + professionally cleaned to help you be safe.
The apartment reflects both authentic country charm, while providing updated amenities of a modern city apartment! The "country" shows through in the newly-painted original wood floors, the antique kitchen baking cupboard as well as other interesting 19th furniture pieces found in houses of this era in Central New York. These furnishings have been complemented tastefully with new ones and accented with loved items to help you feel at home.
There is a study desk in the south bedroom with internet speed tested at 81Mbps. You have two private entries to the upstairs apartment--one off the front porch and the other up the back stairs to your own deck and back door.
We enjoy meeting you, but only if you have the inclination... Please text if you have questions or concerns! We live nearby, and are available if needed.
* Easy walk to the Commons .7mi, Ithaca Falls .8mi, and local restaurants .3mi.
* Bike (jog, walk) to area parks and Cayuga Lake along Ithaca Waterfront trail via the nearby gateway .2mi
* Fill your shopping bag at the Ithaca Farmer's Market .4mi, or have lunch there on the dock overlooking Cayuga inlet
* Walk to Purity for its famous ice cream .3mi
* 1.5 miles to Cornell Arts Quad and 2.5 miles to Ithaca College
* Easy on/off access from Rt. 13.
The Northside neighborhood is a triangle defined be Gimme Coffee to the southeast, Purity Ice Cream to the southwest and the ScienCenter to the north. It is unique in a number of ways: Like the nearby Fall Creek neighborhood, it is conveniently close to many of the attractions of Ithaca and yet remains distinctly residential in flavor. The Northside typically has lower density per acre than the other downtown neighborhoods; which translates into more open space between houses and larger gardens surrounding them. Historically it was an entry point for many immigrant families moving into Ithaca and remains the most ethnically and economically diverse neighborhood in the city today. In the context of Ithaca's recently approved Comprehensive Plan, it anticipates many future-oriented goals; pedestrian-friendly, affordable housing, mixed use buildings, good bus service, neighborhood-oriented retail on its perimeter, good-access to parks and other recreational opportunities. Many young families are choosing to make the Northside their home.
Ithaca is very walkable and is the preferred way of getting around! There is plenty of parking available on the street if you have a car. T-CAT bus service is just a block away to take you up the hill to Cornell or downtown (& transfer to most anywhere.) Bikes can be rented through commercial businesses as well as the Youth Bureau's rent-a-bike program located near Stewart Park.
We are working on the exterior of our home and making some minor alterations to the downstairs unit, to be completed in Spring 2021. You have full access via the back stair while we finish the new front entry and garden. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please get in touch and we'll provide more detail.
The apartment reflects both authentic country charm, while providing updated amenities of a modern city apartment! The "country" shows through in the newly-painted original wood floors, the antique kitchen baking cupboard as well as other interesting 19th furniture pieces found in houses of this era in Central New York. These furnishings have been complemented tastefully with new ones and accented with loved items to help you feel at home.
There is a study desk in the south bedroom with internet speed tested at 81Mbps. You have two private entries to the upstairs apartment--one off the front porch and the other up the back stairs to your own deck and back door.
We enjoy meeting you, but only if you have the inclination... Please text if you have questions or concerns! We live nearby, and are available if needed.
* Easy walk to the Commons .7mi, Ithaca Falls .8mi, and local restaurants .3mi.
* Bike (jog, walk) to area parks and Cayuga Lake along Ithaca Waterfront trail via the nearby gateway .2mi
* Fill your shopping bag at the Ithaca Farmer's Market .4mi, or have lunch there on the dock overlooking Cayuga inlet
* Walk to Purity for its famous ice cream .3mi
* 1.5 miles to Cornell Arts Quad and 2.5 miles to Ithaca College
* Easy on/off access from Rt. 13.
The Northside neighborhood is a triangle defined be Gimme Coffee to the southeast, Purity Ice Cream to the southwest and the ScienCenter to the north. It is unique in a number of ways: Like the nearby Fall Creek neighborhood, it is conveniently close to many of the attractions of Ithaca and yet remains distinctly residential in flavor. The Northside typically has lower density per acre than the other downtown neighborhoods; which translates into more open space between houses and larger gardens surrounding them. Historically it was an entry point for many immigrant families moving into Ithaca and remains the most ethnically and economically diverse neighborhood in the city today. In the context of Ithaca's recently approved Comprehensive Plan, it anticipates many future-oriented goals; pedestrian-friendly, affordable housing, mixed use buildings, good bus service, neighborhood-oriented retail on its perimeter, good-access to parks and other recreational opportunities. Many young families are choosing to make the Northside their home.
Ithaca is very walkable and is the preferred way of getting around! There is plenty of parking available on the street if you have a car. T-CAT bus service is just a block away to take you up the hill to Cornell or downtown (& transfer to most anywhere.) Bikes can be rented through commercial businesses as well as the Youth Bureau's rent-a-bike program located near Stewart Park.
We are working on the exterior of our home and making some minor alterations to the downstairs unit, to be completed in Spring 2021. You have full access via the back stair while we finish the new front entry and garden. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please get in touch and we'll provide more detail.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Garden
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
The property received glowing reviews for its cleanliness, location, amenities, and thoughtful touches. Guests loved the comfortable spaces, well-equipped kitchen, and convenient proximity to downtown and attractions.
10.0 / 10.0
It was perfect for our family of four. We were able to walk to town, Cornell's campus and had quick access to regional hiking trails. The unit was very clean, well maintained, and they were able to accommodate us a day early when we had a last-minute change of plans. My daughter described it as "the perfect house" and would love to live there. :-)
10.0 / 10.0
We were not able to make our trip, but the hosts worked with us and allowed our brother to take our nights at the last minute as his hotel room was over-sold. We were attending a family wedding. We are grateful to Anne for her flexibility.
10.0 / 10.0
Plenty of room to relax & socialize. Clean and nice location.
10.0 / 10.0
The place is lovely in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to downtown. It was clean and exactly as advertised.
10.0 / 10.0
Thanks for a great stay
10.0 / 10.0
Spent long weekend at Urban Retreat II. Very clean and well maintained apartment. Owners left nice and very thoughtful necessities (coffee, tea, cooking supplies). Great location in Ithaca close to Commons and Farmers Market with lovely yard and small deck off the kitchen. Perfect for couple or family with small children. Really enjoyed it and will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
The retreat was just what we needed for a weekend reunion in Ithaca.
10.0 / 10.0
My family had a great time staying here! The apartment is clean and comfortable (we kept talking about how comfortable the chairs and couch were) with plenty of space for the three of us. The neighborhood is lovely, quiet, and walkable (parking was easy too). We recommend walking to Ithaca Bakery for your morning beverage. We had specifically come to visit Cornell campus and found that this was a terrific home base. Everything is a quick walk or drive away, and we had a quiet place to return to afterwards. Ann was great about keeping in touch and making sure our stay went well. We would definitely come back!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed here during Ithaca College move-in. The home was so clean, and really cute. The hosts had everything you could think of that you may need during your stay, and would have forgotten - wine opener, tea bags, board games. They even keep certain staples around for you to help yourself too - beans, rice, honey. It really had such a cozy feel to it. We'll definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the property during our extended weekend stay here as a group of 4 adults. The location was wonderful as it was across the road from the farmers’ market, and an easy pleasant walk through the neighborhood to the Commons and popular restaurants. On-street parking was easy to find, and would definitely recommend this location to those wanting to enjoy living in this neighborhood and what the area has to offer.
10.0 / 10.0
Host communication was awesome, property was as listed and the perfect spot for us! I will go back!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location near the North side of town. Easy to get to Ithaca Mall (8 mins), campus (8 mins), The Commons (10 mins), the Milk Stand (4 mins), Ithaca Bakery (4 mins), etc. Its a tiny rustic, garage apartment- esque, on the second floor up some outside stairs with parking only on the street. There's a bit of a mustiness when you first enter but its overall very clean. No central air-condition but the window units work fairly well in August and in cooler months, the heat it very cozy. TV was a bit challenging to get working even with Gen Z help, but we were able to get to Netflix etc. Second bedroom mattress is a but lumpy but bedding is clean and fresh. Very light with skylight in bathroom. The downstairs unit was always quiet if not empty so we didn't feel like we were on top of anyone. Communication with the property owner was excellent and the kitchen had a cute coffee/tea set up along with some basic seasonings and utensils. And THE BEST part of the whole thing is the balcony (table with 4 chairs) overlooking the beautiful back yard! Can sit and enjoy your coffee/meals and work on your computer. The Wifi was great and there is even an outlet to plug in and enjoy your outside office! It was great to have a living area, couch, kitchenette for family time off campus and have a little quiet time on the porch. Overall, not the flashiness of a hotel, but homey with a good family style set up.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay. Ann was very communicative and helpful. The house is spacious, comfortable, and clean. The kitchen is perfectly equipped and the living room is great for hanging out. We were close to Cornell and downtown Ithaca and there is plenty of available on-street parking. The neighborhood is nice and very down-to-earth. We walked our dog around and admired the variety of homes and yards. All in all, a very comfortable stay for a great price! We'd love to return again while our son is attending Cornell.
10.0 / 10.0
This place was perfect. Quiet and easy to access (though there are external stairs to enter, so if you have littles or elders, just be aware for planning purposes). About a 15 minute walk from the commons, which was easy and safe even late-night. Comfortable accommodations and very easy check-in and check-out. Would 100% stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great home base for dropping off at Ithaca College or Cornell. Close to main strip. Can walk to Redfeet and Aldi. Nice to have a kitchen so that you don’t have to eat out all the time.
10.0 / 10.0
We found this to be an excellent location to explore Ithaca and its surroundings. A fine home with everything you might need.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing short stay in Ithaca
This property is lovely and feels spacious and bright even though it is a top floor apartment. It was quite humid/hot while we were in Ithaca but there is A/C in every room so it was comfortable. We only cooked one meal while we stayed and we had everything we needed. The back stairs were fine for us but could be an issue for someone with mobility issues (which is something to consider if that pertains). Nice stay, good communication with host.
6.0 / 10.0
Ithaca apartment
Three adults and a small dog stayed at the Ithaca apartment for 2 nights. Overall, it was fine and served our purposes sufficiently. Worth noting: the toilet is a bit sensitive and the beds are pretty hard, and there is another Airbnb in the unit below. The space was fine for us but I think fairly expensive for what & where it is.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved Ithaca too
Everything was great.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely balcony spot with birds singing and view of the flowering garden
Simple, homey and complete. We were two couples coming and going for Cornell grad weekend. Enjoyed being close by downtown and loved exploring area waterfalls. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. Coffee on the deck in the morning was our fave!
10.0 / 10.0
Good Fit for Us
Met our needs for space, comfortable beds, good access to everything needed in kitchen, nice outdoor space on small deck.Easy walk into town.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place in a quiet neighborhood
Loved the property, how clean it was, it also had all we needed for our 3-night stay. It's close to everything, like stores, cafes, restaurants, 15-min walk to downtown, 8-min walk to Cayuga lake. Also enough space for street parking. And one of the most important things is how quiet it's at night, so you can have a perfect rest. We needed it a lot, as we went skiing, tubing, snowshoeing and hiking in Greek Peak Ski Resort, which is 30 min away, so we needed a good rest afterwards.
All in all, thank you for your hospitality! Hope to be back one day
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for us
We really enjoyed our visit to Ithaca. The location of the apartment is a bit away from the center of town. Other than that it’s great place for a long weekend.
10.0 / 10.0
We liked the number of beds, the cute design, the space in case we wanted to have our college student son over with a friend and his/her family b/c we were there for Cornell's family weekend.
There was nothing we did not like.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Place to Base Ithaca Adventures
This two bedroom upstairs apartment is a great place for four adults to explore Ithaca. Owners are very friendly and great communicators. We’d stay here again for our next visit to Ithaca.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely, bright apartment in North Triangle neighborhood!
Our first trip to visit our daughter and son in law in 2 years. We wanted a place that could feel like home for a month, that was walkable to downtown Ithaca and Cornell and not far from our Kids house. This sweet apartment fit our criteria perfectly! It was very clean, lots of light in every room, incredibly comfortable bed and well-stocked kitchen. Ann and Chad, the owners were very responsive and helpful. We loved sitting at the kitchen table each morning, looking out to the beautiful backyard, with huge trees and a vegetable garden. We were a 5 minute walk to the famous Ithaca Farmers market, and waterfront trail and also walking distance to great ice cream and Ithaca Bakery! We could not have asked for more!
10.0 / 10.0
Convenient and comfortable apartment
We were in Ithaca for a family wedding at the Farmers’ Market, so the location of this apartment could not have been better. We walked to the market, downtown, to parks, and around the neighborhood with our dog. It was very easy to drive to places we couldn’t walk to. The apartment was comfortable and well-equipped, and there were several enjoyable extra touches, like a basket of local coffee and cookies. The owners responded very quickly to several questions I asked between the time I made the reservation and our actual stay. I would certainly stay here again should an occasion arise!
8.0 / 10.0
Ithaca is a great place to visit
Place was fine, neat, clean and close to the various waterfalls and gorges to wander about.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house and great hosts ,we will definitely stay in I. The future!!!
We had a great time and I’m definitely sure I’ll try to rent it again!
10.0 / 10.0
Charming apartment in a great location
Comfortable and well equipped apartment in an excellent location. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to colleges, parks and downtown.
Interior is well maintained and expertly cleaned. Would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect stay in Ithaca!
My friends and I stayed here so we could hike all of the local state parks and waterfalls, visit a winery and brewery, and take in the local sights. The apartment was perfect for us. It’s set in a lovely and quiet part of town. Parking was easy, the neighbors were friendly and kind, and we had everything we needed there. We were gone all day every day, but it was a great place to come back to shower and relax. It’s a really cute place to stay, and very comfortable. Ann was very accommodating and we enjoyed our time there so much! I’ll definitely look to book this place the next time I’m in town! The Ithaca Bakery was an easy walk, and they have pre-made sandwiches and salads, and also made-to-order food. There is also beer and wine on tap, or single cans of beer, etc. Everything you could want or need is a close walk or drive. Highly recommended!
8.0 / 10.0
Quiet Neighborhood Getaway
This property was cute and had everything we needed for a brief stay in downtown Ithaca. We were able to walk to many places including the Commons. The neighborhood was cool to explore.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice place
My friends and I really enjoyed our stay here. It was a perfect size for 4 people.
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy apartment
A very cute and clean apartment. We had a fun stay with the kids for a couple of days.
10.0 / 10.0
Great space for large gathering
We rented this space, and the other half of the duplex to host all the members of our wedding party the weekend of our wedding. We had 7 people in each unit which was a bit tight, but definitely doable if most people are couples. Having the upstairs and downstairs units was also very helpful on the day of the wedding to keep the bridal party in one half and the groom's party in the other. I would definitely recommend this for large family gatherings.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location from which to explore Ithaca
The property was exactly as described in the listing. Everything was clean and in good working order. Very close to the city center and Cornell and easy entrance on the highway. I had some questions and was able to reach the owner on her cellphone right away. There is a gas station with a little grocery store right around the corner. I would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Girls reunion
Great location and property - close to everything - downtown, Farmers Market, gorges. Owner was super easy to communicate with before and during our stay - very responsive!
8.0 / 10.0
Great second stay
Had a great weekend at this apartment (upstairs). Even with a family staying downstairs we found it quiet and comfortable. Communication with owner was great also.
10.0 / 10.0
Really great place!
We spent a week during our younger kids spring break to visit our daughter at Cornell since she doesn't have a spring break this year due to COVID. Place is immaculately clean and comfortable, great walking distance to everything downtown, nice amenities, well stocked kitchen, and attentive hosts. I've already booked again for our next visit!
8.0 / 10.0
Cute cozy and convenient
Great town if you like to hike and be outside. Also really good places to eat. The house was small but very welcoming. My family and I enjoyed it very much. The location of the apartment was convenient to everything. Quirky neighborhood.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ithaca?
The average price for a rental in Ithaca is R 3,060 per night. This rental is R 3,244 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Ithaca Urban Retreat II / Cornell, Ithaca College. 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 Ithaca Urban Retreat II / Cornell, Ithaca College pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Ithaca Urban Retreat II / Cornell, Ithaca College?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.