We stayed at this cabin when we dropped our oldest off at college. The location is fantastic. Close to Ithaca and state parks and the lake is beautiful. However, while this cabin may be a beloved place for the owners from years ago, it has not been well maintained. The cabin has a musty smell. The kitchen had ants all over the back wall during our stay. That made our desire to cook diminish. The bathroom is not great. The shower is so small I barely fit in it and I am 5’4”. The towels were worn thin and did not do a great job absorbing water. Overall I cannot recommend this cabin.

The lake views at thus “cabin” are sparse and hard to see. To get down to the lake you have to go down many stairs that are uneven and falling apart. Bushes and branches needed to be trimmed on the way down. It doesn’t seem like the lake is used much - many cob webs around the sitting area and the sea grass overtook the ladder on the dock. The tandem kayak we enquired about was broken. The “cabin” which is really a loft above the garage, is very clean and comes with many rules with recycling and how to clean up before leaving. There are MANY stairs to get to and from the cabin from the car park area. These stairs are uneven, starting to rot and some have been filled with concrete. I wish I had read previous reviews before leaving cereal and crackers on the counter. As the next day, they were full of ants and so was the kitchen! The beds and sheets seem old and the towels are very thin. The couches weren’t comfortable. The bathroom is very basic. The best part of this rental property is its location to Ithaca! We loved our stay because of being in Ithaca!

What a perfect venue for our summer getaway! We really enjoyed our stay. The private beach area was a treat. The gas BBQ grill made dinner time fun and we really enjoyed the fire pit off the deck and the big picnic table. I kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. The washer and dryer were a nice bonus. I would definitely love to stay there again.

Totally worth it! Minutes from the heart of Ithaca, beautiful lake front spot. Owners communicate great. The cabin is a little rustic, but you should be outside at the lake or on the Commons!

We enjoyed our time in your cabin. The air conditioning worked well as it was very hot! The lake was beautiful. We also enjoyed the that we were very close to the city with lots of shopping and restaurant options.

My Mom and I really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, it was so peaceful and relaxing. The cottage was just the right size for us and we sat on the back deck a majority of the time and enjoyed the lake view. My only concern was all the steps to the cottage from the parking area and all the steps to the lake. My Mom is older and was not easy for her so we only went down to the lake once. We had perfect weather and loved every minute of our stay.

We had a lovely time staying at this beautiful cabin on Cayuga Lake. It was very comfortable and the host was extremely helpful and accommodating. Having kayaks and a canoe available for our use was fantastic; the cabin is the perfect distance from the Ithaca Farmer's Market, so we had a lovely morning paddle to a Farmer's Market breakfast with friends. The lake was beautiful, the dock was beautiful, the cabin was charming, and we look forward to staying here again -- hopefully next summer!

Cabin is in a great location a short drive from the Commons and Ithaca College. The property is steep and natural. Some of the steps and the dock, outdoor furniture and boats could be better maintained and the locations of the boats more clearly explained, but we made it work. The interior of the cabin is cozy with some vintage furnishings. Some minor upgrades to amenities like nicer sheets/ bedding and toiletries would make this feel more upscale. I keep bath essentials (soap, shampoo etc) in my travel bag which came in handy. Notes: We didn’t find a blender available and brought our own French press though there is a coffee maker. There are some pantry essentials but if you intend to cook you may want to purchase your own. The closing process includes stripping beds, cleaning and putting away all dishes, taking out recycling, garbage and compost. We brought food in several times and used the dishwasher as well as hand washed. Overall we enjoyed this spot and recommend.