Our family really enjoyed our stay. The location to downtown Ithaca, Commons, and Cornell was great. The house is situated on the West side of the lake and there is an amazing shoreline. We couldn’t swim given the time of year but the water is crystal clear and the house boosts a nice dock and swimming platform. There is plenty of deck space to spread out, fire pits, and nice grill. The inside of the house is quaint, rustic, clean, with an updated kitchen and plenty of amenities. Overall fantastic stay!

Sally is a communicative host and the property is located in a wonderful location with convenient access to the finger Lakes hotspots. The home, setting, and amenities (kayaks, dock, firepit etc) were all very well suited for our family of 6 adults and 2 young kids. As previous reviews suggest, there are several steps indoors and outdoors that required us to keep a close eye on our little ones. Our only hiccup was an issue with air-conditioning, but Sally was responsive with fans and a plan to get it fixed. This trip definitely made us consider more lakefront vacations in the future.

The location was good and the was view of Lake Cuyaga was beautiful. The house was in need of a deep clean; rugs/carpet (gave off a musty smell), bathroom (which each shower had black mold and/or red mildew) and interior doors had paint peeling and trim that had not been wiped down for quite some time. The clawfoot tub was at a height that seemed very unsafe for stepping in and out of; we only used once because of this. The non-lake facing bedroom was so full of spider webs that our adult daughter had a very hard time sleeping in the room. The day we arrived was unseasonably hot and when we opened the front door the house air conditioning had been set to 76 degrees with no windows open for ventilation and the smell from the house was not pleasant. None of the beds in this home were queen size making sleeping for two adults in one bed very tough as this allowed each adult the same mattress width of a crib mattress (30").

The view of the lake was beautiful from inside of the house and outside on the deck. The deck was nice and big with plenty of sitting and a great view of the lake. The dock on the lake was nice and had plenty of sitting. It was nice to be able to use the kayak and there was sitting around fire pit. Had everything in the kitchen to cook breakfasts and dinners. The only thing we didn't like is that the driveway is very hilly and can't have too many cars in the drive, it was hard to turn the cars around. WE did enjoy our stay there and would do it again.

This house was perfect for our family reunion of 7 adults. Plenty of room. Well supplied kitchen. The decor suited us perfect. Old wood floors covered by area rugs. Tons of artwork and books. Beds were comfortable. Super quiet. Amazing views of the lake. Lake front fire pit which we used several times. Huge deck with lots of seating. Parking for at least 3 cars. Awesome sunrises. Convenient to downtown, golf and wineries. Owners very responsive to questions. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a quiet place right on the water. You will love it.

View: breathtaking. Location: perfect - secluded and conveniently near town. House: full of character with everything you could need from spices to sunscreen, towels to toys, water shoes to wifi. Rooms: plenty!!! All kinds of places to sit, rest, read, gather, eat, and enjoy the incredible view.

We have a wonderful time in this home for our daughters graduation from IC. Owners were very responsive to my questions. Home was well stocked with everything we needed. Lots of instructions throughout the house and information on the area. Two things to note, driveway very steep and tough to turn around at bottom (if more than 2 cars parked there). There is room for parking at top of driveway, on main road. Also, if not renting entire house, the owners private area is physically attached.

We stayed here while family was in town visiting and it was perfect! Plenty of rooms and perfect outdoor grilling space. The dock and view from the water is beautiful. Really felt like everything we needed was already there. There’s the cutest fire pit area by the beach, so bring firewood if you want to utilize that! Would definitely stay here again!

Beautiful location on the lake but also very close to Ithaca. Will definitely be back.

Property was beautiful. Great family visit to Cornell Univ to see our son. 8 adults 1 baby(15 months). Need to update the kitchen photos and give that gorgeous renovation it’s just service. Beautiful gourmet kitchen!!! Looking forward to booking again for next year.

Great location and beautiful property.

This vintage lakeside home has a very special character and spectacular setting. The bedrooms are cozy and quirky, and the common spaces were very comfortable and conducive to large family hang-outs (there were 10 of us). We loved the spacious, well-equipped kitchen, where many communal meals were prepared. We appreciated the labels and many instructions for taking proper care of this home. We live in a 240 year home so we are used to and didn't mind the special precautions needed to make sure all systems functioned well. The gardens and path down to the lake, the tiny but lovely lawn with fire pit, the dock, the kayaks...all perfection.

Our family enjoyed this house for a 4 night stay in August. It’s a great location on the water and close to town and hiking spots. We loved hanging on the back deck and enjoying the lake views.

We used this property as a base of operations for a busy wedding holiday weekend. Clean, plenty of space and easy access to the lake. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!

I stayed here with 6 of my friends for our college reunion. The house is nice, but the best part is the water access and the dock. Highly recommend renting a boat to explore the lake. The only real downsides of the house are 1) driveway/location on the road (the driveway is tough for Ubers and you can’t really walk anywhere due to being on a highway) and 2) the owners live in a house attached to the house where you stay (not as private as I would like personally). The house was clean, but note: there are a lot of rules due to the fragile plumbing system and the finishes (open shelving, marble countertops, etc.). If you have unruly little ones, I would be a little nervous to let them run free inside. But great for adults.

We stayed here over a long weekend for Ithaca college graduation. It’s closer to Ithaca center than the college is and located directly on beautiful Cayuga Lake. Patios offer lake views , a place to just watch the birds and the early morning scullers …. This is a much loved older property with quirkiness and charm— wonderfully well equipped kitchen with every appliance, spices and cookware galore. Fear not the steeeeeep driveway but don’t park more than three cars ! The owners were responsive and helpful. Two minor issues — I booked for the max occupancy just to ensure enough space without realizing there is an up-charge per person over 6– we ended up just five of us staying over so Beware of hidden fees— my bad. Also renters before us apparently broke the oven so our large catering order unfortunately was difficult to manage, a grill helped but served some food cold. Despite some difficulty with Mother Nature, we all loved the home and location! Recommended for college visits and family vacations 👍

We thoroughly enjoyed this rustic retreat by Cayuga lake during our daughter’s graduation. The deck is perfect for hosting guests and enjoying the lake views. The owner was very helpful. There are steep stairs up to the bedroom so the house may be difficult for seniors.

Our family absolutely loved staying at the lake house. Sally was extremely responsive and made herself available if anything came up. My only regret was not being able to stay there longer.

Amazing cabin with a lot of historic character. Amazingly updated kitchen and you get a real sense of who the owners are and the fun and love they have for Ithaca and their home. This is the perfect Finger Lakes cabin with a great view, great amenities and it really does feel like a home away from home.

Everything was wonderful! Swam in the lake everyday. We did some fishing off the dock. Took the kayaks out. But just mostly just enjoyed the peacefulness and beauty of the property. Woke up to a beautiful sunrise in the mornings and enjoyed my cup of tea on the deck. The owners were very quick to respond to any questions I had. The house was clean and well maintained. Check in and out was easy. Loved it!!

We had a great time at the property. We spent most of our time on the water kayaking and swimming. The tea selection was amazing and I sampled each variety. The only con was that it was so hot and the AC had trouble keeping up, obviously this wasn't the owners fault. I highly recommend staying at this property if you're ever in Ithaca!

This was an amazing rental house and fabulous property. Very child friendly both inside the house and by the lake. The location is unbeatable!

Great house and excellent location on Cayuga Lake. A great spot for a reunion with old friends. Will be staying again!

Our group of 7 adults (we're all 50-60) had a wonderful weekend at this lakefront retreat. The location was perfect, and when we weren't touring wineries and exploring the region, we enjoyed kayaking, dining outside, and toasting marshmallows by the firepit. The host has thought of absolutely everything, and the kitchen was so well stocked that we could easily have moved in permanently.

We stayed at Sally's and Richard's place for a friend's reunion.. Must say it has a great location right on Lake Cayuga. The cottage was beautifully decorated with a lot of old world charm.. The best part of the property was the dock where you can have your morning tea and spend a lot of time right on the lake.. Would definitely go back...

Extremely happy with the property and the hosts. We had an absolutely wonderful time as my daughter graduated from college.

Great location, plenty of space, privacy, and view. Charming old house. Owners seem to have taken great care & pride in this house. Plenty of needed supplies in kitchen & elsewhere.

Great location, plenty of space, privacy, and view. Charming old house. Owners seem to have taken great care & pride in this house. Plenty of needed supplies in kitchen & elsewhere.

Beautiful setting on the lake with great location just minutes away from Ithaca and Cornell campus. This great old house offers comfort and warmth! Large enough for a family, excellent common area. Kitchen is fantastic! Master bedroom nice in the back while the other beds were much smaller better for kids than adults. Unusually heavy rains flooded basement so could not use the spa & would've been nice to have the fireplace to take the chill off but that also didn't work in the main room. Otherwise a very nice home & excellent communication with the owner.

Very nice setup

Lovely spot. Plenty of beds and bathrooms for privacy, plenty of common areas inside and out for family to gather. Great place to stay!

Beautiful setting on the lake with great location just minutes away from Ithaca and Cornell campus. This great old house offers comfort and warmth! Large enough for a family, excellent common area. Kitchen is fantastic! Master bedroom nice in the back while the other beds were much smaller better for kids than adults. Unusually heavy rains flooded basement so could not use the spa & would've been nice to have the fireplace to take the chill off but that also didn't work in the main room. Otherwise a very nice home & excellent communication with the owner.