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2 BR/2B Lake house Minutes from Town and Campus!
-Beautiful lake views -Amazing location -Cozy -Modern -Comfortable -Peaceful & Private These are the most common remarks from our guests. The perfect lake living on the water while still minutes from town! Treat yourself to coffee/tea every day while watching the sunrise over the lake from dual balconies/the dock. This is a two-story home w/ 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Accessible to Ithaca's finest restaurants, Cornell University & Ithaca College, wineries & all the Finger Lakes have to offer.
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Haven Woods, quiet house, minutes to Ithaca w/ AC
"Haven Woods", Quiet country remodeled home on 36 acres, 10 minutes from Cornell University and 12 Minutes from downtown Ithaca and Ithaca College. 5 minutes from Ithaca airport. Many restaurants nearby. 3 bedroom, 2 bath remodeled home, fully equipped kitchen, game room, fields and woods & pond. No neighbors nearby, very quiet and peaceful. Close to nature. Wild turkey, deer, coyotes, fox. Close to state parks and numerous falls and gorges. Finger Lakes Wine Trails. Many hiking trails nearby.
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Sparrow Creek Airbnb
Sparrow Creek is located at the southern end of Cayuga Lake. Enjoy the back deck off the kitchen overlooking a wooded landscape and a meandering creek. The area is friendly and within 15 minutes to downtown Ithaca and surrounding areas. We have the essentials for an amazing Ithaca getaway being close to state parks, gorges, waterfalls, Cornell University, Ithaca College, downtown Commons, wine trails, year-round activities and attractions in the beautiful surrounding Finger Lakes region.
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Thee Old Stro House -Newfield
Relax with the whole family, including your four legged friends at this peaceful place to stay. Secluded two bedroom house just minutes away from Ithaca or Watkins Glen. Our house is the perfect place for those wanting a peaceful, private and quiet country experience while still being only 10 miles from Cornell or IC or 15 miles from Watkins Glen. Enjoy Finger Lakes wine tours, hiking trails, gorges, state parks and much more right at your fingertips. Come see what country living is all about.
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Hayt's Chapel
Hayts Chapel, on a beautiful and private half acre has a large open space with hardwood floors, high ceilings, partitioned bedroom, full bathroom, and kitchen. Large old windows with wavy glass let in tons of light, but insulated attic keeps it cool. Outdoors has an eating area, stone fire pit, and plenty of parking. Close to downtown, gorges, wineries and u-pick farms, this quiet setting with relaxing ambiance is a wonderful space for a home-base while visiting Ithaca and the Fingerlakes!
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Downtown Ithaca New Build – Award-Winning Stay
Welcome to our beautifully designed, freshly built ADU—a 2024 Pride of Ownership Award recipient! This one-of-a-kind downtown retreat is perfect for visiting families, couples, and professionals seeking an authentic Ithacan getaway. Enjoy inviting living spaces, a well-appointed kitchen, and a private outdoor area to unwind. Nestled in a convenient location, you are moments away from parks, restaurants, universities, and local attractions. City of Ithaca STR Permit Number STR-25-1
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Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown
A magical treehouse perched over its own gorge on Cayuga Lake. This place is special! There’s a giant porch wrapped around a 300-year oak tree and a lakeside tea house that can serve as an extra bedroom. There’s a dock, fire pit, room for yard games by the water, plenty of outdoor seating on the porch, by the lake, or on the dock. All of this is minutes from downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and Taughannock Falls state park. It’s also a great base to explore the Finger Lakes wine region.
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Ithaca Music-lovers Barn
The barn is a cozy and unique space, situated on 27 acres of meadow and forest with a pond for swimming, fishing, and ice skating, depending on the season. There is no highway noise on the dirt road, and the stars shine brightly on clear nights, giving the place a true country feel, yet it’s still only a five minute drive from downtown Ithaca, Ithaca College, and Cornell University. Feel free to enjoy and play our piano, any stringed instruments, and extensive record collection!
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10 min to Ithaca • Green Retreat • Infrared Sauna
Unwind in your private Sunlighten infrared sauna at this peaceful, eco-conscious retreat 10 minutes from the Ithaca Commons. Premium mattresses, deep tub, fully updated 3BR/2BA, and spacious kitchen. A calm, clean space to recharge after exploring the Finger Lakes - minutes from Cornell, Ithaca College, waterfalls, gorges, and Finger Lakes wine country. Note: One half of a quiet duplex – private entrance, parking, and sauna.
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Vintage Charmer Waterfall views!
Two living rooms, add'l TV room, dining room and creek views right from the back yard! Decorated in original Vintage Mid Century furniture, Fox House Falls is a chance to experience the culture and natural beauty of downtown Ithaca in a private home made for relaxation. 2 minute drive or walkable to: restaurants, shops, Cornell, Ithaca Farmers Market, Cayuga Lake. Read full house description below please.
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Peaceful get away.
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Easy 10 minute drive to Cornell and local shops and resturants. Large yard and peaceful atmosphere with ourdoor firepit charcoal grill and dinning table. Surrounded by wooded areas and close to hiking trails and waterfalls. Enjoy the local wineries and breweries and many other unique places and restaurants.
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The Bar(n)- Cozy chalet with hot tub and campfire
Not your daddy’s barn. This bar(n) is professionally designed with modern flair, beautiful furniture, a hot tub, WFH setup, campfire, and pizza oven. What more could you want? Under 15 minutes to downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and Ithaca College. Level 2 EV charger with NACS (Tesla) and J1772. Dogs welcome (when added to reservation)- sorry no cats or other pets.
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House rentals with a pool

Baldwin Manor: Luxury Home Sleeps 13
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Pool & Hot Tub Retreat Near Cornell + Finger Lakes
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Large house- flex spaces, pool, hot tub in Tburg
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Spacious home with pool

Camp S’mores- Modern A-Frame with Pool
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3 bedroom/1 bathroom Taughannock Rental-right side
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The Bennett House
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Classic Charm, Modern Comfort
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Lakefront Perfect For Familiy, Wineries, Colleges
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Gunderman Farm, Quiet, Dog Friendly, Fire pit,
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Ithaca Carriage House: Scenic Views & Fire Pit
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Forested Cabin with Seasonal Lakeview
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Comfortable home available for short term rental
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Willow Cottage-Stylish, Ideal For Family Getaways
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Private house rentals

Midcentury Modern home w/Hot Tub (2 mi to Falls)
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The Barn
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Modern Ithaca Farmhouse
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Amazing lakefront home with views from every room
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Spacious Private Home - Cornell & Downtown Ithaca
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Cozy Private Studio | Near Cornell & Downtown
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JooJoo House - chalet with hot tub, 4beds
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FL II - Ithaca Cayuga Lake Front Home
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