Waterfront vacation rentals in Tompkins County

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Home in Ithaca

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

2 BR/2B Lake house Minutes from Town and Campus!

Beautiful lake views, amazing location, cozy, modern, comfortable, & peaceful. These are a few of 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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Home in Ithaca

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Cozy & Scenic 2B/1B Artist Retreat on Cayuga Inlet

Welcome to the Artist's Retreat, a beautiful and quaint 1 bedroom cape home directly on the Cayuga Inlet, once a studio for a renowned Ithaca artist. Enjoy watching the Cornell and IC rowing teams in the morning, seeing eagles and herons in the afternoon, and the 2-minute drive to restaurants, bars, and downtown in the evening! A wonderful loft bedroom offers a bright, airy feeling while still being cozy and comfortable. A pull-out chair and murphy bed are offered to give more sleeping options.

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Rental unit in Ithaca

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews

Cayuga Lakefront Getaway

Enjoy waterfront living in this charming, comfortable apartment on spectacular Cayuga Lake in Ithaca. This private apartment is upstairs in a home that is directly on the east shore of the lake, only 1.5 miles from downtown Ithaca. Enjoy everything Ithaca has to offer-- hiking, Ithaca Commons, Cornell U, Ithaca College, movies and theater, restaurants, the farmer's market, the waterfront trail, wineries-- all within a few minutes' drive of your rental. Or, relax at home and live the lake life!

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Home in Ithaca

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

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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Home in Ithaca

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 210 reviews

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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Guest suite in Ithaca

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

Mid-century Modern Lakeview Stay

Enjoy this mid-century modern guest house in a spectacular site, with a lake view, waterfall, and forest all in one place. The house was just fully renovated. This house is just 2 miles from Ithaca downtown and 3 miles from Cornell University. The location is super close to everything Ithaca has to offer—Ithaca falls, hiking, Ithaca Commons, movies and theater, restaurants, the farmer's market, the waterfront trail, wineries-- all within a few minutes drive of your rental.

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Loft in Ithaca

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Historic, spacious loft-tranquil setting

This private, spacious, light filled loft (entire top floor) used to be Alice H. Cook’s house. Has floor to ceiling windows, overlooks private pond, a sauna you may use, large garden and woods - the open, uncluttered space and tranquil surroundings are relaxing. Near hiking/biking/running/ski trails, brewery, vineyard, golf course. A queen bed in main area+ twin bed at the opposite end. Safe, quiet, surrounded by nature, wrap-around deck - a peaceful, private setting.

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Rental unit in Ithaca

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews

Ithaca West Hill Getaway

Our place is close to downtown (10 min. walk), Cornell, Ithaca College, restaurants, family-friendly activities, and great views. We have a great place to stay for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families with kids, and furry friends (pets). Note: The parking area, patio, and the walk to the apartment is flat and level; the driveway is a bit of a hill, when driving up as the property is situated above the street level..

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Cottage in Ithaca

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Beautiful Cayuga Lakehouse weekly rentals July Aug

My place is available for WEEKLY RENTALS in July and August from Saturday to Saturday only, three night minimum in June and two night minimum in the off season. We do rent year round as our driveway is promptly plowed and maintained in the winter. We are close to parks and restaurants. Nice ambiance. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets).

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Guesthouse in Spencer

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Tree house in Ithaca

Tree house inspired, located in the town of Danby, this one bedroom apartment is both peaceful and centrally-located: 8 miles from Cornell University, 6 miles from Ithaca College, and accessible to the Finger Lakes Wine Trails, and the Finger Lakes Trail system. Featuring a private deck that overlooks a park-like setting, well stocked kitchen, and a beautiful indoor space that is perfect for year round adventures.

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Vacation home in Ithaca

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviews

Sunrise Over Cayuga Lake

Renovated, modern, comfortable house directly on Cayuga Lake but only minutes from downtown Ithaca, Finger Lakes wineries, Cornell, Ithaca College and gorge hikes. Our house has spectacular lake views, a modern floor plan and beautiful construction and details. Pet Friendly, Kayaks, Canoe provided. There is an easy path with stairs from the lower parking to the house. See pictures of the steps to the lake.

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Farm stay in Brooktondale

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviews

Farmstay Scottland Yard farm- Queen's Quarters

Scottland Yard Farm proudly offers 'The Queen's Quarter's'. This (dog friendly) sweet little home will easily accommodate 5 people. It has a bedroom with a queen bed as well as a loft with a full size bed and twin floor mattress. There is a lovely full size marble bathroom and well equipped kitchen. The open living room kitchen area has a cozy propane operated fireplace.