Apt. retreat near lake and 215' waterfall, peaceful, lovely gardens.
About this condo rental
Nestled in Cayuga Lake, this charming condo for $195 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. EXTRA CLEANING PROTOCOLS Since the COVID 19 outbreak, we are taking extra precautions to keep our guests safe and making every effort to ensure a worry-free stay. We offer self check in, and have instituted extra cleaning protocols with extra cleaning and disinfecting on high-touch surfaces. This cozy second floor apartment is next to Taughannock Falls State Park, which is home to one of the outstanding attractions of the northeast - 215' Taughannock Falls, which plunges past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400' above the gorge. This is the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi (33 feet higher than Niagara Falls). The location is perfect for outdoor activities and adventures including hiking the gorge trails and the Black Diamond Trail (which runs from Trumansburg to Ithaca along a former train route), biking, birding (we are located in the Cayuga Lake Basin), wine tasting, swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, boating, and fishing. Hiking the park's rim trails provides dramatic views of the gorges formed by the ice age. Minutes from the Cayuga Wine Trail and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, which includes scenic wineries, distilleries, cideries and breweries. There are great restaurants nearby, many featuring free live music. Only ten miles to Ithaca and to Watkins Glen, and directly across the road from beautiful Taughannock Stream that flows into the waterfall. Wake up to the cheerful sound of songbirds and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the stream across the road. Peaceful surroundings and beautiful gardens. And the night sky is perfect for stargazing! Newly renovated smaller second floor apartment in owner's country home. Clean, cozy and comfortable, perfect for 1-2 people. The bedroom has a new queen size mattress, solid Amish-made oak dresser plus air conditioner. The cheerful sunroom/dining room has a cypress wood table and chairs (handmade by local Amish craftsmen) and looks out over the trees and expansive grounds and gardens. We call the apartment the Eagles Nest, since it sits above the magnolia trees and overlooks large silver maple and black walnut trees and several flower gardens. Our yard is 100% organic- no pesticides or herbicides. We have native plantings to attract the birds and the bees and butterflies. Several songbird and hummingbird feeders are always in use. Inside there's a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, oven and range, coffee maker, toaster and microwave. In addition there's a newly tiled bathroom, a den with a loveseat and chair and 36" flat screen DirecTV with 150+ channels and second air conditioner, a walk-in closet, and high speed wireless internet connection. Linens, towels and soft cotton bedding and blankets are supplied, and several Metropolitan Museum of Art reproductions hang on the walls. Close to the quaint village of Trumansburg which offers boutique and art gallery shops, excellent restaurants, a large grocery store and liquor store, pharmacy, natural foods store and deli, pizzeria, bank, beautiful public library, used book store, vintage bowling alley/restaurant and laundromat. There is also a new outdoor seating area with two chairs for our guests to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an afternoon aperitif. We provide a Welcome Book for guests which highlights recommendations for locally owned businesses and restaurants. Sustainability related amenities include solar panel energy, recycling, and eco-friendly LED lighting. The historic house was built in 1850 and formerly owned by Robert Moog, who invented the synthesizer, and who invited many famous musicians to the home, i.e. the Beatles and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. The house is included in a documentary about the life of Bob Moog, called "Electronic Voyager". Regretfully, we are not handicapped accessible. Please note that for those with physical limitations, there are stairs leading up to this second floor apartment as shown in the photos. They are lit up with multiple solar lights to increase safety at night.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Cayuga Lake, NY
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(267 Reviews)
5.0
This property is immaculately maintained, very quiet and private, with bright yet cozy space and excellent location within a short distance to Taughannock Park and waterfalls, Trumansburg, Cayuga Lake, the Black Diamond trail, local wineries, and Ithaca.
5.0
Very clean and comfortable. Would definitely go there again.
5.0
Perfect base for walking and hiking to the beautiful waterfalls.
5.0
Beautiful property conveniently located close to many different activities in the area. Quiet and peaceful, a true retreat that provides everything you may need during your stay.
5.0
The apartment was cozy for two people. It was a good central location to visit hiking trails and wineries.
5.0
So many things to do and see in the Finger Lakes and Trumansburg is a wonderful little town to be based. The apartment is clean and quiet with everything you need and location is great!
5.0
Everything that we needed in the property, good location for what we wanted to do in the Finger Lakes area and wonderful birds in the garden. Breakfasts at the the Falls Restaurant were great with a warm welcome. Book the Hazelnut Kitchen ahead if you want to go there. Moosewood in Ithaca was delicious.
5.0
This was a great place to stay for a long weekend where I spent time exploring around Cayuga and Senaca Lakes. Very clean. Hosts were incredibly friendly and responsive.
5.0
The apartment is definitely a little small, but it was fine for us for a few nights while we enjoyed local hiking and food. The property is beautiful and it's super close to hiking Taughannock. We loved the feeling of being lost in the woods! Loretta was super responsive and easy to work with. We barely heard the downstairs tenants (sorry for when we dropped a metal water bottle on the floor...)!
5.0
Apartment was lovely and in a great location...quaint, quiet. Had everything we needed and was a comfortable place to come back to after hiking and visiting wineries. Host is very helpful.
5.0
Very good location for hiking and close to town too.
5.0
We were up for the weekend for my fiancée birthday. Great place to stay. Its close to everything. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
10.0
Friendly landlord, quaint apartment and easy access in and out around the area. Close to Ithaca, vineyards, Cayuga lake and surrounding areas. Well stocked with necessities if needed.
5.0
Friendly landlord, quaint apartment and easy access in and out around the area. Close to Ithaca, vineyards, Cayuga lake and surrounding areas. Well stocked with necessities if needed.
5.0
We had such a wonderful two nights at the Eagles Nest, Loretta was easy to coordinate with and thought of everything we could possibly need. The apartment was lovely and in such a good location, we spent tons of time at Taughannock Falls and an amazing afternoon at Watkins Glen. We couldn’t have been happier!
8.0
Very clean and very accommodating. Great location & close to many restaurants and parks.
4.0
Very clean and very accommodating. Great location & close to many restaurants and parks.
10.0
We had a very pleasant stay at this well-kept apartment. It had everything we needed, including toiletries and a well outfitted kitchen. It’s very quiet and remote but very close to Taughannock State Park, as advertised. We had family in Ithaca and another nearby State Park so it was very convenient for our family.
5.0
We had a very pleasant stay at this well-kept apartment. It had everything we needed, including toiletries and a well outfitted kitchen. It’s very quiet and remote but very close to Taughannock State Park, as advertised. We had family in Ithaca and another nearby State Park so it was very convenient for our family.
5.0
Wonderful 2 nights. Comfortable clean apartment. Water tastes terrible but the owner left a gallon of spring water in the fridge for coffee and drinking so it was no problem! The location can’t be beat. So many nearby sights to see, restaurants to eat at and hikes to take. Really appreciated the guest book full of information and recommendations. The property is so peaceful and the river right across the road alone is worth a scrabble around.
5.0
we always want to come back here. beautiful, quiet, peaceful, with all you need for an enjoyable stay. the garden and birds and proximity to the falls--you can hear the water---so rejuvenating. we even work from here! a great place to work too!
10.0
Comfortable, well-appointed apartment just beyond the west end of Taughannock park. You're almost in the park and minutes from the falls overlook. We stayed here for a wedding at the Taughannock Inn and drove to Ithaca for sightseeing and a boat ride (15 min away).
5.0
Comfortable, well-appointed apartment just beyond the west end of Taughannock park. You're almost in the park and minutes from the falls overlook. We stayed here for a wedding at the Taughannock Inn and drove to Ithaca for sightseeing and a boat ride (15 min away).
5.0
We had no problem finding our apartment and everything was available with towels, kitchenware and cleaning supplies to keep the area nice. We were close to all of the activities that we had on our list to do in the area as well. Thank you for a wonderful experience for our mini getaway.
10.0
We really enjoyed our weekend here, at the Eagles Nest! Great location, well equipped and so comfortable.
10.0
My husband and I stayed at the Eagle’s Nest for four nights. It is as described, and was perfect for us. We visited close friends around Ithaca and explored the many waterfalls and natural areas. A few things we particularly appreciated (these will seem random, but if you travel, you will understand): the comfortable bed; the amazing air conditioning (it was hot during our stay); the roomy shower with nice water pressure; the well-stocked kitchen; the quiet and lovely setting to return to after a busy day…thank you for a wonderful stay!
5.0
We really enjoyed our weekend here, at the Eagles Nest! Great location, well equipped and so comfortable.
5.0
My husband and I stayed at the Eagle’s Nest for four nights. It is as described, and was perfect for us. We visited close friends around Ithaca and explored the many waterfalls and natural areas. A few things we particularly appreciated (these will seem random, but if you travel, you will understand): the comfortable bed; the amazing air conditioning (it was hot during our stay); the roomy shower with nice water pressure; the well-stocked kitchen; the quiet and lovely setting to return to after a busy day…thank you for a wonderful stay!
10.0
The property was located perfectly for the planned activities on my 4-night stay. Clean, well-equipped, peaceful. Would love to return for a future stay. JB
5.0
The property was located perfectly for the planned activities on my 4-night stay. Clean, well-equipped, peaceful. Would love to return for a future stay. JB
5.0
My fiance and I stayed here while we were wedding venue hunting in the area and it was the perfect place for a couple to spend a few nights. The apartment was all the space you needed for two people. It was affordable, clean, quiet, and the backyard is lovely (although it was pouring when we came). The apartment also has a small kitchen which had most of what you need to whip up an easy meal for one of those rainy, cozy nights when you're staying in. It was a 5 min. drive to Cayuga Lake and the Taughonnack Falls. I recommend staying here!
5.0
This was in the best location to see all the trails and surrounding towns were only minutes away. Quiet and peaceful and the owners are kind and caring
5.0
This property, aptly named the Eagle's Nest because it is perched on the top floor of an archetypical upstate New York farmhouse, is absolutely ideal for a couple. The one caveat is you must be able to negotiate stairs. The setting is terrific -- along a quiet road and adjacent stream -- a few miles out of the quiet village of Trumansburg and same distance to a great state park. All amenities within the property are as described. Responsive and nice hosts. I'll be back.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful, cozy a little apartment. It’s close all the major attractions. I would recommend people to bring their food if they plan on cooking because grocery stores are far away. A wonderful little place!
5.0
Very clean. Helpful, very knowledgeable about the area. Beautiful !!!
10.0
This cozy apartment retreat was close to beautiful waterfalls/hiking and many wineries in the Finger Lakes! I highly recommend this property!
5.0
This cozy apartment retreat was close to beautiful waterfalls/hiking and many wineries in the Finger Lakes! I highly recommend this property!
8.0
Delightful
4.0
Delightful
5.0
First, the bare facts: This 2nd-floor apt. is above the owner’s house. The bed was very comfortable. The apt. was very clean, especially the bathroom, everything works, and all the interactions with the owners were very welcoming, straightforward and transparent. The owners gave us extremely valuable advice on local events and restaurants. The apt is small but the space is used very intelligently. We never felt cramped . There are 18 steps in an outdoor staircase to the door, but the steps are wide and rock solid. We always eat-in in our VRBO’s and we found the kitchen to have everything we needed logically and conveniently placed. But the highlight is OUTSIDE the apt. The rural grounds around the house were alive with birds. There was a nesting pair of Balitmore Orioles visible from the kitchen window! Taughannock Creek is adjacent to the property. Taughannock Falls State Park is an easy walk away. This is a pretty little place in a unique and extraordinary location. Highest recommendation.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Cayuga Lake?
The average price for a rental in Cayuga Lake is $525 per night. This rental is $330 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Apt. retreat near lake and 215' waterfall, peaceful, lovely gardens. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Apt. retreat near lake and 215' waterfall, peaceful, lovely gardens. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Apt. retreat near lake and 215' waterfall, peaceful, lovely gardens. ?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.
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