Historic Mansion at Fountain Place
About this house rental
Nestled in Ithaca, this attractive house for $1,493 per night is a great choice for your next break. Fountain Place is the perfect setting to enjoy the many splendors of beautiful Ithaca, a quiet spot but just blocks from downtown or Cornell's Collegetown. This beautiful 1890s mansion was designed by one of Ithaca's most influential architects and served as the home of Ithaca College presidents for more than 70 years. Beautifully maintained and full of unique woodwork and architectural details, with a fully equipped modern kitchen and lots of unique spaces for socializing or retreating. Fountain Place features 7 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 3 half baths, a solarium, drawing room, living room, game room, dining room, kitchen, and large outdoor patio area equipped with a grill and fire pit. Guests have access the 1st and 2nd floor. The basement and 3rd floor serve as private spaces. We will be on-call to ensure you have the best stay possible, but we will also be mindful of your privacy! Fountain Place is a short walk to Downtown Ithaca, which features a bustling restaurant and award-winning hand-crafted store scene, as well as several popular theaters. The property overlooks the Cascadilla Gorge trail, which when hiked leads to Cornell University. The area is home to America’s first wine trail, the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, with wine tours for every taste. We pride ourselves on our knowledge of the area and are here to show you to the very best the Finger Lakes region has to offer. Fountain Place has on-site parking for multiple vehicles and is within walking distance of the best that Ithaca has to offer, from Cascadilla Gorge to Downtown Ithaca. For those who want to venture further, we have an excellent TCAT public transportation system.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ithaca, NY
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(17 Reviews)
5.0
Perfect property for a bunch of Cornell graduates in their 40s. Plenty of room and ample bathrooms - perfect in every way and an easy walk to both the commons and college town. It will be the top location of choice for years to come.
5.0
Hose worked great for our visit.
5.0
A perfect week in the perfect house for a family reunion. We grew up in Ithaca and then moved away. It was fun to share our home town with our families while staying at a fantastic home base
5.0
Reunion
We had a great stay at the house. 6 couples back for a Cornell reunion from the late 80s. The house was perfect.
5.0
Fantastic property
From booking the mansion to checking out, Ryan did a phenomenal job. I would highly recommend this property to anyone that is staying in Ithaca.
5.0
Graduation !
Perfect everything!
5.0
The house was perfect for hanging out while visiting our students. A nice backyard to grill and tons of common space. The only awkward part was the bathroom situation as only 2 of seven rooms have bathrooms and the rest share one. In that one bathroom is a old fashioned tub with only a hand shower. Other than that perfect spot !
5.0
Great for parents visiting Cornell
The house was perfect for hanging out while visiting our students. A nice backyard to grill and tons of common space. The only awkward part was the bathroom situation as only 2 of seven rooms have bathrooms and the rest share one. In that one bathroom is a old fashioned tub with only a hand shower. Other than that perfect spot !
5.0
We (three families) had a great long weekend at Fountain Place. The house had plenty of room and spaces for all. Excellent onsite host - thank you Jyl !
10.0
We (three families) had a great long weekend at Fountain Place. The house had plenty of room and spaces for all. Excellent onsite host - thank you Jyl !
5.0
Wonderful family house
We (three families) had a great long weekend at Fountain Place. The house had plenty of room and spaces for all. Excellent onsite host - thank you Jyl !
5.0
Fountain Place is a beautiful, serene place. The rooms were superb, lovely views, comfy beds---and our host Vanessa was incredibly helpful, caring, engaging and knowledgable. She made great recommendations- for everything from Indian food to nearby waterfalls and locally owned bookstores! 👍 We had a wonderful time, and all the little touches that Vanessa provided made our stay extremely pleasant and Thank you!
10.0
Fountain Place is a beautiful, serene place. The rooms were superb, lovely views, comfy beds---and our host Vanessa was incredibly helpful, caring, engaging and knowledgable. She made great recommendations- for everything from Indian food to nearby waterfalls and locally owned bookstores! 👍 We had a wonderful time, and all the little touches that Vanessa provided made our stay extremely pleasant and Thank you!
5.0
Gorgeous mansion!
Fountain Place is a beautiful, serene place. The rooms were superb, lovely views, comfy beds---and our host Vanessa was incredibly helpful, caring, engaging and knowledgable. She made great recommendations- for everything from Indian food to nearby waterfalls and locally owned bookstores! 👍 We had a wonderful time, and all the little touches that Vanessa provided made our stay extremely pleasant and Thank you!
5.0
Great stay
Fabulous stay as always. Beautiful home. Great location
5.0
Very nice. Would definitely stay there again
5.0
informal reunion
Very nice. Would definitely stay there again
5.0
Great spot
Cool historic house only a 5 min walk to Ithaca commons and 7 minutes from Ithaca college. Great stay. Will stay here again
5.0
We had a great time staying in this beautiful home. Sarah was so helpful and friendly. When we had a few issues with the air conditioning, she worked right away to remedy the situation. The property was clean and easy walking distance to downtown!
5.0
Great place!
We had a great time staying in this beautiful home. Sarah was so helpful and friendly. When we had a few issues with the air conditioning, she worked right away to remedy the situation. The property was clean and easy walking distance to downtown!
5.0
The mansion was a beautiful property with gorgeous woodwork, detailing and character inside! We had a large group of ladies stay for several days and we had a wonderful time! The home was well-maintained, clean and the kitchen had everything we needed; plenty of dishes, serving platters and cooking essentials were on-hand which was perfect for entertaining and the cookout we held on our last night's stay. We utilized the grill and enjoyed dining al fresco on the beautiful patio. There were plenty of bathrooms, beds/rooms (and even a couple of extra cots) and the location is ideal for walking into downtown Ithaca. I would highly recommend this property to any family or large group who appreciates the love and care that has gone into maintaining the property. We did have a slight issue with no hot water the first evening, but the property manager addressed our concern and corrected the problem the next morning. Two thumbs up!
5.0
Fabulous Property
The mansion was a beautiful property with gorgeous woodwork, detailing and character inside! We had a large group of ladies stay for several days and we had a wonderful time! The home was well-maintained, clean and the kitchen had everything we needed; plenty of dishes, serving platters and cooking essentials were on-hand which was perfect for entertaining and the cookout we held on our last night's stay. We utilized the grill and enjoyed dining al fresco on the beautiful patio. There were plenty of bathrooms, beds/rooms (and even a couple of extra cots) and the location is ideal for walking into downtown Ithaca. I would highly recommend this property to any family or large group who appreciates the love and care that has gone into maintaining the property. We did have a slight issue with no hot water the first evening, but the property manager addressed our concern and corrected the problem the next morning. Two thumbs up!
5.0
After missing reunion due to covid we got together at this beautiful property as a substitute-reunion. The house was perfect for us, we had a blast. Everything is in walking distance (collegetown and Cornell up, Ithaca commons down), and there are many areas in the house to sit and relax. Every bedroom is nice too. And we were asked every day if we needed anything, thanks!
5.0
Mini-reunion
After missing reunion due to covid we got together at this beautiful property as a substitute-reunion. The house was perfect for us, we had a blast. Everything is in walking distance (collegetown and Cornell up, Ithaca commons down), and there are many areas in the house to sit and relax. Every bedroom is nice too. And we were asked every day if we needed anything, thanks!
5.0
My family and I stayed here for the weekend and it was absolutely perfect. The home was beautiful, clean, and spacious, with a great location close to both Cornell and the Commons. Sarah was great in all forms of communication both before and during our visit. Thanks so much!
5.0
Amazing stay
My family and I stayed here for the weekend and it was absolutely perfect. The home was beautiful, clean, and spacious, with a great location close to both Cornell and the Commons. Sarah was great in all forms of communication both before and during our visit. Thanks so much!
5.0
Historical and spacious; great host
Really enjoyed our stay. The house has a long history but is well kept. Well stocked kitchenwares made cooking really easy. Our kids had a lot of fun with occasional deer visits. Sarah, our host, was very responsive and helped us solving an internet issue really quickly, so some of us could work in the house.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ithaca?
The average price for a rental in Ithaca is $297 per night. This rental is $1,196 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Mansion at Fountain Place. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic Mansion at Fountain Place pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic Mansion at Fountain Place?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.