Cottage in Cayuga Lake, NY
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this cottage rental
Located on a quiet side road 30 min from Ithaca and 5 min from Treleaven Winery, our four season lakehouse is ideal for family time at the lake or a romantic getaway. The house is comfortable and thoughtfully furnished. With a sunny flat yard, hot tub, deck, new lakeside shack, kayaks, long dock, shady grass patio by the water, fire pit and rec room, there are lots of spaces to spread out. We face the afternoon sun and sunsets, and have deep, clear water. Sit by the lake and feel your blood pressure drop! New pictures coming in May...
Our cottage was built in 1951 and is 1100 square feet. We bought it in 2020 and spent over a year and a half remodeling every room, converting the wood floor garage into a recreation room, and building a new lakeside shack by the shore. We've tried for the "looks like its always been there" design approach and used sustainable materials and energy options.
The living room looks out to the lake with a large window and is open the kitchen. It has ductless heat pump/air conditioning and a pellet stove. The kitchen is fully supplied, including a dishwasher. Next to the living room is a dining area and den/TV room, which has a new high quality queen size sleeper sofa and curtains to create privacy. The main bedroom has a new queen size bed and a large window facing the lake, and the second bedroom has two twin size beds with new mattresses. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and there is a washer and dryer. We have drinkable filtered well water.
In the back yard we have a hot tub and a new deck with a table, chairs and gas grill. The flat yard is a nice place for yard games and we have a fire pit with supplied wood. There are about twenty steps to reach the shoreline area, which is very few compared with most Cayuga lake properties.
The converted recreation room has a ping pong table, couch and chair, "vintage" boombox, and board games.
At the shore there is a nice shady area in the summer for sitting and the new shack with a mini fridge, cozy/romantic lighting, couch and table. The dock extends out to a deep section of the lake and is wonderful for jumping into the water. We have kayaks, paddle boards and life vests for guests to use. (Not available late Nov. through April for cold water safety)
The neighbors along the lake are a nice community of people that know each other well. There are a couple neighbor's dogs that are allowed to wander around off leash. They are friendly, but you may encounter them occasionally in the yard.
Our cottage was built in 1951 and is 1100 square feet. We bought it in 2020 and spent over a year and a half remodeling every room, converting the wood floor garage into a recreation room, and building a new lakeside shack by the shore. We've tried for the "looks like its always been there" design approach and used sustainable materials and energy options.
The living room looks out to the lake with a large window and is open the kitchen. It has ductless heat pump/air conditioning and a pellet stove. The kitchen is fully supplied, including a dishwasher. Next to the living room is a dining area and den/TV room, which has a new high quality queen size sleeper sofa and curtains to create privacy. The main bedroom has a new queen size bed and a large window facing the lake, and the second bedroom has two twin size beds with new mattresses. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and there is a washer and dryer. We have drinkable filtered well water.
In the back yard we have a hot tub and a new deck with a table, chairs and gas grill. The flat yard is a nice place for yard games and we have a fire pit with supplied wood. There are about twenty steps to reach the shoreline area, which is very few compared with most Cayuga lake properties.
The converted recreation room has a ping pong table, couch and chair, "vintage" boombox, and board games.
At the shore there is a nice shady area in the summer for sitting and the new shack with a mini fridge, cozy/romantic lighting, couch and table. The dock extends out to a deep section of the lake and is wonderful for jumping into the water. We have kayaks, paddle boards and life vests for guests to use. (Not available late Nov. through April for cold water safety)
The neighbors along the lake are a nice community of people that know each other well. There are a couple neighbor's dogs that are allowed to wander around off leash. They are friendly, but you may encounter them occasionally in the yard.
Amenities
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Parking Available
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Patio
No pets allowed
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Bath or shower
Outdoor Cooking
Sofa bed
Family friendly
Cribs or cots available
Towels
Linens
Dining table
Hairdryer
Fire extinguisher
Map of Cayuga Lake, NY
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We spent a wonderful week (July 19–26) at this lake cottage and couldn't have been happier with our stay. The property was exactly as described and pictured in the listing — everything was clean and in good working order. We especially liked having three different outdoor spots to sit and enjoy the lake: the deck, the top of the stairs leading down to the shore, and right at the water's edge. The shade along the shoreline was a great benefit for those of us who want to stay close to the water but not be in the direct sun. We were lucky not to have any rainy days, but the cottage would be great for an indoor day, and the ping pong table in the garage and little shed by the lake would offer rainy day retreat places. Getting the kayaks and paddle board in and out of the lake was easy, and wading in from shore was simple too. The setting was wonderfully quiet the entire week. The cottage was great for birdwatching — songbirds along the shore, herons, osprey, and even bald eagles flying overhead. Clear days brought beautiful sunsets over the water. Weather was comfortably warm but not hot so we didn't need the AC, but the hot tub was a nice option on a couple of cooler nights. Adam, the owner, was exceptionally responsive — quick to answer any questions and provide information whenever we needed it. We would absolutely stay here again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We had a wonderful time relaxing at this beautiful lake house. The property is very spacious and on a very quiet part of the lake. The host was very helpful and quick to ensure we had everything we needed. I would definitely book this location again!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Everything was impeccable. Clean and everything is there for you . Just bring personal care items and clothes . Great experience and the host responded very quickly to any questions. Highly recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Stayed here before and never disappointed. The owner id great. The cottage is clean and the views amazing.
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9.9Outstanding
(89 Ratings)
"We spent a wonderful week (July 19–26) at this lake cottage and couldn't have been happier with our stay. The property was exactly as described and pictured in the listing — everything was clean and i..."
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