Lake house holiday rentals in Ithaca

Waterfront Home with Sauna on Seneca Lake FLX

Unwind at Red Oak Retreat, a private waterfront home located in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country! This Seneca Lake escape features an expansive deck with magnificent sunset lake views, 100ft of lakeside lawn with a fire pit and kayaks. The property also boasts a two-story seasonal lakeside boathouse with bedroom and game area. Enjoy more than 15 vineyards within a 5 minute drive, with Watkins Glen State Park, "The Glen" Race Track, and Finger Lakes National Forest are only 15 minutes away.

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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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Hot Tub + Rare Flat Lakefront | Dock & Kayaks

Private lakefront home on Owasco Lake in the Finger Lakes with stunning sunsets and rare level access to the water—no stairs. Enjoy a large flat yard, private dock, paddle boards, kayaks, and a new grill. Inside a 75” smart TV, fast Verizon Fios Wi-Fi, A/C, and smart TVs in every bedroom. The master suite includes a private deck with lake views. 15 minutes to Auburn and Skaneateles, and close to wineries, breweries, golf, and charming lake towns. New luxury 6 person hot tub installed June 2026

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Scenic 3B/2BA Lakehome Near Cornell, Town and More

Welcome to this cozy 3 bedroom/2 bathroom lake home with stunning views from every level. The perfect combination of 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/ 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a large, well stocked kitchen. Accessible to Ithaca's finest restaurants, Cornell University & Ithaca College, wineries & all the Finger Lakes have to offer.

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Finger Lakes Dropstar on Cayuta LAKEFRONT

Dropstar is a modern spacious 3300 square foot retreat in a peaceful setting on Cayuta Lake in the breathtaking NY Finger Lakes region. Immerse yourself in nature and see the best views of the entire lake through the enormous windows, sunbathing on private decks, fireside on the patio or fishing and swimming on the dock at Dropstar. Grill or cook for a crowd in the fully stocked gourmet kitchen, rest privately in 4 large appointed bedrooms and never wait with 3 full baths. LIVE, LOVE, LAKE!

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Lakefront Perfect For Familiy, Wineries, Colleges

Relax in our single family home in the Town of Ithaca. We are only 1.5 miles from downtown Ithaca, but it is a world apart. Clean, stylish home with amazing lake views. Swim off our private dock and enjoy the lakeside firepit. Kayaks, canoe provided. Our heat and air conditioning work year round. We are located near Finger Lakes Wineries, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca Farmer's Market and the Commons. Launch your boat from nearby Treman Marina.

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Historic 1890 Retreat near Lake, park & campus

Welcome to your 1890 Cayuga Lake country retreat! This homey, well equipped escape combines rustic charm with lots of soul & gathering places. The airy architecturally designed king bed master suite is truly an oasis. A quiet backyard borders a scenic waterfront park and is a short walk from a marina, swimming area, fishing creek, trails & kayak rentals. Enjoy evening strolls & sunsets along the Lake or relax around the fire pit. A centrally located base to explore Ithaca & the Finger Lakes.

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Beautiful Lake Front Living!

Lake front living! Enjoy coffee on the expansive deck, jump off the dock for a swim, or take the paddleboard for a ride. Watch the stunning sunset every night. Convenient Ithaca location, directly on Cayuga Lake. This 3-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home is minutes from downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and Ithaca College. AC mini-splits in each of the 3 bedrooms (no AC downstairs). Kayaks and paddleboard available for use. Explore all that the Finger Lakes Region has to offer. We look forward to your stay!

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Finger Lakes Winery Farmhouse

Experience the heart of Hector's wine country in our large, charming 3 bed, 2 bath farmhouse adjacent to Damiani Wine vineyards and an active wine production barn. This historic, 100+ year old home features a renovated kitchen and 2 full baths, with thoughtfully curated, eclectic modern farmhouse decor. Great for families or groups of friends, this cozy, well stocked home lets you catch a glimpse of the wine-making and grape growing process next door. Easy lake access is just down the road.

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Azalea Beach House on Seneca Lake

Enjoy this spectacular lake house with 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Extra sleeping space provided in the upstairs loft area and the lower level with 2 daybeds in each space. The living room sofa is also a queen sleeper. Luxury vaulted kitchen, fireplace, laundry...lots of parking, dock, kayaks and new hot tub!. You'll love the wrap around covered porch that looks over the lake. Located on the "gold coast"...east side of Seneca Lake... close to so many wineries, breweries & downtown Geneva

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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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Lake Home on Cayuga - Kayaks included

*The host has covered 100% of the guest Airbnb fees on this 90 ft of private lake front property* Have dinner on the screened in porch while watching the sunset. Roast marshmallows by the fire pit. Jump off the dock and swim in fresh water or float alongside on the kayaks provided. Take a wine tour by boat. Hike trails and see the waterfalls at our local state parks. Rent a boat from the marina next door. For couples, families, friends, and water enthusiasts, this has it all!

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