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Twin Pines, Charming Cayuga Lakefront Cottage w/amazing views

Twin Pines, Charming Cayuga Lakefront Cottage w/amazing views

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Rear view of Twin Pines w/parking behind cottage and Cayuga Lake to the east.
View of Cayuga Lake and Twin Pines lakefront  from the cottage's deck.
View of Cayuga Lake showing the Twin Pines' dock in autumn from 25' long deck.
Twin Pines' kitchen features oak cabinets and a fold-down wooden table.
The kitchen features a dishwasher and an array of cookware.

Overview of Twin Pines, Charming Cayuga Lakefront Cottage w/amazing views

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Map
Trumansburg, NY
  • Popular LocationTaughannock Falls State Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationIthaca College22 min drive
  • Popular LocationCornell University24 min drive
  • AirportElmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Convertible bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Twin Pines, Charming Cayuga Lakefront Cottage w/amazing views

Ideal for urban professionals, university parents, adventurous families, honeymooning couples, aspiring writers, and all others looking to really get away and relax in a beautiful setting. TWIN PINES IS ONLY RENTED FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX NIGHTS DURING THE 2024 SUMMER SEASON RUNNING FROM JUNE 9TH TO SEPTEMBER 15TH.

This very private cottage is conveniently located 10 miles north of Ithaca, two miles from Trumansburg, and two miles past Taughannock State Park, in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country. Parking is on same level as the cottage, perched between Cayuga Lake and green woodland. Sturdy staircase leads down to Cayuga Lake, where there is ample space for relaxing and enjoying lakeside activities.

First floor of this very appealing 1,250 square foot cottage includes a full kitchen with dining area offering a memorable view; a living room with a decorative stone fireplace and mahogany floor; and a large, bright sitting room with a sofa bed, converting to a downstairs bedroom.

The second floor features two generous bedrooms and a bath. The downstairs sitting room has beautiful, sweeping lake views and opens via a sliding glass door to a 25-foot-long wood deck overlooking the lake. With Adirondack chairs along with a patio table and chairs, the deck is a perfect spot to kick back, relax and enjoy the outstanding view.

Twin Pines Cottage sleeps up to 6 persons - two in each second floor bedroom, and two in the first floor sitting room. All floors are natural wood. The cottage, outfitted with electric heat, is insulated and features an air conditioner in the living room along with ceiling fans in each bedroom. Next to the cottage is a generous parking area with a large lawn and extensive woods beyond. Outside the kitchen is an additional deck with a charcoal grill.

Down the staircase, 90 feet of lakefront offers a dock and lakeside cabana with a table and chairs, mini-refrigerator and fishing gear. Lakeside there are lawn chairs for relaxing, a picnic table and a fire ring for memorable beach campfires.

The cottage interior offers a number of Adirondack-lodge style features including a fieldstone fireplace, barnwood accents, hand-crafted wood entry doors and wood trim with the tree bark intact. Comfortable contemporary furnishings and antique accents combine to create a pleasing, classic interior ambiance. Twin Pines is furnished with two sofas, a recliner, a convertible sofa bed and Oriental rugs. The eat-in kitchen with beautiful granite countertops and oak cabinets is fully equipped. The main second floor bedroom has 18 feet of sliding glass windows overlooking Cayuga Lake.

With spectacular sunrises at dawn and a starlit sky at night, Twin Pines offers beautiful views of Cayuga Lake to the east and relaxing views of woods to the west.

Other amenities: Twin Pines has WiFi, and most cellphone connections work well. Clean linens (towels, washcloths, sheets, pillow cases, blankets, quilts) provided weekly. Twelve gallons of bottled drinking water provided per week. A canoe and a 14-foot rowboat along with life jackets are available on-site.

Contact for rates for the 2025 season.

Keywords: Cottage, lakefront cottage, lakehouse, lake view.

Property manager

Dennis Stein

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Trumansburg

Located in Trumansburg, this cottage is on a lake. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of the Earth, or check out an event or a game at Newman Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Trumansburg, NY

What's nearby

  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 2 min drive
  • Ithaca Commons - 19 min drive
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 21 min drive
  • Ithaca College - 22 min drive
  • Cornell University - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Falls Restaurant & Tavern - 6 min drive
  • Finger Lakes Cider House - 9 min drive
  • Treleaven Wines - 47 min drive
  • Garrett's Brewing Co. - 7 min drive
  • Trimmers Ice Cream - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Pines, Charming Cayuga Lakefront Cottage w/amazing views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twin Pines, Charming Cayuga Lakefront Cottage w/amazing views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Pines, Charming Cayuga Lakefront Cottage w/amazing views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Twin Pines, Charming Cayuga Lakefront Cottage w/amazing views located?

This family-friendly Trumansburg cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cayuga Lake and Taughannock Falls State Park. Cayuga Nature Center and Americana Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful setting
The cabin is homey and inviting. The views of the lake are amazing, both on the deck and from inside. A wonderful place to get away and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin & Lou B., Lewes, Delaware, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful secluded retreat
At the end of a forested driveway, this secluded, warm, cozy cottage afforded us a beautiful, lakeside retreat to spend our evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Beautiful spot, great beach access, very well equipped kitchen. Gravel road leading to house slightly harrowing but we got used to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Donald P., Bennington, VT 05201. USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Finger Lakes ‘23
Beautiful spot- stairs to the beach a challenge, but knew that going in. Plenty of information left about places t visit & things to do. Didn’t realize before we got there that Ithaca and the small town of Trumansburg were kind of it. Owner was delightful and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax and enjoy
The Twin Pines Cottage was a lovely place to stay for our family of four on the lake, and the location offered great access to the lake itself directly from the property. The cottage offered a beautiful of the lake 24 hours a day. Trumansburg offers much for a such a little town, and Ithaca is just down the road a bit father. If you like to dine out, you're going to need to stay a while to sample the many options in the area. The hosts were very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed at the cottage, which was already nicely supplied, especially in terms of kitchen tools. Overall, it is a peaceful place where you can let you kids have fun on and in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dennis Stein

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Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I've called Ithaca and the bountiful Finger Lakes region home for the last 30 years. Living in downtown Ithaca, I greatly enjoy the contrast between the vibrant urban downtown and the peaceful, wide-open vistas around the lakes. My co-owner Ed, also a transplant who takes inspiration from the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes region, has lived in downtown Ithaca with his family even longer.

Why they chose this property

Twin Pines is a cozy cottage that guests regularly describe as very welcoming, homey, and complete with amenities to maximize comfort and experience . (See the numerous reviews.)

When the cottage went on the market in 2006, the seller shared that because of the sheer beauty of the view, several potential out-of-area buyers expressed plans to tear down the cottage and replace it with a much larger contemporary house.

We decided to buy the building so that its simple beauty and great view of the lake could be preserved and enjoyed by friends, vacationers and guests alike.

What makes this property unique

Twin Pines is replete with original architectural details. Some of the furnishings are handmade, and the front door was crafted by Mary Shelley, a renowned local woodworking artist in Ithaca.

We happily feature the original work of other local and regional artists.
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