Private Wooded Retreat close to Cornell

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Freeville, NY

Cornell University15 min drive
Ithaca Commons18 min drive
Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)21 min drive
Ithaca College21 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

1,300 sqft and fully furnished with a King sized master and luxury amenities including: dedicated WiFi, smart TV with AppleTV for casting, 2 wood burning fireplaces, wet-bar, Whirlpool appliances including washer & dryer, attached 2 car garage & use of an overhead opener during your stay.
Used only as a vacation home, the lodge is nestled among the trees with all of the comforts of home. The huge sunken living room has a wall of custom cabinets surrounding the fireplace as well as a wet-bar on your way out to the large 330sqft porch. Porch is completely private with a view of the surrounding woods. With a glass table & chairs for 6, luxury furniture and a weber propane grill, it's the perfect retreat.
The massive eat in kitchen has Whirlpool appliances including full size stove and dishwasher as well as the second wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped including convenient pantry staples and complementary coffee. With a dining table for 6 it's the perfect place to feel at home while away.
The master bedroom features a king size bed and is extra large at 13'x14' with convenient double door access to the bathroom from the master as well as from the main hallway. The second bedroom is 13'x9.5' and is set up as the perfect home office with amazing light and a peaceful view. The room includes a desk, office chair, large reading chair and a new (in Summer 2021) Luanto full sized pull out couch. For additional sleeping needs we also have a new (in Summer 2021) Luanto king sized pull out couch in the living room. All of the beds feature goose down pillows and we provide complementary: dishwasher detergent, dish soap, laundry detergent & Puracy bath products for use during your stay.
The home also features an attached 2 car garage with oversized 10' doors with Chamberlin openers. Yes, we loan you an opener for use during your stay - the ultimate convenience! In addition to the 2 garage spaces, there is also ample room for additional parking on your private section of our paved driveway. The driveway is only shared between this rental home and our barn and home. It is very long, such that there are no sight-lines between the houses.

Property manager

Elizabeth Nickitas

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

FYI Fireplaces have large stone hearths

Events

Events allowed

All events must be approved & require deposit

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: All events must be approved & require deposit

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Freeville

Located in Freeville, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Robert J. Kane Sports Complex, or consider a night out at Dutch Harvest Farm.

Freeville, NY

What's nearby

Cornell Lab of Ornithology - 13 min drive
Shops at Ithaca Mall - 14 min drive
Cornell University - 15 min drive
Ithaca Commons - 18 min drive
Ithaca College - 21 min drive

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
Salt Point Brewing Co. - 12 min drive
Dunkin' - 11 min drive
Ice Cream Caboose - 13 min drive
Dunkin' - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Wooded Retreat close to Cornell pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Wooded Retreat close to Cornell?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Wooded Retreat close to Cornell?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Private Wooded Retreat close to Cornell located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, Cornell University and Cayuga Lake. Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Bacchus Brewing Company are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Taggart S.

10 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Getaway

We had a great time staying at this house enjoying cozy weather and heading out to beautiful parks in the area. There was a lot to do at Ithaca as well, the Farmer's market in particular was really nice. The host was very thorough in leaving info about the property, as well as restaurants and things to do in the area. The house was very clean and comfortable as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chenin N.

25 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

Thanks so much for the wonderful stay! You are amazing! It was so fun to arrive to a personalized welcome sign for our new Cornell students. The house was fully stocked with anything we could think of. The location was beautiful and private. We will be back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Son's graduation

We stayed here with 6 adults for my son's graduation. We had reserved another place in September but the host canceled in May. We found this location at the last minute and couldn't be happier. I stayed there with my my family and friends and immediately felt at home. The house was clean and organized with very clear instructions. We where treated to breakfast items which my hubby and sons really appreciated. The house is close to the Cornell campus so it was a breeze driving in. The host was easily available via texting on the VRBO app. I'm so happy the other host canceled and we were able to enjoy our time here. 5 stars for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem in the Ithaca area

This comfortable, meticulously clean and well appointed property is nestled in the privacy of a quiet, wooded area, but is just minutes from Ithaca and its surrounding attractions. The owner is genial, quick to respond and has thought of a myriad of small touches to make renters feel welcomed and comfortable, including some food/drink in the kitchen. There are clear instructions on how everything in the house works. The property is accurately described/pictured on the website, except that the coffee maker is a Keurig and the second bedroom has a comfortable full size pull out bed as described, not a twin day bed as pictured. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and enthusiastically recommend it to others.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia R., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy retreat among the trees

We had a very comfortable stay in the house. Every detail to make sure we had all of our essentials was met. We enjoyed the very private beautiful & peaceful deck in the evenings.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022