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Rustic, Cozy Cottage with Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views!
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m
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Ithaca, NY
- Place, Museum of the Earth2 min drive
- Place, Puddledockers4 min drive
- Place, Cornell University14 min drive
- Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room
2 Double Futons
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rustic, Cozy Cottage with Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views!
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House Rules
Important information
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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 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
About the area
Ithaca
Located in West Hill, a neighbourhood in Ithaca, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park, while Kitchen Theater and State Theatre of Ithaca are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of the Earth and Puddledockers. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Ithaca, NY
What's nearby
- Museum of the Earth - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Puddledockers - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- Ithaca Commons - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
- Ithaca College - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
- Cornell University - 14 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Petes Gas Station - 3 min drive
- Ithaca Bakery - 3 min drive
- The Rhine House - 3 min drive
- Ithaca Coffee Company Roasting Facility - 4 min drive
- The Milkstand - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
9 April 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
JM M.
7 April 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JM M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
JAMES O.
5 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


JAMES O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good
James B.
25 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
27 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rebecca M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Madeline D.
23 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Madeline D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
John K.
20 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John K.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Eli H.
18 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eli H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Joe W.
21 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jean-Pierre P.
1 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jean-Pierre P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ed S.
19 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ed S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
DJ C.
10 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
DJ C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
11 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication


Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good
Thomas M.
8 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thomas M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Stephanie G.
13 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location!
Stephanie G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Robert P.
16 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay
Shirley A.
17 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Shirley A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
scott f.
4 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfalls
scott f.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tara C.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An unexpected
Tara C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jason K.
16 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy hideaway
Jason K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Dee M.
17 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway place!
Dee M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful weekend
Lisa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Rita H.
18 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Right
Rita H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Amy B.
24 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Amy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sarah b.
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, private, close to nature
sarah b.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Tia Monroe
I am very well experienced in customer service. I run this cottage from Florida with help from family in Ithaca and a family friend who cleans the cottage. Your satisfaction is my top priority! I will do everything I can to make your stay enjoyable and accommodate any needs you may have. I am very prompt in my responses to questions via VRBO messages. If you do book and need to contact me directly by phone, please text or send a heads up as I often do not answer unknown numbers.
Why they chose this property
This home has been in my family for many years. My great grandmother lived in the upstairs apartment and a dear friend lived in the downstairs apartment. We have been renting the cottage for around 5 years now. My aunt previously had been handling it but she moved, and I took over. She has a superhost status with hundreds of great reviews. My grandmother owns 50 acres between this multi family home and the neighboring home where my mother, aunt, and uncle grew up. This is such a beautiful home in an absolutely amazing location.
What makes this property unique
Backyard waterfall, you can hear from the bedroom! I have explored this waterfall, or "gorge" as well call it, and it is amazing. Just breathtaking views of not only the gorge, but beautiful Ithaca skyline and Cayuga lake. Lovely rustic, cozy cottage with everything you will need, in a private wooded area, yet also a prime area only 1 mile from town!
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