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Modern Log Home Retreat and Yoga Studio, Minutes from Ithaca and Colleges

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A cozy mountain retreat among towering poplars, with a crackling firepit.
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Spencer, NY
  • Place, Danby State Forest
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ithaca College
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lower Lvl Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main Level Bedroom/Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Lvl Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Lvl Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Modern Log Home Retreat and Yoga Studio, Minutes from Ithaca and Colleges

An idyllic retreat near Ithaca, New York, in a rustic yet opulent log home, nestled on a serene country lane. Boasting a spacious bluestone courtyard and a European-style log cabin, it's an ideal setting for hosting family and friends or savoring romantic evenings beneath the stars.

The property features:
- King-size master bedroom with luxury shower and soaking bathtub
- Main floor bedroom/living room with plush, Queen-size sofa bed, sectional couch with full-size pullout bed, a wide-screen TV and its own full bathroom
- Sitting room/kitchen with wood burning stove, modern appliances, and coffee bar
- Lower level is a full apartment with King-size bedroom, full bath, living room with widescreen TV and plush couches, and Kitchenette! (No-step entrance)
- Wood-stove heated Yoga studio with mats and other yoga equipment
- Expansive courtyard with gas grill and firepit for entertaining and playing pickleball, cornhole or other activities
- Finger Lakes trail and Danby State Forest for magnificent hiking
- Wi-fi mesh network and guest access
- Close proximity (20 min) to Cornell, Ithaca College, and other area attractions

The Comfort Road Cabin is designed with relaxation and entertaining in mind. The rich wood interior, a warm fire in the woodburning stove, and quality furnishing sooth the tired traveler. The courtyard surrounded by poplars and pines is the perfect place for friends and family to gather around the firepit or enjoy a barbeque.

The Other Amenities
- Guest WiFi
- Smart lock for easy entrance
- Standard kitchen appliances, cookware, dinnerware, glassware
- Towels, wash cloths, bath mats
- Basic spices and cooking oils
- Coffee bar including Coffee maker and Teas
- Yoga/meditation Studio with mats
- Washer and Dryer with detergent
- Baseboard heating and mini-split cooling and heating
- TV's 55" and 65" Google TV
- Wood burning stove and seasoned firewood
- Bluestone patio with firepit, picnic table, and tables and chairs with sun umbrellas
- Pickleball set, Corn hole game and bags
- Weber Summit 6-burner propane grill and utensils

The cabin is modeled after traditional European lodges and sits atop a hill on the smooth-graveled Comfort Road. Remote enough to be a true retreat, it is still under 20 minutes away from Downtown Ithaca Commons and shopping. Ithaca College is a short 10-12 minute drive and Cornell is within easy driving distance as well. Ithaca airport is 30 minutes away. Natural attractions are Jennings Pond, Buttermilk Falls, and Robert H Treman State Park with its amazing natural swimming hole and falls. The stretch of Comfort road in front of the chalet is part of the Finger Lakes trail system and leads to a trail head that goes into Danby State Forest.

Note: The cabin is surrounded by nature and as a result "nature" occasionally get inside. This is part of country living. We perform regular maintenance and cleaning to minimize the occurrence.

Rental insurance: We require a security deposit or low cost insurance, which will be added during your transaction. This protects our home and belongings and helps us keep our rates low. If you choose to put down the security deposit, it will be refunded back to your credit card 14 days after your stay completes. The insurance is non-refundable.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib available for additional fee and adv notice.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Visitors - Guests and Visitors must comply with all house rules during their stay (see Guest Guide in cabin). Rental can be terminated if breached.
Property - Cabin sits on 3 acres and guests must not enter our neighbor's land. Boundaries are marked and a map is provided in the Guest Guide.
Large parties are strictly prohibited and small gatherings must comply with house rules regarding noise, neighbors, and visitors per the Guest Guide.

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
This property uses solar energy
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

About the area

Spencer

Located in Spencer, this cabin is in a rural area. Danby Town Hall and The History Center are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ithaca Commons and Ithaca Farmers Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Butterfield Stadium or Newman Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Spencer, NY

What's nearby

  • Danby State Forest - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ithaca College - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 21 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Cornell University - 27 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪State Bbq & Bakery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Beer Co. - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Log Home Retreat and Yoga Studio, Minutes from Ithaca and Colleges pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern Log Home Retreat and Yoga Studio, Minutes from Ithaca and Colleges?

As of 14 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Log Home Retreat and Yoga Studio, Minutes from Ithaca and Colleges on 20 June 2026 start from NZ$716, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Modern Log Home Retreat and Yoga Studio, Minutes from Ithaca and Colleges?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Log Home Retreat and Yoga Studio, Minutes from Ithaca and Colleges?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Log Home Retreat and Yoga Studio, Minutes from Ithaca and Colleges?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Log Home Retreat and Yoga Studio, Minutes from Ithaca and Colleges located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Danby State Forest and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Danby Town Hall. Buttermilk Falls State Park and Namgyal Monastery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing retreat with many thoughtful amenities to enjoy both indoor and outdoor spaces. Excellent guidebook and personal notes for exploring the local region.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Photos do not do this place justice. It was a beautiful house, beautiful property and the sunset is to die for. We loved our time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prof. John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely property that I can highly recommend. It is situated in a beautiful environment, it is spacious and sparkling clean, and it offers every possible amenity. The owners' design aesthetic was extraordinarily appealing. The layout of the upstairs and main floor baths is a bit odd, but that does not warrant a markdown of a five-star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suresh T.

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

Quite spacious amd beautiful property

we had a great time. Loved the spacious house and the front yard. Peaceful location . Awesome host . Always reachable and ready to help.looking forward for the next stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi D.

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

Graduation refuge

Everything at the cabin is well thought-through. Very artfully appointed: Kitchen was fantastic, and very comfortable for all 6 of us. It was a great home-base on a very busy graduation weekend. The rain kept us away from using the amazing outside space, and the road was muddy- but the location was very beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely - it was peaceful oasis about 25 minutes from downtown Ithaca. We enjoyed its spaciousness, and the nice touches that made it feel like home.My 3 teens enjoyed a layout that offered privacy. They also used the yoga studio and played pickleball.The hosts answered our questions promptly, and we took them up on their recommendations (eat at Dolce Delight, shop for groceries at Wegmans). We appreciated the folder with info about local live music and hikes/waterfalls and used the guidebooks (and bug spray) again and again.Excellent stay - it will be at the top of our list during our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Girls Getaway

We loved this property! Close enough to Ithaca and the hikes we wanted to do. House is even nicer than pictured! Beautiful patio area where we enjoyed coffee in the morning and a firepit each night. House was super clean. Owner responded to questions quickly. No negatives to report!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cary O.

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

Wonderful stay

This was my very first time booking a stay through VRBO, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The house itself exceeded all of my expectations — it was by far the best stocked home I’ve ever stayed in, with every little detail thoughtfully provided to make guests feel comfortable and at ease. From the kitchen essentials to the extra touches throughout like speakers and paddle board, it was clear that the hosts had gone above and beyond.And I have to say, the patio area alone is worth booking this property for. It was such a beautiful, inviting space to relax and unwind, and quickly became my favorite spot to start and end the day. The yoga room was also amazing to end our days with a yoga session with! Altogether, this stay set the bar incredibly high for any future VRBO trips, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rich

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

Amazing Rural Retreat!

This cabin was absolutely perfect for our family while in Ithaca for our daughter’s graduation. The layout was perfect with multiple levels of living and sleeping for us to be comfortable and although the weather didn’t cooperate to enjoy the outside patio area thoroughly all weekend, we did enjoy a couple games of pickleball, eating at the large table and a beautiful sunset! The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could need and the coffee bar was great! The cabin itself is super clean, warm and cozy, love the mix of all the beautiful wood species. The yoga studio is a great space to relax and stretch. Communication with the owners was super easy and they were very responsive. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

Comfort on Comfort Road!

We traveled to Ithaca to drop our daughter off as a freshman at Ithaca College. We stuck around and explored the beautiful town. Due to a high volume of people moving in, we chose to cook in rather than eating out most nights. The kitchen was stocked more than any rental we’ve ever stayed at and the house was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. In addition, the host was very generous to leave us some tasty treats and was very responsive throughout the entire process. I highly recommend this comfortable retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Nice cabin for family close to Ithaca

This cabin was the perfect solution for our family (myself, two siblings, our spouses and a pre-teen). Tri-level design allowed all some private space. We were in the area for a wedding in Ithaca and to explore some of the Finger Lakes parks/hikes/waterfalls. It was close enough to Ithaca to be a short commute for wedding activities/visiting Cornell, etc, while being out in the woods, quiet, shady, with wildlife, etc. Was nice to unwind around the fire pit in the evening and cook a few good meals. Owner communication was great, and they quickly accommodated a request for an iron to prep the wedding attire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

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

Graduation Weekend

The Log Home Retreat was an excellent space for our family to stay and celebrate graduation weekend. We were 15-20 minutes away from all of the Cornell graduation activities and Ithaca sites. The home is spacious and had everything we needed to host our extended family. Brad and Emily have done a wonderful job making the interior of the log home both functional and beautiful. The outdoor space makes the experience that much better with the ability to gather, play, relax, and enjoy nature. Everyone in our group from age 2-72 found a spot on this great property that connected with what they needed to make the best of this weekend getaway. We highly recommend it and only wish we had found it sooner!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Super Cool Retreat in the Woods!

Had a fantastic weekend at this out of the ordinary location. Great spot to just chill but close enough to Ithaca to take advantage of all it has to offer. House was immaculately clean…seriously not a speck of dust…and had all the amenities. Kitchen is beyond fully stocked and plenty of sheets towels and blankets. Downstairs is totally private apt too. Lovely scenery and we had a fire at night. Host was super responsive and helpful. We had 6 people and was really comfortable for all. Highly Recommend! (Didn’t use yoga studio but it’s lovely inside!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Perfection!

Our getaway to property was perfect! The owners had a helpful booklet with property and area info that was very helpful. They even had some surprise local treats, fresh ground coffee beans and condiments to help greet us! The accommodations were exactly as described or better in every aspect. We enjoyed all that there is to do on the property, which included - yoga/meditation, pickleball, cornhole, campfires, games, and wildlife watching (they even had a pair of binoculars for us to use! The property was conveniently located to all of the parks and waterfalls that we wanted to visit and we made a couple trips into Ithaca to check out, downtown, Ithaca college and Cornell. A cool breakfast/lunch spot close to the cabin we hit between hikes was Dolce Delight, we recommend this place almost as much as the Cabin! Thanks again to the owners for sharing their property and taking the time to have everything in place for our family’s “unplugging” getaway!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brad B and Emily P

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We are best friends, parents, professionals, and nature explorers from New Jersey. We fell in love with the Finger Lakes Region while our oldest attended college. Every trip reveals some new natural treasure. We hope you discover your own beauty.

Why they chose this property

Sitting in Adirondack chairs in the courtyard with our morning coffee while watching the poplar leaves "sparkle" in the wind.

What makes this property unique

The cabin has been referred to as Narnia by friends. The simple, unassuming log structure is deceptively small from the outside, but when inside it opens up and feels much larger. You'll be immediately taken in by the rich wood tones and exotic burled wood finishings. The inside of the home feels like the woods that surrounds it.

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