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Timber Frame Cabin On Lake

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Looking down to the house from the road
Looking down at the lake
south side of the house
living room
kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lansing, NY
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Taughannock Falls State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Timber Frame Cabin On Lake

This sweet little house has an open floor plan with a sleeping loft and beautiful views looking southwest over Cayuga Lake. Decks on two sides of the house lead to a “flight” of four decks below the house. The kitchen has a small refrigerator, induction burners, small oven, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker, and lots of cooking utensils and dishware. The bathroom has a claw-foot tub. On the decks, a gas grill and plenty of chairs and picnic tables for relaxing and entertaining.

Ideal for two, but can sleep four to six: queen mattress in loft, fold-out sofa bed, couch, and camping out in tents on the decks under large shade trees or on the double mattress in the boat house.

Not handicapped accessible: 28 gentle stone steps from the road down to the house, 3 to 6 steps between the decks, steep stairs down to the dock, boat house, and pebble beach, and in the house, a library ladder up to the sleeping loft.

Wifi. No smoking or incense. Pets considered.


Property manager

Nancy Lazarus
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs ok with owner's permission
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lansing

Located in Lansing, this cabin 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Newman Arena, or consider a night out at Dutch Harvest Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Lansing, NY

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Commons - 26 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Cornell University - 26 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Ithaca College - 30 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 35 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 41 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Point Brewing Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trimmers Ice Cream - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Gimme Coffee - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Brewing Company - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Finger Lakes Cider House - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Timber Frame Cabin On Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Timber Frame Cabin On Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Timber Frame Cabin On Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Timber Frame Cabin On Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Cayuga Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dutch Harvest Farm and Salmon Creek Falls. Lansing Park and Cedarview Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 160 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nichole I.

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

The Little Retreat on Cayuga Lake

This is my 3rd trip here, and I will be back...so peaceful and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Great little place

The communication with Nancy was terrific. She really goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable and gives a detailed summary of the cabin and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy D.

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

Lovely Cabin on Cayuga Lake

This property is just what we were looking for. Rustic one room cabin with a loft with easy access to everything - boat launch, Ithaca, waterfalls, wineries. Nancy was an amazing host who made sure we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Relaxation & Waterfalls

Had a great stay. Definitely as advertised. Very clean and well taken care of. Had a great time. We were not able to enjoy the boat house and decks as much as we would have liked to due to the weather and level of the lake but can't control mother nature! Thanks so much would stay again if we were in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patti K.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful and peaceful cabin stay would love to revisit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great weekend getaway

Second year visiting this lovely timber frame cabin. We had Nancy's cell number to ask questions. We were hiking first two days to see waterfalls and on last day weather was windy and cool, so not conducive to kayaking, so we were able to scavenge the beach for "lake" glass and heart-shaped stones. Nancy said we could stay past the check-out time and we took her up on that offer, leaving late afternoon. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Little House in the Woods

Great place to stay with my dog!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Perfect Lakehouse Trip

We loved our time here. Amazing time start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole I.

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

Spring getaway

Lovely place. Nice, quiet neighborhood for walking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

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

Charming Lake Cabin

We just had another wonderful vacation at Nancy’s lake Cayuga cabin. The water was beautiful and we enjoyed hiking at Treman park and dinners out in Ithaca and Lansing. Nancy is an attentive host and the cabin is charming and well cared for.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Great cabin on the lake

My husband and I enjoyed our stay ! We loved the peaceful area and the great view of the lake. Also, being close to the parks/waterfalls that we wanted to see, was definitely a plus ! Nancy is very accommodating with a lot of suggestions if you heed them !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando D.

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

A cozy cottage...with a lake view

My host, Nancy, was very responsive and accommodating for my 3 nite stay on Cayuga lake. She provided me with local information about travel, grocery stores & restaurants, which made me right at home. It was a perfect place to stay while I volunteered at Long Point winery, in Aurora, for the week.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

Annual thing for us

We love it here. It was our fourth year and we plan to come back again. Nancy is a wonderful host and the property is one of a kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nat M.

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

Always beautiful lakefront cabin

This was our second time staying in this beautiful cabin. It's rustic and special, offering beautiful views and the tranquility of lakeside life. Short drives to Ithaca for groceries, sleepy mornings on the porch with coffee, and winery outings. We always want to come back! Plus, Nancy communicated wonderfully with us and really made us feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mara R.

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

cozy couples getaway

We wanted a quiet getaway without the kids, and this definitely gave us what we wanted. It unfortunately rained 3 of the 4 days were there, but even with the rain, it was beautiful and quiet and just serene. The steps down to the cabin were not forgiving so you have to really take your time going up and down when they are damp. The steps going down to the doc and boat house were extremely steep and daunting when you first see them. But they do get easier the more you use them. Another tip that I would have liked to know before going is bring your own drinking water. there are jugs supplied to use for drinking and cooking but I think they are jugs that are refilled from owners home. which is fine, but I am a water snob, so I went to buy my own water. We loved the cabin and the area and everything that was included, Nancy is a great host and very informative and just seems to be a kind person. We will hopefully be back one day to stay again, with hopefully less rain!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell B.

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

Incredible as always

We've left several reviews of this property in the past, so we'll keep this short and sweet. Incredible and unparalleled couples (or writers block) getaway. That simple.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

j d.

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

Sweet little cabin

Exactly as advertised. Very nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Solo Getaway

I had a great time during my stay here! The property was clean and directly on the lake, very peaceful any time of the day and the host was great with communication and lenient about arrival/departure times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Charming Cabin With Great View

The timber-frame cabin had everything we needed and more. The host was very helpful. The view of lake Cayuga was framed by magnificent trees. The way the lot was landscaped was very clever, with various levels down to the lake, dock, and boat house. Beautiful countryside and waterfalls to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

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

Charming Lake Getaway

My husband and I loved our stay. The cottage was peaceful and we loved watching the sunset on lake Cayuga from the dock. The location is close to Ithaca and great hiking trails. Nancy’s communication was clear and helpful and checking in and out was very easy. We had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Perfect tiny house on lake

We were in awe of the reclaimed building materials. Perfect weekend to get away with spouse & dog and located within 20 minutes to see the waterfalls. We enjoyed kayaking on ckeckout day because we werent required to leave at a specific time. We plan to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

We absolutely loved our stay!

I highly recommend staying with Nancy and Rick! We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. The location is ideal and extremely quiet as it is located on a dead end. It was a very easy drive into Ithica and to the local wineries and markets. The cabin itself was perfect for us. We had everything we needed including space heaters if it got cold and the amenities and grill worked perfectly. We cannot wait to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridgid L.

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

Adorable timber frame cottage

We came up for a quick get away. The cottage and property is so adorable. We had a restful stay and visited the spa at Inn at Aurora for my birthday. Nancy reached out to see if we needed anything. She had a bouquet of beautiful wildflowers for my birthday. You can see the hosts really love their cottage. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell B., Mount Joy, PA

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

Another wonderful experience!

This was my wife and I's third time at this property, this time for our honeymoon. I proposed to my wife here this time last year. Nancy is a fantastic host and the property is the picturesque romantic getaway. Can't wait to visit again next year. Have a great winter, Nancy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadeene F.

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

Cutest bungalow ever!

My sister slept on the comfy pull out couch and my teenage daughter and I took the full size loft bed. With the cool lake breeze and the sound of waves lapping on the shore we slept like babes! Nancy and Rick were terrific hosts and have appointed the cabin with everything you need. The lake is stunning and we took out the kayaks every day, as well as fished, swam, and walked the abandoned train tracks. We will definitely be back to this magical, relaxing and rejuvenating place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Lazarus

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Rick and Nancy Lazarus live south of Ithaca and love Cayuga Lake and the sunsets from its east shore. This is our summer lake house, a quiet retreat.

Why they chose this property

The lake access and views are great, plus Bill George Road is a quiet and wooded road great for walking and bike riding. There are some houses on the lake side and a couple of small gorges. Great blue herons fly up and down the lake every day. Owls hoot at night. Rick is a timber frame barn restorer and he built this charming little house about 10 years ago.

Languages:

English

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