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Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell

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Welcome to the Cottage at Taughannock!
Patio with grill, prep and eating tables
Fire pit and sitting area in the garden
Cozy living room featuring authentic Arts and Crafts furniture.
Entertainment center in living room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell

Great for a family vacation or a weekend get-away with friends, the "Cottage at Taughannock" shares a border with Taughannock State Park for extraordinary hiking, boating and swimming. Enjoy the lovely rhododendron garden flowers & birds. Play outdoor yard games & indoor board games. Study or work at desks in several bedrooms. Internet speed is 83 Mbps. Prepare meals & dine in the cottage “garden room” or grill & dine on the adjacent patio. At night, watch the stars, the fireflies, & build a fire in the patio fire pit. Sleep well on comfortable beds.
The cottage is uniquely located next to Taughannock Falls State Park. Yet, it is only 4 miles from shopping in Trumansburg and 10 miles from Ithaca. It is located on the Cayuga Scenic Trail as well as the Cayuga Wine Trail, making it a central location for beauty and touring.
The entire cottage and yard are yours to use and enjoy while renting. The garage contains some outdoor games and the trash cans for you to access, but is not otherwise for guest use.
This is a pet-free property. If you have severe pet allergies, please be advised that the most recent time a cat stayed briefly at the cottage was in February 2023.
During (now more often) hot summer days and nights, the cottage garden room has a tower AC unit to cool down the public spaces. Each bedroom has its own AC window or wall unit.
We are just a phone call away if you have any questions or concerns! Please feel free to contact me. I may message you to check in with you, but will leave the interaction up to your level of comfort.
The cottage is located on Rt. 89 (Taughannock Blvd.) Neighbors are spread out along the road, but the houses are out of sight from the house. The back yard is very private due to hills surrounding the bowl-shaped yard.
You will need your own car. (No public transportation) There is parking for 3-4 cars.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
No Frat or Sorority parties. Avoid water overuse
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5
Note from host: No Frat or Sorority parties. Avoid water overuse
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Trumansburg

Trumansburg is home to this holiday home. The History Center and Newfield Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Museum of the Earth and Puddledockers. Consider Dutch Harvest Farm for a night out or EcoVillage at Ithaca if you're travelling with kids.
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Trumansburg, NY

What's nearby

  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 15 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Ithaca College - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Cornell University - 19 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Salt Point Brewing Co. - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Trimmers Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Inn At Taughannock - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell on 18 March 2026 start from NZ$830, 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 Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell located?

This family-friendly Trumansburg holiday home is steps away from Taughannock Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake. Cayuga Nature Center is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great hosts! Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy space. Worked perfect for my friends and I!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anne’s cottage is truly magical we had an amazing stay, the location, the serenity and the beautiful setting all added to the feeling of being somewhere truly special. It was our daughter’s wedding and I can’t imagine having stayed anywhere else to celebrate our event which was down the road at camp comstock which is another amazing venue. Our week there was truly special and we hope to go back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed staying at this home. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location across from Taughannock Falls State Park and 10-20 min away from Ithaca attractions. Full kitchen and beautiful tables both inside and out made eating in worth it! Plenty of games and toys to provide toddlers with entertainment. The hosts were very pleasant and went above and beyond to assist us with any questions or concerns we had!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was dropping my son off for college and the house was perfect. Very close to Cornell and downtown Ithaca. Clean, comfortable, organized home with labels on kitchen cabinets, beautiful yard. Highly recommend! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Great

Place was great, lots of space, beautiful. Busy weekend meant the road noise was a bit loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Birds and Paradise

Beautiful upstate retreat. The host has a great picture window in the back with binoculars and bird watching guides to please birders and wildlife enthusiasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheree L.

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

Charming Retreat

It's a wonderful, fully stocked home! Very peaceful setting, with plenary of space for our group of 9 - a great location to reconnect with friends! The hosts go above and beyond. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia R.

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

Great place to stay

The property is beautiful and we enjoyed the flower gardens. Very close to the Taughannock SP where did an easy hike to the waterfall. House was comfortable and well-equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts are quick to respond and the check-in couldn't have been easier. Located in a beautiful area, the house is well appointed and had everything we needed. The beds were super comfortable. We loved the picture window overlooking the backyard garden and having coffee on the patio was the perfect way to start the day. It is close to the road and you do hear road noise but it wasn't terrible. There was a strong musty smell when we arrived but it dissipated after using the air purifiers in the rooms and opening the windows for a while. The well water also had an odor but there were water filter pitchers that made it taste fine. Overall a lovely house and we enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Cute Cottage, amazing location!

So many great outdoor activities in this area. Cottage was so comfortable, hosts are fantastic. Property around the cottage was beautifully landscaped and private. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great stay

Awesome cottage. Felt like an English estate setting nestled in a knoll. Very clean. Described accurately
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spacious and Comfortable in a Great Location

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The cottage (really, more like a cozy 3 bedroom house) was clean and well-stocked with dishes, cooking tools, sheets and blankets. The location was excellent, a short drive to Ithaca and right next door to beautiful nature (lake, falls, forest).
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela W.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed this property, very nice hosts and beautiful landscaping! Great location. The house had a strong odor of mildew or must that our family found off putting. Otherwise, we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Country Cottage was great

We had an event at a place in Trumansburg so we decided to find a place close to spend the weekend. The cottage was perfect, owners were very communicative, place was clean and well stocked, and it’s in a very convenient location. Private and relaxing atmosphere, would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

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

A great property!

Had a wonderful weekend with some friends at the home. It's got lots of privacy, a beautiful yard and the home is warm and inviting. ACs in every bedroom ensured it was very cool, even in July! We'll definitely book the place again next time we're headed to Ithaca :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Leigh K.

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

Ann and Chad’s house

We had a wonderful time at Ann and Chad’s house. The grounds are beautiful and my 4 year old grand daughter enjoyed exploring the creek.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F.

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

Nice Quiet Place

Very comfortable and well stocked. Conveniently located. The toys for the 3 year old to play with was a great plus. The decorating was awesome with all the interesting objects to look at. The yard was great! Beds were comfortable. Hosts are totally awesome people!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cecilia R.

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

Cottage

Well located. Beautiful setting but road noise in bedrooms. Clean and neat. Full amenities. Very comfy home. Rustic.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike M.

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

Nice comfortable place

The cottage is comfortable. The bedrooms (3) are certainly adequate. The forth bedroom is two very small beds. Perfect for kids. The kitchen is fully equipped. We had a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Fun in the Finger Lakes!

We had a great stay at the cottage. It was clean, comfortable, and well appointed. The back yard has pretty gardens. It is located close to many tourist sites and makes traveling to and from very convenient, but the trucks on the road were a bit loud at times.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Graduation weekend

A great property that's a 15 min drive to downtown Ithaca. It gave us a feeling of seclusion along with it being close to everything. The space was clean, well cared for and it had all of the things necessary to host a family gathering/celebration
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Homey Family Cottage

We were visiting family in Trumansburg for Thanksgiving and needed extra room for our large party. This cottage worked out perfectly - it was plenty warm, the backyard and patio are private and lovely, and the cottage is spacious with helpful features (great buffet shelving near large dining table). We would love to return! Thank you so much to our hosts for the well appointed cottage and convenient location to Trumansburg (and Ithaca - just depends which way you want to go on 89)!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

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

Charming cottage with gorgeous outdoor space

Great spot for a group to enjoy the Finger Lakes. Easy access to Taughannock Falls and Ithaca; manageable drive to Seneca and even Keuka. The house was charming, with a well-equipped kitchen, a great dining space for meals together (and card games afterwards), and a cozy living room to enjoy a movie. But the real stars of the show were the patio and the garden, which was truly spectacular with everything in bloom when we visited in early June.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ann and Chad Hoover

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Ithaca residents for over 40 years, we love the area and find it hard to find any place we like better. Ann is retired from Study Abroad advising at Cornell University. Chad is a practicing architect who sees no reason to retire, as he is doing what he loves!

Why they chose this property

We knew the moment we walked on the property that our four-year search was over....we found the perfect place. It has been such fun making it our own.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is uniquely located close to the park, but not far from Ithaca and Trumansburg. Even in March and April, early spring ephemerals surround the area. The rhododendron garden is lovely in May and early June. Flowers continue to brighten the patio throughout the summer and into the fall, then autumn color takes over the show. In winter the Norway spruce laden with snow is breathtaking and sledding, cross country skiing and skating are all close at hand.

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