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Fall Day, no bad views!
Spacious main living
Living area
Main bedroom has enormous closet space and direct patio access. Remote work here

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 671.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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King Ferry, NY
  • Sheldrake Point Winery
  • Cayuga Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • King Ferry Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Sublime Sunsets--Charming Cottage with No Bad Views

Welcome to our recently renovated and fully winterized, quaint and comfy two-bedroom, one-bath cottage. It features a large kitchen, dining, and living area, along with a screened-in porch that overhangs the east side of the lake. This cottage is perfectly situated to suit your sabbatical, short-term research, or recreational and relaxation rental needs. The private driveway is six homes from the main road, providing easy in/out access through all seasons with parking for up to two vehicles. A quiet cottage and area surrounded by rolling hills, a popular golf course, and the best of local wineries, breweries, and fare. It is just 30 minutes from Cornell University, Ithaca College, and downtown, and only 5-10 minutes to explore Wells College and Aurora, NY. With direct access to Cayuga Lake, our home boasts breathtaking views of the east side of the lake, sublime sunsets, and all of the essentials for your research, recreation (including hunting and fishing), and relaxation. The primary bedroom offers sliding doors to access the screened porch and a huge closet. The second bedroom has bunkdbed sleeping for up to 3 with partial lake view. The patio itself has panoramic Cayuga Lake views. The dock and frontage are privately owned, not shared. Wi-Fi and Roku TV are included. Canoes, kayaks, and other recreational equipment may be provided. No additional fees for utilities unless damage occurs due to the tenant.**We are continuously updating, check back for recent photos!

Property manager

Kimberlee Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please take the trash/bag from kitchen interior cabinet and place in lg black can outside before leaving.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

King Ferry

Located in King Ferry, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. King Ferry Golf Course and Bright Leaf Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cayuga Lake and Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center, or consider a night out at Dutch Harvest Farm. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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King Ferry, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • King Ferry Winery - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wells College - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Cornell University - 42 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 58 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Finger Lakes Cider House - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Owl Wine Company - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Sheldrake Point Winery - ‬64 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sublime Sunsets--Charming Cottage with No Bad Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Sublime Sunsets--Charming Cottage with No Bad Views located?

Situated in King Ferry, this golf cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and King Ferry Golf Course. Bright Leaf Vineyard and King Ferry Winery are also within 3 miles (5 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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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN H.

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

Great little place on the lake.

Great little place. Awesome views. Only suggestion, a little more AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Beautiful Property!

This was our first time staying in the area and Kimberlee couldn’t have been more accommodating! She answered all my questions and was a pleasure to work with. We will definitely stay again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Beautiful place, wonderful host

Sublime sunsets indeed! The location is spectacular; with a great screened porch and deck for enjoying Cayuga. Incredible sunset views. Very quiet pleasant little road of cottages to walk down, little waterfalls all along the way. Cottage is extremely nice also, and the host wonderfully communicative and helpful. Thank you Kimberly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was a girls weekend with 2 of my friends from high school. The arrangements worked well with my friends each getting a bedroom and myself sleeping on an air mattress in the living room. The views of the water were delightful and we enjoyed our morning coffee and evening dinners either out on the screened in porch or on the deck. The house had most of the utensils we needed to prepare the meals we ate at home. Kimberlee was great to work with, providing recommendations for places to go and keeping us informed on important things happening during our stay. We collectively agreed we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Artist’s Retreat and Family Hangout All in OneThis cottage was absolute perfection—and we’ll definitely be back. I'm an artist, and the views were so inspiring I painted over thirty pieces during our stay!I was there with my wife and our 13-year-old child, and as a family getaway, it was just as magical. There was something for each of us: comfy seating, luxurious beds, and that dreamy sunporch! And don’t even get me started on the lake—it was everything.The community was welcoming, and the cottage had everything we needed, including a fully stocked kitchen with all the pots, pans, and utensils to cook fun meals together.We spent our days relaxing, playing games, swimming, and soaking in the peace of it all. My family recharged, and I left creatively renewed. We truly didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

zena s.

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

House in a lake

Great location, very nice property, great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kimberlee Smith

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Our stories are all perfectly imperfect, just like our dreamy little lakefront. It was a lifelong dream to relax on the shores of Cayuga Lake, and we finally found THE one.

Our little family owns a fitness center in a rural town in Upstate New York 30 minutes from our cozy cottage. We maintain day jobs with Cornell University and Downtown Ithaca, as well as serving and supporting our local community. My husband coaches and is the strength and conditioning coach across several high school teams, as well as providing 1:1 and small group trainings custom-fit to specific sports needs at the school and our gym.

We have a 14-year old son heavily involved in training and sports of his own, so we often travel weekends and have enjoyed appreciating other families' short-term rentals.
We just took on the cottage late fall, so are continuously taking time for improvements, but the cozy cottage snuggles in between rustic and modern leisure.

That said, we don't quite YET have the time to slow down and enjoy. BE OUR GUEST!

Why they chose this property

Our little community is private enough to appreciate, but robust in character and friendly neighbors. You'll hear the occasional golf cart whizz by (under 5mph) and a several active walkers getting in their steps.

The neighbors on either side of the cozy cottage own frontage and docks, but do not have established homes. We ask that you respect their land, docks and parking. The cozy cottage has plenty of our own!

What makes this property unique

The patio
overhangs Cayuga Lake like no other. Lying in any bed or stretched out on the patio, you can hear the waves as if you're floating in the middle on a raft
The local amenities
thriving farmland, quaint golf courses, rolling hills, successful specialty wine, beer and fare
The neighborhood
will never bother you, but always be there on a whim
NEVER A BAD SUNSET--even storms are amazing

Languages:

English

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