6 Bedroom Ultimate Family Retreat

6 Bedroom Ultimate Family Retreat

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Tenwood Lodge Family Retreat
Pasture Room
Pasture Room with Sofa Bed
Family Room - King bed plus bunk
Family Room - King plus bunked twins

Overview of 6 Bedroom Ultimate Family Retreat

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Popular LocationButtermilk Falls State Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationIthaca College11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCornell University19 min drive
  • AirportIthaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bunkhouse Blue Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bunkhouse Mini-Master

1 King Bed

Family Room

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Spa Suite

1 Queen Bed

Pasture Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Turret Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

"Bunkhouse" Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bunkhouse

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Master Spa ensuite Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Turret

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

6 Bedroom Ultimate Family Retreat

Located in rural Ithaca, 12 min south of Ithaca Commons, Tenwood Lodge Family Retreat is perfect for your family reunion or friends gathering. Come home to Tenwood Lodge!
PS: We've been on VRBO since May 2014, but we were listed with a different manager for the past 4 years so you may not see our latest (excellent) reviews.

Built to connect you with nature, the views from inside in multiple common areas or the 6 bedrooms are great--you will likely see deer, wild turkey and lots of other. Sit and relax on the porch in the morning with a cup of locally roasted coffee (our gift to you) or in the afternoon with a glass of locally produced Finger Lakes wine you picked up on the wine trail.

We offer a time away from it all to be with those that matter most: Family, friends, yourself! Family Reunions and Celebrations are our favorite things (no weddings here, but you may stay here as family or friends of the wedding party)

Commencements and holidays are priced higher: Ithaca College and Cornell Commencements offer a special event reason for a family reunion. We have priced Commencements higher--but it's still a value vs hotels (who double and triple their prices) on those weekends.

Enjoy scenic views from lots of windows, a great room, a large dining room and huge gourmet kitchen. Relax with a glass of wine or wake up with a cup of coffee on one of three sitting decks. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, rabbits and chipmunks are likely to wander through our property while you are here. Coyotes often serenade us at night.

Three of the six bedrooms have gorgeous vaulted knotty pine ceilings which match the great room (Trophy Room). Another one, the Master Bedroom Suite, has a lovely ensuite bathroom featuring a Sanijet (tm) spa tub for two.

Brace yourself, the owner has a collection of lovely taxidermy in the Trophy Room. Also there is only one TV in the main living space, a Roku TV with a DVD player available. Cell service (Verizon/AT&T) should work fine here, unlimited wifi internet is available.

Tenwood Lodge has 6 Bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half baths. Three of the bedrooms have one Queen bed, another has a combination of King and bunked twins so younger ones can sleep near parents or cousins can have a continuous slumber party. Attached to the main house, the Bunkhouse wing has the 5th and 6th bedrooms - 1 with King Bed, other with 2 twins and a lofted full size bed. The Bunkhouse includes 1 Full Bath and a first floor family room/den equipped with a Queen futon a desk and a table for puzzles, crafts, etc.

Our Vacation Rental is great for family gatherings and reunions, retreats, families in town attending weddings, and college commencements and reunions, we've had all of them! (Please note: we are not a wedding venue, but can recommend several or be a homey base camp for attending area weddings, either as guests or family of the couple.)
Tenwood Lodge has been making memories with Vrbo guests since May 2014.

Property manager

Russ and Kim

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Gatherings of family groups by pre-arrangement

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or cannabis in the house, if used outside please empty your lungs and collect waste.
You must enjoy each other! Happy laughter is welcome, lots of noise is fine, you set the quiet time schedule, no worries about the owners onsite.
Just take care of the house as though it was your treasured family retreat!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: gatherings of family groups by pre-arrangement
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this lodge is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buttermilk Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake. Puddledockers and Sciencenter are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 10 min drive
  • Ithaca College - 11 min drive
  • Ithaca Commons - 13 min drive
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 14 min drive
  • Cornell University - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dolce Delight - 10 min drive
  • The Bistro at La Tourelle - 9 min drive
  • Last Call Bar - 12 min drive
  • Italian Carry Out - 10 min drive
  • Copper Horse Coffee - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 Bedroom Ultimate Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 6 Bedroom Ultimate Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 Bedroom Ultimate Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 6 Bedroom Ultimate Family Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is within 6 miles (10 km) of Namgyal Monastery, Buttermilk Falls State Park and Ithaca College. Butterfield Stadium and The History Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice rental.
All was as advertised, great for large groups
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Russ and Kim

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We are empty nesters who built Tenwood Lodge as our dream home for our family to enjoy. The kids are busy with careers and having babies lately, so when we aren't using it ourselves, we offer Tenwood Lodge to others! We constructed it using ten different varieties of locally available woods, including locally milled black locust. The building is almost entirely solar-powered (and grid-tied), and it incorporates as many green features as we could pack into it, including a huge recycled kitchen. In addition, the House built in 2012 was designed to optimize views of our unique valley.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the land Tenwood Lodge is located on in 2000. We were seeking a remote retreat that wasn't "too removed from civilization" for our kids to experience nature and for dad to pursue his hunting passions. While we didn't know it at the time, the land turned out to be the ideal location for the present-day Tenwood Lodge.

What makes this property unique

Tenwood Lodge has a wonderful "foodie kitchen", very well-equipped for all who enjoy sharing cooking and good food together. From the massive granite island to the 3 picnic tables near the fire pit and Weber propane grill eating and cooking together is perfect at Tenwood Lodge.

Languages:

English
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