Title: Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown ![Exterior - Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown (Northwest Ithaca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90650000/90643100/90643062/a7ea1b7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown (Northwest Ithaca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90650000/90643100/90643062/35994c1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown (Northwest Ithaca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90650000/90643100/90643062/796ebad0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown (Northwest Ithaca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90650000/90643100/90643062/w1743h1170x2y0-424c0d7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi - Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown (Northwest Ithaca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90650000/90643100/90643062/66adb132.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the west shore of Cayuga Lake, this enchanting treehouse offers a unique retreat with a giant porch wrapped around a 300-year-old oak tree. With plenty of outdoor seating, yard games by the water, and an inviting fire pit near Taughannock Falls state park and downtown Ithaca. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown A magical treehouse perched over its own gorge on Cayuga Lake. This place is special! There’s a giant porch wrapped around a 300-year oak tree and a lakeside tea house that can serve as an extra bedroom. There’s a dock, fire pit, room for yard games by the water, plenty of outdoor seating on the porch, by the lake, or on the dock. All of this is minutes from downtown Ithaca, Cornell, and Taughannock Falls state park. It’s also a great base to explore the Finger Lakes wine region. The core of the home dates from 1890 has been expanded over the years with a distinctive architecture that preserves the original elements of the home. The home is thoughtfully decorated in an eclectic style that ties you to Ithaca and the lake. There’s a well-stocked kitchen and plenty of places to entertain indoors and out. For movie nights, there’s a high definition projector and 80-inch screen. There’s off-street parking for three cars. Guests have access to the whole property and house. The house is located on an acre that slopes from Taughannock Boulevard down to 100 feet of frontage on Cayuga Lake. There’s lots of space inside and out for guests to socialize, including a large dining table on the giant porch, a fire pit, a picnic table on the dock, and a small yard by the lake. Please respect our neighbors and do not go past (or allow pets to go past) the no trespassing signs on either side of the beach. We’re available by phone anytime to address any concerns you may have, but guests check in and out on their own and have privacy during their stay. We do employ a landscaping company which may need to cut the grass, clear leaves, or plow the driveway during your stay. We do our best to give guests advanced warning, but please be patient as we try to keep the property in great shape for you to enjoy. The house is along the west shore of Cayuga lake in the Town of Ithaca. It’s a short drive to downtown Ithaca, Cornell University, and Taughannock Falls. It’s also a great base to explore the Finger Lakes wine region. You need a car to get to the house. The driveway is steep. There’s room for three cars at the bottom of the driveway or two at the top (in case of snow or ice). To protect the lake, our wastewater is pumped up to the sewer on Taughannock Blvd. To protect the pump,please do not put anything into sinks or drains except for the “Three Ps.” No wet wipes, please! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Sailing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,750 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73690000/73684600/73684541/6c320605.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BOHO HOUSE- A Rural Escape For The Modern Bohemian Ithaca - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=73684541&PinnedHotelID=73684541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68842600/68842563/5d98736b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Greenhouse: Modern Rural Escape Ithaca - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=68842563&PinnedHotelID=68842563&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90100000/90091900/90091900/70b0f82e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Black Sheep Inn and Spa Hammondsport - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=90091900&PinnedHotelID=90091900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 506602 ## About the area Located in Ithaca, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The History Center and Danby Town Hall are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ithaca Farmers Market and Ithaca Commons. Puddledockers and Museum of the Earth are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing. [Visit our Ithaca travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ithaca.dx6056124) [View more Vacation homes in Ithaca](https://www.expedia.ca/Ithaca-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6056124-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.47750%2C-76.53322&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=49QILbQtHV9US4bYGbJLiCEWStM=) Northwest Ithaca, NY ### What's nearby - ![Views of Cayuga Lake are beautiful from campus. One of nicest visitors centers I've seen. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087195/3712ef74-3069-41b3-bfd6-6bd6843fe7fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ithaca College 9 min drive \- 7.1 km - ![Great campus!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/73c1a45a-454c-452f-a2f5-af35995dfb0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cornell University 13 min drive \- 7.5 km - Cayuga Medical Center 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Allan H. Treman State Marine Park 1 min drive \- 2.2 km - Museum of the Earth 3 min drive \- 4.3 km ### Getting around - Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) 18 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 12 min drive - Taco Bell 12 min drive - The Boatyard Grill 6 min drive - Ithaca Bakery 11 min drive - Ithaca Coffee Company Roasting Facility 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown? ### What time is check-out at Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown? ### Where is Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie B. Dec 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas family gathering We had a family gathering for Christmas at the treehouse, which meant we did quite a big cooking and hanging out together. The Treehouse was just perfect and had such a lovely view. Thanks! ##### Laurie B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bjorn H., Cherry Hill, NJ Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a gem! We loved this lakefront home! Six 50+ adults stayed from Sept 13-17, 2023\. The property is very private with a lakefront dock and boat canoe/kayak/sailboat launch. The website description is accurate. We went to Watkins Glenn, Buttermilk Falls, Kayaking (Chemung River), horseback riding (Painted Bar), and Ithica Brewery. Fire-pit on the beach at night. Had some great dinners at local restaurants within 5-10 minutes drive (Boatyard Grill, Mia, Moosewood, Maxie's Supper Club). The host was very responsive to any questions. We did not encounter any issues during our stay. Highly recommend!!! ##### Bjorn H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Suzie H., SAINT IGNATIUS Nov 28, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Beautiful home & wonderful location! Inside Needs DEEP cleaned! We loved the location and the story/age of the home makes a person feel warm & happy! SO MUCH TO LOVE about this property but the last thing anyone wants to see while on vacation is large amounts black & pink slimy mold in the shower. Sinks need scrubbed etc.... Kitchen windows look up a beautiful hillside but are so dirty it was hard to see out. Simply put lack of maintenance & repairs inside dropped our rating lower. If this home was cleaned properly we would have easily it a 5 out of 5! ##### Suzie H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noreen R. May 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Treehouse celebration This beautiful property was perfect for our family to gather and celebrate a Cornell Law School convocation. Sitting on the dock or one of the decks for morning coffee was the best way to start each day. ##### Noreen R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sasha A. May 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Very nice place. Could use some updating inside, but that is all part of the charm. The Sunrise from the dock is quite beautiful. ##### Sasha A. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas M. May 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect. Beautiful, well maintained, clean lake house. Beautiful architecture with old lake house charm. Great dock and waterfront. ##### Thomas M. 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