[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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90650000/90643100/90643062/w1743h1170x2y0-424c0d7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90650000/90643100/90643062/66f1798f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90650000/90643100/90643062/a7ea1b7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90650000/90643100/90643062/cdb1c044.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90650000/90643100/90643062/531ff31d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## 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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76653700/76653625/715be2ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Station: Luxury, Lakeside Home - Close to Ithaca Lansing - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=76653625&PinnedHotelID=76653625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69800000/69795700/69795656/517325b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Water's Edge on Cayuga Lake in Ithaca Ithaca - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=69795656&PinnedHotelID=69795656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34940000/34937600/34937578/1a9d97b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 120 Feet of Private Beachfront Trumansburg - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=34937578&PinnedHotelID=34937578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109800000/109794900/109794891/1e64e97a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lone Retreat Lake House: New Build + Close to Ithaca Interlaken - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $1,229 CA $2,441 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=109794891&PinnedHotelID=109794891&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30327300/30327207/33899579.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell Trumansburg - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 116 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=30327207&PinnedHotelID=30327207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489500/33489422/3dafcd91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Almost an island in Cayuga Lake! 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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 ![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 - Cayuga Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 7 min drive - 6.4 km - Ithaca Commons - 8 min drive - 6.8 km - Ithaca College - 9 min drive - 7.8 km - Cornell University - 11 min drive - 8.6 km #### Getting around - Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Boatyard Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive - ‪Glenwood Pines - ‬2 min drive - ‪Gimme! Coffee Roastery - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Magical lakefront treehouse, minutes to downtown located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cayuga Lake, Hangar Theatre, and Allan H. Treman State Marine Park. Ithaca Dog Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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