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Industrial House- Cosy Campfire Nights + WFH Tech
Industrial vibes in a rural setting. Featuring an updated fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and furniture, and thoughtful touches like desks with dual monitors for remote work. Outside enjoy the campfire pit, BBQ, and peaceful setting. EV charger. Professionally designed, managed, and cleaned. Dog friendly (no cats) *Our newly built home is 1/2 of a side-by-side duplex. Each home is extremely quiet and has fully private indoor and outdoor space so you get the most out of your rural getaway

2 BR/2B Lake house Minutes from Town and Campus!
-Beautiful lake views -Amazing location -Cozy -Modern -Comfortable -Peaceful & Private These are the most common remarks from our guests. The perfect lake living on the water while still minutes from town! Treat yourself to coffee/tea every day while watching the sunrise over the lake from dual balconies/the dock. This is a two-story home w/ 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Accessible to Ithaca's finest restaurants, Cornell University & Ithaca College, wineries & all the Finger Lakes have to offer.

Sparrow Creek Airbnb
Sparrow Creek is located at the southern end of Cayuga Lake. Enjoy the back deck off the kitchen overlooking a wooded landscape and a meandering creek. The area is friendly and within 15 minutes to downtown Ithaca and surrounding areas. We have the essentials for an amazing Ithaca getaway being close to state parks, gorges, waterfalls, Cornell University, Ithaca College, downtown Commons, wine trails, year-round activities and attractions in the beautiful surrounding Finger Lakes region.

Lakefront Perfect For Familiy, Wineries, Colleges
Relax in our single family home in the Town of Ithaca. We are only 1.5 miles from downtown Ithaca, but it is a world apart. Clean, stylish home with amazing lake views. Swim off our private dock and enjoy the lakeside firepit. Kayaks, canoe provided. Our heat and air conditioning work year round. We are located near Finger Lakes Wineries, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca Farmer's Market and the Commons. Launch your boat from nearby Treman Marina.

Classic Charm, Modern Comfort
Escape to a charming historic home with original woodwork and modern accents. Perfect for a cozy getaway or as a home base for outdoor adventures. Enjoy the vibrancy of downtown living, close to nature! Located just around the corner from popular Gimme Coffee Shop, Ramen, Pizza, Bars, Breweries + more! City of Ithaca #STR-25-62 5 min drive to Cornell, Farmers Market, Trader Joes 10 min walk to Ithaca Commons <10 min drive to Ithaca College, hiking gorges, shopping, grocery + wineries

Downtown Ithaca New Build – Award-Winning Stay
Welcome to our beautifully designed, freshly built ADU—a 2024 Pride of Ownership Award recipient! This one-of-a-kind downtown retreat is perfect for visiting families, couples, and professionals seeking an authentic Ithacan getaway. Enjoy inviting living spaces, a well-appointed kitchen, and a private outdoor area to unwind. Nestled in a convenient location, you are moments away from parks, restaurants, universities, and local attractions. City of Ithaca STR Permit Number STR-25-1

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.

Spacious, Central with Chef Kitchen & Grand Piano
First floor flat in historic Italianate home. Renovated with love. Gorgeous kitchen, sunroom, free parking, garden. Very central, near restaurants, shops and parks. 1,900 sq. ft. Contact host re 4th bedroom (has own separate entrance; is separable from rest of apt). It is almost always available. The sunroom has a grand piano, waiting to be played. The open kitchen has marble countertops, a brick chimney and a six-burner stove. We left you wine, beer and chocolate. Enjoy!

Lovely Ithaca Home-Great Location/Walk to Cornell
Our house is located on a tree-lined street in a residential area just a few blocks from the Cornell campus, restaurants, and a beautiful gorge walk to downtown. It is one mile from the Ithaca Commons and a short drive to Ithaca College. A covered front porch & a back deck provide great spaces for relaxing or socializing. (Please be mindful in a residential neighborhood : quiet hours after 10:00 p.m.) Children under age 18 are free. (3-night minimum for Cornell graduation)

Craftsman cottage near Cornell & Cayuga wine trail
Welcome to the upstate cottage of your dreams! This petite charmer has been tastefully renovated to curate a boutique guest experience. Enjoy cooking meals in the sunny gourmet kitchen, spinning 45s on the turntable, drinking coffee on the front porch, or relaxing on the patio by a wood-burning chiminea. Fully-fenced yard with mature trees & bistro lighting, main floor king bed & bath, two living rooms, two fireplaces! Minutes to downtown, hiking, waterfalls, IC, Cornell.

2 Bedroom .3 miles from commons
Enjoy a welcome stay in our newly renovated unit! You have private entry through the side door. The house is centrally located to town (0.3 miles to the Ithaca Commons!). Brand new furniture, 1 king bed, 1 queen bed + queen-size pull-out couch. Very comfortable space with an entrance through the side door & access to the backyard. This is a two-story unit with the master bedroom & bathroom upstairs. Driveway parking available.

10 min to Ithaca • Green Retreat • Infrared Sauna
Unwind in your private Sunlighten infrared sauna at this peaceful, eco-conscious retreat 10 minutes from the Ithaca Commons. Premium mattresses, deep tub, fully updated 3BR/2BA, and spacious kitchen. A calm, clean space to recharge after exploring the Finger Lakes - minutes from Cornell, Ithaca College, waterfalls, gorges, and Finger Lakes wine country. Note: One half of a quiet duplex – private entrance, parking, and sauna.
Popular amenities for house rentals near Cornell University
House rentals with a pool

Haven Woods, quiet house, minutes to Ithaca w/ AC

Modern Lakeside Villa with Pool and Hot Tub

Sleeps 10 Heated Pool, Hot tub, pickleball court.

Beemans home on the hill.

Comfy Ranch House with Pool 3BR/2BA

Private Cottage with Pool Between the Lakes

Gorgeous farmhouse in the heart of the Fingerlakes

Finch House, Richford, Finger Lakes, EV Charging
Weekly house rentals

Willow Cottage-Stylish, Ideal For Family Getaways

Hayt's Chapel

Sun filled and cozy family-friendly home!

Pet-friendly Modern Victorian—Privacy & Location

Peaceful get away.

Beautiful Lake Front Living!

Ithaca Carriage House: Scenic Views & Fire Pit

Family-Friendly Retreat near Cornell & Downtown
Private house rentals

Awesome House on Cayuga Lake!

Ithaca Music-lovers Barn

Comfortable home available for short term rental

Gorgeous historic inn in downtown Ithaca

The Barn

Modern Ithaca Farmhouse

Creekside Overlook - 3BR Home on the Gorge

Spacious 3 Bedrms at Cornell & Ithaca Falls
Pet-friendly house rentals

The Bennett House

Gunderman Farm, Quiet, Dog Friendly, Fire pit,

Custom Finger Lakes home near Ithaca with hot tub

Thee Old Stro House -Newfield

Modern Retreat-waterfalls, hottub, king bed, CU

Steps to the Lake: near park, marina & campus

Stunning mountain view, sunroom, hot tub, private

Private Scenic Retreat
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Cornell University vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 257 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
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10 of Cornell University vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.6 Average rating
Cornell University stays receive an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 from guests
Destinations to explore
- Watkins Glen State Park
- Green Lakes State Park
- Greek Peak Mountain Resort
- Syracuse University
- Finger Lakes
- New York State Fairgrounds
- Taughannock Falls State Park
- Watkins Glen International
- JMA Wireless Dome
- Keuka Lake State Park
- Keuka Spring Vineyards
- Robert H Treman State park
- Chittenango Falls State Park
- Fox Run Vineyards
- Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
- Cascadilla Gorge Trail
- Destiny Usa
- Buttermilk Falls State Park
- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
- Ithaca College
- Binghamton University
- Six Mile Creek Vineyard
- Del Lago Resort & Casino
- Sciencenter





