Cottage vacation rentals in Tompkins County

The lake house was absolutely beautiful. The view was stunning and entirely relaxing. We went for a thirtieth birthday wine weekend in April and it was so much fun. The location was prime location on Seneca Lake, close to Herman J Wiemer, Toast, and Magnus Ridge. It is a prime location on the Seneca lake. We adored the hot tub and it comfortably fit 5 of us, maybe even 6-7 . We used the fire pit, the patio, and all amenities. When showering, we advise only one going at a time due to shifting in temperature. The hosts were extremely attentive and responsive to all of our messages! Thanks again for a great first time in the finger lakes. We’d love to come back. The house is spacious and very homey with plenty of cooking supplies available.

Anthony’s place was perfect for our girls weekend getaway! Super convenient location to all of the wineries we wanted to visit. We loved Ports Cafe for dinner 2 min away. The view was incredible and the hot tub was such an amazing addition to our evenings at the house. Everything was very clean and we felt right at home. Will be returning! Thanks!!

Thank you for our wonderful stay this weekend. Your place is the quintessential lake cottage. Everything we needed was supplied and at our fingertips, without being overrun with “stuff.” Well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. It was a cool, rainy weekend and we took full advantage of the bedroom fireplaces and extra blankets! Would love to come back to enjoy summer-time at your place. Thank you!

i booked this place very last minute and everything was perfect. the host was very friendly and responsive. the house had literally everything my boyfriend, dog and I could’ve needed from dog treats & toys to a bottle of wine for us! lots of towels, blankets and kitchen ware. the place was spotlessly clean and very roomy! the view was absolutely beautiful, my favorite part was sitting in the hot tub looking at the lake everyday!! 10/10 would definitely book again! highly recommend if you’re looking for a place to rewind and relax !!

I would definitely stay here again. The place was safe. The yard was fenced. The entire home was well stocked. I truly felt at home.

Stunning property inside and out!! The place made you feel right at home!

The location was perfect to attend a wedding at Fountainbleu Inn (just a short walk to venue). Also, the location next to lake was wonderful. We had plenty of bedrooms with linens/towels and extras like trash bags, paper towels, toiletries, dish soap etc was very nice. The kitchen had what we needed to cook for 10+ people, except crock pot and griddle (which we brought from home). We enjoyed the hot tub and used the propane grill on the large deck. The owner stays close by and was in communication often.

We have stayed at this house multiple times. It is our home away from home at the Finger Lakes. You can’t beat the location! The house is absolutely perfect. It is a wonderful getaway. I can’t recommend it enough.

As advertised. Very peaceful and secluded. Great views of the lake.

We had a very pleasant stay at Janette's "My Little Hideaway" cottage. The location was great for our visit to Cornell University. Very easy and short drive to everything we needed. And we loved that we were able to bring our Toy Poodle with us. Janette was a wonderful host! Super responsive and extremely friendly. We even got a tour of her and her husband's vet clinic across the street which was fantastic!

I have stayed in a lot of Air BNBs and this one was by far the CLEANEST place I've stayed . Samantha went above and beyond to have the place ready for us and was very easy to reach. She truly had everything you could need while traveling if you forgot something. The place is very close to the airport, good places to eat and so many beautiful nature spots

Absolutely loved Tia’s place. Great location nestled right outside central Ithaca and in between Taughannock, Buttermilk Falls and Robert Treman State Parks. The waterfall in the backyard and the virtual fireplace in the living room are such a treat. We wanted a cozy, rustic space where you feel right at home, can cook multiple meals, and isn’t too far away from hiking/trail spots—this cottage for perfect for that. Our pup enjoyed running around in the backyard! Tia also provides a compilation of local recommendations, making it easy to plan your trip or complement your own research. We are already planning to be back soon for summertime hikes and views. Thanks so much, Tia!

Can’t beat this location right on Lake Cayuga, still close to downtown Ithaca, wineries, and hiking! House is exactly as advertised, a peaceful cottage on the lake. Yes there are 85 steps, and they are a lot, but worth it for the lake views! Beth was very responsive and helped us out right away with a neighbor’s dog barking at night. Thanks Beth for a great stay!!

This is our second time to stay at this wonderful rental. It served our family well with four adults and two small children. The community room allowed us to have a gathering, place around the fire with some wonderful music on the albums and stereo that were available. We hiked and enjoyed the stream flowing through the property. The artful construction is inspiring and provides a great setting for those who like to really get away from it all.

Beautiful place! Was very private yet just a few minutes away from Ithaca. The residence was very clean, the host was very responsive when we had a question and it was accurately described in the ad. It was very spacious and my kids loved having their ‘own’ bedroom. We had a long weekend of swim meets at Ithaca college and this place was so much better than staying at a local hotel. Would highly recommend !

our stay was great! everything was exactly as described. convenient location to Ithaca Commons. incredibly well stocked kitchen and bath. beautiful home away from home!

Beautiful house on the lake. Excellent communication with the hosts. Lots to do in the area, kayaking, hiking, enjoying the scenery, and great breweries! Parking was a little tricky on some of the nights, but Will and Alicia responded right away when we had questions! Highly recommend!

This is a cute 1940s cabin right by the lake. It's not fancy, but it's right by the lake and sheltered by big old trees. It's also well equipped with kitchen utensils and kindling for the firepit, plus kayaks and life vests and pretty much everything we wanted for an outdoor weekend. I wish more lake houses were still like this! Nearby Milliken Station coal power plant shut down in 2019, so the railroad tracks for the coal deliveries are grown over with wildflowers and it's quite picturesque. Jenny notes that the water is not considered potable, however (related?), so make sure you bring drinking water! We had a fun time visiting Bright Leaf Vineyard, Aurora Shoe Co, and Aurora Brewing, and wandering around the town of Aurora (restored by the founder of American Girl Dolls), even though her alma mater Wells College is closing.

It was a pleasure enjoying David and Gailanne’s cottage - the house was lovely and their communications and kindness made this a great stay.

We had a wonderful time at this cozy cabin in the woods. We took full advantage of being close to Taughannock falls and the state parks. We had 3 families stay in the cabin and we were all comfortable and had ample room for gathering as well as retreating to our own private spaces. We loved the garden room and outdoor patio. We really appreciated the stroller and high chair that were available for the 18-month-old that was with us. Everything was clean and we had ample supplies! We already referred a friend and would come again ourselves!

Christine is a wonderful host. She was very responsive to any questions and was a pleasure to talk to. The cottage had an amazing view right on the water and there are kayaks and other floaters to use. The cottage itself was so comfortable, clean and felt like home. It was very clean and well stocked with all the necessities. A favorite is the screened in room overlooking the lake. Definitely recommend a stay.

What an incredible house in an unbelievable location! Sioux's place was the perfect spot to spend a few days hiding away from the noise of the world. It is hard to describe how gorgeous it is to be so close to the lake. The house was set up perfectly for guests. Everything you needed was there, everything was labeled, etc. I've never found an AirBnB host that did so much to make our stay so easy. And, when we did have questions, Sioux responded quickly and helpfully.

This is a wonderful destination for a stay in the Finger Lakes. The cottage is cozy and has everything you need, and the studio is a nice bonus! The only negative part of our trip was we visited on a very hot weekend and the lack of air conditioning made the house hot.