Vacation rentals with a kayak in Tompkins County

The house is beautifully renovated and very high tech!!! The kitchen is a dream. Loved the furniture and fire pit on the deck. Convenient to Ithaca and many restaurants/ hikes. Master bed very comfortable. Love that each bedroom has its own bathroom. We all took turns with the massage chair every night - it was a big hit! Lorena was very kind and responsive. Would definitely stay again!

Great spot right on the water overlooking Cayuga lake. we enjoyed beautiful sunrises and moonrises from the porch. It's also only 5-10m from downtown Ithaca, and 5m from taughannock falls, 15m from Cornell. Seneca lake wineries /breweries only 25m away. Property extremely well appointed: not cluttered, but still enough kitchenware, bedding, games, etc. The elevator via the driveway is great (and a fun quirk!) but I might recommend using the lower lot (via Ithaca yacht club) for bigger unloading/loading. we also enjoyed evening walks to the IYC kids park and nearby waterfalls. Glenwood pines also only a 5m walk (or 1m ride) for a quick bite. overall highly recommend! Cayuga nature center/treehouse was also close and fun for kiddos.

We all enjoyed our visit. We were a family group in the area for Cornell graduation. House was beautiful. Roughly 35 minutes from Cornell. Everything was clean and welcoming. Enjoyed brunch at a nearby vineyard one day.

We came back to stay at Dave’s house for our son’s graduation weekend at Cornell and we are so happy we did it. We were able to host friends and family over a busy weekend where restaurants for large groups of people are out of reach. The house was extremely well equipped for hosting dinner for a large party. We loved the sun room. Our favorite place for breakfast and afternoon gatherings. While the weather didn’t help, we were able to use the fire pit and spend some time outside one of the nights. We hope we can be back again soon!

I booked Dominic’s place for a family trip for my commencement weekend at Cornell. It was a great choice away from the hectic city! The view of the dock and Cayuga lake every morning was incredible! There are a bunch of wineries around to explore. There were also board games in the house that we enjoyed and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to prepare a meal. The house was cozy and our stay was very comfortable ! Would definitely recommend this place ! (Note to host and the only con - the neighbour’s dog seems to have a habit of coming into the yard to do it’s business as we noticed a lot of droppings in the grass from before we arrived and then saw the dog come over during our stay as well. Wasn’t a big bother for us but just something to note for the future)

Can’t say enough about First Light II - the place was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed! And the view! Mario and Sarah Jeannie were wonderful hosts - great communication and so thoughtful, bringing over a bottle of wine and meeting to show us all the available outdoor equipment. If you are ever in Ithaca, I would definitely stay here! It was perfect for us for our daughter’s graduation!

It was a very cute place with a fantastic view. The parking is a bit complicated (heed the advice of the host) and the walk down the steep gradient and the staircase, with a few large suitcases, is not for the physically infirm. Really appreciated having coffee machine and beans and grinder.

We stayed at Dominic's Interlaken house on the lake for 3 nights, 4 days,, but unfortunately, it rained the whole time. (Not Dominic's fault. The scenery was breathtaking, the house was clean, but small. It had everything we needed and we really had a wonderful time. I would go there again. Thank you, KH

Highly recommend. The house was clean, exactly as described, comfortable for family of 5. Amazing lake view from house and only few steps to lake. Perfect place for sunset view over the lake.

We had an amazing stay! The property was clean, cozy and well appointed. We loved having our own private space to enjoy looking out at the lake on both the deck of the house and down by the water itself. So, wonderfully relaxing. We decided to make dinner ourselves one night to better enjoy our time at the house and it’s beautiful surroundings. The kitchen was well appointed and we had everything we needed including a grill in the yard. The home owner was very accessible and helpful when we had a few minor questions. The property itself was situated close enough to the town of Geneva for restaurants and the grocery store but also close to some unique wineries and breweries right nearby. (Side note: War Horse Brewery - Well worth checking out!) I would highly recommend staying at this property. We had a fantastic time. You won’t be disappointed!

Excellent stay! Really nice having water access and a yard for our dog to run around in! Place was well kept and the paddle boards and grill were in great shape.

Our stay at Kate’s was perfect for my graduation weekend. The house had everything we needed, and the views were absolutely stunning. Kate was super responsive and really accommodating, which made everything easy. I’d definitely love to come back when the weather’s nicer and try out the kayaks and paddleboards. Highly recommend!

Amazing stay! Jude and her dogs and her husband are truly amazing people! We had a wonderful stay and would come back in a heartbeat!!! We spent our honeymoon here and it was magical- best place to honeymoon! Jude was the most amazing host!

Great little cottage! Very peaceful surroundings and easy walk to the lake/state park. Easy drive to several good wineries and restaurants, as well. Would definitely stay again.

This was a great place to stay for our weekend trip! The location was absolutely amazing, and we loved being able to fall asleep listening to the waves of the lake. We had more than enough room for the 4 of us!

Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely house! We had the best time. The location is perfect, the house was so clean and the view was stunning. We highly recommend this lovely lake house!

John is the perfect host, I felt like a V-VIP. He made sure I was comfortable and was over and above helpful with every last detail. He has bikes for guests to get around on and would graciously pick me up when I got stuck down hill. He helped me with fires to enjoy the starry night sky, and escorted me to the cabin when I got back late after a wedding party. The cabin is delightful and serene, on the edge of his property looking into bright green trees. He’s got it set up for barbecues and has even put out sticks for marshmallow roasting. A cute outdoor shower, and an eco-toilet cabin behind the room. I enjoyed swimming in the lake, doing hikes at the National reserve & on the property, watching the cows on the pasture, star gazing, & trying out the local eatery spots. I highly recommend this elevated glamping experience with a host that will do anything in his power to make sure you’re happy.

The cabin was perfect. Just the right balance of vintage charm and modern amenity. Perfect for a couple. We took advantage of the kayaks and fireplace. I can't think of a better place to have stayed to enjoy all that the Finger Lakes has to offer.

Sarah was an excellent and informative host. She offered helpful tips and her cabin is clean, beautiful and tucked into the woods along the lake. Highly recommended! Thanks so mucy!

This was our second time staying here and they didn’t disappoint! We had such an amazing weekend. I told suzi it was my girlfriend’s birthday and she went above and beyond for us. Not only do we love this place but I feel like we made friends with these guys and literally couldn’t think of a single thing they could do better. 10/5 stars without a doubt. Look forward to going back in the future!!

Great Stay Great Cabin! Everything was clean we felt comfortable there. The hot tub was great after the 2.4 mile walk at Watkins glen. It was too cold for us to kayak but it was nice sitting by the water and chilling. Loved the sound of the water at night.

We had a great stay at James’s place. The cabin was comfortable, private and had a beautiful view. We really enjoyed walking around the lake and sitting out on the covered porch as it rained. Would definitely stay there again.

This was our second time now staying at Sherrys beautiful cabin. We love it here and we can’t wait to come back again soon. We are making this a tradition in our family coming to this amazing property. We had the most peaceful and wonderful weekend here and our dogs absolutely loved being off leash, exploring 200 private acres of land and swimming in the gorgeous pond. Thank you for having us and we can’t wait to come back.

Cleo’s cabin was an amazing place to stay for two nights. Greg welcomed us warmly and gifted some bait to my kids to fish in the pond. We enjoyed everything about our stay. The cabin is cozy, clean, and well stocked with everything we needed. The solar power worked well despite the rainy weather and we used the generator very minimally. Beds are comfortable and the heater kept us toasty. The porch is perfect for coffee in the morning and reading in the evening. We enjoyed making a fire and toasting s’mores. My kids loved trying the axe throwing game. All in all a perfect stay. We will be back!