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Waterfront Home with Sauna on Seneca Lake FLX
Unwind at Red Oak Retreat, a private waterfront home located in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country! This Seneca Lake escape features an expansive deck with magnificent sunset lake views, 100ft of lakeside lawn with a fire pit and kayaks. The property also boasts a two-story seasonal lakeside boathouse with bedroom and game area. Enjoy more than 15 vineyards within a 5 minute drive, with Watkins Glen State Park, "The Glen" Race Track, and Finger Lakes National Forest are only 15 minutes away.

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.

The Lakeview Nook – Midcentury Modern Stay
Enjoy this mid-century modern guest house in a spectacular site, with a lake view, waterfall, and forest all in one place. The house was just fully renovated. This house is just 2 miles from Ithaca downtown and 3 miles from Cornell University. The location is super close to everything Ithaca has to offer—Ithaca falls, downtown, restaurants, the farmer's market, wineries, all within a few minutes drive of your rental. This unit is fully private, with no shared areas/entrance with the other unit.

Private Year-round Lakefront on Seneca Wine Trail
You’ll enter a Large, Luxurious, Private studio apartment in beautiful Arts & Crafts style. *Located on a Town Maintained secluded lake-side road on the shores of the east side of Seneca Lake. *Ten-foot Coffered Ceilings *On the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. *We welcome visitors all year round. A wonderful option for couples looking for a private, quiet place to get away. *Many custom-crafted details. *2 additional guests can be accommodated with a fold-out sofa bed (an additional fee. )

Modern Retreat-Hiking, waterfalls, kingbed, hottub
Enjoy your next Finger Lakes vacation at the Rustic Red Retreat! Located just outside of Ithaca, and a short drive to Cornell, this home is nestled next to a peaceful pond and provides modern amenities with rustic charm. The beautiful hand-hewn beams, reclaimed materials, and fireplace offer a warm, cozy stay after a busy day exploring the area. Enjoy numerous state parks, incredible waterfalls, wineries, breweries, restaurants, and all the seasonal events that the Finger Lakes have to offer!

Bespoke Casita Downtown filled with Natural Light
A true oasis downtown, nestled conveniently in the heart of Ithaca's fall creek. This charming space was designed with meticulous attention to detail to make for an unforgettable stay. If you are looking for that “in the neighborhood” feel, this is the place for you! Located on a quaint tree-lined street, surrounded by the best parks, dining, entertainment, and Ithaca's famous Farmers Market on Cayuga Lake. You'll enjoy the vibrancy of downtown living while coming home to a charming abode.

Lakefront Cottage -Firepit, King BR, Lake Views
Escape to this cozy all seasons lakefront cottage on Little York Lake! This charming retreat offers a perfect blend of tranquility, adventure and picturesque views no matter the season. Enjoy direct lake access for swimming, kayaking, and serene moments. In winter, hit nearby slopes for skiing, or go ice fishing on the lake, returning to our charming cottage for a fireside retreat. This ultimate lakeside getaway for all seasons is an ideal choice for a couple, family or a group of friends.

Waterfront Escape in Seneca Lake Wine Country
A true refuge... peaceful, quiet and majestic. The house is right on the lake with gorgeous views of Seneca lake. Large windows overlook the lake from the living room and front bedroom. Single family detached home situated on a dead-end street limited to local traffic, this 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom year-round home will provide you with everything you need for your next getaway. The house is perfect for 2 couples or a family of four. Bonus room above the boathouse with a pull out sofa.

Private Cabin and Pond Property
Enjoy our secluded cabin, pond, and picnic area with many acres to roam. Rest comes easy with the privacy and peaceful woodlands that is the setting of our family's newly refurbished vacation space. Up to two Cots available upon request (must bring your own bedding.) Comfortable space for up to 4 guests. Our cozy cabin is the perfect chance to unplug from the busyness of life, equipped with WiFi but very sparse cell reception. WiFi calling feature can be used for important connections.

Tranquil cozy wellness getaway
Perfect wellness retreat with sauna and pond for polar plunge/skating or swim. Cozy,private, light filled, spacious loft. Floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking woods and private pond, a sauna for use anytime, large garden, towering trees -open, uncluttered loft. Hiking/biking/running/ski trails out front door. Brewery, vineyard, golf course nearby. Safe, quiet, surrounded by nature for a recharge. Alice H Cook’s house previously. New photos - art mostly gone- projects in drive.

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.

Gorgeous Hilltop Paradise with epic views and pond
A beautiful slice of nature and unique cabin on 30 acres of land with modern ammenities. Enjoy distant views of hills through huge windows overlooking a swimming pond. It's a retreat for every season, featuring beautiful fall folliage, hiking, cross-country skiing and a lush and picturesque spring and summer. The house features a round kitchen and bedroom with a vaulted ceiling. Enjoy a giant view of the sky, fire pit by the pond, the sound of frogs, meditate, relax, or … work!
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Amazing Canandaigua Lake Retreat! 4 bed/3full bath

NEW Lakeview Escape | Hot Tub | Poolside

The Waterside Nook

Luxury Condo | Hot Tub | Pool | Lake Front | FLX

Canandaigua Lake Front Condo, Beach, PickleBall

Lakeview Condo | Hot Tub | Pool | Restaurant

Cliffside Condo|10 min Canandaigua | 15 min Bristo

Spacious & Serene with Breathtaking Views
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| Avg. price | $186 CAD | $169 CAD | $162 CAD | $175 CAD | $296 CAD | $282 CAD | $303 CAD | $355 CAD | $241 CAD | $254 CAD | $192 CAD | $186 CAD |
| Avg. temp | -6 °C | -5 °C | 0 °C | 6 °C | 13 °C | 18 °C | 20 °C | 19 °C | 15 °C | 9 °C | 3 °C | -2 °C |
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Ithaca vacation rentals start at $28 CAD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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20 of Ithaca vacation rentals include wifi access

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4.9 Average rating
Ithaca stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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Ithaca’s top spots, include Cornell University, Cascadilla Gorge Trail, and Sciencenter
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- Cornell University
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