Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown | House in Ithaca

10.0 (13 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Ithaca House | Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown

4 Bedroom House in Ithaca

The wineries are open and quietly full of locals, the Farmers Markets have moved indoors and the waterfalls are looking like ice chandeliers!
Call up your old college besties or gather up the family and make it a long weekend at our warm and welcoming historic home on the Cayuga Wine Trail!
The Tower House is an elegant historic home is on the West Hill in Ithaca, with lovely views of Cornell from across the lake. The entire main home is yours complete with two acres of grounds and gardens to enjoy, perfectly located walking distance to Cayuga Lake, Cass Park and downtown.
The Tower House is a Victorian family home built in 1879 and brought back to be a welcoming single family home in 2021. You'll find it to be a convenient and comfortable base for exploring the Finger Lakes as well as a great space for entertaining and events. There is a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with casual dining spaces as well as a formal dining room that seats 12. The main floor has sitting rooms, a half bath and two covered porches perfect for morning coffee with the deer and birds or an evening cocktail watching fireflies.
The large common rooms give you plenty of room to spread out or gather, all with stunning views day and night out from the floor to ceiling windows. The wood stove in one of the downstairs sitting rooms is super cozy on snowy nights and the downstairs queen bedroom with a nearby half bath is nice for guests who prefer no stairs.
The upper floor opens onto another spacious sitting room, along with 3 large bedrooms. Two of the rooms have king beds, one has a queen and there are two full baths (one with a jetted soaking tub large enough for two). The upstairs sitting room has a tv and a board game space, as well as extra sleeping space if needed. There is a full sized day bed in a charming nook at the base of the tower that converts to another king sized bed when needed and has a privacy curtain separating it from the rest of the upstairs that tucks away when not needed.
The grounds include ample parking, a stone patio off one of the porches, an outside eating area with bbq, two firepits with plenty of wood along with spacious yards and gardens to explore. There are views across the lake to Cornell and Ithaca College. The waterfront recreation path and Cass Park with the Children's Garden and sports center are a 15 min walk, as are many downtown Ithaca destinations.
The house is located on the Cayuga Lake Wine trail and a short drive to Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg and countless other waterfalls, hikes and amazing local restaurants. We have an Empire Pass at the house for guests use which covers parking and entry to the local state parks, which we hope encourages everyone to get out and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Finger Lakes!
We are open to stays greater than 30 days and have special pricing to reflect that, please contact owners for more information.
The entire main house and grounds are yours for your stay. The basement is a separate apartment full apartment that can be rented on its own or in conjunction with the main house. Contact owner for more information.

Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown is located in Ithaca. Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Hot Tub, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Hot Tub, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historic Home on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, close to Cornell and downtown has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ithaca has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Ithaca, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 2+ bathrooms
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking in house/ porches forfeits damage deposit
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Arcade/game room
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 3300 sq ft (307 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • In the city center
  • Printer
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Stair gate
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: baby gates, portable crib, games
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 20
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;smoking in house/ porches forfeits damage deposit

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 property registration number str-25-98 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: STR-25-98

Reviews

Grace P.
Aug 2, 2025 03:58:32 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Host was super friendly, accessible, and easy to work with.House is gorgeous.  It's a huge, fun Victorian with many spaces and hang-out areas.  Furnished beautifully.  We had 9 adults showering and I kept waiting for the hot water to run out, and it never did!  All bathrooms were very nice (we didn't know about the 1/2 bath downstairs so that was a fantastic surprise). Great fully-stocked kitchen.  All the mattresses were excellent. We were gathering for a wedding and it was so meaningful to be able to hang out together in such a beautiful space.  Everyone kept saying how perfect the house was.  Would definitely stay here again.We didn't use any of the outside areas (too hot).
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