The Tate House, Historical and Spacious, 5 miles to downtown

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12264.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ithaca, NY

Buttermilk Falls State Park
‪9 min drive‬
Ithaca College
‪11 min drive‬
Cornell University
‪13 min drive‬
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

About this property

Renovated 5 bedroom home built in 1856 and a reputed stop on the Underground Railroad. Just a 5 mile drive or Uber to downtown Ithaca.

Spacious, light filled house with adjoining apartment. Apartment is included in bedroom count. Wrap around porch, large decks, screened in porch and large yard allows for large groups to relax and enjoy without a concern for noise or neighbors. Perfect for large group trips, with plenty of private and common areas to relax and enjoy.

Property manager

Anne Leister

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Buttermilk Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Newman Arena, or consider a night out at Dutch Harvest Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Ithaca Commons - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Buttermilk Falls State Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
Ithaca College - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
Cornell University - 13 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
‪Purity Ice Cream Co. - ‬7 min drive
‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬7 min drive
‪Spring Buffet - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tate House, Historical and Spacious, 5 miles to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Tate House, Historical and Spacious, 5 miles to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tate House, Historical and Spacious, 5 miles to downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tate House, Historical and Spacious, 5 miles to downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Hillendale Golf Course and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from EcoVillage at Ithaca. Puddledockers and Museum of the Earth are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Miles M.

13 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie E.

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Location for Family Visiting Cornell

The property photos and descriptions are mostly accurate. The 4 main house bedrooms are all good size and the beds were extremely comfortable. The annex apartment was nicely appointed, the only issue is that everyone in our family is tall, and the loft bed with its low ceiling was a bit challenging. The kitchen has been modernized and well appointed. Overall the house is spacious with several "living areas" allowing a family to spread out. The bathrooms have been somewhat updated but the 2 tub/showers in the main house could use some attention and further updating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibling reunion

The house is large, has great beds, very nice pillows, linens and a great dining room. The outside and grounds need work.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth Silver S.

7 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We loved spending time on the screened porch visiting with our extended family, watching the birds and squirrels at the feeder with our morning coffee and the fire flies at night. The house is close to so many beautiful state parks for lots of hiking and swimming. Also close to Cornell’s botanical garden and ornithology lab. And near great breweries and wineries. The Finger Lakes are a wonderful vacation spot and our family really enjoyed having the Tate house as our home base.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay D.

19 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old School Charm

Ten person family returning to Ithaca as an extended weekend getaway-looking to re-connect and spend time with aging parents. Such a great decision to stay at the Tate House. Location is easy in and out of both Ithaca and Watkins Glen. We lived here almost 50 years ago so we spent a great deal of the days travelling around the area but the best parts of out stay were the mornings and evenings. At those times we were in the house eating, drinking, remembering, telling stories, and laughing together. Tate House is PERFECT for these activities. Kitchen is large and open, dining room is just the same-plenty of room to hang out, cook, and eat. We particularly enjoyed being together on the well appointed screened in porch overlooking the garden area and woods. Anyone that needed a little quiet time could retire easily to a bedroom or the parlor/library (which, such a cool little cozy space.) Of course, the place is old so it needs a little loving care here and there (some of the decking in the front of the house has soggy boards or nail pops,) and the flooring and stairs (as is to be expected) is uneven in spots-none of this is likely to be problematic for most guests but we had a few elderly folks with us and they had to be mindful. Overall, a stellar, well appointed property that could not have been easier to inhabit. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for graduation

This house was just right. It has 5 well spaced big bedrooms, and important to note a king bedroom and bath on the ground floor. The house was spotless and uncluttered. Each room had a fan and plenty of extra blankets and towels. One of the bedrooms is an apartment right off the kitchen. My son enjoyed this having this be very private. The outdoor porch was peaceful. All around great house

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious family home

This house worked very well for our family weekend. Dining area had a large table that easily accommodated our group of 8 adults. Kitchen was well stocked and we had what we needed to cook some great meals. Beds were very comfortable which allowed for a good nights sleep. Great set up in the living area so we could all gather there and be comfortable. House was very clean and we had plenty of parking.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander W.

26 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Christmas Stay

The place was perfect for a bunch of our family to spend the holidays, they even had a Christmas tree set up!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

24 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for group of friends

The house was spacious and clean. Kitchen was big enough to enable multiple cooks in the kitchen. Lots of gathering spaces for our group.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

NELSON S., Lancaster

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

The house was located nicely between Ithaca and Watkins Glen for easy access.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

31 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Stayed for a long weekend with the family. Really enjoyed the stay. Location is great! Checking and check out was very easy Thanks Anne!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming historic home

My family was in Ithaca for a reunion. We stayed at this charming home about 3 miles outside of Ithaca. Although it is an older home, it has been updated to have everything we needed. The beds were super comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked and we had plenty of linens. Everyone enjoyed their stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

22 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for families

We were there for a wedding. Very close to Farmers Market and loads of waterfalls and wineries in every direction. Loved that there was a bedroom on the first floor for my parents who can't do stairs anymore. Extra apartment was perfect for our adult children to have a place of their own. Having king beds was a plus. It was a great stay with parents and extended family. We all had our own rooms and loved the extra large kitchen table for all of us to gather at

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great stay

Great house for two families with lots of kids ages 3-12. Lots of space for outdoor play, hanging out playing games on the porch, or finding a quiet corner to curl up with a book. Location was perfect and close to everything for exploring Ithaca and surrounding towns and parks. Property manager was very responsive when we had questions. Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale F.

22 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A historical gem

We really enjoyed this property. There were plenty of common areas and the bedrooms were separated perfectly for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2023 Cornell Reunion

Great property for a group of 8-10 people. The house had everything we needed. We cooked and the kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans. The beds were super comfortable. The screen porch is a wonderful place for morning/night relaxing. Close to Ithaca and the colleges. There is no downside to this property. We especially loved the antique charm of the house. Anne was very responsive to all of our questions. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

23 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a large group

The large dining room table with all the chairs helped create such wonderful group mealtimes . The screened in porch is such a special extra room to hang out in. The house is furnished tastefully and has everything you might need.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

27 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Family Meet Up

Beautiful home with a perfect location for family members from west and eastern NY, Philadelphia and Connecticut. Everything we needed to cook a large meal. Plenty of space for everyone and short drive to town. We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne T.

30 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great group stay

We stayed here with multiple households for a friend reunion. Our group includes a 4 year old and an infant. The family with the infant stayed in the separate apartment with the pack and play in the living room area. The family with the 4 year old stayed in the two connected bedrooms. It worked great! The apartment served as a great early morning hang area with the kids while other adults slept in in other parts of the house. The kitchen was well equipped for a lot of home cooked meals. The TV was great for movie nights. The screened porch was wonderful for morning coffee enjoying the views of the backyard. The ONLY downside was that the house was closer to the road than I thought - you can definitely hear road noise - so if that bothers you, be aware. Otherwise, would recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Taylor L.

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

This was a spacious place for our large family to stay. The location was great for our needs and the outdoor area was a great space to relax in. The large table was perfect for family meals. Anne was quick with communication during our stay to address a minor issue. It is a charming historic home, however it could have been cleaner.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Anne Leister

Mother of four with a passion for family and travel of all kinds. Life philosophies are treat others they way I would like to be treated and optimism beats pessimism every time!

Why they chose this property

We love historic homes and this one is a gem! It is a reputed stop on the underground railroad and both the the indoor and outdoor common areas allow large groups to have some space to relax with a book or gather together. Stylish and updated.

What makes this property unique

House is very spacious and sits on 9 acres of land, mostly wooded. Limited neighbors allow large groups to just enjoy each other and themselves without disturbing anyone. I come from a very large family and we can get pretty loud just talking, not to mention the music. No worries about that here.

Wildlife also frequent the back and side yards

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property