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Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1

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Plenty of seating in this spacious living room.
Added kitchen stools to keep people together.
After a long day of hiking, exploring New York's wine country, or enjoying the lake—nothing is better than unwinding with friends and family around some board games and music.
Unwind in our spacious yard, great for dogs and activities.
Private little reading nook that's great for one-off conversations

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lansing, NY
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Boho Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunshine Bedroom

1 Double Bed

The Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1

Looking to get away and unwind? Choose this 5-star stay. Short 5-minute drive to Lake Cayuga and a 12-minute car ride to downtown Ithaca.

Experience additional discounts for multi-night stays, including:
>>> No Cleaning Fee if you stay longer than 3 nights <<<

A prime location all the greater Ithaca area has to offer.
-> Short 5 min drive to Lake Cayuga
-> 12 min drive to downtown Ithaca
-> ~10 min to shops, restaurants, amazing hikes & trails, fun daytime activities, breweries, wineries, downtown Ithaca, and more...

Amenities include:
-> Pet-friendly accommodations
-> Scenic communal yard with fire pit & fruit trees sitting on nearly an acre of land
-> Free Parking (2 cars)
-> Helpful Guidebook with personalized recommendations

Take some time to kick back and relax with us at The Ridge Retreat in Unit 1.

Great for families of all ages and sizes. Whether you come here to get outside or stay in, there is something for everyone.

Explore everything greater Ithaca has to offer from the lake to the wineries, to the hikes, to the universities. We're just a short drive from it all.

We're right around the corner from Myers Park where you can spend your day on the water swimming or sailing. Sitting on nearly an acre, the house is very quiet and scenic. Beautiful calming views from the backyard deck.

Or stay inside and enjoy a nice relaxing night by the fire as you watch a movie. Turn dinner time into a bonding time—our open-layout kitchen is stocked with essentials to whip up a fantastic meal any time of the day.

We're here 100% to help serve you. Please just let us know how we can make your stay is everything you hoped for.

Keep in mind: This listing is for Unit 1 at The Ridge Retreat.

There are two units stacked on one another. They are completely separated from one another. Each has their own entrance.

At any given time, both units can be occupied. It is important to remain respectful and courteous with everyone who stays at The Ridge Retreat.

>>>Check out our other listing to rent the whole house or unit 2.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
With prior and written owner consent.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. No smoking inside the property. 2. No parties or events without prior approval. 3. Quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM. 4. Maximum guests is 6 people.
5. Remove shoes before entering. 6. There is a large coat closet for shoes as you walk in the door. 7. No loud music or disruptive behavior.
8. Dogs are allowed but any damage resulting in their stay will result in additional fees. 9. No drugs or illegal activities allowed.

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: With prior and written owner consent.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lansing

Located in Lansing, this apartment is on a lake. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. 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.
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Lansing, NY

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Cornell University - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Ithaca College - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 24 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Coffee Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salt Point Brewing Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Sumo Japanese Hibachi and Sushi - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakehouse w/ Massive Yard & Fire Pit | Dog-friendly | Ithaca | Ridge Retreat #1 located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Field School House, Lansing Community Library and Lansing Town Hall. Lansing Golf Range and Cayuga Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hope C.

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

Excellent stay

Clean, well furnished, easy access, great communication and other owners, and pet friendly! The house was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel C.

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

Great property

Quick drive to Cornell. Easy to find. Spacious. Ample parking. Gracious and responsive hosts. Clean. Really good drinking water. Beds are extra firm. This is a great deal. Whimsical decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Beautifully appointed home near Ithaca

Property is a carefully renovated mid-century home, very thoroughly and tastefully appointed throughout. Huge back yard, beautiful view of hayfield and deer out the front window. Very available/receptive owners. Property is only about 15 minutes from Ithaca with its attractions, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Keith S.

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

Winter review

Short weekend trip. Place very clean and cozy. We didn't have time to enjoy all the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Comfortable and convenient to Ithaca

The property has everything you need for a comfortable stay including excellent mattresses and a well equipped kitchen. The house consists of two rental units, one upstairs and one downstairs. We stayed in the upstairs (unit #1) and the only negative would be traffic noise that was noticeable in the front two bedrooms and kitchen/dining areas. Host Eric could not have been more helpful and responsive when any concern arose. Overall, the house was a great value for the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Great stay while our poor dog was at Cornell

Our plans were fluid and they acoomodated our check in and check out day change without charge. The place fit us perfectly. One night was spent with 1 dog and we were able to spend rhe second night wirh both dogs. There were bowls for dogs, coffee utensils and all the things we needed. Nice size yard for dogs to do their duty and hang outside as well. Close to busy road so we kept them on a tight leash. We enjoyed our stay and if we need to bring our dog again and stay we will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yana A.

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

Great place!

Great place with all needed for family stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G.

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

Relaxing Family Weekend

Parents weekend at Cornell was the reason for our stay. We’re already planning our next weekend here. It was cozy, comfortable, clean, and so relaxing. Check in and check out was extremely easy. The hosts are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Great stay

House was clean and as described. Communication with owners was excellent. Perfect for our family of 4(2 adults and 2 college kids).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Great house!

Had a great time using this as our home base while attending a wedding and going to wineries. Exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Excellent

Beautiful home in the countryside. In town for a wedding and the house was within 6 minutes of the venue. Exactly what we needed for a weekend getaway. Would stay in again. Owners were extremely accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence R.

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

Great location for visiting Ithaca-Cortland area.

Rental process was seamless. Will stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Great 2 Day Stay

The home was awesome and conveniently located near to Cornell. The owner responded promptly to any questions I had. Everything was organized, clean and beautifully decorated. The owners thought of every detail to make our stay comfortable. We would definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna k.

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

Nice , cleans , spacious home

We had a very nice stay at the ridge . The host was very prompt and attentive to our needs .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Wonderful Stay at Ridge Retreat

Property is exactly as advertised. Hosts were easy to communicate with and it was a short drive to Ithica. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominick V.

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

Spacious retreat near Ithaca

The hosts were very responsive and checked in repeatedly. It was a wonderful place to stay with our dog and young kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

Cornell Graduation Weekend

Great rental!! Owners were very responsive. Nicely furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

great place to get away

this property met all of our needs for a comfortable base and was convenient to explore the Ithaca area. House is well equipped with everything you would need and more. There is a very pleasant, screened deck with table/chairs and great firepit below. Nice spot to take a break or to relax at the end of the day. Owners were quick to respond and most helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Great stay for 2 nights

The property was great for 4 adults and 2 teenagers. We were there for an event at Ithaca College. We will stay there again when we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco G.

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

The perfect house to stay at Ithaca!

Beautiful house ,it was a pleasant stay, very clean with all the amenities a big or small family would need, the host Eric & Justin were very attentive and 100% with communication to answer any questions or suggestions, hope to be back and definitely will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Excellent location

The main part of the house is great and clean. The bedrooms need a few touchups but the rooms are all very clean and fresh. The water pressure and temperature is excellent. Eric was wonderful answering all of our questions. I would recommend staying her understanding that the house is a little older but very clean and comfortable. The kitchen,dining area and living room and deck were excellent. There was some road noise in two of the bedrooms which Eric is addressing. Worth your stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerri S.

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

Quiet, stylish retreat minutes from Downtown Ithaca

Mid-century meets modern in a cute, quiet retreat only minutes by car to downtown Ithaca. My friends and I booked it to have quiet time before hiking the gorges and touring Cornell University. Great location if you want quiet but proximity to parks and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

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

Cozy stay with friends

The place looks just as nice as the pictures. The house was super clean. The beds were super comfy. The outdoor fire pit and deck are great to enjoy with friends. The records to play were a cozy touch to enjoy with friend. The kitchen has everything you need. Perry for a long weekend stay. Eric is awesome he was super quick to respond when we had a hiccup with check in. I also forgot something at the house and they were right away able to find my stuff. Me and all my friends would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Perfect all around!

We had a great stay! Our family of five was completely comfortable in the house and had more than enough space to sprawl out and enjoy our stay. The house was super cute with the great decor, a little modern and a little retro. Beds were incredibly comfy and the bathrooms were updated and bright (great for applying make-up)! Hosts were courteous and attentive. Enthusiastic 5 stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Great stay in Lansing!

We stayed in the upstairs apartment for our girls weekend. It was beautifully decorated, clean and very comfortable. The covered deck was a nice place for coffee in the morning and conversation in the evening. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked, the hosts have thought of everything. Also when we reached out to the hosts for a couple things they were very responsive. Overall a great stay !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Your host

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We're two childhood friends who had the crazy idea of buying a lakehouse together. I'm Eric, I am who you will primarily be communicating with. My partner Justin is also available. Together, we make up PapiBNB.

This house is years in the making. We've always dreamed about having an escape away from the East Coast pace where we could just relax and unwind, even for a long weekend. After years of planning, we were finally able to do it.

We agonized about every detail of this home to make it feel like a home away from home for us. A place we would want to personally stay. No detail too small. If you saw what this home looked like before we bought it, you wouldn't believe it. Now a days, we just hope it's a stay you will never forget.

Why they chose this property

Newly renovated home designed with you in mind. We designed every corner of this home to fit the needs of our guests. And we're constantly improving.

Open spaces and a fun communal outside area make this a great place to stay. We are close to the lake and downtown Ithaca. Unit 1 is truly a special apartment.

What makes this property unique

Sitting on nearly an acre of land, we tried to make it the most tranquil place we could imagine.


Location. Location. Location.

The accessibility to so many different aspects of the greater Ithaca area, from hikes, trails, vineyards, breweries, restaurants and that's before even mentioning downtown Ithaca.

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