Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell
Great for a family vacation or a weekend get-away with friends, the "Cottage at Taughannock" shares a border with Taughannock State Park for extraordinary hiking, boating and swimming. Enjoy the lovely rhododendron garden flowers & birds. Play outdoor yard games & indoor board games. Study or work at desks in several bedrooms. Internet speed is 83 Mbps. Prepare meals & dine in the cottage “garden room” or grill & dine on the adjacent patio. At night, watch the stars, the fireflies, & build a fire in the patio fire pit. Sleep well on comfortable beds. The cottage is uniquely located next to Taughannock Falls State Park. Yet, it is only 4 miles from shopping in Trumansburg and 10 miles from Ithaca. It is located on the Cayuga Scenic Trail as well as the Cayuga Wine Trail, making it a central location for beauty and touring. The entire cottage and yard are yours to use and enjoy while renting. The garage contains some outdoor games and the trash cans for you to access, but is not otherwise for guest use. This is a pet-free property. If you have severe pet allergies, please be advised that the most recent time a cat stayed briefly at the cottage was in February 2023. During (now more often) hot summer days and nights, the cottage garden room has a tower AC unit to cool down the public spaces. Each bedroom has its own AC window or wall unit. We are just a phone call away if you have any questions or concerns! Please feel free to contact me. I may message you to check in with you, but will leave the interaction up to your level of comfort. The cottage is located on Rt. 89 (Taughannock Blvd.) Neighbors are spread out along the road, but the houses are out of sight from the house. The back yard is very private due to hills surrounding the bowl-shaped yard. You will need your own car. (No public transportation) There is parking for 3-4 cars.
Property manager
Ann and Chad Hoover
Premier Host
Languages
English
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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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Avoid water overuse due to toilet flushing, etc
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Trumansburg
Trumansburg is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Consider Dutch Harvest Farm for a night out or Museum of the Earth if you're travelling with kids.
Taughannock Falls State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Ithaca Commons - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
Ithaca College - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
Cornell University - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
Getting around
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Salt Point Brewing Co. - 23 min drive
Trimmers Ice Cream - 10 min drive
Gimme Coffee - 8 min drive
Garrett's Brewing Company - 9 min drive
Falls Restaurant & Tavern - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell located?
This family-friendly Trumansburg holiday home is steps away from Taughannock Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake. Cayuga Nature Center is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We were visiting family in Trumansburg for Thanksgiving and needed extra room for our large party. This cottage worked out perfectly - it was plenty warm, the backyard and patio are private and lovely, and the cottage is spacious with helpful features (great buffet shelving near large dining table). We would love to return! Thank you so much to our hosts for the well appointed cottage and convenient location to Trumansburg (and Ithaca - just depends which way you want to go on 89)!
Awesome cottage. Felt like an English estate setting nestled in a knoll. Very clean. Described accurately
Robert W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Tony U.
26 Oct 2024
Liked: Communication
Nice older home but not terrific
The house was closed up for 4 days before we got there. There was a pungent musty smell that triggered a friend of ours asthma. She never felt great after that. We used the heat and ac units which are on the floor and in the windows to try to dry it out. Well water is nasty if you aren't used to it so be ready. The house had been cleaned and the rooms and space we had were good. As an older house there were things that were...well..old. Not the easiest place to find especially at night.The hosts were responsive to any inquiries I had which was good. Judging by our group's opinions I don't think we would would stay there again.
Very comfortable and well stocked. Conveniently located.
The toys for the 3 year old to play with was a great plus.
The decorating was awesome with all the interesting objects to look at.
The yard was great!
Beds were comfortable.
Hosts are totally awesome people!
We enjoyed this property, very nice hosts and beautiful landscaping! Great location. The house had a strong odor of mildew or must that our family found off putting. Otherwise, we had a great time!
Had a wonderful weekend with some friends at the home. It's got lots of privacy, a beautiful yard and the home is warm and inviting. ACs in every bedroom ensured it was very cool, even in July! We'll definitely book the place again next time we're headed to Ithaca :)
The property is beautiful and we enjoyed the flower gardens. Very close to the Taughannock SP where did an easy hike to the waterfall. House was comfortable and well-equipped.
So many great outdoor activities in this area. Cottage was so comfortable, hosts are fantastic. Property around the cottage was beautifully landscaped and private. Highly recommend!
Great spot for a group to enjoy the Finger Lakes. Easy access to Taughannock Falls and Ithaca; manageable drive to Seneca and even Keuka. The house was charming, with a well-equipped kitchen, a great dining space for meals together (and card games afterwards), and a cozy living room to enjoy a movie. But the real stars of the show were the patio and the garden, which was truly spectacular with everything in bloom when we visited in early June.
A great property that's a 15 min drive to downtown Ithaca. It gave us a feeling of seclusion along with it being close to everything. The space was clean, well cared for and it had all of the things necessary to host a family gathering/celebration
We had an event at a place in Trumansburg so we decided to find a place close to spend the weekend. The cottage was perfect, owners were very communicative, place was clean and well stocked, and it’s in a very convenient location. Private and relaxing atmosphere, would highly recommend!
The cottage is comfortable. The bedrooms (3) are certainly adequate. The forth bedroom is two very small beds. Perfect for kids. The kitchen is fully equipped.
We had a nice stay.
Our family gathered for a wedding on the lake - and it was magical. The house was perfect with the state park across the street and the beautiful back yard. The kitchen was fully appointed and had all we needed. Bedding was comfortable
Ann has been amazing to communicate with from the very beginning. I don't hesitate at all in saying - book it!
Ginny N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Eileen R.
30 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage in need of some maintenance
For the most part my family and l enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The house appeared clean but my daughter and son suffered severe allergies from the layer of dust under furniture and behind beds. Bedroom rugs smell old and musty. That said, the kitchen and bathroom were clean. Cottage has great potential, just needs some TLC and a good vacuuming.
We were 1 minute from beach area of lake, easy 9 min drive to center of town, kids had awesome time in yard, various lawn games on site, owner very accommodating with any questions we had. Whenever will go to Ithica area coming back if available.
The Cottage was perfect! From booking to check out, everything we needed while visiting family in Ithaca. Ann and Chad were awesome hosts. We will be back.
Excellent property. Older building but well maintained. Ann was very responsive to our requests. Comfortable beds. Beautiful backyard and kitchen more than adequate. We were there for our daughter’s wedding and the proximity to the venue (2 miles) was a key feature.
Only one negative and that is the property fronts busy Highway 89 with a 55 mph speed limit. Traffic noise was not too bad but the driveway is not easy to see and you’ll get lots of honks from following traffic as you signal and brake for the driveway. Entering the driveway with following traffic is a challenge so slow and signal early. And ignore the honking.
We needed a central location for our small family to gather for Thanksgiving. The cottage was the perfect fit, both in terms of location and the amenities available.
Just as described on VRBO. This lovely home was clean and cozy and had everything we needed to enjoy the weekend in Ithaca. We were visiting our son and his roommates who are students at Cornell. The fully stocked kitchen and large dining area with picture window was a blessing as it rained ALOT so we stayed in mostly and just enjoyed each other’s company. Would definitely recommend!
The location was great. It is a quaint house with a farm-house vibe, but a little musty. The dining room is large with a new table and chairs for a large group. We enjoyed the large picture window that looked out to the garden and back lawn. The owners were very good communicators and very attentive. Check in was super easy. The beds were very comfortable and had lots of pillows. The kitchen appliances were very good, but the cupboards and cookware were a little tired. The internet worked great. This is a great house for a pretty large family group.
Cottage was lovely and perfect amount of space for our family. It was comfortable, clean and quiet. Lovely yard and fun for the kids to see the many animals in the morning. Short drive to Ithaca and area parks.
S. Sirjana K.
About the host
Hosted by Ann and Chad Hoover
Ithaca residents for over 40 years, we love the area and find it hard to find any place we like better. Ann is retired from Study Abroad advising at Cornell University. Chad is a practicing architect who sees no reason to retire, as he is doing what he loves!
Why they chose this property
We knew the moment we walked on the property that our four-year search was over....we found the perfect place. It has been such fun making it our own.
What makes this property unique
Our cottage is uniquely located close to the park, but not far from Ithaca and Trumansburg. Even in March and April, early spring ephemerals surround the area. The rhododendron garden is lovely in May and early June. Flowers continue to brighten the patio throughout the summer and into the fall, then autumn color takes over the show. In winter the Norway spruce laden with snow is breathtaking and sledding, cross country skiing and skating are all close at hand.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests