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Cottage at Taughannock--State Park, Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell

Cottage at Taughannock--State Park, Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell

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Welcome to the Cottage at Taughannock!
Patio with grill, prep and eating tables
Fire pit and sitting area in the garden
Cozy living room featuring authentic Arts and Crafts furniture.
Entertainment center in living room.

Overview of Cottage at Taughannock--State Park, Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Trumansburg, NY
  • Popular LocationTaughannock Falls State Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCayuga Lake2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCayuga Nature Center3 min drive
  • AirportElmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cottage at Taughannock--State Park, 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
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Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
This information is provided by our partners.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

About the area

Trumansburg

This vacation home is located in Trumansburg. The History Center and Newfield Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Museum of the Earth and Puddledockers. Consider Dutch Harvest Farm for a night out or EcoVillage at Ithaca if you're traveling with kids. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 1 min walk
  • Cayuga Lake - 2 min walk
  • Cayuga Nature Center - 3 min drive
  • Allan H. Treman State Marine Park - 9 min drive
  • Ithaca Commons - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salt Point Brewing Co. - 23 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 24 min drive
  • Falls Restaurant & Tavern - 8 min drive
  • Garrett's Brewing Co. - 9 min drive
  • Trimmers Ice Cream - 10 min drive

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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Rating 5 - Excellent. 75 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Good. 15 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 3 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 1 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews" "

4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.6/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Ruth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. There was plenty of room for all 7 of us to eat, chat and enjoy each other’s company around the wood stove. The back yard was perfect for the kids to run and explore. Thank you Ann & Chad for sharing your cottage with us!

5/5 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Cottage was great
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/5 Good

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice comfortable place
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Ginny N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical week
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jeffrey M., Davis, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life on Lake Cayhuga
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ann and Chad Hoover

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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.

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