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Cayuga Lake Cottage near Ithaca, Taughannock Falls State Park and Trumansburg, N

Cayuga Lake Cottage near Ithaca, Taughannock Falls State Park and Trumansburg, N

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Cayuga Lake sunset from Canvasback Camp.
Turn onto King Fisher Cove and driveway to Canvasback Camp
Canvasback Campcu
New steps installed in 2020. They replace steel steps past guests may remember.
New steps.

Overview of Cayuga Lake Cottage near Ithaca, Taughannock Falls State Park and Trumansburg, N

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Trumansburg, NY
  • Popular LocationTaughannock Falls State Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationIthaca College22 min drive
  • Popular LocationCornell University24 min drive
  • AirportElmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cayuga Lake Cottage near Ithaca, Taughannock Falls State Park and Trumansburg, N

Canvasback Cottage is a beachfront cottage in a private setting with large dock and deck facilities. It sleeps 6 comfortably, with two private bedrooms, an enclosed porch with a futon and 1.5 bathrooms. The cottage is an open architecture design with multiple windows providing excellent views to the water and the monitoring of small children along the beach. Located approximately 1.5 miles north of Taughannock State Park and 11 miles north of Ithaca on the west shore of Cayuga Lake, the cottage is a short drive to Cornell University and Ithaca College, the Finger Lakes Wine Trail and a wide range of outdoor activities.
The cottage is at beach level and is accessible by stairs from a parking area that will accommodate 3 cars. New stairs were installed in 2020, however, the stairs may make the cottage inaccessible for individuals with mobile disabilities and may also be difficult for the elderly. See recently posted photos of stairs.
Two kayaks are included in the rental. Grocery and liquor stores, restaurants, live music venues and a pharmacy are located in Trumansburg, approximately 5 minutes from the cottage. Minimum three night stay required.

Property manager

Wes Blauvelt
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Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Electric car charging station
Double-glazed windows
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Recycling
Garden
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Trumansburg

Located in Trumansburg, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Museum of the Earth and Puddledockers are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 2 min drive
  • Ithaca Commons - 19 min drive
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 21 min drive
  • Ithaca College - 22 min drive
  • Cornell University - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Falls Restaurant & Tavern - 6 min drive
  • Finger Lakes Cider House - 9 min drive
  • Trimmers Ice Cream - 8 min drive
  • Not My Dads Soft Serve - 6 min drive
  • Little Venice Ristorante - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 104 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bibhakar p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake property
It was a fantastic stay. the property has one of the greatest location if you want to enjoy secluded time. This is right on the lake. i think once the boat house and other bathroom gets renovated it would be a great place to stay for a week in peace within the surroundings of nature. Wes himself was very approachable and always ready to help. We had a great time while there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet spot right on the lake
This is our second time staying at Canvasback in autumn. This is essentially a cul-de-sac of three houses at the end of a dirt/gravel road. Very quiet and literally right on the lake. The stairs make it a little challenging loading and unloading the car, but otherwise we don't see them as much as an issue (we are both in our 50s). We find the house to be comfortable and as expected from the listing. Bathroom was recently renovated. We love the sunroom and would eat breakfast there each morning looking out over the lake while watching the seagulls, ducks, and loons. It is peaceful watching the sunrise from the dock or sitting by the firepit at night. It is within driving distance of many places such as Ithaca and Watkins Glen. Some of our favorite places in the area: South Hill Cider, Garrett's Brewing, Liquid State Brewing, Six Mile Creek Vineyard, Brookton's Market, Cornell Botanic Garden, Taughannock Falls Sate Park, Cascadilla Gorge Trail, Robert H Treman State Park, and Watkins Glen State Park. Thank you, Wesley, we enjoyed both stays here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend on the lake!
We found the cottage very comfortable, clean and accommodating. Wesley was extremely helpful and communicative. The property was nicely appointed and the views are amazing. We would rent here again for sure. Carol Punta Gorda, FL.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful views on cayuga lake
My family enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Beautiful views right on the lake and close to the waterfalls we wanted to visit. My kids enjoyed swimming in the lake, kayaking and fires at night. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LENA L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time. House exactly as described
House has everything you need and even more. Kitchen is fully supplied. Outdoor grill works perfect. Grocery store 5 min away. Lake is so clean and warm. Two kayaks big benefit to the house. We will definitely going to come back with friends next time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wes Blauvelt

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Why they chose this property

Canvasback Cottage is a great place for a family to gather and enjoy Cayuga Lake and the surrounding Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Located at waters edge, the lake is easily accessible and provides kids and parents alike with the enjoyment of water sports and the natural beauty of one of the largest Finger Lakes.

What makes this property unique

With Ithaca College and Cornell University only 15 minutes drive time away, the cottage is an ideal location for families to stay while visiting their students during Parent's Weekend or Graduation.

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