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Apt. retreat near lake and 215' waterfall, peaceful, lovely gardens.

Apt. retreat near lake and 215' waterfall, peaceful, lovely gardens.

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House in springtime - Apt. stairs on the left towards the back of the house
Stairs leading up to the apartment
Property grounds
Cheerful sunroom with cypresswood table and chairs
Hallway leading to den

Overview of Apt. retreat near lake and 215' waterfall, peaceful, lovely gardens.

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Trumansburg, NY
  • Popular LocationTaughannock Falls State Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAmericana Vineyards9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCayuga Nature Center10 min drive
  • AirportElmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Apt. retreat near lake and 215' waterfall, peaceful, lovely gardens.

EXTRA CLEANING PROTOCOLS
Since the COVID 19 outbreak, we are taking extra precautions to keep our guests safe and making every effort to ensure a worry-free stay. We offer self check in, and have instituted extra cleaning protocols with extra cleaning and disinfecting on high-touch surfaces.

This cozy second floor apartment is next to Taughannock Falls State Park, which is home to one of the outstanding attractions of the northeast - 215' Taughannock Falls, which plunges past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400' above the gorge. This is the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi (33 feet higher than Niagara Falls). The location is perfect for outdoor activities and adventures including hiking the gorge trails and the Black Diamond Trail (which runs from Trumansburg to Ithaca along a former train route), biking, birding (we are located in the Cayuga Lake Basin), wine tasting, swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, boating, and fishing. Hiking the park's rim trails provides dramatic views of the gorges formed by the ice age. Minutes from the Cayuga Wine Trail and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, which includes scenic wineries, distilleries, cideries and breweries. There are great restaurants nearby, many featuring free live music. Only ten miles to Ithaca and to Watkins Glen, and directly across the road from beautiful Taughannock Stream that flows into the waterfall. Wake up to the cheerful sound of songbirds and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the stream across the road. Peaceful surroundings and beautiful gardens. And the night sky is perfect for stargazing!

Newly renovated smaller second floor apartment in owner's country home. Clean, cozy and comfortable, perfect for 1-2 people. The bedroom has a new queen size mattress, solid Amish-made oak dresser plus air conditioner. The cheerful sunroom/dining room has a cypress wood table and chairs (handmade by local Amish craftsmen) and looks out over the trees and expansive grounds and gardens. We call the apartment the Eagles Nest, since it sits above the magnolia trees and overlooks large silver maple and black walnut trees and several flower gardens. Our yard is 100% organic- no pesticides or herbicides. We have native plantings to attract the birds and the bees and butterflies. Several songbird and hummingbird feeders are always in use.

Inside there's a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, oven and range, coffee maker, toaster and microwave. In addition there's a newly tiled bathroom, a den with a loveseat and chair and 36" flat screen DirecTV with 150+ channels and second air conditioner, a walk-in closet, and high speed wireless internet connection. Linens, towels and soft cotton bedding and blankets are supplied, and several Metropolitan Museum of Art reproductions hang on the walls. Close to the quaint village of Trumansburg which offers boutique and art gallery shops, excellent restaurants, a large grocery store and liquor store, pharmacy, natural foods store and deli, pizzeria, bank, beautiful public library, used book store, vintage bowling alley/restaurant and laundromat.

There is also a new outdoor seating area with two chairs for our guests to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an afternoon aperitif.

We provide a Welcome Book for guests which highlights recommendations for locally owned businesses and restaurants. Sustainability related amenities include solar panel energy, recycling, and eco-friendly LED lighting. The historic house was built in 1850 and formerly owned by Robert Moog, who invented the synthesizer, and who invited many famous musicians to the home, i.e. the Beatles and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. The house is included in a documentary about the life of Bob Moog, called "Electronic Voyager".

Regretfully, we are not handicapped accessible. Please note that for those with physical limitations, there are stairs leading up to this second floor apartment as shown in the photos. They are lit up with multiple solar lights to increase safety at night.

Property manager

Loretta Heimbuch
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Trumansburg

Located in Trumansburg, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The History Center and Newfield Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hillendale Golf Course and Americana Vineyards. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newman Arena or Robert J. Kane Sports Complex. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 1 min walk
  • Americana Vineyards - 9 min drive
  • Cayuga Nature Center - 10 min drive
  • Hillendale Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • Museum of the Earth - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salt Point Brewing Co. - 26 min drive
  • Falls Restaurant & Tavern - 3 min drive
  • Garrett's Brewing Co. - 5 min drive
  • Trimmers Ice Cream - 6 min drive
  • Not My Dads Soft Serve - 3 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Kirsten D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home base for a gorgeous area
Wonderful 2 nights. Comfortable clean apartment. Water tastes terrible but the owner left a gallon of spring water in the fridge for coffee and drinking so it was no problem! The location can’t be beat. So many nearby sights to see, restaurants to eat at and hikes to take. Really appreciated the guest book full of information and recommendations. The property is so peaceful and the river right across the road alone is worth a scrabble around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of the Finger Lakes
This property is immaculately maintained, very quiet and private, with bright yet cozy space and excellent location within a short distance to Taughannock Park and waterfalls, Trumansburg, Cayuga Lake, the Black Diamond trail, local wineries, and Ithaca.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Mindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Perfect base for walking and hiking to the beautiful waterfalls.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Loretta Heimbuch

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Retired graphic artist/teacher, originally from New Jersey and so grateful to now be living in the beauty of the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY.

Why they chose this property

Bought this house in 1977 from Moog synthesizer inventor/musician Bob Moog who was moving to North Carolina to celebrate his break from the corporate world. Loved this house at first sight - and the incredible beauty of the Finger Lakes' gorges and waterfalls nearby. The original house was built in 1850 and has been lovingly cared for since then.

What makes this property unique

Ideal location, next to the beauty of Taughannock Falls State Park and it's amazing waterfalls and breathtaking hiking trails, two minute drive to Cayuga Lake with water access and swimming beach, across the road from the stream that flows into the 215' waterfall, and midway between Ithaca and the 20+ wineries of the Cayuga Lake Wine trail and Finger Lakes wine country. Also near the Brewery Trail and the Cheese Trail. Lots more outstanding wineries on nearby Seneca and Keuka Lakes.

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