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Delightful Downtown Ithaca Home & Garden

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The Great Room is a gracious space for conversation and meals.
The great room combines the living, dining and outdoor spaces.
Great Room: comfortable seating and fire place with views of the back garden.
Living room comfort
Authentic Arts and Crafts era rocker and Moris chair mix with the contemporary.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6104.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Den, Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Delightful Downtown Ithaca Home & Garden

Our Ithaca Home & Garden is a gracious, classically-detailed home with wonderful spaces to celebrate special occasions both indoors and out! Professionally cleaned to help you be safe. The unit is wheel-chair manageable with spacious rooms, hallway and wheel-in shower. Ask us about using the lovely garden to hold a small outdoor BBQ reception or a fun marshmallow roast at the fire pit.
The entire downstairs unit is for your use. It has a private front and back door, as well as French Doors opening to the private formal terrace and garden. Behind the garage is the outdoor dining area with a gas grill, and further back is a sitting area with a fire pit. We want you to enjoy it all!
Guests may enjoy and use the entire back yard. Tenants and guests upstairs in the house (who have their own private entry and outdoor deck) may request to use the dining area and the fire pit, but priority always goes to our downstairs guests.
We live nearby and we enjoy meeting our guests! We also respect your privacy and will be available as needed.
Walk to the Farmer's Market, to nearby eateries, coffee shops, and Ithaca Falls. Hike up Cascadilla Creek Trail to Cornell. Or, ride a Lime Bike on the nearby waterfront trail.
Walk, ride or bike. This location is close enough to walk to everything! Bus transport to Cornell and IC is available one block away. Rental Bikes are available at Bicycle Shops and at the Ithaca Youth Bureau. Get out and peddle!
This is a lovely space indoors and out, with lots of grace--please enjoy it!

Property manager

Ann and Chad Hoover
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ithaca

Located in Ithaca, this holiday home is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Buttermilk Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ithaca College - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cornell University - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Purity Ice Cream Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The BoatYard Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Northstar House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shortstop Deli - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful Downtown Ithaca Home & Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful Downtown Ithaca Home & Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Downtown Ithaca Home & Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Downtown Ithaca Home & Garden located?

Located in North Side, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sciencenter and Ithaca Commons. Cornell University is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hugh's D.

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

Wonderful Home

This home is one of the best places we have stayed. Convent to Ithaca college and local restaurants, bakery, and Ice cream shop.The home was exceptionally clean, relaxing, comfortable, and furnished with everything you need to make the our stay enjoyable with quality appliances and furnishingsWe would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Beautiful place, so much fun

Great location and absolutely beautiful! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Weekend getaway

Wonderful stay. The property was as described and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Great place!

Lovely place. Comfortable and well-appointed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

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

A great place to stay with family

A great place to relax with family after a day of exploring. Beautiful property inside and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Second time and there will be more

House is great for sharing conversation with an abundance of space and seating in family room and dining area. Kitchen and supplies plentiful. Very clean. Beds are comfortable. Host very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

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

Great

Very clean, very comfortable and very nice. Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Perfect!

A beautiful, spacious, comfortable, well-located flat with everything you could need or want! Ann is wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Great place

Perfect spot for 5 of us. House had everything we needed and the hosts were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannie C.

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

Family trip

Great house. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

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

Lucky Find!

The property is on a quiet street. Great location that is close to town. The owners have thought of everything to make the house clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks for making it easy and so pleasant!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyra S.

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

Fabulous weekend with extended family at comfortable and convenient properry

Loved every minute of it. Thank-you for all the little touches. Porperty was clean, nicely appointed and very comfortable for us to visit and watch my son play hockey at Cornell. Kitchen was well stocked to enjoy Sunday brunch and beds were comfortable for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon w.

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

Spacious and comfortable

Plenty of space. 2 large bedrooms. Everything you could think of needing was provided. Great outdoor area. Located in a very nice and walkable part of town. We all enjoyed our stay and would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay!

We stayed for almost a week and felt right at home! The house was clean and had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and having 2 bathrooms was a plus. The neighborhood is very quiet and within walking distance to restaurants, the farmers market, and the Commons. We would definitely stay again if we return to Ithaca!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

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

Beautiful Stay

Weekend getaway to sightseeing Colleges, which are in the middle of town and more accessible. The place is stunning and well-kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Would stay again.

Great access to Ithaca, quiet, clean, comfortable. Layup conducive to great conversation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great place!

We stayed her for our son's graduation. Very comfortable and well maintained property. We greatly enjoyed having the outdoor space when we needed a little down time on a very busy weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Lovely apartment in Ithaca

My family so enjoyed staying here for my 20th college reunion. The house was comfortable, well-appointed and well cared for. The garden is gorgeous. Thank you so much for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd and Jen T.

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

Best VRBO we've rented!

This VRBO is beautiful. Well appointed and cared for throughout. Neighborhood is quiet. Host was very responsive (and personable.) We're very happy we stayed here. You won't be disappointed if you choose this VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Great place to stsy

We enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful. Beds were very comfortable and the home was well furnished with everything we needed. I would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

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

Law School Graduation

We came to see our daughter graduate from law school at Cornell and this home was absolutely perfect!! House was just beautiful gardens were lovely (so bummed it rained so we didn’t get to make use of the yard) Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Ithaca wedding

We came for a friends wedding and were also able to meet with family from Albany NY.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heath F.

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

Lovely spacious and relaxing main floor apartment

We had an excellent stay. The property is very central and we were able to walk everywhere. All rooms have generous proportions and are very tastefully decorated. The bathrooms and kitchen were well equipped. It really felt like we were staying in someone's house. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

brad p.

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

Graduation

Very nice place. Only thing i would change about the place is bedroom shades. Front bedroom was super bright from the street lights
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Like staying at my favorite Aunt's house

Oh my goodness! This house!! As soon as you walk in your soak up the beauty of this home. Everything was spic and span. The living room and dining room were the perfect place to visit and play cards. The kitchen had everything you needed...even an electric tea kettle! The beds were very comfortable. We had a neighborhood kitty visit us in the morning while enjoying coffee on the back porch. Very convenient to shopping, cafes and all those beautiful waterfalls. We've stayed in quite a few homes over the years and this one was by far THE BEST!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ann and Chad Hoover

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We have been caring for this property since 2001 when Chad's Dad, Charles, moved to Ithaca to be near us and his grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

"Grandpa" chose this property because we live nearby. AND, it was for sale!

The corner double lot and roomy house needed a lot of work. Chad went to work to design a home where his Dad could age-in-place. The apartment is mobility-friendly with wide hall ways and doors. The entire apartment was designed to be ADA adaptable. A ramp in the garage services a wheel chair to the back porch and in through the back door. Charles used a walker and later a scooter; however, grab bars were never installed in the bathroom.

What makes this property unique

We love this space and the connection between the house and garden! We worked together to design and create a garden to be enjoyed and used. One of our daughters was married in the garden and another held her rehearsal dinner there. We look forward to living here when we retire!

Languages:

English

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