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House restoration done!
Tower House cira 1879
Gracious entrance
come in!
the VIKING!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ithaca College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Back Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Top of the Stairs Room

1 Queen Bed

Tower sleeping nook

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

White Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Frozen waterfalls?!? Winter rates at the Tower House now through April!

Winter is the perfect time to get together with friends and family in the FInger Lakes, especially with our Winter Rates. The wine trail is luxuriously uncrowded, skiing is happening and the views are amazing.

Call up your old college besties and make it a long weekend!

Stately Victorian Mansion ready to welcome you! This elegant historic home is on the West Hill in Ithaca, with lovely views of Cornell from across the lake. The entire main home is yours complete with two acres of grounds and gardens to enjoy.

Beautiful historic home with views of Cornell and walking distance to the lake! The Tower House is a Victorian family home built in 1879 on Ithaca's West Hill. You'll find it to be the perfect base for exploring the Finger Lakes as well as a great space for entertaining and events. There is a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with casual dining spaces as well as a formal dining room that seats 12. The main floor has sitting rooms, a half bath and two covered porches perfect for morning coffee with the deer and birds or an evening cocktail watching fireflies.

The large common rooms both upstairs and downstairs give you plenty of room to spread out or gather, all with stunning views day and night out from the floor to ceiling windows. The wood stove in one of the downstairs sitting rooms is super cozy on snowy nights and the downstairs queen bedroom with a nearby half bath is nice for guests who prefer no stairs.

The upper floor opens onto another spacious sitting room, along with 3 large bedrooms. Two of the rooms have king beds, one has a queen and there are two full baths (one with a jetted soaking tub large enough for two). The upstairs sitting room has a tv and a board game space, as well as extra sleeping space if needed. There is a full sized day bed in a charming nook at the base of the tower that converts to another king sized bed when needed and has a privacy curtain separating it from the rest of the upstairs that tucks away when not needed.

The grounds include ample parking, a stone patio off one of the porches, an outside eating area with bbq, two firepits with plenty of wood along with spacious yards and gardens to explore. There are views across the lake to Cornell and Ithaca College. The waterfront recreation path and Cass Park with the Children's Garden and sports center are a 15 min walk, as are many downtown Ithaca destinations.

The house is located on the Cayuga Lake Wine trail and a short drive to Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg and countless other waterfalls, hikes and amazing local restaurants. We have an Empire Pass at the house for guests use which covers parking and entry to the local state parks, which we hope encourages everyone to get out and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Finger Lakes!

We are open to stays greater than 30 days and have special pricing to reflect that, please contact owners for more information.

The entire main house and grounds are yours for your stay. The basement is a separate apartment full apartment that can be rented on its own or in conjunction with the main house. Contact owner for more information.

Property manager

Nicole von Suhr
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 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby gates, portable crib, games
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking in house/ porches forfeits damage deposit
No street shoes in house please, exceptions for events of course (you don't need to have a barefoot wedding) Bring slippers for indoors if you like!
If you must smoke outside, please dispose of butts properly

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Puddledockers and Museum of the Earth. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ithaca, NY

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Commons - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ithaca College - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cornell University - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purity Ice Cream Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Liquid State Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The BoatYard Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Northstar House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Frozen waterfalls?!? Winter rates at the Tower House now through April! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Frozen waterfalls?!? Winter rates at the Tower House now through April!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Frozen waterfalls?!? Winter rates at the Tower House now through April!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Frozen waterfalls?!? Winter rates at the Tower House now through April! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Puddledockers and Kitchen Theater. Museum of the Earth and Sciencenter are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

farida k.

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

Graduation weekend

The house is charming and very comfortable. We had plenty of space to spread out and enjoyed making a big breakfast in the well-stocked kitchen each morning. The host left a welcome note and a binder of info which answered all our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P., Frankfort

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

Cornell Wedding

We rented this amazing property for our daughter's wedding at Cornell. It was a perfect spot for staging all of the weekend's activities. The hosts were awesome and helped us have a truly one in a lifetime experience! We can't recommend the property enough if you are getting together with family and/or friends! Can't wait to get back! Thank you Nicole & Jon!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul b.

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

Group stay

House was beautiful and owner was kind and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

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

Graduation house

Beautiful old house with large yard.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

George A.

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

Gorgeous Home

The home is very much as described, plenty of room - inside and out. Absolutely clean, everything we needed and more. Nicole couldn't have been more responsive on our questions. Wish we didn't have such a busy schedule while staying for the weekend so we could have enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and enjoyed the view even more. Truly a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri R.

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

Great place!

Awesome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Ithaca vacation

Beautiful, comfortable, graceful historic property in an excellent location for exploring Ithaca and the Finger Lakes area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Winnie V.

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

Great house for entertaining

Lovely home, great for entertaining, interesting historic site!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warren C., JACKSONVILLE

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

Absolutely Beautiful Tower Mansion!!!

This home was perfect for our extended summer vacation. We felt right at home in this very large and elegant home. Nicole was very attentive answering any questions we had as well as very helpful with recommendations. Over the two weeks several of our family visited for a night or two and there was plenty of room and many beautifully appointed bedrooms to accommodate everyone. The outdoor entertaining areas are plentiful and perfect for enjoying the surrounding nature. The home is perfectly located as a home base to explore all the surrounding area has to offer. We highly recommend this beautiful property and hope to return soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nicole von Suhr

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Hello! Our family is Nicole, Jon and Simone. We live mostly in Seattle but Ithaca is our second home. I graduated from Cornell Arts and Sciences '87 and fell in love with the area way back then. For the past 5 years, we have been fixing up old houses, mostly for local long term rentals. We have a couple special houses that we just had to share with everyone, our 1916 Farmhouse in Burdett and this 1879 Victorian in city gem!

Why they chose this property

The Tower House is perfect for your special gathering or event, whether you are local or from out of town. It is large enough to accommodate a large group or families traveling together and has both formal and informal spaces for whatever your plans may be. The property is the perfect mix of proximity to downtown and the colleges while being surrounded by 2 acres of gardens and woods. You can share your morning coffee with the deer while looking at the view of Cornell across the lake.

What makes this property unique

Elegance, comfort, views, space and a location that can't be beat! The fireflies in the garden are like nothing I have ever seen and outdoor spaces are spectacular. This home is ideal for a family gathering or friends coming together. I envision events in the gardens, art openings in the big dining room, special wine dinners with guest chefs cooking at the Viking range, live music in the living room. Check out the Tower House and see what plans it inspires!

Languages:

English

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