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Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga 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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Trumansburg, NY
  • Taughannock Falls State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

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, Cayuga 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
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

Events allowed: family gatherings
Avoid water overuse due to toilet flushing, etc
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Avoid water overuse due to toilet flushing, etc
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Trumansburg

Trumansburg is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Consider Dutch Harvest Farm for a night out or Museum of the Earth if you're travelling with kids.
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Trumansburg, NY

What's nearby

  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Ithaca College - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Cornell University - 18 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage at Taughannock: State Park, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, & Cornell located?

This family-friendly Trumansburg holiday home is steps away from Taughannock Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake. Cayuga Nature Center is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Virginia R.

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

Great place to stay

The property is beautiful and we enjoyed the flower gardens. Very close to the Taughannock SP where did an easy hike to the waterfall. House was comfortable and well-equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great stay

Awesome cottage. Felt like an English estate setting nestled in a knoll. Very clean. Described accurately
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela W.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed this property, very nice hosts and beautiful landscaping! Great location. The house had a strong odor of mildew or must that our family found off putting. Otherwise, we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Cute Cottage, amazing location!

So many great outdoor activities in this area. Cottage was so comfortable, hosts are fantastic. Property around the cottage was beautifully landscaped and private. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F.

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

Nice Quiet Place

Very comfortable and well stocked. Conveniently located. The toys for the 3 year old to play with was a great plus. The decorating was awesome with all the interesting objects to look at. The yard was great! Beds were comfortable. Hosts are totally awesome people!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Homey Family Cottage

We were visiting family in Trumansburg for Thanksgiving and needed extra room for our large party. This cottage worked out perfectly - it was plenty warm, the backyard and patio are private and lovely, and the cottage is spacious with helpful features (great buffet shelving near large dining table). We would love to return! Thank you so much to our hosts for the well appointed cottage and convenient location to Trumansburg (and Ithaca - just depends which way you want to go on 89)!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

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

A great property!

Had a wonderful weekend with some friends at the home. It's got lots of privacy, a beautiful yard and the home is warm and inviting. ACs in every bedroom ensured it was very cool, even in July! We'll definitely book the place again next time we're headed to Ithaca :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilia R.

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

Cottage

Well located. Beautiful setting but road noise in bedrooms. Clean and neat. Full amenities. Very comfy home. Rustic.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H., Owego, NY

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Spacious and Comfortable in a Great Location

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The cottage (really, more like a cozy 3 bedroom house) was clean and well-stocked with dishes, cooking tools, sheets and blankets. The location was excellent, a short drive to Ithaca and right next door to beautiful nature (lake, falls, forest).

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Graduation weekend

A great property that's a 15 min drive to downtown Ithaca. It gave us a feeling of seclusion along with it being close to everything. The space was clean, well cared for and it had all of the things necessary to host a family gathering/celebration
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

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

Charming cottage with gorgeous outdoor space

Great spot for a group to enjoy the Finger Lakes. Easy access to Taughannock Falls and Ithaca; manageable drive to Seneca and even Keuka. The house was charming, with a well-equipped kitchen, a great dining space for meals together (and card games afterwards), and a cozy living room to enjoy a movie. But the real stars of the show were the patio and the garden, which was truly spectacular with everything in bloom when we visited in early June.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leigh K.

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

Ann and Chad’s house

We had a wonderful time at Ann and Chad’s house. The grounds are beautiful and my 4 year old grand daughter enjoyed exploring the creek.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 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

10/10 Excellent

Emily S., Baltimore

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

Fun in the Finger Lakes!

We had a great stay at the cottage. It was clean, comfortable, and well appointed. The back yard has pretty gardens. It is located close to many tourist sites and makes traveling to and from very convenient, but the trucks on the road were a bit loud at times.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Perfect Cottage

The cottage was perfect! Three very comfortable and spacious bedrooms, and another very sweet single room. We loved the large eating area, well stocked and labeled kitchen, and the opportunity to sit and observe nature either through glass or in the yard. Close to parks and to Cornell. And how could I neglect the very generous and welcoming hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan G., United States

Wonderful, cozy cottage for a weekend get-together

We stayed there as a group of old college friends, but the cottage would have been just as perfect for an extended family group. Sleeps three couples and one single in beds, plus plenty of room for air mattresses for extra people if you have a larger group. Two full baths, one large and one small (but large enough). Kitchen is well-equipped. Dining room is full of natural light and the yard is beautiful as well. Two-minute drive from Taughannock (no real way to walk there). Definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Tony U.

Liked: Communication

Nice older home but not terrific

The house was closed up for 4 days before we got there. There was a pungent musty smell that triggered a friend of ours asthma. She never felt great after that. We used the heat and ac units which are on the floor and in the windows to try to dry it out. Well water is nasty if you aren't used to it so be ready. The house had been cleaned and the rooms and space we had were good. As an older house there were things that were...well..old. Not the easiest place to find especially at night.The hosts were responsive to any inquiries I had which was good. Judging by our group's opinions I don't think we would would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A Welcoming Place

Extended family members stayed here for a wedding that was held near by. The cottage is lovely and comfortable. The owners have taken extra steps to provide special touches (throw pillows, quilts, rockers) that immediately make one feel taken care of. They also stocked the kitchen with items one may need a little of during the week, but not the whole thing (cooking oil, salt, tea, etc.). In addition to enjoying the wedding, we biked to the park, hiked, and swam. After all that exercise, it felt wonderful to return to the cottage where we enjoyed just hanging out in its welcoming spaces.

6/10 Okay

Eileen R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quaint cottage in need of some maintenance

For the most part my family and l enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The house appeared clean but my daughter and son suffered severe allergies from the layer of dust under furniture and behind beds. Bedroom rugs smell old and musty. That said, the kitchen and bathroom were clean. Cottage has great potential, just needs some TLC and a good vacuuming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Z.

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

Super location, convenient access

We were 1 minute from beach area of lake, easy 9 min drive to center of town, kids had awesome time in yard, various lawn games on site, owner very accommodating with any questions we had. Whenever will go to Ithica area coming back if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Just as described.

The Cottage was perfect! From booking to check out, everything we needed while visiting family in Ithaca. Ann and Chad were awesome hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 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

10/10 Excellent

E M.

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

Thanksgiving

We needed a central location for our small family to gather for Thanksgiving. The cottage was the perfect fit, both in terms of location and the amenities available.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

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.

Languages:

English

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