Welcoming retreat! Situated on 5.6 acres and backing to Cornell natural research lands, you'll enjoy the sights and sounds of all sorts of wildlife. Binoculars available!
Long gravel driveway provides privacy, yet only a mile from shopping/dining.
Front house view; house is a tenth of a mile back from the road for privacy, six minutes to shopping/dining, and ten minutes to downtown & Cornell.
Spacious living room with skylights and vaulted ceiling
Living room pic 2
Well-stocked kitchen for cooking in and hanging out (there's also a gas grill on the deck for your use). Spices and condiments, cookware, dishes, etc.
Beverage station in the kitchen.
Dining area within great room and table that can be extended with additional leaf to easily sit 8. Kitchen is to the right, family room to the left.
Family room with comfy sectional, gas fireplace, and large TV (out of picture)
Large main-level office with printer also includes twin daybed that can convert to king-sized bed. Views of front meadow.
Office pic view 2
Primary bedroom, 2nd floor with backyard and west views, queen bed, Samsung SMART TV, and en suite bathroom.
Primary en suite bathroom; shower stall
Primary bathroom pic 2
Bedroom 2. New queen mattress; beautiful view of the front meadow and distant view of South Hill and Ithaca College
Large third bedroom over garage, skylight, west-facing windows for sunset views, TV, and Mitsubishi unit for AC.
Hall full bathroom pic 1
Hall bathroom pic 2; bathroom has full tub with shower. Shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, blow dryers, etc. included in each bathroom.
Partial front porch view of front meadow and sunset
Back deck with gas grill and sunset views.
Regular visitors on the property!
Early fall in the backyard
Front meadow and fir trees, taken from the house facing the road
And in winter - a great place to retreat for working, writing, reading, nature walks, movie watching, and a hockey game at Cornell or a performance at Ithaca College!
Front meadow; house is on the right of the picture
From the back deck - Northern Lights and fantastic stars!

Cherry Road Retreat - Ithaca

5
  1. United States
  2. /
  3. New York
  4. /
  5. Ithaca
7 guests
3 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
2300 Sqft
Vacation Home•Entire place

Registration ID: 494

Laurie profile picture

Hosted by Laurie

1 year hosting on Houfy

Identity verified

This host verified their email and phone number on Houfy.

Response rate & time

This host responds to 100% of inquiries within an hour.

Book Direct and Save

Save on service fees by booking direct on Houfy.

Have Questions?

Laurie typically responds within within an hour

About this place

Welcoming, private, and spacious 3 BR/2.5BA home in Ithaca, NY near Cornell, IC, and Cayuga Lake

Our warm, welcoming, home is situated on 5.6 acres, set back from the road, providing privacy and seclusion in a beautiful natural setting just a mile from shopping and restaurants, 1.5 miles from the airport, 10 minutes from Cornell & downtown Ithaca, and 15 minutes from Ithaca College.

Three bedrooms upstairs with high-quality queen mattresses, Smart TVs in two. Two full bathrooms upstairs (one en suite) plus half-bath on the main level. Main level has two large, light-filled family living spaces, one with a large Smart TV & gas fireplace, as well as an office that includes a twin daybed that can pull out to queen/king if needed. Three-zoned AC throughout.

Large deck, gas grill, and fenced backyard for corn hole, frisbee, watching the deer graze, or catching a shooting star before bed. Linens/towels/pillows, paper products, fully outfitted kitchen including condiments/spices for cooking. Plenty of parking for multiple vehicles. High-speed wireless internet. This is a great home base for visits to Cornell University or Ithaca College, local festivals, Cayuga Lake, and Finger Lakes wine/cider/craft beer trails.

Sleeping configuration

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom

1 queen bed

182 Sqft
Guest Bedroom

Guest Bedroom

1 queen bed

132 Sqft
Large Bedroom Over the Garage

Large Bedroom Over the Garage

1 queen bed

266 Sqft
Office

Office

1 single bed

180 Sqft

What this place offers

54 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Gas Grill
Outdoor dining area
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Desk
Desk chair
Processing...

Nearby activities

17
Sailing
Kayaking
Golf
Tennis
Cycling
Swimming
Fishing
Hotairballooning

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

Parental supervision is expected. Graco Pack'n Play On the Go Playard available.
  • Children's books and toys
  • Crib/Pack 'n Play

No events allowed

Exceptions can be made for small family gatherings - please contact the host in advance.

No smoking allowed

No smoking in or on the property.

Parking Included

The gravel driveway is about one tenth of a mile long leading up to the house. There's plenty of space for multiple cars to park at the end of the driveway near the garage and walkway to the front of the house.

Meet the Host

Laurie profile picture
Laurie

Owner

English
I'm a former higher education administrator who now works as a consultant and executive coach. I love all that Ithaca and the Finger Lakes have to offer and enjoy connecting with the wonderful guests who stay in our home there.
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
within an hour
Member Since
June 2024

Have Questions?

Laurie typically responds within within an hour

Select travel dates

Scenic views

Surrounded by nature, our property has views of distant hills, meadows, and woods. Amazing sunsets!

Location

Private but not isolated, the house is perfect for enjoying Ithaca & the Finger Lakes region.

Getting around

ITH (Tompkins Regional Airport) is six minutes from the house. The home is not easily accessible via public transportation. There is plenty of parking on site.

More places to stay in Ithaca:

Policies & Rules

Check-In
3PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
7 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Pets • Smoking • Parties

Click sections for details • All policies strictly enforced

Explore more vacation rentals around Ithaca

Your Guests. Your Terms. Your Profits

Join thousands of hosts who have discovered the freedom of direct bookings

Get started
Add dates for prices

Settings

© 2025 Houfy, Inc
TermsPrivacyCookiesSitemap