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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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

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About the area

Ithaca

In Ithaca .You'll find Cornell University and Cornell Botanic Gardens within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary and Cornell Lab of Ornithology are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cornell Botanic Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cornell University - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ithaca College - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Collegetown Bagels - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Temple of Zeus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trillium - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cornell Dairy Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming House Only 5 minutes from Cornell

A charming two bedroom house full of natural light in a private location. Just two miles from Cornell in the very quiet hamlet of Varna. Both bedrooms have a queen Tempur-pedic mattress as well as their own cable TV. The living room has a gas fire place for your enjoyment and a pull-out couch which can sleep two people. The kitchen is fully equip and with a Keurig coffee maker and coffee as well as everything you need for cooking. A private fence-in back yard with a deck, suitable to hold a dog. During summer months a grill and outdoor furniture is provided for your relaxation.

Property manager

RITA VICKROY

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a $35.00 pet fee only dogs allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Charming House Only 5 minutes from Cornell Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Preeti S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming House Only 5 minutes from Cornell
We loved our stay at Ron & Rita's place. The house was just perfect for our family. Location is great and close to Cornell University. The house was lovely and had everything needed to make our stay comfortable. Our fur baby loved the fenced background and enjoyed playing in it. Ron & Rita were very responsive hosts. Highly recommend their place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Varna charm
This house is perfect for us. It is close to our family and is completely furnished with amenities. We were very comfortable at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet house
Lovely spot. Nice and quite. Well appointed. Hosts are lovely. Would be nice if the house was better marked - it was a bit hard to figure out if we were at the correct place when arriving late at night in the snow. Had an issue with the heat turning on/off at odd hours but host was very responsive to helping get that fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

leighann h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway to see the waterfalls
Inviting and warm home with a terrific floor plan and fenced in yard. The hosts were generous with the amenities. Great property! We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in Ithacs
We had a perfect stay at Ron and Rita’s home over the Thanksgiving holiday. The house is immaculately clean and furnished with all new appliances, bedding and towels. The kitchen has every utensil you could possibly need. We cooked a full Thanksgiving turkey dinner for three people. Ron and Rita are kind enough to allow pets. The house is set up perfectly for a pet with a fenced in backyard, tile floored kitchen and hardwood floors throughout. Ithaca and Cornell University are only a few minutes away. There’s a nice grocery store near by, and there are numerous hiking trails along Fall Creek as well as the Cayuga bike / hike trail only a 2 minute drive from the house. Ron and Rita were perfect hosts, this is easily one of the best experiences we’ve had with Vrbo. Their communication was on time and useful, they provided everything we could possibly need, the house and property were spotlessly, tastefully decorated, and very comfortable. We hope to have the opportunity to stay with them many more times as we visit family in Ithaca.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace or Cornell B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with friends
Excellent good time
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying at this house. Everything was as described in the listing. The house was very conveniently located to Cornell campus. It had very well stocked kitchen and what was really nice both bedrooms had excellent mattresses, which is not always the case in vacation rental properties. Would highly recommend this place if you want to come to Ithaca.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
IC Family Weekend
Overall wonderful weekend! The house was very clean and as described. Conveniently located, very close to Cornell University and 15 minutes from Ithaca College. The house had everything one would need and beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional place to stay
This house was perfect for us. The location was close to family and to the Ithaca area. The amenities were exceptional and the gas fireplace was an added bonus. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location near Cornell
Visiting the university and this was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Was in town for Cornell University which is very close, and took advantage of hiking the area. Gorgeous!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & Comfy Inside & Out
House was just as shown in the photos. Easy checkin and checkout. Lovely back yard with comfy deck furniture, table and grill - great for a summer afternoon! Inside has all the comforts of home. Hosts were super responsive and helpful answering all my questions! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maeve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
I grew up in Ithaca and was visiting family with my partner so I know some Ithaca houses can be a bit odd or unfinished. However, this property was a perfect place for us and went above and beyond my expectations. I cook a lot and the kitchen was fully stocked which was a major plus. Everything was super clean and as pictured. We would have stayed longer if it wasn’t booked up for the weekend- hope to be back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Women swim weekend
One rainy day but good weekend House was comfortable and clean nice outside deck but rained so much didn’t use it as much as we hoped Quiet and convenient to everything in town
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would come again
The property was clean, private, and exceeded the needs of what we were looking for, for a 3 night getaway to the Ithaca area. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We checked in very easily with a light snow falling all around us. The home was warm and cozy. The kitchen was beautifully outfitted and there wasn't anything I could have wanted that wasn't there. The house was clean and comfortable. The two bedrooms were perfect and I felt like I was in a five star hotel with all of the extras. My dogs enjoyed the fenced in yard and nature to watch all around us. We had an amazing time making breakfast for my son's birthday and visiting with him for his football banquet at Ithaca College. Thanks for a beautiful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
Our host did not spare any details in their home for visitors. We had a full kitchen which came in handy for our family. We had access to a washer and dryer and it was great to be able to park in the garage. I personally loved the Keurig with a nice variety of coffee pods. We felt right at home. Thank you Rita!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hicham R., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Rita and Ron are the best host! The house is beautiful , super clean ! I’ll advise anyone who’s looking for a place in ithica check Rita and Ron ‘s place availability fist! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bethny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Clean and Great Location
Rita does an amazing job of adding extra touches to make sure you have everything you need! The place is very clean and the location is great in relation to Cornell. Communication was fast and helpful, we were very pleased with this stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
A beautiful quaint house that was top notch and located in a perfect area. Will definitely recommend anyone staying in this area to stay at this house. The owners, Rita and Ron, made sure we were comfortable and had what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

e y.

Liked: Cleanliness
comfy, clean and peaceful
We have been renting in Ithaca for a few years and this is our new favorite house. Rita is responsive, friendly and very accommodating- from the first email. The house is cozy and clean, the furniture and beds are very comfortable. We spent most of Sunday lazing around the house. The kitchen has anything you need and everything seemed new. Lots of coffee too. That's a nice touch, The back yard was perfect for our dog. I imagine it is lovely on the patio in the summer. Thank you Rita. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jolene J., Hinckley, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the little things that really stood out!
I loved that we were able to bring our 4 dogs! They loved the yard & exploring the Finger Lakes. When we got back we had a warm, welcoming house to unwind. We took advantage of the gas fireplace. The beds were comfortable and the towels were so thick! What was really nice were the chargers in each bedroom. No searching around for outlets. Rita also left a ton of information on different places in the house & when I asked her for her favorites, she was more than happy to share them! Being allowed to park in the garage kept me from having to clean off my car in the mornings too! I will definitely recommend this property to friends & clients!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our Expectations
We really loved our stay at Rita's and Ron's Ithaca home. The house was perfect for our needs and very well cared for plus super thoughtfully decorated and appointed. We could not believe the generous coffee supply which we thoroughly enjoyed. The house had everything we could want and we are already talking about a return visit when the weather is warmer and can spend more time on the deck. Thank you so much to Rita and Ron for creating and sharing such an inviting space.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H., East Concord

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. I wouldnt change a thing..
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019