32 Reviews of Property 290137 in Ithaca, New York

We live near the cottage, but selected it as the place to stay with our out-of-town guests on the weekend of our (local) wedding. It was really lovely, KC and Mitch were friendly and helpful. The decor is beautiful, especially the master suite and downstairs library.

We did not realize that one of the bedrooms had two twin beds (rather than a full/king/queen), and you should be okay with paying attention to the rulebook.

Also, don't forget to admire the ducks.

My husband and I rented this house for our first vacation with both sets of parents, and we could not have asked for a better place! It was perfectly located near the vineyards (we were there for the Cayuga Lake Wine and Herb Festival), yet close enough to Ithaca to be able to go to the store when needed. The kitchen was absolutely amazing and that, plus the dining room, allowed us to save money and spend more time together over dinners at the house. There was plenty of room (2 living rooms!) so people could get as much space as they needed. The entire house was immaculate and had everything you could think of needing. We can't wait to come back!

This is a really fabulous place to stay, not far from Trumansburg, New York and Ithaca and Cayuga Lake are 25 minutes drive away via Route 79. The rooms are comfortable; there is ample accommodation for 8 people and the pond is a delight. As is the amazingly well equipped kitchen.
The only quibble is that there is no TV guide for the enormous TV in the living room, so trying to guess which channel was which was like a quiz show with no rules.
The cottage is immaculately presented; it is a real chance to experience a sense of country peace and serene living all at once.
Overall a really great experience and this is to be fully recommended.

We had a family reunion at Clark's Cottage over the Thanksgiving holiday. What a beautiful place to stay--a quiet place in the country with pretty views, beautiful furnishings (including very comfy recliners for napping), comfortable beds, lots of room to move around, nice bathrooms with plenty of towels, a convenient laundry room, FABULOUS kitchen with all the accoutrements, and a hot tub to sit in under the night sky! Owner Mitch was very helpful and truly seems to have thought of anything a guest might desire. I highly recommend a stay!

My family of 6 from Massachusetts, plus 4 relatives from England stayed at Clarks Cottage in August for a week and had a totally relaxing wonderful time. The Cottage was amazing, it was equipped with everything you need and more. The decor and rooms were outstanding. The location is quiet, we had many nights by the fire, drinking the local wine, watching the children swim and row on the pond. The extra bonus was the newly installed top of the range hot tub, we were in heaven, especially the 2 teenage girls!! While staying at the cottage we visited Niagra falls and the local vineyards. Very tranquil spot in the finger lakes, it is a place to stay, awesome!! Owners were very resourceful with information and really nice people. Thanks for such a memorable time

My family just returned from a week long stay at Clark's Cottage and we couldn't be happier! There were 9 of us (6 adults, one 7 year old, one 20 month old and one 23 month old). The grounds were amazing. The 2 large yards provided great space for baseball, kickball and of course great amounts of running! The pear tree was a big hit with the young children as was trips around the pond on the raft.

At no time during our stay did we ever feel cramped. The layout of the cottage provided ample areas for all our interests as well as nap areas for the children. The kitchen is amazing! We cooked all our meals (for all 9 of us) everyday and enjoyed the considerable counterspace and storage areas.

The rooms are furnished beautifully, each room has its own unique charm. There were plenty of linens and towels provided but if you needed more the front loading washer and dryer was available. With small children, that was a considerable bonus.

This was one of the most relaxing vacations our family has ever had. We will have very fond memories of this trip forever. Thank you.

Let's get the location out of the way: it's rural. It says so right on the listing. It's maybe a 20 minute drive from Ithaca and less to Watkins Glen. The location is ideal if you're in town for wine country or have stuff to do around Lake Cayuga and Lake Seneca.

I don't think I can say enough about the cottage. The owners could have spent a fraction of what they did spend on construction, renovation, appliances, and detail, and it would still be more than adequate. A six-burner Viking gas range, gas BBQ, heavy doors, fantastic wood everywhere, plenty of patio furniture, and a swim-able, boat-able pond (boat provided!), a jacuzzi, two living rooms, very comfortable beds and soft sheets.

I stayed here for several days with friends before my wedding at the nearby Fontainebleau (it made a great staging area). Had I known how nice this place was before I arrived, I would have arranged fewer things to do in Ithaca and more entertaining at the 'cottage' as it is very well equipped for just that. The kitchen is enormous and has everything you'd need to make some great meals. There is a generous supply of linens and a laundry room if you need more.

The price can't be beat, either. We stayed here during Ithaca's high season, and the per-person cost was well below what you'd pay for any of the (mostly mediocre) hotels in Ithaca. If you absolutely must stay on the lake or on the commons, then maybe this 'rural' cottage isn't for you, but I can't think of any other reason why I wouldn't rent here every time I came up to the area with a group of people.

Finally, I have to confess that I wasn't the best tenant - we didn't leave the house in great shape and while we didn't trash the premises, we created some headaches for the owners and any big rental company would've socked us for our entire deposit. Instead, the owners were very approachable and straightforward with us about what we did and didn't do, and very easily and fairly resolved the problem (of our making) with us. It's not often you encounter the golden rule these days, but even if the cottage wasn't as great as it is, I'd go back for that reason alone. I hope I'd be half as awesome as these folks were if I rented a house to total strangers.

We rented this house for a small reunion of college friends and it was perfect for the occasion. We couldn't have picked a nicer place for our get-together. The interior of the house is exactly what you see in these pictures, elegant and beautifully furnished. But the place is even nicer in person. There's a serenity in watching the orange sun rise over the field across a two lane country road. Or sitting beneath a full moon in the backyard, having a bonfire, and roasting marshmallows. We even took a swim in the little pond out back, perfect for a humid summer day. KC & Mitch were very helpful with directions and making sure the house was what we needed. And being only 15 minutes from Ithaca, and close to the wine trail, made it ideal. Highly recommended.