Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing!

7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 23260 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Trumansburg, NY

Taughannock Falls State Park5 min drive
Ithaca College24 min drive
Cornell University26 min drive
Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bunk House

2 Single Bunk Beds

Lake Cottage

1 King Bed

Lake House bunk room

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Lake House downstairs king

1 King Bed

Lake House downstairs queen

1 Queen Bed

Lake House upstairs king bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Lake House - Upstairs queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lake Cottage Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Lake House Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Lake House Complex includes the 2,200 square foot Lake House, the Lake Cottage (brand new May 2019) and Bunk House (brand new May 2019). Situated next to each other on our beach (400 feet of frontage!), they're a great way for large groups to spread out and enjoy a beautiful site on scenic Cayuga Lake.

***May through Labor Day and Columbus Day weekend, we rent the Lake House, Bunk House and Lake Cottage as a single unit because of their close proximity. In the off-season (excluding Columbus Day weekend), they can be rented separately. Please message us for the listings for the units individually.***

Relax with friends or family on the deck after a day on Cayuga Lake! Perfect for entertaining large groups! Enjoy a fire on the beach or swim from the adjacent beach.

Lake House: 2-floor, 2,200 sq. ft. house boasts 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Renovations over winter 2019 included a brand-new kitchen (including wine fridge!), new flooring, fresh paint, and hotel-quality bedding and towels!

Open-plan configuration with dining room, living room, and full kitchen on main (top) floor, along with a full bathroom and two bedrooms. (1 with a queen bed and 1 with king bed and a day bed w/pull out twin, sleeping 4.)

Lower floor has 3 bedrooms (king, queen and bunk beds), a full bathroom, and another area to relax. (One sofa has a full-size pull-out.)

Lake Cottage: 1 bedroom with spectacular lake views and a memory foam king bed. Full kitchen and bathroom, as well as a living room with air conditioning/heating, television, propane BBQ, outdoor furniture and fire pit. Gut renovation in spring 2019!

Bunk House: Includes 2 sets of bunk beds, air conditioning, and heating. (No separate bathroom in unit.)

The lake house is accessed down a flight of ~50 steps. Guests with limited mobility or who wish to drop off people and/or gear, can use our boat ramp that is adjacent to the Lake House Complex. Guests can be dropped on the beach and it is about 8 steps to the upper level of the Lake House. (The Lake Cottage is on one floor, 1 step above the beach.)

Spring, Summer and Fall guests: Lake house complex rental includes 1 electric boat hoist and a private dock. Additional docks with manual or electric hoists available for motor/sail boats at $200/boat/week.

Note: Fireplaces inside the units are not available for use. Electric heat provided.

Our property includes another house (Overlook Lodge) that sleeps 10, as well as 8 cabins and 2 yurts that each sleep between 4 and 6. This is the largest lakeside vacation rental property in the Ithaca area that can sleep 85 guests in 12 independent units! Ask about our discounts for renting multiple sites!

The Spotted Sandpiper is located in the woods with frontage on Cayuga Lake and bugs love the woods and water! They're savvy at finding their ways indoors. If the bugs are ever "bugging" you, we're always happy to help.

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Jordan and Kate

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

These can be held with permission and guest limit.

Pets

Pets allowed

We have a $50 fee per pet per visit.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside, but not inside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: These can be held with permission and guest limit.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Trumansburg

Located in Trumansburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Americana Vineyards and Lucas Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Museum of the Earth and Puddledockers. Consider Dutch Harvest Farm for a night out or EcoVillage at Ithaca if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Trumansburg, NY

What's nearby

Taughannock Falls State Park - 5 min drive
Americana Vineyards - 5 min drive
Ithaca Commons - 22 min drive
Ithaca College - 24 min drive
Cornell University - 26 min drive

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

Falls Restaurant & Tavern - 8 min drive
Finger Lakes Cider House - 7 min drive
Treleaven Wines - 49 min drive
Garrett's Brewing Co. - 7 min drive
Trimmers Ice Cream - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Trumansburg holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cayuga Lake, Taughannock Falls State Park and Americana Vineyards. Hillendale Golf Course and Cayuga Nature Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

20 Sept 2023

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

Great spot and house

For context, we had a group of 12 stay in the area for a 40th birthday with a trip to Watkins Glen for the NASCAR race. The property is exactly as described. The house was well situated on the lake with two floors and three bedrooms on each floor. The living area was big on both floors and included all the amenities one needed in the kitchen. The cabin was great for one family to have to themselves as it had its own bathroom and kitchen and living room. The grills worked great and allowed us to cook some meals lakeside. The fire pit and chairs were nice to use each night after the sun went down. I didn’t realize they had folding tables and cornhole or I would have saved room in the truck and not brought mine! Check in was easy, with the owners communicating what to do ahead of time as well as leaving clear instructions for what to do if there was an issue and for checking out. I’d absolute recommend staying here for a big group. There was plenty of room for more than the 12 of us (we only used one bed in the four bed bunkhouse and I assigned queen and full beds to some of the single females). Importantly…the stairs leading down to the property are extremely sturdy. You may look at them at first and be worried but they were very well constructed. The walkway as a whole was well lit and made going back and forth between the parking spot and the house while unloading upon arrival very easy. Plenty to do within 30-35 minutes!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

13 Jun 2023

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

Great place for a college reunion

We were 13 Cornell alumnae visiting for our 40th reunion. The house is rustic but clean, lots of indoor and outdoor living spaces, comfortable beds, and a well-appointed kitchen. The owners were very responsive to a couple of issues we had. Being right on the lake was fantastic. Too cold for swimming, but kayaking was great. There are lots of stairs leading down to the lake house, but there is a boat ramp for an all-wheel drive car that is helpful for unpacking and packing your belongings. 25 minute drive to Cornell. Overall, a great place to spend a long weekend with friends!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn R.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant spot, a little dingy

Maybe what to expect with a lake house, but we felt there were some really easy opportunities to freshen things up and make the place seem cleaner, brighter, airier. But, at the same time it fit our needs and the properties were enjoyable for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

21 Jun 2022

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

Host were amazing

the host went above and beyond. They were quick to respond to any questions and were even thoughtful enough to bring my family a truck of wood for fires. Yes a truck of wood. Not a bundle. Entire family had a amazing time. Not only do they have kayaks at the house but a short trip down the beech there was plenty of other equipment to borrow as well. Cant say enough nice things about the host and the house. The cleaning staff was amazing as well!! We will be returning next summer. Kudos to host and staff...

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

carolyn M.

1 Jun 2022

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

Wonderful location and propety

This property is a paradise retreat. The owners were extremely attentive to our needs and supplied wood and water endlessly to keep us happy. Highly recommended fir a family gathering!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jordan and Kate

We've been in commercial real estate since 2000 and happily purchased this historic vacation rental property in 2018. We are committed to nurturing a positive environment for all of our guests, embrace eco-friendly management techniques, and love working with large groups to create lasting memories on Cayuga Lake. We're a family business and would love to welcome your family and friends to The Spotted Sandpiper!

Why they chose this property

We're located along the oldest wine trail in the United States and are within 5-30 minutes of 5 state parks, the Black Dimond Trail, dozens of wineries, Cornell University, and Ithaca College.

What makes this property unique

This is the largest private vacation rental property on Cayuga Lake and one of the largest in all of the Finger Lakes. We are great for family reunions because the property can sleep 85! With 400 feet of lake frontage and 4 acres, we are a beautiful home base for your trip to the Finger Lakes!