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Top-rated vacation rentals in Ithaca

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Superhost
Apartment in Ithaca
Eclectic Downtown Apartment - Walk to Everything!
Comfortable & spacious 1 bedroom apartment with en-suite bathroom in the East Hill Historic District, perfect for a couple or close family group. Includes private entrance & porch, walk everywhere... only 1 block from restaurants, cafés, shops, art cinema, & 4 blocks from Cornell. Five minute walk to Cascadilla Gorge, with waterfalls and trail. Ithaca College is a 5-minute drive. We enjoy hosting people from all over the world and all backgrounds & hope you feel at home during your stay.
$130 per night
Superhost
Apartment in Ithaca
Charming, Downtown and Conveniently Located
The Best of Both Worlds- Our charming, Fall Creek apartment is conveniently located just blocks from the Commons/Restaurant Row & around the corner from Cascadilla Gorge, a beautiful trail leading up to Cornell. Perfect for couples, families, solo adventurers & LGBTQ friendly. Convenient, off street parking, separate entrance with outdoor patio area- perfect for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Full eat-in kitchen and side porch with cafe table seating.
$99 per night
Superhost
Apartment in Ithaca
The Downtown Treehouse, Modern, Boho getaway for 2
Enjoy this stylish, centrally-located, and newly renovated perch in the heart of downtown Ithaca. Called "The Treehouse," our modern, bohemian-inspired decor mixes vintage treasures with modern, luxe amenities. A perfect spot for couples, explore the city from this super walkable location. Sip coffee and plan your day from a private 2nd floor screened in porch. Relax, listen to records, stream Netflix and cozy up in organic, luxury linens at night.
$113 per night

Stay near Ithaca's top sights

Ithaca Commons156 locals recommend
Cornell University143 locals recommend
Ithaca Farmers Market266 locals recommend
Ithaca Falls Natural Area156 locals recommend
Wegmans143 locals recommend
Ithaca Falls122 locals recommend

Ithaca house rentals

Superhost
Home in Ithaca
Cozy & Scenic 2B/1B Artist Retreat on Cayuga Inlet
$101 per night
Superhost
Home in Ithaca
One Bedroom Private Unit .3 Miles from Commons
$89 per night
Superhost
Home in Ithaca
Hayt's Chapel
$118 per night
Superhost
Home in Ithaca
Newly Remodeled Fall Creek Gem - Upstairs
$104 per night
Superhost
Home in Ithaca
2 BR/2B Lake house Minutes from Town and Campus!
$175 per night
Superhost
Home in Lansing
Country cottage
$89 per night
Superhost
Home in Ithaca
Sparrow Creek Airbnb
$150 per night
Superhost
Home in Ithaca
Parkview Cottage
$89 per night
Superhost
Home in Ithaca
Cayuga Lake Retreat in Ithaca
$225 per night
Superhost
Home in Ithaca
The Greenhouse: Modern Rural Escape
$117 per night
Superhost
Home in Ithaca
The Revival Retreat- private oasis close to town!
$162 per night
Superhost
Home in Ithaca
Entire house with natural light
$164 per night

Your guide to Ithaca

All About Ithaca

Located on the tip of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, Ithaca is a bustling college town. Its streets are lined with unique shops and busy eateries, and you’ll see students rushing by the colorful brick buildings of the Ithaca Commons to get to their next class. Ithaca has a number of notable museums, including the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, which was designed by a world-renowned architect, and the interactive Sciencenter, which engages visitors of all ages.

The surrounding area is famous for its beautiful lakes and the towering Taughannock Falls — which can be accessed by a relatively short hike through the state park — and its wine region, home to more than 400 wineries. For a bird’s-eye view of the area’s gorgeous scenery, you can head to the Cayuga Nature Center, which features a six-story treehouse that offers sweeping views of the Finger Lakes region.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Ithaca

Thanks to the vibrant student life and outdoor attractions, Ithaca is a great place to visit all year round — so long as you pack for the seasons. The town is bustling during the fall, as students come back to school after summer break. The Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival, held in late September or early October, features a range of musical events and apple-themed treats like cider and apple doughnuts against a backdrop of beautiful fall foliage. Just note when securing your vacation rental in Ithaca that autumn is a very popular time to visit the Finger Lakes area, especially on the weekends.

During the winter, the city quiets down as the temperature drops —bringing with it rain, sleet, snow, and gray skies — and students head home for the holidays. The snow can last through April, and chilly temperatures often linger through May. In the spring, the flowers begin to bloom as the weather slowly warms up. Summer brings hot, sunny days that are perfect for visiting the nearby natural attractions or taking a swim in the lake.


Top things to do in Ithaca

Ithaca Commons

This four-block, pedestrian-only section of town is Ithaca’s cultural hub. The streets are overflowing with trendy boutiques and a seemingly endless array of eateries. The alleyways are full of street art where buskers often perform, and the area is full of students hanging out with friends all hours of the day.

Taughannock Falls State Park

These magnificent falls, plunging 215 feet over a rocky cliff into the gorge below, have one of the biggest drops east of the Rocky Mountains. The nearby park offers miles of hiking trails, including the three-quarter-mile Gorge Trail, which starts at the base of the falls and offers easy access to the beautiful Cayuga Lake.

Cayuga Lake

As the longest of the Finger Lakes, Cayuga offers the perfect spot for kayaking, swimming, or paddleboarding, followed by a meal at one of the many lakefront restaurants. Anglers flock here to catch trout, bass, and crappie. Take an eco boat tour or a sunset boat tour to make the most of your visit to the lake.

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