Beachfront holiday rental in Tompkins County

The location is great—right by the lake with stunning views. The apartment was clean, cozy, and well-equipped with everything we needed. The host was responsive and made sure our stay was comfortable. Highly recommend this spot for a peaceful getaway

We have been staying at Back-Acres for 6 yrs now. We love it so much we bring our closest friends and family. It’s such a gem

This lakefront cottage was in a beautiful location and directly on the water, so you could go to sleep and wake up to the peaceful sounds of the lake. Every bit of space was used efficiently, resulting in the place feeling roomier than you may think at first glance. It was even pet-friendly with our dog finding a nice spot right by the door where he could watch all the happenings on the lake no matter what the weather! Thanks for a great weekend stay!

Excellent stay! Really nice having water access and a yard for our dog to run around in! Place was well kept and the paddle boards and grill were in great shape.

We had a great stay! The location is beautiful and the house was just as described. It was great having enough room to all stay in one place to celebrate my daughter graduating from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine. And, our dog was also allowed to come!

My experience was excellent from the reservation to checkout. It’s a beautiful location and the home was perfect. It was better than I could’ve imagined. The description and pictures don’t do the property or cabin/cottage justice. It was very clean and we felt right at home. I needed a peaceful weekend away and it did not disappoint! Suzanne was very responsive and helpful. Great place! We’ve already talked about going back for a longer stay.

This cottage is so adorable! Me and my family had an amazing stay. We loved having access to the water and a dock. It’s so close to local breweries and wineries. The view is also so beautiful off the back deck. We would love to stay here again!

The location was perfect! It was private, quaint, and several amenities offered. Unfortunately, it rained while we were there most of our trip, but it didn’t keep us down. We hiked at Watkins Glen, went to several wineries/breweries, got a massage in town, ate at Graft (the duck was amazing!), had Solera, Scalehouse, went to the distillery, Corning Glass museum, antique shops. And when it was cloudy we kayaked and peddle boated. We also visited Painted Stables and I have to say that was our favorite, minus the time well spent in the lake house. What a beautiful location. We will be back!

Scottland Yard Farm is amazing. We had the most comfortable sleep we have ever had "glamping". The tent was roomy, the bed was comfortable, and it was super helpful to have a heated blanket, fan, and a fridge in our space. The communal areas are great too! I was very pleasantly surprised by how nice the bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry spaces were. The animals were adorable and overall I would highly recommend staying here!

Can’t say enough positive things about sunset beach. The home was very clean and super spacious. We had 9 adults and there was plenty of space for all of us and it never felt crowded. The home and grounds are clean and well maintained. The views are fantastic. Unfortunately, our weather wasn’t great, so we couldn’t take advantage of the pool or lake. We still had a wonderful time. Jill, our host, was great. Very friendly and responsive. I would highly recommend this property.

We were blown away by our beautiful stay over the weekend. My 2 close friends and I spent the weekend to celebrate a bachelorette party. The pictures do not do this spot justice- it is majestic! We especially enjoyed spending time by the koi pond, the quiet and peaceful atmosphere, the animals and the adorable shops on the property. I would highly recommend for a getaway very close to Ithaca, NY.

Alison’s home was even more lovely than the photos! My family of four (all adults) spent the weekend and it was absolutely perfect. The property was so beautiful and private. The swimming pond, gardens, walking trails, patios and sauna gave us plenty of opportunity for both exploring and relaxing. The house is so comfortable and had everything we needed. Alison, Mike and their dog, Ghost were the perfect hosts! We did not want to leave and are already looking forward to returning ! This has been our favorite Airbnb yet!

It was a beautiful, comfortable lake house! We stayed with family for a Cornell Graduation and the location couldn’t have been better. Kayaking on the lake was fun and the kids enjoyed the hammock in the back of the house.

Martha's place is lovely. Adorable cottage in a great location. It's a short drive to town for restaurants. stores and parks. The lake is so beautiful and peaceful, a quiet little spot with a beautiful view. It was exactly what we needed, and a great view to relax by. The kitchen was nicely equipped also for preparing a few meals. Thank you for sharing your cottage.

The location was beautiful and central to our plans of hiking and wine tasting. We loved the deck on the lake and spent much of our time down there. It was very peaceful. The house has everything we needed for our couples’ weekend away. We took advantage of the coffee shop at the top of the road several times.

Great spot right on the water overlooking Cayuga lake. we enjoyed beautiful sunrises and moonrises from the porch. It's also only 5-10m from downtown Ithaca, and 5m from taughannock falls, 15m from Cornell. Seneca lake wineries /breweries only 25m away. Property extremely well appointed: not cluttered, but still enough kitchenware, bedding, games, etc. The elevator via the driveway is great (and a fun quirk!) but I might recommend using the lower lot (via Ithaca yacht club) for bigger unloading/loading. we also enjoyed evening walks to the IYC kids park and nearby waterfalls. Glenwood pines also only a 5m walk (or 1m ride) for a quick bite. overall highly recommend! Cayuga nature center/treehouse was also close and fun for kiddos.

Superb location, privacy; the house was meticulously clean. Communication with the host was instantaneous, check in was flawless. The house is on a beautiful lake, secluded area, semi-private driveway leading to the house - doubles as a beautiful walking path by the lake; 30 min driving distance from Ithaca/Cornell/restaurants. Friendly community (no unleashed dogs, no loud music, etc) Completely stocked kitchen (including selection of coffee and teas), books, video games, painting supplies- rain or shine everyone was entertained. The orientation of the house is great - beautiful sunsets, the lake is viewed from all rooms. Real gem!

The red cottage was cozy and beautiful, with a stunning lake view—truly more than we could have hoped for. Thank you, Jenny, for being such a wonderful host!

Great location. Spacious cabin 7. Check in & check out couldn’t be easier. Very responsive and friendly hosts. We would definitely stay again

My friends and I had a blast at the Lakehouse! It was so special to sleep with the lake breeze and wake up to the sounds of the gentle waves. What a gem! We did end up bringing our own jugs of water as the tap water had a bit of a strange taste but other than that everything was just perfect. Highly recommend!