Step into this 1915 downtown Ithaca home and experience the serenity of a peaceful South Ithaca neighborhood. Relax on the porch or deck, surrounded by beautiful park-like gardens, take advantage of off-street parking in a detached garage and unwind in the jetted tub.
Reviews
6.06.0 out of 10
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6137 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Downtown Couples/Family Retreat - Updated 1915 Craftsman Style Home w. Garage.
1915 downtown Ithaca home on a double lot, detached enclosed Garage, full Woodshop, beautiful park-like garden on 2 parcels, porch/deck and central air/heat. Walk to the Commons or Wegman’s in this quiet and peaceful South Ithaca neighborhood. The house offers porch and deck entrances to the first floor - 1 BR/1BA (jetted tub) adjacent to the living/dining room/kitchen. The second floor features a loft/office/bedroom/yoga space, two master hall closets, the master bedroom and bathroom. Off street private parking in a detached 2 car garage with large back yard, gardens and deck. Quiet elevated open air deck on quiet Wood Street adds two extra quiet spaces. The tenant and their guests are encouraged to use the entire house during their stay - porch, backyard, deck, BBQ, gardens, loft, kitchen, hall closet space, parking spaces, etc..
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Music library
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: On the deck and porch.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Snow sports gear
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Sledding nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,480 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small pets only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Per State and Local COVID regulations
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On the deck and porch.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Per State and Local COVID regulations
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Ithaca is home to this holiday home. Ithaca Commons and Ithaca Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Butterfield Stadium or Newman Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. Visit our Ithaca travel guide
Is Downtown Couples/Family Retreat - Updated 1915 Craftsman Style Home w. Garage. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Downtown Couples/Family Retreat - Updated 1915 Craftsman Style Home w. Garage.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Downtown Couples/Family Retreat - Updated 1915 Craftsman Style Home w. Garage.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown Couples/Family Retreat - Updated 1915 Craftsman Style Home w. Garage.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Downtown Couples/Family Retreat - Updated 1915 Craftsman Style Home w. Garage. located?
Situated in Ithaca, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kitchen Theater and Ithaca College. Cornell University is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.
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Downtown Couples/Family Retreat - Updated 1915 Craftsman Style Home w. Garage. Reviews
Reviews
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I thought I was booking a quaint house with a lot of charm. Unfortunately, the pictures that are posted do not show you the amount of personal “stuff” the host has lying around. I think he lives there most of the time, which is fine, but he should remove his personal things and have it cleaned properly so the renters are able to use it without feeling like they are in someone’s house that is currently being occupied. The stench that permeated throughout the house (especially the kitchen) was unbearable. The fridge was dirty and had food in it. I pulled the disgusting wastebasket from under the kitchen sink because I figured we would use it often and didn’t want to keep opening and closing the cabinet door (which was not easy to open and shut), and there was what looked like major water damage under the sink. The downstairs toilet was so disgusting to sit on, it was obvious that it wasn’t cleaned in a timely manner after usage because the front of the seat was black. The bathtub had mold around the entire edge between the tub and wall and hair still in the tub. The upstairs bathroom toilet was just as disgusting with the same black grime on the front of the toilet seat. The shower pan was dark with grime and soap scum, and the tiles were full of mold. And there was hair as well. The sink had a pinkish/reddish ring and was full of tiny hair everywhere (including on the faucet and handles). It looked like someone shaved their beard and left it all over the place. So gross!!! All of the light switches had grime on them. I walked around and started to wipe them with a Clorox wipe and finally gave up because I left like I couldn’t stay here any longer.
We decided that we couldn’t stay there and ended up checking into a hotel. I contacted Kevin the next day and asked for half of my money and he said, “I’m sorry the house wasn’t up to your standards but it was cleaned by me as it was for all prior reservations. We are going to have to agree to disagree.” He is correct when he said that it wasn’t up to my standards. I did take pictures of everything I described here as proof. Do not stay at this house unless you have absolutely no standards!!!
Shana K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Linda L.
31 Aug 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Only go if you want to be mislead
Walked in at 4. The owner had mechanical equipment all over, everything was filthy( took pictures to prove ), garbages filled, beds not cleaned, dirt in sinks, showers, toilets, airconditioner broken, over 80 upstairs, neither tv worked, freezer not only filled with food, but filthy. Called owner, he came quickly but used the excuse he mixed up our check in date. However listing said 3 days in between for covid and high.y cleaned. He thought picking up and vacuuming was good. He was not happy I wanted clean sheets, refused to give an extra roll of toilet paper, no soap ,quickly wiped sink but literally no other cleaning.the next day we usedallthefans he left around and then wanted tv to work.everything was a discussion about his divorce and sad life. While I want to have empathy, we drove 2 cars to enjoy our yearly end of summer trip with our grandkids and paid a lot of $ to have the pleasure of all staying together to have a great time. Vrbo line was busy constantly and a t 1am I was so upset and couldn’t sleep. I got through to someone.Finally found another # to report this listing. I still feel we should get either & back( certainly for cleaning) or a future credit or our $ back. Don’t book. The owner is wifty, the place a dirty mess. Lucky for us the weather was great so except for sleeping we were never inside the house.
I’m thinking 2 hotel rooms would have cost less and been clean.
I’m looking into how to post on social media so no one else has my experience
Linda L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Mike F.
26 July 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Issues
Rental was advertised with central air conditioning - when we arrived temperature inside 80 degrees - 1 window unit running. 2 days later - owner was able to put in a portable unit to help with cooling.
Fridge had to be cleaned before using and freezer was entirely full of food. Strange odor in kitchen turned out to be rotted potatoes and onions which had to be removed and caused infestation of fruit flies for our week of vacation. Kitchen and dishes were dirty and had to be washed prior to using.