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"Came for 3 days to visit Cornell with my daughter and this home was perfect. Small, yet not lacking anything, rustic but lacking none of the modern tech. The backyard waterful, fire pit and views are worth the stay alone. Would definitely stay again."

"The (3-6 person) yurt experience is truly wonderful. The yurt itself has an herb garden and 2 koi ponds onsite. Michelle is a gracious and kind hostess who ensured we were well taken care of. The yurt itself is very clean and comfortable and even comes with fresh local coffee! Based on the season, you may need insect (tick) repellent if you plan to traipse through the wildflower fields and woods nearby. We would love to stay here again and hope to do so in the near future."

"This cottage was exactly as described, easy to find, fantastic location!!! Easy communication with owners that live next door. They totally respected our privacy but were readily available for any info we needed. CAN NOT wait to book again!!!!"

"The octagon is a perfect place to stay to explore the entire Ithaca area. I hiked every day, went kayaking on Seneca Lake, and ate in downtown Ithaca every night. The place is so peaceful and relaxing. I enjoyed the clawfoot tub after my hikes too!"

"We cannot say enough about how adorable this place is. Probably the nicest grounds of any VRBO we’ve stayed at. Beautiful views, lots of places to explore and there were ducks and chickens! The cottage itself was well constructed, clean, and had everything we needed. We got the chance to meet Matt (and Wini), who were delightful. My only suggestion for renters is to be comfortable using the narrow spiral stairs. They were very safe but not everyone would be able to navigate them. If in the area,...