Family-friendly holiday rentals in Tompkins County

While the access road is not for the faint of heart and more closets/clothing storage is needed, the cabin was very clean, well-stocked and organized. There were plenty of movies to choose from and a big firepit to enjoy. The property manager, Mike, was very responsive, knowledgeable and helpful. All in all, the cabin is a lovely place to spend a few days relaxing and enjoying the incredible view.

My family and I decided on a spontaneous trip to upstate New York from North Carolina, and I’m thrilled I chose Drift Away as our accommodation in the Finger Lakes. This home is right on Seneca Lake, offering breathtaking views. The master bedroom is my favorite, with its incredible scenery and the delightful experience of stargazing at night. My kids had a blast with the spiral staircase and the Pac-Man game system upstairs. We also enjoyed the hot tub during our late November stay. The nighttime atmosphere at Drift Away is wonderfully peaceful, especially in the master bedroom where the sound of the waves lulls you to sleep. Accessing the front door involves a steep staircase, as parking is above the house, and we found it easy to back down the road when leaving. If you’re new to the area, I recommend arriving during daylight. Overall, our family absolutely loved this house!

Thanks so much, Merry for letting us stay at this place. The house is amazing, it's clean and peaceful and has everything you would need to make the stay wonderful. We had our 10 month old baby with us, and Merry made sure there's a high chair and a pack n play for the baby. The house could use a refill on some coffee and some bath essentials, but overall I would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for an accessible and beautiful place to stay near the finger lakes! Would definitely stay here again if I am visiting finger lakes, thanks again for hosting us!

David's house is a classic farmhouse with the comforts you need for a pleasant stay near the town of Ithaca as well and beautiful surrounding natural landscape. David is responsive and helpful, and the place is very comfortable for a family in different configurations. There is even a hot tub!

We truly enjoyed our stay, we would love to come again! The jacuzzi was right next to the cabin which made an easy and quick walk to the warm tub in the cold weather. There was lots of green grass for my dog to explore and the cabin was so cozy and warm. The heat was already running when we arrived which was wonderful and we felt right at home. The property is huge so we were able to get my dog some great exercise. The breakfast was eggs, hash browns and a wonderful loaf of banana bread. The hosts were responsive and attentive. Great experience!

The location was perfect to attend a wedding at Fountainbleu Inn (just a short walk to venue). Also, the location next to lake was wonderful. We had plenty of bedrooms with linens/towels and extras like trash bags, paper towels, toiletries, dish soap etc was very nice. The kitchen had what we needed to cook for 10+ people, except crock pot and griddle (which we brought from home). We enjoyed the hot tub and used the propane grill on the large deck. The owner stays close by and was in communication often.

We had a great stay at Dan's. The home was as described, very clean, and had a beautiful view of the lake, best enjoyed from the hot tub. It was a great location and Dan was very communicative and helpful.

Beautiful home and location. Laura was excellent to deal with and always responsive. First Airbnb I have ever stayed at and it was easy. Great location for shopping, dining and wineries.

Had a wonderful stay; the surrounding area is very peaceful, the location is very walkable, and the place itself is very nicely decorated and cozy!

The apartment and the location are great. We were able to walk to CTB and to the farmers market. This will be our to-go place when visiting Ithaca.

Maddy’s place was wonderful! I appreciated the balance of privacy and proximity to downtown and hiking trails. The dogs loved the free space to roam safely away from the road! Inside was so comfortable and homey and well curated. Maddy is super responsive and sweet! Overall I felt right at home and the views were serene-can’t wait to visit again.

Earthen house was super cozy and private but only a ten minute drive into Ithaca. Great place to get snowed in for a few days , but would be beautiful in any weather.

This is a renovated ground-floor apartment in one of the many older homes found all throughout Ithaca. The space is nice. Very clean. I really appreciate that there are tons of surfaces put your stuff throughout the apartment, including the bathroom. We were there in the middle of January. The space is heated by a single giant radiator in the floor. It throws out enough heat for the main living areas of the apartment. The bathroom also has a portable space heater. I think I remember reading that the bedroom does too, but we didn't need it. Of all the AirBnb's we've stayed at in Ithaca (4 or 5), Katherine & Jia's is our favorite!

Sarah was a wonderful and communicative host! Parking and check-in was so easy which was wonderful because we arrived in a snow storm. We had everything we needed, even when my son thought he lost his toothbrush, it was no biggie because Sarah had some. The main bed was very comfortable and it was great to have a microwave and refrigerator even though there isn't an actual kitchen. We were very happy with our quick stay to tour the local colleges, the location was sooo convenient!

Our stay in Trumansburg was smooth from start to finish. Communication with Alex was excellent and the home was great for our group of 7 adults and 3 small children. The location is great for activities in both Trumansburg and Ithaca.

Me and my wife had our wedding at Jacques residence and it was absolutely beautiful! Jacques himself was extremely friendly, incredibly helpful, and very outgoing. The property and location were absolutely gorgeous with beautiful views, fields, and an absolute gorgeous flower garden. The residence was very clean and peaceful also very beautiful with incredible architecture.

Gratitude and Grace is an escape from the ordinary. Its a beautiful unique property in the country that was just about perfect for me and 7 bridesmaids for my low key Bachelorette. The grounds are lovely and well maintained, as it is normally a wedding venue. The inside of the mansion is eclectic and vintage. Ron is very nice and accommodating as well. Some things i may improve: Soap was watered down in all bathrooms Beds werent exactly comfortable, they seemed very old. Hot tub was just nice, It didnt get very hot though and the water was a bit cloudy The most comfortable bed is in the tiny rennovated garden shed. Although peaceful, we did have to request it be opened so we had the 8th bed as advertised. 2 girls had to bunk up together the 1st night, no big deal but would have been nice to know the 8th bed wasnt automatically available. The 7th bed is a fun loft with a ladder above a king sized bed. It was cute, but the bed was very uncomfortable so no one wanted it.

We loved this place!! There was so many amenities that we weren’t able to use because we weren’t in the house a ton as we were in a wedding, but boy did we miss out on them! We had a perfect stay and would absolutely stay again if we were ever in the area again. No complaints at all!

A great rustic getaway! It was great being between cayuga and seneca lakes - everything was a 20 min drive to see beautiful falls in every direction, great wineries/cideries (finger lakes cider house had amazing food to go with the cider), great restaurants (stonecat and elf in the oak) and Ithaca Farmer's Market (must see - so plan a Sat or Sun there). Sunsets were fabulous from the porch and over the fields and the hens were a joy to experience - so cute - and the gentle Q was so good with our cautious rescue pup. But the best part of the stay was Carey's hospitality - tending to every need and providing great suggestions of things to do/see tailored to our interests and giving us a true taste of the area - with local fresh eggs, fruit, wonderful baked bread, granola, cider, wine, cheese, baked goods and the best yogurt ever! We didn't even miss the tv (during football and world series even)!

One of our favorite AirBnb experiences! This place was perfect for our family to get together under one roof. Joan and Leo were very pleasant and easy to communicate with and were extremely flexible with our requests. The home was beautifully decorated and we were able to have great family dinners in the huge dining room! The amenities were many which made for a fun, relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Highly recommend this place and hope to come back to stay again!

Thank you, Brenda for sharing your wonderful home which made our trip even more special. With both our kids meeting up with us, the kitchen worked like a charm as they were very excited for a home cooked meal. Also, the description on the website matched very well, and it was clear how much the nightly rate would be beyond the two of us. We would certainly stay again.

We had a fantastic stay at Deborah's property! The location was perfect for exploring the Finger Lakes, and the house was cozy and accommodating for our group of six, plus our dog. It was also infant-friendly, which made our stay even more comfortable. The hot tub and games were definite highlights, adding to the fun as we traveled from Canada to connect with family. Deborah's communication was excellent throughout our stay. I highly recommend this property!

A great place in a great location! This was perfect for our three day getawa.! We enjoyed several state parks, Ithaca Farmer's Market, Ithaca Commons and, of course, Purity Ice Cream...all within a scenic 20 min drive. I had fun with the piano (Charmingly just slightly out of tune and janky. Good for Beatles jams, not so much the Beethoven.) The hot tub nice for our hike-tired legs. I want to come back in the summer to see how these lovely gardens bloom!

Beautiful house looking over Seneca lake was a perfect fit for our weekend. The house was clean and very spacious. It is in a great location to all the wineries and breweries. Highly recommend and would come back.