The Tower House Victorian Mansion
Ithaca, Saunders County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
The Tower House Victorian Mansion The Tower House is a beautiful old family home and grounds, a perfect base for exploring the Finger Lakes as well as a great space for entertaining and events. There is a gourmet kitchen with casual dining spaces as well as a formal dining room that seats 12. The main floor has a formal entry from the gardens as well as an informal entry from the yard to the mud...
The Tower House Victorian Mansion The Tower House is a beautiful old family home and grounds, a perfect base for exploring the Finger Lakes as well as a great space for entertaining and events. There is a gourmet kitchen with casual dining spaces as well as a formal dining room that seats 12. The main floor has a formal entry from the gardens as well as an informal entry from the yard to the mudroom and laundry. There are two covered porches perfect for morning coffee with the deer and birds or an evening cocktail watching fireflies. The large common rooms both upstairs and downstairs give you plenty of room to spread out or gather, all with stunning views day and night out of the floor to ceiling windows. The wood stove in one of the downstairs sitting rooms is super cozy on snowy nights and the downstairs queen bedroom with a nearby half bath is nice for guests who prefer no stairs.The upper floor opens onto another spacious sitting room, along with 3 large bedrooms. Two of the rooms have king beds, one has a queen and there are two full baths (one with a jetted soaking tub large enough for two). The upstairs sitting room has a tv and a board game space, as well as extra sleeping space if needed. There is a full sized day bed in a charming nook at the base of the tower that converts to another king sized bed when needed and has a privacy curtain separating it from the rest of the upstairs that tucks away when not needed. The grounds include ample parking, a stone patio off one of the porches, an outside eating area with bbq, two firepits with plenty of wood along with spacious yards and gardens to explore. There are views across the lake to Cornell and Ithaca College. The waterfront recreation path and Cass Park with the Children's Garden and sports center are a 15 min walk, as are many downtown Ithaca destinations. The house is located on the Cayuga Lake Wine trail and a short drive to Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg and countless other waterfalls, hikes and amazing local restaurants. We have an Empire Pass at the house for guests use which covers parking and entry to the local state parks, which we hope encourages everyone to get out and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Finger Lakes!We are open to stays greater than 30 days and have special pricing to reflect that, please contact owners for more information. The entire main house and grounds are yours for your stay. The basement is a separate apartment with a lovely long term renter and her cat Jello. She has her own entrance and parking and is quite used to having guests upstairs.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Printer
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Music library
- Game room
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Location type
- City centre
- Town
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Ice skating
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Game room
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Extra beds/cots
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
- Outdoor space
- Lake view
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 2:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 23
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- No street shoes in house please, exceptions for events of course (you don't need to have a barefoot wedding) Bring slippers for indoors if you like! : No street shoes in house please, exceptions for events of course (you don't need to have a barefoot wedding) Bring slippers for indoors if you like!
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 17
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Ithaca
Located in Ithaca, this holiday home is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Puddledockers and Museum of the Earth. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Ithaca Commons 4 min drive
- Ithaca Farmers Market 4 min drive
- Ithaca College 6 min drive
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 6 min drive
- Cornell University 8 min drive
Getting around
- Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) 14 min drive
Restaurants
- Purity Ice Cream Co. 3 min drive
- Ithaca Bakery 2 min drive
- Liquid State Brewing Company 2 min drive
- Northstar House 5 min drive
- The BoatYard Grill 3 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Tower House Victorian Mansion pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Tower House Victorian Mansion?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Tower House Victorian Mansion?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Tower House Victorian Mansion located?
This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Puddledockers and Kitchen Theater. Cayuga Lake is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.