Picturesque, Rural Ithaca; just 7min from downtown

Idyllic farm setting with pasture and distant lake views. This second story carriage house w/wrap-around porch and fire pit is the perfect place to relax & unwind. Away from the hustle & bustle of the city, yet close enough to everything that Ithaca and the surrounding community has to offer. Beautifully updated, Sleeps 6, full kitchen, dining for 6 + bar seating, living room w/ fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Includes: Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, 2 Window A/C, Smart TV, Free Wifi, Free Parking The home is all yours! Enjoy the wrap around deck for beautiful field and valley scenery - with distant views of Cornell and Cayuga Lake. Grill out and relax on the patio table and chairs or toast marshmallows at the fire pit. Lay out on the sun chairs on a bright day, watch a spectacular sunset across the pasture, and wonder at the bright stars - you can even see the Milky Way! - in our amazingly dark night skies. Here in the winter? Gather around a fire in the cozy living room - wood provided - with a family game, puzzle, or book from our collection! The home was designed by an environmentally conscious, efficiency expert. The gas heat and fully-spray foamed insulation makes for warm, draft-free winters. In the summer, country breezes and a little elevation make for pleasant days and cool nights. Plus, the main room & guest room have an air conditioning unit, and every bedroom has a fan. There are two portable HEPA air purifiers available for use. 100% of the home’s electric is offset by a 10.725kW solar roof array. Kitchen has a toaster, microwave, drip coffee maker, Keurig, French press, coffee grinder, blender, Instapot, pantry & fridge essentials, place setting for 6 + wine glasses, and plenty of pots & pans for cooking & baking. High chair, pack n play, and outlet covers available for guests with babies. Arriving in an electric vehicle? Please ask about available complimentary destination charging in the garage below via 14-30 plug (30amp circuit), powerful enough to charge a Model 3 at 22mi/hr; don't forget to bring your adapters. Our home is located in a rural, peaceful, quiet, family neighborhood. The space can accommodate six people maximum with parking for three cars. Note: Parties or other large gatherings are not allowed. We have a strict no-pet policy for the comfort of all guests. No smoking or vaping inside the house. The whole house is available excepting: - There is no garage access aside from access to EV charging. - The master closet is a locked supply and linens closet. We are happy to answer any questions you have via the Airbnb app! We’re located in a rural, quiet family neighborhood, just 5 minutes from Brookton’s Market (a cute country store with wine, beer, sandwiches, & any groceries or sundries you might need), 8 minutes from Buttermilk Falls State Park, 10 minutes from downtown Ithaca Commons for shopping & dining, 17 minutes from Treman State Park - with miles of trails, camping, and waterfall swimming, 26 minutes from Taughannock Falls State Park, and 18 minutes from the renowned Ithaca Farmers Market on the shore of Cayuga Lake - featuring local farmers, chefs, and artisans! And just minutes from a plethora of local wineries and cideries. There are cows grazing across the road during the day, coyote songs in the evening, and amazing star gazing at night - you can see the Milky Way! On sunny days, you might even spot a hot air balloon sailing across the valley. This home is conveniently located: Amazing hiking trails, stunning waterfalls, wineries & cider houses within a few minutes drive, 10 minutes to Cornell, 5 minutes to Ithaca College, 20 minutes to Ithaca Airport, just over 1 hour to Syracuse Airport. Don’t want to go anywhere? No problem! Enjoy the stunning beauty of the sunset across the pasture, grazing deer in the valley, or fabulous Finger Lakes leaf-peeping... right from the deck! Included on the deck are 4 reclining chairs, an outdoor dining table w/umbrella and seating for 4, and a grill. There are 6 Adirondack chairs around the firepit.