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Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing!

Beachfront vacation home near Cayuga Lake

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A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a dock.
A cabin with a wooden interior, a bunk bed, a view of a lake, and a dock with a boat.
A cozy cabin room with a wooden interior, a sofa, and a bed.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view through the window.
A room with a wooden floor, a table with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and a view of the beach through a glass door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms2 bathrooms260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Trumansburg, NY
  • Place, Americana Vineyards
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Taughannock Falls State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lucas Vineyards
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Trumansburg

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cayuga Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Americana Vineyards with a stay here. Also, Taughannock Falls State Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Trumansburg Fairgrounds is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Americana Vineyards - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taughannock Falls State Park - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Trumansburg Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lucas Vineyards - 8 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cayuga Nature Center - 10 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Falls Restaurant & Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Giovanni's Gourmet Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trimmers Ice Cream - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O'Malley's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ice Cream Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing!

The Lake House Complex includes the 2,200 square foot Lake House, the Lake Cottage and Bunk House . Situated next to each other on our beach (400 feet of frontage!), they're a great way for large groups to spread out and enjoy a beautiful site on scenic Cayuga Lake.

Relax with friends or family on the deck after a day on Cayuga Lake! Perfect for entertaining large groups! Enjoy a fire on the beach or swim from the adjacent beach.

Lake House: 2-floor, 2,200 sq. ft. house boasts 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Open-plan configuration with dining room, living room, and full kitchen on main (top) floor, along with a full bathroom and two bedrooms. (1 with a queen bed and 1 with king bed and a day bed w/pull out twin, sleeping 4.)

Lower floor has 3 bedrooms (king, queen and bunk beds), a full bathroom, and another area to relax. (One sofa has a full-size pull-out.)

Lake Cottage: 1 bedroom with spectacular lake views and a memory foam king bed. Full kitchen and bathroom, as well as a living room with air conditioning/heating, television, propane BBQ, outdoor furniture and fire pit.

Bunk House: Includes 2 sets of bunk beds, air conditioning, and heating. (No separate bathroom in unit.)

The lake house is accessed down a flight of ~50 steps. Guests with limited mobility or who wish to drop off people and/or gear, can use our boat ramp that is adjacent to the Lake House Complex. Guests can be dropped on the beach and it is about 8 steps to the upper level of the Lake House. (The Lake Cottage is on one floor, 1 step above the beach.)

Spring, Summer and Fall guests: Lake house complex rental includes 1 electric boat hoist and a private dock. Additional docks with manual or electric hoists may be available for an additional fee. Please contact us to make sure we can accommodate your boat. Boats will need to be launched from Taughannock Falls State Park (3 miles south) or Dean's Cove (15 minutes north). Local boat rental companies are also familiar with delivering boats to our property.

Note: Fireplaces inside the units are not available for use. Electric heat provided.

Our property includes another house (Overlook Lodge) that sleeps 10, as well as 8 cabins and 2 yurts that each sleep between 4 and 6. This is the largest lakeside vacation rental property in the Ithaca area that can sleep over guests.

The Spotted Sandpiper is located in the woods with frontage on Cayuga Lake and bugs love the woods and water! They're savvy at finding their ways indoors. If the bugs are ever "bugging" you, we're always happy to help.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside, but not inside.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We have a $50 fee per pet per visit.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

These can be held with permission and guest limit.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside, but not inside.

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: These can be held with permission and guest limit.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: These can be held with permission and guest limit. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Great Cayuga Lake House for Families Reunions or Just Relaxing!

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing! to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.6 mi (32-min drive) away from the Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing! to downtown Trumansburg?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Trumansburg.

Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location right along the lake. You cant beat the views! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay on Cayuga Lake

Great location on Cayuga lake - quiet and peaceful but also very convenient to Ithaca and local wineries. The lake house complex held 11 of us comfortably and is a great set up for families/groups
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for large families

Our family had so much fun. There was a ton of kayaks, canoes, etc for everyone to use. The fishing there was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our visit was perfect for our family gathering! The greatest asset was the nice beach with a gradual walk into the water. It was nice for small children (wearing the life vests WE brought with us) to play beach side. There were plenty of kayaks and floats for all of us to utilize.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

maureen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

House worked well for our group of 12 adults an 5 kids. Owners were very attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake house

Wonderful place! Big, clean, kitchen well supplied. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tara G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
They were easy to communicate with and check in was a breeze!!Great spot for family reunion and lovely right at the lake!! We enjoyed using the kayaks and canoe on the lake. This place is set up for a group of 18 people nicely. Cleaning is not a virtue at this place. That was our main downfall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wynnette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Vacation

My three adult kids, 4 grandkids and friends and myself spent 10 nights and 9 days at this lakefront property. Fishing, jet skiing, splashing in the water, swimming in the lake, inside and outside games, reading on the dock or porch and campfires kept us entertained and thoroughly enjoying a very meaningful vacation!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

The property hosted 19 of us very comfortably. It had all the accommodations you could ask for. Host Jordan and his father, Michael, are the nicest people to work with. Unique property - highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ktoverton O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

My family (16 adults and teens) stayed for 3 nights at Sandpiper lakehouse. We rented the house, cottage nextdoor and bunk house. There were so many various sleeping spaces that everyone had their own. We really loved the private beach/dock area with kayaks and paddle boards. They just added a water mat to the dock when we arrived which made the kids even happier. The main draw for this rental was the lake access and space for 5 families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kate and Jordan were very helpful during our stay. Great place next to the water.

Jordan and Kate offer a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Everything we needed was included in the Lakehouse. The boat lift was a plus. They offered kayaks, firewood and a gazebo centrally located with paper towels, toilet tissue, trash bags drinks, that you could yet as needed. The welcome basket was a wonderful added touch. They gave their immediate attention to any problems we had and answered all of our questions. We had a wonderful time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marina S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location that beats everything else

Two bedrooms out of five are not livable: no windows, no air at all, very small space. Other three bedrooms are okay. Great deck overlooking the lake. Pier is nice but doesn’t have ladder to get into the water which could be the nice feature to have.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic spot on a swimmable and boatable lake!

The property was well appointed for our group of 19 adults, with an infant (there was a high chair!) There were enough kayaks and paddleboards with life jackets too, for our whole group to boat at once if they wanted! There was AC in all units - it was a very hot week, but we were comfortable. Kitchen was equipped for us to cook for 19 every night. Lots of hiking and waterfalls and other activities near by - grocery store just 10 minutes away. The owners were extremely responsive to our texts about what we needed and help came immediately (a wonderful guy! Sam is a gem.) Everyone was sad to go.
The grills, beach, and dock
Sun Views from the balcony off the main room in the Lake House
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a college reunion

We were 13 Cornell alumnae visiting for our 40th reunion. The house is rustic but clean, lots of indoor and outdoor living spaces, comfortable beds, and a well-appointed kitchen. The owners were very responsive to a couple of issues we had. Being right on the lake was fantastic. Too cold for swimming, but kayaking was great. There are lots of stairs leading down to the lake house, but there is a boat ramp for an all-wheel drive car that is helpful for unpacking and packing your belongings. 25 minute drive to Cornell. Overall, a great place to spend a long weekend with friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot and house

For context, we had a group of 12 stay in the area for a 40th birthday with a trip to Watkins Glen for the NASCAR race. The property is exactly as described. The house was well situated on the lake with two floors and three bedrooms on each floor. The living area was big on both floors and included all the amenities one needed in the kitchen. The cabin was great for one family to have to themselves as it had its own bathroom and kitchen and living room. The grills worked great and allowed us to cook some meals lakeside. The fire pit and chairs were nice to use each night after the sun went down. I didn’t realize they had folding tables and cornhole or I would have saved room in the truck and not brought mine! Check in was easy, with the owners communicating what to do ahead of time as well as leaving clear instructions for what to do if there was an issue and for checking out. I’d absolute recommend staying here for a big group. There was plenty of room for more than the 12 of us (we only used one bed in the four bed bunkhouse and I assigned queen and full beds to some of the single females). Importantly…the stairs leading down to the property are extremely sturdy. You may look at them at first and be worried but they were very well constructed. The walkway as a whole was well lit and made going back and forth between the parking spot and the house while unloading upon arrival very easy. Plenty to do within 30-35 minutes!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The team was absolutely amazing. We had a couple things happen on the premise but despite that they were very accommodating. I wanted to give a shout out to the maintenance man Sam who helped out with an issue that happened the morning of Memorial Day! He was absolutely amazing and the hosts for the spotted sandpiper were able to turn the situation around by helping us clean up and gave us a late check out to help us pack our things and relax at the same time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant spot, a little dingy

Maybe what to expect with a lake house, but we felt there were some really easy opportunities to freshen things up and make the place seem cleaner, brighter, airier. But, at the same time it fit our needs and the properties were enjoyable for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Host were amazing

the host went above and beyond. They were quick to respond to any questions and were even thoughtful enough to bring my family a truck of wood for fires. Yes a truck of wood. Not a bundle. Entire family had a amazing time. Not only do they have kayaks at the house but a short trip down the beech there was plenty of other equipment to borrow as well. Cant say enough nice things about the host and the house. The cleaning staff was amazing as well!! We will be returning next summer. Kudos to host and staff...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and propety

This property is a paradise retreat. The owners were extremely attentive to our needs and supplied wood and water endlessly to keep us happy. Highly recommended fir a family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simone H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Thanksgiving

Really enjoyed the rental could use some minor upgrades , but overall enjoyed our experience. The rooms look smaller in person than online but the hosts were every attentive and quick to respond .Would recommend this to families gathering for the holidays or any festivities!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Janice Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not Exactly What We Expected

Great location with nice views of lake. Concerns: could use some updating and deep cleaning. Multiple concerns were addressed promptly by owner. Good house for very casual group.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The 3 houses worked out perfectly. Right on the water. Huge dock. Fire pit. Owner was readily available for any questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house is okay-not fancy and could be updated a bit. We had all ages and a big extended family gather here and we had a great time. We rented a pontoon and a speed boat and spent lots of time on the lake. Kate was easy to communicate with and answered all our questions. Lake Cayuga is a great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The house is a little older and could use some updating but it is very private and in a great location right on the water. The hosts were very accommodating and the house is well stocked with supplies, yard games, boats, firewood, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joey b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation for large groups

Trying to get away from NYC and find lakefront property in august planning a month out was quite challenging... this was a very lucky find for our group. There is a very nice view and setup around the lake, the house has all of the basic essentials (grills, kayaks, etc...) to have a great weekend. A couple notes for guests though that weren't 100% clear from the description: -There are three units as part of the property. The main house (5 bedrooms, of which 3 standalone have a king or queen), a bunk house (4 beds), and the honeymoon suite (1 king bed with kitchen). The the house and suite were of pretty good quality, would reserve the bunkhouse for kids or just come with the warning that those sleeping in the bunk house are getting pretty barebones accommodations. -The AC units throughout the units could have been stronger/newer -Having the beach is great, but I would bring watershoes. Many of us ended up with small scratches on our feet due to the stones. -Having a boat come along with the place would have been stellar, all of the rentals in Ithaca were sold out so we had to get our boat from Frontenac harbor (2 hour boat ride there and back to pick up, 50 min drive from house). Past that, great weekend for large parties trying to have a good time. Would go back again with a large group. Ours was a for a guys weekend worked out great. Communication with hosts very straight forward and willing to answer questions and work with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020