The moment I spied the inviting bronze fox door knocker on the orange door, I knew Michelle has created a unique space in which to unwind & be. I loved the beautiful wood countertop, the warm octagonal ceiling, the vintage clawtooth tub, the life affirming greenhouse window, Matisse's "Joy of Life" on the wall, the colorful birds on the curtains, & the natural light that abounds through windows and/or doors on 6 sides of the Octagon. Thank you Michelle for sharing your creation--it's truly a work of art!
BTW Should you decide to leave the Octagon & this tranquil property, there's plenty to do in nearby Ithaca.
Richard N.
2024 年 10 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Judith C.
2024 年 9 月 16 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Lovely Little Octagon
Great place, nice people, pretty area!
Judith C.
2024 年 9 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kyla T.
2024 年 8 月 12 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Relaxing get away close to fun
The octagon cottage was perfect for a long weekend. It is very private and the wildflower loop was beautiful. Butterflies were in full force and gorgeous. We took a trip to Buttermilk Falls, less than 15 minutes away, and spent time in Ithaca at the Commons,. Odyssey Bookstore, and Mama Said Hand Pies. The rest of the time was spent relaxing at the cottage. It was a great way to recharge.
Kyla T.
2024 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kerry K.
2024 年 8 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Escape to Natures Tranquillity
We loved this property so much! I loved the escape to nature and we felt like it was in the middle of nowhere, yet only 9 miles from Ithaca.
I loved the walk through the wildflower, picked fruit from the trees, visiting the chickens for fresh eggs and frogs and fish in the pond. It would have been an amazing place for stargazing if there wouldn’t of been cloud cover, but the sound of the crickets while I was sleep was perfect. The claw foot tub was also a bonus for me! Felt great after all our hikes! I would definitely visit again❣️so quiet and no tv did it for me!
Kerry K.
2024 年 8 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Ellen H.
2024 年 7 月 21 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Peace and solitude, quiet.
I was greeted by the property manager when I arrived but otherwise was alone here for four days, visiting friends in town. Ithaca is only about 10 minutes away from this property, but one has a pleasant feeling of isolation here because of the thoughtful siting of the little house at the back of the property. The interior is clean and well tended. The air conditioning and fans worked well. There is a private picnic area outdoors with a grill and fire pit, and fireflies decorate the meadow at dusk. Really nice.
Ellen H.
2024 年 7 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Celeste B.
2024 年 6 月 19 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Perfect launchpad for exploring!
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!
Celeste B.
2024 年 6 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Elizabeth C.、Illinois
2024 年 6 月 8 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Michelle is awesome!
Michelle is an awesome host! She went far above and beyond to make sure our family had a great stay. The property is beautifully decorated and in a peaceful neighborhood.
Elizabeth C.
2024 年 5 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kathleen C.
2024 年 4 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Bath retreat
Very clean, quiet and relaxing.
Kathleen C.
2024 年 4 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Brenda C.
2023 年 11 月 30 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
quiet getaway
Very unique octagon home. Nice dark sky for telescope viewing. Would love to come back in spring/summertime to see the gardens that are outside the sliding glass doors and walk the nature path to the waterfall. (It was pretty cold while we were there, and we were visiting family, so did not have time to enjoy the surrounding beauty. )
Bed was very comfortable, and we slept great!
Brenda C.
2023 年 11 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Sarah S.
2023 年 10 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Amazing
Best way to describe our stay was amazing! Michelle was wonderful to meet and full of knowledge! The property was so peaceful and calming. It was a short drive into Ithaca and truly the center of all the places we visited. I would highly recommend this property and Michelle!!
Sarah S.
2023 年 10 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Wendy L.
2023 年 10 月 1 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
A quiet, relaxing escape!
My husband and I came up for Cornell homecoming. This place is just about 10 minutes from the commons, and was way easier to get to than I expected. True, there is but a curtain and small wall separating the toilet from the rest of the octagon. But that’s all part of the adventure! The place was clean, lovely, warm, quiet, and well-tended. Nature greeted us. Roosters called for us to awaken. We had total privacy but knew Melissa was just down the driveway if we needed anything. Perfect alternative to a stuffy hotel. 10/10, we plan to return!
Wendy L.
2023 年 9 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Geoffrey
カップルで旅行
2023 年 9 月 26 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、設備とサービス、施設のコンディションと設備
Beautiful property and great building.
Geoffrey
2023 年 9 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Hunter
2023 年 8 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、施設のコンディションと設備
This is a beautiful quiet location next to a wildflower field and nature preserve with challenging hikes. It is a one-room octagonal building with privacy for the toilet. The description is accurate: a cozy, artistic retreat.
Hunter
2023 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Elaine L.
2023 年 8 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
The Magical Meadow
The property is beautiful and surrounded by a meadow of native plants and wildflowers. We normally stay in places without electricity or running water, so we were absolutely thrilled to walk into the octagon and discover actual air conditioning and a flush toilet! The octagon is adorably decorated but without any clutter and the windows, all look out into the meadow. We saw bunnies, heard the rooster crow, and ventured into the adjacent nature preserve to check out the waterfall. What a dreamy spot this is! Thank you so much for an amazing stay that far exceeded expectations.
Elaine L.
2023 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kelly H.
2023 年 8 月 9 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Climbing Vines
A perfect location just a few minutes from Buttermilk Falls and Robert Tremaine State Parks. Very relaxing and peaceful. Will definitely be back.
Kelly H.
2023 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Josy D.
2023 年 8 月 5 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Yurt Stay
Never stayed in a yurt before and decided to give it a try. Loved it, discovered that I enjoyed open tiny house living. Host Michelle was accommodating. The views were heavenly. Will definitely go back :)
Josy D.
2023 年 7 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Karola M.
2023 年 7 月 13 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Amazing getaway!
Fantastic nature, cute accommodation, easy to communicate with host! We’ll be back!
Karola M.
2023 年 7 月に 2 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Charles T.
2023 年 7 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
A nice rural retreat near town - perhaps a bit overpriced for what it is
All was exactly as advertised. The host was responsive but away during our stay. We found it easily after dark, walked right in and felt relaxed to be settled in a low-frill rural retreat within easy reach of Ithaca and state parks. There are no amenities in the immediate vicinity.
We had a flight cancellation that put us in town a day late. It would have been nice to receive some consideration for our lost night, since it took no more effort from the host, but they fell back on the excuse of vrbo policy. That left a less-pleasant taste than we would have wished for a sweet accommodation.
Charles T.
2023 年 6 月に 3 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Lucia W.
2023 年 7 月 7 日
Truly unique space
The Octagon was very cozy and the owner was easy to work with. It's a unique space and we had everything we needed for a great stay.
Lucia W.
2023 年 6 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Luke P.、Brooklyn, New York
2023 年 6 月 8 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Nice relaxing spot
Nice small cabin surrounded by nature, has gas grill, fire pit, picnic table. Had a good experience.
Luke P.
2023 年 6 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Rebecca O.
2023 年 6 月 1 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Beats staying downtown!
I had a training schedule on Cornell's campus the same day as the Grateful Dead concert so there weren't any rooms available at the hotels I typically stay at. The Octagon House was just a 15 minute drive from campus and was a little bit of paradise. As a single woman I was nervous when I first arrived because it is a very rural property and it was also raining so kind of creepy but when I woke up in the morning the sun was shining and it was glorious. I took 3 baths in the clawfoot tub. So relaxing. I'll definitely be staying here instead of the chain hotels in the future!
Rebecca O.
2023 年 5 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Julie S.
2023 年 5 月 26 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Just perfect!
Very zen, bedding is amazing, coffee is fabulous, fresh eggs, birds galore, fabulous host. Couldn't ask for more!
Julie S.
2023 年 5 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Sarah B.
2023 年 5 月 26 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Fabulous relaxing retreat
My husband, our young Golden Retriever mix doggie and I so enjoyed staying at the Octagon for 4 nights. We walked in the nearby woods, ate breakfast at the picnic table and enjoyed the simple but well-appointed house. Loved the bathtub and the excellent bed! Michelle was very friendly and we appreciated the use of WD40 for our bike! We spent time in Ithaca hiking, biking and going to the amazing farmer's market and restaurants. Hope to be back again!
Sarah B.
2023 年 5 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
William F L.
2022 年 10 月 16 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Small cottage in a beautiful woodland setting
Unique octagon house surrounded by wildflowers and woods ,near a land conservancy with waterfall. Just a few miles south of Ithaca. Everything most people would need is provided.
William F L.
2022 年 10 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Martha S.
2022 年 8 月 12 日
良かった点 : 清潔度
Cozy getaway in a great space.
The Octagon is cozy and clean. Tucked in nature but very close to wineries, breweries, hiking, etc. The host is very quick to respond and provided great suggestions and little touches like coffee. It was a great stay for us and our pup.