This property floats my boat!
Solitude. Quiet. Cozy cabin. Dark skies. Fossil hunting in the creek. Waterfall on the property. Fall foliage. This place had it all and then some! The cabin was clean, stayed warm even on the lowest setting from the propane heater, was stocked with everything (i.e. pots/pans, toaster, utensils, plenty of chairs, games, etc.) you would need, ton of windows providing views of the forest around you, multiple beds, and charming rustic decor. Outside you had dark skies (easily a 3 or 4 on the Bortle scale for any night time enthusiasts), plenty of forest, a creek running from the small waterfall at the top of the property down past cabin providing the ambient sounds of the babbling water and fossils galore (I found 3-4 large fossils of aquatic creatures and shells on the first few flips of rocks), a steep but nice walking trail behind, plenty of firewood for the fire pit, and forest all around you. Aaron the owner was friendly, informative and knowledgeable on things to do in the immediate area, replied right away to any questions I had, and couldn’t have been a better host. Minutes from Ithaca and multiple state parks it makes a great home base to go see the multitude of waterfalls (Taughannock, Lucifer, Cascadilla, etc.) in and around that area, miles of beautiful trails (Lick Brook Falls), and plenty of kayaking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts like myself. Will definitely stay here again on return trips!