Silence & Solitude By Cornell & Bird Sanctuary

Private 1 BR apartment with separate entrance and parking secluded on quiet street in Spanish villa in Northeast Ithaca next to Sapsucker Woods. Minutes to Cornell University Campus, Trent Jones Golf Course, and downtown, surrounded by woodsy trails, minutes to Tompkins County Airport, and with Salem Park steps away, you could not find a more peaceful and quiet location and centrally located. Hosts are on site if there's anything needed, and happy to share info about local sites of interest.

The Space:

Discover your own private retreat in this peaceful 1-bedroom apartment, tucked away on a quiet street in Northeast Ithaca. Perfectly located next to Sapsucker Woods and just minutes from Cornell University, the Trent Jones Golf Course, and downtown Ithaca, this cozy hideaway combines privacy, comfort, and convenience.

Nestled within a Mediterranean-style villa with a classic clay tile roof and white stucco exterior, the apartment offers a calm, homey atmosphere surrounded by trees, wild birds, and walking trails. Whether you’re visiting for business, university events, or simply to unwind, this is the ideal space to relax and recharge.

Step inside to find a bright living area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious bedroom with a queen bed. Enjoy your morning coffee or a good book in the serene surroundings before heading out to explore all that Ithaca has to offer.

A mesh WiFi network ensures connectivity for working and brand new 43” Roku TV lets you stream your favorite subscriptions.

With a private entrance, free parking, and hosts on site who are happy to share local tips, you’ll have everything you need for a comfortable, worry-free stay.

Guest Access:

Separate entryway accessible from the street, parking on-Birchwood Drive N. and follow the path to the entry.

Or, park in our driveway on Briarwood Drive, in the turnout facing the blue tarp. Follow the path to the left of the garage around the rear of the main house.

Down a brick staircase and there’s a coded entry lockbox with key inside.

Other Things to Note:

To take a walk in the Cornell Ornithology bird sanctuary next door you cut across a short woodsy path onto Sanctuary Drive to Sapsucker Woods for trail access. On the weekends the Ornithology Lab hosts free birding tours at 8:30 AM. On the weekend you can zip down route 13 to the Farmer’s Market or Wegman’s.

There’s an organic coffee shop Gimme Coffee and fine dining at the Heights restaurant 5 minutes away at Cayuga Heights’ Community Corners. The Amish Furniture store, Ithaca Mall, Triphammer Marketplace, and Tompkins County Airport are also close by. 5 minutes to the Cornell Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, and Johnson Art Museum with its outstanding collection of Asian Art.

Monkey Run nature area and Fall Creek is 5 minutes away. If you ski or mountain bike, Greek Peak Ski Resort is 18 miles away. They also have a waterpark, tubing, and zip lines.