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Cottage
MALLARD COTTAGE, FOR YOU AND YOUR PARTNER, JUST THE TWO OF YOU AND...... YOUR PET!
MINIMUM STAY:TWO NIGHTS.
JULY and AUGUST 7 NIGHTS ARRIVING ON SATURDAY.
A cozy venue for couples who want to spend quality time together away from the stresses of daily life and for special occasions such as wedding anniversaries and honeymoons!
LOCATION:
Conveniently located for for hikers, bikers and kayakers, Wine&Beer lovers!!
Mallard is situated on 15 acres of organic conservation land yet only 7 miles from downtown Ithaca.
Hikers will love our surroundings as the Finger Lakes Trail runs just below the property. In addition we are:
1 1/2 miles from Robert Treman state Park/ Lucifer Falls and 3 other State Parks, all with beautiful waterfalls within a 10 mile radius.
7 miles from downtown Ithaca.
9 m...MALLARD COTTAGE, FOR YOU AND YOUR PARTNER, JUST THE TWO OF YOU AND...... YOUR PET!
MINIMUM STAY:TWO NIGHTS.
JULY and AUGUST 7 NIGHTS ARRIVING ON SATURDAY.
A cozy venue for couples who want to spend quality time together away from the stresses of daily life and for special occasions such as wedding anniversaries and honeymoons!
LOCATION:
Conveniently located for for hikers, bikers and kayakers, Wine&Beer lovers!!
Mallard is situated on 15 acres of organic conservation land yet only 7 miles from downtown Ithaca.
Hikers will love our surroundings as the Finger Lakes Trail runs just below the property. In addition we are:
1 1/2 miles from Robert Treman state Park/ Lucifer Falls and 3 other State Parks, all with beautiful waterfalls within a 10 mile radius.
7 miles from downtown Ithaca.
9 miles from Cornell.
5 miles from Ithaca College.
10 miles from Trumansburg
18 miles from Watkins Glenn.
10 miles from the Cayuga and Senaca Wine&Beer Trails.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
This cute little cottage with vaulted post and beam ceiling has a well equipped kitchen and a tiled bathroom with shower and hair dryer. The bedroom has a queen bed and a door leading onto the spacious wrap around deck which boasts stunning views across Robert Treman Park towards Ithaca.
There is a pull out couch in the living area for a THIRD PERSON.
High speed internet and a 32' TV screen with sound bar for streaming movies and playing music are available.
The deck is equipped with a small gas grill, easy chairs and dining set with sun umbrellas
Well behaved and socially adjusted PETS are welcome. Dogs must be dog -friendly and people-friendly. They are welcome to roam our premises off-leash, swim in our pond and run on our large lawn.
Mallard Cottage is powered by solar energy and green practices are actively observed.
Explore the many activities that are available within a 10 mile radius or… just chill on the deck and enjoy the beautiful views!
LONG TERM RENTAL: Is possible from November 1st to early May. For rates please contact the owner.
Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 47-1324378
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Baby cot without bedding is available at no cost. Children using the fold out couch in the living area will be charged the rate of a third person, ie an additional $40/night.
Guests are asked to respect our quiet time from 10PM to 8AM.
Bedrooms
1 King1 Single
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
Meet the host
inez v
Hosting since July 2015
Languages spoken: German, English, Dutch
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests:Â Mallard is situated on the 15 acre estate of Enfield Manor and we are available to advise you on the many activities that make this area so popular. And you are welcome to browse the many leaflets on our porch.
Please let us know if you have problems or questions during your stay.
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We chose the Mallard Cottage because they welcome dogs but it was so much more than pet friendly. The well-appointed wrap around deck was the perfect place to read and relax with breath-taking views of the surroundings and the owner’s beautiful flower gardens. So many attractions were just a short drive and the Finger Lakes were awesome. Inez and Tom were the perfect hosts. They offered lots of advice without being intrusive and were very helpful with all of our requests. I highly recommend staying at Mallard Cottage with or without your pets. You will have a wonderful time!
Visited July 2022
Written 17 July 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
LightPacker56429
1 contribution
Perfect for two
The house was in a perfect location and just perfect for two people. We were greeted by the owners who made us feel welcome. The house was clean and neat and the two dogs were very friendly.
Visited October 2020
Written 24 October 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Written 26 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Pathfinder794657
Cincinnati, OH3 contributions
We had such a spendid stay, that I'm recommending it to my daughter!
Inez, Greg and I stayed at Mallard a year ago and loved it. My daughter and her boy friend are trying to get to your area this September and i want to know if you have availability for them.
Visited September 2019
Written 17 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Terri H
2 contributions
Wonderful place to stay!,
Mallard Cottage is lovely and has everything you need to be comfortable and feel at home. Inez and Tom are lovely hosts. Helpful but stay out of your way. The cottage has a full kitchen but we chose to have breakfast at the B&B on 3 of our 7 days. Lovely food and presentation. Convenient to both Cayuga and Seneca Lakes and many State parks. We would stay here again.
Visited October 2019
Written 18 October 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Pathfinder794657
Cincinnati, OH3 contributions
Beautiful setting
Inez and Tom were gracious hosts. The cabin is perfect size with a beautiful deck to watch the sunrise. They are only 1 mile from Robert Treman state park. Which was a spectular 5 mile hike.
Visited September 2019
Written 23 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Maci Gauthreaux
Batavia, NY2 contributions
So homey
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The place felt so welcoming, the owners were great (even gave recommendations of places to go while there), and the view from the backyard was absolutely breathtaking!
Visited August 2019
Written 3 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Inez V
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a positive review! We are indeed very fortunate to be surrounded by all this natural beauty and stunning views across the valley yet be so close to Ithaca, wine/beer trails, hiking, biking kayaking, just to name a few!
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Mallard and hope to see you back some time!
Written 17 September 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cathiec
Kenmore, NY14 contributions
Anniversary Getaway
My husband and I were about to celebrate our 45th Anniversary so I decided I wanted to have a short getaway. I found The Mallard Cottage and knew this was the special place I was looking for! We were not disappointed! The cottage was just the right size for the 2 of us. You walked in to the living room and well equipped kitchen. You then went into the second room with a queen size bed and off that was the bathroom and shower. I found it very clean and well maintained. Outside was the treasure...a 2 sided quite big deck. On the deck was an umbrella table and chairs, a grill and 2 lounge chairs! We spent many hours relaxing in the lounges and looking at beautiful views.
This cottage is near all conveniences (stores and restaurants of all kinds).
For activities there are a great number of wineries and distilleries. For those who like the outdoors, there are an abundance of hiking trails in the many parks. And in keeping with the slogan "Ithaca is Gorgeous" you can also view the Gorges with their many waterfalls!
What more could one ask for?
We highly recommend The Mallard for a couples getaway!
Visited August 2019
Written 8 August 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
ChrissLongIsland_NY
3 contributions
Wonderful Pet Friendly, Cozy Cottage
Just like the pictures show. Set up on a hill-top, overlooking the hills. Extra large wrap around deck with outdoor furniture and beautiful views. Cottage is supplied with all the necessities in the kitchen & bath. 3 ponds across the road and plenty of acreage for our black lab to play around on. Sally & Floyd (owners dogs) were great fetch buddies. Very close to Robert Treman & Buttermilk Falls State Parks & a short drive to the town of Ithaca, Cayuga Lake, Cornell & Ithaca College and other state parks. Will visit again ...
Visited April 2019
Written 17 April 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Alice W
3 contributions
Mallard Cottage
We just spent a week at mallard cottage and it exceeded our expectations. The cottage looks just like the pictures on the web. It is beautifully renovated, air conditioned and contains any kitchen supply you might want or need. The deck was beautiful and overlooked unbelievable scenery. Gorgeous flowers surround the property. Inez and Tom were gracious hosts and made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. Our
Little dog played with their Golden’s and sat on the deck for hours staring at trees and wildlife. All in all a great break!
Visited July 2018
Written 16 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Inez V
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was such a pleasure to meet you both and your cute little Havanese Jessica! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again some time!
Written 19 July 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
This area is very DOG friendly: Most wineries, breweries and restaurants allow dogs on their terraces and leashed dogs are welcome in the State Parks except for the gorge trail at Watkins Glen State Park.
For BIKERS there are 3 local scenic trails that we can highly recommend:
the 9 mile Black Diamond Trail from Ithaca to Trumansbug.
the 14 mile Catharine Valley Bike Trail from Watkins Glen to Horse Heads.
the 7 mile Keuka Outlet Trail from Dresden on Cuyuga Lake to Penn Yan on Keuka Lake.
Ithaca is loaded with restaurants and quaint shops
There are about 100 wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries in our area.
For kayakers there are so many places to choose from! Cayuta Lake is just 5 miles from here. Kayaks can be rented locally
Getting around
You will need a car to get around.
If you want to go on a tasting tour there are professional companies that will transport you.
Access
Car required
How to get there
Ithaca has an airport the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and can also be reached by bus. You will need a car to get around after your arrival and there are various car rental places to choose from.
Mallard has an off the road parking spot for one car.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Tennis courtWatersports
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 8 weeks before check-in
25% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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