Ithaca Artsy Bunkie

99%

119 reviews

· Ithaca, Tompkins, New York · 2 acres

Hosted by Robert C.

Cabin

· 3 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Stay in our cozy heated and well insulated, artsy cabin. We're located on a quiet woodsy dead end street with tons of bird life and acres of nature to enjoy. Walking trails are right out the back gate! There is also frog pond and campfire pits to enjoy. Marshmallows and roasting sticks provided. The bunkhouse is less than 2 miles to the center of Ithaca where there is plenty to do! including taking advantage of the new bike share program and waterfront trails. Definitely come hungry, Ithaca has more restaurants per capita than NYC and LA.!! Were also just 12 min across town to Cornell University and Ithaca College and 5-20 minutes from numerous amazing waterfalls. The available half bathroom is in the main house, just seconds from the cabin and is open to use 24 hrs. The heated bunkhouse has 2 twin mattresses in the loft, and several blankets and pillows, but you need to BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS and pillow CASES as you wish. Firewood is $5 per fire, starters materials included, marshmallows are in the end table drawer! There are roasting sticks near the cabin door and out by the far fire pit. You can select the campfire wood option here or pay in cash in the cabin. Feel free to bring your own fire wood and pay nothing to enjoy a campfire. if you need any help starting a fire, we can help. We have a sweet fluffy orange cat who roams the property. His name is kitty kitty :) He's fearful of dogs, and is wary of visitors since they might be harboring one! If you have a pup with you, please keep them leashed at least around the main house and cabin. We are also have a very sweet dog, Beya-- (pronounced Bay-yuh). She is the nicest person you'd hope to meet and although she may bark a little the first time you come in to use the bathroom she's just letting us know you have arrived- and will be very happy to have you greet her. She doesn't jump up, growl, or have any negative behavior with people --other than getting underfoot in the kitchen!. There isn't a shower included in the stay unless you are here for multiple days and have spoken with us about it...but you can definitely wash up with hot water and soap, in the half bath --hand towel provided. The cabin has air conditioning for summer use so no worries about being too warm to sleep well. (and of course there is electric heat in the winter) The location is Beautiful in all seasons! Cross country skiing is possible in the winter but bring your own gear. ** We have also have for sale our just published 100 Things To Do In Ithaca before You Die-- book, let us know if you want one and we can have one ready for you upon your arrival. 18$ ---see the photo and blurb in photo section of our listing If there's something else you need for your stay, just ask! We are pretty flexible and can probably help out.Stay in our cute, insulated, and artsy cabin, located on a quiet, woodsy dead end road with tons of bird life and acres of nature to enjoy. Great walking trails right out the back gate! Frog pond too. Cross country skiing and ice skating in season. There is electricity and heat in the bunkhouse, with access to bathroom in host's house. Must bring your own towels and toiletry items. Sleeping area is a loft with two twin mattresses. Must bring your own sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets. Less than 2 miles to center of Ithaca. Lots to do in Ithaca, including utilizing the new bike share program and waterfront trails. If there's something you need for your stay, just ask! We are flexible and can probably help you out.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

3 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Backyard fire pit and lots of wood available plus fire starter and kindling

Toilet available

Flush toilet. The bathroom is in a separate building, inside the host's house, 30 feet away.

Pets allowed

On leash. Must be well behaved and on leash because we have a big orange cat that doesn't like to be chased :)

Drinking water available

Bottled water or jugs. There is no sink or running water in the bunkhouse. We provide an electric tea kettle and jugs of water.

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin. trash and recycling location is just 20ft from cabin behind the canvas drape

Picnic table present

Backyard patio table available along with plenty of seating in the yards and gardens

Wifi available

sometimes Intermittent in the bunkhouse, works reliably in the picnic area. Working on improving this.

No showers

guest can wash up in the half bath.

Cooking equipment absent

electric kettle, a small microwave , mugs, plastic plates and tea bags coffee singles and cocoa provided

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

100 things to do in Ithaca book.good

$18.00

Amanda ( the hosts wife) recently published this fun and useful book on getting the most out of your trip to Ithaca, You can read the book's blub in the photo section of this listing. If you want a copy just let us know and well have one waiting for you. $18,00 cash check or by card when you arrive.

Dog walk!experience

$0.00

Take the dog for a walk!! There are many great walking trails very near our back door and our sweet and cooperative dog Beya loves to go for walks. If you'd like to take her for a walk, just let her know and we'll get you set up with her and her retractable leash.

Popcorn cooked over fire by you! good

$10.00

Enjoy making fresh hot popcorn right over the fire! We will provide the long handled popper, the popcorn, salt and cooking oil. includes the campfire wood cost of 5$ Yummy, even the burned ones 😉 Careful when eating the freshly cooked popcorn, the steel popper is probably still hot.

Firewood bundlegood

$5.00

Plenty of dry firewood is available near the two camp fire pits. A small bundle of high quality kindling and wax starters will be available in the cabin. Paper and cardboard for helping get things going well also provided. IF you want to cook popcorn over the fire choose the other option.

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137 ratings · 119 reviews

Jessica J.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

We loved our stay at the Artsy bunkhouse! Cute and cozy. So fun exploring Ithaca and all of the trails right nearby. Thanks to Rob and Amanda for being so welcoming and attentive. Loved giving some pets to Beya the dog as well! 😊

Justin P.

2 reviews

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· January 2025

Cozy Stay

Rob was an excellent host that makes his guests feel like family. The property is beautiful and the city was fun to explore. Thank you Rob for the pie it was delicious!

Fay S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· January 2025

Charming spot with the perfect host

We had such a pleasant stay in the Artsy Bunker! It's an adorable small home with everything we needed, and then some. The location is great as well, close to everything, but with a nice remote feeling. And Robert is the perfect host. He communicated very clearly and quickly, and had little notes and booklets all around, so there was nothing to figure out on your own. He even turned on the heat before we got there so that it was nice and toasty, and then surprised us upon arrival with a piece of homemade pumpkin pie!

Chicky T.

3 reviews

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· January 2025

Best Bunkhouse Experience

With pets

What a fantastic, last minute find. Robert was so attentive and the bunkhouse was so cozy, and absolutely perfect for us and our furbabies. He turned up the heat before we arrived, and maintained communication, and made sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend, and can't wait to return!

Julian K.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Cozy, Comfy and Quiet(aka Perfect!)

We absolutely loved our stay at the Bunkhouse. Robert and Amanda were lovely and helpful. The cabin is clean, cozy and comfortable. The location is perfect if you want to get away to the woods but still have access to downtown Ithaca. During the day we spent time visiting family on Cayuga lake and walking around Ithaca commons before returning to the Bunkhouse to cuddle up with cocoa and a good book in the evening. We were even treated to a slice of fresh cobbler one evening compliments of Robert! We really can’t say enough about this camp spot and the hosts and we hope to return in the spring/summer so we can explore the hiking opportunities and enjoy a nice fire outside. 10/10 would absolutely recommend!

Kerwin Q.

4 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Loved the cabin!!! Very clean! The owner even called when my gf left her keys there! Thank god they did because it would have been another 3 hours back. Very awesome and considerate owners, Definitely recommend!!

Location

Ithaca, Tompkins, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Odǫhwęja:deˀ (Cayuga) and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking