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If you are looking for a single family, free-standing rental apartment in Ithaca, New York, comparable in every way except the headaches to home ownership, consider Boiceville Cottages. They are built by the Schickel Construction Co., one of the area's premier builders, to the same high standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail that Schickel Construction puts into its six and seven figure custom homes. We also have two other tiny house communities — La Bourgade on Seneca and Freeville Cottages — both of which are accepting new residents.

 
 
 

"Boiceville’s distinguishing feature is its picture book cottages, nestled in the foothills outside of Ithaca. The community’s true hallmark, though, is its people. Neighbors quickly became friends. Service issues were quickly addressed by the attentive and visible owner, Bruno Schickel, and his friendly and accessible team. In Boiceville’s case, you can confidently judge a book by its cover!"

— BORIS B.

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Only 10 minutes to Cornell University and Ithaca College, Boiceville Cottages is a perfect off-campus housing option.

A short commute (or 40-minute bike ride) to downtown Ithaca and its nearby universities, Boiceville Cottages is home to a wide demographic—from college faculty and students, to families and seniors.  TCAT bus route stops right across from Boiceville's Meeting House to take you to Cornell, Ithaca College, downtown Ithaca, and throughout Tompkins County. All TCAT buses have bicycle racks so that passengers can mount their bicycle on the front of the bus at no additional fare.  

 

With two dog parks, Boiceville Cottages is perfect for you and your pup, too.

Boiceville Cottage apartments have a friendly pet policy, allowing up to three animals with no deposit or monthly fee. We also have two dog parks in our property, which is a great opportunity to exercise and play with your dogs for no extra fee. There isn't a size restriction for dogs, but we require that all dogs be well-behaved and play nicely with others. 

Share your dog photos on Instagram with #BoicevilleDogs.

Photo: Fausel Imagery

 
 

Flex your green thumb and get started with a garden of your own.  

Each cottage apartment is fitted with an individual five by ten foot garden box. Residents are welcome to manage their own garden and grow fruits, herbs, and vegetables. We also have compost bins in multiple locations around the property.

 

Enjoy free 24/7 access to the community space—with a kitchen, TV, and Wifi.

Residents are welcome to book the space—free of charge, using the paper calendar by the kitchen—to host events, classes, and meetings. Community events are publicized on Facebook. In addition, residents may:

  • pick up mail from their personal brass mail box,

  • enjoy free Wifi,

  • relax on comfortable couches with a Smart TV,

  • exercise in the gym room, and

  • host a dinner using the full kitchen.  

 

Workout in the exercise room, practice yoga, and run wild on the playground and nature trail.

Our small exercise room has an elliptical, stationary bike, weights, mounted television, weights and mats. Yoga instructors regularly offer paid classes in the Meeting House. For the yoga schedule, residents can check the calendar inside the Meeting House, contact an instructor via Instagram or ask to join the private email list.

The property around Boiceville Cottages also has a children's playground, spacious lawns, two small pond (with bridges) and a nature trail.