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Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!

Farm stay retreat in the Catskills offers mountain views, winter activities, and stargazing from a deck perfect for sunset watching

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The Gifford offers a bright farm stay in the Catskills with mountain views. Cozy up by the glass-doored woodstove, play games, or explore the 300-acre property by snowshoeing or sledding in winter. Enjoy the backyard picnic area under starry skies. High-speed WiFi included.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Durham, this farm stay is in a rural area and near theme parks. Catskill State Park and Restifo Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Zoom Flume and Irish Cultural Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Durham travel guide
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Durham, NY

What's nearby

  • Tenmile Creek
    Tenmile Creek
    7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Zoom Flume
    5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Durham Center Museum
    7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Irish Cultural Center
    10 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Windham Vineyards and Winery
    14 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Green Hill Cafe Pizzeria & Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Two Guys Local Bites
    7 min drive
  • Angel's East Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Furlong's Riverside Inn
    8 min drive
  • Babblers
    16 min drive

About this property

Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!

  • Family-friendly farm stay in a rural location
  • At Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Tennis courts, snow sports gear and barbecues
    • Games, outdoor furniture and books
    • Smoke-free property and a video library
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills! feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs, children's books and travel cots
    • 2 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
    • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please note that we do not allow playdoh, silly putty, play slime, play foam or any items similar to these products in our accommodations. 

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills! located?

This family-friendly Durham farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Zoom Flume and Durham Center Museum. Irish Cultural Center and Tenmile Creek are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and Sweet

We loved staying at Hull-O Farms! Sherry was an excellent host. Jared was so great showing us the animals and having the boys help with the chores. We'll definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Archival

6/10 Okay

Gabriel R.

Lovely stay marred by some issues

The house was lovely and comfortable, and Sherry was a gracious and attentive host. When we told her we had only had brought whole bean coffee she lent us her coffee grinder, and the breakfast package of pancake mix and sausage that comes with the stay is delicious! Unfortunately, there were a issues that made our experience less pleasant. The single toilet in the home seems to be on its last legs and stopped refilling for several periods during our stay. Although it always eventually started working again, it really needs to be fixed or replaced. In addition, the house is in a cell service dead zone. This wouldn't an issue on its own but combined with the lack of wifi it made any kind of communication within our group very difficult. Overall I'd say this would be a good choice for a family or small group interested in staying on a functioning farm who don't need to be able to communicate or make phone calls. Larger groups or those who need to be able to reliably communicate are better off with something else though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos and Delia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a special place on earth!

Dedication and love of their property, land, and guests were evident in every aspect of our experience. Three cheers for Ms Sherry, Farmer Frank and Jared and all of their animals! We will be spreading the word and coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family ski trip

Very comfortable house and the owners of the property were helpful and lovely. My children enjoyed helping out with the animals. Nice views from the house as well
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am sorry to say we never got to meet the property owners and spend time at the farm and we were busy at local ski races. This is a very comfortable house that is lovingly cared for. The owners have done a great job anticipating the needs of guests. The basket of items including pancake mix, maple syrup, jam and snacks was much appreciated, and perfect for our young athletes!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josef S.

We had a great stay!

A cozy house, convenient to the slopes, and the kids loved the farm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alla K.

Cute and quaint

The plane was really nice. It was spacious, with everything working as expected. Sherry was really sweet and helped out with whatever we needed. It's very close to Windham, for when we went skiing, and the days we didn't the kids enjoyed interacting with the animals. I wish the kitchen was a little better stocked, but overall, everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Cozy little house with amazing host!

My friends and I rented out Hull-o Farms Guest House for NYE and it was absolutely perfect. The house was so cute, super clean, and more spacious that I thought! The bedrooms were so cozy and each was decorated uniquely. There was also a wood burning stove that we had going the entire time we were there. It definitely felt like a nice secluded cabin in the country side. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots pans utensils everything! Sherry is a fabulous host and was so attentive to all of our needs. She offered to make us coffee tea etc in the morning and the house came with a breakfast basket including honey, maple syrup, Sherry’s own pancake mix, a dozen eggs, and some breakfast meat...all from their farm! Delicious! Overall my friends and I really enjoyed our stay here and I highly recommend this property! We will be coming back soon for sure! Thanks Sherry!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017