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Countryside retreat with adventure all around!

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3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
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  • Free WiFi
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Sidney Center, NY
  • Popular LocationWest Branch Delaware River23 min drive
  • AirportSidney, NY (SXY-Sidney Municipal)25 min drive
  • Popular LocationCooperstown All Star Village Fields46 min drive
  • Popular LocationState University of New York-Oneonta49 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Countryside retreat with adventure all around!


Artist designed home thats unique, spacious and comfortable. The house has great natural light, rustic touches and everything you need for a wonderful experience. We have high speed Wifi, fire Pit/BBQ, wood stoves, two balconies, and endless space.

The 12 acre property is peaceful and expansive. Beautiful Hemlock Forest with a creek and hiking trails steps away. Amazing array of recreation close by and plenty of nice towns to chose from.

Long term stays available! Guided adventures offered!

The House is creatively setup and thoughtfully spaced. Main bedroom has a queen bed, private bathroom and balcony. The loft bed room has two queen beds with Japanese Tatami flooring and a TV. Living room has two couches plus a fold out futon and wood stove. There is entertainment for guests to enjoy. The spiral staircase to the lower floor has 2nd full bathroom and outdoor gear. There's high speed wifi, great heating, fire pit/bbq and outdoor seating.

Our land has a large Hemlock forest, hiking trails, 30 plus apple trees and a creek you can hear flowing from the backyard. The area is full of great wilderness and wildlife. Deer, Fox, Rabbit, Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Herons, Beavers, Trout, Bass and more. We have very few bugs as well. Fun to explore in all seasons!

The road is great for walking, running and biking with a couple horse stables, farms and beaver lodges along the creek as you pass by.

Fun outdoor adventures await all less than twenty minute drive from the house. Great hiking trails, plenty of Lakes, Ponds, and Rivers that are all great for recreation. Some of the best fly fishing on the east coast is just about 30 minutes away on multiple rivers.

ADVENTURE GUIDE:

We can serve as adventure guides if you'r interested. Some of these are seasonal and aren't always available. We have a price breakdown for each experience we facilitate. Please inquire!

Experiences include:
- Kayak/paddle board adventures
- Guide to prime hiking trails and scenic areas.
- Fishing trips
- Pristine swimming holes
- Wood fired sauna and natural cold plunge experience
- Archery and/or small caliber target practice.
- Candle making, maple syrup harvest, apple picking and cider making.
+ We have all the equipment and safety gear.

These are all happening at the house or close by. There are 3 lakes, 2 ponds and 2 rivers we consistently take people out on, all nearby. The sauna and cold plunge are just down the road. Archery and target range is on the property.

PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE IF YOUR INTERESTED AND HAVE QUESTIONS. THANKS YOU!

We have two TV's with HDMI connection and VHS/DVD for entertainment. Games, books, art materials, a guitar and sporting equipment for guest use. Bluetooth speaker for inside and out.

Grass is always mowed on property and trails maintained. Cool golf courses nearby. About an hour to Ski resorts and fun cross country Skiing and sledding in the area. Something for everyone!

There are several historic towns near by with everything you need. Walton, Sidney and Franklin are 20 minutes away.

There are good restaurants, breweries, cidery's, bar and grills, ice cream stops, cafe's, antique shops, farmers markets, art galleries, theatre and more.

FYI Cell service limited. We use "wifi calling" setting on phone. High speed wifi in the whole house. Wed on not have cable or anything like that, we use hdmi cords that plug to our computer, dvd or VHS. There is also a Landline.

Lovely part of upstate to relax and explore :)

Host has places of interest mapped out!

Neighbors are friendly

Fire wood is available.

Property manager

Gib Jenkins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Sidney Center

Located in Sidney Center, this holiday home is in a rural area. Deposit Historical Museum and Foothills Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hancock Golf & Country Club and Hancock Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Damaschke Field or Interskate 88. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • West Branch Delaware River - 23 min drive
  • Cooperstown All Star Village Fields - 46 min drive
  • Animal Adventure Park - 48 min drive
  • State University of New York-Oneonta - 49 min drive
  • Hartwick College - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huff Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪T C Sports - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard Wine Bar & De Gourmet - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Pond View Koi Farm & Hatchery - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Countryside retreat with adventure all around! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Countryside retreat with adventure all around!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Countryside retreat with adventure all around!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Countryside retreat with adventure all around! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Steam Mill State Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Barbour Brook State Forest and Susquehanna River. Franklin Free Library and Franklin Village Hall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaime F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and peaceful
Great weekend getaway. Beautiful property and a comfortable lovely home. Very attentive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We had a wonderful weekend here. The house was absoluty beautiful. The only negative was there was not actually 3 bedrooms. There were pleanty of places to sleep but really only one bedroom and a loft. Thee landscaping also could have been better maintained. We had to move the picnic table to be able to sit at it where there was grass all around it and the same thing was at the front steps. It really could have used some weedwhacking. Over all though a great property and a great stay. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place in the country!
We had a great stay and Gib was an excellent host. The house was awesome, rustic, and filled with various antique pieces of furniture. We had our pups with us and they enjoyed the property and the forest trail in the back. We were upstate for Cooperstown baseball and it worked out great for us. Beautiful scenerary!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in Upstate New York
A wonderful stay. Everything was accounted for. Very peaceful, but still modern enough for all our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F., MELVILLE NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and quiet place to stay
Very cool place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022