Hilltop Paradise ~ Fall Foliage, Pond & Epic Views

Escape to 30 beautiful acres in the Finger Lakes, with sweeping country views, open skies and a picturesque swimming pond. Spend mornings with coffee on the deck, afternoons swimming or exploring, and evenings grilling, gathering around the pond-side fire pit or watching the stars. This comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sleeps six, with plenty of room to gather and unwind. Hike, cross-country ski, enjoy brilliant fall foliage, or simply slow down and enjoy the quiet.

PROPERTY & QUIET HOURS

The garden shed, studio, cottage and gardens are private and are not included as part of the Blue House rental. Please respect these areas and the privacy of our cottage guests.

Our neighbors are friends, and we appreciate your helping us maintain the peaceful character of Nobles Hill. Please observe quiet hours after 10pm. Parties and events are not permitted on the property.

HEATING & COOLING

The house has electric baseboard heat controlled by the thermostats located in the living room and each bedroom. Both bathrooms also have heated floors with separate thermostats located in the bathrooms.

A dehumidifier runs regularly to help maintain a comfortable humidity level in the house. Please leave it running. 

There is also a window air conditioner available to install by request.

POND

Guests are welcome to enjoy the pond for swimming and relaxing. The pond is approximately 15 feet deep at its deepest point. The pond and pond area are shared with guests staying at our cottage.

There is no lifeguard, so please swim at your own risk and supervise children closely at all times. Please bring your own flotation devices. The pond is not stocked with fish.

FIRE PIT

The fire pit in front of the pond is available for guest use. Please bring your own firewood.

Please keep fires at a manageable size and never leave a fire unattended. Fully extinguish the fire before leaving the pond area or going to bed. Please do not use the fire pit during unusually dry conditions or if there is a local burn ban.

DECK & GRILL

The deck is yours to enjoy during your stay. A propane grill is provided, and propane is supplied. You'll also find grilling tools, including tongs, a grill scraper and meat thermometer.

Please make sure the grill and propane are turned off when you're finished and leave the grill reasonably clean for the next use.

TRASH & RECYCLING

Please leave trash and recycling in the appropriate cans in the kitchen. If either bag becomes full during your stay, please tie it securely and leave the full bag in the mudroom. Replacement bags are located underneath the kitchen sink.

POWER OUTAGES

Power outages occasionally happen in the countryside. The house has a generator that can provide limited backup power to essential areas of the house.

If the power goes out, please refer to the generator instructions in the house binder before operating the generator. Backup power is available for the refrigerator/freezer, water pump and designated outlets in the living room, king bedroom and queen bedroom. Space heaters are available for use with designated backup-power outlets when necessary.

Please remember that the generator does not provide normal whole-house power, so other appliances and outlets may remain unavailable until utility power is restored.

EXPLORING THE PROPERTY

You are welcome to walk and explore the property, but please be mindful of the private areas noted above. Hunting and ATVs are not permitted anywhere on the property.

Nobles Hill is also wonderful for walking. It is a quiet dead-end road approximately 1.5 miles long with a substantial hill and beautiful countryside views, particularly during fall foliage season.

COUNTRY LIVING

The Blue House is in a rural setting surrounded by fields, woods and wildlife. Part of the experience is enjoying the sights and sounds of the countryside.

As with any rural property, you may encounter ticks, mosquitoes and other insects, as well as wildlife. The property also has natural and uneven terrain, so please use appropriate footwear and take care while exploring, particularly after dark.