Cozy Country Farmhouse Along the Catskill Scenic Trail Hobart, New York Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 115400

The farmhouse on a perfect fall day

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Location: Hobart, Catskills, New York, USA (3 1/2 hours from NYC; 1 hour from Cooperstown)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)

Come enjoy a relaxing time in our newly renovated country farmhouse located in the beautiful rolling hills of the northern Catskills. We're only about 3 1/2 hours from New York City, but are truly a world away!

The house has three bedrooms, 1 full bath and 1 half bath with a fully equipped kitchen featuring both a modern gas stove and a 1926 Glenwood cookstove. There's a dining room for evening meals and a cozy table by the wood stove in the kitchen. This is a house where you can put up your feet and just relax!

Ski season is around the corner and we're within 45 minutes drive of Hunter, Windham, Belleayre and Plattekill Mountains. And if Mother Nature cooperates there's cross country skiing out your back door on the Catskill Scenic Trail. Or looking to just relax? Settle in with a good book you picked out at one of the local used bookstores or watch that movie you been saving for a quiet day. So...lots to do if you want to....but only if you want to!

Easy to reach, yet truly in the country. There's even a welcoming (outdoor) cat named Georgie just waiting for your visit to our little farmhouse. You'll leave feeling like a member of the family.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: All bed sheets, blankets, pillows/pillowcases, bath and kitchen towels are provided.
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Stove: 1926 Glenwood Kitchen Stove
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (2) : One queen size bed is on the first floor; the other is on the second floor.
  • Twin/Single Bed: Two twin beds
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library: A small selection of videos are available.
  • CD Player
  • Music Library: Some CD's are available, but feel free to bring your own tunes!
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: The kitchen is fully equipped with a modern gas stove in addition to the wood cook stove.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: The kitchen is equipped with a variety of pots and pans, cooking and serving dishes, silverware, glassware, etc. Also, a coffee maker and coffee grinder.
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill: Charcoal provided. There's also a fire pit on the hill above the house - a great place to watch the sun go down behind the hills.
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: The house is tucked into a valley and faces out onto farmland and a pastured hillside.
• Communications
  • Telephone: Local phone service is provided; please bring a phone card for long distance calls as cell phone service is not reliable.
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: We'd rather you leave your pets at home, but are willing to consider well-behaved dogs. There is a small additional fee if you'd like to bring your dog.
  • Kid Friendly: The farm is a great place to bring the kids -- lots of things to explore and plenty of room to run around!
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • A number of used bookstores are located nearby.

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Peak Season (May 1-Sept.30)--Base rate: $350 2-night weekend; $115 per night
..............$800/week.... 2-week maximum stay; 2-night minimum stay
Off-Season (Oct. 1-Apr. 30)--Base rate: $250 2-night weekend; $100 per night
..............$700/week.... 2-week maximum stay; 2 night minimum stay
Base rates DO NOT include sales tax and cleaning fee.
8% sales tax on stays 7 days or less (not included in base rate)
Cleaning fee -- $60 for 1-3 guests; $100 for 4-6 guests(not included in base rate)
Payments accepted by cash, checks & credit cards through Pay Pal

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/16/09
  Positive Rating
  , Bristol, CT
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my recent stay at the farmhouse. The weather wasn't the greatest but, as some commenters have noted, I would have been perfectly comfortable just staying in and enjoying the house. The house is meticulously clean and well maintained, very comfortable and has everything you may need. The neighbors are very friendly and helpful if needed, but will also stay out of your way if you'd rather. I didn't meet Georgie the cat but hope to next time. Finally, given the quality of the property, the rate is very reasonable. Highly recommended.
• 09/11/09
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  Emma, Karl, Faith and Sam , Fresh Meadows, NY
  • We stayed at the farmhouse this Labor Day weekend. It was the perfect place to "get away from it all" and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The house was so charming and cozy that we were constantly torn between staying “home” and exploring the beautiful countryside. It was very well furnished and had practically all we needed to enjoy the place – from lawn chairs to flashlights… even fresh eggs waiting for us in the refrigerator upon our arrival. The house was very tastefully decorated – cozy but not cutesy. Didn’t have to worry about our 7 and 9-year-old children breaking anything either (unlike in many country B and B’s). On our first day we got an impromptu tour of the chicken house from our host, Scott. The Jensens who live next door will leave you alone if you prefer, but are a lovely and interesting family to get to know (had a wonderful evening roasting marshmallows with them at the back yard fire pit, learning about life in Hobart). Our children spent many hours playing with their very friendly cat, Georgie. The house has prime access to the Catskill Scenic Trail. We biked the easy, essentially flat trail to Hobart on our first day to explore the bookstores. The trail is well maintained and goes through pastoral countryside. We met all but two people along the 2- mile trek (but many cows, horses and llamas). Our favorite bookstore however was Bibliobarn, two miles west of the farmhouse in the village of South Kortright. Book-lovers will need to plan on spending at least a few hours there. The farmhouse was also a good starting point to explore Howe Caverns - about a 45 min drive through breath-taking Schoharie valley. Needless to say, we had a great time and hope to be back soon.
• 08/24/09
  Positive Rating
  Peter Crugnale , Nesconset, New York
  • My entire family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the farmhouse. The house was neat, tidy and very well maintained. There was plenty to do within a thirty mile or less radius from the home. We stayed there for eight days and were never bored. Eleanor and Scott and family were very hospitable and our kids loved it. We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our vacation. - The Crugnale Family, Long Island
• 07/09/09
  Positive Rating
  sheryl p. , brooklyn, ny
  • we had a fantastic stay at the farmhouse!!! it was a 4 hour drive from new york and a little difficult to find but once we arrived it was everything we imagined. there was lots of different activities in the area and on the property to keep you content. the only negative was the attic bedroom. the room itself was nice but it was in an unfinished attic.
• 06/25/09
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  Sarah and Pete , Long Island, NY
  • Thank you for the lovely place to stay! The farm house is very nice, comfortable, and super clean. And Georgie is soooo friendly we wanted to take her home with us! The trail access is top notch. The walk from the farmhouse to Stamford is a great afternoon 12-mile stroll, with llamas, horses, lots of birds, cattle, etc. to see. Thanks again!
• 03/03/09
  Positive Rating
  susan and canio ,
  • Spent the most wonderful Valentine weekend here. Beautiful location, exceptionally kept home with no comforts or details lacking. Fast and friendly correspondance from Barbara and warm welcome from Eleanor made this a stay to remember.
• 10/05/08
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  A & A , Tivoli, NY
  • You can't get better than this. If you want to relax and enjoy some times gone by, this is the place to stay. My husband and I celebrated our 5th Wedding Anniversary and this was such a perfect place to get away. We found the house cleaner than clean with all the conveniences of home. It was so much fun cooking on the old 1926 cooking stove and it made the house so cozy. It really is a beautiful location amid the catskills. Everyone in the family was so kind and helpful and made our trip very relaxing. We enjoyed walking into town on the rail trail, loved the farm, visited with Lucky the rooster and his hens and also Georgie, the cat who was very friendly. From watching the sunset on the hill across the street to gazing at the stars on the hill behind the house it really was breathtaking and a place everyone should come visit.
• 09/22/08
  Positive Rating
  Matt Ropeik ,
  • Outstanding location and great house. The atmosphere was quiet and serene, adding to that "get away from it all" feeling any good vacation should have. My friends and I had a great weekend.
• 06/25/08
  Positive Rating
  , New York
  • Six of us stayed at the Rich Country Farmhouse on Memorial Day Weekend 2008. It was the perfect weekend! The house is immaculate, the views are amazing, and Scott and Eleanor were so helpful. It's a great way to recharge away from the city. I would definitely go back again...
• 01/15/08
  Positive Rating
  Jaap van Lakerveld , Lieiden, the Netherlands
  • Hobart, Catskill mountains. We found it though through Internet. After we spotted the place we contacted the owners Barb and Rich. Their response to our request was so hospitable and kind that we decided to go there. It was around Christmas. When we arrived we appeared to have a stylish and atmospheric tree in the living room. It was such a cosy cottage, or farmhouse. In every way it was beyond what we expected. The interior of the house appeared to be in everyway comfortable. Upon arrival we saw the house was covered with snow, a beautiful place in a winterish environment. After Al Gore winters have become scarce in the Netherlands, so all the more happy we were to have one in New York state. We arrived late at night and were not aware of what we might expect. The first day we decided to explore the railroad track behind the house, a former railroad offering a wonderful opportunity to make long distance walks. Snow everywhere and a wonderful white world. The next day the snow rapidly melted, but the beauty of the environment remained unspoilt. We walked long distances along roads in the vicinity. The house offers much comfort. It has a great kitchen with opportunities to cook in either traditional ways on a wonderful stove, or in a highly sophisticated modern natural gas stove. The rooms are decorated and furnished in a way you would like your own house to be like. In the middle of a traditional environment you experience the comfort of the 21st century. The animals we met ( the chicken and Georgie, the cat) showed a paradise like coexistence. Eleanor and Scott, our neighbours, were stand by to support us whenever things would be not the way we had expected. Price-wise, hospitality-wise, opportunity-wise, whatever-wise, we recommend this place. Catskill Mountains and Hobart offered us a memorable experience. Jaap van Lakerveld Barbara Muller

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