Hand Hewn Log Cabin, iris along side of babbling brook
Location: Franklin, Catskills, New York, USA (Near Oneonta, Cooperstown, Delhi)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 1-6)
This unique, hand-hewn, log cabin offers the best of rustic country life with all the necessary amenities and is located in the historic town of Franklin, New York. A rural setting with dairy farms, sheep farms, and organic vegetable farms. It is cozy, warm and private. An ideal location for the artist, writer, or nature lover.
There is cross country skiing right out the back door on ten secluded acres of rolling meadow and hemlock forest. There are gardens and apple trees and stone work scattered throughout the property. There is a fireplace and a woodburning stove and also natural gas heating. The perfect get-away. Only 30 minutes to Bellayre Mountain Ski Resort and Platterskill Ski Area.
The gardens are filled with flowers . A platform overhangs the brook for a secluded retreat. Walk into the Hemlock Forrest and read quietly in the hammock . There are numerous apple trees and in season the deer sleep under them at night and eat the fallen apples. There are many antiique shops in the area . Walk up to the meadow for a fantastic sunset photo setting into the mountain. Marvel at the stone sculptures built by a local stonemaster.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: IFC, sundance and major networks and various other channels
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Water View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- The cabin is unique as it is hand hewn logs with hand hewn shingles, an awesome bubbling creek runs right beside the cabin and is wonderful to play in. We have swings, picnic table, hammock, grill area, 10 acres of beautiul hiking, adventuring and exploring for the family. The Hemlock Forrest , with it's moss coverings is great for "fairy house" building. Located just off a paved road and a county lane, great for bike riding or snow shoeing.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: We accept will groomed inside pets only, up to #35 lbs. No pet fee. You must provide your pets bedding/bowls, etc.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly: Wonderful nature explorations for the entire family, brook very safe for children to play in.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- sit on the front porch and "listen the the quiet", watch sunsets , count the stars, breath in , breath out. Go back to the city, ready for another week.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekend Rate ..... From $650/weekend.
Holiday Weekend Rate .. $800/weekend (3 days).
Weekly Rate ........... $1200/week.
ADD Tax to ALL Rentals.
PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1999
Property Photos
- Hand Hewn Log Cabin, iris along side of babbling brook - Catskills Cabin Rental
- Living room, library table, windows open to see and hear the brook -Huge firep - Catskills Cabin Rental
- sit in the front porch rockers and listen to the babbling brook - Catskills Cabin Rental
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #47920
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