Location: Greenwood, Finger Lakes, New York, USA (35 Miles West of Corning NY 30 Miles South of Keuka Lake)
Accommodations: Hilltop Farm, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Have you ever imagined driving into unspoiled countryside where tourists are rare, vacation properties rarer, people are friendly, and views are spectacular. You turn off the main road and go down gravel roads passing the last house wondering if this is the right way until the road opens up on a lovely farm from the past--clapboard house, big barn, former one room school workshed.
I fell in love with my place in the Southern Tier of NYS 9 years ago when I first saw it. It is 70 acres of hilltop heaven--the quiet is so intense you feel it. The views are incredibly beautiful and serene. A handful of cars come by each day. You can't see another house--it feels like you are by yourself in the midst of country beauty.
The house has 2 big living rooms, a dining room, enclosed front porch, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, and entry/woodshed on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms and a sitting/reading area. The rooms are tastefully redone and decorated--the descendants of the owners from 1915 to 1965 just had a reunion there and said it had never looked better.
There is a large lawn to sit on to enjoy the views, eat out, read, play with the kids or dogs etc. A path goes up the hill through the hay fields (30 acres are still being hayed) to the pond for swimming, picnicking, and even more spectacular landscapes.
There are fields, woods, streams, and gravel roads all around to walk or bike on. Just walk out the door in the morning and you have great choices of where to go for lovely views and fresh air.
There are many good inexpensive country restaurants in the area and a terrific Wegmans Supermarket open 24 hours a day in Hornell. It is a short drive to the restaurants and wineries of Keuka Lake and the Glass Museum and charming downtown of Corning.
Try a vacation here and you will love it -- just read the guestbook comments.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Spring Fed Pond for Swimming and Fishing,Picnic tables, Lawn Furniture, Many Basics Supplies Provided--paper goods, firewood, cleaning supplies, sugar, condiments etc
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Tobogganing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June 28-September 5..$1050/week Spring and Fall $700 Winter $600
May 24 to October 11 Weekly only Saturday to Saturday Rentals.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and Memorial Day--3 night minimum
Towels, Sheets, and Blankets plus basic kitchen and cleaning goods supplied
The Beds are made when you arrive!
$500 Security Deposit--the rent is due 90 days prior to start of rental.
Check In 4PM Check Out 11AM
90 Day cancellation notice needed for full refund
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The Farmhouse in the Fall - Finger Lakes, NY Hilltop Farm Vacation Rental
- The Farm in the Fall - Finger Lakes, NY Hilltop Farm Vacation Rental
- Spring Fed Pond for Swimming and Fishing - Finger Lakes, NY Hilltop Farm Vacation Rental
- One of Two Living Rooms
- One of Two Master Bedrooms
Guest Comments (35)
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Thank you for a wonderful long weekend October 16-21). We had a wonderful restful time.
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Loved it! Came from California via Maine & NH to take a deep breath here. Deer, cardinals, wood peckers, (bears in Penn!) and of course the mayor of the yard the groundhog! One fish w/hot dog as bait! blackberries-yatze-srabble- monopoly-croquet...and we even got internet (can't completely unplug) Peace to all who stay here!
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Mike, Thank you so very much for sharing your house which you have made so comfortable, homey, inviting and relaxing; your peaceful mountain top; and most especially your generous self. God's peace be on your and yours, and all your guests.
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Mike, A photographer's paradise of scenery. And no motorcycle traffic--all thinkers have to love it. Many sincere thanks for a wonderful week. Cerulean days and starspangled nights goldenrod and purple asters ablays in the fields solid pots, a wealth of spices and knives that cut! Apples and pears and a tired happy dog We had a wonderful time...a 2nd honeymoon getaway to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Thank you so much. PS Thanks to Tom and Theresa for taking such good cre of us and the house, we lacked for nothing!
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Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful house! We had a wonderul time in Greenwood. The weather was beautiful--I can only imagine what the trees look like in October. This is truly God's country! We enoyed exploring the neigboring villages and towns. The girls loved the Corning Mseaum and making glass. We found a wonderful ice cream stand in Beartown "Peaches and Cream" on the way back from Corning (rt 417). We visited Kenka Lake, wineries and treked the Gorge at Watkins Glen. And the swimming hole. It was hard to escape! We spent many hours swimming, fishing and reading by the pond. We picked up Amish bake goods Friday morning in Jasper. Whoppee pies, zuchinni bread, and peach pie. Yummy! They are open Friday and Saturdays. We can't wait to come back next year! Our Scottie will be dreaming of chipmunks and groundhogs fro a long time. It was paradise for little Meggie!
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Dear Mike, Theresa, and Tom, Thanks so much for your wonderful hospitality. This is the third year I've rented Dryden Hill Farm for two or three weeks. Next year I was intending to go to Italy and Dalmatia but decided instead on a month at Dryden Hill. It's been fun to be the changes in just three years--the beautiful Amish bedroom furniture, the new concrete woodshed floor, and the black walnut and black cherry plantings. This place is a tonic for my soul!
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Thanks for a wonderful vacation!!
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Thanks Mike! We enjoyed everything! You have a lovely home and stunning views. We couldn't have asked for a better planned out home--you have everything covered. The kids have had a blast and we have too! Thanks so much!
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Thank you for everything; we had a wonderful time!! This is a beautiful place!
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Monte, Jenny and kids , Ellington, CT