10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
17 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Charming year round cottages on Waterfall
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 61797.6 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Munnsville, NY
- Airborne Adventures Ballooning8 min drive
- Colgate University20 min drive
- Turning Stone Casino26 min drive
- Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)62 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Loft bedroom
2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Loft Bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming year round cottages on Waterfall
Come enjoy the sights, sounds and serenity of our fantastic getaway home nestled in a cedar forest on top of a water fall! Our Cottage at Firefly Falls has a great room with cathedral ceilings and massive stone fireplace, gracious cook’s kitchen, 1.5 baths, open loft for sleeping, and deck overlooking the waterfall. In combination, Firefly Cottage and Friefly Retreat make for a great option for gathering with others. We have keyless entry and security cameras overseeing entries and fiber optic broadband service. Our home provides a perfect getaway for artists, writers, nature lovers, sled heads, or for family gatherings (together with our Retreat), romantic getaways, and friends weekends.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Loft and waterfall may be a concern, view photos.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Along with Retreat we're an ideal spot for groups.
Pets
No pets allowed
Consideration for special situations
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Kindly limit smoking to 100' away from cottages.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Along with Retreat we're an ideal spot for groups.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Munnsville
Located in Munnsville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gerrit Smith Estate and Oneida Community Mansion House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Erie Canal Historic State Park and Oxbow Falls Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Reid Athletic Center or Utica Rome Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Munnsville, NY
What's nearby
- Airborne Adventures Ballooning - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Colgate University - 20 min drive - 24.2 km
- Turning Stone Casino - 26 min drive - 27.1 km
- Vernon Downs Casino - 27 min drive - 24.0 km
- Hamilton College - 40 min drive - 30.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ray Brothers BBQ - 10 min drive
- The Fort - 9 min drive
- Copper Turret - 10 min drive
- Quack's Village Inn - 13 min drive
- Hotel Solsville - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robert A.
1 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Robert A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lor B.
3 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th Time
Lor B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori E.
20 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle Y.
8 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle D.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical!
Michelle D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
LouAnn O.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upstate Hideaway
LouAnn O.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa K.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of heaven
Lisa K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dominique S.
17 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simmz
Dominique S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
DCN
10 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
DCN
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
JESSICA R.
14 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
JESSICA R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brianne G.
3 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
Brianne G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara W.
31 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture purfect
Tara W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing waterfall retreat
Melissa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nachman U.
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Retreat
Nachman U.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kyle D.
22 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay
Kyle D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alissa S.
31 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Alissa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen H.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation weekend
Kathleen H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad H.
12 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Setting
Brad H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alicia B.
3 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years getaway
Alicia B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emily G.
14 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing
Emily G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lor B.
23 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd Visit
Lor B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher R.
2 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot on Earth
Christopher R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
28 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great therapy
Michael C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
David C.
29 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setting
David C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
About the host
Hosted by Robin Hargrave
Keith (the hands that do) and Robin (the big idea girl) grew up in Mexico, NY. Our favorite season is ORANGE basketball season, followed a close second by camping season. When Robin graduated from SU's School of Architecture and Keith from Clarkson University we started our A&E careers and family in Rhode Island. A decade later we found we had to move "home" to New York, nothing quite compares to Upstate for us. Lima, near Rochester, became our new home base where we've raised a nature loving family. Our three children love the outdoors, camping, hiking, exploring and scuba diving. In the fall of 2016 we found this property on a fluke and fell in love all over again!
Why they chose this property
Avid campers for over 30 years, we finally found a permanent piece of serenity to call our own on Stockbridge Falls in Munnsville. Each year we would search for the perfect piece of calm while camping with our family. We've explored the Adirondacks, RV'ed cross country, frequented hike in sites and we believe we have finally found the best campsite ever on Stockbridge Falls. (Partially because we're getting too old to sleep on the ground!) We are thrilled to share our Cottage and Retreat (and maybe soon the Lodge too!) at Firefly Falls, right on the middle cascade of Stockbridge Falls with our guests looking for the peace and solitude vacation time deserves. How we became Firefly Falls: After a long, hot day of renovations and improvement, in which we'd had all the windows and doors open to catch all the breezes, we laid down to sleep. After a moment of rest we opened our eyes to see the flickering glow of fireflies had filled the Cottage. It added just one more element of magic to our favorite place to be together. We hope you love our home away from home as much as we do.
What makes this property unique
Our solitude will draw you in, the gentle roar of our waterfall will captivate and our cottages will encourage you to slow down, relax and enjoy nature. You definitely need a car to get here and explore all the great offerings of the local area but you just might just decide to sit on the deck, cook on the grill, play board or card games at our massive table and sing around the campfire... those are our summer plans!
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