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MODERN Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & hiking

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior detail
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Brooktondale, NY
  • Place, Six Mile Creek Vineyard
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ithaca College
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

MODERN Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & hiking

Private space with beautiful views. Peaceful location and proximity to wonderful hiking or snowshoeing/skiing. Conveniently located. Separate Entrace. Driveway parking. Contactless Check-in. Enjoy wildlife, the sunrise over the valley and the vast farmland that surrounds the home. 6 miles to Shindagin Hollow State Forest and Six Mile Creek Winery. 10min to Ithaca. 4min to the famous Brookton Market Cafe. I am happy to provide suggestions for things to do and look forward to hosting you!

THE SPACE
The space was designed with comfort, convenience and cleanliness in mind. The large leather couch, blankets, touch lamp with phone charger docks, WiFi and Smart TV offer you a cozy reprieve after an adventurous day. The Kitchen is stocked with necessities for Meal Prep, Filtered Water Pitcher, Ice Trays, Keurig with Coffee/Tea & Creamer, Cookware, Dishware, Glassware, Utensils, Dishwasher and more. Other items like a blowdryer, iron and ironing board are also provided. Walk-out daylight basement apartment - 30% of space underground and the rest is at ground level. Feel free to message me with any questions!

GUEST ACCESS
Guests have access to the entire apartment with separate private entrance.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Our neighborhood and apartment is serene and quiet. If we are home, you will hear some foot steps and possible occasional barking when the mail carrier comes around :).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2215366vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Brooktondale

Located in Brooktondale, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Buttermilk Falls State Park and Ithaca Falls Natural Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Reis Tennis Center or Robert J. Kane Sports Complex. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Brooktondale, NY

What's nearby

  • Six Mile Creek Vineyard - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Cornell Botanic Gardens - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Ithaca College - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Cornell University - 19 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juicy’s Shanty - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Celebrations Banquet Facility - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eastern Heights Tiki Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Timber Mansion - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪bar 2 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MODERN Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & hiking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at MODERN Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & hiking?

As of 11 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MODERN Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & hiking on 1 Nov 2026 start from £194, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at MODERN Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & hiking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MODERN Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & hiking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MODERN Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & hiking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MODERN Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & hiking located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Danby State Forest, Ithaca Commons and Six Mile Creek Vineyard. Eastern Heights Park and Reis Tennis Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful bucolic setting, very nice property with easy parking, and a very helpful and communicative owner!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bucolic peace and quiet

Lovely country setting but close to Ithaca's conveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
So wonderful to have you! I look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from hustle and bustle

Unit was very clean and as advertised. Maria was very responsive when we contacted her with questions. The location is just outside of Ithaca, so you will need to drive 15-20 minutes if you want your conveniences.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Basement Apt

Basement apartment needing dehumidifier running all the time made it a little musty and noisy in a severe heat wave. Other than that it was comfortable, attractive and well located for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
Hi Ellen! So glad you enjoyed your stay. The heat wave was quite intense and being surrounded by rich vegetation in the country would require the dehumidifier. In the future, please feel free to reach out. We would have been happy to find a comfortable solution for you :).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

immaculate-- and the fireflies were a plus!

This is a one-bedroom apartment beneath the host's home. The apartment was sparkling, and the host had thoughtfully provided pretty much everything one might need in this kind of rental. Towels are really nice and soft (my thing!) The one thing the descriptions don't mention is that this time of year, the fields behind the house are FULL OF FIREFLIES and the entire field absolutely glitters after dark. It was nice to come "home" to!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
I am so glad you enjoyed the magic Claudia! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding apartment

The apartment was beautiful. very clean and neat. There is only one item I would like to bring attention to the owner. We have no experience with septic systems. Every time the toilet flushed there was a strong odor of sewer fumes in the hallway. We dont know if this was normal?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Hi Diane, since this has been brought to our attention we are actively addressing it. This is not normal and a new issue. As all of us know, home ownership requires constant maintenance. Thank you Diane.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Fine for our purposes

The unit is the lower section of a house. That surprised us, but it was fine. The space was clean and close enough to Ithaca campus. However, the A/C unit in the master bedroom was VERY loud and the space required a dehumidifier which was also running and blowing hot air so the room really never retained a good temperature. Since the unit is on sewer and septic be advised that when the shower is running an odor comes into the bedroom. Again not bad and with the hosts accessibility and communication the space was adequate for our purposes of moving our child to school.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
Hi Dana, we were unaware that you were experiencing an odor or the other things you mentioned. The AC unit is new and other guests have shared about its potency to keep the space cold. Perhaps the settings were not at maximum cooling. If we were made aware of these items, we would have addressed them immediately. The description of the property outlines that it is a walk-out daylight basement apartment which 30% of the space is "underground" and the rest is ground level. In the future please feel free to reach out to any host with issues during your stay so they may be rectified. Thank you for your feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vito D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting Daughter at Cornell

Great place to stay and an incredible host. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine. I highly recommend staying here. 10 minutes away from everything. Awesome place and can’t thank them enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and cozy

Nice and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

So. Lean she had everything available!!! Very cute place and very clean!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

I had a lovely stay at this property. Everything was clean and the location was quiet and exactly what I was looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit to Grandson and his family

Location was perfect for us. We were only about a mile from our grandson. The place was great for the two of us; had everything we needed. The host was very nice and did me a great favor. My only complaint would be the slight musty smell in the lower level unit. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite country setting

Enjoyed the peace and quite of the country setting.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing inside and out!

Me and my little family had a great time staying here. It was clean, well-appointed, and the location was breathtaking. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

THE STAY

very clean which is important to me
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harkesh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Memorable Stay in the lap of Nature

Beautiful vacation home in the midst of lush green surroundings. Very well managed and a clean property, exactly as described. All essential items for a relaxed vacation provided and very thoughtful of the owner to provide stuff which many a times we forget to carry. Enough qty. of blankets, towels etc provided for a comfortable stay. Safe and easily approachable place with private parking near to the entrance. Stayed with extended family with a kid and enjoyed every moment of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a lovely time exploring and coming back to a comfortable place. We had a few hiccups but our host promptly responded and made things right without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very well-done decorations and items offered with stay. Welcoming, clean and all that you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet location with easy drive to Cayuga & Ithaca

We really enjoyed how clean and nice this place was! It was an easy drive to Ithaca and Cayuga. Nicely stocked for a weekend trip. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The home was comfortable, clean, good amenities, and nicely furnished. Our host sent helpful info about where to go and what to do. She checked in during our stay to see if we needed anything. We had a very positive experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Maria Spada

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I fell in love with Ithaca and the surrounding area in 2012 and finally decided it was time to make it home. I love to travel and experience different cultures. Hosting as become another love of mine as I am able to share my home so others can experiences this magical place :)

Why they chose this property

Brooktondale is known as a beautiful place to live with a strong sense of community and neighborly love. The Brookton Market Cafe is my favorite gem outside of the local Gorges, Waterfalls, hiking, biking, lakes and wineries. Here you are able to experience a stay in the gorgeous countryside while still having the convenience of being close to the sights.

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Italian
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