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SERENE Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & Hiking

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Exterior
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cozy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Brooktondale, NY
  • Place, Cornell Botanic Gardens
    ‪17 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

SERENE Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & Hiking

Come unwind and take in the beautiful views in this spacious and serene space. Private main level apt above a lower level apt in a two-family home. Separate entrance. Peaceful location and proximity to gorgeous hiking/waterfalls or winter skiing. Enjoy wildlife, the sunrise over the valley and the vast farmland that surrounds the home. Driveway parking. Contactless Check-in. Conveniently located. 15min to downtown Ithaca, Treman and Buttermilk Falls. 4min to the famous Brookton Market Cafe!

THE SPACE
The space was designed with comfort, convenience and cleanliness in mind. The large leather couch, blankets, 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 maker, Keurig with Coffee/Tea & Creamer, Cookware, Dishes, Glassware, Utensils, Dishwasher and more. Other items like a blowdryer are also provided. Feel free to message me with any questions!

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

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Our neighborhood and apartment is serene and quiet. If we are home, you will hear some movement 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

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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
Our neighbors are important to us. Please respect
Must be mindful and respectful of people in the lo
Please don’t rearrange our furniture, don’t eat in

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2811352
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Brooktondale

Located in Brooktondale, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Buttermilk Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Reis Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Schoellkopf Field. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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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 SERENE Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & Hiking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SERENE Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & Hiking located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Danby State Forest, Six Mile Creek Vineyard, and Eastern Heights Park. Reis Tennis Center and Danby Town Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

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

Clean, comfortable, lovely place with wonderful view

Maria's place in Caroline was great! Perfect for our family of 4 during our trip to the area for a college tour and sightseeing. The view was beautiful, the place well-appointed. I recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

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

Girls get away.

Our trip was excellent. The home was clean and well stocked. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is very clean and totally updated. Host provided more than any other place I have stayed. (Even white vinegar so we made poached eggs for breakfast!) The view is beautiful and coffee on deck each morning was sooo relaxing! We loved our stay here. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

Family Wedding

Our nephew got married this weekend. The house was close to the rehearsal dinner and even closer to the wedding venue. The house was beautiful, well appointed and the views were spectacular! We loved having coffee on the deck and enjoying the wonderful weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Absolutely a great location and view was amazing. Property was lovely and very functional. The only issue was it appaears it was not cleaned. the refrigerator had an terrible odor and the bedrooms had dead bugs everywhere Headboards and floors. The kitchen counters were sticky and all around the toaster were crumbs and a few ants. I am sure this was an oversite and not a reason not to return. ONe could see the property was generally well cared for. We talked about staying again when we visit family next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2022
Hi Grace! I'm so sorry and flabbergasted to hear this was your experience. If you would have let me know, I would have sent the cleaning crew out immediately. All of our guests rave about the cleanliness of the space as this is one of our top priorities. This may be due to new staff hired by the cleaning company and it is unacceptable. I've already addressed this with them and please be sure to reach out in the future. We had no idea. That's what I'm here for.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alethea J.

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

Charming

Our stay was very nice-exactly as pictured. Stylish, clean and welcoming. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Caroline's place: a five-star Finger Lakes experience!

GF and I spent three days in late June at Caroline's lovely home just to the east of Ithaca. Furnishings were very complete and comfortable, water from the shower was hot and abundant, and the Internet connection was fast and stable. For us, an added bonus was the fireflys' nightly riotous lightshow extravaganza as viewed from the back deck, accompanied by hours of starry skies. Caroline's home is convient to Ithaca and a pleasant, scenic drive to Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake. I recommend Caroline's home without qualification!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorressa T.

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

Beauty!!!

Our stay at Maria’s ‘home away from home’ was a wonderful stay and very family friendly!! We really enjoyed our stay and would love to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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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