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SERENE Country Retreat! 6 miles to Ithaca & Hiking

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A modern living room with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a TV, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, pendant lighting, and a dining area with chairs.
A dining area with a glass table surrounded by four chairs, a pendant light, and a small wooden table with bottles.
A single-story house with a front porch, a red door, and a small front yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Brooktondale, NY
  • Place, Six Mile Creek Vineyard
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Ithaca College
    ‪18 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

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About the neighborhood

Brooktondale

Located in Brooktondale, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Danby Town Hall and The History Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cornell Botanic Gardens and Puddledockers. Ready for a night out? Consider Schoellkopf Field and Stewart Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Brooktondale, NY

What's nearby

  • Six Mile Creek Vineyard - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Cornell University - 16 min drive - 16.0 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Juicy’s Shanty - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Althorp House West - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪bar 2 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪bar 7 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kendal's Kibash - ‬11 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. Hungerford Hill and Reis Tennis Center 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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