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"Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

"Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment

"Keep Life Simple" – Blue Door Basement Apartment
Cooperstown Getaway | Peaceful Country Stay

Just 6 miles to Cooperstown Dreams Park | 16 miles to Oneonta All Star Village

Whether you're in town for baseball, a countryside escape, or just passing through, our “Keep Life Simple” Blue Door apartment offers the perfect place to unwind and recharge.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Otsego County, this cozy 1-bedroom apartment is located in the basement of a single-family home, with its own private entrance through the blue door at the back of the house.

Enjoy simple pleasures: wake up to birdsong, sip your morning coffee as a distant rooster greets the day, and wind down with a front-row seat to the firefly show in the evening. It's a peaceful place to reset, yet just 15 minutes from local restaurants and attractions.

Perfect for:

Extended family members supporting their little slugger at Dreams Park or All Star Village

Friends and family celebrating a graduate from SUNY Oneonta or Hartwick College

Couples or solo travelers seeking a quiet, scenic stopover

Baseball fans visiting the Hall of Fame in nearby Cooperstown



The Space:

1 Bedroom with Queen Bed

Sofa that folds into a daybed

Foldable Cot available

The entire apartment sleeps 2 comfortably. (up to 4 max)


Distances:

6 mi to Cooperstown Dreams Park

8 mi to Cooperstown / National Baseball Hall of Fame

16 mi to Oneonta All Star Village

17 mi to SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College

Need more space? The upstairs single-family home is also available to rent.
https://www.vrbo.com/en-ca/cottage-rental/p2977501vb

Follow your inner arrow and explore the HeART(wick) of Otsego County. We’d love to host you!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We rent the upstairs home as well, please be mindful of your noise level.
Do not flush anything except for toilet paper. Not even "flushable" products.
Please use the humidifier and fan while showering—it's a basement apartment, so this helps reduce moisture and keeps the space fresh.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2524808vb
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: 25
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

About the area

Cooperstown

Located in Cooperstown, this apartment is in a rural area. Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf and Rookie's Craft House are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Baseball Hall of Fame and Rail Explorers Cooperstown. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clark Sports Center or Doubleday Field. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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What's nearby

  • Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Montezuma Winery - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Rookie's Craft House - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Cooperstown Dreams Park - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame - 15 min drive - 15.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪New York Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hawkeye Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment?

As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment on 26 May 2026 start from £149, 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 "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf, Cooperstown Dreams Park and Rookie's Craft House. Montezuma Winery and Bassett Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place to stay if you're in town for Cooperstown tournaments or need a break from city life. Pet friendly, very quiet and serene with a beautiful backdrop of gardens, flowers and mountains. The wifi signal was strong and definitely the icing on the cake, in case you need to work remotely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just what we needed. Great accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Cooperstown Getaway

Apartment had everything we could possibly need for a quick getaway while in town for a baseball tournament. Very conveniently located: 10 minutes from Dreams Park, 10 minutes into downtown Cooperstown and so pleasantly tucked away for quiet evenings. Vanessa & Colton were amazing hosts - 10/10 would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy K.

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

It was exactly what we were looking for.

This was a great rental. Close to town and the rental process was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thank you! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia T.

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

Dreams Park

Nice place…good location to Dreams Park!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Only 10mins away!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert b.

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

cooperstown

GREAT place off the beaten path
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Exactly what we needed

Small, convinent and just what we needed for a place to stay for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Weekend at Cooperstown.

Apartment was nice. Nice stay for a weekend of baseball.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2022
oh thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete K.

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

Perfect for what we needed.

We needed a pet friendly place to stay while while our son played at Dreamspark. This was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
We enjoyed your well behaved pets!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Cooperstown Dreams Park Visit

Nice place in a beautiful spot. The hosts were friendly and responded to my questions quickly. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful setting, convenient to downtown Cooperstown

Peaceful and beautiful setting outside of Cooperstown. Convenient location to restaurants and The Baseball Hall of Fame. Owners were very friendly and responsive. The fire flies were amazing to see!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Communication
Could hear footsteps and everything from upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Absolutely gorgeous surroundings

I stayed here for a few days while my son played baseball. It’s about 10 minutes from the Dream Park fields. I would definitely recommend for 1 to 3 people, possibly looking for a less expensive place to stay. The area is very serene and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

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

Cooperstown week

Wonderful stay. Apartment was clean and had everything that you could need. Outdoor was equipped with fire pit, BBQ and chairs. Very nice would definitely stay again. Great communication with home owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to hold up for the weekend. Recommendation: If you bring a digital antenna to use the television in the bedroom to watch local channel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Hartwick and Cooperstown area flat

A small basement apartment. Comfortable and cozy for one person or a couple. A quite serene location good a a base for visits to the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Father's Day

Awesome location, peaceful as advertised and just a great way to celebrate Father's Day with my mom and Dad. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin K.

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

Totally Sufficient.

It won’t blow you away, but it gets the job done.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

As Advertised, perfect

Stayed for sons baseball tourney at Dreams Park. Place was great for my purpose. Early July, weather was very humid, a dehumidifier would have been good to have. But the place was very comfortable (has a floor fan and AC).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Thank you! There is a dehumidifier in the bathroom.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lori W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

2 day stay

Was pretty clean, but the corners were not. The beds were extremely uncomfortable and load every time we moved or rolled over. The one thing most people want when staying away from home is a comfortable bed and decent sheets. Shower head was entirely too big for the size of the shower and shower floor was slippery. If some of these things were corrected, I would stay there again. Host was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
Hey! Thank you for the feedback, we will work on getting new mattresses
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi R.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Cooperstown

Just what we needed for a trip to Cooperstown to watch ball games. We traveled with our small dog who was welcomed here. A bit confusing initially getting in, "second driveway" was actually the first on our approach to the property thus the confusion. Futon bed was a bit unstable and LOUD with creaks, if the trundle feature was used it would block the exit. Everything needed a good scrub. Owners were very nice and accommodating. Welcomed us with flowers and snacks. Very relaxing area I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2022
Hi Jodi, Thank you for the review. We added a sign "VRBO PARKING" to the correct driveway. The trundle feature is on wheels to pull out from exit. We also got rid of the area rugs to show the beautiful floor. Hopefully we'll have time to paint too. We appreciate your patience and feedback, and are looking forward to your stay again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Curt L.

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

Efficient Clean

We couldn’t tune in any TV channels on the TV and were unclear how to contact the property manager. The Sulfur odor of the water was unpleasant. Exterior lighting from driveway to the door were limited. Overall, the unit fit our needs. It was neat clean and as advertised. The setting was nice overlooking the trees and fields.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2022
Hi Curt, Thank you for your feedback. We are working on making those parts better. In regards to contacting us, we messaged you through the VRBO app. We are always available on there and by email. We appreciate your stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Davina A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Noise level above

The property in its self was nice. The guest that stayed above me was very noisy. After asking for consideration nothing changed. The noice (running, jumping, dragging of furniture) took place from morning to night. I found that to be very inconsiderate and rude.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2025
Hi Davina, We apologize for the inconsiderate guest above. As the host we took your review seriously and put felt furniture pads on all of the furniture, we provided a large area rug, and we also placed ear plugs in the guest bedroom. We would love to host you again, and ensure your stay is quiet is peaceful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Karla P.

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

Time at Cooperstown

The location was great. The host was very kind, attended to the issue to repair the washing machine.Suggestions--Remind the upstairs renters that other guests are in the apt below--it is very noisy and it seemed like both sets of upstairs guests used the washer/dryer all of the time at all hours. The washer/dryer is right next to the bedroom/bathroom of the downstairs apt and all conversations, etc can be heard. Also there is only a sheer curtain on the bedroom window--so while it is in the county, when the upstairs guests come down to do laundry they could see in the bedroom. The place is decorated nice and the plants are a great added touch. It would be nice if another vehicle could fit in the drive--as our kids wanted to stop by to eat together one afternoon, but there is not a place for another vehicle to park. --Just some suggestions,
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
No tv and DVD player didn’t work properly. No clean cookware, all broken and dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Vanessa

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Hi!
I’m from Long Island, NY, and now happily call Central New York home. I work at NY Goat Yoga, where I get to combine the calming benefits of yoga with the joy and laughter of animal therapy—yes, baby goats included! I love being a host because I enjoy creating a space where others can relax, reconnect, and feel at home. Sharing that experience with guests is truly rewarding.

Why they chose this property

I chose Hartwick because, quite simply, it's the heart of Otsego County. Here, you get the peace and beauty of country living, with quick and easy access to the vibrant small-town charm of Cooperstown and the college-town energy of Oneonta. It’s the best of both worlds—tranquil and convenient.

What makes this property unique

What makes my property unique?
It’s simple. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need—a quiet place to recharge, reflect, and just enjoy life’s little pleasures.

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