8/10 Good
daniel l.
27 May 2025
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Rainy, but good host
daniel l.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Cabin
Lookout Camping Pod
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 1
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Freeville, NY
- Cornell University22 min drive
- Ithaca Commons24 min drive
- Ithaca College25 min drive
- Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 1)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
About this property
Lookout Camping Pod
A Solo 1-Room non-electric Pod Cabin for the forest loving adventurer who is looking for a quiet space in the woods to find peace. The Lookout Pod cabin is dedicated to a beloved Outdoorsman who was part of the Camp Earth Connection family. It sits on the edge of a hill looking over the wildlife ponds through a forest of hardwoods and pines. It has a single bed, a lantern, a small desk, and dresser. It is adjacent to miles of trails in the Hammond Hill State Forest. CEC and the cabins are an alcohol and drug free facility.
Access to hot showers, bathrooms ,high speed WiFi and other amenities at the main camp, a short walk from the cabin. The Lookout Pod is a unique and special wooden cabin for the solo outdoor adventurer. It has a rechargeable Lantern and fan, and for those who need to stay connected, WiFi is accessible on the deck and high speed WiFi is available at the main camp.
The Pod Cabins are a part of Camp Earth Connection (CEC), a small woodland campground, located on a beautiful parcel of land with 62 acres of forests and fields surrounded by the Hammond Hill State Forest. With just 18 cabins/campsites in total, each site is unique and offers different levels of privacy and solitude. Camp Earth Connection offers individuals and families a chance to connect with each other and nature in a peaceful beautiful setting. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited to ensure this peaceful atmosphere and to allow folks to find serenity through our natural environment.
At CEC we are environmentally conscientious and do our best to preserve the natural surroundings and natural resources. We incorporate composting and recycling into our daily routine. We understand the importance of reducing the amount of resources we use, and re-using and re-generating whenever possible.
Access to hot showers, bathrooms ,high speed WiFi and other amenities at the main camp, a short walk from the cabin. The Lookout Pod is a unique and special wooden cabin for the solo outdoor adventurer. It has a rechargeable Lantern and fan, and for those who need to stay connected, WiFi is accessible on the deck and high speed WiFi is available at the main camp.
The Pod Cabins are a part of Camp Earth Connection (CEC), a small woodland campground, located on a beautiful parcel of land with 62 acres of forests and fields surrounded by the Hammond Hill State Forest. With just 18 cabins/campsites in total, each site is unique and offers different levels of privacy and solitude. Camp Earth Connection offers individuals and families a chance to connect with each other and nature in a peaceful beautiful setting. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited to ensure this peaceful atmosphere and to allow folks to find serenity through our natural environment.
At CEC we are environmentally conscientious and do our best to preserve the natural surroundings and natural resources. We incorporate composting and recycling into our daily routine. We understand the importance of reducing the amount of resources we use, and re-using and re-generating whenever possible.
Property manager
Eshay Rausch
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Brooktondale
Brooktondale is home to this cabin. Buttermilk Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cornell Botanic Gardens and Shipwreck Golf Amusement Center. Cascades Indoor Waterpark and Puddledockers are also worth visiting.
Freeville, NY
What's nearby
- Cornell University - 22 min drive - 24.2 km
- Ithaca Commons - 24 min drive - 25.7 km
- Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 24 min drive - 25.0 km
- Ithaca College - 25 min drive - 26.7 km
- Buttermilk Falls State Park - 26 min drive - 26.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Toad's Too - 12 min drive
- Brewer’s Cafe and Taproom - 12 min drive
- June's Café and Pizzeria - 10 min drive
- Village Taqueria and Grill - 10 min drive
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10/10
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About the host
Hosted by Eshay Rausch
My life's work has included designing and implementing outdoor spaces and activities that are inclusive and anti-biased for families, children and adults to connect with nature and each other. Camp Earth Connection started as a children's camp and in 2015 evolved into a Woodland Campground & Retreat and Environmental Educational Center. Camp Earth Connection provides a welcoming space to all, with a warm welcome to individuals who identify as LGBTQ, as well as people from the BIPOC Community who may not have always felt safe in wilderness settings; And to all people who want to share a peaceful and amazing experience in nature.
Why they chose this property
Camp Earth Connection is a beautiful and serene camp, nestled in the middle of the Hammond Hill Forest. Your hosts Eshay and Druid(camp pup) will greet you when you arrive and give you an orientation to the camp to help you get acclimated. Camp Earth Connection(CEC) is a small campground with just 18 camp/cabin sites, plus adjacent to the camp, in Eshay's Forest, there are 3 additional cabins/cottages with full amenities. When you stay at CEC, you have the opportunity to camp at your comfort level (or challenge yourself with less amenities) and experience nature in the raw.
What makes this property unique
Guests can choose to have some peaceful alone time or be more engaged in our small community during our community campfires,
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Camp Earth Connection offers a free
Saturday Morning Campfire Pancake Breakfast.
CEC offers individuals and families a chance to connect with each other and nature in a peaceful beautiful setting. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited to ensure this peaceful atmosphere and to allow folks to find serenity through our natural environment. CEC welcomes and values people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We do our best to make sure our guests feel safe, cared for and respected. We of course expect the same in return.
At CEC we are environmentally conscientious and do our best to preserve the natural surroundings and natural resources. We incorporate composting and recycling into our daily routine. We understand the importance of reducing the amount of resources we use, and re-using and re-generating whenever possible.
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Camp Earth Connection offers a free
Saturday Morning Campfire Pancake Breakfast.
CEC offers individuals and families a chance to connect with each other and nature in a peaceful beautiful setting. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited to ensure this peaceful atmosphere and to allow folks to find serenity through our natural environment. CEC welcomes and values people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We do our best to make sure our guests feel safe, cared for and respected. We of course expect the same in return.
At CEC we are environmentally conscientious and do our best to preserve the natural surroundings and natural resources. We incorporate composting and recycling into our daily routine. We understand the importance of reducing the amount of resources we use, and re-using and re-generating whenever possible.
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