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Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cooperstown, NY
  • Glimmerglass State Park
  • Otsego Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Glimmerglass Festival
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown

Large summer cottage ideal for

• Family groups participating in Baseball camp
• Friend groups
• Golf groups
• Opera lovers

The home features a large living area ideal for relaxing, and disconnecting, a full kitchen, and great porch with a barbecue. It includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms: a master bedroom with queen bed, and a two-twin bedroom, each with an en-suite bathroom, a double and a single bedroom with shared en-suite bathroom. There is an additional cot for a child available. Bedrooms have in window air conditioning.
The cabin was built in the 1910’s and maintains a largely original retro feel. It is surrounded by woods and up the hill from the historic Otsego Golf Club. The Glimmerglass Opera is within a mile of the property. It is nearby Glimmerglass State Park and visitors can take advantage of one of several boat rental locations along the lake.
Available mid-June through mid-September. Please check our calendar for available dates.

Property manager

Arthur Clarke Jr.

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Springfield Center

Located in Springfield Center, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Hyde Hall and Farmers' Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cooperstown Dreams Park and Glimmerglass State Park. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Cooperstown, NY

What's nearby

  • Otsego Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Otsego Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Glimmerglass Festival - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hyde Hall - 11 min drive - 4.7 km
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame - 18 min drive - 16.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mingo Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tally-Ho Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lake House Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kelly's Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New York Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown located?

Situated in Springfield Center, this golf holiday home is steps away from Otsego Lake and Otsego Golf Club. Glimmerglass Festival and Glimmerglass State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex v.

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

Hidden Gem - Rustic Old World Charm

Beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Very nice!

Great alternative to Cooperstown hotels. Beautiful lake side (short walk) setting.

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

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

Amazing property

We had a great stay! The phoenix cottage is an amazing property. So much character and history. It’s an old house but we loved the charm. The views surrounding the property are beautiful. The homeowners were helpful and kind and very easy to work with. I would recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Susan R.

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

Well located, spacious property that shows its age

The location, layout, and spaciousness of the house were excellent, maybe a large family stay very comfortable. However, I expected more updates in the kitchen and bathrooms, and the cleanliness of the house was unsatisfactory. An old pair of dirty socks were left near the bed, the bathroom mat was dirty with hair, many kitchen items were dirty, etc…. and the owner should consider a new housekeeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer

We had a packed event schedule in Cooperstown so we couldn't fully take advantage of this historic home, but we appreciated the short commute to Cooperstown nonetheless, and being away from the Hall of Fame weekend crowds was welcome. This house is great - kept in its 1920 look, but with modern conveniences. Just up the hill from the golf course clubhouse where you can get a rundown of the full Clarke-Ryerson family history from "Pork Chop," who runs the course (great course as well). The great room is beautiful with high ceilings and the bedrooms are roomy with full bathrooms, and all of the bedrooms are situated around the great room, which is a really good layout. The kitchen is classic old-school even down to the red paint color and diner style table, which is just fine functionality wise and actually really fun. We wish we could have enjoyed the outdoor covered patio, but didn't have the time! Bottom line, we loved it and would have liked to share it with more of our family and friends - alas, we had it all to ourselves, which wasn't such a bad thing! Thank you, Hyde!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Perfect place

It is a cool and unique property. Very relaxed. Has everything you need. Very quiet and private. Comfortable. Just great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Fantastic House

Phoenix cottage is on a hill overlooking a golf course ans a lake and it is magical. Living in queens like we do , coming here was literally a breath of fresh air. Our host was there to greet us when we arrived. I would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

dawn b.

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

Spacious Comfortable House

Everything as described. Host was helpful and responded to our needs promptly. Great place for golfers and easy trip to all local attractions and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Perfect family meetup

This beautiful home was the perfect meeting place for my family from all parts of NY state. And the perfect place for our 1 year old twins to roam around and explore. Comfy, unique, spacious, and importantly enough bathrooms for everyone. Only 15 min to just about everywhere in any direction. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Wonderful cottage in serene setting

Wonderful experience, unique, beautiful cottage. We love older places with character and this fit the bill!! Quiet, beautiful area and we would definitely come again! Our dogs loved it too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

margaret h.

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

Lovely stay

Comfortable casual summer cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Great Communication and Property

We had a terrific time stay here. Very roomy and fit all of our needs. Excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Spacious Cabin on Otsego Lake

Great summer retreat on a golf course about 8 miles from Cooperstown. Private with a large great room for entertaining. Four bedroom and three baths with an eclectic decor We hosted a July 4th picnic and visited many local attractions. Great hosts. Helpful when you needed them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raoul B.

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

Lovely cottage by the lake

Sophie's cottage is charming, well-located, ample in space and charmingly decorated. It was perfect for our week in Cooperstown!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mercy B.

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

Rustic Retreat

We enjoyed the location right on the golf course. We walked two minutes to have our coffee by the lake. Cooperstown and The Glimmerglass Festival were extremely convenient to get to. All in all, a great vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Colleen T.

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

Phoenix House Stay

Had a great time at a lovely setting near the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Daniela G.

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

Second time at Phoenix House and we will be back!

We love the house and the location! The property, a 1910 cottage, is extra comfortable and we love the unique extra spacious layout and amazing decor. It has a few small drawbacks which hopefully will be fixed with time: low water pressure, not very hot water, somewhat dated outdoor furniture.. But we overall really loved being here, Hyde is a responsive and very pleasant host, and will hope to come back again and again :) !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

The country life...

Our family stayed for two weeks and we very much enjoyed it. The cottage is awash with character and peacefully sits atop a hill surrounded by the Otsego Golf Club. The clubhouse is a great spot to idle an hour or two chatting with the friendly locals and sampling the local beer. Our hosts were attentive and thoughtful with simple details like an assortment of fresh herbs from their garden which we put to good use. We enjoy the outdoors and willingly share its beauty with the delicate life that flourishes in nature's bounty. The cottage is perfect for a nature's getaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M.

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

lovely home in idyllic setting!

Had a wonderful mid-summer stay in this beautiful house right on the Otsego Golf Club, with sweeping views of the lake; clean and lovely; we were very well attended to by our hosts throughout our stay, and the house is exactly as it looks in the pictures.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Nelida M.

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

How we liked the home

I like the place, quite charming and with all proper utilities. We like the historical quality and nice moments that come with renting such an old home from early 1900.. The host was very nice and responded quickly to upgrading the WiFi as it was non-existent when we arrived. One thing is, the property looks right at the Golf Club House down the small hill... I did not expect to look straight on to the Golf Club and the cars parked outside the Club.. None of the images depicting the home on VRBO show the Club. There was also a huge mountain of dirt outside the home right in front of the main view of the mountain! Also not shown in any of the images on VRBO. Otherwise charming, and old school sitting on beautiful land. Thank you for our stay and we are reccomending your place warmly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Steeped in history

I loved this house. I wanted something unique and full of charm and this was exactly it. Lots of space for the family. Hyde Clarke met us when we arrived and had turned on the lights and the bedroom AC units- very thoughtful. Beautiful secluded setting. We were there for Cooperstown- so unfortunately did not get as much time there as I would have liked. Drive to Dreams Park is an easy 20-25 minutes. Lake access is 10 minutes away at Glimmerglass State Park. Be sure to visit Hyde Hall for the family history!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

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

Cooperstown Dreams Park vacation

We looked at many places and chose to stay at The Phoenix Cottage because of it’s charm and location, love the golf course. It was about a 25 minute, pretty drive to Dreams Park. The drive was not a problem as it was nice to have a relaxing place to return to after games. Hyde was welcoming and hospitable. He greeted us upon our late arrival. Jan and Jeff at the Lake Otsego Golf Cub are lovely and have a nice selection of craft beers and golf course in great condition. We hope one day to return to Cooperstown and would definitely return to Phoenix Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lesa B.

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

Cute home with lots of character

Loved staying here while attending Cooperstown. Enjoyed getting away from all the chaos everyday as we headed back to this cute home located in the woods and near the lake. The owner was always very responsive. We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Danielle K.

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

Character and charm

We stayed at the cottage while our boys played baseball and our husbands coached. The drive was beautiful and although it took over 25 minutes to get there it was a very peaceful drive. The house has a large sitting area and enough bedrooms to make the six of us comfy. I’d like to stress that It is an old cottage with a lot of charm. Do not come in expecting hotel like accommodations. The bedding and towels were new, but the fixtures are dated. The property allowed the other boys to fish and golf for the little time we were off the ball field. The property manager was very friendly upon check in and responsive when we locked ourselves out. (Door locks on its own, so carry a key even if you all leave to walk the property). If charm and character is your thing, I’d most definitely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Na

Lovely place situated amongst gorgeous views of the mountains and lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Arthur Clarke Jr.

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Why they chose this property

The property has been in my family for several generations and has been used as a summer holiday retreat.

What makes this property unique

Uniquely located on the only private property within the grounds of the Otsego Golf Club, one of the 10 oldest in the US.

Languages:

English
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