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Dave G.
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Vacation Like Gatsby's Butler On A Historic 500-Acre Fairy Tale Estate
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft
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Explore the area
221 Centennial Farm lane, Gilbertsville, NY, 13776
- Cooperstown Dreams Park
- Cooperstown All Star Village Fields39 min drive
- State University of New York-Oneonta42 min drive
- Sidney, NY (SXY-Sidney Municipal)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Vacation Like Gatsby's Butler On A Historic 500-Acre Fairy Tale Estate
Get away from it all and vacation like a Standard Oil heir at this gorgeous country estate, open to the public for the first time since its prewar conception.
Steeped in wealthy history, this former Butler's House, on the estate of the widow of Al Bostwick, son of Standard Oil millionaire Jabez Bostwick (and heirs of a Standard Oil founder and Rockefeller partner), has been recently restored and available to the public. Built in the early 1900s by the Free Masons and designed by the same architect that designed the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown. The view of the surrounding 500 acres overlooking the Butternut Valley and endless hiking trails provides a peaceful retreat from the city and get away for the week or weekend with friends and family.
Steeped in wealthy history, this former Butler's House, on the estate of the widow of Al Bostwick, son of Standard Oil millionaire Jabez Bostwick (and heirs of a Standard Oil founder and Rockefeller partner), has been recently restored and available to the public. Built in the early 1900s by the Free Masons and designed by the same architect that designed the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown. The view of the surrounding 500 acres overlooking the Butternut Valley and endless hiking trails provides a peaceful retreat from the city and get away for the week or weekend with friends and family.
Property manager
Albert Geldmacher/Property Manager
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gilbertsville
Located in Gilbertsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Bullthistle Model Railroad Society Museum and Northeast Classic Car Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Big Four Bridge and Chenango County Historical Society Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Gilbertsville, NY
What's nearby
- Cooperstown All Star Village Fields - 39 min drive - 27.8 km
- Foothills Performing Arts Center - 41 min drive - 32.5 km
- State University of New York-Oneonta - 42 min drive - 32.8 km
- Unadilla Motocross - 44 min drive - 44.0 km
- Hartwick College - 46 min drive - 32.1 km
Restaurants
- Old Mill Restaurant - 16 min drive
- Empire House Restaurant Bar - 6 min drive
- Korner Stone Restaurant - 13 min drive
- The Old Mill - 16 min drive
- Brookside Tavern - 16 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Albert Geldmacher/Property Manager
We are the first non-heirs to own this property. We purchased the property, several other structures (The Main house, Carriage House, Linen house, Farm House, Village Farms Barn complex, etc.) and over 550 acres because we are crazy about horses and history. We've tried to maintain the charm of yesteryear while providing updates, also. At The Butler's House at Centennial Farms, it's all about enjoying the rewards from a life of working hard. Cheers!
Why they chose this property
Construction began on Centennial Farms Manor in 1914, was placed on hold due to the War, then completed between 1917 and 1920. The widow of Al Bostwick, son of Standard Oil millionaire Jabez Bostwick, remarried attorney Fitch Gilbert, Jr. and they spent summers here, vacationing with her children. One of her children, George Herbert 'Pete' Bostwick, is the most legendary polo player of all time, as well as a tennis champ and a steeplechase winner. The history of this place is phenomenal. We are the only owners since the Bostwick/Gilbert family to own the place and we have tried to keep the historical charm intact. Please, be our guests!
What makes this property unique
Solitude. If you'd like to dance through the acres of soft green lawn in your jammies, have at it. You will only have to share the serenity with the deer, the birds, and the trickling brook just across the lawn. Enjoy some peace
Languages:
English
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