Skip to main content
Entire home

Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!'

Photo gallery for Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!'

Property grounds
On the Lake !
Golf
Aerial view
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

View in a map
Delhi, NY
  • Place, West Branch Delaware River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bovina Town Hall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Andes Town Hall
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!'

Rippling Waters is a one of a kind 400-acre paradise with a 12-acre Private Lake surrounded by the essence of pristine nature while tucked away in a small valley on a mountaintop.
Hike miles of trails and savor our beautiful Lookout Point overlooking the Village of Delhi. Cool off with a Lakeside swim, explore the wildlife with a gentle boat ride, fish for your dinner or simply sit by the Lake..... slow the clock down while you reconnect with the essence of the natural wonders of Rippling Waters.
The Stable Apartment located on the second floor is accessed through the tack room with an added bonus of a small balcony overlooking the Lake & beautiful landscape.
So secluded yet only a ten minute drive to the village of Delhi where you can enjoy the local cafes, peruse little shops, do a little yoga or take a walk back in time with Delhi's historic architecture and more.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior
Cozy Log Cabin near Cooperstown Dreams park and All- Star Village
East Meredith
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
Cozy Log Cabin near Cooperstown Dreams park and All- Star Village

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1370017vb
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 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

About the area

Delhi

Located in Delhi, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. Hobart Book Village and Foothills Performing Arts Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Southside Mall and Pakatakan Farmers' Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cooperstown All Star Village Fields or Interskate 88.
View more Holiday homes in DelhiOpens in a new window
Map
Delhi, NY

What's nearby

  • West Branch Delaware River - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bovina Town Hall - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Andes Town Hall - 18 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Kortright Town Hall - 19 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Canada Falls - 27 min drive - 38.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hollow - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Meredith Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bee Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!'?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!' on 1 Jan, 2027 start from S$229, 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 Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!' located?

Situated in Delhi, this golf holiday home is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from West Branch Delaware River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Bovina Town Hall and Kortright Town Hall. Andes Town Hall is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a pleasure staying at this property. Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Happy to hear your Rippling Waters stay was a pleasure and very relaxing! Hope you'll visit again! Tom and Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a nice and serene place, a perfect getaway. Great fishing and floating on the lake. We enjoyed the privacy and large grounds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2025
Thanks for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to host such a nice and appreciative family. We're glad you enjoyed fishing and floating in the lake as well as relaxing on our beautiful grounds. All the Best, Laura & Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike o.

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

Relaxing stay

Great laid back stay, we rarely left.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vito I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here, and had a great time again! Fishing was awesome. Beautiful views and very peaceful. Hopefully can visit again in the near future! Laura and Tom are so sweet and good people. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
Thank you again for your great review! It's our pleasure to host you both again! We are happy to know you've made the most of your stay: fishing, hiking,visiting the horses et. and simply soaking up the serenity of Rippling Waters. We definitely look forward to welcoming you both again! All the Best, Tom & Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vito I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and very well maintained. The fishing was great, lots of fish. Had a lot of Fun. Laura and Tom were super friendly and made us feel right at home. Hope to have the opportunity to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Thanks for you great review! It was a real pleasure for meet you both and to see you enjoying the property especially fishing in the lake and the pond as well! We enjoyed getting to know you both and we hope to see you again sometime! All the Best, Laura & Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property excellent people Tom and his wife rock. Dont forget to bring your fishing pole its ok if you dont you can borrow toms
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

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

Family getaway

MY 2 boys, husband & myself had a wondeful time! Our stay was from 7/29- 8/1. We loved the horses & the lake. We spent 1 day relaxing by the lake. My boys had so much fun on the paddle boats. The next day we went to Cooperstown to see the baseball hall of fame! Tom & Laura were amazing hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thanks for your wonderful review about your stay at Rippling Waters. Tom and I really enjoyed meeting you all, especially your boys who were excited to experience so many aspects of Rippling Waters. We hope you'll visit again sometime ! All the Best, Tom and Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

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

Great family get away!

We had a great week swimming in the lake, hiking and feeding the horses! We’ll be back for another visit this fall!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2020
It was our total pleasure to host such an awesome family ! We are happy that you made the most of the many hiking trails, along with swimming, and loving on the horses. Thank you for your sweet review. We look forward to your next visit !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sue P.

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

Sister’s vacation.

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful and tranquil place. It provided a safe and private space to explore and regroup. The terrain was awe inspiring. We’re happy that we stayed here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2022
We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time at Rippling Waters and that you found the property beautiful and inspiring !! We feel honored that you chose to stay with us in your long journey across the country !! Thanks for you lovely review. Best wishes to you both, Laura & Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia b.

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

Amazing!

We enjoyed our stay in this property, also, it was fun to fish in the lake we had. On my last day of stay i caught so many fishes!!The owners were very nice and caring for their guests as well. We’ll definitely return again 😍😍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2022
Thank you for the great review and your kind words about Tom and I ! It was our pleasure to host you super nice guests like you both and we loved that you caught a lot of fish ! Tom and I also enjoyed our interesting conversations with you both and we look forward to hosting you again !!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is absolutely gorgeous! Lake, grounds and everything around it kept in pristine condition. We loved fishing and horses. Owners are very responsive and friendly. Highly recommended! We will for sure be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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

The most relaxing weekend

We had a great time staying at the Rippling Waters farm. The landscape is beautiful and so are the horses. The lake was a great place for relaxing and fishing. Every day we hiked up the hill to watch the sunset from the lookout. Sitting by the campfire under the stars was magnificent. Overall it was a great and relaxing experience! Thank you to Laura anf Tom for sharing this place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2022
We are very happy to hear you really enjoyed your stay at Rippling Waters ! Glad to hear you enjoyed sitting by the campfire under the stars and that you hiked up to Lookout Point to savor the sunset each day. It was a pleasure speaking with you and hosting you both! Hope to see you again sometime soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Beautiful place!

We spent 2 nights here while in town for a wedding. The property is spectacularly beautiful. We really enjoyed sitting out on the little porch in the morning with our coffee and had some fun with a little fishing in the ponds. We also did a short hike up to the lookout area through the nicely maintained trail. Apartment was very nice, only suggestion would be to add some ice cube trays. Room AC worked fine in the bedroom too. The barn part IS an active barn - we were greeted by the sweet older horse on every in and out which was really cute. The hosts were great too. All in all we had a great time and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much for an awesome review !! Tom and I are so glad you had a chance to enjoy many special features of the property including hiking up to Lookout Point, fishing, enjoying our sweet horse Foxy and enjoying your morning with coffee overlooking the lake and mountain view. And thanks for letting us know the ice cube tray was missing. It was great meeting you both and we hope you come back sometime soon !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen k.

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

Peaceful Perfection

As soon as you begin your slow ride down the driveway you also begin to reset to a slower more grounded state of being. We were immediately met by our host and given a tour of the accommodations, as well as information about the surrounding area. Throughout our stay Tom and Laura remained reachable, helpful, accommodating as well as just plain nice to chat with! The lake was beautiful and we enjoyed canoeing, kayaking, peddle boating, spotting fish, listening to frogs and enjoying the lovely lily pads. We spent one whole day under the big, beautiful blue sky shaded under a perfect tree shifting between reading and napping in a hammock, on the bench, or Adirondack chair and enjoying water activities...a gift of a day! The trails that are on the property are truly amazing and not to be missed. The cherry on top of it all, is that you get to love on the horses. We did plenty of that and won’t soon forget them or the happy hearts they left us with. The final night we were treated to a magnificent sky full of stars from our balcony overlooking the lake, only to be outshone by the most amazing display of fireflies I have ever seen...we had to drag ourselves away to get some sleep for our drive home. This is a magical place that I hope to return to very soon! Thank you Tom and Laura for sharing this beautiful property and all it’s peaceful perfection with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2021
Thank you for your incredible review and mostly for being such an awesome guest! Tom and I really enjoyed getting to know you and appreciate your wonderful enthusiasm for our property! It was great to have you join us while feeding the horses and see you're loving them all. Also lovely to see you up early for your morning hike. Your genuine appreciation for our magical place brings us great joy and we truly hope to see you return someday soon !!! PS thank you for making a memorable great first impression on our son!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Peaceful family getaway

We had an amazing time. The place was beautiful and the horses were sweet. Everyone loved getting to know Foxy. We did catch a few fish. We made it to lookout point and went on the lake a few times, swimming and boating. For a couple days it felt like we were the only people in the world. My daughter had a hard time leaving because she loved it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2021
To a super nice family, Tom and I really enjoyed getting to know you all and we are happy to hear you had an amazing time! Thank you for sharing your love with Foxy! Hope you will all visit again !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Beautiful peaceful farm

We really enjoyed our stay. The horses are the most majestic creatures we've ever had the pleasure to meet. Tom, Laura and Mark were very welcoming and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your lovely review ! We look forward to hosting you both again !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

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

A place where memories are made!

What an amazing location! My husband, two children and myself had a wonderful time! Foxy Chief the retired horse is so great, he is friendly and kind. We enjoyed feeding him as well as the other three horses. My husband and the kids had many successful fishing days! We fished out of the lake and the back pond. Our son pulled out probably about 40 fish in one day. We caught large mouth bass, perch, catfish, and sun fish. My husband caught a large mouth bass weighing 3 lbs and 14oz! We didn’t get a chance to catch any of the trout, I hear there’s plenty! The kids also enjoyed swimming and going out on the paddle boat, row boat, and I enjoyed the kayak! I hiked on the trials every morning and enjoyed the peace and beautiful surroundings! And once the kids were in bed we enjoyed a cocktail on the serene porch rocking in the chairs. We went into Delhi to a great diner, church on Sunday, and also ventured to Oneonta for some shopping and another diner. Laura and Tom were so kind, and the kids love their son Mark! We truly had a memorable vacation. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven, we’d love to book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2021
Thank you so much for your awesome review!! We really enjoyed meeting your beautiful family (especially adorable kids) and our lovely conversations in the barn getting to know you and your wonderful family! In our book, your husband actually wins the fisherman of the year award for all the fish he caught...Wow !!! And what a joy it was for us to see your little ones partake in all the activities with such enthusiasm. And of course Mark loved running around with your kids, mud and all! And glad to hear you had a chance to enjoy the balcony relaxing together with a cocktail. We definitely hope to see you all again in the future. In the meantime, we wish all the best to our 5 star family !!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEX E.

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

Peaceful and wonderful experience

We spent 3 days at this property with our 4 year old son. This was one of the best/peaceful vacations we have ever had. This stay comes as a package with nature,trails, fun, animals and water activities included. The stay at barn house was fun and my son loved having the super friendly horses around. All of us enjoyed petting and hanging around the horses Foxy,Calidora,Benica and Ina. In fact, my son was obsessed with them and still misses them! If you are a horse lover, you would love this place for sure! The barn house apartment itself was clean and had all required amenities needed for us. It has a beautiful balcony overlooking the lake where we enjoyed having our morning tea listening to birds and just taking in the breathtaking views. The property is beautiful with some trails if you need that morning exercise. We took lot of beautiful pictures at the property. The private lake is too good to be true. You could spend the whole day there relaxing, kayaking, paddling, swimming, fishing or just watching geese. We also enjoyed the nearby towns Delhi and Andes with its super cute stores and farms. Ok, coming to the best part, the hosts! Tom, Laura and their son Mark are great hosts! Besides just being great hosts, they are wonderful people. They inspired us a lot through their stories! We wish them all the best in all the new endeavors!! Overall, this was a 5/5 stay for us!! And we look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2021
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your beautiful review! Tom and I were so touched by your heartfelt comments about your stay, the property, the horses the lake, etc...and us...such an outstanding review like this makes hosting a joy! It was a such pleasure to get to know you all. Thank you for your best wishes to us. We definitely look forward to seeing you again with your adorable son who didn't want to leave as he fell in love with our horse Foxy (whom we celebrated his 38th birthday today)! All the Best to our 5 plus star guests ***
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather g.

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

Relaxing in Nature's Beauty

Surrounded by nature, this quiet location gave us the opportunity to slow down the clock. Property was well maintained and hosts were kind and attentive. The horses were friendly and just added to the beauty around us. Paddle boat, kayak, fishing and trails all rounded out this amazing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review ! We really enjoyed getting to know your awesome family around the campfire roasting marshmallows for s'mores . We are so glad you enjoyed all the activities on the property plus some beautiful sites in the area. Please tell the boys Foxy misses them and so do we!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliette C.

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

peaceful bliss

This is such a special place. Horses, a lake, serenity. We weren't able to ride, but the kids enjoyed feeding the horses apples every day. The lake is wonderful and full of fish. Laura and Tom are lovely. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2020
We are so happy you all enjoyed your stay. It was such a joy for us to see you all loving the lake activities, the horses, catching dinner, hiking and more !! Thank you for being lovely guests.....we truly hope you'll visit again sometime !
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin B.

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

Perfect

A wonderful relaxing getaway where the fish bite , the rain goes away , the sun shines and the horses are the first thing to hear in the am .. perfect !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2020
Another lovely review from one passionate fisherman on his second visit. Thank you for such a poetic description of your day ! Hope to see you soon !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel N.

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

It was a very peaceful, picturesque place. Had a geat time watching the horses.

Excellent
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2020
Tom and I really enjoyed meeting you and your family. We're so glad you had an excellent time ! Thank you for your great review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenifer k.

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

come for the views...stay for the magic...

Just an amazing place to stay, peaceful and perfect.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Away from it all

This was a last-minute booking for the week of July 4th, and we could not have chosen better for what we were looking for – a quiet retreat from the hustle of the city. Laura was super communicative and answered all of our questions immediately. So we signed up that same evening and drove up to Delhi the next day. She not only gave us the best directions, but also welcomed us in person and showed us around the property. And what can I say about the property! It was simply gorgeous. We savored every minute, from our morning coffee on the small balcony overlooking the lake, to swimming and boating in/on the lake, a small hike through the private woods, to exploring the small towns and winding down at night with a glass of wine on that same balcony, this time listening to the frog concert and enjoying the firefly spectacle. It was so peaceful and relaxing, we did not want to leave, probably also having to do with the really lovely hosts, including the horses we totally made friends with. I have been telling friends about this place, and I am sure that a few of them will be future guests. Thank you, Laura and Tom, for having us; we would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Hello Anne & Kasey, Thank you so much for the beautiful review of Rippling Waters with your thoughtful & appreciative comments! Truly, it was a total joy to have you both as guests with your wonderful enthusiasm for being in nature and obvious love for horses...especially Foxy! We most definitely look forward to you're visiting with us again !!! Best wishes, Laura & Tom

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Laura

Host profile image
Tom and Laura welcome you to enjoy our incredible little paradise! We are passionate about living our life immersed in the natural beauty of our land and it brings us great joy to see our guests connect with the many wonders of Rippling Waters!

Why they chose this property

Serene, private, miles of trails, pristine Lake, fishing, boating, swimming and more...
10 minute ride to quaint Village of Delhi
Visit Baseball Hall of Fame & Soccer Hall of Fame a lovely afternoon drive.

What makes this property unique

Our 12-acre Lake, plus 400-acres and lush landscape & wilderness, Lookout Point sunset view and more makes Rippling Waters one of a kind!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback