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The Retreat. One mile to Coop, 5 miles to DP, close to Breweries!

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The Retreat on Red Creek
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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cooperstown, NY
  • Place, Clark Sports Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, National Baseball Hall of Fame
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

first bedroom

1 Queen Bed

master

1 King Bed

second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

master

Toilet · Shower only

queen guests bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Retreat. One mile to Coop, 5 miles to DP, close to Breweries!

(PLEASE NOTE,... June, July and August have a 6 night minimum /maximum. We follow the Dreams Park Camp schedule. WE CAN NOT ACCEPT BOOKINGS FOR MORE THAN 6 NIGHTS DURING THE SUMMER. )

A relaxing, laid back space. Close to everything..1 mile from the Hall of Fame, 5 minutes to Dreamspark and 3 miles to Brewery Ommegang in a beautiful country setting. The Retreat is a recently renovated home with a cool vibe. Simple, fun, eclectic,.... pure relaxation! A good place to meet up with friends. June, July and August are 6 night rentals (requests for shorter stays closer to the the summer season will be considered ).
1/4 mile to Hall of Fame induction fields!!!
BOOK THIS PROPERTY AND "THE COTTAGE" FOR A 3 FAMILY COMPOUND!
Pets considered by request only (hypo allergenic only) with a non refundable pet deposit- $200.
For liability purposes, no more than the number of people on your reservation at the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not allowed on the property.
No smoking, no gatherings
No more than The number of people on your reservation are to be in the house without permission.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1433955vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Cooperstown

Cooperstown is home to this holiday home. Leatherstocking Golf Course and Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf 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 Rookie's Craft House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clark Sports Center or Doubleday Field.
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Cooperstown, NY

What's nearby

  • Clark Sports Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Otsego Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cooperstown Dreams Park - 9 min drive - 10.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪New York Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hawkeye Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat. One mile to Coop, 5 miles to DP, close to Breweries! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Retreat. One mile to Coop, 5 miles to DP, close to Breweries!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat. One mile to Coop, 5 miles to DP, close to Breweries!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat. One mile to Coop, 5 miles to DP, close to Breweries!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat. One mile to Coop, 5 miles to DP, close to Breweries! located?

Situated in Cooperstown, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Clark Sports Center and Susquehanna River. Bassett Medical Center and Otsego Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our stay. Excellent communication. As advertised. Good location for Cooperstown Dreams Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Glad you had a great stay Scott and thank you for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was exactly what we needed for our Cooperstown stay. Location was perfect. Not over the top fancy, but gave us all we wanted and needed after our long days at the baseball field. Super close to store and gas station for those easy daily needs. Beautiful hidden gem view at the back of the property!Host was so easy to communicate with for questions and we had a great time!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

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

cooperstown

The cottage met all of our needs beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annie k.

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

Quaint retreat

The retreat served as a great spot for our family of 5 while visiting our parents and family in Cooperstown. The house was well equipped with everything we needed and the outdoor space was expansive. Roberta was very responsive and made us feel right at home. We hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Wonderful retreat

An excellent property conveniently located to all that Cooperstown has to offer. Lots of backyard to play or relax. Minutes to Baseball HOF, 10 minutes to Cooperstown Dreams Park. Host Roberta was accommodating and responsive. We felt very welcome and comfortable. It was perfect for our family of 4 + sheepadoodle.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

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

Very Happy with the accommodations

I recently stayed at one of Roberta's properties for the last week of the Cooperstown Tournament. The location was very close to Dreams Park, probably about a 10-12 minute ride, it was very easy to get to. The House was very clean and spacious. I would definitely recommend staying here for vacation or if your kids are in the Dream Park Tournament. Roberta was also available (cell & text) whenever we had questions. We ended up staying at the Red House (Cottage).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula D.

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

Lots of none working items

Air conditioners did not work, no water pressure at all after self clean it was left dirty and crumbs on floor when checked in, grill was nothing but discussing bottom was rusted out made dew as all food was for grilling. And smelled musty.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
I'm sorry you were disappointed Paula. I wish you had reached out while you were at the property to share your needs. I personally go in and clean the house with two other girls and know that the house is left in quite clean condition. I do not know what you're referring to when you say the water pressure was poor. The house is on a municipal water system and is usually quite functional.All of the AC units do work and I would have been happy to help you learn how to use them. The grill bottom was indeed in poor condition and has been replaced and I apologize for that.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mitzi R.

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

Cooperstown Cottage

Unfortunately, my stay at the cottage or the retreat was cut short by bad weather The place was adequate and very clean I was a little taken back by the rules. It is requested that the place be well cleaned when you leave, at least, that was my interpretation. For me, the purpose of going on vacation is so that I don’t have to clean. There was a mildew smell that was mitigated with the windows opened. But unfortunately I couldn’t close two of the windows, and it did become cold at night. The host was lovely and very responsive to my texts prior to renting the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

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

Cooperstown Cabin

Great location - 1 mile to Cooperstown village/ HOF and about 12 min to Dreams Park…I chose it for proximity to Dreams Park and because it was “pet friendly” Owner asked me to keep dog out of the bedrooms i wasnt using and quizzed me about breed/ “is he hypoallergenic?” Specific rules about where on the property dog can go to the bathroom (tall grass on edge of yard), no dogs on furniture…not exactly hospitable to pets..perhaps shes had experience with disrespectful owners…overall place is adequate…wifi works well…house is a bit damp and a bit buggy…there was a time in my life i would have left and gone elsewhere but it worked well enough…no towels provided….no dishwasher…guests are expected to wash dishes and clean up after they leave…everything in the kitchen was just a bit sticky…owner was very responsive and honestly nothing was so bad that it was worth making a stink but just know what you are getting…its not luxury, its not super comfortable but if you want a place that sleeps several people and is close to the activities in Cooperstown it works quite well
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Hi Mary... Pets are allowed but at the owners discretion and it is stated on the website that they need to be hypoallergenic. I needed to confirm that your dog was hypoallergenic because future guests can have allergies to dogs and that is a problem for them. Also it seemed logical to suggest , which I did, closing the doors to the bedrooms not being in use and was not a demand. I'm sorry you took offense at that. I did ask you to take the dog to certain areas to do its business because I do not have time to go searching the lawn to look for dog poop...an endless task for a host w/ several properties. Asking you to take your dog to a certain area is so I can avoid having my future guests (children playing in yard) step in something unpleasant.... And yes I have had some very negative experiences with guests bringing their dogs. and not being sensitive to future guests. It is precisely for this attitude , sadly, that I have removed pet guests from my other homes. I'm sorry you felt things in the kitchen were sticky I myself clean the kitchen very thoroughly. Perhaps you are referring to the wood countertops which are spot treated with natural mineral oil on occasion on change over day. The house takes quite the workout during the summer months with the Dreams Park guests and often needs refreshing and repairs beyond basic cleaning. Cleaning your dishes seems like a very basic courtesy. The pictures fairly represent the property.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice property

Not luxurious by any means. It is rustic, be prepared for bugs, its woodsy. You are in a great location to downtown Cooperstown, within 10 mins to the dreams park and close to grocery store. We had the best location compared to our other families. House does have some drawbacks. Area is very humid in the summer, making the house damp and musty. Air conditioners do work well! Main bathroom window did not close. It is screened, but cannot close. We just kept the door closed so not to lose our air conditioning. Master bathroom shower is tiny. Most men would have trouble showering in it, not a deal breaker by any means and it was nice to have 2 bathrooms. Furniture is not the most comfortable for lounging as it's wicker, but we only used it for short periods of time. All 3 bedroom doors had trouble closing. One bedroom door handle came off, we put it back on. Washer and dryer were great. Kitchen is small but very well appointed. Overall clean property and nicely decorated. Our boys loved going down to the river and playing in the large yard. Roberta was very nice, she stopped by while we were there. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! It was an unusually humid week which is out of a hosts control. I'm sorry about the doors sticking which was due to the humidity. I am always available to help when needed so a call to fix that handle would have been great but thank you for taking care of it. You never know when a rental will need a repair, just like ones own home... It is always a surprise . Glad you enjoyed the terrific convenience of the location and the decor. The yard is always a hit! The Price is very good for the location, size and aesthetics of the property. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was extremely gracious and welcoming. Communication throughout the process was excellent and accommodated a desperate request for an early check-in. The host also recommended the restaurant, Origins, which serves life-changing paninis and only a ½ mile away. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Julia P.

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

Retreat? Nah.

Adequately decorated but this place does not live up to the name “Retreat”. Mildew and bugs left us wishing we were elsewhere. There was no joy staying here in a high-humidity month and after perhaps not being used much. Spiders were plentiful and kept returning. Unfortunately, it was too late to make another lodging arrangement. If you are immune to smells of mildew or mold, bugs, bites, and damp clothes, carpets, towels, this place might not be for you. We used an indoor bug zapper and lots of charcoal bags to make it bearable. The bug zapper crackled like a campfire all night. Check out reviews throughly for any common themes to make an informed decision. We learned a lot in retrospect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Hello Julia, I am so sorry that your were dissapointed in your stay at the Retreat. We take great pride in cleaning all of the properties with care. I personally am cleaning with 2 other ladies.The Retreat has been rented all summer long and you are correct in observing the high humidity during your stay. As a result of the uncharacteristicly wet and humid weather the spiders are in overdrive. they rebuild their delicate webs in an hour...We do go around capturing them but they do come back in this rural environment. I opt not to the spray the house due to the toxicity of the chemical spays. The spiders are few with maybe 3-4 through out the house at any time. Country living and the damp, humid weather can make them more productive. You did have a damp week and I am sorry for that. Everywhere people are experiencing dampness, including in my own home, due to the wet summer weather.. You may have read the reviews before you chose the Retreat for your stay...they are very positive. I am sorry you did not enjoy the property. Please reach out ot me so I can discuss a discount on any future stay. Many thanks Roberta
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayna K.

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

It was very convenient for our Cooperstown baseball vacation.

Lovely little cottage retreat. It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by roberta oneill

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Well, lets see..., architectural designer, painter, ceramicist, builder, visual explorer....wanderer! A lifelong (almost!) resident of the beautiful Cooperstown rolling hills and ...THE LAKE!!!!! My Zen place.

Why they chose this property

The proximity to Cooperstown, quiet area and the beautiful Creek made this property an excellent choice.

What makes this property unique

Proximity, easy open living, large yard with fire pit, beautiful creek, area gym facilities 1/4 mile down the road...quiet but close to everything.

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