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One-Of-A-Kind Yurt Surrounded by Waterfalls
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6850 sq ft
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Newfield, NY
- Place, Newfield Public Library8 min drive
- Place, Robert H. Treman State Park9 min drive
- Place, Buttermilk Falls State Park11 min drive
- Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Living Room 1
1 Single Futon
Loft
2 Single Beds
Mater bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
One-Of-A-Kind Yurt Surrounded by Waterfalls
Climbing Vine Cottage is a custom-designed yurt surrounded by gardens, orchards bird and butterflies near our home. The yurt features a fully equipped, eat-in kitchen (includes award winning, locally roasted coffee) with seating for 6. The bathroom is stocked with towels, local soap, shampoo, etc. Sleeping accommodations include a lovely master bedroom (queen size bed) with Smart TV, fold out futon bed in the living room (full size) and two twin beds in the loft. In the winter months the yurt stays cozy with a high efficiency ductless mini-split. You can adjust the themostat but otherwise you don't have to do anything to enjoy a cool yurt in the summer and a cozy yurt in the winter! There's also a thermostat-controlled wood pellet stove (pellets are provided) for nights when you want a flickering fire. Summer stays cool with mini-split in the main living area and a window unit in the master bedroom just use fans and throw open the french doors. The stone patio offers outdoor dining, a gas grill and fire pit. The wildflower field, only steps away, connects to a nature preserve and Van Buskirk Gorge with many waterfalls. High speed wireless internet is also included.
Beautiful Cottage Seeks Ideal Guest: Comfortable, artfully designed, hand crafted yurt nestled into vibrant garden seeks visitors for memorable stay. If you like nature, hiking and gorge walks, if you are tired of cookie cutter hotel rooms or antique stuffed B & B's, if you want something unique and delightful let's get together for one night or many weeks! Hey, I know I'm just a 'luxury apartment in the round' but who says places can't have personality! Please write my caretaker and come visit me!
Talk About Kid Friendly!: Climbing Vine Cottage began as a playground and school for young gardeners. Small hands helped grow fruits, vegetables and flowers for their families and our local soup kitchen Loaves and Fishes. Children raised butterflies, caught frogs and identified bugs with the yurt as our indoor classroom. Children will be delighted to sit at the child's table for 4 and use the beading and drawing materials or play with the games and puzzles. There's a play kitchen, tea set and apron, plus baskets with legos, blocks and a well-stocked children's book shelf. Additionally you'll find kid-friendly-adaptive-devices like a step stool, potty seat, and low bench.
For adults without kids don't worry, when we know you're coming we place these materials out of the way, on shelves, etc.
Perfect for a Romantic Getaway: Climbing Vine Cottage makes it easy to find the time for each other. Cook together in a beautiful kitchen or get take out. Cozy up by the fire or climb in bed and watch tv. Better yet, climb up to the loft to watch the stars. Explore the forest and gorge in privacy surrounded by peace and beauty.
Beautiful Cottage Seeks Ideal Guest: Comfortable, artfully designed, hand crafted yurt nestled into vibrant garden seeks visitors for memorable stay. If you like nature, hiking and gorge walks, if you are tired of cookie cutter hotel rooms or antique stuffed B & B's, if you want something unique and delightful let's get together for one night or many weeks! Hey, I know I'm just a 'luxury apartment in the round' but who says places can't have personality! Please write my caretaker and come visit me!
Talk About Kid Friendly!: Climbing Vine Cottage began as a playground and school for young gardeners. Small hands helped grow fruits, vegetables and flowers for their families and our local soup kitchen Loaves and Fishes. Children raised butterflies, caught frogs and identified bugs with the yurt as our indoor classroom. Children will be delighted to sit at the child's table for 4 and use the beading and drawing materials or play with the games and puzzles. There's a play kitchen, tea set and apron, plus baskets with legos, blocks and a well-stocked children's book shelf. Additionally you'll find kid-friendly-adaptive-devices like a step stool, potty seat, and low bench.
For adults without kids don't worry, when we know you're coming we place these materials out of the way, on shelves, etc.
Perfect for a Romantic Getaway: Climbing Vine Cottage makes it easy to find the time for each other. Cook together in a beautiful kitchen or get take out. Cozy up by the fire or climb in bed and watch tv. Better yet, climb up to the loft to watch the stars. Explore the forest and gorge in privacy surrounded by peace and beauty.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Please ask first. Pet fee applies
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Newfield
Located in Newfield, this cottage is in a rural area. Newfield Bridge and Danby Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ithaca Beer Company and Center Ithaca. Travelling with kids? Consider Puddledockers and EcoVillage at Ithaca. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Newfield, NY
What's nearby
- Newfield Bridge - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Newfield Town Hall - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Newfield Public Library - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Robert H. Treman State Park - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
- Buttermilk Falls State Park - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Dunkin' - 13 min drive
- Stone Bend Farm - 19 min drive
- State Bbq & Bakery - 11 min drive
- Ithaca Beer Co. - 12 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
2 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Quinn F.
20 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quinn F.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sam I.
8 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sam I.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt G.
12 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nate B.
6 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nate B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan T.
1 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gregory P.
15 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Gregory P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Arlene P.
20 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arlene P.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tara O.
14 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
Tara O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deanna M.
28 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Spring Break Trip!
Deanna M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
31 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat from the real world
Michelle S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
3 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out in Nature and Close to Parks
Jill B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcy P.
25 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marcy
Marcy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anne C.
8 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Anne C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erica C.
27 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Getaway - Close to Ithaca
Erica C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
6 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful, memorable experience
Michael D.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Norbert K.
20 Aug, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ithaca getaways
Norbert K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Howard M.
16 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fingers Lake Yurting
Howard M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam R.
2 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yurt close to Ithaca
Adam R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Tammy D.
22 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ithaca College graduation
Tammy D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda C.
4 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Yurt Success
Linda C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brett W.
19 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Brett W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen M.
3 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Kathleen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tianna V.
25 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Tianna V.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda D.
18 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Yurt Stay
Amanda D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Michelle Menter
I grew up on this land hiking the gorge, playing in waterfalls and riding horses in the pasture. After traveling throughout Europe, the Middle East and India and living in San Francisco I came back home to build a house here so my children could also experience the beauty of living close to nature. Family members helped to build the yurt which originally served as the school house for my children's gardening program. My dad and I are avid gardeners and orchardists. It's our pleasure to offer warm hospitality to travelers seeking a unique yurt experience!
Languages:
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