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Stone Bear Sanctuary- A Secluded Nature and Wildlife Lovers' Retreat

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a stone backsplash.
A house with a large lawn and a pond in the foreground.
A wooden interior with a pool table, framed pictures on the walls, and a large window.
A wooden interior with a pool table, a staircase, and a large window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Windsor, NY
  • Place, West Branch Delaware River
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Animal Adventure Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Binghamton University
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Binghamton, NY (BGM-Greater Binghamton)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

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About the area

Windsor

Windsor is home to this holiday home. Phelps Mansion Museum and Broome County Forum Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hancock Golf Course and Discovery Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Municipal Stadium, or consider a night out at Touch of Texas.
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Windsor, NY

What's nearby

  • West Branch Delaware River - 25 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Animal Adventure Park - 29 min drive - 24.2 km
  • SUNY Broome Community College - 37 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Elk Mountain Ski Area - 46 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Binghamton University - 47 min drive - 47.0 km

Getting around

  • Binghamton, NY (BGM-Greater Binghamton) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cornerstone Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fred’s Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kennedy's Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Erie & Main Coffee House - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone Bear Sanctuary- A Secluded Nature and Wildlife Lovers' Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stone Bear Sanctuary- A Secluded Nature and Wildlife Lovers' Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stone Bear Sanctuary- A Secluded Nature and Wildlife Lovers' Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stone Bear Sanctuary- A Secluded Nature and Wildlife Lovers' Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stone Bear Sanctuary- A Secluded Nature and Wildlife Lovers' Retreat located?

Situated in Windsor, this holiday home is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Susquehanna River and within 20 miles (32 km) of Oquaga Lake and New Milford Township Municipal Building. West Branch Delaware River and Shehawken Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot surrounded by nature

Loved the property! Also loved seeing all the bears that passed through. Beautiful sunrises over the pond. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2024
It was a pleasure to host you and your party. I really appreciate you enjoying all the nature and wildlife as that is why Stone Bear Sanctuary was created. Thank you for taking great care of the house. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Weekend

My friends and I needed a relaxing weekend and our stay was perfect Wonderful home, beautiful scenery. Best part was all was visits from mother natures creatures. From porcupines, birds and foxes to the entertaining momma bear and her cubs! It is an experience worth having Will definitely return ! Thank you for sharing your lovely home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2024
It was a pleasure hosting Brenda and her party! We are so glad you enjoyed all the wildlife and we would love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear with us!

Very cozy log cabinesques house on the mountain side….we enjoyed watching the local wildlife and playing pool in the pool room….the gym downstairs was well equipped for your needs and the neighborhood was as quiet as a church mouse. The host was there for check in to explain how to work some of the appliances et al ….overall would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2024
Thank you for your review, Michael. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Stay at Stone Bear Sanctuary

We absolutely loved our stay at Stone Bear Sanctuary. It’s perfect to get away from the city and enjoy time in nature. Feeding the birds was so much fun, watching the different animals coexist on the property is definitely something you aren’t able to see everyday. The house was clean, check in was incredibly simple, and we definitely want to try and come back. If you’re from the city/suburban life (not used to a more rural style), I would definitely suggest doing your food shopping/planning meals before coming. The stores and restaurants in the area aren’t anything like the city. Overall, an absolutely amazing experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2025
It was a pleasure to host you! You were an excellent guest and we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience!

Our stay was amazing! The home is beautiful and the grounds are stunning. The visits throughout the day from the bears were so much fun to experience. From morning coffees on the front deck, cooking our meals in a well stocked kitchen, playing a game on the pool table, and ending the evening in the relaxing hot tub, we couldn’t have asked for more. Donita is a super cohost. She was very welcoming and informative. Getting a call from Robert the owner, prior to our stay, was lovely. We truly look forward to returning to the Stone Bear Sanctuary this Fall. Do not hesitate to book your stay here. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2024
Dear Isabelle, First of all, Congratulations on your marriage! We are very happy you picked Stone Bear Sanctuary to celebrate! Thank you for the wonderful review. It was a real pleasure to host you and your guest! We are very happy you enjoyed Stone Bear Sanctuary and appreciated the nature experience and would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Time at an Amazing Place

We enjoyed every minute of our stay! From the personal calls from Robert and the Welcome Letter ahead of our stay, we were excited for our getaway! Our stay started with an on-site meeting with the property managers to walk us through the property and give us insight into the wildlife we were about to see. But we never could’ve imagined just how great everything would be! The house was beautiful and welcoming and the property was so peaceful…but the daily visits from the beautiful black bears, the foxes, the birds, the deer, etc made it the most amazing getaway for us both to absolutely enjoy! Thank you Robert for opening up your beautiful home for us to experience! We will definitely recommend your property to everyone we know and definitely plan on returning as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure to host you and your party! I am so happy you saw the amazing wildlife as that is our purpose-to connect people with nature and appreciate wildlife! You were an amazing guest, took great care of my home and used and appreciated all that is there. Please feel free to check out StoneBearSanctuary.com for future developments. I sincerely hope to see you at Stone Bear Sanctuary in the future! Best Regards, Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing retreat on amazing property

We had a truly wonderful 5 night stay here with our 3 young kids. The house is spacious and full of thoughtful touches. We had plenty of things to do between the pool table, huge tv and cozy couch, and hot tub. The kids even got some piano practice in. My husband grilled every night, it was very convenient to the kitchen. The bed and bedding in the master was so comfortable I even wrote down the brands to buy for us. Feeding and watching all the birds was a blast! We had fun exploring the surrounding property but look forward to coming back to stay when it’s warmer so we can go further into the forest. The views can’t be beat, it provides such a relaxing connection to nature. The owner and property manager were both so lovely to deal with- excellent communication. The visit was everything we wanted it to be. Looking forward to another stay here in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2024
First of all, thank you, Amanda, for the wonderful review and I am very happy you enjoyed your stay! The review will be very helpful for future families wanting to get a feel for The BlackJack Ranch New York. It was my pleasure to have you and your family as my guest at The BlackJack Ranch New York. You were truly wonderful to work with and treated the home as I would. I look forward to having you and your family as guests again in the future. I will keep you informed about additions to The BlackJack Ranch New York such as trail map and markers, points of interest signs and descriptions in the woods , pond and quarry, dendrite collecting and improvements such as games, firepit, etc. as time goes on. Thank you! With Warm Regards, Robert B.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true animal sanctuary

When Robert told us we were likely to see black bears, little did we know how close they would come to the house! Yet, we felt completely safe as the bears (adults, young ones who just left their moms, moms and their cubs) munched on the bird food in feeders around the house after Robert explained to us that black bears are afraid of humans and stay away from us as long as we don’t bother them. We had many other cool animal encounters on the property such as foxes, herons, birds, salamanders and fireflies. We also had fun feeding the koi fish in the pond. The house is wonderfully designed and feels both luxurious and cozy. We enjoyed dining on the balcony, exercising in the expansive gym, hiking the property’s nature trails, playing pool and finishing the day in the hot tub. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend Stone Bear Sanctuary to nature and animal lovers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review, Carine! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Stone Bear Sanctuary! It was a real pleasure to host you and your family. You took excellent care of everything and enjoyed the amenities as we want guests to do, and very glad you get to see lots of the amazing wildlife that co-exist on the property! We look forward to having you back again in the future!
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