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Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cooperstown, NY
  • Place, Otsego Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Otsego Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glimmerglass Festival
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown

Large summer cottage ideal for

• Family groups participating in Baseball camp
• Friend groups
• Golf groups
• Opera lovers

The home features a large living area ideal for relaxing, and disconnecting, a full kitchen, and great porch with a barbecue. It includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms: a master bedroom with queen bed, and a two-twin bedroom, each with an en-suite bathroom, a double and a single bedroom with shared en-suite bathroom. There is an additional cot for a child available. Bedrooms have in window air conditioning.
The cabin was built in the 1910’s and maintains a largely original retro feel. It is surrounded by woods and up the hill from the historic Otsego Golf Club. The Glimmerglass Opera is within a mile of the property. It is nearby Glimmerglass State Park and visitors can take advantage of one of several boat rental locations along the lake.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3666645vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Springfield Center

Located in Springfield Center, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Hyde Hall and Farmers' Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cooperstown Dreams Park and Glimmerglass State Park. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Cooperstown, NY

What's nearby

  • Otsego Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Otsego Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glimmerglass Festival - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Glimmerglass State Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame - 15 min drive - 16.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cassidy Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Genny - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Richfield Springs Legion - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Foo Chow - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪New York Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Cottage on Otsego Lake Golf Course, near Cooperstown located?

Situated in Springfield Center, this golf holiday home is steps away from Otsego Lake and Otsego Golf Club. Glimmerglass Festival and Glimmerglass State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our stay. Great views of the lake and golf course. Has everything you need.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay. Also glad you found everything that you needed. I have everything on hand that I would hope to find when I am a guest. Please come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex v.

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

Hidden Gem - Rustic Old World Charm

Beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is magical! Great location and all the amenities you need. Our host was very welcoming and extremely responsive. Hope we can make it back there someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2025
Thank you Miles, it was a pleasure having you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Such charm and beauty - a true gem

What a special spot we found for our week for a Cooperstown tournament. It is about 30 minutes from Dreams Park but well worth the trip to enjoy the beauty and solitude of the lake and golf course. The owner had everything ready for our stay (coffee, water were nice touches) and was a great communicator. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
I am so glad you enjoyed your time here, it was so nice to have you be our guests.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Very nice!

Great alternative to Cooperstown hotels. Beautiful lake side (short walk) setting.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Hi Doug, Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. We're so glad you enjoyed the setting and you and your friends could take advantage of all the great sights and activities in the area. We look forward to your return to the Cooperstown area in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesa B.

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

Cute home with lots of character

Loved staying here while attending Cooperstown. Enjoyed getting away from all the chaos everyday as we headed back to this cute home located in the woods and near the lake. The owner was always very responsive. We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

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

Amazing property

We had a great stay! The phoenix cottage is an amazing property. So much character and history. It’s an old house but we loved the charm. The views surrounding the property are beautiful. The homeowners were helpful and kind and very easy to work with. I would recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan R.

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

Well located, spacious property that shows its age

The location, layout, and spaciousness of the house were excellent, maybe a large family stay very comfortable. However, I expected more updates in the kitchen and bathrooms, and the cleanliness of the house was unsatisfactory. An old pair of dirty socks were left near the bed, the bathroom mat was dirty with hair, many kitchen items were dirty, etc…. and the owner should consider a new housekeeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, we will be working on the housekeeping issues.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer

We had a packed event schedule in Cooperstown so we couldn't fully take advantage of this historic home, but we appreciated the short commute to Cooperstown nonetheless, and being away from the Hall of Fame weekend crowds was welcome. This house is great - kept in its 1920 look, but with modern conveniences. Just up the hill from the golf course clubhouse where you can get a rundown of the full Clarke-Ryerson family history from "Pork Chop," who runs the course (great course as well). The great room is beautiful with high ceilings and the bedrooms are roomy with full bathrooms, and all of the bedrooms are situated around the great room, which is a really good layout. The kitchen is classic old-school even down to the red paint color and diner style table, which is just fine functionality wise and actually really fun. We wish we could have enjoyed the outdoor covered patio, but didn't have the time! Bottom line, we loved it and would have liked to share it with more of our family and friends - alas, we had it all to ourselves, which wasn't such a bad thing! Thank you, Hyde!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2024
Thank you Jill, It was a pleasure having you stay with us. I'm so glad you enjoyed it all, I wish you could have stayed longer as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Perfect place

It is a cool and unique property. Very relaxed. Has everything you need. Very quiet and private. Comfortable. Just great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Fantastic House

Phoenix cottage is on a hill overlooking a golf course ans a lake and it is magical. Living in queens like we do , coming here was literally a breath of fresh air. Our host was there to greet us when we arrived. I would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn b.

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

Spacious Comfortable House

Everything as described. Host was helpful and responded to our needs promptly. Great place for golfers and easy trip to all local attractions and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Perfect family meetup

This beautiful home was the perfect meeting place for my family from all parts of NY state. And the perfect place for our 1 year old twins to roam around and explore. Comfy, unique, spacious, and importantly enough bathrooms for everyone. Only 15 min to just about everywhere in any direction. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2022
It was wonderful having your family enjoy Phoenix cottage and the area. We hope that you will visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Wonderful cottage in serene setting

Wonderful experience, unique, beautiful cottage. We love older places with character and this fit the bill!! Quiet, beautiful area and we would definitely come again! Our dogs loved it too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaret h.

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

Lovely stay

Comfortable casual summer cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Great Communication and Property

We had a terrific time stay here. Very roomy and fit all of our needs. Excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Such a pleasure to have such great guests that appreciate the vintage charm of my family’s cottage. We would love to welcome all those that are looking for a private, quiet, and comfortable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Spacious Cabin on Otsego Lake

Great summer retreat on a golf course about 8 miles from Cooperstown. Private with a large great room for entertaining. Four bedroom and three baths with an eclectic decor We hosted a July 4th picnic and visited many local attractions. Great hosts. Helpful when you needed them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raoul B.

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

Lovely cottage by the lake

Sophie's cottage is charming, well-located, ample in space and charmingly decorated. It was perfect for our week in Cooperstown!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercy B.

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

Rustic Retreat

We enjoyed the location right on the golf course. We walked two minutes to have our coffee by the lake. Cooperstown and The Glimmerglass Festival were extremely convenient to get to. All in all, a great vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen T.

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

Phoenix House Stay

Had a great time at a lovely setting near the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniela G.

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

Second time at Phoenix House and we will be back!

We love the house and the location! The property, a 1910 cottage, is extra comfortable and we love the unique extra spacious layout and amazing decor. It has a few small drawbacks which hopefully will be fixed with time: low water pressure, not very hot water, somewhat dated outdoor furniture.. But we overall really loved being here, Hyde is a responsive and very pleasant host, and will hope to come back again and again :) !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2020
Hi Daniela, Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. We encourage our guests to contact us as soon as they encounter any issues as we are happy to respond immediately. The water pressure was simply a clogged shower head problem in one of the three bathrooms which we could easily have fixed for you. The temperature of the water is regulated by New York State law at 120°. Our outdoor chairs were purchased new in 2020. Thanks for staying with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

The country life...

Our family stayed for two weeks and we very much enjoyed it. The cottage is awash with character and peacefully sits atop a hill surrounded by the Otsego Golf Club. The clubhouse is a great spot to idle an hour or two chatting with the friendly locals and sampling the local beer. Our hosts were attentive and thoughtful with simple details like an assortment of fresh herbs from their garden which we put to good use. We enjoy the outdoors and willingly share its beauty with the delicate life that flourishes in nature's bounty. The cottage is perfect for a nature's getaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M.

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

lovely home in idyllic setting!

Had a wonderful mid-summer stay in this beautiful house right on the Otsego Golf Club, with sweeping views of the lake; clean and lovely; we were very well attended to by our hosts throughout our stay, and the house is exactly as it looks in the pictures.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Nelida M.

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

How we liked the home

I like the place, quite charming and with all proper utilities. We like the historical quality and nice moments that come with renting such an old home from early 1900.. The host was very nice and responded quickly to upgrading the WiFi as it was non-existent when we arrived. One thing is, the property looks right at the Golf Club House down the small hill... I did not expect to look straight on to the Golf Club and the cars parked outside the Club.. None of the images depicting the home on VRBO show the Club. There was also a huge mountain of dirt outside the home right in front of the main view of the mountain! Also not shown in any of the images on VRBO. Otherwise charming, and old school sitting on beautiful land. Thank you for our stay and we are reccomending your place warmly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Steeped in history

I loved this house. I wanted something unique and full of charm and this was exactly it. Lots of space for the family. Hyde Clarke met us when we arrived and had turned on the lights and the bedroom AC units- very thoughtful. Beautiful secluded setting. We were there for Cooperstown- so unfortunately did not get as much time there as I would have liked. Drive to Dreams Park is an easy 20-25 minutes. Lake access is 10 minutes away at Glimmerglass State Park. Be sure to visit Hyde Hall for the family history!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Arthur Clarke Jr.

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Why they chose this property

The property has been in my family for several generations and has been used as a summer holiday retreat.

What makes this property unique

Uniquely located on the only private property within the grounds of the Otsego Golf Club, one of the 10 oldest in the US.

Languages:

English

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