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The Maple Street House
Gilbertsville, New York

Side of house facing Spring Street with side entrance.

Large Side yard on quiet street, perfect for yard games and high energy fun.

Seating area in front of fire with view of couches.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gilbertsville, NY

Cooperstown All Star Village Fields
‪28 min drive‬
State University of New York-Oneonta
‪34 min drive‬
Cooperstown Dreams Park
‪54 min drive‬
Sidney, NY (SXY-Sidney Municipal)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Maple Street House is beautiful, spacious and cheerful. It is located in one of the most charming and pleasant areas of upstate New York, Otsego County, the town of Butternuts near Cooperstown and Oneonta.

This large two story home was purchased in 2014 and renovations were completed in 2015 so that guests to the area could stay in comfort and convenience near Cooperstown and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Oneonta and the two colleges located in Oneonta, Gilbert Lake, wedding venues in the area and many antique shops nearby. There are many relaxing activities to occupy a visitor for a three day weekend or longer.

Six bedrooms accommodate 12, not including two large sleeper sofas and a cot. A completely updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances allows for eating in the kitchen or just mingling or even working at the desk. The kitchen opens to a sunroom filled with light and comfortable colorful patio furniture. The dining room off the kitchen seats 12 at a large table, with room for more. The kids area on the second floor is designed for play while the parents are downstairs relaxing or watching a movie.

Property manager

John Finnigan

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Please contact owner directly for approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests are asked to respect the historic nature of the house, specifically to not scratch or damage the hard wood floors. If the fireplace is used fi

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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 deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gilbertsville

Gilbertsville is home to this holiday home. Big Four Bridge and Chenango County Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cooperstown All Star Village Fields and South Hill State Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gilbertsville, NY

What's nearby

Cooperstown All Star Village Fields - 28 min drive - 30.0 km
State University of New York-Oneonta - 34 min drive - 35.2 km
Hartwick College - 37 min drive - 35.8 km
Cooperstown Dreams Park - 54 min drive - 47.9 km
National Baseball Hall of Fame - 55 min drive - 49.8 km

Restaurants

‪Old Mill Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Empire House Restaurant Bar - ‬7 min walk
‪Korner Stone Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪The Old Mill - ‬11 min drive
‪Gilbert Block Ice Cream Shop - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful historic home fully renovated and ready to welcome visiting guests. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful historic home fully renovated and ready to welcome visiting guests.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful historic home fully renovated and ready to welcome visiting guests.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful historic home fully renovated and ready to welcome visiting guests. located?

Situated in Gilbertsville, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Susquehanna River, Guilford Town Hall and Memorial Public Library. South Hill State Forest and Unadilla Town Hall are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN S.

12 Jul, 2018

Beautiful spacious home. The pictures do not do it justice. Close to Gilbertsville Farmhouse

I booked this wonderful spacious home for my family to stay at during my daughters wedding at the Gilbertsville Farmhouse. The homes location was perfect, so close to the wedding venue, and the nearby Empire House restaurant, farmers market, art gallery and local store, which makes amazing sandwiches. The home was equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, and has a huge yard for being in town. John the owner was very accommodating and had very clear instructions. I will definately return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

10 Jul, 2015

Lovely home in charming town

We took our 4 children upstate for the July 4 weekend. This is a charming old home, with lots of rooms and hallways for the kids to wander, but with modern amenities. Very comfortable, with a large lawn to spread out on, and back yard with a fire pit and grill. The town is picturesque and quiet, and the general store is just around the corner. The town is located in the middle of beautiful farm country, along the Butternut Valley. The owners were always available, very kind and receptive. We would be happy to return again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Coppell, TX

21 Jul, 2017

Great weekend in Gilbertsville

We stayed at this charming house for the weekend of June 23rd, we were attending a wedding at Gilbertsville Farmhouse. The house was very nice and had everything we needed, we had three couples stay and everyone was very impressed with my choice of lodging. John, the owner of the house was very helpful with booking info beforehand, and checked in with us to make sure we checked in to the house with no problems. The house is in a great location, it is just a few steps from the center of town, so walking around is easy. it is a very charming old town, and we walked around and popped in to many old shops and the library, where everyone loved to tell us the story of their buildings and businesses. We stopped in to an antique store, which was built in 1802, and the owner took us upstairs to see where Civil War soldiers had signed their names on the wall of the barn shortly after the war. That was very cool. The wedding site was a 5 minute drive away, so this is a great house to stay at for weddings, or just a quiet weekend away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary D E.

23 Oct, 2023

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

Zentangle Retreat

We stayed at the Maple Street house last week for a Zentangle Retreat. There were several of us, and it was important that we all have our own beds. This house fit that bill. We also did not want to have to drive too far away, in case of emergency. Again, this house worked. It was about an hour due East of our home area. For an afternoon ramble, and a night out for supper, we were able to drive into Oneonta, only about half an hour away. The house is lovely. The neighborhood is quiet, and the villagers friendly. The owners were very willing to accommodate our requests for variance on times for check-ins and check-out. They left us a gift card to a delightful local bakery. As the Retreat leader, I was excited to find an enormous dining room table that would hold all of us comfortably as we worked. We were able to fix meals and eat family style, and afterwards, relax in the living room in comfort. I keep going back to that word. Comfort. For such a big house, it was wonderfully cozy. We did run into a couple of things, as you might expect in an older home. The owner, John, was very responsive, and immediately handled all of our questions, and concerns. We will be back sometime next summer. Thank you Finnegans! MDE.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

7 Sept, 2016

Comfortable home in a perfect location

We picked this spot for our annual girls weekend because it was centrally located to the areas we wanted to explore. Cooperstown, Oneonta, and Norwich were all an easy, short drive over some beautiful roads. After being out for the day, it was nice to come back to this pleasant home in the very quiet town of Gilbertsville. The home was clean and nicely furnished, and the beds were very comfortable. We all stayed on the main floor as the upstairs was a bit warm for the time we were there. The great thing about central NY though is that it cools down at night so the temperature in the house was just right come morning. The kitchen was well stocked for food preparation, and we had no issues connecting to wi-fi or using the tv. One thing to note was that some of us did not have cell phone service. There is a land line if needed, and having wi-fi allowed us to send text messages and emails. Access to the house was provided in plenty of time and the instructions were easy to follow. The owner was very amiable, and knows Gilbertsville and the area very well so can recommend restaurants and things to do. There is one restaurant in town that is open for dinner - The Empire House. The menu looked good but we did not get a chance to try it as we were in other towns for dinner while there. For breakfast, the town of Morris on Rt. 51 going north had a good place called Nicole's. Another spot for breakfast was in Mt. Upton on Rt. 51 going south called the Korner Stone. Would definitely recommend this home - very relaxing, and a great home base with plenty of directions to go for easy day trips.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

11 Oct, 2021

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

Perfect for a family

This is a large, comfortable house with plenty of room to spread out and relax. Gilbertsville is a beautiful peaceful village. Overall the whole experience is very idyllic!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny D.

8 Sept, 2021

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

The maple house.

Laid back and relaxing. Great host.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

8 Aug, 2021

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

Perfect Cooperstown Stay

Perfect place to stay and play in Cooperstown.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

john l.

7 Jun, 2021

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

Large has in a quaint little village

5 couples stayed in this house for a wedding at Far View Farms in Unadilla. Convenient location except for no cell phone service. House is in middle of village but still very peaceful and quiet. The village is nice to walk in. The house is quite long and the rooms are spread out with a very nice dining room and living room as well as a cool outdoor enclosed porch. Great place for a get together.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., New York

18 Aug, 2020

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

Awesome stay in super location

This updated historic home is in the cutest community. We walked to the farmers market on Sat, walked to a horseback riding lesson at a local stable, drove 20 min to Gilbert Lake which has fantastic swimming, is peaceful and not crowded, and bbqed/ made s’mores over the fire pit/ played one of the many board games at the home each night. John was an excellent host, very communicative and full of great tips. I’d recommend this stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jordan E.

6 Jul, 2020

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

Perfect weekend away

This was an absolute gem of a home / town / escape from the city. We stumbled on Gilbertsville through John’s listing and absolutely loved what we found! The house is gorgeous and has a ton of space (including a yard), it’s inside a quaint little quiet town and offers incredible nature surroundings. We spent most of our afternoons at the watering hole John recommended and we will definitely be back! Thanks so much.

10/10 Excellent

Lynne T.

1 Oct, 2018

Beautiful home, warm and inviting.

This home away from home is perfect for a comfortable, relaxing stay in Gilbertsville. I can’t think of a single thing that would have made it better!! Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Philip N.

11 Oct, 2017

Historic, charming neighborhood. Very comfortable house. Excellent location to town .

Ideal house to stay in for weekend weddings at the Gilbertsville Farm House.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

john b.

11 Oct, 2017

Wonderful place to stay

We stay for a long weekend for a local wedding. John the owner was very helpful and made everything very easy. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

alison p.

15 Aug, 2017

Wonderful house!

The home is very beautiful, we made a lot of memories and enjoyed the home very much! The owners are very informative and helpful. I would recommend this property and hope to stay again one day in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

3 Aug, 2017

Beautiful and comfortable

John was extremely helpful and accommodating. The house was a GREAT location for a destination wedding. With 6 bedrooms it was large enough to accommodate my family with space for visiting, dining and running around a huge yard. I would recommend John's house to anyone visiting the area for a wedding or Cooperstown. I would definitely come back to John's lovely house.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

3 Oct, 2016

Beautiful House, much bigger than expected, dog friendly!

We rented 25 Maple Street for a long weekend. My daughter was being married at the Gilbertsville Farmhouse. The house was less then 2 miles from the venue. So it was a perfect location for us. The house is spotless, the beds are super comfortable. The house is located on a quiet street, with beautiful historic homes. We were able to enjoy a glass of wine on the front porch after we got there. The house is much larger than we ever imagined. We were very lucky that we found such a nice house, that was dog friendly. The owners couldn't be nicer! I am so happy that we rented this house, I highly recommend it!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie B.

2 Aug, 2016

Lovely, historic home in charming village

This experience was not only easy from start to finish, it was a delightful experience. Gilbertsville is a charming village and the property is located within walking distance to a small general store, a book store, and a post office. Saturdays in the summer a few local folks set up under tents next to the post office, selling fresh garden veggies and hand-made crafts. The property itself is spacious and can accommodate a large or small group--while still feeling intimate. Kids might be most comfortable on the second floor of the house, and adults in the first floor bedrooms. Note that there are two full baths on the first floor only. Paper products were helpful to have on hand. All rooms were clean and tidy. The host e-mailed and called to see if everything was going well, and prior to the stay, provided a thorough "how to" document on house details. Overall a delightful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

22 May, 2016

Perfect for Large Groups

Myself and ten friends rented this house last weekend for a wedding at the Gilberstville Farmhouse. It was absolutely perfect. There were plenty of comfortable places to sleep. The house came stocked with plenty of extra pillows and linens. All the appliances worked perfectly. The location could not be beat - we were a five minute drive from the farmhouse. We made good use of the huge lawn out front, the dog run and the fire pit out back. You don't need to buy condiments for this house - there was a lot of peanut butter, salad dressing, mustard, mayo and ketchup available, as well as plenty of coffee filters. The one thing you'd want to bring is a fire starter or some newspaper for the fire pit.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Debby E.

9 Oct, 2015

Beautifully renovated historic home

We rented this home last weekend with another family so that we could attend a "destination" wedding at Gilbertsville Farm. It was perfect for our entire group. Plenty of bedrooms and baths; large kitchen, dining room and living room. There was also a big front porch to relax on and catch the afternoon sun. Additionally, we enjoyed using the outdoor fire pit and grill. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling to the area!

About the host

Hosted by John Finnigan

When this property was listed in October 2014 we knew we wanted to own the house. John lived in Gilbertsville through high school and college until his first career job took him out of New York State. Gilbertsville has remained in his heart and many of his vacations have taken him back to his roots. His children spent weeks of many summers with their loving grandparents who lived in another beautiful home in Gilbertsville. That home was sold when they retired to Florida, before John was ready to buy it. Years later he had an opportunity to purchase a home in Butternut Valley. We are ready to share it with our guests.

Why they chose this property

This home made several connections for John. The location is one block from his childhood home and across the street from his sister's vacation home. The size of the house is perfect for vacationing families who want to spend time together. The kitchen is large enough for multiple cooks and hungry snackers at the same time. The yard is large enough, almost an acre, that croquet and badminton and dog walking can all take place at the same time. The backyard fire pit is perfect for early evening and late night time around the fire, talking, reminiscing and catching up.

What makes this property unique

The house itself retains much of it's historical features. The hardwood floors were just refinished and are gorgeous. The molding and wood trim has been cleaned and painted. The children's rooms under the attic eaves are great for little ones and there is a large bedroom with a full size upstairs as well for supervising adults. The living room is spacious for a large group with couches cozy enough for napping or sitting with a book or a tablet.