Family-friendly, historic Victorian within an hour's drive to many attractions

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 104500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Oxford, NY

Blue Stone Golf Club
‪3 min drive‬
Bowman Lake State Park
‪20 min drive‬
Cooperstown All Star Village Fields
‪64 min drive‬
Norwich, NY (OIC-Lt. Warren Eaton)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

- Minimum nights for a reservation is 2 nights. The price is $150.00 for two people /night. There is an ADDITIONAL CHARGE of $30.00/person/night.
This period decorated Victorian home is suitable for small or large groups. Bring your family, enjoy a couple's weekend, host a bridal/baby shower or other special event (plenty of room) have a "girls weekend getaway, or use it as a home base when attending family/class reunions in the area. The main floor boasts a fully equipped kitchen opening into a family/TV area. Adjoining is a large family area with a table that seats 14 and a corner fireplace. A half bath, formal dining room and front parlor are also located on the first floor. The upstairs has 5 spacious bedrooms, decorated in the Victorian style, a sitting area and 2 full bathrooms. The large driveway can accommodate 6 cars and additional parking is available around the corner. There is a lovely back patio with umbrella table and chairs and an outdoor grill. Another patio with patio furniture is located on the side of the house.

Property manager

Bonnie S. Emerson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Additional charge for events...to be determined

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No loud house parties are allowed. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood. If neighbors complain, you will be asked to leave.

There is a maximum of 14 days to rent the property

No more than the number of people that you booked/paid for are allowed to stay in the house.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: additional charge for events...to be determined

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this holiday home is in the city centre. Chenango County Historical Society Museum and Big Four Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bowman Lake State Park and Wolf Mountain Nature Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

Oxford, NY

What's nearby

Blue Stone Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Bowman Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 16.3 km
Animal Adventure Park - 45 min drive - 48.4 km
Colgate University - 57 min drive - 62.4 km
Cooperstown All Star Village Fields - 64 min drive - 68.0 km

Getting around

Binghamton, NY (BGM-Greater Binghamton) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
‪The Stadium Sports Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
‪Hoppies - ‬10 min walk
‪La Maison Blanche Bakery Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly, historic Victorian within an hour's drive to many attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly, historic Victorian within an hour's drive to many attractions ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly, historic Victorian within an hour's drive to many attractions ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly, historic Victorian within an hour's drive to many attractions located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Oxford is situated in the city centre, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Blue Stone Golf Club, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Bullthistle Model Railroad Society Museum and Bowman Lake State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Corinna J.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Great Stay

Very clean and family friendly!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

8 Oct, 2024

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

Family trip

This house was fabulous! They were great to communicate. It was like stepping back in time. Wish we would have been able to stay longer. Highly recomend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

22 Aug, 2024

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

Wow!

Beautiful home. The attention to detail is amazing. Every time you turn around you notice another object or detail of the house that you hadn't noticed before. I hope to be able to visit the area and stay there again. Bonnie is a super host.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

16 Aug, 2024

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

This is the place to stay

Where do I begin? This place is gorgeous. Bonnie is an awesome host. She is very concerned about her guest's comfort and has to be one of the nicest people I've ever met. The home is magnificent and so clean you could eat off the floor. Beautiful, comfortable rooms. The kitchen is fully equipped, beds are comfortable and each room is exquisitely decorated. Antiques throughout the entire house create such a charming atmosphere. Nice quiet neighborhood too. As us girls were relaxing in the beautifully landscaped backyard we were all saying how quiet and peaceful it was. We absolutely LOVED staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

6 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful home

Pictures don't do the home justice. Bonnie has done a amazing job with decorating her home. It felt like staying in a museum. Communication was great. Bonnie was extremely accommodating with adjusting time for check-in and got one of our family members who showed up early in and kept her company until we arrived. The location is convenient to walk into the village of Oxford. If there on a Saturday, the farmer's market is a must for some fresh backed goods, fruits/vegetables and crafts. Overall a great stay. Would definitely stay here again if we find ourselves in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

6 Aug, 2024

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

Small Town Victorian Charm

This was our second stay here and the house and owner never cease to impress. The house is immaculate, with every detail paid attention to keeping with the atmosphere of a Victorian period mansion. All the furnishings and decorative items in each room are really amazing. Such great care has been taken make this museum quality. All this and yet still very comfortable to stay with modern kitchen and bath facilities. The owner is very attentive, responsive and pleasant to work with, obviously taking great pleasure in her role as property hostess. The location is also perfect, in the midst of a quiet posh neighborhood a short walk from the village center. The village of Oxford itself is very quaint and charming, especially when there is the Saturday farmer's market or other event in the town park. This is one of my favorite short getaways.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Excellent host, home, and village

This was my fifth stay at Bonnie's lovely home. Oxford is such a beautiful village, wonderfully walkable with some lovely restaurants and a marvelous farmers market on Saturdays. I always look forward to my stays.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

26 Jul, 2024

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

Always a wonderful place to stay

This was my fifth or sixth time staying at Bonnie's lovely house. It is beautiful and she is a wonderful host. In the center of gorgeous, historical Oxford, NY, the house is very comfortable and well laid-out.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

16 Jul, 2024

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

Another wonderful stay at the Emerson's!

As always, we loved staying at Bonnie and Tom's Victorian oasis in Oxford. We hosted our family reunion there this year...plenty of room and a wonderful back yard for games. Thank you Bonnie and Tom! We look forward to the next time we can visit :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

14 Jul, 2024

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

Historic Victorian in Oxford NY

This home is absolutely lovely. Our group of 6 friends reuniting 45 years after graduating high school. Perfect and intriguing home. We hope to stay again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

24 Jun, 2024

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

Wonderful

Beautiful home. Very comfortable !

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

softtosser

17 Jun, 2024

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

Victorian delight

Staying at this home is like stepping into a museum from the Victorian age. The amenities are modern and the bed was very comfortable. The outside property included ample outside areas for sitting, or grilling for a group. Bonnie is a wonderful host dedicated to the 100% satisfaction of her guests.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Nice stay

It was a great stay. Beautiful home and very nice owner. I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mihir M.

26 May, 2024

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

Incredible property, hospitable host

The property is truly breathtaking and great for a short stay. Bonnie is incredibly accommodating and really goes above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent Y.

22 May, 2024

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

Graduation weekend

My parents, my in laws and my wife got to stay at this beautiful Victorian home for Colgate graduation weekend. Located about 40 minutes south of the campus. The property was so well kept and Bonnie the host was so friendly and welcoming. It was definitely a home away from home. Set in the small town of Oxford, NY. Great places to eat nearby and stores close by for shopping. We originally had 7 in our party staying there but my son couldn’t make it due to just changing jobs. After realizing this Bonnie refunded the fee for the extra person not there. We honestly couldn’t have been happier with our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

12 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Everything was absolutely perfect. We felt like we were staying at a Gold Coast Mansion. The house is pristine, clean, has everything you would possibly need & Bonnie is an absolute sweetheart. We felt so comfortable there. Don’t even give it a second thought.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette S.

6 May, 2024

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

Great stay

The house was great and the owner was awesome!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerin N.

12 Oct, 2023

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

Great Place

We have stayed at Bonnie's place sveral times and it never disappoints. Great location for us to visit family, and plenty of room. Well stocked, comfortable beds and very clean. I would recommend this to everyone!! Thanks Bonnie for a great stay as always!!!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

19 Sept, 2023

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

Beautiful Home

This home was spacious enough for everyone, Everything you needed for a comfortable stay was available. Bonnie was a great host and very welcoming.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

22 Aug, 2023

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

Unique home!

Bonnie’s house is charming and unique! We enjoyed walking through the neighborhood to dinner and to the farmer’s market. The house was big enough to host a family reunion when we were rained out of the state park. Bonnie was extremely helpful and welcoming! Great stay!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

21 Aug, 2023

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

excellent

great place to stay, friendly family clean

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill N., Thornton

8 Aug, 2023

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

Never disappoints!

We were lucky enough to find Bonnie and Tom's home available to rent for our trip "home" to Oxford for a family reunion. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Oxford if I didn't have to! Thank you Bonnie for your hospitality, generosity and kindness...hope to be back soon :)

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kansas U.

31 Jul, 2023

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

Awesome!

Just a beautiful home that held all of us. Close to many attractions. It was great to be able to hang out with family in one place. Bonnie is just the nicest sweetest person. Highly recommend this home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E H.

26 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful home, town, host

Every summer I stay in Bonnie’s beautiful house. This year I brought friends with three kids 9-17. We had a wonderful time. As always, Bonnie went above & beyond to support us having a great stay. Wish there was a six star option.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall M.

6 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful Home

Lots of antiques and very clean. Lots of room and overall I would certainly recommend this home as a very comfortable lovely VRBO. I found our host charming and helpful . Thank you Bonnie for welcoming us into your house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie S. Emerson

My husband and I grew up in Oxford and never wanted to live anywhere else. Our families and our memories were created here and this is where we chose to raise our family. This location has given us the opportunity to enjoy so much that is around us and yet has allowed us to remain in a small town, peaceful atmosphere! This is the first home that we bought and it was an apartment at the time so the rent check paid the mortgage! We have raised 4 children in this home. They are all married. One daughter lives across the driveway with her husband and three children. Our son lives across the river-- about 3 minutes away, with his wife and two children. Another daughter lives in the country about 10 minutes away with her husband and four children. Our third daughter lives an hour away with her husband and dog! Pretty much every Sunday, they all come here, sit around the "big" table and have a meal together! The children enjoy the basement area and the back yard/woods area. We have a home on Guilford Lake-10 minutes away- and want the house to be used while we are at the lake! We or some member of our family will be available to help you with anything that you might want or need.

What makes this property unique

This home is in a quiet neighborhood and is a step back in time once you open it's door! Period antiques, both passed on from family members and purchased, fill the house. It is warm, comfortable and welcoming. It is suitable for families, as well as groups of friends and relatives.