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Smart TV, DVD player
Smart TV, DVD player
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Worcester, NY
  • Brewery Ommegang
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Cooperstown Dreams Park
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the area

Worcester

In Worcester .Stay at this Worcester farm stay and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Clapper Hollow State Forest and Seven Ponds Farm. Summit Town Hall and Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seven Ponds Farm - 26 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Brewery Ommegang - 42 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Doubleday Field - 48 min drive - 34.9 km
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame - 48 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Cooperstown Dreams Park - 51 min drive - 42.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ardy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Worcester Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪House of Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café 151 - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Mountain/Lake Retreat. Canoe included Close to Dreams Park/Cooperstown + NYST

The house is by no means luxurious, and is defineately a "work in progress", but has plenty of charm. Updates for include new kitchen/appliances, windows and beautiful sunroom. Close to:great restaurants/breweries, Cooperstown, Dreams Park,Howes Caverns, State Parks etc. What really sets the place apart is the property. 144 acres of beautiful views on a private lake! Reset your buttons, gaze at the stars. Let the owls and crickets lull you to sleep. The Wild Turkeys and Geese can be your alarm clock ! Bring your canoe/kayak and fishing pole. (The bass are usually hungry !)
Please note that there is not a washer dryer. (There is a 24 hr laundromat six minutes from the house , however).

Property manager

William Twardy

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water park

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Mountain/lake Retreat-close Hall Fame/dreams Park/cooperstown
Mountain/Lake Retreat Close to Dreams Park/Cooperstown + NYST
Mountain/lake Retreat-close Hall Fame/dreams Park/cooperstown

Mountain/Lake Retreat. Canoe included Close to Dreams Park/Cooperstown + NYST Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jake p.

Disliked: Cleanliness

House has good bones

ON THE POSITIVE SIDE, HAS GREAT LOCATION AND VIEW. House has good bones.On the negative side there are many issues. Any one with a disability should avoid until upgrades are done.House need much work, some areas are very nice, other areas are not.Would I be proud to own this house. NO.Entrance way is a disaster.Electrical issuesHand rail to upstairs stops short of the top fall hazard.Numerous trip hazardsAttempts at remodeling and maintenance fall way short.Not dirty, however not real clean either.So much untapped potential. It appears the host is trying to get what he can in Rental revenue and invest nothing.I tried to help and communicate with The host and identify what I saw. How ever the host felt every thing was good as is. I took photos, however too many to post.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what expected

The pictures provided are not an accurate representation of the indoors. The outside property is beautiful but when you enter, you are met with smell, unfinished construction, unsafe electrical and dirt. There was dirt and animal hair all over the floors. Description noted that there is AC when in fact there is none on the main floor, rather a fan unit. When discussing concerns with the property owner, we were accused of lying. Pictures do not lie. Unfortunately due to the condition and state of the property we did not stay more than the time it took to take pictures. Property owner would not even consider any type of reimbursement. Overall very disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Plamen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Third visit to my favorite rental.

This was my third visit in the last two years - mostly intended as fishing adventures. During my stay I booked another visit with my family for the 2nd week of September. I especially enjoy the rustic mood that the property creates once I arrive there. I had several very enjoyable conversations with William - sharing various experiences I encounter during my stay. For our next visit in September, William generously offered one extra day free of charge. The lake, and the sunrise view from the top of the South Hill offers unique experiences.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda J.

It has to be the owner's weekend getaway

Photos show the place when it was clean. The house was strewn with shoes, clothing, bedding...as though the owner just stepped out. Plus there was no address. We weren't about to approach a house based on where we thought it would be. Finally saw a neighbor that told us it was the right one. 'Work in progress' is a stretch. The owner was helpful and reasonable on the phone but the satellite went out and there was no help with the needed password. It would be a great place for a stay with kids. Plenty of beds and one bedroom even has a door.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, scenic, relaxing setting.

Great property with fantastic outdoor options to wander, canoe and fish, sit around a fire, and stargaze. Spent 4 terrific days away from city life bonding with my scattered extended family. Also was able to check off the Baseball Hall of Fame visit from my bucket list.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

good place

we enjoyed our stay here. the place is big with lots of places to sleep and the shower is nice. the host was very nice and gave us lots of details about the property and area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely ptoperty

Loved the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay, but as described

Host communicated wonderfully. Guys enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Plamen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amaizing Days at "South Hill Farm"

For ten years me and my wife were renting different properties in Delaware county. The Mountain/Lake retreat owned by William is by far our favorite - simple, enjoyable and offering a lot of recreational options. Especially the amazing lake and the excellent fishing. I enjoyed even more our time there, after reading the book describing the memories of Zita Bozanic Wenzel, who was born at this property - "The South Hill Farm", and who recently visited the property. We are very thankful to William for all the accommodations he provides at the property. This is definitely our final choice for future vacations in this area. Plamen and Liliana
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kylee C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Gorgeous setting with an amazing view. The house is definitely a work in progress but it was clean and welcoming. Our family loved the lake and watching fireflies at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host, breezy check-in

Williams was fantastic at communication before and during the stay, answered our (many) questions, and was very accommodating. Check-in was easy, house has all the basic commodities. Great rustic cabin-feel place, perfect for groups.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew G., Broad Run

Lake is the gem

The property was as described, a farm house and a work in progress. The wifi and television was disappointing as it was slow and any shows just kept freezing up (we were able to watch 1 movie before this started happening). The gem with this place is the land and lake. A beautiful piece of property and the lake was awesome. I fished it almost every morning and evening. The amount of largemouth bass I caught was unbelievable (more than 150 in the 5 days) in the range from 10 - 15 inches. They put up a good fight, jumping out of the water and going deep into the weeds. The surrounding areas offered nice places to eat and some tourist stuff to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan B., Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Memories and more!

The place was the farm and farm house I was born and grew up in. The house had significant changes, but the overall property brought back memories. The setting is still beautiful especially overlooking the lake. However I would have liked to have a path for access to the pond. The best part of the stay was a visit with our old neighbors! We will definitely visit again next time with our gandchildren and stay longer.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

exactly as described

Everything was as described in the listing. The only disappointment was the coffee maker not working and the rain. I contacted our host over the fact that we could not get Down to the lake as there was no path. He immediately called someone to come the next day and clear a path for us. And then it was game on. We came to fish and fish we did. We caught 19 bass and 2 bluegills which were nice sized. I forgot to tell our host about the coffee maker but now he knows .🤪 We will return if he will have us . Thank you William.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serentity

The country air, the view of the lake and surrounding hills, the privacy; allowed us just to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this place!

Our family absolutely loved this property! Easy access to the lake which was very clean and the fishing was fantastic!! I annoyed the hell out of William with tons of emails with questions and concerns and he always got back to me in a timely manner and was so nice and accommodating to all of our needs. We will definitely be staying here again. Thank you William, for sharing your place with our family. It was just what we needed :)

8/10 Good

Eric M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great property

Property is great. House itself is definitely a work in process but still a nice place. Was a bit dusty.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay overall

Everything with the check in was smooth. We loved having a spot my whole family could stay together. There were plenty of places to sleep. The house is definitely under construction and will be even more perfect when it is done. I did give it 3/5 starts ONLY because there were a few exposed wires in some light fixtures that seemed a bit unsafe. Other than that, we had a great stay!!

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Holiday Weekend

The property was just as listed. A wonderful lake property with post and beam farmhouse being refurbished. The work that has been done is high quality, still more to do. We enjoyed the fishing and a canoe ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

chris b.

Rustic Farm House

We enjoyed our stay here. Property Owner was kind and helpful. Check in process was smooth. Property description is on point as it states: "The house is by no means luxurious, and is definitely a "work in progress", but has plenty of charm." The house is located on an amazing property. The house is very simple but if you know that going in, your all good. Basically don't expect high end accommodations. Overall we enjoyed fishing and kayaking on the beautiful private lake. The scenery is fantastic. Build a fire and watch the fireflies light up the night. Short drive to amazing waterfalls and hiking (just search google). Thanks

8/10 Good

STEVEN R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for entire families. Lake full of bass.

Don’t expect the 4 seasons, it’s as advertised!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

james n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great fishing and views
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet rustic getaway

This is a great place for an quiet outdoor getaway. It currently reminds me of a very large Hunter/Fisherman cabin. The views are great. The price was right.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

TJ V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer getaway

We stayed at this residence during my son's baseball tournament in Cooperstown. My kids absolutely enjoyed seeing some wildlife on the property as well as hiking and skipping rocks down at the lake. We did not have time to kayak or canoe, but the necessary equipment was there. We had about a 30 minute drive to the park. We found the drive to be beautiful, as we saw mountainous sights that we were not used to seeing. Inside the house, we had plenty of room. It was nice to come back from a day at the ballpark and relax a bit on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donny H., Bolingbroke

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View!!

The property is just like William described. It is a work in progress so if you are expecting the Ritz you may get your feelings hurt. With that being said the house was clean. The beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed besides towels and perishables to make our week long stay comfortable. The best part of the whole trip was the lake. The view was beautiful and the fishing was incredible! The house is just under 30 minutes from Cooperstown Dream Park for those playing baseball. William was also very easy to work with before, during and after our stay. Thanks for having us!