Handmade House on 70 Acres

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Cobleskill, NY

Beekman 1802 Mercantile19 min drive
Glimmerglass State Park34 min drive
National Baseball Hall of Fame34 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

sleeping loft

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A perfect Getaway Rental In Upstate New York's Lush Dairy Country

Handmade house on 70 acre former dairy farm. Halfway between Cobleskill and Cooperstown. Very secluded, very peaceful, with 2 ponds, babbling brooks, woods and apple orchards and wild heron on the wetlands. This is one of the most relaxing, rustic spots you can imagine. Come and hike the land, cook great meals, or have a great nap in a rocking chair by the fire! Private and quiet, on 70 acres, yet near to many wonderful things to do like Howe Caverns, Cooperstown, Glimmerglass Opera, antiquing, visiting Organic farms, Museums, The Baseball Hall of Fame, The Adirondacks, and on and on.

Our house and land are very RURAL. Our amenities reflect this. Please do not rent our house if you are expecting anything except rural, quiet, solitude on 70 acres away from it all. The house was hand built with love by my husband, and we offer it for rental to those who might also enjoy this rural quietude, in a low frills setting.

The farm is surrounded by state land, so Fall Foliage is amazing. And apple picking is a perfect afternoon activity. Upstate NY is amazing in the fall- crisp, chiseled days and brisk, clear nights. Enjoy our fire pit on the back patio under the stars.
Swimming in the spring-fed ponds in summer is so refreshing. The fishing in our ponds is wonderful. Our land glows at night with fireflies all July, and August brings nearby festivals, carnivals, and fairs all over the area.
The driveway is plowed in the winter for easy access, and the sledding and snowmobiling are fantastic. The woodstove is the heat source and heats the whole house beautifully and easily. And there is plenty of wood to keep it cozy all day and all night.
And the spring is a perfect time to come up- the brooks are babbling with melted snow, the acreage is turning green and starting to bloom, and the wild turkey, deer and heron abound!

The house was built as a one room cottage, and recently we added to it- so the living room is now double in length, there are 3 new bedrooms, and laundry room, and 1.5 new baths. Amenities- Wood burning stove, dishwasher, microwave, double oven, well stocked kitchen with all hand appliances, wrap around porch, deep tub, satellite TV, DVD player and movie library, WIFI DSL line, CD player, 2 King beds and 2 queens , washing machine and dryer, books and toys, linens and towels.

House comfortably sleeps 6 people. It is perfect for a family, a group of friends, or as a solo getaway from it all. The house is very kid-friendly, and well stocked with toys. Dogs are allowed with an extra deposit.
Monthly and Season rates can be discussed. Fully refundable Deposit required for each rental.

The farm is 3 hours from New York City, 45 minutes from Albany, 25 minutes to Cooperstown, and 20 minutes to Cobleskill.
To googlemap, please use address 151 bill marne rd Cobleskill ny 13320. We are a mile off Rte 165.

Keywords: Cottage, rustic, scenic, secluded, woodsy

Property manager

mindy

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Microwave

Kitchen

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs considered. Cats are never allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cobleskill

Located in Cobleskill, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Cherry Valley Museum and National Baseball Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hyde Hall and Farmers' Museum. Consider Seven Ponds Farm for a night out or Beekman 1802 Mercantile if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cobleskill, NY

What's nearby

SUNY Cobleskill - 18 min drive
Beekman 1802 Mercantile - 19 min drive
Glimmerglass State Park - 34 min drive
National Baseball Hall of Fame - 34 min drive
Glimmerglass Festival - 37 min drive

Getting around

Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

Dairyland - 18 min drive
Black Pearl Inn - 18 min drive
204 Main Bar & Bistro - 18 min drive
Brimstone Bakery - 18 min drive
Black Cat Cafe and Bakery - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Handmade House on 70 Acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Handmade House on 70 Acres?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Handmade House on 70 Acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Handmade House on 70 Acres located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Beekman 1802 Mercantile, SUNY Cobleskill and Sharon Historical Society Museum. Cherry Valley Museum and Cobleskill Fairgrounds are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

christine p.

30 September 2023

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

Peaceful !

I loved fishing at the pond everday. Caught bass evertime. My dogs enjoyed the land.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MC D.

20 September 2023

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

Bucolic Getaway

Grenke Farm is a secluded bucolic getaway for a relaxing vacation. The house is spacious and the bed we slept in was very comfortable. Our contact person, Mindy, was helpful when we realized we had to change our dates for the visit. This is a pet friendly environment and our dog Mele loved running the hills. If we return to the area we'll certainly try to rent this place again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

10 August 2023

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

reunion/grad celebration

this was a great spot to comingle with others. Really feels away. We could really concentrate on catching up.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian and Penny J., Monmouth Junction, NJ

23 June 2023

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

Return Visit Is Just As Awesome

After last fall's short trip, our return to this picturesque property was everything we hoped for in a spring visit. From the weeping willows around the ponds, to the constant visits from local wildlife, the farm is full of tranquility. The wonderfully appointed house is a pleasure to enjoy... relaxing with a book and a cup of coffee on the porch watching the mist on the ponds, warming up by the backyard fire pit, enjoying comfy king size beds... all with mountain views to take your breath away. Cooperstown is a quick drive away for baseball and art fans. The Fenimore Museum has outstanding exhibits and the Baseball Hall of Fame is amazing. Cobleskill in the other direction has everything you might need or may have forgotten to bring, but we stayed on and around the farm most of the time. The dogs loved exploring and sniffing and swimming - it was a perfect vacation for them too. Thanks so much to Mindy for sharing this beautiful piece of upstate New York, it really is a wonderful, magical place.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian and Penny J., Monmouth Junction, NJ

22 September 2022

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

A Lovely Stay on a Beautiful Farm

Our vacation on this beautiful property was outstanding. The hand built farmhouse is nestled at the base of a gentle slope, with an orchard of apple trees at the summit. The apples were fun to pick and snack on! The swimming/fishing ponds made my husband glad he had brought his fishing pole! Tons of grassy fields and slopes made our 2 pups very happy to run and play in. The house itself was gorgeous. Many upgrades in the modern kitchen, beautifully appointed bathrooms upstairs and down. The living room offered all types of media and family games to play. There was a spacious and adorable loft bedroom that kids would love. We took advantage of the fire box on a rare chilly night, which made the house toasty. There were many bedrooms to choose from; we opted for a kingsize bed with ensuite bathroom; so comfortable. The location of the property was convenient to "Herkimer Diamond" mines and Cooperstown Baseball Museum, so there was always something to explore. It was a glorious vacation and we are already planning our return trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by mindy

We bought this beautiful acreage years ago, as a respite from city life. There was no house on the property, it had been torn down ages before. And we fulfilled a dream of hand-building a home for ourselves, and family, and friends.

Why they chose this property

We love upstate NY for it's gorgeous rolling hills, and pastural openness.We bought this exact property for the acreage, the secluded oasis, the views, the ability to build and create. And we wanted to lovingly restore the 125 year old barns.

What makes this property unique

Seclusion.
The Quietest place we know.
The land is ripe, the views elating, The privacy amazing.
The ponds for swimming, the orchards for picking, the sky for it's awe inspiring vastness
Watching storms roll in over the mountains.

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