Apartment
Spacious and comfortable, king bed and double futon sofa, kitchen, near 7 Oaks
Apartment with kitchen, near Colgate University
Photo gallery for Spacious and comfortable, king bed and double futon sofa, kitchen, near 7 Oaks





Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Colgate University
- Place, Community Memorial Hospital
- Place, Turning Stone Casino
- Airport, Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Living Area
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Spacious and comfortable, king bed and double futon sofa, kitchen, near 7 Oaks
The Helfant Apartment is located 1.5 miles from the Colgate Inn and less than 1 mile from the Seven Oaks Golf Course. The apartment is situated above the garage on the left side of the main house. It is a completely private space with a full bathroom and a complete kitchen, including a microwave oven, a stove with convection oven and a mini-refrigerator. The apartment contains a small flat screen television and wireless internet. The bedroom has an air conditioning unit that cools the entire place in the spring and summer and electric baseboard to heat the main areas. The bathroom contains radiant heating underneath the floor and a heated towel rack. The apartment has birch flooring in the living area and bedroom and slate flooring in the bathroom. There is plenty of parking at the Helfant Residence as well as an electric vehicle charging station located inside the garage. The EV charger is available to guests and included in the nightly fee.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Have a question?
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties

Quiet country setting awaits you!
Quiet country setting awaits you!
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, (59 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights
No need to strip the beds
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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 first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hamilton
Located in Hamilton, this apartment is in a rural area. Brimfield Farm Winery and Brimfield View Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rogers Environmental Education Center and Wolf Mountain Nature Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Reid Athletic Center or Utica Rome Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hamilton, NY
What's nearby
- Colgate University - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
- Community Memorial Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
- Reid Athletic Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
- Turning Stone Casino - 35 min drive - 48.0 km
- Unadilla Motocross - 40 min drive - 45.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Ray Brothers BBQ - 11 min drive
- Dunkin' - 5 min drive
- Quack's Village Inn - 13 min drive
- Ye Olde Pizza Pub - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
13 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect - location, cleanliness, everything we needed
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heidi
31 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Heidi
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hugo R.
20 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Hugo R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vivi P.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting my Sister at Colgate
Vivi P.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
17 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
Jill B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan O.
24 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10!
Dan O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
LouAnn O.
19 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LouAnn O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah N.
28 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca J.
5 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rebecca J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom G.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheri
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheri
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
lmillmore46
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable. Loved the area.
lmillmore46
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca J.
30 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot in Hamilton
Rebecca J.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lou Ann O.
26 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet oasis
Lou Ann O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zipei Z.
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely experience
Zipei Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gerald S.
3 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real gem
Gerald S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maureen S.
28 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Maureen S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
raymond
6 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
raymond
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diana K.
11 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet place off the beaten track
Diana K.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah N.
28 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colgate visit
Sarah N.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meera
24 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Meera
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
David Y.
9 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Locations and hosts!
David Y.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew H.
23 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for college move in
Andrew H.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
About the host
Hosted by Astrid Helfant
I am a high school science teacher at Hamilton Central School. My husband is a professor at Colgate and teaches Russian and Environmental Studies. Our adult twin sons just graduated from college and busy entering the work force. We love the outdoors: walking, running, biking, hiking, and skiing. We live in a beautiful place!
Why they chose this property
Our property contains views of the woods in the summer and the distant hills in the winter. It has a large front and back yard with beautiful trees. Our home is close to downtown Hamilton and the Colgate Campus. The area provides excellent walking and biking opportunities in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.
What makes this property unique
The apartment is connected to the main house and contains views of the back woods. It has birch floors and cherry molding in the living area and bedroom. The apartment contains many windows and sky lights. It also allows for the perfect temperature control with air conditioning and electric heating. The bathroom has radiant heating underneath the slate floor. The apartment includes a full kitchen, wireless internet and a small flat screen television.
Languages:
English, German, Dutch
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback




























