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Drake's Escape Cottage #1, Ideal location for Oneonta/Cooperstown

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A large grassy area with a red barn and a smaller building, surrounded by trees.
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Two cottages that are mirror images of each other
A sign for 'Drake's Escape' with a house in the background.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Oneonta, NY
  • Place, Damaschke Field
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, State University of New York-Oneonta
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartwick College
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

downstairs 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

downstairs bed 2

1 Queen Bed

upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

upstaris 2

1 Queen Bed

downstairs bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

upstairs bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Drake's Escape Cottage #1, Ideal location for Oneonta/Cooperstown

Please note: During "Baseball Season," I can only rent for the six days that you are scheduled to play. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Newly constructed, enjoy your "country stay in city limits" while sleeping in these cottages in the shape of a barn! Barns include a porch with roof and the largest yard in the city. Total of 2 cottages and one house to rent under Drake's Escape, Ideal choice for people who want to stay together. In each barn there are two bedrooms upstairs, two bedrooms down and two baths. Living/kitchen is combined. 900+ square feet! The pavilion is ready for your use to BBQ and have gatherings. Be aware the pavilion is a shared space for all three properties. Be prepared to make new friends. There is plenty of space for all!
Located only 7 min. from the All Star Village.
Other cottage to rent is under # 7702058.
The # for the house is, 4553048

*There are train tracks near by. The whistle blows 3-4 times a day.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Check out is at 9 o’clock so that we can prepare for the next group. Please take the trash out to the dumpster behind the pavilion. Please leave the door unlocked.
Sometimes you need to leave early. Please send a text when you know that you are leaving early.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pavilion is shared for 3 properties.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7697582
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: 30
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oneonta

Oneonta is home to this cottage. Robert V. Riddell State Park and Gilbert Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Foothills Performing Arts Center and Anderson Center for the Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider Rail Explorers Cooperstown, or check out an event or a game at Cooperstown All Star Village Fields. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Oneonta, NY

What's nearby

  • Neahwa Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Damaschke Field - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Foothills Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • State University of New York-Oneonta - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hartwick College - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Binghamton, NY (BGM-Greater Binghamton) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drake's Escape Cottage #1, Ideal location for Oneonta/Cooperstown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Drake's Escape Cottage #1, Ideal location for Oneonta/Cooperstown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Drake's Escape Cottage #1, Ideal location for Oneonta/Cooperstown?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Drake's Escape Cottage #1, Ideal location for Oneonta/Cooperstown?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Drake's Escape Cottage #1, Ideal location for Oneonta/Cooperstown located?

This family-friendly Oneonta cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Damaschke Field and Foothills Performing Arts Center. Anderson Center for the Arts and Neahwa Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Great place close to ASV

Place was perfect for our time in NY for our time at Cooperstown ASV!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay!!!! Please come again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our week at ASV! The property was absolutely beautiful and the house was spotless inside. The siblings ran around and played outside every chance they could. Linda was a was an amazing host! She was communicative before our trip and answered all our many questions- we never felt like a bother to her. Even during our stay she came over late at night with fresh bedding after a toddler puked in bed. This location is IDEAL!! Linda also rents any and everything you or your team may need during the week. If we were ever back for ASV I would stay again 100%
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

Clean and convenient to SUNY ONEONTA .bonus if you have a larger family there is another similar hiu

Great stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
I’m happy you enjoyed your stay!!!! Please come again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin W.

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

Great hidden spot

This property is awesome. It has everything you need, is peaceful, and clean. The picnic shed is such an added bonus. We love our time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Linda was great! Great communications and helpful tips for our stay.

The property was great. Lots of space for kids to play. Wonderful if you are traveling with other teammates and families. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2022
It was our pleasure to host you! I’m happy you enjoyed the big yard! Please come back again when you’re in the area!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casie E.

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

Drake’s

Great experience, great host, highly recommend property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
Thank you very much! Our goal is to create the best experience for all guests!! Do come again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Great stay for baseball tournament!

We had a wonderful week in the cabin! Our family of 3 as well as two sets of grandparents had a very comfortable visit. The place was clean, convenient and spacious. We used the pavilions a few nights for team get togethers and it was so fun! Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. We make sure our places are squeaky clean! I’m happy that you could make your memories with the grandparents as well. And yes, our pavilion is a great place for team gatherings! You are most welcome to come back anytime you’re in the area.!!!!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

OSKAR N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cottage was nice but missing a few things like all places. Would have been nice to have a place to empty our clothes and not live out of our luggage
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Q.

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

Wonderful, would recommend

House was clean, well-stocked, and getting a hold of Linda was never a problem. Would return if in that neck of the woods again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drake's Escape was the perfect place to stay during our Cooperstown trip! The location was perfect - less than 10 minutes from the field and we were able to make few late night food runs for the boys when they had late games. We had grandparents with us and it was great to be able to go back to rest in between games and to minimize their time in the sun. Linda was the best host - when we accidentally locked ourselves out - she came by in less than 10 minutes to get us back in. This is the perfect spot to stay for Cooperstown!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
I’m so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Our location makes it easy to jump on the main highway and go completely around the city which leads you right to the baseball field. Perfect for taking a break when you’ve had enough baseball, or heat or rain as well of course. I never knows what the weather is going to , especially these days. I’m always available to come help out if needed. I was happy to help you and you locked yourself out. My goal is to make sure everyone has a wonderful time on a vacation and is able to create some terrific memories while staying in a very clean nice home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose L.

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

MVP Hustle SD Family

Linda was awesome and very responsive to all my questions. This was a perfect stay for our baseball families. The outdoor bbq patio was great and we used it several times even with the rain we were able to enjoy it since it had a patio top cover. I would definitely recommend Drake’s Escape for the perfect Cooperstown trip!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay. The property is definitely a nice break away from all the baseball activity. The pavilion is great for team gatherings but also just a nice place to hang out when it rains. Next time you’re in the area, please do Stay with us! Thanks for telling all your friends!!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh K.

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

Perfect setup!

Drakes Escape was the perfect location and place to stay when your child is playing at All Star Dreams. You are close to the fields, close to downtown Oneonta, and the pavilion/area for kids to play is absolutely perfect! We did a bbq one night and got our whole team together and it was a blast! I would highly recommend Linda and Drakes Escape! Linda was always there to answer questions if needed and provided us with anything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
I’m so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We love it when team members can stay together on the same property. I also like to hear when you enjoyed having a team gathering. This is what your baseball vacation is all about.!!! You and the family are most welcome to stay with us again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Perfect CASV group accommodations

Drake’s escape did not disappoint. We were only 10 minutes from CASV with lots around us (grocery and restaurants). Our cottage was perfect for 2 families. We had our own space plus shared space. The place was clean and had everything we needed. The owners were amazing. Attentive and informative. With the 3 places on one property, this is the perfect location for team families to rent together. We enjoyed the shared pavilion each evening to finish our days. If you have a group looking to be close together, check this place out!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I really do appreciate your response. I built Drake’s Escape with the idea of having teams staying together and having a lot of fun. I hope the word gets out that this is The place to stay!!!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

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

Cooperstown All Star Village Event

This property is perfect for a family who likes to eat out and stay in to cook. It is practically brand new. It's only about 12 minutes from All Star Village and only 5 minutes from the downtown area that has some great places to eat. It's important to be close to the fields since you'll be driving to/from the fields several times a day. This house also has a washer/dryer which is CRITICAL. Your clothes will be so dusty and dirty after days at the field and your son's baseball clothes will stink! We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
Thank you so much for your nice review. I’m so happy that you had a comfortable stay. Our goal is to have all of our guests have a wonderful experience while creating new memories! Location is a key!!! The cabins are practically “new.” They were just completed when Covid hit, so not many people have stayed in them so far. We look forward to seeing you next time!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

What a terrific place to stay!!!

Last week we stayed at the Drake's Escape Barn for my son's tournament in Cooperstown. The house itself was brand new, clean and had everything we needed for a great stay. We were fortunate enough to meet Linda (the owner) in person, who is very nice and incredibly attentive with her communication and obviously cares very much about the experience people have in staying at her rental. I recommend this listing without even the slightest hesitation. Further, it should be noted that she has two adjacent properties (soon to be more) that could be used for the purpose of having a lot of your team together on the same property. There's a pavilion so the team could have a great picnic and BBQ. Thanks for a great week Linda!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you for such a wonderful review! Because it is new, the improvements that will be happening will only make this property even better! With so many choices available, I really appreciate you choosing to stay with us! I hope to see you and the family again when it is your 9 year old's turn to play at the All Star Village.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Quick to Cooperstown All Star Village

We originally booked at a local hotel. When we got to the hotel, it was a nightmare! We quickly started looking for a home and found Drake’s Escape. The owner, Linda, responded to our SOS immediately! She gave us the address to drive by and she even met us there. Her hospitality and kindness was amazing. We thoroughly loved our stay. Our last night, we used the BBQ and sat outside for our last dinner at the house. We comfortably fit two families of 3 and had room for maybe 1 more family. We were there for Cooperstown. The identical house next store is also hers and the entire property is large enough for a few baseball families to stay together and enjoy the huge yard and BBQ.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2022
I’m so happy that you got to stay with us. It’s frustrating when one is excited for their vacation and book their stay on trust, and when they get there it’s a terrible place. Your review shows people that our properties are very nice and a lovely stay. Additionally, it is a great place for barbecues and even team parties. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!!! Thanks for the nice review!!! Please come again!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in the perfect location for All Star Village. We really enjoyed our stay! Linda was very pleasant and even provided items like chairs and coolers for rent. She has three houses for rent on the same lot so it’s perfect for several families on the same team if you can coordinate!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2026
Thank you for such a nice review. It’s a pleasure to have you all as guests. It is really a perfect place for several families to stay together. I hope that when you’re in the area again that you satay again!!!!.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Enjoyable stay & very close to Cooperstown All-Star Village

Overall great stay! I could not have asked for better accommodations! Unlike properties that mislead consumers about how close they are to Cooperstown All-Star Village, this one did not. I was very close and went back & forth many times to the property! Thank you Linda!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Linda Drake

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My husband and I live in Oneonta. I have been a local person all my life. I went to school in Cooperstown and I went to college in Oneonta. I am a bank of information for directions and fun things to do around here. We love to travel and I have some of my photographs in the house. I hope you enjoy them.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this land in 2018. The large yard connects to the home where I raised my three children. Newly constructed cottages in shape of a barn gives you that country feel in city limits! They are spacious inside and has plenty of space for the children to play or for you to relax.

What makes this property unique

Once you wind your way down the streets to these barns, one forgets that you are in the city of Oneonta. My children learned to ride bikes on the dead end street next door. It was a place that they could run and play outside and I didn't have to worry about them. These barn cottages, combined with the other home, have the largest yard in Oneonta for your family to enjoy.
Oneonta and surroundings offers a lot of entertainment. Some examples are: Oneonta Tigers (minor league baseball team) games in the park down the road, two beautiful parks, Orpheus Theatre, Franklin Play Company, Glimmerglass Opera, many small lakes to visit, Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame (of course), The Farmer's Museum, The Fennimore House, and much more!!!!!!!!!

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