Hot Tub Retreat Near Cornell & Cortland

Entire home in Groton, New York

  1. 10 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Deirdre
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Deer Crossing Farmhouse is the perfect retreat for friend groups and multigenerational families! With a first-floor bedroom and bathroom, plus a cozy second living room upstairs for extra space, it’s an ideal home base for your Finger Lakes adventures. Whether it's a girls’ weekend, friends' reunion, or family vacation, you'll be close to Ithaca, Cornell, Greek Peak, and nearby state parks, waterfalls, wineries, and breweries. Centrally located, just 15 mins to Ithaca & 10 mins to Cortland.

The space
FUN BACKYARD

The house sits on 2 acres! Our backyard has something for everyone! Here you can unwind on our sectional sofa or in our hammock. Play games...cornhole, darts, ring hook to name a few). Enjoy a cold beverage at the bar in the barn...you'll see what we mean! Looking to unwind and have a relaxing evening...BBQ, roast marshmallows for smores at the fire pit or relax in our hot tub under the twinkling stars or while watching a colorful sunset!

KITCHEN

The sun-drenched kitchen greets you upon entering the home. It includes everything you need to prepare meals, from morning beverages (Keurig, K-cup pods, coffee pot, tea bags and kettle) to evening supper. There is plenty of space to gather for a meal at the table plus additional island seating!

Off of the kitchen is a large mud room with washer and dryer. Laundry detergent included.

LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM

The cozy living room is equipped with 65" smart television with a “guest access” enabled Roku for you to log into your own streaming accounts. Have flashbacks to your childhood while playing Nintendo with your favorite games from the 80's and 90's & a karaoke machine.

The living room opens to the dining room and is the perfect place to play cards or one of the many board games provided.

4 BEDROOMS plus BONUS AREA

Our four bedrooms feel like home, with luxury mattresses and cotton linens. Windows in each room let in natural light, while room darkening shades and sound machines help to ensure a restful sleep. You’ll also find toss pillows, throws, and mirrors in each room.

*Bedroom 1 - Queen bed (main floor - off of the living room)
*Bedroom 2 - Full bed (upstairs - top of the stairs)
*Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin beds (upstairs - across from bedroom 2)
*Bedroom 4 - King bed (upstairs - across from bathroom)
*Bonus Area - Upstairs (queen sized sleeper sofa)

Our bedrooms comfortably sleep 8 and our queen sleeper sofa on the 2nd floor provides sleeping space for 2 more.

2 BATHROOMS

A bathroom is located on each floor. On the main floor, the recently updated bathroom contains a shower/tub combo and LED frameless mirror. The large upstairs bathroom contains a shower and a double vanity. To make your stay more comfortable, we provide shampoo, conditioner and body wash.

KEY AMENITIES

✴ Keyless entry with personalized access code
✴ Hot tub (seats 6)
✴ Fire pit (wood provided)
✴ Pickleball Court with equipment (April - October)
✴ Basketball (April - October)
✴ Outdoor dining & lounge areas
✴ BBQ gas grill
✴ Outdoor games
✴ Card & board games
✴ Fully equipped kitchen
✴ Coffee & tea bar
✴ Bath toiletries
✴ High-speed Wi-Fi
✴ Roku enabled Smart TV
✴ Washer / dryer with detergent

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire home and outside area except the wood burning stove, locked closet in 4th bedroom, the garage, basement, shed and chicken coop.

Other things to note
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in is after 4:00 pm and check-out is by 11:00 am.

PARKING
Behind the house the gravel driveway can comfortably fit 4 cars. More can fit down the driveway if needed, but you would be blocking each other in.

WOOD BURNING STOVE
The wood burning stove in our living room is not available for use – thank you in advance for your understanding.

QUIET HOURS
Quiet hours for the backyard are between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am. Thank you for keeping noise down during this time, as it ensures our standing as courteous neighbors.

HEATING/COOLING
Ductless heating/cooling units in all bedrooms as well as the kitchen and dining room. All the mini splits in the house need to be on either COOL or HEAT, but not both. If in both modes, it will stop working. Additional heat is controlled via thermostats (4 zones in the home, 4 Nest thermostats)

OTHER NOTES
*For safety, we have installed Nest smoke/CO2 alarms.
*The stairs are steep between the first and second floor so use caution going up and down.
*The doorway in bedroom #2 is low so tall adults, please duck when entering.
*We are on well & septic so please be mindful of water usage.

***Please note that availability of amenities cannot always be guaranteed, and discounts/refunds based on usage of amenities will not be possible.

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What this place offers

Valley view
Garden view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 97 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 74 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Groton, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Located on a country road, Deer Crossing Farmhouse is setback from the road away from other houses. While we have neighbors, there is space between houses. The backyard is spacious and beautiful any time of year. We are centrally located about 15 minutes from Ithaca, Cortland, and Greek Peak Ski Resort & Adventure Center. If you're looking for a destination house in itself, or a basecamp for your exploration, you've found the right place!

Meet your host

Superhost
74 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Siena College
I'm obsessed with: My cavapoo, Matthews.
Hi! My husband, a Cornell alumni, and I prefer to stay in short term rentals when we travel. We love the convenience it provides us when traveling with our kids. Having been guests with young children we understand what families need for their children in a vacation home as well as what adults need to relax and occasionally stay connected to the office.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm