200-Acre Retreat w/ House, Cottage, Hot Tub, Pool

Farm stay in Milford, Pennsylvania

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 10 beds
  4. 4.5 baths
Hosted by Linnea
  1. 6 years hosting

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A historic property with timeless elegance, Sylvan Ridge Farm is nestled into a wooded mountainside with sweeping views of the Delaware River Valley. The fully renovated farmhouse and cottage date to the mid-1800s. Guests enjoy total solitude on the secluded acreage, yet the farm is only 10 minutes away from Interstate 84, historic Milford, PA, and Port Jervis, NY, with easy New York City access via train, bus, or car (90 min. to the George Washington Bridge/Lincoln Tunnel).

The space
The farmhouse has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 stone fireplaces, a fully equipped kitchen, numerous common spaces (one of which converts to an accessible 5th bedroom), and a wraparound porch. All bedrooms have high-end mattresses & linens, individually controllable heat & A/C units, and blackout curtains. Nearly every room in the house enjoys panoramic mountain & forest views. The cottage has a loft suite situated up a spiral staircase, 1.5 bathrooms, a kitchenette, a living room with an electric fireplace and a sofa bed, and a small patio. Immediately outside these lodgings lie the 20,000 gallon in-ground pool (open May-September; unheated), 6-person hot tub (open year-round), and fire ring, each overlooking the view of the Delaware River Valley and Kittatinny Mountains beyond. Surrounding the homestead are spacious lawns and 193 acres of privately owned, forested mountainside. Guests enjoy exclusive access to this pristine woodland, complete with three marked trails of varying difficulty that beckon to nature lovers of all kinds!

A NOTE ABOUT WEDDINGS: Sylvan Ridge Farm operates as a wedding venue spring through fall, so our availability for other rentals is very limited during these months. We also host micro-weddings in the farmhouse during the off season (November-March). Please note we do NOT take wedding or micro-wedding bookings through Airbnb; wedding and micro-wedding inquiries are welcome through our website.

Our property is totally secluded, without a neighbor in sight, and our guests can hide away from the world to their hearts' content. Should you wish to venture out, however, the surrounding area has much to offer in terms of both culture and nature. Closest to home, the 3,000-acre Stairway Wild Area is just a few minutes up the road and includes a nice network of marked trails and a pristine, fishable lake. Sylvan Ridge Farm lies between Milford, PA and Port Jervis, NY, each a 10-minute drive away with restaurants, cafés, breweries, and boutique shops to explore. Milford borders the north end of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a 70,000-acre protected area that contains 40 miles of the Delaware River, nine impressive waterfalls, and roughly 150 miles of trails maintained by the National Park Service. For its part, the Port Jervis Watershed is a first-class mountain biking locale with 50 miles of trails. LEGOLAND NY is only 25 minutes away, and is just one of many nearby attractions for families. As longtime locals, owners Alec and Linnea Geno will happily share their recommendations and help you plan any outings.

Guest access
Guests have exclusive access to the entire farmhouse and cottage, the pool, hot tub, grounds, and the 193 acres of private forest surrounding the farm. Access to the event barn, which sits 100 feet or so away from the house, is NOT included in vacation rentals. Please note landscaping and pool maintenance may take place around the property during work hours on weekdays--we try to let guests know when to expect any groundskeepers.

We (Alec and Linnea) are the only "neighbors." Our home is a 10-minute hike/2 minute drive up the hill. You might bump into us with our son and/or dogs out for a hike!

Other things to note
We strictly enforce our 16-guest maximum (except infants/toddlers who sleep in travel cribs). Airbnb groups may not host parties/events with non-overnight guests under any circumstances.

Well-mannered, adult dogs are welcome, though we ask they stay off the furniture and be crated if their humans leave them in the house alone. Sorry, no cats. For other pets, please inquire and we will consider on a case-by-case basis.

We do ask that our farmhouse & cottage guests appreciate the barn from a distance, as it is not included in Airbnb rentals (if you'd like a tour during your stay, we're more than happy to show you around).

To be clear, we do not host events in the barn during Airbnb stays, and we never double-book the property!

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What this place offers

Valley view
Garden view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 160 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 72 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Milford, Pennsylvania, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The region has plenty to offer in any season: gorgeous fall colors, cross-country & downhill skiing, spectacular spring blooms, and summer farmers' markets & events. There are also nearby options for sipping & dining, mountain biking, river trips, fishing, golf, CrossFit, yoga, and seasonal fruit picking.

Our property is totally secluded, without a neighbor in sight, and our guests can hide away from the world to their hearts' content. Should you wish to venture out, however, the surrounding area has much to offer in terms of both culture and nature.

Sylvan Ridge Farm lies between Milford, PA and Port Jervis, NY, each a 10-minute drive away. Both towns have grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping. Milford in particular is a historic destination spot that manages to be both classy and charming. It also borders the north end of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a 70,000-acre protected area that contains 40 miles of the Delaware River, nine impressive waterfalls, and roughly 150 miles of trails maintained by the National Park Service. For its part, the Port Jervis Watershed is a first-class mountain biking locale with a huge pump track and 50 miles of trails. As longtime locals, owners Alec and Linnea Geno will happily share their recommendations and help you plan any outings.

Meet your host

Host
72 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Born in the 90s
My work: Sylvan Ridge Farm
Alec and Linnea live in historic Milford, PA with their son & daughter and two Great Pyrenees mix rescue pups. They lived abroad for three years in New Zealand & Belgium and have had wonderful experiences at diverse AirBnbs around the world.

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Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
Pets allowed
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Heights without rails or protection
May encounter potentially dangerous animal

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