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Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes

Relax in our large living room, watch birds from the kitchen, hike our field and forest behind, visit Finger Lakes Wine Country, Ski at Greek Peak, explore Ithaca and all the lovely waterfalls ... Grab ice cream down the street at the neighborhood spots. This house has two large living rooms, (including one with a recently refurbished Steinway baby grand piano), two porches, a greenhouse, and a lovely garden. Plenty of space for your whole family. Only a short drive to Ithaca, Owego, Cortland, wine country. There is a Finger Lakes Land Trust preserve adjacent, and many trails start in the backyard.

NOTES: The house is vintage and was built in 1866, thus when booking please realize that it may show its age! We are constantly making improvements -- it still has 19th century charm and blemishes. For winter, please inquire for availability.

Property manager

Joan and Leo Macdonald

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in house or property please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: 1-2 friendly dogs considered

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: lots of stairs. We also have a foldable crib

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Must be considerate of neighbors.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vintage Farmhouse Your Gateway to the Finger Lakes
Vintage Farmhouse, Your Gateway to the Finger Lakes Richford

About the neighborhood

Map
Richford, NY

What's nearby

  • Greek Peak Mountain Resort - 26 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Ithaca College - 27 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 27 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Cornell University - 28 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 29 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Binghamton, NY (BGM-Greater Binghamton) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tastee Treat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Country Folks Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poor Shots - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Last Lap Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old 76 Club - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Tompkins Cortland Community College, Six Mile Creek Vineyard, and Marathon Town Hall. Cornell University and Ithaca College are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim D., (New email) dunham1.north@gmail.com

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Richford retreat
Top notch rental with plenty of room and historic charm. Owners were nice people and easy to deal with. Quick to respond with any questions we had. Would not hesitate to rent this property again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teddye P., Trenton

Wonderful farm house
It rained our whole visit, but the farmhouse was a perfect place to enjoy indoor time. As a southerner I was concerned with no central air, but the hot muggy days we perfect with the window units and fans. We loved the space, the proximity to my inlaws, we did wedding prep for my niece, it couldn't have been more perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE M.

Perfect place for family gathering
I can't express how much we loved staying here. The house is incredibly spacious, the kitchen has everything anyone could possibly need. The grounds are lovely. We had so much fun that we're already talking about coming back. In this day and age, it's really something when your kids rave about a place with no TV! There is wireless, so you're not off the grid, but it's just so pretty that you spend hours enjoying the outside spaces without even noticing the time passing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Samuel Z.

Very vintage and needed some repairs
Okay experience. Things could use a good updating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Farmhouse in Upstate NY
Property was exactly as described and pictured in the listing. Kitchen was well stocked with plates/cups/etc, there was plenty of parking in the driveway plus you could easily turnaround in it so you did not need to backup onto the road, bedrooms were comfortable and the yard was larger than I expected which was great since we stayed with our dog. I appreciated that things in the home were labeled (i.e.:which switch is for which lights). I asked for an early check-in if possible and Joan was very quick to grant it. I traveled to upstate NY to attend my step-son's graduation from Ithaca College and this rental was an easy 25-30 minute drive door-to-door. The town is very small but there is a pizza place, ice cream shop, and gas station/convenience store very close-by. Overall we found the house to be very charming and it was large enough that we did not feel at all cramped. A big thank you to Joan who was terrific communicating before and during our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Keena A., Ephrata, PA

Love the unique style and feel of the house. Comfy beds. It's near all sorts of small towns.
The house itself is beautiful- love the style and all the space. Plenty of beds and they were extremely comfy. I was concerned with the yard, however. There was a lot of old metal items and downed trees or branches all over the yard. I thought I'd be able to let my 2 ½ grandson play outdoors and even brought his little drive on motorcycle. I couldn't let him go in the yard at all due to the items in the yard. We went to many places nearby where he and we had so much fun so that the yard disappointing us was not such a big deal. I loved the convenience to nearby small towns and attractions and parks so the house was great for us. We were sad the pinball machine did not work as the description said it did. We were all looking forward to it. A smart tv would have been nice and put in the description so we could have brought some DVDs to keep our grandson happier in the house instead of running around and up and down the steps. (The fact he ran is not the owners' fault - he's 2, almost 3, that's what 2 year olds do). Overall, we enjoyed our stay in the house and, with cleaning up the yard, we would recommend it to friends with young kids or grandkids. Thanks for use of your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Short Stay!
House is very roomy, well stocked, and Joan is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elegant, comfortable home in the country with all modern conveniences
Joan and Leo were the perfect hosts to our first foray into the post-vaxxed world of vacations! They were flexible and accommodating; their home is elegant and charming, with comfortable beds and a fully modern and stocked kitchen. My teen sons played foosball and swam in the pool. We cooked and also ate at the great restaurants in Ithaca, a 20 minute (beautiful) drive from their historic home. It's an easy drive to Cornell and Ithaca College. This was by far our best vacation home and we recommend it very highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family gathering for graduation
This property is very interesting. The grand, very old house was just wonderful. Many rooms to gather in. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rent this property!!!
We had an amazing time. The house was beautiful and so cozy. There were 10 of us and we all slept comfortably. The kitchen and the house itself had all the supplies and comforts of home. We were able to cook and really relax and enjoy each other’s company. The trails right behind the house were fun to explore. The ice cream store was great. It wasn’t too far to the supermarket and to the winery. The owners were amazing as well. We could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Warren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay
My family and I had a great time. The house was a short distance from a lot of nice trails and outdoor activities, and we really enjoyed the property itself
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Get Together
Perfect vintage farmhouse for our family getaway. Description of the home was just as described by the owners. Will see you on our next visit!!

8/10 Good

Marissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful family retreat
We had a wonderful stay. The house is huge but homey. Our group age range is quite wide, which can make our experience a little different. We travel with my mom (mid 70s) and my three children (5-9). It was a great way for us all to unplug. The place is so well stocked it was an easy transition the first day. The owners leave notes that make the first couple of days so much easier. Plates, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, and baking pans are all provided. The kitchen is great. I loved the stove. And the way it allowed everyone to hang out while cooking. The outdoor space is lovely but can use some updates to make it a little easier to enjoy. This point leads me to some of my suggestions on the house. First I would note that while there is a bedroom on the first floor there is no bathroom that is easy for elderly people with balance issues or prior falls to use for showering. The upstairs bathroom is slightly easier but it isn’t perfect for that either. The steps to the second floor are incredibly steep which also made using that bathroom hard for my mom. The rugs were also a concern for my mom. The outdoor and greenhouse space could use additional or updated seating. It is a beautiful space but it is hard to hang out in. The stairs In the greenhouse were an obstacle for my mom as well. As for the kids the game room was perfect and the location was great for them. It is walking distance to the ice cream stand and a short drive to a well maintained park. It is also a great midway point if going to Cortland and Ithaca. The rugs also presented an obstacle for the kids who run and can sometimes trip on them. Even with that said, I loved the stay and look forward to this mode of traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ellen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needed updating
We basically liked our stay. We felt the whole house needed updating without taking away from "country house" setting. Queen size beds would have been nicer. We did not like the shower on the 1st floor. Also a TV would have been appreciated.

8/10 Good

ARLENE R., Waterbury,CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
It was good experience we all had space and enjoy nature..Joan was very helpful in all aspects..thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefania K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet farmhouse for a family excursion
We had an overall wonderful experience at this house! The house was a little farther to Ithaca than I had anticipated, but our stay was really great. The house had more than enough room for six adults and our large dog, and the owners were very responsive to our questions and needs! They did a really great job at having the house stocked with essentials, and all of the beds were extremely comfortable (which was a big bonus after a long day of hiking)! This is definitely an ideal house for a larger family that doesn't mind driving a little extra. :) Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jane N.

We wanted lots of space and bathrooms. House fit the bill.
We love old houses. This was spacious and kitchen was well supplied. We do wish the pool had been open.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

What a Wonderful Home!
Our family gathered from all over and enjoyed a week at this delightful farmhouse. The layout is great! The high ceilings are amazing. The kitchen is so well stocked with everything you could ask for. Located close to Ithaca, Cortland, Owego, and Whitney Point. We will definitely be back! Owners are very accommodating and friendly. Thank you so much!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nadia C., Farmingdale

Charming, quiet, and happily well-stocked!
We cannot say enough good things about the owners, Joan and Leo. They were so responsive from our initial contact and provided us with such a positive experience! The house is huge! And charming! The bedrooms have lots of comfy beds and the bathrooms are large and warm. We rented the home for a sisters’ weekend away and it was the perfect backdrop to relaxation and reconnecting. I have never stayed at a home that had such amazing supplies and staples right off the bat- sugar, tea, coffee, herbs, oatmeal, etc. really a nice touch and so welcome. The common spaces like the dining room, kitchen and living room are all spacious, yet cozy too. We played numerous games of trivial pursuit around the dining room table and we plan on going back for additional tournaments. 😃 I would highly recommend the property (great hiking trails right behind) and the lovely owners, the MacDonalds. Perfect distance from Ithaca.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

abbe l.

Girl's Winery Weekend
The Old Vintage Farmhouse was a lovely getaway for eight women. The house had a great deal of room and sleeping space for all. The kitchen was large and provided all the amenities. The favorite area was the rustic sunroom that over looked the backyard and all of the wild flowers. The house did need a little more lighting and a few more mirrors would have helped with our group but we would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017