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Hilltop Retreat & Spa "Spring is here"

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Terrace/patio
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Hilltop Retreat & Spa "Spring is here"

Spring is here, great time to take in some hiking and waterfalls. Amazing Views of Lake Otisco await you at this stunning upstate New York vacation rental. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath Hilltop Retreat, nestled on 5 private acres, has everything you'll need for a relaxing Friends or Family getaway. Enjoy a full equipped chefs' kitchen, huge open floor plan, multiple living spaces, & our private 5 acres with the best views. Our vacation rental includes almost everything you'll need for a relaxing fun stay, from linens & bedding, shampoo & bodywash, ground coffee, Robes for the hot tub, and so much more. We offer the perfect place for those "Girls Weekends", "Fun Family Retreats", and Skiing or Hiking getaways. Guys don't feel left out, we have several golf courses close and many great upstate courses just a short drive away. Take advantage of the many waterfalls and hiking trails in the areas too. Spend time exploring during the day, and relax at night in the hot tub or sit around the outdoor fire pit and share stories with your friends and family. We have several outdoor games for use, from corn hole, to ladder ball, and bocce. In the evenings gather on the huge lawn to play some games or take in the amazing sunsets from the deck. Our 3000 sq. ft. villa has plenty of room for up to 8 guests and 2 dogs, to spread out and relax. Make sure to plan a visit to the many nearby wineries, breweries, restaurants, golf courses, & apple orchards, or rent a boat and spend the day on Otisco or Skaneateles lake. Take advantage of our close proximity to the eastern side of the Finger Lakes region and all that the lakes and surrounding communities have to offer. We are centrally located 25 minutes south of Syracuse & 25 minutes north of Cortland off Interstate 81. We are a great spot to stay if you have kids attending Syracuse University or SUNY Cortland. In the winter months snuggle up next to our wood fireplace for a romantic evenings while you watch the snow fall over the lake, or find plenty of wintery fun visiting the 3 local ski areas just minutes away from our villa. Song Mountain (10 minutes) Labrador Mountain (16 minutes) Greek Peek (25 minutes) Snowmobiling trails are just a 100 yards off the end of our driveway and easily accessible (NY Registration required). Unplug from your daily grind and reconnect with friends & family while staying at our home. Remember, you're on vacation, relax, recharge, laugh a lot, and have fun.

Property manager

Jason & Emily Bozek

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 pets
Note from host: 2 dog maximum per stay.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tully, NY

What's nearby

  • Vesper Hills Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Otisco Lake - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Syracuse University - 31 min drive - 38.9 km
  • JMA Wireless Dome - 32 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Skaneateles Lake - 39 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Glen Haven Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪1820 House - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bloomin' Cup - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Basil - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Retreat & Spa "Spring is here" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Hilltop Retreat & Spa "Spring is here"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Retreat & Spa "Spring is here"?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Retreat & Spa "Spring is here" located?

Situated on a lake, this villa is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Otisco Lake and within 16 mi (25 km) of Upstate Community Hospital and Skaneateles Lake. Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Landmark Theatre are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Hilltop Retreat & Spa "Spring is here" Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
Property was clean, communication was great, everything was as advertised in the listing, a wonderful stay, would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chantal W.

Beautiful property!
Jason & Emily were great hosts and we had a wonderful stay. The property was very clean and well looked after, it had everything we needed. It was such a nice peaceful retreat and getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelor(ette) get away
We stayed at this property to celebrate my two best friends that are getting married. It was in a great spot, very beautiful and perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Girls weekend
What an amazing weekend at the Hilltop Resort. The owners think of the smallest things to make you as comfortable as possible. The property is beautiful and the hot tub was so relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a snow day
A blizzard rolled through during our stay which made fire awesome views the next day. The woodstove kept us all super toasty and the kitchen had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen Devaney

Fantastic
The house, grounds and views were all awesome. The owners go above and beyond with thoughtful extras. Highly recommend a stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

Alfred S.

Just What We Needed
The house was wonderful and just what we needed. Three generations of family could stay together when in town for a college graduation. Everything was organized and the house was beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Western Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2nd Five Star Stay!
We were so happy to return to this BEAUTIFUL property this time with our besties! STUNNING sunsets and BREATHTAKING view! We all enjoyed time in the hot tub and appreciated its proximity to Beak & Skiff for their Summer Concerts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Great location
We came up for Syracuse family weekend and had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, well equipt, spacious and private. Loved the hot tub and big screen TV. Very relaxing. The house website/guide was full of great info on attractions, restaurants etc. we would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again on our next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
House is very nice and decorated well. The views cannot be beat! Owners are responsive and understanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Quiet, Peaceful Getaway
Wonderful stay in the mountains for our girls weekend. Beautiful and clean home. We only had one issue where the power went out (this was the whole town) and the owner was VERY responsive even though it was early in the morning. We would love to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Our 2nd FIVE STAR STAY!
We returned here, this time with our Besties couple, because we LOVE so so so many aspects of this property from the STUNNING VIEW to the well-appointed kitchen! We greatly appreciate that there's 2 bedrooms with King size beds AND the privacy of separate floors & separate bathrooms!!! We thoroughly enjoyed the main attraction, the hot tub, of course! Our friends enjoyed the wood stove keeping us all warm inside. Did I mention, this place is dog friendly offering multiple size crates AND dog bowls!!! We also LOVE the proximity to Beak & Skiff, cute local towns to explore, breweries, wineries & cideries! If you are considering staying here, go for it!

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Looked great! Hosts have A LOT of rules..
We booked this as a place to stay while going to a family reunion the next town over. The house is as pictured and would be really great, but for the hosts. As a frequent guest of these types of places, with only high guest ratings, we are fine with average rules. Beware, these owners are VERY fearful of people staying there. My guests (registered) and I felt watched the entire time. Meanwhile, the oven was full of grease that filled up the house with grease whenever used, soap and TP ran out on day 1. While they offered to send cleaners while we were there, because of there rules, it wasn't worth the hassle. It looks like a great place to relax, we never felt we could.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Awesome!
Great location near the Finger lakes and close to Syracuse. Many activities close by, but that doesn’t matter, because its so nice that you won’t want to leave! Everything was clean, welcoming, and comfortable. The view of lake Otisco was amazing! It was so relaxing to wake up each morning to enjoy our coffee just taking in the view! The other views on the property consisted of beautiful wooded areas and rolling farm fields. Very quiet and picturesque! The property is secluded and situated on a large private lot with no neighbors in sight. This gave us a real break from reality, that was very much needed. The owners clearly pay very close attention to detail and care about the property and the stay of their guests. The wood stove and hot-tub put this over the top for us. We brought along our 1 year old Yorkshire Terrier who also fell in love with the property as much as we did, and he felt right at home. We highly recommend this property and we hope to return again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Amazing and quiet peaceful stay, just as advised
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaydene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful with fantastic sunset views!
Loved our stay, very clean and the owner has provided thoughtful touches throughout the home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five star stay
Nice weekend away. Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kevin s.

Peacefull and beautiful
It was a hot week in June. loved the place and views. Kitchen upstairs a problem for my wife and sister in their seventies. Need another zone to spread cool to upstairs. Loved the well water. I live on a hill at home with well water and cant stand city water. Roads were fantastic with no traffic, although it is a long way to anywhere. Only 5 of us were able to make it, but was a good time.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend!
This property was absolutely gorgeous and served as an amazing spot for 5 college friends to come back together 10 years later to catch up! Everything was well thought out- from the labels on everything, shampoo and conditioner supplies etc. The view was gorgeous from the living room and the beds were all extremely comfortable. We had a wonderful stay and hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Yaara

The perfect place for a friends or family reunion!
The house, the view, the accessories, the details, the hot tub, the fire pit, the games in the garage, even the swings, everything was perfect. The place looks exactly and maybe even better than the photos. We all wanted to stay forever.

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property overlooking Otisco Lake
Clean, well appointed property. Hosts were very responsive to our needs. We had our daughters family with us and the setup worked wonderful with each of us both having plenty of space and privacy. Close to nice local restaurants and golf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Beautiful property. Lovely hosts. My girl friends from college and I had a wonderful time relaxing in this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
We booked this to see a concert at Beak and Skiff and brought some family along for the trip. Great location, remote but not far from anything; close to Syracuse and Skaneatles. Large house and property with comfortable arrangements. Owner communication was perfect, we’ll be looking to book again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Western Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property!
Has an incredible view, which was so neat to wake up to each morning, and the sunsets are a light show in and of themselves, different every night! We loved the different areas/options outside for hanging out, fire pit, deck, hammocks, and of course our favorite, the hot tub/jacuzzi. Landscaping well manicured, lots of yard for the dogs to stretch their legs, and we even had some visitors one morning, a doe and her baby! Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, pots & pans, utensils, etc. They even have 2 large wire crates and food & water dishes for the dogs!!! Flexible space for multiple couples, families, etc., plenty of room to spread out. Great game room on first floor! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Woody J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilltop experience
We had a great memorial day weekend. The house is great! Its very quiet and peaceful. A great place to relax and unwind. Highly recommended and will definitely comeback. The house is clean and the hot tub is awesome. Great host as well. Responds right away when you message.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022