The Pond House This cozy, slightly rustic, straw-bale cabin sits on the edge of a beautiful spring-fed pond. Enjoy the tranquility and peace of this special, private spot. Relax, unplug, enjoy nature. The fully-equipped kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove, oven, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, utensils for preparing and eating meals. The attached living room has a wood burning stove. A wooden ladder with a railing leads up to two sleeping lofts. The outdoor wash sink and shower have ample hot and cold water. The charming outhouse with it's composting toilet is just a short walk from the cabin. The property is surrounded by trees and fields but conveniently close to a quiet dirt road for easy access. The pond is perfect for swimming. Take a walk in our woods, say hello to Lulu and Hank our 2 adorable donkeys in the pasture nearby, meditate, read, nap by the pond, connect with nature, realign and re-charge. If you are looking for a magical, romantic, relaxing, slightly rustic experience, The Pond-House is perfect for you. Enjoy! Park at the back of the house on a gravel drive in. We live close by and are available if there are any problems. Generally, after checking you in, we leave you to enjoy your stay. FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA Just down the road is Stone & Thistle Farm, a small livestock farm raising sheep, goats, pigs, cattle where you can take a private farm tour, purchase farm-fresh meats, eggs and ready to eat food, or participate in farm workshops. The farm prepares and delivers to the Pond-House guests dinners and lunches- made with the best of the farm’s meat, dairy and vegetables. Two weeks or more notice is needed for farm programs or meals. Lunches and farm programs are not available on Saturdays. The WKC The West Kortright Center is a non-profit arts & community center located in the beautiful old church just 1 mile down the road. Providing only the finest programming in the acoustically excellent and intimate auditorium space. Each season brings in gifted artists and performers from many cultural and ethnic backgrounds, from around the world, across the country, and this region. Check out their summer program..... You can walk there! 49 W Kortright Church Rd, East Meredith, NY 13757 DELHI, NY about 15 minute drive away, is a charming little village with great shops, cafes and restaurants. FOOD: Hollow: Café : Weds through Sat, 9am—3pm Bar: Weds through Sat, 5pm—10pm You'll love anything you eat or drink here! Best coffee in town. 4 Main Street, Delhi NY 13753 @hollowcatskills The Blue Bee Cafe : Great breakfast and lunch place with fabulous paninis, soups, salads and baked goods. 114 Main Street , Delhi NY 13757 80 Main Kitchen and Bar The menu is influenced by Central to Northern Italy and Argentina and the love for dairy products and beef. They proudly feature local Delhi farms and producers. 80 Main Street, Delhi NY 13757 @eightymain O'Neills Shire Pub The Shire offers classics done right with a touch of cutting edge. From house cured meats to perfect mashed potatoes to local steaks cooked to a turn to local vegetables fresh from the farmer. 123 Main St, Delhi, NY 13753 SHOPS: DELCO: A great shop and lifestyle brand celebrating rural culture through fashion, design & authentic content in Upstate NY. 95 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753 @delco.ny Luck Dragon: Find a beautiful selection of high quality art supplies, fabric, notions, books, classes and more. 100 Main Street Delhi NY 13757 Store Hours: Wednesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm @luckdragon.space The Stonehouse: A tiny home-decor boutique filled with everything from Moroccan rugs to local pottery, antiques, textiles and jewelry. (This is my own shop!) 92 Main Street, Delhi NY 13757 Store Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 12pm-5pm Wednesday , Saturday 10am-5pm @thestonehouseshop This&That: Great selection of beautifully curated antiques and curiosities. Open: Pretty much every day 11am-5pm @thisandthatdelhi Tay Tea: A beautiful tea and gift shop run by the charismatic Nini Ordoubadi. Taste her amazing tea blends while trying on a selection of bohemian dresses and jewelry. Store Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10am-5pm 154 Main Street Delhi NY @tayteany The Lost Bookshop: You'll find the most wonderful selection of books in this beautiful shop. Store Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 9:30am - 6pm 120 Main St. Delhi, NY GROCERIES / WINE Good Cheap Food: The best health food store in the area. Shop for great fresh produce, cheeses, meats, fish on Fridays and anything else you might need for your stay here. 53 Main Street , Delhi NY 13757 Strickland Hollow Tasting-Room: Showcases not only their own distilled spirits but the best wine, beer, cider and spirits from New York State, along with cooking classes and the occasional special dinner. 70 Main Street Delhi NY 13757 Also ,check out the villages of Andes, Bovina, Franklin , Hobart and Stamford. There's lot's to discover! Have a beautiful stay! Andrea and Denise Park in the driveway. Walk or drive to get around. - NO CELL SERVICE - NO PETS - The Pond House is NOT suitable for young children (under six years old). A steep ladder leads to the loft bedrooms. The pond 's edge is a few feet away from the entrance and drops off precipitously after a few feet into deep water. All children MUST know how to swim. There are plastic swimming rafts in the shed for your use. - Elevation at the Pond House is around 2000 ft. Nights can get chilly even in the summertime. Be prepared with warm clothes even though the wood stove will keep you toasty all night through as long as you tend to it and feed it wood. - The loft bedrooms are shaped like tents. You can comfortably stand upright in the center, from there the ceilings swoop down to the ground. - Bedroom # 2 has a low door, you need to stoop down or crawl to get through. - The kitchen sink and the shower are outside with ample cold and hot water. - Water is potable. - The compost toilet is in an outhouse - a short walk from the house. - There is a small charcoal grill. Please bring your own charcoal. - There is a fire pit for campfires. Please bring your own wood for the fire pit. Wood is provided for the wood stove only and is cut to fit into the wood stove. Please do not use the wood on the porch for the fire pit. You can collect wood from around the property for the fire pit. - Compost - There is a compost bed a short walk behind the outhouse. Please dump all food scraps in the compost bed. If you need to empty the compost toilet during your stay, please dump in the compost bed with the food scraps and turn over the compost with the pitchfork.