Escape to our charming, country-chic space, an ideal retreat for two. This private haven has all the essentials for a perfect getaway. Nestled in the beauty of NY’s Finger Lakes, our location is 30-40 mins from diverse attractions: the lively college town of Ithaca, Cornell University, thrilling NASCAR events in Watkins Glen, renowned wineries, & state parks. For those seeking tranquility, step onto the private deck and enjoy a fire as the sun sets. Welcome to your peaceful escape in upstate NY! The space Nestled on a peaceful dead-end road with very little traffic, our family homestead offers a relaxing country setting while still being close to many Finger Lakes attractions. We’re on the outskirts of Van Etten, just 20–30 minutes from Ithaca, Watkins Glen, and several beautiful state parks, and about 40 minutes from the wineries surrounding Seneca and Cayuga Lakes. Van Etten is home to a Dandy Mini Mart, a seasonal ice cream stand, and a brewery while nearby Spencer offers a grocery store, gas station, pizzeria, Dollar General, and a cozy diner. Our small-town charm comes with early closing hours—most businesses close around 8–9 PM, and food delivery isn’t available—so we recommend picking up groceries or dinner before arriving if you’ll be checking in later. Our private guest apartment is tucked behind our detached garage on our family homestead. You’ll have the apartment entirely to yourself, along with a covered back porch overlooking our peaceful backyard. While our home is also on the property and the driveway is shared, many guests enjoy the welcoming country atmosphere and the opportunity to experience life on a small homestead. We have a friendly Shetland Sheepdog, four cats, chickens, and geese that roam the property. They may stop by to say hello before continuing on their way, adding to the charm that many of our guests love. Please note: This is a private apartment on our family homestead—not a standalone cabin. While the apartment is private, you’ll likely see our family and friendly animals around the property during your stay. If you’re looking for complete seclusion, this property probably isn’t a good fit for you. Guest access We share a mudroom entrance that enters either into the garage or apartment. Guest is welcome to use the covered back porch and yard area to relax and take in the views and sounds of nature. We welcome you to enjoy the view of our chicken and goose coops, as well as our garden. However, for the safety of our animals and the preservation of our garden, we kindly ask that you stay on the exterior of the coops and refrain from picking any vegetables. Thank you for your understanding! You will need to sign into your own TV streaming services to access shows and movies. Other things to note **LOCATION: We are in the town of Van Etten on a dead end road. We are about 20-30 minutes from most attractions and restaurants (Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Corning, Elmira, Owego, etc). We have a local Sure Fine grocery store, Dollar General, diner and pizzeria. ***If you want to be close to your attraction, please inquire before booking and I will tell you how many miles from our location.*** **20 gallon hot water tank may mean shorter showers. **5 inch step into the stand up shower **We have a wireless extender in the house. It usually works, but coverage in this area is unpredictable. We cannot guarantee internet that will work 100% of the time. AT&T and Verizon service is great though! Plan accordingly. **No pets! Although we love furry friends, our dog lives on the property and is not a fan of sharing his space with other dogs. Sorry! **We live in the country. That being said, insects do find their way into the apartment on occasion. **We highly recommend good snow tires in the winter as our road is a hill and our driveway is also an incline and can get slippery. **This is a smoke free property.