POOL OPEN APR 14 - SEP 5 Welcome to our home! Whether you grill by the pool, hike in the forest, bird-watch, chill with our chickens or enjoy an early morning (heated) dip, you'll love the peacefulness of this, our paradise. It’s the ultimate space for entertaining groups of all sizes, inside and outside in nature. We are in love with the natural beauty of this area and our spacious, luxurious home. It has been the perfect place to raise our children and we know you'll fall in love with it too! NOTE: Please be sure to read all the House Rules including the "Additional Rules". More about our property: Our home is nestled on 15 stunning, natural acres. You will arrive on our semicircular driveway (large enough for 10+ vehicles) and pull up in front of our beautiful colonial home, surrounded by mature trees and all the green you could ever wish for. On the flat south lawn, you will find stunning views south (into the forest), south-west towards the hills and in the evenings, take a bench and watch the incredibly dreamy sunsets to the west. Or you could just jump in our heated pool and relax there for the whole of your trip! There is seating, loungers, a large grill, table and coolers. Just add ice and your chosen beverages. Head further south on the property, past the white shed, past the large natural pond and you'll find yourself in our wild forest. After a short walk south, you'll arrive at the end of our property: a creek (that is quite magical in the summer sun.) Return the way you came, we haven't lost anyone yet! :) More about our home: With 6 bedrooms, beds to sleep up to 16 people, additional mattresses, 4 full bathrooms and 2 half baths you can literally bring the whole family with space to spare. FIRST FLOOR: Living Room #1 - Baby grand Steinway piano with selection of sheet music - Peaceful, calm sitting area with large comfortable sofas - Stunning views of mature trees in the front of the house - Usable open wood-burning fireplace Dining Room - Beautiful large windows overlooking pool area - Patio doors out onto the deck, south facing - Large dining table that can extend to seat 14 comfortably - Huge selection of board games and jigsaw puzzles Stunning open-plan Kitchen and Family Room - Huge, newly renovated, cooking/entertaining paradise - Wall of windows overlooking the south lawn with mature trees and acres of land - Double sink - Large double oven with 7 burners and powerful hood - Large column refrigerator and freezer (with amazing soft-freeze ice cream drawer!) and ice maker/purified water dispenser - Two dishwashers, two drawer microwaves and coffee maker - Fully stocked with everything you need to prepare, cook, eat and entertain (minus the food!) - 4 wireless phone chargers and a multitude of power outlets - Huge peninsula and kitchen island with stools, making it the perfect place to gather - Large sofas, television, Apple TV, Wii console and games Office/Library - Standing office desk with twin monitors available for use - Velvet sofa - Book heaven with full, built-in bookshelves covering all 4 walls! - Cute book nook under window Laundry Room - Large washer and dryer, available for use 2 x Half bathrooms SECOND FLOOR: Primary Bedroom - King size bed - A usable wood-burning fireplace - En-suite bathroom with double sinks, large bathtub and separate shower - Walk-in closet Rainbow Bedroom (#2) - 3 beds (1 by itself and one floor level bunk set) - Young children will love the rainbow in muted tones that our daughters helped us paint Blue Bedroom (#3) - 3 twin beds - Walk in closet - Beautiful south view of the land Corner Bedroom (#4) - Queen size bed - Double closets Front Bedroom (#5) - Queen size bed - Walk in closet 2 x Full bathrooms BASEMENT: The basement can work as a self-contained apartment, which makes this property the perfect solution for multiple family units to share the property and still have your own spaces. The basement stays nice and cool year round, which is lovely in the summertime! Den/Kitchen: - Play area with toys and sofa - Pool table - Kitchen with bar area, fridge/freezer, sink, storage space, oven and microwave - Usable wood-burning fireplace Basement Bedroom (#6) - King size bed, Queen size bed and Twin bed - Walk out patio doors to pool - Infra-red Sauna - En-suite bathroom Gym: - Hanging punching bag - Weights & bench - Exercise bike - Elliptical machine *All bedrooms have black-out blinds (curtains in the basement bedroom) We love a little technology and a home isn't a home without music...so use the Apple HomePods throughout our home to control the Siri-enabled lighting and boogie everywhere with your choice of music. You will have full access to the whole house and property during your stay (minus a few storage rooms, cupboards and the garage.) We will be readily available to contact before, during and after your stay for any help you need. We also have a local property manager. Vestal, New York, United States We live in a rural residential area on 15 acres of land, with a pond, meadows, marshland, and about 10 acres of wild forest. From our house, you can see a few neighboring houses at a distance. In our neighborhood, it's not uncommon to see deer, turkeys, foxes, coyotes, bald eagles, porcupines, and bears. It's best to come here with your own car, because then you can head into town to get things, or explore farther afield. There’s space to park about 10 cars on the driveway. We're about two minutes from a gas station/ convenience store, ten minutes from the Vestal Parkway (and its big-box chain stores and restaurants), ten minutes from Binghamton University (and its nature preserve and hiking trails!), 15 minutes from downtown Binghamton (and its restaurants and breweries!), 25-30 minutes from great state parks in NY and PA (Chenango Valley and Salt Springs!), and an hour from Ithaca, Syracuse, and Scranton. So if you feel like exploring, there's lots to do! For golf enthusiasts, relax with classic rounds at Traditions at the Glen or tee up at En-Joie Golf Club, host to the PGA Champions Tour. Challenge yourself at the Golf Digest-rated Conklin Players Club or Golf Magazine-ranked Links at Hiawatha Landing. Then enjoy the region’s best dining, craft brew and entertainment. For family fun, visit Defy Trampoline Park, Midway Bowling Lanes, Skate Estate or Chucksters. Our local AMC Movie Theater delivers food directly to your comfortable reclining seats. Arnold Park is a wonderful outdoor park with lots of play equipment, sand volleyball and pavilions. For some excellent educational fun, visit The Roberson Museum and Science Center, The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier and the Kopernick Obsevatory and Science Center. Binghamton Bear Camp is a fun-filled day out, with a multitude of outdoor play equipment, water sports, slides and arcade games. For some wild fun, visit Ross Park Zoo or take a short trip to Animal Adventure park in Harpersville. Lastly, if you visit in the summer, you can't leave the Binghamton area (known as the carousel capital of the world!) without visiting some of our 6 historical carousels for some old-fashioned fun. Uber, Lyft and other car services are available. Grocery (Instacart/Walmart/Target/Sams Club/Wegmans etc..) and Meal Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats etc..) services are available. During high demand, delivery can take a little longer. Nearby downtown Binghamton, NY is a transient, college city with great nightlife as well as many other activities. From VisitBinghamton .org: Maybe you’re looking for a taste of the night life: great dishes at downtown restaurants, craft beverages at the bar or a ballgame under the lights. Perhaps you prefer your adventure in the daylight … we’ve got plenty of opportunities for you to explore outdoor parks or even a botanical garden. Take a stroll down the River Trail or discover the hidden waterfalls of the IBM Glen. Get breathtaking views from above with Southern Tier Balloon Tours. And that’s just the start. Arts and culture abound at numerous museums, theaters and galleries in Greater Binghamton, where rich history forms the foundation for your next getaway. Visit historic sites like the Bundy Museum of History and Art, take in a Tri-Cities Opera show or experience the First Friday Art Walks through Artists Row. Shop for historic treasures on Antique Row or pick up something new at a boutique downtown, where you might just want to walk among amazing architecture. Conclude your exploration with a craft beer or take a brew tour that includes Beer Tree Brew Co., Water Street Brewing Co. and The North Brewery. Dig into a dining scene filled with exceptional culinary creations at the funky Lost Dog Café or more refined Remlik’s. Time your getaway right and you can hit up the incredible LUMA, one of the nation’s largest projection arts festivals that brings downtown Binghamton buildings to life each September. Other staples include the Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally every summer. APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIMES HOSPITALS - Lourdes 14 Min. - UHS Wilson 12 Min. COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY - Binghamton University 9 Min. - SUNY Binghamton 9 Min. - Cornell University 1 Hr. - SUNY Cortland 50 Min. - Davis College 11 Min. - Ithaca College 50 Min. AIRPORTS - Greater Binghamton Regional Airport, 21 Min. - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton international Airport, 1 Hr. - Syracuse Hancock international Airport, 1.25 Hrs. SURROUNDING MAJOR CITIES - Albany 2.5 Hrs. - Boston 5.0 Hrs. - Buffalo 3.5 Hrs. - Harrisburg 2.75 Hrs. - New York City 3 Hrs. - Philadelphia 2.75 Hrs. - Rochester 2.5 Hrs. - Scranton 1.0 Hrs. - Syracuse 1.25 Hrs.