Charming 1830s Farmhouse

Charming 1830s farmhouse. Conveniently located between Ithaca and Geneva. Trumansburg is a short 10 minute drive with access to restaurants, bowling, and cute little shops. Close access to waterfalls, hikes, cideries, wineries, breweries, restaurants and more. We raise sheep on pasture and grow shiitake mushrooms in the woods. We have fruit trees and a small garden. The house is very spacious, with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Plenty of space to hang out, cook, and play games. The space Welcome to our 22-acre farm! We purchased this property in November 2024 after many years of farming nearby. Before settling here, we lived and farmed just down the road at the Finger Lakes Cider House, where we built the foundation of our farming journey. Our flock of sheep rotates between this property and several neighboring properties. If the sheep happen to be grazing here during your stay, I'll let you know in your welcome message so you can stop by and say hello. Please assume that all electric fencing is active and avoid touching any fences. Tucked away in the woods is our mushroom yard, where we cultivate beautiful shiitake mushrooms. If you're interested in purchasing fresh shiitakes or taking home an inoculated log to grow your own mushrooms, just let us know—we're always happy to chat about mushrooms and farming. You’ll notice a large red barn on the property, this is where we live. We're close by if you need anything during your stay, but still make sure you have all the privacy you need. You may also spot our original home: a 1992 Airstream trailer. It's currently unoccupied, but we hope to restore it as a guest rental in the future. That Airstream was our home during the early years of our farming adventure as we moved from farm to farm, learning everything we could before starting our own operation. We feel incredibly fortunate to have finally put down roots here, and we're delighted to share this special place with our guests. We hope you enjoy the beauty, peace, and character of the property as much as we do. Guest access The entire house is yours to enjoy during your stay. You're welcome to explore and enjoy the property during your stay. We simply ask that you stay out of any fenced areas, as these are used for livestock and farm operations. The area immediately surrounding the house is reserved exclusively for our guests. We respect your privacy and do not enter this space while the house is occupied, so you can relax and enjoy your stay uninterrupted. The large red barn on the property is our home. While you're welcome to enjoy the surrounding farm and grounds, we kindly ask that you respect our privacy around the barn and do not enter. Thank you! Other things to note Please keep in mind that this house is nearly 200 years old and is one of the oldest standing homes in Interlaken. While we love its character and history, that also means it comes with a few quirks that make it unique. Many of the light switches are not located where you might naturally expect to find them, so you may need to do a little exploring when entering a room for the first time. To make things easier, many bedrooms are equipped with bedside lamps that include phone charging capabilities, so you won't need to hunt for outlets—which can also be found in some unexpected places. When using the upstairs bathroom, please be sure to keep the shower curtain liner completely inside the tub while showering. We've learned from experience that if the liner is left outside the tub, water can run onto the floor and leak through to the living room below. The house is supplied by well water that passes through both a filtration system and a water softener. The water is perfectly safe to drink, though the softener does alter the taste slightly, which some guests notice. Because of the age of the home, it isn't sealed as tightly as a modern house. We work hard to keep insects out, but depending on the season, you may occasionally see a few ladybugs, shield bugs, or spiders indoors. We've taken several measures that have significantly reduced their presence, but living on a farm means sharing the landscape with a wide variety of wildlife. While some visitors are more welcome than others, it all comes with the rural setting. During the winter months, we provide space heaters in certain rooms to help keep the house cozy. These heaters are intentionally placed at specific outlets to avoid overloading the electrical circuits. If a heater is moved and a breaker trips, don't worry. We're happy to come reset it for you, or you can do it yourself if you're comfortable. The electrical panel is located at the bottom of the basement stairs on the right-hand side. Simply locate the tripped breaker and switch it back on. We've recently upgraded to an 80-gallon water heater, so there should be plenty of hot water available for everyone during your stay.