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Welcome to this handcrafted 21’ yurt by Canadian artisans at Yurta. It’s the only one in the Northeastern USA and it’s captivating and unparalleled. Get away from the routine, slow down, and connect with whatever matters most. Whether casual, artistic, or spiritual pursuits, you will find inspiration and peacefulness. Reviews available on Airbnb.
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NOTE: Read entire listing page so you know how to plan and pack accordingly for this kind of setting and climate. And make sure you understand the ‘house rules’ and ‘seasonal/off-grid amenity limitations’ (listed toward the bottom of this description -- under "Other Things to Note"). Feel free to message me with any questions.
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Off-grid, 350 sqft. of interior with wrap around deck, fully surrounded by nature, tons of natural lighting, a dome and nine windows, minimally and thoughtfully furnished, cozy, inspirational, recharging, and healing.
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Your rental space includes privacy — it’s not shared and there are no neighbors in sight from yurt. You have access to the woods, the yurt and its wrap around deck, the back part of the field for games like corn hole, and parking on the gravel pad across from family’s cabin.
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My sister and brother-in-law live in a cabin elsewhere on this 5 acre property and I will be elsewhere here when not traveling. One of us will enter yurt during your stay if battery station needs charging or supplies need replenishing. (Yurt is off-grid). And you might occasionally hear or see us if we are tending the grounds.
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Depending on time of year there are animal sounds or sightings like birds, woodpeckers, hawks, owls, chipmunks, turkey, deer, fox, and coyote. And you might hear rain/snow pattering or tree nuts periodically dropping on the roof.
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1) Inside yurt, you have access to a kitchenette with fridge, two-burner propane stove, filtered drinking water, sink with non-potable water, and basic cooking utensils like cutlery and pot/pan. (Seasonal limitations apply — scroll down toward the bottom of this property description).
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2) You have an indoor wood stove for colder temps. The equivalent of four slow-burning logs and a few fire-starters will be provided complementary. Anything beyond that is $3/log. This is the only wood that can be used with this particular stove. No outside wood permitted.
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**There is also a basic outdoor fire pit with a grate for BBQing — for this you can make use of fallen limbs here and some of our personal stash. But we request grabbing a bundle at Stewart’s shop down the road too.
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3) There are 3-4 beds. See photos.
A) a firm sofa that you arrange into a Full-size bed or two Singles (or you can keep sofa setup as is).
B) an extra long Twin futon that sits on a tatami mat.
C) a firm foam air mattress that doesn’t deflate on you (Single).
**There is also plenty of floor space with an available camping mat if that is preferred. Two full-size comforters, one twin comforter, and four pillows are provided.
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4) There is an outhouse shower with hot water during the summer only. Depending on outside temperatures, it might also be available in the early fall and late spring, but this varies year to year. Liquid body soap and towels/washcloths are provided. Bring all other toiletries you need. There is a basic compost toilet year round with toilet paper provided.
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5) Since the yurt is off-grid, you have access to a number of USB/battery-operated items like lanterns, fans, and a power station for charging your devices (both USB and AC plug capable). There are also cleaning items like a handheld vacuum or rug cleaner in case of a spill or mess. A carbon monoxide and smoke alarm, fire extinguisher, and gas leak detector are here. And there’s a first aid kit in the outhouse.
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6) There is no wifi, but there is internet access with great LTE or 5G signal using Verizon carrier. Guests have reported that other carriers have worked too, with some variance in signal. But most folks come and try to unplug anyhow.
************************The Village of Schoharie is on NY Route 30 adjacent to Schoharie Creek. There are some shops and eateries on Main Street. About 5 minutes from there is the yurt, within the Terrace Mountain part of town. You will find a farm store and a grocery store within 5-10 min of property. And there will be a brochure of additional things in the area.
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A vehicle is needed for getting around. If arriving at Albany airport or train station, rental cars are available. Parking is available on property.
10 min to Middleburgh
15 min to Cobleskill
35 min to Albany
30 min to Schenectady
50 min to Cooperstown
60 min to Saratoga Springs
75 min to Woodstock
80 min to Lake George
90 min to New Paltz
180 min to NYC
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**AMENITY/SEASONAL LIMITATIONS**:
1) The yurt and outhouse are off-grid and you’re in the woods. Amenities are not conventional, and supplies need to be replenished by us during your stay. Think rustic and camping for remembering you’re in nature and not at home or a hotel, but get much more in convenience than you’d expect for the setting. See photos.
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2) We have a steep gravel driveway. A 2 wheel drive vehicle is okay, but NOT when there is snow or ice. During wintry times, all-wheel-drive (AWD) or 4 wheel drive (4WD) is necessary. There is always the option to park at the base of driveway and walk up to yurt too. (Note: the latter will be requested when there is a snowstorm or when driveway is otherwise covered by too much ice/snow).
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3) No refrigerator or sink and shower water available between November-April, and sometimes May and October if temps are still too cold. But filtered drinking water is provided year round. You can bring a cooler during these months if needed (or we can provide one with ice packs if requested).
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4) A wood stove is the sole source of heat. The yurt has wool felt insulation to retain heat in cooler temps. But it mirrors the outside temperature when these felt windows are not zipped and when no (or inadequate) heat source is being used. The stove needs to be continuously run to feel comfortable, if you rent in the colder months (typically November through April). So it’s best to know your comforts and preferences.
**Outside of these months, the upstate New York temps are still on the cool side and require occasional to moderate stove use. It’s mostly pleasant without a fan, but there are some hot yurt days in summer.
**Note: In addition to what’s already here in rental, always bring a winter-rated sleeping bag(s) just in case. It’s best to have it on hand and not need it than to remain colder than you’d prefer.
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5) Most or all windows are zipped and typically remain covered in colder months to retain stove heat. (And the live plants are sheltering elsewhere). So the interior look will change from the usual 360 degree view of open windows. See photos for an example of appearance.
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