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Catbird Hill - Gateway to FLX

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1 review

· Bloomfield, Ontario, New York · 10 acres

Hosted by Laura K.

Tent site

· 6 guests max

Relax into the privacy, safety, quiet, and great views at Catbird Hill, our 12-acre slice of heaven. We are poised on a small hill overlooking almost nothing but fields, distant homes, and Bristol Mountain Resort in the distance. This is big sky country, where you can enjoy sublime sunrises, striking sunsets, and millions of blinking stars. If the weather is just right, you'll enjoy stunning views of morning fog rolling into the valley. You'll walk through flowering meadows, mature trees, and a short wooded trail. With few exceptions, you will enjoy supreme quiet all year long. If you like birds, you’ll find up to 122 species through the seasons (including a great selection of grassland birds). You may hear owls hooting at dusk, coyotes yapping at sundown, and the 'hmph' of a deer crossing the path. This place has healed us, and we hope it heals you, too. YOUR CAMPSITE: This is our home and 10-acre yard, not a park. Upon arrival, you can choose your preferred campsite. You can pop a tent in the back meadow and enjoy quiet views of a distant horse farm, perch on the bluff and take in the nearby farm, or snuggle up next to the pond. A private seating area is available in the old barn foundation. You can grill on our small charcoal grill or build a toasty bonfire. Flat driveway for vehicles. Park and walk 150 yards to campsite. THINGS TO DO FINGER LAKES: Just minutes from Canandaigua/Honeoye Lakes. Enjoy the regions finest breweries and wineries, skiing, hiking, parks, fishing, reserves, waterfalls, restaurants, antique shops, a track and casino, etc. https://www.fingerlakes.com/ ROCHESTER has museums, theatre, music, and great parks. Feel free to ask us for ideas. RESTRICTIONS No Pets. No facilities. Owner on site, mostly out of the way, especially on weekdays. We have two dogs who are friendly to humans (but not to other pets).Relax into the privacy, safety, quiet, and great views at Catbird Hollow, our 12-acre slice of heaven, a farm dating back to 1830. We are poised on a hill overlooking almost nothing but fields and Bristol Mountain Resort in the distance. This is big sky country, where you can enjoy sublime sunrises, striking sunsets, and millions of blinking stars. If the weather is just right, you'll enjoy stunning views of morning fog rolling into the valley. You'll walk through flowering meadows, mature trees, aging orchard, and a short wooded trail. With few exceptions, you will enjoy supreme quiet all year long. If you like birds, you’ll find up to 122 species through the seasons (including a great selection of grassland birds). You may hear owls hooting at dusk, coyotes yapping at sundown, and the 'hmph' of a deer crossing the path. This place has healed us, and we hope it heals you, too. YOUR CAMPSITE: Upon arrival, you can choose your preferred campsite. You can pop a tent in the back meadow and enjoy quiet views of a distant horse farm, perch on the bluff and take in the nearby farm, or snuggle up next to the pond. Let us know your preferences for out-of-sight privacy, shade, views, etc. A private seating area is available in the old barn foundation. You can grill on our small charcoal grill or build a toasty bonfire. Wood provided, charcoal is $5. THE PROPERTY. Our homestead. We live at crest of hill with sprawling meadows, trees, and an aging orchard all around. Sites are located at varying points away from house. We offer privacy and expect the same, but we work in the yard so you may see or hear us or the dogs. THINGS TO DO We are the crossroads between Rochester and the Finger Lakes. Just minutes from Canandaigua/Honeoye. Enjoy the regions finest breweries and wineries, skiing, hiking, parks, reserves, waterfalls, restaurants, antique shops, a track and casino, etc. https://www.fingerlakes.com/ ROCHESTER has museums, theatre, music, and great parks. RESTRICTIONS No Pets. No facilities. Owner on site, mostly out of the way, especially on weekdays. We have two dogs who are friendly to humans (not other pets). We are LGBTQ and minority friendly.

What to expect

Tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit. Please douse the fire with water after use.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

24-hr 7-Eleven located 6 min away for "emergencies"

No pets

We have 2 dogs who love humans, but not other pets.

Drinking water available

Hose, bottled water or jugs

Bins available

Keep garbage enclosed in bag, dump in our bins by driveway on the way out. If you leave during the day, secure food and garbage and/or take garbage w you.

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, private, stovetop or hot plate, cookware, cooking utensils. Upon request we will provide a propane Tejas stove w two full-intensity burners, utensils and cookware. Please clean and return to residence.

Picnic table present

No showers

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Super Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Electric car charger rental

$5.00

Available

Small charcoal grillgood

$5.00

Grill is free. Charcoal is extra (please request in advance if possible)

Morning bird walk on siteexperience

$3.00

Happy to lead you on a bird walk if we're free! Most productive season is April through June, and special raptors hang around in winter.

Reviews

100% Recommend1 ratings · 1 review

Annika P.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2023

Tent

I have been an avid hipcamp user for years and I have never been someplace as welcoming and beautiful as Catbird Hallow. Laura is kind and knowledgeable about her land and the local environment. This spot provides all of the necessities and even more. I would highly recommend this site to anyone and everyone!!!

Location

Bloomfield, Ontario, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) and Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking