The Deer Crib at Flat Rock Farm

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5 reviews

· Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York · 230 acres

Hosted by Marlene B.

Cabin

· 4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

The Deer Crib at Flat Rock Farm is a rustic off-grid cabin nestled on 230 acres of private land. Come enjoy peace and quiet, unplug and take a hike , snowshoe or cross country ski. Abundant wildlife around. Miles of trails on the property and the adjoining Tibbetts Forest. Or just sit on the porch and read a book! It is a short drive to Grafton Lakes State Park or Cherry Plain State Park. 20 minutes to Bennington, VT and Williamstown, MA, 45 Minutes to Albany and Saratoga NY, 30 minutes to Manchester Vt and Ski Areas just beyond. Close to both the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Cabin includes a 3 burner gas stove, gas grill and a covered porch. A woodstove inside provides heat in the colder months. It comfortably sleep 2. We supply sheets, blankets, TP, dish soap and kitchen items(silverware, plates, glasses, cookwear, etc). Potable water and firewood included. A short walk across the lawn to the outhouse. Gas lights inside. No internet so come get away from technology! New this year! We have added a shower shed with hot water! You will now be able to take a quick shower.The Deer Crib is a 5 minute walk from the main house in a private setting. Set with its own lawn for games or tent pitching or even horse camping. It is unique in that it was once a corn crib and now a cozy camp. The cabin has two twin beds. A couch and a love seat also can be used for kids sleeping. In the colder months the woodstove keeps the cabin toasty. A gas grill and 3 burner stove are provided for cooking. The outhouse is a short walk across the yard. We provide potable water to the cabin. There is also pond a short walk across the driveway and miles of trails to explore. Old apple trees surround the camp so wildlife is frequently spotted. We have horses on site so although we allow pets, we would appreciate them staying out of the pasture for everyone's safety. A firepit is available and some wood provided, so small fires are welcome. We are located almost on top of the mountain so terrain is flat and hilly. Open hay fields and forest trails. You can hike down into Tibbetts forest for longer hikes. We will allow horse camping. We will provide a stock tank of water. You would have to provide your own portable fencing and food for them. There are about 5 -10 miles of trails from the camp site where you would not have to go on any roads, more if you are willing to ride a few roads. We are located close to Bennington Vt, Manchester VT , Williamstown Ma, Albany NY, and all that they have to offer, from craft fairs, farmers markets, theatre, musuems, skiing, etc.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Toilet available

Pit toilet

Pets allowed

Off leash. Please keep pets off the furniture as much as posssible. I will provide some blankets to cover them if you have pets coming. As a pet owner I know it is t always possible to keep them off the furniture!

No campfires

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, stovetop or hot plate, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station. There is a sink and dishpans provided but no running water. Potable water is provided for drinking, cooking and washing.

Picnic table present

No showers

New this year! A shower shed with hot water will be available May to October

No wifi

Cell service is spotty and you can sometimes use your hot spot of your phone for Wi-Fi.

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

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

Reviews

100% Recommend6 ratings · 5 reviews

Chris M.

5 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Great week at Deer Crib

With pets

Deer Crib was a perfect place for our headquarters for our hiking week. Marlene greeted us just as we arrived gave us the lay of the land let us know where all needed supplies and how to do lights etc. she was so friendly and informative. Craig stopped by after sanding down the driveway and shared some fun local lore, history and stories. Grafton Peace Pagoda was a cool snowy started after we settled in, we snowshoed Tibbets Forest right from the cabin, hiked Grafton Lakes State Park the next day. Peebles Island and Barberville Falls the next and finished with Dickinson Fire Tower the last day. All these spots were close by with nice drives through the country side. Everything we needed for a warm and comfortable stay, we cooked up some nice means on the easy to use gas stove, the gas lights were a nice touch. They left us plenty of water for all our needs. It really was a wonderful way to get out into the woods and fresh air. Marlene and Craig made everything comfortable.

Noah B.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Simple!

The Deer Crib was a fantastic stay. Even layout, comfy beds, and on a beautiful piece of land. Close enough to Albany to have a night out, close enough to Vermont to go on a hike, and close enough to the Mohawk to spend time fishing in between. 10/10!🤘🌞

Steven C.

46 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

With pets

This campsite was such a unique stay and hidden gem! We had everything we needed & more -- from gas for the grill to electricity from the generator to all the firewood for smores. There's lots of land to explore so wandering around is a must. Would come back again in a heartbeat.

Alexandra B.

9 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Big family camp

We had such a great weekend at the deer crib. Marlene and her husband were wonderful hosts. They met us when we got there and gave us the lay of the land and directed us to the awesome network of trails on the property. We really enjoyed meeting them and chatting with them. We had a big group; three couples, two kids, and three dogs. One couple slept in the cabin, one in a tent, and one in a truck camper. The cabin is in a great field with plenty of room to run around and pitch tents. The double outhouse was clean. There’s a pond close to the cabin which the dogs and the four year olds loved. Not for swimming, but great for exploring. Grafton lakes state park is about 15 minute drive for great swimming. We hiked a great 2ish mile loop trail through the property. The cabin is awesome with gas lights and a gas stove. There’s also a generator but we didn’t use it. It was so nice to have a sink and lots of jugs of water provided for dish washing. The porch was the perfect escape from the rain on our first day. We had such a great time and can’t wait to come back for another weekend of camping!

Jay L.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2024

With pets

The Deer Crib was a delightful place to spend a weekend away from it all. Marlene and Craig were incredibly responsive in making sure we had our bases covered in terms of fresh water, heat, and electricity. Our dog loved the wide open space, and amenities like the grill and stove actually worked (which I can't say for every cabin we've visited).

Location

Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mohican First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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