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The Smithy

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· Cherry Valley, Otsego, New York

60 acres hosted by Peter I.

1 lodging site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Gorgeous in the fall! Charming secluded, private camp that sleeps one or two, down a private woodsy dirt road atop a hill outside hamlet of Roseboom, near Cherry Valley NY. 20 minutes to Cooperstown. A gently-managed tree farm, property includes forests and open meadows, even a ravine stream. Spectacular night skies, birds, wildlife. Lots of trail and hiking options. A former farm blacksmith shop with weathered siding-- a ‘smithy’-- the camp has electricity, features a raised, built-in full size bed with storage drawers underneath, a compact kitchen corner with hot / cold water, an intimate dining area. Kitchen amenities include induction hotplate, electric coffee mill and French press coffee maker, kettle, pots & pans, cooler, plates/mugs/bowls /cutlery for two. Unheated. Outside, enjoy the generous rustic deck with outdoor seating/ table, charcoal grill, outdoor shower built with locust trees from the land ( hot / cold water). Nearby spring-fed pond. For swimming bring watershoes, fishing permitted. More Trails/hiking: a nearby nature preserve and forested state land (within 10 mins.). Pets welcome. Incredibly peaceful, private, secluded. A nearby, new, beautiful outhouse. Explore the rural micro community: Nearby hamlet of Roseboom has friendly Bobs Country Store for supplies (ice, eggs, milk, meat etc); Roseboom Café for rural dining out (open Thurs and Friday); Stannard Maple Farm for maple syrup from our own trees. Resource list provided will include contacts for local vegetable gardeners -- and artists. 20 minutes from Cooperstown. Two-night minimum.The Smithy is located down a private dirt road in the hills above Roseboom. There is electricity and hot/cold potable water as well as an outdoor shower. The main house of the property is visible but will most likely be empty , pond for swimming/fishing, outdoor shower and vented outhouse. Guests are free to explore the 60 acres of property.

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Stewart S.recommends

September 2, 2024

The Smithy

This was a really beautiful, restful place and was better than expected. Comfortable bed in a cute cabin with everything we needed for cooking, washing and chilling. There’s an induction burner and charcoal grill. Composting outhouse was clean and comfortable. The shower had hot water and was relaxing and private. The property is expansive with lots of walking paths in the trees and in the field which leads to some nice views of the surrounding mountains. We picked wild blackberries and enjoyed fresh tomatoes the host was kind enough to offer from their garden. Cute swimming pond we didn’t use because it rained the whole trip for us. We had the entire property to ourselves but the host was very responsive to questions and messages. Close to a few small towns with farmer’s markets and breweries. Overall really lovely place at a great price and would stay again for sure

Location

Cherry Valley, Otsego, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk) and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Peter I.

Joined in July 2024

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