What Ever Floats Your Boat

98%

18 reviews

· Spencer, Tioga, New York · 6 acres

Hosted by Aaron R.

Cabin

· 10 guests max

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Rustic Cabin sleeps 5-6, one large futon and 4 bunks; you need your own sleeping bags, Plus plenty of space for tents & hammocks. 6 Acres nestled up to miles of NY State Forest w/ waterfall Plus use of the houseboat’s dock and fire pit. And if you like fossils, there are plenty in the stream. Miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and some Mountain biking. Camp is just a 1.5 mile hike to the famous Myers’ Gardens (check out the last 13 photos above of this little paradise or see Myers’ Gardens on Facebook. Pump action shower, outhouse, picnic table and fire pit. Bring your own cooler and ice. Though there's a small pool of water behind the cabin that cold that items can be placed in.*** The Beauty of Upstate NY*** Enjoy tranquility, rejuvenation, and lots of nature, during your stay on our 6+ acre property. Weekend 2-night minimum, weekday 1-night minimum stay. The stream on the property is perfect for stretching hammocks and hunting fossils. The waterfall is a 5-min hike up the stream. This waterfall area has a history related to the Underground Railroad and the Prohibition. The houseboat dock is raised high off the ground and overlooks the fire pit. *Please note that the houseboat is not for rent but it’s dock available for use. You will also enjoy: - electricity in the cabin (quiet generator) - propane gas for heat and stove - outhouse for toilet - hand pump shower (add a gallon of hot water to the pump's 4 gallons) - five gallon water jugs for drinking or bring your own - the gorgeous fall the tapestry of colors - 15 min drive to Ithaca NY and the Finger Lakes Can sleep 5-6 inside the cabin, or you can bring your tents for your larger group.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

10 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit. Firewood usually available

Toilet available

Composting toilet. Detached outhouse behind cabin

Pets allowed

Off leash. Additional clean up fee for pets of $15

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs. 10 Gallons of well water

Showers available

Cold water only. Can heat some water up on stove, this is a 4 gallon container that gets hung behind the outhouse. Hand pump action.

Bins available

Trash bin. Pack out your own trash & recyclables

Cooking equipment present

Private, oven, sink or other dishwashing station. Bring your own cooler & ice

Picnic table present

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

2WD accessible

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

98% Recommend20 ratings · 18 reviews

Zach S.

2 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

Beautiful location, everything as described! Perfect for a getaway!

Dan F.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

loved it

Group trip

Awesome site. Isolated but easy to get to, nice rustic but comfy interior, warm effective heater, nice surroundings, convenient generator for electricity. Highly recommend, thank you

Josephine B.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Highly recommend

Aaron’s cabin was such a beautiful and peaceful property! It was my husband’s and I first camping experience and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Everything by worked and we were close to the finger lakes which added more to the trip. There wasn’t any service but it helped us disconnect from the outside world and reconnect ourselves. The bond we have is much stronger now. Highly recommend it!

Liz C.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

With pets

Everything at the cabin this past weekend was splendid. Aaron has a beautiful property. We found many fossils along with some wildlife! It was truly the respite we needed!

Brittany P.

10 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

Cozy and disconnected.

With kids

We had a lot of fun exploring the creek with toddlers and getting a weekend away and disconnected. The site is in a great location close to Spencer where you can refill essentials, many parks, and Ithaca. A beautiful drive from Western New York area! The cabin is simple and older, having the windows cracked and good weather was great. It’s pretty close to the road (not a lot of traffic), and if you have tents you can set up further back. The water provided was a great help and we made many meals on the stove. We brought a bunch of kitchen stuff but the basics were there too. The boat was fun to look at, but the porches attached were pretty slippery, we didn’t really need that space and the site was plenty big for hanging out around it. The outhouse served its purpose well and was pretty clean. The generator to power the electricity for the cabin was noisy (I think it was a temporary replacement one) and we were there a while so we needed to refill the gas, NBD. The futon was comfy and we’d recommend bringing your own small air mattresses for the bunks if you need to sleep many. Plenty of instructions and recommendations ahead of time - don’t plan to be on your phones, no service on site which was welcome reprieve! We loved the fire pit and what felt like a shift of seasons in this cozy site. Hiked up the trail and down the creek. Found fossils, made s’mores. Just what we hoped for in a camping weekend away. Thanks!!

Michael C.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

With kids

We loved Aaron’s cabin! The kids had lots of fun looking for and finding fossils in the creek while the water was low, and then seeing the creek roaring after the rain. We took a hike in the rain to see the waterfalls and it was well worth it, rain couldn’t ruin our time. We would definitely like to visit next time we are in the area.

Location

Spencer, Tioga, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Odǫhwęja:deˀ (Cayuga) and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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