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Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
TV, DVD player, toys, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Durham, NY
  • Zoom Flume
    5 min drive
  • Windham Country Club
    21 min drive
  • Windham Mountain Resort
    22 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    45 min drive

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Catskill Mountain Hideaway with Amazing Hunter Mountain Views

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (10)
The price is €724
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Catskill Mountain Hideaway with Amazing Hunter Mountain Views

About this property

Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!

The Gifford is a bright and cheery, lovely home with both breathtaking mountain and serene pastoral views. It is located on 3 acres in the town of Cornwallville, a peaceful corner of the Catskills in beautiful upstate New York. The first floor of this two-story Cape Cod has an airy country eat-in kitchen, complete with cooking and serving supplies. The family room provides games and a television with a selection of DVDs for your entertainment. The glass-doored woodstove in the living room provides added warmth for those chilly winter evenings, while the attached deck offers a wonderful view of our Catskill sunsets (complete with horses). The master bedroom has a queen bed and cozy writing nook. Two full bathrooms are also located on this floor, as is a laundry. The upstairs has three bedrooms; two bedrooms each with queen beds, and the third is the children’s bedroom room which has one bunk bed and two twin beds.

We are pleased to announce that we have recently installed Wi-Fi so those who would like to be connected are able to be.

We include a complimentary take-home breakfast gift basket with your 2 night stay!


On the Farm

Winter is a magical season here; it is a wonderland of snow-covered, majestic mountains where adventure awaits you. The spacious backyard has plenty of room for playing in the snow and a stone fire pit to enjoy s’mores or roasting hot dogs. There is a picnic table and chairs to relax on while taking in the star studded sky undisturbed by city lights. Bring your own gear or rent locally to enjoy access to our 300-acre farm to snowshoe or sled. In fact, it’s just a moment’s walk to the main farmhouse where we live and the hub of Hull-O Farms, which of course you’re welcome to explore and enjoy to your heart’s content. During your stay, you’ll be welcome to participate in any activities or ‘chores’ happening while you’re here, such as feeding the animals. You may be able to romp with the rabbits, cuddle the kittens, take a gander with the goats, ponder the pigs, sit with the sheep, or canoodle the cows.
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to Zoom Flume. Features include a water park.
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Zoom Flume and 5 minutes from Durham Center Museum
This farm stay offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly farm stay also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Durham farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Sherry Hull

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park access

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Snow sports gear

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Catskill Mountain Home With Breathtaking Views Durham
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Unique Farmstay Experience in The Catskills! Durham
Casa de Montaña en Catskill con Vistas Impresionantes

Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and Sweet
We loved staying at Hull-O Farms! Sherry was an excellent host. Jared was so great showing us the animals and having the boys help with the chores. We'll definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos and Delia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a special place on earth!
Dedication and love of their property, land, and guests were evident in every aspect of our experience. Three cheers for Ms Sherry, Farmer Frank and Jared and all of their animals! We will be spreading the word and coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family ski trip
Very comfortable house and the owners of the property were helpful and lovely. My children enjoyed helping out with the animals. Nice views from the house as well

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am sorry to say we never got to meet the property owners and spend time at the farm and we were busy at local ski races. This is a very comfortable house that is lovingly cared for. The owners have done a great job anticipating the needs of guests. The basket of items including pancake mix, maple syrup, jam and snacks was much appreciated, and perfect for our young athletes!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josef S.

We had a great stay!
A cozy house, convenient to the slopes, and the kids loved the farm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alla K.

Cute and quaint
The plane was really nice. It was spacious, with everything working as expected. Sherry was really sweet and helped out with whatever we needed. It's very close to Windham, for when we went skiing, and the days we didn't the kids enjoyed interacting with the animals. I wish the kitchen was a little better stocked, but overall, everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Cozy little house with amazing host!
My friends and I rented out Hull-o Farms Guest House for NYE and it was absolutely perfect. The house was so cute, super clean, and more spacious that I thought! The bedrooms were so cozy and each was decorated uniquely. There was also a wood burning stove that we had going the entire time we were there. It definitely felt like a nice secluded cabin in the country side. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots pans utensils everything! Sherry is a fabulous host and was so attentive to all of our needs. She offered to make us coffee tea etc in the morning and the house came with a breakfast basket including honey, maple syrup, Sherry’s own pancake mix, a dozen eggs, and some breakfast meat...all from their farm! Delicious! Overall my friends and I really enjoyed our stay here and I highly recommend this property! We will be coming back soon for sure! Thanks Sherry!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Gabriel R.

Lovely stay marred by some issues
The house was lovely and comfortable, and Sherry was a gracious and attentive host. When we told her we had only had brought whole bean coffee she lent us her coffee grinder, and the breakfast package of pancake mix and sausage that comes with the stay is delicious! Unfortunately, there were a issues that made our experience less pleasant. The single toilet in the home seems to be on its last legs and stopped refilling for several periods during our stay. Although it always eventually started working again, it really needs to be fixed or replaced. In addition, the house is in a cell service dead zone. This wouldn't an issue on its own but combined with the lack of wifi it made any kind of communication within our group very difficult. Overall I'd say this would be a good choice for a family or small group interested in staying on a functioning farm who don't need to be able to communicate or make phone calls. Larger groups or those who need to be able to reliably communicate are better off with something else though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017