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1/2 Mile from Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village, 5 to Cooperstown

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Point of interest
Aerial view
Property grounds
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6147 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Milford, NY
  • Cooperstown Dreams Park
    18 min walk
  • Bassett Hospital
    2 min drive
  • Rail Explorers Cooperstown
    5 min drive
  • Cooperstown-Westville Airport (COP)
    11 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1/2 Mile from Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village, 5 to Cooperstown

Welcome to our home located at 4418 St Hwy 28. We would like for you to enjoy and respect it as you would your own. Our goal is to create a wonderful 'experience' for you and look forward to new and past guests alike. Although most of our renters are coming to experience the Ball Parks, we also enjoy our renters who are here to see all that the Cooperstown area has to offer.

Located on 40 acres, (Therefore the name Grandpa's Back 40 - where he used to raise sheep); view the horseshoe shaped pond, beautiful mountains and wildlife while being only .6 tenths of a mile from the Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village and 5 miles south of Cooperstown. It is the perfect location for families going to and fro as we are located South of Dreams park, much easier entrance and exit. This home is available from June - September for many attractions in our area.

Interested in fishing while you are here? But don't know how? Let us know and for a nominal fee we can set you up!

Interested in day trips while you visit? Many breweries and wineries in the area. We are within 1 3/4 hours from Turning Stone (casino); Saratoga Horse Races; SPAC; Albany - visit our capitol - many theatres, museums, music venues, etc. While in Cooperstown visiting the infamous Otesaga Hotel is a must. Looking out over beautiful Otsego Lake enjoy your lunch or a drink at the firebar... make plans to take the tour boat, go fishing, boating, sailing, swimming. There is a boat rental along the lake (fishing boats, canoes, .etc.) and several spots to go swimming. Visit Council Rock, The Stone Bridge, Clark's Tower or take the Brewery Trail featuring local breweries including Brewery Ommegang (several concerts throughout season) and Council Rock Brewery (also known for it's Friday night fish fry). Information and pictures of these sites and more will be available to you in our home.

Bedroom Set Up:

Master bedroom: 1 queen size bed
Fireplace bedroom: 1 queen size bed
Baseball bedroom: 2 twins.

Living room is large (25 x 14) with ample seating - large sectional and comfortable chaise. DVD player, children's DVD's, games, puzzles and folding card table available. We are trying to maintain our homey and relaxing atmosphere that past guests have enjoyed. We have renovated our home throughout the last few years including: a completely new kitchen with all new appliances; New washer and dryer in laundry area; All fresh paint on ceilings and walls; New mattresses, towels and linens; and our 480 square foot deck with BBQ!

We also have a large fire pit. There has been a lot of use of our small fishing boat - it can be used for fun or to fish in our stocked pond (for renters only!) Listen to the peepers while watching an awesome sunset. Early risers will enjoy the sunrise with the rolling hills as the backdrop.....you would never guess that you were in the middle of so much to do when you look out at the 40 acres and see wildlife. Sightings so far have been a white crane, heron, beaver, geese, deer, various birds (including bald eagles), frogs (an unwanted snake by the firepit...they leave when the sun goes down!)

NOTE: State taxes and CLEANING FEES ARE INCLUDED.
NOTE: we have a travel trailer near our garden so are easily accessible during your stay, but far enough away for your privacy and ours. If you see us going into the basement (our private area - as you have the entire one floor home) it is to get a tool, grab something from the freezer, etc.

We hope you enjoy our home and your visit to Cooperstown.

“New York is divided into more discrete regions than any other state I know of … Cooperstown doesn’t really fall under any of these regional categories. It’s its own stop.”
–Henry Cooper

Feel free to contact me at 518 321 3734 if you have any questions!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Bassett Healthcare. A kitchen and a washer/dryer are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • 15 minutes by foot from Bassett Healthcare and a 2-minute drive from Cooperstown Dreams Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Darlene

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1580 sq ft (147 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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.
  • Note from host: All children to be under adult supervision always

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Wedding or event that we have discussed prior only
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

We should mention

  • A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate.

Property is also known as

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1/2 Mile from Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village, 5 to Cooperstown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cooperstown Baseball
We stayed the week of August 6th as our son was playing at Dreams Park. Being 2 minutes away from the park was huge especially with 2 long rain delays. The large fishing pond in the back was amazing and our son spent hours back there! We are so happy with our stay and can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Dreams Park
Rick & Darlene are great hosts and the home is very close to Dreams Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B., Augusta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property super close to dreams park
Had a great stay while my son played at Cooperstown Dreams Park. VERY convenient to the park, and had all the amenities we look for when traveling, including a full size fridge, laundry and multiple bathrooms. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S., Purcellville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
close to dreams park!
We enjoyed our stay. Super convenient to dreams park!! only 2 mins away. home and a lovely view and is clean and roomy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for the Dreams Park
Great House for travelers to the Dreams Park. Super close to the park. The back deck is incredible, Darlene was a super host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful!
My family and I had an incredible stay here while watching our son play at Dreams Park (which is a 45 second drive up the road). We spent hours on the pond fishing when we were not at the ballpark. Rick and Darlene were extremely wonderful to communicate with and helpful in make our stay memorable/enjoyable! The views were stunning and I found myself taking pictures of the backyard scene every hour!! We saw beavers, deer, a crane, tons of fish (caught bass and catfish), frogs and even a few double rainbows! It was truly a wonderful week and we will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Must Stay for Cooperstown Baseball Tournament
Darlene and Rick are awesome! The view off the back patio is better then any picture! 2min from the ball fields. When my 10yr old has a chance to play in Cooperstown, we will stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart Q., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
a wonderful experience
Darlene's place is exactly what we hoped for: the location is great, the home is clean, beautiful and has everything we need, not to mention the large deck with panoramic view! Darlene is very responsive and helpful too. Will definitely stay here again if we come back to this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Cooperstown with a beautiful view
Very well stocked home with lots of space in the living room, dining room and kitchen. Master bathroom was a bit small. Darlene was great to work with and promptly answered any questions we had. The house was conveniently located for visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame and sightseeing in the Catskill Mtns. Loved the view and the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
We really enjoyed the back deck of the property. The owner was kind, communicative and responsive. Overall the home and setting was charming and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

phillip c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home central to explore Cooperstown
You can tell from working with Darlene that her best intention was for me to have the best experience while visiting Cooperstown this summer. The house is conveniently located to all the attractions and more! And the house is well suited for things to do on the days that we wanted to be home bodies. It has been an exciting and busy week and can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place and great location 👍
Amazing place close to the ballpark. The location worked out well in between games. Plenty of space for our family and the kids loved fishing in the pond. I also enjoyed the paddle boat:) Loved waking up having coffee on the deck and watching the wildlife. Hopefully will be back in 2 yrs with the younger brother!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time
We had a lovely time at the house! Enviably close to the Dreams Park. Great back deck and critical AC made the house worth it! Easy working with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Springfield, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place extremely close to Dream Park!
We truly enjoyed our stay. The property was so peaceful and lovely. And it’s extremely close to the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dreams Park Week
Great property that is literally a 1 minute drive to Dreams Park. Owner was super accessible and great to work with. This property is a winner
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
We had a great time at this property! It was close to Dreams Park, which was so convenient for us! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

irene r.

Great place to enjoy Cooperstown from.
Great location. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

Hand a great experience
Both the house and the owner were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Philip C.

Grandpa's Back 40
We enjoyed our 3-night stay very very much. The 3 of us (we are 60+ year old high school friends) decided to have a short mid-week get-together and visit the Baseball Hall of Fame. Location was perfect for everything in the Cooperstown area. Many of the local attractions are seasonal (Summer months) so we were a little limited in our activities. Knowing this ahead of time we planned on spending an entire day at The Hall and did a little site seeing the other day. The house was a perfect accommodation for us. Comfortable beds, relaxing family/T.V. room, and a terrific kitchen - roomy, including any and all appliances/utensils/cookware that you could possibly need. I highly recommend the house for a small family or group of friends looking to spend some time in the Cooperstown area. I may look to rent again during the Summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S., Bellingham, WA

Peaceful, comfortable retreat
We had such a lovely stay at this home. We enjoyed time with family and local sights. This is a peaceful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

E B., New Jersey

Property is beautiful, home is very clean & the owner is a delight!
We had a wonderful stay! Darlene takes great pride in this home and it shows. The house was very clean and the property is beautiful. Our boys had a great time playing in the yard and on the lake. We had the pleasure of meeting Darlene - she is lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Tal S.

Beautiful property, super convenient to Dreams Park and Cooperstown.
Perfect for our stay. Well stocked with just what we needed to have a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Excellent place to stay!
Great location to Cooperstown Dreams Park. Super clean and fully stocked with everything you need. We would highly recommend this house. Darlene was so easy to work with! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Roy H.

Everything was great!
The house was perfect for our event. Comfortable, clean, perfect setting, beautiful scenery. Close to everything we wanted to see. Only improvement I could see would be some more comfortable beds. I am a little spoiled as we have a sleep number bed. Everyone commented the beds were a little too firm. Aside from that everything was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017