Charming 100-Year-Old Lake House on Pristine Mountain Lake -Your Perfect Retreat

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Entire home·Private host

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Hartwick, NY

Rail Explorers Cooperstown
14 min drive
Gilbert Lake State Park
18 min drive
Cooperstown Dreams Park
20 min drive
Cooperstown-Westville Airport (COP)
20 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Located atop local mountains and across from a state forest, Arnold's Lake has been a haven for families for well over 100 years. Our 2 bedroom cabin sleeps 5 comfortably and is all original. One of the first on the lake. The lake is clear, the view unreal, and the peace just what most of us are looking for.

This house is much as it was in the early twentieth century. It still has a quaint simple feel from an era long gone. There is a large porch to rock on, a great dock to sit and share coffee or a swim, a grill, a firepit (lots of wood provided), and the closeness to nature (lovely outdoor shower) that will linger long on your mind and soul.

If you are looking for something out of the ordinary from a more straightforward day and time, you have found it. Bring your binoculars and enjoy the Osprey, Bald Eagles, and fabulous fishing!

Both Baseball parks are within a 15-minute drive.

Note: One owner is a licensed real estate agent
Keywords: House

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Cooperstown Dreams Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
9 minutes by car from Cooperstown Brewing Company and 12 minutes from Goodyear Lake

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Milford cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Steve Roese

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Lobster/crab pot
Spices
Coffee grinder
Electric kettle
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

Hairdryer
Towels provided
Soap
Outdoor shower
Shampoo
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Near a laundromat

Work spaces

Desk chair

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Water sports equipment
Boating on site
Kayaking on site
Fishing nearby
Hiking nearby
Power boating nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 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

Contactless check-out available

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.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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.

Charming 100-Year-Old Lake House on Pristine Mountain Lake -Your Perfect Retreat Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A real camp

It brought us back in time to when we spent childhood summers in a real camp. This had many thoughtful touches and was preserved in the original as much as possible. Loved everything about this historic gem.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

28 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic lake cabin retreat

Classic little cabin for a lake getaway. Covered porch with lake view perfect for morning coffee and dinner. Just-right sized lake to do a circuit in the kayaks—we saw loons and a bald eagle—and walk the lake loop road. We stayed cool even during a heatwave. Nice welcoming touches and great communication and suggestions. Would stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patti P.

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

Beautiful peaceful setting

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

14 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Super relaxing stay

Beautiful, picturesque setting. perfect place to unwind, relax and rejuvenate. Owners were super accessible and even came and helped us with the grill and getting another boat out for us to enjoy The house is stacked with anything you may need Perfect spot to attend cooperstown baseball tournaments. We could have stayed in the rocking chairs on the porch all day and night. Thank you for the wonderful stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

dave g.

23 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

The cabin is very clean, with a nice porch on the lake. Coffee in the morning on the lake was quite nice. There is an outdoor shower which is private and the hot water comes on quickly. The water inside is not potable, and there are obvious signs not to drink it. The hosts provide drinking water. They also provide lots of snacks/coffee/toothbrushes and other amenities you may need. Electric outlets are somewhat sparse but manageable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

11 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Baseball Hall of Fame Tournament Stay

While others in the Baseball Tournament mostly stayed in Cooperstown area hotels, we felt extremely blessed to enjoy this idyllic property. Rustic, yes, but very comfortable and warm inside for this time of year. Would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Setting!

If you're in for a super relaxing vibe in a semi-rustic cabin by a lake, there couldn't be a better place! The outdoor shower was a huge plus.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marian R.

3 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A peaceful weekend with family

We spent a long weekend at this lovely cottage at the end of September and were so happy with our choice. The cottage is simple and rustic, but that is exactly what we were looking for and it was just the perfect size for our family group of my husband and me and our daughter and son-in-law. (There is also a futon and an air mattress, so more people certainly could have stayed too.) It was wonderful to wake up each morning in the front bedroom to the sun rising over the lake and then spend the day on the porch or deck, enjoying the lake, which is absolutely pristine and so quiet. Our daughter and son-in-law enjoyed swimming and paddle boating. The living room has a gas-fired stove, which was nice in the early morning and in the cooler fall temps at night. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked with every pot, pan, utensil you could need for any meal, and a full-size gas stove and oven, roomy full fridge, etc. We used the outdoor grill one evening, and later enjoyed a great fire in the fire pit for several hours. Plenty of firewood available, and complimentary s'mores makings. The outdoor shower was refreshing—plenty of hot water and just steps away from the cottage, very private, under a beautiful tree canopy. We arrived on a very rainy afternoon, and were grateful for Michele's recommendations for places nearby in Oneonta to have a cozy lunch and buy local farm produce. Thanks so much, Michele! We hope to return one day.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

13 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Close to Cooperstown baseball fields just like we wanted. Right on a beautiful lake. Rustic and relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

23 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of paradise

This property was amazing. It was peaceful, quiet and had everything needed for a lovely family getaway. Michelle was helpful and came out to make sure we had boats ready for paddling. It is rustic, there is little to no cell service. That was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

1 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful camp

Had an amazing stay at Michele’s property. The camp was everything explained on the listing. Very clean and cozy. Very clean lake with great views. Would high recommend and will be booking again in the near future.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

deb b.

1 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Quiet clean rustic and exactly what we were looking for! Close to ball park and Cooperstown

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

21 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation!

Very cute cabin on a absolutely beautiful lake! Made some amazing gamy memories❤️

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Family from Cincinnati

We had a fabulous time. Plenty of amenities for fun on the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

19 Jul 2017

Our new happy place!

From the moment we walked in, we loved it. The cabin was rustic yet quaint with everything we needed. It was nice to disconnect from the hustle and bustle and reconnect with family time; no tv, no internet, no interruptions. We spent hours on the porch enjoying the serenity of the lake, fishing from the dock (our kids caught hundreds throughout the week and the lake is crystal clear), kayaking, row boating and just enjoying nature. The home is fully stocked with dishes and disposable goods, life jackets, fishing rods too. The kitchen has a full size refrigerator, hot plate, microwave, toaster oven all perfect for cooking breakfast and a gas grill. Birds hatched in the outdoor shower, we made friends with the chipmunk who would scamper across the porch, our baseball player and team brought home the championship which topped the cake. Our trip to New York and Arnold Lake is hands down one of our most memorable family vacations to date!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

20 Jun 2017

wonderful cabin on a beautiful little lake. Very peaceful!!

Quaint and very clean cabin on beautiful Arnold Lake. We were very pleased with our stay. The cottage had everything we needed, but be warned that it is minimalistic....and has no internet, TV, and only spotty phone service (which is just what we were looking for!). The entire house was very clean and truly charming. The bedrooms and bathroom are upstairs and are all only separated by partial walls (open at the very top and bottom), so best for folks who are very comfortable with each other. Michelle was an attentive and accommodating hostess, and was very easy to work with. We would highly recommend this cottage, and are already planning our next stay there.