House in Franklin, NY

Writer's Retreat In The Western Catskills

Writer's Retreat In The Western Catskills

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen

Overview of Writer's Retreat In The Western Catskills

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Franklin, NY
  • AirportSidney, NY (SXY-Sidney Municipal)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Writer's Retreat In The Western Catskills

This lovely small open design house with an ample size master bedroom is on a very quiet road among woods and fields and old farms. A small creek runs through the property with a maple trunk gazebo above a terrace of native stone. Village of Franklin is 5 miles away and the hamlet of Treadwell, a village of painters and artists, is 2.5 miles away. House is 3 hours from NYC. Heated in winter by a state-of-the-art woodstove. (It is required, if you plan to stay in cold weather, to have some experience with a woodstove.) Wi-Fi available. Suitable for a writer or someone who wants a very quiet getaway in a beautiful rustic location. House is furnished with linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans, food staples, gas range, washer and dryer. Writers, ask about available rebate.

(Sorry, I have been compelled to ask for a refundable damage deposit due to an experience with a renter.)

Property manager

owner/property manager

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before noon

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house is most suitable for 1 or 2 people. It is my home when guests are not here so many personal items are in the house. Please be respectful.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Franklin

This vacation home is located in Franklin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Susquehanna River and West Branch Delaware River, while Foothills Performing Arts Center and Hanford Mills Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Damaschke Field or Interskate 88.

Restaurants

  • The Tulip and the Rose Cafe - 15 min drive
  • Yokel - 15 min drive
  • Two Brothers - 15 min drive
  • Subway - 30 min drive
  • Wise Guys Pizza - 15 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.4/5

Cleanliness

4.7/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Vincent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay
Had a wonderful stay for my son's Cooperstown baseball week. . It was really nice to come home to such a peaceful and comfortable place, after a full day of craziness at the all star village. John was a very helpful and attentive host. He was very accommodating when we showed up earlier than expected on check in day. He had everything organized and ready for our stay. No cell service, but wi-fi worked perfectly. Thank you John!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Eva F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, quiet home
John's home was lovely! We were two couples and stayed comfortably. It was fun to see all of John's mementos from travels in the home, and the kitchen was well set-up for our simple meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

5/5 Excellent

Magdalena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful country retreat far from it all.
Our second stay at " Writer's Retreat " was even better than the first one. This charming place helps to recharge your batteries very fast. Situated far enough from other properties this home makes you feel truly immersed with nature. Bird watching from the porch became our daily thing. Deer are also frequent visitors drawn to the whispering creek steps away from the house. The home itself has a beautiful soul , lots of books, plenty of great music (CD's) and above all no TV. To stay in touch with the outside world Wi-Fi works great, landline telephone is there if needed. If you value organic produce, Franklin Farmer's Market is the place to visit. ( Sundays) Communication with the owner was quick and very pleasant. Thank you John for making our stay at your lovely home such relaxing experience. Cezary and Magda
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

5/5 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Utterly perfect
John's place is magical, snuggly nestled into nature, the rare home that's both cosy and spacious. The decoration is thoughtful, the kitchen fully stocked with good cookware, the bedroom light and airy, even the bath/ shower are great. The photos don't give you an adequate sense of the house, but the real treats are the backyard and the sublime slate seating overlooking the brook. We looked through a lot of uninspiring places on here, so glad to have found this quiet and charming retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

5/5 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway!
We loved out stay at this idyllic getaway house. The house was very charming and filled with interesting books and music to peruse. The surrounding lawn, brook and seating areas were so peaceful and relaxing. Only visitors were the deer passing through. It was a great location to get away from it all, but also only a 25 minute drive into Oneonta, and about 30 mins to great hiking and kayaking spots. We loved our stay and hope to return again! Thank you for a lovely home John and for sharing details on the house early on in communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

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Writer, musician, political activist.

Why they chose this property

I travel from time to time and rent out the property to fund my house maintenance account.

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