Spencer, New York
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, (Sleeps 6 adults MAXIMUM)We call it POND VIEW. It is a unique vacation place on 70 acres in the rolling hills of Spencer NY. It's a great place for 2-6 adults plus a few children. If you like nature and the outdoors, this is for you - very quiet, peaceful, at the end of a well-maintained 1/2 mile no-outlet road. The 3-bedroom 2-bath house is completely remodeled inside, with refinished oak flooring and woodwork harvested from Pond View's trees. There are oriental rugs, antique furnishings, and quilts throughout. The house is fully stocked with cookware, dishes, sheets, towels, etc. First floor has open floor plan; new kitchen includes breakfast bar made from a lightning-felled red oak from the top of the mountain. Large covered deck for eating, relaxing. House is surrounded by beautiful ponds (total 5, largest 1 acre), meadows and woods. House site is half-way up a mountain that rises to highest point in Tioga County (1600 feet). Over 2 miles of hiking trails. 3 ponds are stocked with bass - bring your fishing gear (catch and release). The grounds are frequently visited by wildlife (deer, turkeys, geese) and bird watching. Many attractions within easy drive: Finger Lakes wineries, state parks with waterfalls and hiking trails, Tioga Downs (harness racing, gaming), Corning Glass Museum, glider airplane rides in Elmira (soaring capital of eastern US), antique shops, etc. Spencer has a grocery store, gas station, bank, New Dollar General and most basics, along with a golf course/country club. Very comfortable country living.
We had an amazingly relaxing time and unplugged from the world. The property was gorgeous and the leaves were changing. Our dog thoroughly enjoyed the trails and hanging outside.
Pond View is a beautiful property for relaxing, fishing and walking the trails. We loved being away from it all in the countryside as well as close enough to enjoy some day trips to Ithaca. The house was perfect for our family of 6 adults, a 9 month old and 2 pets. It was completely stocked with all the essentials to maximize vacation time. The antiques, handmade quilts and charming decor were very interesting. The house is very well cared for, has updated kitchen and bathroom facilities and has a comfortable vacation set up. Communication with owner, Cheryl was responsive and pleasant throughout. Many great photos and memories!
Great weekend!! The house was clean and organized. The property had fishing ponds and we caught fish in two diff ponds. The property also had hiking trails and we hiked all around. Amazing farmhouse experience. The host was very friendly. I would definitely recommend this house!!
Our week at Pond View was just what we needed at the end of the summer to get ready for the next school year. With plenty of time to hike the neatly mowed trails to fishing and grilling and just hanging out on the deck it was a great week. Of course there is plenty to do near by and we took some day trips to Corning, Ithaca and Watkins Glen (and near by brewery's and wineries), but the real treat was just hanging out with the family
I spent a lovely five days at this beautiful property with my mom, sister and 1.5 year old daughter. It’s incredibly relaxing - we spent afternoons walking around the lakes, eating on the porch, and enjoying the views. The house itself is super clean, well-stocked with basics for cooking and showering, has everything you’d need for a kid (pack n play, toys, high chair), and is really organized. It made staying there feel like home. The hosts are so wonderful and helpful. It really is a wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend.
Our stay in Cheryl’s and Roger’s house was absolutely fantastic! The place is for those who would like to have a retreat from stress and loves and appreciates nature. My husband, my 14 y.o. daughter, 12 y.o. son, and I came along with our couple of friends. They agreed that the experience staying in this house was incredible! My dog had a blast as well! The property, the ponds and the views surrounding the house are gorgeous. I loved how we were completely secluded, and I had a feeling that we were away from the entire world. We enjoyed fishing in the pond, listening to the birds and admiring the nature surrounding us. At night we were sitting by the bonfire, listening the frogs croaking and looking up at the sky. Inside the house is like a fairy-tale- so cute, cozy and inviting. First, it was super clean and second, it had unique decorations. I loved the quilts on the walls, rugs on the floor and books stocked on the shelfs. The beds were great! We all were sleeping through the entire night without waking up like we usually do at home. The house and the property reminded me about my childhood, when I was visiting my grandma in the country during the summer. Cheryl and Roger gave us basic necessities; bug spray, dog bowls, fishing rods, paper plates, water jugs in case of power outages for toilets, flashlights, board games for the kids and even first aid kits are there! They labeled everything in the house for their guests so it made super easy for us to find or use things in the house. Very smart and thoughtful! This was the first time during my renting experience I loved everything here! Another bonus is when Cheryl and Roger came to welcome us when we checked in during our first day. Now, many owners do not do this, especially after Covid, but Cheryl and Roger came to meet us and explained everything about the house. They were very caring and attentive during our entire stay as well. Roger brough all necessary equipment for fishing and explained us how to fish! Driving a car to and from the house was also a great treatment from a city’s hustle and bustle to enjoy country views. I wish we could stay longer! We all want to come back next summer. Thank you, Cheryl and Roger for making our stay magical! P.S. Doing yoga under the tree outside the house with a fresh breeze was really nice. The breeze brought around a sweet smell of flowers from the field. It was the best!
We had an amazing time on our vacation. The house and property were perfect for a quiet relaxing week. They have everything you need to feel at home. And have even thought of things you didn't know you needed. Everything from a crock pot and blender to fishing poles and outside games. They even made it special for our dog with leads hooked up in the front and side of the house. Plus for and water dishes. Very happy with our stay and would highly recommend.
This is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature. The house has every little thing you could ever need, and the owners are great. We will be back!
We enjoyed long walks on the many paths throughout the property, fossil collecting, fishing, and swimming during the day. The covered porch was a great place to gather and visit while watching kids and dogs at play. S'mores at the fire ring, beautiful sunsets, and star gazing before boardgames at the dining room table filled our evenings. Day trips to Watkins Glen, wineries, and other parks were easy. We went home with wonderful family memories. The house was well equipped for all our needs. Cheryl and Roger were perfect hosts from start to finish. We highly recommend Pond View for a perfect get away vacation. Thank-you, Thank-you!
Great place to escape and unwind and take delight in the surrounding nature. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property has everything you need, and the hosts were very responsive to our questions.
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