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Secluded & Clean Yurt, nestled in woods and gardens

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Yurt gardens in spring
The dining table seats 4. (the full bathroom is behind the purple door)
Dining
Open and light-filled floor plan with comfy places to sit.
The queen-sized futon can be used as a couch or bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Trumansburg, NY
  • Ithaca College
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Futon

1 Double Futon

Loft bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded & Clean Yurt, nestled in woods and gardens

ENJOY QUIET TIME lounging inside or sprawl out on the deck which offers a great view of the farm and incredible sunsets, convenient for grilling, reading, doing yoga or whatever you might enjoy.

Inside there is a very comfortable, all-natural QUEEN BED mattress in the loft with a window to the sky. As pictured, the loft is accessed by climbing a ladder. The loft is not suitable for children, as there is no railing. On the main floor, there is a convertible QUEEN FUTON, very comfortable as far as futons go. We are happy to make this bed for guests who prefer not to climb the ladder.

There's a large FULL BATHROOM, a SMALL KITCHEN and a WALK-IN CLOSET. Organic LINENS, one set of TOWELS and PILLOWS ARE PROVIDED for all guests.

The KITCHEN has a small oven, stove, mini-fridge with small freezer, toaster oven, pots, pans, dishes, cups, oil, vinegar, basic spices, a french press (with instructions) and locally roasted organic coffee and sugar ready for your use (there is no microwave and we do not provide cream). The gardens just outside the door offer cooking herbs for picking and are a great pair to the LOCAL FOOD OPTIONS you can order listed below.

There is GAS GRILL and outdoor furniture for summer cookouts on the deck. We clean the grill between each guest and provide grill utensils.

There's a small FIRE PIT and HAMMOCK among the trees. WOOD IS PROVIDED.

Heating/Cooling: There is a wood stove available in cooler months, a space heater, a ceiling fan and oscillating fans to ensure your comfort. THERE IS NO A/C, as such, if it is humid outside, it's humid inside. Luckily, summers in the Finger Lakes tend to be mild and nights usually cool down.

The yurt is nestled in the woods at Wellspring Forest Farm, a small diversified operation that produces mushrooms, maple syrup, elderberry extract, and grazing sheep and chickens. There are farm animals, dogs and electric fences around farm animals.

There is .8 mile marked Trail just behind the yurt you are welcome to walk at your leisure. We maintain and mow this trail regularly, although in very wet seasons, maintenance may not be possible. For the privacy of our neighbors, we ask that you do not walk elsewhere on the farm.

We are located just 12 miles from Ithaca, 12 miles from Watkins Glen, and 8 miles Trumansburg, NY, a perfect jumping-off point for the wine, beer or cheese trails, waterfall hikes, restaurant outings, graduation weekend events, the Ithaca Farmers Market and more! Cell phone service can be spotty depending on your provider. Generally texting always works.

We've left a helpful guide to the region for you to peruse during your stay including restaurant info, hikes, swimming spots and more! We can also send you this info once you book if you'd prefer.

Please note:
* We DO NOT ALLOW PARTIES and A MAXIMUM of 4 people and 2 cars total may stay at the yurt. If more cars are needed, please contact us.*

*Dogs may be considered for an extra cleaning fee and deposit.

***We CLEAN with only, non-toxic, all-natural cleaning supplies between each guest and sanitize door handles. We use Seventh Generation laundry detergent and dryer sheets. If "clean" means you want to smell bleach, chemicals, Tide, Bounty or other strong scents, this is not the right stay for you.

Property manager

Elizabeth Gabriel
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The porch is not fully fenced in.
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Events

No events allowed
Max of 4 people and 2 cars allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
A dog will considered for an additional fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Max of 4 people and 2 cars allowed.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Trumansburg

Located in Trumansburg, this cabin is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out Ithaca Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cayuga Lake and Watkins Glen State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Newman Arena, or consider a night out at Dutch Harvest Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Trumansburg, NY

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Commons - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 22 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Ithaca College - 23 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 24 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Cornell University - 25 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutchess Bridle & Saddle - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Shoppe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Farm & Fork - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Miniature Locomotive Backshop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪David Brown Food Eqpt Sales - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded & Clean Yurt, nestled in woods and gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded & Clean Yurt, nestled in woods and gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded & Clean Yurt, nestled in woods and gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded & Clean Yurt, nestled in woods and gardens located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hillendale Golf Course, Robert H. Treman State Park and Cayuta Lake. Taughannock Falls State Park and EcoVillage at Ithaca are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an absolutely beautiful property we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy place

Cozy secluded place to stay that is about 20 mins away from Watkins Glen, Ithaca and more. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

The yurt was perfect! We were pleased with the accommodations, it was very clean and well stocked. We will definitely be back! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy getaway

Loved staying in the yurt! What a neat getaway… we enjoyed sleeping in the loft bed and the quietness and beauty all around us. Great communication with the host and great amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterfall Wonderland!

Perfect place to stay! Visited 28 waterfalls between Watkins Glen and Ithaca. Yurt is perfectly located and a treasure in and of itself!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quaint, unique and close to many key areas in the finger lakes. We really enjoyed our time in the yurt. It was really special when it rained, the sound on the yurt was relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice hidden spot

Overall stay was great. Instructions were inside were very helpful and it’s in a great location in winery region. Only complaint was furniture and sheets smelled a little musty but that could have been from the rain. Great place to stay if you want to try glamping!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property and location

We loved the uniqueness of this property and surrounding grounds. The yurt itself was very nice and had a great deck to sit on and watch the stars at night. We walked the nature trail prior to leaving, which was very relaxing. The location was great too, not too far from town either. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

can’t beat location

This yurt has it all! Its a great central location to three state parks:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great camping

If looking for a great camping experience, this Wellspring Yurt will not disappoint! The yurt was clean and provided so much to make a camping trip so very easy! The owner was so great with communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay

Amazing short trip to the Ithaca area. The yurt was lovely, the surroundings were scenic and secluded but still close enough to both Seneca Lake and Ithaca Lake for dinner options. We are already looking forward to our next trip back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Yurt Was Great!

The location was great and close to many things to do. The yurt was such a fun experience! Had everything needed for our short stay. The property is beautiful and has so many amazing flowers and trees!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get a way

The kids really enjoyed the serenity of the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Perfect location for exploring Watkins Glen and Ithaca. Secluded and peaceful. Our family of 4 had a wonderful time. The yurt was very clean and had all of the amenities you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

majestic

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at the yurt. Thanks for sharing it with us it brought back happy memories from when we were young hippies living out in Nederland , Colorado. Forgot to mention the whole area up by the yurt is absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the yurt

Cute indoors. Perfect for our stay at the Tburg Grassroots Festival
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yurt Life

Property was exactly as described and had everything we needed for a long weekend stay. Perfect location to hit all the waterfalls, hiking trails, state parks, breweries, wineries, etc. The hosts provide a ton of local knowledge via an FYI binder and tourism brochures. Super quiet setting, with 4-legged welcome wagon in the pens along the driveway. I recommend for a unique stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Yurt was fun and ticked off all the boxes for our visit to the Finger Lakes region! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the yurt!

Everything was great and very cozy. Great place to get away with the family/loved ones. Would totally go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gwen t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On our way to Toronto

What a special place!! Can’t say enough great things about it. If it’s available and you want to visit any surrounding area, do not hesitate to book this amazing spot in the woods. Highly recommend and hope to book again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College drop off

Beautiful and quiet property. We enjoyed staying in this yurt while bringing our oldest to college and enjoying the surrounding area with our other 2 children. Yurt had everything we needed to make meals and spend relaxing time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So great! Love the yurt!,

This was my 2nd stay, and it was even better than I remembered. Extremely easy to find this off the beaten path very unique location. Wonderful outdoor area, new comfy chairs by fire pit. Great big living space and super loft bed area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect excape

The yurt was exactly as advertised. We enjoyed the wood burning stove almost every night, played lots of puzzles and games, and enjoyed sightseeing in the area. We would have enjoyed getting to know the sheep and chickens a little (we were visited regularly by two handsome black kitties), but alas we couldn't find a time. Next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Gabriel

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We're part-time farmers/homesteaders. We love our land and this region of abundance and beauty and fun. We spend time hiking, cross country skiing, swimming, working hard and more. We lived in the yurt for 4 years and are excited to have remodeled it to be as comfortable and cozy for visitors as possible. Along with our farm animals, we have two friendly dogs on the property.

Why they chose this property

We love the sunsets, summer breezes, easy access to lots of hiking, Watkins Glen, Trumansburg and Ithaca, and having friends not too far away.

What makes this property unique

We are far from the road, making this place really quiet, safe, secluded and perfect for stargazing.

Languages:

English

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