Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!'

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 40.1 sq m

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Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Delhi, NY

Hobart Book Village
‪35 min drive‬
State University of New York-Oneonta
‪45 min drive‬
Cooperstown All Star Village Fields
‪49 min drive‬
Oneonta, NY (ONH-Oneonta Municipal)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Rippling Waters is a one of a kind 400-acre paradise with a 12-acre Private Lake surrounded by the essence of pristine nature while tucked away in a small valley on a mountaintop.
Hike miles of trails and savor our beautiful Lookout Point overlooking the Village of Delhi. Cool off with a Lakeside swim, explore the wildlife with a gentle boat ride, fish for your dinner or simply sit by the Lake..... slow the clock down while you reconnect with the essence of the natural wonders of Rippling Waters.
The Stable Apartment located on the second floor is accessed through the tack room with an added bonus of a small balcony overlooking the Lake & beautiful landscape.
So secluded yet only a ten minute drive to the village of Delhi where you can enjoy the local cafes, peruse little shops, do a little yoga or take a walk back in time with Delhi's historic architecture and more.

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Tom and Laura

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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

About the area

Delhi

Located in Delhi, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. Hanford Mills Museum and Foothills Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobart Book Village and Delaware & Ulster Railroad. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Interskate 88 or Damaschke Field.

Delhi, NY

What's nearby

Hobart Book Village - 35 min drive - 29.2 km
State University of New York-Oneonta - 45 min drive - 43.4 km
Cooperstown All Star Village Fields - 49 min drive - 45.1 km
Plattekill Mountain - 58 min drive - 41.7 km
Cooperstown Dreams Park - 67 min drive - 71.0 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Hollow - ‬11 min drive
‪Mac Hall - ‬13 min drive
‪Eighty Main - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakeside Retreat 'Away from it All!' located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of West Branch Delaware River, Bovina Town Hall and Bovina Public Library. Kortright Town Hall and Andes Public Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

mike o.

30 Aug 2024

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

Relaxing stay

Great laid back stay, we rarely left.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

17 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property is absolutely gorgeous! Lake, grounds and everything around it kept in pristine condition. We loved fishing and horses. Owners are very responsive and friendly. Highly recommended! We will for sure be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

23 Aug 2020

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

Great family get away!

We had a great week swimming in the lake, hiking and feeding the horses! We’ll be back for another visit this fall!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sue P., Sammamish, Washington

28 Sept 2022

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

Sister’s vacation.

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful and tranquil place. It provided a safe and private space to explore and regroup. The terrain was awe inspiring. We’re happy that we stayed here.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

julia b.

8 Sept 2022

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

Amazing!

We enjoyed our stay in this property, also, it was fun to fish in the lake we had. On my last day of stay i caught so many fishes!!The owners were very nice and caring for their guests as well. We’ll definitely return again 😍😍

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate G., Fair Lawn, NJ

21 Aug 2022

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The most relaxing weekend

We had a great time staying at the Rippling Waters farm. The landscape is beautiful and so are the horses. The lake was a great place for relaxing and fishing. Every day we hiked up the hill to watch the sunset from the lookout. Sitting by the campfire under the stars was magnificent. Overall it was a great and relaxing experience! Thank you to Laura anf Tom for sharing this place with us!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

13 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful place!

We spent 2 nights here while in town for a wedding. The property is spectacularly beautiful. We really enjoyed sitting out on the little porch in the morning with our coffee and had some fun with a little fishing in the ponds. We also did a short hike up to the lookout area through the nicely maintained trail. Apartment was very nice, only suggestion would be to add some ice cube trays. Room AC worked fine in the bedroom too. The barn part IS an active barn - we were greeted by the sweet older horse on every in and out which was really cute. The hosts were great too. All in all we had a great time and will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen k.

9 July 2021

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Peaceful Perfection

As soon as you begin your slow ride down the driveway you also begin to reset to a slower more grounded state of being. We were immediately met by our host and given a tour of the accommodations, as well as information about the surrounding area. Throughout our stay Tom and Laura remained reachable, helpful, accommodating as well as just plain nice to chat with! The lake was beautiful and we enjoyed canoeing, kayaking, peddle boating, spotting fish, listening to frogs and enjoying the lovely lily pads. We spent one whole day under the big, beautiful blue sky shaded under a perfect tree shifting between reading and napping in a hammock, on the bench, or Adirondack chair and enjoying water activities...a gift of a day! The trails that are on the property are truly amazing and not to be missed. The cherry on top of it all, is that you get to love on the horses. We did plenty of that and won’t soon forget them or the happy hearts they left us with. The final night we were treated to a magnificent sky full of stars from our balcony overlooking the lake, only to be outshone by the most amazing display of fireflies I have ever seen...we had to drag ourselves away to get some sleep for our drive home. This is a magical place that I hope to return to very soon! Thank you Tom and Laura for sharing this beautiful property and all it’s peaceful perfection with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R., Bethlehem, PA, US

13 Aug 2021

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Peaceful family getaway

We had an amazing time. The place was beautiful and the horses were sweet. Everyone loved getting to know Foxy. We did catch a few fish. We made it to lookout point and went on the lake a few times, swimming and boating. For a couple days it felt like we were the only people in the world. My daughter had a hard time leaving because she loved it so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

13 Aug 2021

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Beautiful peaceful farm

We really enjoyed our stay. The horses are the most majestic creatures we've ever had the pleasure to meet. Tom, Laura and Mark were very welcoming and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

27 July 2021

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

A place where memories are made!

What an amazing location! My husband, two children and myself had a wonderful time! Foxy Chief the retired horse is so great, he is friendly and kind. We enjoyed feeding him as well as the other three horses. My husband and the kids had many successful fishing days! We fished out of the lake and the back pond. Our son pulled out probably about 40 fish in one day. We caught large mouth bass, perch, catfish, and sun fish. My husband caught a large mouth bass weighing 3 lbs and 14oz! We didn’t get a chance to catch any of the trout, I hear there’s plenty! The kids also enjoyed swimming and going out on the paddle boat, row boat, and I enjoyed the kayak! I hiked on the trials every morning and enjoyed the peace and beautiful surroundings! And once the kids were in bed we enjoyed a cocktail on the serene porch rocking in the chairs. We went into Delhi to a great diner, church on Sunday, and also ventured to Oneonta for some shopping and another diner. Laura and Tom were so kind, and the kids love their son Mark! We truly had a memorable vacation. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven, we’d love to book again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ALEX E., New Jersey, USA

20 July 2021

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Peaceful and wonderful experience

We spent 3 days at this property with our 4 year old son. This was one of the best/peaceful vacations we have ever had. This stay comes as a package with nature,trails, fun, animals and water activities included. The stay at barn house was fun and my son loved having the super friendly horses around. All of us enjoyed petting and hanging around the horses Foxy,Calidora,Benica and Ina. In fact, my son was obsessed with them and still misses them! If you are a horse lover, you would love this place for sure! The barn house apartment itself was clean and had all required amenities needed for us. It has a beautiful balcony overlooking the lake where we enjoyed having our morning tea listening to birds and just taking in the breathtaking views. The property is beautiful with some trails if you need that morning exercise. We took lot of beautiful pictures at the property. The private lake is too good to be true. You could spend the whole day there relaxing, kayaking, paddling, swimming, fishing or just watching geese. We also enjoyed the nearby towns Delhi and Andes with its super cute stores and farms. Ok, coming to the best part, the hosts! Tom, Laura and their son Mark are great hosts! Besides just being great hosts, they are wonderful people. They inspired us a lot through their stories! We wish them all the best in all the new endeavors!! Overall, this was a 5/5 stay for us!! And we look forward to staying there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

heather g.

18 June 2021

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

Relaxing in Nature's Beauty

Surrounded by nature, this quiet location gave us the opportunity to slow down the clock. Property was well maintained and hosts were kind and attentive. The horses were friendly and just added to the beauty around us. Paddle boat, kayak, fishing and trails all rounded out this amazing stay.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juliette C.

1 Sept 2020

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

peaceful bliss

This is such a special place. Horses, a lake, serenity. We weren't able to ride, but the kids enjoyed feeding the horses apples every day. The lake is wonderful and full of fish. Laura and Tom are lovely. We very much enjoyed our stay!

8/10 Good

Colin B.

3 July 2020

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Perfect

A wonderful relaxing getaway where the fish bite , the rain goes away , the sun shines and the horses are the first thing to hear in the am .. perfect !!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Raquel N.

17 June 2020

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It was a very peaceful, picturesque place. Had a geat time watching the horses.

Excellent

10/10 Excellent

jenifer k.

15 June 2020

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come for the views...stay for the magic...

Just an amazing place to stay, peaceful and perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

13 July 2019

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

Away from it all

This was a last-minute booking for the week of July 4th, and we could not have chosen better for what we were looking for – a quiet retreat from the hustle of the city. Laura was super communicative and answered all of our questions immediately. So we signed up that same evening and drove up to Delhi the next day. She not only gave us the best directions, but also welcomed us in person and showed us around the property. And what can I say about the property! It was simply gorgeous. We savored every minute, from our morning coffee on the small balcony overlooking the lake, to swimming and boating in/on the lake, a small hike through the private woods, to exploring the small towns and winding down at night with a glass of wine on that same balcony, this time listening to the frog concert and enjoying the firefly spectacle. It was so peaceful and relaxing, we did not want to leave, probably also having to do with the really lovely hosts, including the horses we totally made friends with. I have been telling friends about this place, and I am sure that a few of them will be future guests. Thank you, Laura and Tom, for having us; we would love to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Laura

Tom and Laura welcome you to enjoy our incredible little paradise! We are passionate about living our life immersed in the natural beauty of our land and it brings us great joy to see our guests connect with the many wonders of Rippling Waters!

Why they chose this property

Serene, private, miles of trails, pristine Lake, fishing, boating, swimming and more...
10 minute ride to quaint Village of Delhi
Visit Baseball Hall of Fame & Soccer Hall of Fame a lovely afternoon drive.

What makes this property unique

Our 12-acre Lake, plus 400-acres and lush landscape & wilderness, Lookout Point sunset view and more makes Rippling Waters one of a kind!

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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