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Great room with deck beyond
A two-story house with a green metal roof, stone pillars, and a stone chimney.
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One of our bedrooms
A cozy living room with a fireplace, patterned furniture, and a decorative banner.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Munnsville, NY
  • Place, Airborne Adventures Ballooning
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Shako:wi Cultural Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Colgate University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round

"Experience Nature's Symphony at Firefly Falls: Your Ultimate Cedar Forest Hideaway! Discover our inviting Retreat at Firefly Falls, boasting welcoming great room with fireplace, deck suspended in the trees, cozy bedrooms for the whole family and 2 full nature inspired bathrooms. Sneak down the secret stair to the creek where adventure awaits! Combine Firefly Retreat with Firefly Cottage for the ultimate gathering spot. Enjoy keyless entry, security cameras, and high-speed fiber optic broadband. Perfect for families, artists, writers, nature enthusiasts, and thrill-seekers alike! Whether it's a reunion, upscale family camping, or a friends getaway, Firefly Falls has it all. Share your adventures on our FB Page - Firefly Falls Vacation Rental!"

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking at the garage and to the gravel area to the left only please, otherwise you are not on our property.
Our plumbing is very sensitive. Please conserve water and ONLY tissues disposed of in our toilets.
Trash and recycling totes are provided at the road edge. Please recycle with concern and remove all you debris at the end of your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2678490vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Munnsville

Located in Munnsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gerrit Smith Estate and Oneida Community Mansion House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Airborne Adventures Ballooning and Shako:wi Cultural Center. Ready for a night out? Consider Andy Kerr Stadium and The Nelson Odeon. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking.
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Munnsville, NY

What's nearby

  • Airborne Adventures Ballooning - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Shako:wi Cultural Center - 11 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Oneida Community Mansion House - 16 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Colgate University - 17 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Turning Stone Casino - 22 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ray Brothers BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Solsville - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hunan Wok - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quack's Village Inn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Airborne Adventures Ballooning, Gerrit Smith Estate and National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum. Shako:wi Cultural Center and Oneida Community Mansion House are also within 9 miles (15 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. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This property is admittedly a bit pricey, but it is SO WORTH IT. We loved the beauty of the property, the extra lux number bed and fancy bathroom in the master suite. We loved the natural stone everywhere that mirrored the outdoors, and the constant sound of water coming from the stream outside. This house is beautifully decorated and designed, complete with a large stained glass waterfall as you come down the stairs. Truly a special, place with natural beauty and a decor that mirrors and enhances the outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful - the property and communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was charming and spacious, with plenty of room for us and some extra family. The location was beautiful; perfect for a weekend getaway. We loved staying at the creekside escape, and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Place to unwind
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
We were so glad to have you back, you're welcome anytime. We love sharing our special place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Beautiful location

We totally enjoyed staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
We are always thrilled to hear that and work hard to earn guests. Thank you for coming, enjoying and reviewing us, please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most magical place, views, sounds of the creek, the decor. All of it. Magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Firefly Falls. It is a special place. Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Relaxing Creek Experience

We could not be happier with our stay. If you’re looking for a remote feeling while being close to several towns and restaurants this is the perfect place. The cottage was immaculate and the sound of the rushing water from the creek is still in our minds. We will definitely be returning next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you for coming and taking the time to write a review of your stay, we do appreciate that. The sound of the creek is the BEST isn't it! Did you make it to Ray Bros BBQ? If not, 100% come back and do that. We welcome you anytime -- Robin & Keith
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented both spaces for my daughter’s wedding party/guests. They are beautiful homes and a lot of space available. We did the wedding rehearsal there and had plenty if space to do so. The venue was right around the corner. Many of the wedding party were so happy that they Stated they would rent for themselves for a family getaway! We loved our stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

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

Excellent Retreat

Love the place-- we will definitely stay here next year Thanks, Robin for being a great host
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Relaxing and beautiful setting

Beautiful, relaxing and clean property. The owner, Robin, was a pleasure and very responsive. My entire family loved it! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great retreat from it all

Wonderful retreat separated from the hustle and bustle of life. A clean, cabin style house in the woods that has all the amenities of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Amazing spot on Earth

The Retreat at Firefly Falls is a beautiful place in nature and perfect place to rest or get together with family. We couldn't stop taking pictures!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
We love sharing our houses so families can gather together. So glad you came.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Beautiful house & location!

My two friends and I stayed in this comfortable and well appointed house for a week. The location next to the waterfall and rushing creek is so unique and serene! Robin was very accommodating and responsive to questions before and during our stay. Highly recommend The Retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for coming, bringing friends and taking the time to write a review. We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves, we love sharing and welcome you back to Firefly Falls anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Beautiful Retreat from the Bustle of Life

We stayed four nights at Firefly Falls Retreat. During the day we attended the Madison-Bouckville Antique Show which was a great deal of walking, so coming home to the sound of the water on the rocks and the nice cool shaded home was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
We're so glad you found us, the Retreat does have a special "nestled in feel" with private bedrooms for everyone to take some private time as wanted. We love sitting on the deck feeling perched in the trees and enjoying the fire pit down below. Please come and stay for your antiquing travels anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet and Ronald V.

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

A Breath of Fresh Air

Everything we could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
So nice to hear! Thank you for visiting Firefly Falls. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Fantastic Location

Great house in a fantastic location. Everything was spotless and new. We loved listening to the sound of the waterfall in the evenings. Very relaxing. I would highly recommend this property. No need to contact the hosts during our visit as everything was so well organized and easy - but I am sure they are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed our place! We strive to make things easy on vacation and are thrilled to hear that was your experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

You Will Not Want To Leave!

Firefly Falls is simply wonderful!The Retreat is so spacious, beautifully decorated and filled with so many amenities-everything is very thoughtful and made us feel completely at home! The setting, property and especially the sound of the creek will have you relaxed in no time! Only about 17mins from Colgate University and close to so many restaurants and sights. We cannot wait to return! Robin and Keith thank you for being so helpful and for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
We are so glad we could get you in for family weekend, we hope you'll return often. The lull of the creek is the best! AND our area does have some great restaurants for sure. We're sure you tried Ray Brothers!! So close to us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

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

Stay at Firefly Falls retreat

A well equipped 3 bedroom home in a beautiful location. Spacious deck overlooking Oneida Creek with waterfalls in the background. Lovely landscaping with mature plantings. In a somewhat remote location so must really pay attention when returning at night to find the entrance. Would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Thank you for coming , we're glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie O.

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

A little slice of heaven

This was our second stay at Firefly! It’s our absolute favorite! We love being nestled in peace and surrounded by nature! Our two boys play travel baseball, travel soccer, and flag football. Needless to say, we had a very busy spring! Our takeaway from Firefly is that it gave us time to unplug and reconnect as a family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
YES!! Best review ever because of that take away!!! Love that you achieved the goal at Firefly Falls. One of the reasons we invested there and choose to share!! ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B W.

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

Just What We Needed

For once the view and property were better than the pictures! A beautiful retreat in a fairytale forest with an enchanted stream just outside your windows. The musical flow of the water was a perfect lullaby at night. The retreat is perfectly designed for aesthetics, functionality and beauty. Every inch of space is well designed and utilized that creates the feeling of home and comfort that prevails throughout. By the end of our weekend, the stress was gone and we felt rested and ready to take on Monday's challenges.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Thank you for you kind words. I'm glad you were able to destress!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Simply Awesome Experience at the Waterfall

This house was wonderful. You can hear the waterfall from the house, and it provided a very appreciated soothing ambience. We were in the area for a destination wedding. I was so glad that we choice this option instead of the Casino hotels where others in the wedding party stayed. The owners were wonderful. I had a small panic when we first got to the house, and I lost Cell Phone coverage ... but once I connected to the included WiFi it kept me connected across the property. Lots of games, cable TV and a great kitchen as well. I highly recommend this location for those that love the outdoors and want to have a restful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful place and surroundings! A nice place to unwind before/after the wedding/reception we went to. Would love to stay here again! Just an fyi, we have T-Mobile and our reception was sketchy at best. We couldn't even text. However, no big deal! Once we figured out the gas fireplace inside (thanks for the email response!) we loved it with the cool, wet weather! I also loved knitting in the chair between the big window and fireplace! Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Yep, Verizon service is perfect and we call the ADK chairs at the end of the driveway the AT&T Cafe! It is what it is in the woods, but we love it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Perfect restful retreat

This property was exactly as represented on the website. The house was welcoming and homey and had everything you could need. The host has literally thought of everything. Two things I wish I had paid more attention to where that there was no bathroom on the fitst floor, a slight concern for my older mother and even though she did have to go upstairs to go to bed I wish she hasn't had to go upstairs every time she needed to use the restroom. Also only 2 of the 3 bedrooms had an airconditioner unit in the window. Although it was an extremely hot weekend the house is fairly well shaded and we ended up giving my mom who is always cold the room without ac and she was fine. But overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
We're so glad you came and could make due with what we have to offer. We have ideas in the works to accommodate the Grandmas for sleeping, as we get many asking for local college graduations. AC in that third bedroom would block fire exit requirements, so we err on the side of caution there!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a quiet house in the woods, this place is for you! The common spaces were roomy and adequate for 4 adults. Although there are sleeping arrangements for 10, I think the main space would be crowded with this many people. I had envisioned enjoying the patio but was not able to do so. I forgot that being in the woods bugs. Especially with all the rain received in the area just prior to our arrival. The window AC units in the upstairs bedrooms provided good sleeping temperatures but the main level could be a bit on the warm side. We visited the last week of June. Having a full size laundry was great and saved us from running out of clothes!I was slightly disappointed in the cleanliness of the house. The front of the refrigerator and toaster oven really need to be wiped down as did the inside of the window sills throughout the house. The owner did share that power was out for a few days until the day of our arrival due to a recent storm; maybe they did not have enough time to clean as thoroughly.... Also, the kitchen as well as the bathrooms did not have much space for our own personal items - every drawer was full as were all the shelves. All in all, this was a good rental for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just PERFECT! We had a lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Robin Hargrave

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Keith (the hands that do) and Robin (the big idea girl) grew up in Mexico, NY. Our favorite season is ORANGE basketball season, followed a close second by camping season. When Robin graduated from SU's School of Architecture and Keith from Clarkson University we started our A&E careers and family in Rhode Island. A decade later we found we had to move "home" to New York, nothing quite compares to Upstate for us. Lima, near Rochester, became our new home base where we've raised a nature loving family. Like us, our three children love the outdoors, camping, hiking, exploring and scuba diving. In the fall of 2016 we found this property on a fluke and fell in love all over again!

Why they chose this property

Avid campers for over 25 years, we finally found a permanent piece of serenity to call our own on Stockbridge Falls in Munnsville. Each year we would search for the perfect piece of calm while camping with our family. We've explored the Adirondacks, RV'ed cross country, frequented hike in sites and we believe we have finally found the best campsite ever on Stockbridge Falls. (Partially because we're getting too old to sleep on the ground!) We are thrilled to share our Cottage and Retreat at Firefly Falls, right on the middle cascade of Stockbridge Falls with our guests looking for the peace and solitude vacation time deserves. How we became Firefly Falls: After a long, hot day of renovations and improvement, in which we'd had all the windows and doors open to catch all the breezes, we laid down to sleep. After a moment of rest we opened our eyes to see the flickering glow of fireflies had filled the Cottage. It added just one more element of magic to our favorite place to be together. We hope you love our home away from home as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Our solitude will draw you in, the mild roar of our waterfall will captivate and our cottages will encourage you to slow down, relax and enjoy nature. You definitely need a car to get here and explore all the great offerings of the local area but you just might just decide to sit on the deck, cook on the grill, play board or card games around the large gathering tables and sing around the campfire... those are our summer plans!

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