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GORGEous Serenity in Marathon

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Open concept makes for easy entertaining
Patio right on the flowing creek with dining table and lounging area
Beautiful flowing creek in the backyard
8 minutes from the slopes at Greek Peak
Living room with festive decorations and cozy pellet stove

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Marathon, NY

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

GORGEous Serenity in Marathon

This newly renovated home is located just 10 mins from downtown Cortland, 8 mins from Greek Peak Mountain Resort, 25 mins from Cornell University, 30 mins from Ithaca and 35 mins from Syracuse in a quiet and friendly neighborhood with gorgeous trails in Hoxie Gorge State Forest just down the road. This spacious home is perfect for graduations, wedding parties, and anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!

This cozy and spacious house sits just in front of a scenic, flowing creek which can be viewed from the beautiful porch in the fenced-in backyard. The first floor of the house features 2 separate sitting areas to accommodate everyone in your group, a newly-renovated and fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, an eat-in kitchen, and dining room filled with natural light. There is also a master suite with a full bathroom, another bedroom and half bath on the first floor. The second floor features 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Each bedroom has a closet and is equipped with bath towels and linens.
Please do not smoke inside the house or garage.
High-speed wifi is available throughout the house and cable is provided in living room with Rokus equipped with Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and Prime video.

Guests will be able to access all spaces with the exception of an upstairs bedroom which will be locked. There are 7 bedrooms total in the house, so guests may use 6 bedrooms total.

Guests will also be able to use the private pool as long as the waiver has been signed.

I live in the area so I am available to answer any questions and to help with any issues if needed.

In the winter months, I may need to stop by during your stay to maintain the pellet stove for your comfort.

In the summer months, I may need to stop by during your stay to maintain the pool - but is usually done very early in the morning or late at night so we don’t interrupt your pool fun!

There is a $225 cleaning fee for the stay.

We can also set twin sized air mattress if an extra bed is needed!

There is only parking for 3 vehicles so please plan accordingly! If weather permits - more cars may park in the lawn (please inquire if you plan to have more than the allotted number).

We also do not provide beach towels, so please bring your own if you plan to use the pool. The pool is also not heated.

Pool will not be opened and ready for use until mid June. Please inquire for details.

Property manager

Calli Anderson

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Marathon

Marathon is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hoxie Gorge State Forest and Tuller Hill State Forest, while 1890 House Museum and Cortland Country Music Park and Campground are cultural highlights. Cascades Indoor Waterpark and Shipwreck Golf Amusement Center are also worth visiting.
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Marathon, NY

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bru 64 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does GORGEous Serenity in Marathon have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is GORGEous Serenity in Marathon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GORGEous Serenity in Marathon?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GORGEous Serenity in Marathon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GORGEous Serenity in Marathon located?

Situated in Marathon, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hoxie Gorge State Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Freetown Town Hall and Tuller Hill State Forest. Cortland Beer Company and 1890 House Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheril F.

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

perfect for a large group

the house was the perfect size for a large group. Plenty of bedrooms and other spaces for people to move around. We really enjoyed our stay. What you see in the pictures is what you get! Exactly as stated. Had a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

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

Very nice place to stay near SUNY Cortland

We stayed here for move-in for our Cortland freshman with another family who's daughter was moving in. The house is in a great location, 10-12 minutes from campus. It is very big and all of the beds were comfortable. Its a beautiful property with lots of room. The pool was cloudy but it had also just rained a lot. Overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri L.

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

Mom & Son’s Baseball ⚾️ weekend

The house was amazing and had everything we needed. Kids had so much to keep them busy when we didn’t have a game. It was in a nice tucked back area that was quiet. We enjoyed the pool and patio. Plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tari P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corn roast

We loved the house, location, pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

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

Great house

House is larger than it looks. Every bedroom was large. Good comfy beds. Good sized lawn area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sonja B., Minburn, Iowa

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

There for a wedding at Greek Peek

The house was definitely clean on the inside! It’s something I always look for. Even though everything seemed clean it was all worn. There were air fresheners everywhere which were overwhelming. We had to take unplug all of them because of allergies. There was no 9x13 pan to bake an egg casserole in. More seating for eating at a table was needed. A couple of small things that could be easily taken care of. The yard and outside of the house was very unkept. The house seemed more suited to a party than a family. But all in all we had a good time and the location was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robert K.

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

Large space for a large family

There were 16 of us total and with a couple of air mattresses we had plenty of space and found the house to be comfortable. For example, at night we were able to put little kids to bed upstairs and be as loud as we wanted downstairs without concern for waking up the little ones. Loved having the creek and the pool to entertain us. Lovely location (although there was some highway noise from nearby 81). The house was very clean (quite different from previous review from another renter). The only criticism...there were several aspects of the home that need upkeep. To name a few examples: top rack of the dishwasher was broken, microwave door is starting to come undone, several chairs felt close to collapse, pockets on the pool table have holes in them. None of this prevented us from using said items but it did create some concern that we might break something that should probably be fixed/replaced. To be clear tho, we enjoyed our stay at this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Huge house in secluded gorge, great functionality but cleaning and maintenance issues.

This house is amazingly large - even bigger than the photos suggest, and well furnished. Open plan for common areas, beds are comfortable, huge kitchen. Outdoor deck alongside gorge stream. We didn't use pool as it wasn't open yet. Excellent WiFi. Communication with host was top notch. It was perfect size and functionality for our group. Quiet, scenic location with adequate parking. So, why not 5 stars? Although the rest of the house was spotless, the kitchen was not. There were food splatters and crumbs in and on appliances, and dishes and glasses were dirty. Refrigerator was full of leftover food - half-finished beverages, decaying fruit and vegetables, near-empty condiment bottles, etc. filling two of the three shelves and the entire door. The shelves themselves were dirty. Very disappointing given the rather high cleaning fee. There are other maintenance issues around the house. There was a wheel broken off the upper dishwasher rack, and the whole machine tilted when racks were pulled forward. Dining room chairs were wobbly (a simple fix with a screwdriver). There were several uncovered outlet boxes. Many kitchen cupboards had loose handles or doors. There were barely enough glasses, dishes, utensils etc. for a group of 8, let alone 12. Some ceilings have peeling paint and stains indicating water leaks. Hidden key access means previous guests can get back in, so not ideal for security. We'd definitely return if the above issues were addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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