GORGEous Serenity in Marathon

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Marathon, NY

State University of New York-Cortland12 min drive
Greek Peak Mountain Resort14 min drive
Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)15 min drive
Cascades Indoor Waterpark16 min drive

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

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

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This holiday home is located in Marathon. 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.

Marathon, NY

What's nearby

1890 House Museum - 11 min drive
Cortland Country Music Park and Campground - 11 min drive
State University of New York-Cortland - 12 min drive
Greek Peak Mountain Resort - 14 min drive
Cascades Indoor Waterpark - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

8.0

Very good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Sonja B., Minburn, Iowa

25 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tari P.

6 Sept 2023

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.

4 Sept 2023

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

8/10 Good

Robert K.

19 June 2023

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.

9 May 2023

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