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Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community

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Studio to the Left
Entrance
Back Yard / Fire Pit
Two Queen Beds
Two Queen Beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Common Area

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community

We are 5 miles south of Auburn. The Harriett Tubman home is nearby and we are near wine country. We keep the fridge stocked with milk and juice. We have basic breakfast items available as well as coffee and tea. Guests from all backgrounds are welcome! This is a private studio detached from the main home. A pin code lock is set up to give you access at check in time. A fire pit and charcoal grill is available for use if you request it.

We use an electronic pin code lock that automatically updates for each guest with a new pin. You can check in and out easily even if we are not available as you will have a unique pin code just for your stay.

A full kitchen was added in early 2021. It is fully stocked with dishes, cookware, etc. We do ask that you wash any dishes used, as dishes are not included with our cleaning process.

We have a Keurig, toaster oven, microwave, and refrigerator in the studio. The tap water is safe to drink.

There are two queen size beds and one futon available for use. Bedding and towels are provided. If you need extra blankets or towels please let us know a day before arrival so we can have them ready for you.

Guests have their own private studio, with access to volleyball, a fire pit, and a charcoal grill outside upon request.

We live in the house that uses the same driveway. We generally are available should you need something, but as access to the building is automated for our guests we let the guests have their privacy unless they request assistance.

There is 24 hour exterior video surveillance on the premises for your security.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The bathroom only has a shower & no kid amenities
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Events

No events allowed
Possibly with prior approval
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Pets

Pets allowed
With owner approval only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is ok.
Only toilet paper can be flushed in toilet.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7250017
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: Possibly with prior approval
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 first aid kit

About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this apartment is in a rural area. Harriet Tubman Home and Seward House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Auburn Public Theater and Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse or Falcon Park. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Harriet Tubman Home - 5 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Owasco Lake - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Emerson Park - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center - 9 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lewis Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Valero - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Simple Roast Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community on 27 Nov 2026 start from AU$167, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Harriet Tubman Home, Emerson Park and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum and Fort Hill Cemetery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Stay near Union Springs

Very clean, well kept, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian H.

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

Convenient place to stay

Nice place to park the boat and the ability to charge trolling batteries
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love this place!!!

We have stayed here multiple times and the hosts are awesome. Planning on next year. Than You
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

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

Great Stay Near Cayuga Lake

The studio was fantasic! The place was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Close to Cayuga Lake. Host was very responsive and will be staying here again! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Second stay

Once again we had an enjoyable stay at the studio. The weather was a wintry mix of rain/snow and the studio was toasty warm and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig D.

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

Efficient Studio

We found everything we needed. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Just as advertised!

Affordable, quiet location, off the beaten path. Friendly and welcoming hosts. In the country, but centrally located near many of the Finger Lake attractions. Location works well for anglers with space for rig and exterior outlets for charging. Would stay here again next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

True to description

We had a very comfortable stay. The property is accurately represented in the description. The hosts were super responsive. We will likely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

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

Nice studio apartment!

Very roomy and clean. Owner was quick to respond to messages. The front door lock broke and he replaced it immediately. There was a snow storm the night before I was to leave and he offered me more time in the morning. Would definitely stay here again if I go back to that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Cozy and Great Location

Shelwyn was awesome to deal with. He responded ASAP when we had a question about the shower. Was upfront and helpful. He was in his house on the property but gave us our privacy. The last day of our stay he said take your time getting out because he didn’t have another booking following us. Worked out great as we were moving onto a bigger spot with the rest of our family on Saturday but couldn’t check in until 4. Thank you Shelwyn for everything and being so easy to deal with- we will be back !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janis A.

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

Average but adequate

Hazardous, ice covered driveway. No driveway light or visible markings at the street at night. No water on 2nd night, so I keft.Not enough lighting inside, TV .very small
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2025
Hello - thank you for your feedback. We are in the country so there are no street lights. We do have motion activated lights in the driveway to help guide your way into the building, but it is limited. The night before your stay we did have rain on top of snow instantly followed by a deep freeze. This leads to icy conditions that are uncontrollable in a country driveway. We did warn you of this and did our best with what we could. (We have a weather activated heated rubber matt that leads into the studio, which did remain ice free). With the water - we did do a repair on the plumbing while you were there and water was off for approximately 1 hour, which we spoke with you about and you were fine with at the time. Occasionally repairs on the property are needed, and we will continue to do our best to limit any affect on our guests where possible. The size is small, studio apartment exactly as pictured and described. Overall, we are glad for your review as we hope it helps guide people in their decision as we only want people to book this who are looking for the experience it provides. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Very nice and comfortable

Unfortunately, our stay was brief and marked by dealing with the sudden loss of a family member. I found the property very clean and comfortable. The interaction we had was through the VRBO app. which gave us much privacy. I would recommend this property for anyone coming to the Auburn region. I would have liked to meet the property owner. Unfortunately, during our down time, we were dealing with emotions. We spent a fair amount of time with family, some relatives having traveled from several states away. It was very nice to have this property to come back to during a very stressful time. The studio is equipped with cooking items should a person which to prepare a meal. I recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Overall, a welcome option for travelers with pets and EVs.

Nicely appointed kitchen. The provided Level 2 EV charging cord was generous and a great convenience. Some features were difficult to operate, perhaps until you got the hang of it (which we didn't) including the finicky wall switches for the ceiling lights/fans. It is possible that we didn't see the instructions, as it was somewhat dark overall (e.g. no spot light over the microwave or elsewhere in the kitchen, nor lamps near the couch or the chest of drawers). This made reading after dark difficult and made the controls on the space heaters hard to see. We used lights on our cell phones for spot illumination. Bathroom vent fan appeared heavily clogged with lint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2024
Hello thanks for the feedback. We’ll check on the bathroom fan and look into other options for lighting! Glad you enjoyed the stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brion E.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Shelwyn Becker

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I live with my beautiful spouse, Krista. We love to travel and wish we could afford to do so more often.

As a host we try to be available if needed, but otherwise we generally let our guests have their privacy. As a guest we are laid back and easy going. As long as we have a cozy place to sleep we will be great!

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