Vacation Like Gatsby's Butler On A Historic 500-Acre Fairy Tale Estate

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

Gilbertsville, NY

Sidney, NY (SXY-Sidney Municipal)23 min drive
Cooperstown All Star Village Fields33 min drive
State University of New York-Oneonta39 min drive
Cooperstown Dreams Park58 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Get away from it all and vacation like a Standard Oil heir at this gorgeous country estate, open to the public for the first time since its prewar conception.

Steeped in wealthy history, this former Butler's House, on the estate of the widow of Al Bostwick, son of Standard Oil millionaire Jabez Bostwick (and heirs of a Standard Oil founder and Rockefeller partner), has been recently restored and available to the public. Built in the early 1900s by the Free Masons and designed by the same architect that designed the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown. The view of the surrounding 500 acres overlooking the Butternut Valley and endless hiking trails provides a peaceful retreat from the city and get away for the week or weekend with friends and family.

Property manager

Albert Geldmacher/Property Manager

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Required signed "Rental Agreement"

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gilbertsville

Located in Gilbertsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Hill State Forest and Susquehanna River, while Bullthistle Model Railroad Society Museum and Northeast Classic Car Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gilbertsville, NY

What's nearby

Cooperstown All Star Village Fields - 33 min drive
Hartwick College - 36 min drive
Unadilla Motocross - 38 min drive
State University of New York-Oneonta - 39 min drive
Cooperstown Dreams Park - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Old Mill Restaurant - 16 min drive
Korner Stone Restaurant - 13 min drive
Empire House Restaurant Bar - 6 min drive
The Old Mill - 16 min drive
Brookside Tavern - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Like Gatsby's Butler On A Historic 500-Acre Fairy Tale Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Like Gatsby's Butler On A Historic 500-Acre Fairy Tale Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Like Gatsby's Butler On A Historic 500-Acre Fairy Tale Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Like Gatsby's Butler On A Historic 500-Acre Fairy Tale Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Susquehanna River and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Guilford Town Hall. Memorial Public Library and South Hill State Forest are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

14 Aug 2018

Great place!

Nice quiet place to explore the Cooperstown Brewery Trail. Take the kids to the old fashioned ice cream parlor in Gilbertsville.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Albert Geldmacher/Property Manager

We are the first non-heirs to own this property. We purchased the property, several other structures (The Main house, Carriage House, Linen house, Farm House, Village Farms Barn complex, etc.) and over 550 acres because we are crazy about horses and history. We've tried to maintain the charm of yesteryear while providing updates, also. At The Butler's House at Centennial Farms, it's all about enjoying the rewards from a life of working hard. Cheers!

Why they chose this property

Construction began on Centennial Farms Manor in 1914, was placed on hold due to the War, then completed between 1917 and 1920. The widow of Al Bostwick, son of Standard Oil millionaire Jabez Bostwick, remarried attorney Fitch Gilbert, Jr. and they spent summers here, vacationing with her children. One of her children, George Herbert 'Pete' Bostwick, is the most legendary polo player of all time, as well as a tennis champ and a steeplechase winner. The history of this place is phenomenal. We are the only owners since the Bostwick/Gilbert family to own the place and we have tried to keep the historical charm intact. Please, be our guests!

What makes this property unique

Solitude. If you'd like to dance through the acres of soft green lawn in your jammies, have at it. You will only have to share the serenity with the deer, the birds, and the trickling brook just across the lawn. Enjoy some peace

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