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Firefly Farms

Hosted by David · Virgil, New York

2 sites · Tent, Lodging · 25 acres

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The 25-acre south-facing plateau has varied habitat, including a small gorge. There are two prepared campsites and one guest tiny house. You have access to fresh water, fire pits, trails, firewood, and can arrange for hot showers, laundry, additional equipment, and ATV use. There are different berries available from May to September for foraging. The 360-degree views for miles include the 4 State Forest. Dryden is just 6 miles away, Richford 7 miles, Marathon 10 miles, Cortland 12 miles, and Ithaca 15 miles. The stargazing is amazing. The birding habitat in the area is varied, and you may hear coyotes. The dead-end road completes the tranquil setting. There are many state parks and forests in every direction. Griggs Gulf and Michigan Hill State Forest are just 1 mile south. The Finger Lakes State Forest and trail system are approximately 1 mile north. Robison Hollow is just minutes away, as is Hammond Hill State Forest. I am pet friendly, and you may use the fenced yard for your furry friend if Herman (my 14-year-old companion) does not mind, or any of his friends I may be sitting. Firearms and fireworks are not permitted. Herman and I do not like them, and my neighbors have plenty. They hunt, so the critters enjoy the 25-acre sanctuary Firefly Farms provides. Please peacefully coexist with all who reside on the farm. As an avid music fan, the closest venue is a wonderful farm brewery in Freeville, an 18-minute drive. There is lots of free music in the parks, downtown Ithaca, as well as at wineries and breweries scattered throughout the Finger Lakes, some as close as 20 minutes and a dozen within an hour’s drive, including both Binghamton and Syracuse, which are about 45–50 minutes away. State parks with waterfall trails and lakes are also nearby, as are hidden trout streams with natives hiding in every pool, which could also be a secluded swimming destination. Spring and fall bring trout and salmon runs in the nearby waterways. Anglers boating on the lakes is also great.

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Aspen East

Tent site · Sleeps 4

Level site of the edge of a Big tooth Aspen groove in a meadow. The meadow is loaded with wild strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, so late May to September the probabilities of fresh berries is very high! The orientation is to views the sunset with the Aspen providing early morning shade. It is a fairly remote (300 yards from parking) site with lots of privacy, though noise travels on this hill. Fire pit with grill, folding chairs are available, access to potable water, firewood present on site. Showers, laundry, coolers, yard games, atv, card/board games, cell charging, other amenities are also available at additional deposit and/or cost.

Short walk to site

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

No toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

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Sweet Retreat

Tiny home · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed

Sweet Retreat is a quaint tiny almost house with an adjacent outhouse. It is nestled south of the cabin hidden from view of the cabin to the north by golden late May to October. The south window looks into the willow colony where a pond needs to be dug. The door open east looking towards the creek and the trail that leads straight to it. Inside there is queen size Captains bed has a memory foam mattress (cabinet and drawers under construction) a few chairs, a small table The almost tiny house includes electricity for charging devices and lights. The is a fire pit with grill and plenty of wood onsite in the covered wood crib. There are folding chairs and chase lounge in the outside storage space. The site also includes a two person hammock frame as well as a hammock to relax on outside.

Short walk to site

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

No toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

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Location

Virgil, Cortland County, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by David L.

Joined in May 2026