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Firefly Farms

Hosted by David · Virgil, New York

2 sites · Tent, Lodging · 25 acres

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The 25 acres of south facing plateau has varied habit including a small gorge. There are two prepared campsites and one guest almost 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 from May to September to forage. The 360 degree views for miles are of 4 State Forest. Dryden is just 6 miles away, Richford 7 miles, Marathon 10; Cortland 12 miles and Ithaca 15. The sky gazing is amazing! The birding habitat varied in the area. You may hear coyotes. The dead end road completes the tranquil setting. There are many state parks and forest in every direction. Griggs Gulf and Michigan Hill State Forest are just 1 mile south. The Finger Lakes State Forest and trail are approximately a mile north. Robison Hollow is just minutes away as is Hammond Hill State Forests. 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. The are no firearms or fireworks permitted. Herman and I do not like them and my neighbors have plenty. They hunt so the critters like the 25 acres sanctuary Firefly Farms provides. Please peacefully coexist with all who reside on farm. As an avid music fan, the closest venue is wonderful farm brewery in Freeville an 18 minute drive. Lots of free music in the parks, downtown Ithaca, as well as at wineries and breweries scattered through out the Finger Lakes some as close as 20 minutes dozen within an 1 hour drive, including both Binghamton and Syracuse which are about 45/50 drives. State Parks with waterfall trails and lakes are also near by. As are well as hidden little trout streams with natives hiding in every hole which could be a secluded swimming destination too. Spring and fall bring trout and salmon runs in the nearby waterways. Anglers boating on the lakes is great too.

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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