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Glamping with a gorgeous view

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11 reviews

· Brooktondale, Tompkins, New York · 25 acres

Hosted by Erica F.

Cabin

· 4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 2 toilets

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Enjoy private fancy camping in this light-filled, fully furnished cabin on a platform overlooking a pond, pastures, and the valley beyond. Situated on a working farm just 15 min. southeast of Ithaca, NY, this is perfect for a family or romantic get-away. Unplug, relax, and visit the local trails, wineries, and waterfalls, or just hang out and enjoy the view! We only have the one cabin, so you will have the entire space to yourselves, including the hot water showers, flush toilets, and outdoor kitchen at the nearby bath house. Luxury camping has a greater level of comfort and convenience, but it is still camping. This means the camp area can be affected by extreme weather, insects, heat, and noises in the area (dogs barking, neighbors mowing lawns, etc.) We work hard to ensure the most pleasant stay possible. There are mosquito screens on all windows (and under the cabin decking!), but insects can still find ways to creep in. Rainstorms can be quite loud on the metal roof of the cabin. The bath house is a short walk away down a gravel path, which may feel longer in inclement weather. Keep this in mind when booking as we don't refund for insect issues or undesirable weather conditions during your stay. We provide all linens and towels. You will have private access to a rustic outdoor kitchen in the bath house, a 10-second walk from the tent cabin. The kitchen is stocked with a small fridge, 2-burner stove, dishes and flatware, cutting board and knives, olive oil and salt. We also supply a charcoal grill, charcoal, and a lighter. We provide fresh-ground organic coffee and sugar, a French press, and a drip coffee pot. We also provide a fire ring, kindling, and firewood you can use to have a campfire during your stay. A wide variety of staples (including beverages (24 beers on tap!), sandwiches, and breakfast options) is available at Brookton's Market 2 miles down the road. Other things to note There is no Wifi at the cabin or bath house, and cell service is very spotty and somewhat dependent on your carrier. While there is electric service at the kitchen/bath house for charging phones and other devices, the cabin has no electricity. We provide some basic ambient lights and portable solar lanterns, but you may want to bring headlamps. The parking area is about 50-60 yards from the tent. There is a gravel path to walk on.Enjoy private fancy camping in this light-filled, fully furnished cabin on a platform overlooking a pond, pastures, and the valley beyond. Situated on a working farm just 15 min. southeast of Ithaca, NY, this is perfect for a family or romantic get-away. Unplug, relax, and visit the local trails, wineries, and waterfalls, or just hang out and enjoy the view! We only have the one cabin, so you will have the entire space to yourselves, including the hot water showers, flush toilets, and outdoor kitchen at the nearby bath house. Luxury camping has a greater level of comfort and convenience, but it is still camping. This means the camp area can be affected by extreme weather, insects, heat, and noises in the area (dogs barking, neighbors mowing lawns, etc.) We work hard to ensure the most pleasant stay possible. There are mosquito screens on all windows (and under the cabin decking!), but insects can still find ways to creep in. Rainstorms can be quite loud on the metal roof of the cabin. The bath house is a short walk away down a gravel path, which may feel longer in inclement weather. Keep this in mind when booking as we don't refund for insect issues or undesirable weather conditions during your stay. We provide all linens and towels. You will have private access to a rustic outdoor kitchen in the bath house, a 10-second walk from the tent cabin. The kitchen is stocked with a small fridge, 2-burner stove, dishes and flatware, cutting board and knives, olive oil and salt. We also supply a charcoal grill, charcoal, and a lighter. We provide fresh-ground organic coffee, sugar, and milk, a French press, and a drip coffee pot. We also provide a fire ring, kindling, and firewood you can use to have a campfire during your stay. A wide variety of staples (including beverages (24 beers on tap!), sandwiches, and breakfast options) is available at Brookton's Market 2 miles down the road. There is no Wifi at the cabin or bath house, and cell service is very spotty and somewhat dependent on your carrier. While there is electric service at the kitchen/bath house for charging phones and other devices, the cabin has no electricity. We provide some basic ambient lights and portable solar lanterns, but you may want to bring headlamps. The parking area is about 50-60 yards from the tent. There is a gravel path to walk on.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, private. There is both a firepit with enough firewood and kindling for 1 campfire, and a separate charcoal grill with charcoal provided.

Toilet available

Flush toilet. In the bath house 30 yards from the tent cabin, there are 2 flush toilets and hot water showers.

No pets

Sorry, this is a working farm with cats, dogs, chickens, geese, sheep, and cows, and we just can't risk bringing unfamiliar animals in with guests.

Potable water available

Tap. While there is no water in the tent, your private bath house has a sink with potable water.

Showers available

Hot water . There are two gorgeous showers in the bath house. You'll be protected from rain and have full privacy while feeling like you're showering outdoors.

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. There are 3 labeled bins in the rustic kitchen. Please do not store any trash, food, or food containers in the tent so as not to attract unwanted wild visitors.

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, private, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station. We provide olive oil, salt, sugar, coffee, and milk from a neighboring farm. The kitchen is stocked with a basic 2-burner cooktop and charcoal grill, pots/pans, dishes and flatware, knives and cutting board, and a small fridge. We have an on-site self-serve farm store where you can purchase eggs, frozen meats, seasonal fruits, and many other farm products for eating while you're here or to take home with you.

Picnic table present

There isn't a picnic table exactly, but rather a small table and bench near the kitchen, several benches around the charcoal grill and fire pit, and tables and chairs in your tent.

No wifi

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Regenerative Farm Tourexperience

$40.00

Shelterbelt Farm is devoted to producing clean food while improving the soil, sequestering carbon, and providing wildlife habitat. Our motto is "food for your soul, with love from our soil". We produce 100% grass-fed lamb and beef, pastured eggs, raw honey, and organic fruits on our 42-ac farm, as well as much of our family's food. Come meet our "flerd" (flock+herd) and tour the orchard. Our farm also hosts Food Forest Farm, a nursery producing edible perennials and trialling hardy figs and other Mediterranean crops. The tour ends at our farm store, where you can purchase products grown on-site or by neighboring farms.

Reviews

100% Recommend13 ratings · 11 reviews

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· July 2024

Sunsets and Sounds

Group trip

Stunning accommodation situated in the picturesque hills of NY. The sunset views are simply to die for and the frogs, sheep, and birds humming along throughout the day and night pull the whole experience together. Erica is a wonderful, communicative, and kind host! I would love to come back again and again!

Samantha B.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

I loved my stay here !! Showers ,bathroom, outdoor kitchen, bed and a beautiful view also very quiet!!! Sweet spot thank you again!

Dave S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

What a dreamscape of a spot on Erica’s land. If you love the chorus of nature sounds, you will very much enjoy this sweet cabin. The openness of the kitchen space and shower offers gentle breezes and relaxing views as you move about. Ithaca and various falls are just a short scenic drive away. Erica was responsive and made the space welcoming. Last but not least, sweet Niffy the cat kept me company on my solo visit. Stopping by when I returned back to the land and being my sous chef as I cooked. If you invite him, he’ll sit on your lap and nuzzle you forever! 10/10 would recommend giving Niffy your attention.

Sarah L.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2021

Perfect Glamping experience

Group trip

This place was everything we had hoped for. Me and a friend were in the area for a training and coming home to an amazing outdoor kitchen where we could cook under the sky and a tent that we could open to the outdoors and huddle under blankets was perfect. Erica was a very kind and gracious host, and the farm store kept us supplied with the best eggs and steak we have had in a long time. Thank you!

Anastasia F.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2021

A+

What an amazing place! We had a great time visiting Erica's tent cabin this September. The weather got a bit nippy our first night there, but the extra blankets Erica provided meant that we had a warm comfortable bed in the cool night air. The steaming hot shower in the chilled air the next morning was even better. We cooked using the hot plate or the campfire for every meal, and I can tell you the kitchen is a dream for glamping. Very well equipped! We did bring some extra dry firewood for a quicker starting fire the second night. The property was easily accessible off of the main route to Ithaca, and dropping by the town center was a breeze. Everything was comfortable and designed for us to enjoy a quiet weekend enjoying the truly gorgeous view!

Jenny P.

2 reviews

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· August 2021

A lovely place to unwind…

Group trip

My husband and I spent 3 days enjoying the farm and surrounding area. Erica was a wonderful host and very informative during our farm tour. We left feeling refreshed and with plenty of ideas we want to bring back to our home garden! The view was incredible out over the fields and mountains and we enjoyed watching the “flerd” as they grazed along in a field in front of our spot. It was wonderful to be able to pick up a few things to cook from the farm store and we greatly enjoyed hanging out with the cats who came to visit in the evenings. Everything was so thought out- from a well stocked kitchen to card games in the tent. Our visit could not have been more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone looking to relax off the beaten path.

Julia B.

4 reviews

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· July 2021

We were looking for a quiet romantic get away. We were met by Erica, who was very friendly. Our tent was everything described and the view was gorgeous. We had a few issues, though. It was so hot in the direct afternoon sun and there was no escape from the heat for a few hours each day. The tent was like an oven and even the kitchen house offered no shade. We had to move a bench into a shower stall for some relief. It would have been so much nicer if there was some way to provide shade, as this is western facing. We also could not use the fire pit, which we were really hoping to enjoy at night. There was standing water all around it. Maybe some extra gravel would have remedied this. The farm was digging a pond so we had to put up with loud truck noises both days starting around 7:30 and going until late afternoon. This was just a few feet in front of us. So much for our quiet retreat. One last suggestion would be to add a small gas grill. We were unsuccessful trying to use the charcoal one - and we are not new to this. All that being said, we would love to return to see the finished pond and to hopefully enjoy a quiet couple of days. The set up is quite lovely and the outdoor showers were wonderful. With a few little improvements, this would be a fantastic place to stay and it would greatly improve the whole experience. We paid.a lot of money to stay there and felt like we were cheated out of what should have been a quiet couple of days.

Patricia C.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2021

the Marriott of camping

Group trip

Erica is the hostess with the mostest. She has literally thought of everything one might need/want. From coffee and local milk for morning, to games to play in evening after busy days off the farm exploring all the things to do in Finger Lakes region, to not just 1 but 2 flush toilets, hot water showers, electricity and running water, at a price well below what others may charge. Plus beautiful sunset views from your tent deck over a grassy field all to yourself, a cute store (we bought the farm's novel aronia and ginger syrups), and informative and interesting farm tour (high rubber boots may be best to have for this). I also loved the local Brookton Market for really delicious sandwiches, drinks and desserts. Perfect glamping with zero effort needed on my part, thanks to Erica and her lovely site!

Ahna C.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2021

This is a great place to see an active working organic farm up close, in a gorgeous location. Loved it!

Kelly D.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2020

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

Group trip

Beautiful for its bucolic setting! The pictures don’t do it justice. It truly exceeded our expectations. The hosts provide a very welcoming space. My husband is more of a tent camper, but this experience really showed him the advantages of glamping. The private, outdoor bathroom is something out of a magazine...really thoughtful and charming space. The kitchen was well stocked and made it easy to prepare meals. The family pets visited often (a dog and 2 cats) and we enjoyed them. Only negative to the whole experience was the mosquitos. We were eaten alive in the yurt on the first night. Be aware that there really is no way to prevent mosquitos entering the yurt, as there are areas that are exposed to the outdoors (under the raised floor among other spots). The second and third nights we doused ourselves with bug spray before we went to bed, but they still found areas in between my fingers. Of course, you are outdoors, this is camping, mosquitos are a part of any camping experience.... The view and the overall environment still make it a worthwhile experience and we hope to return!

Katie M.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2020

Great Host

Group trip

I couldn't make it due to travel restrictions but my girlfriend did and she had a blast. The site is gorgeous and private, she had no trouble cooking up a storm in the kitchen and the local parks are gorgeous. I can't wait to get to see it myself in the near future.