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The Deer Crib at Flat Rock Farm

Hosted by Marlene · Petersburgh, New York
4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds
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The Deer Crib at Flat Rock Farm is a rustic off-grid cabin nestled on 230 acres of private land. Come enjoy peace and quiet, unplug and take a hike , snowshoe or cross country ski. Abundant wildlife around. Miles of trails on the property and the adjoining Tibbetts Forest. Or just sit on the porch and read a book! It is a short drive to Grafton Lakes State Park or Cherry Plain State Park. 20 minutes to Bennington, VT and Williamstown, MA, 45 Minutes to Albany and Saratoga NY, 30 minutes to Manchester Vt and Ski Areas just beyond. Close to both the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Cabin includes a 3 burner gas stove, gas grill and a covered porch. A woodstove inside provides heat in the colder months. It comfortably sleep 2. We supply sheets, blankets, TP, dish soap and kitchen items(silverware, plates, glasses, cookwear, etc). Potable water and firewood included. A short walk across the lawn to the outhouse. Gas lights inside. No internet so come get away from technology! New this year! We have added a shower shed with hot water! You will now be able to take a quick shower.The Deer Crib is a 5 minute walk from the main house in a private setting. Set with its own lawn for games or tent pitching or even horse camping. It is unique in that it was once a corn crib and now a cozy camp. The cabin has two twin beds. A couch and a love seat also can be used for kids sleeping. In the colder months the woodstove keeps the cabin toasty. A gas grill and 3 burner stove are provided for cooking. The outhouse is a short walk across the yard. We provide potable water to the cabin. There is also pond a short walk across the driveway and miles of trails to explore. Old apple trees surround the camp so wildlife is frequently spotted. We have horses on site so although we allow pets, we would appreciate them staying out of the pasture for everyone's safety. A firepit is available and some wood provided, so small fires are welcome. We are located almost on top of the mountain so terrain is flat and hilly. Open hay fields and forest trails. You can hike down into Tibbetts forest for longer hikes. We will allow horse camping. We will provide a stock tank of water. You would have to provide your own portable fencing and food for them. There are about 5 -10 miles of trails from the camp site where you would not have to go on any roads, more if you are willing to ride a few roads. We are located close to Bennington Vt, Manchester VT , Williamstown Ma, Albany NY, and all that they have to offer, from craft fairs, farmers markets, theatre, musuems, skiing, etc.

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The Deer Crib

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Cabin · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds
The Deer Crib is a 5 minute walk from the main house in a private setting. Set with its own lawn for games or tent pitching or even horse camping. It is unique in that it was once a corn crib and now a cozy camp. The cabin has two twin beds. A couch and a love seat also can be used for kids sleeping. In the colder months the woodstove keeps the cabin toasty. A gas grill and 3 burner stove are provided for cooking. The outhouse is a short walk across the yard. We provide potable water to the cabin. There is also pond a short walk across the driveway and miles of trails to explore. Old apple trees surround the camp so wildlife is frequently spotted. We have horses on site so although we allow pets, we would appreciate them staying out of the pasture for everyone's safety. A firepit is available and some wood provided, so small fires are welcome. We are located almost on top of the mountain so terrain is flat and hilly. Open hay fields and forest trails. You can hike down into Tibbetts forest for longer hikes. We will allow horse camping. We will provide a stock tank of water. You would have to provide your own portable fencing and food for them. There are about 5 -10 miles of trails from the camp site where you would not have to go on any roads, more if you are willing to ride a few roads. We are located close to Bennington Vt, Manchester VT , Williamstown Ma, Albany NY, and all that they have to offer, from craft fairs, farmers markets, theatre, musuems, skiing, etc.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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$120
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100% Recommend13 ratings · 12 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Columbus Day Escape
With pets ·
The Deer Crib
What a great trip! The cabin was wonderful with the wood stove and such a great history there. The property was VERY secluded and quiet, a great pond for the dog to jump in, horses right in the meadow, and great trails right off rhe edge of the yard. A+ trip and hosts, well def be back!
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Carl G.
2 reviews
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· October 2025
Decked Out Cabin
The Deer Crib
This cabin was set up so well. It was a short stay overnight for me, but I would definitely recommend it for a longer stay.
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Alison J.
26 reviews
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· September 2025
Second annual Labor Day camp
With kids ·
The Deer Crib
Second annual Labor Day camping trip at the Deer Crib. We had such a wonderful time. Two adults and the dogs in the cabin, one family in a tent, and one in a truck camper. The field is the perfect spot to pitch all the tents and have room to play. The double outhouse is super convenient. The fire ring and supplied wood made for the best place to hang out all weekend. Marlene and Craig supply lots of water for washing dishes in the dry sink and there are utensils, dishes, and cooking tools available as well. So many little touches (ex a roll of paper towels) to make things convenient for their guests. The property is great. We went for lots of walks on the trail, tried to catch frogs in the pond, and started gazed at night. Such a wonderful trip. We can’t wait for next year!
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Alexandra B.
11 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Definitely recommend
The Deer Crib
Lovely spot, so quiet - hope you like crickets! I was there in summer, I liked their sound. A breeze in the trees for a warm evening and the clearest sky you'll ever see. Of course clouds are always possible but I mean you are so far away from city lights it was like looking into forever. Everything you need is right there, just have to be ready to heat your own water and be conscious of your garbage and stuff, this is self- sufficient type living. But it's not like tent camping, it's luxury compared to campsites. Screens for bugs and cozy under a good roof where no bad weather would bother you. Even a citronella torch. And those fire spit fork things to roast a weenie. Just a plain old-fashioned outhouse but Marlene has it clean and everything thought of - clean paper, soap, little solar lamps to move in the dark. Plenty of good water in the cabin, enough gas lights and battery lamps, wood provided, stove for the winter, grill on the porch and games and pans and kitchen stuff. Pretty big cooler too, if you bring ice you can keep days of food. Comfortable seating and pillows and blankets. Try the rocking chairs on the porch - makes you slow down and forget about the internet. It's primitive living but also has everything you need at the same time.
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Dave C.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Absolutely amazing
The Deer Crib
Truly one of the best camps I’ve ever stayed at. Craig & Marlene were incredible hosts and they made our anniversary weekend so memorable and special. The cabin is perfect and comfortable, the hot shower is great and the outhouse is super clean. Beautiful grounds, trails and such a quiet, serene getaway. We can’t wait to come back! ❤️
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Aneta Z.
8 reviews
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· July 2025
The Deer Crib
We had a relaxing girls weekend on Marlene's property, and it was great! She was a wonderful host, making sure we had everything we needed. We were the first to try out the new shower, and it was a welcomed feature to wind down at the end of the day. The cabin was a perfect alternative to tenting, and I look forward to visiting again!
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Donna N.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
With pets ·
The Deer Crib
Deer Crib was a wonderful cabin to escape to. We were comfy and cozy the whole stay. Everything was easy to use and easy instructions were provided upon arrival. The spot feels private and secluded and really allowed us to disconnect from the craziness of daily life and just relax. We took advantage of the binoculars to spot some birds, and the grill to cook up a warm meal. The wood stove was also a welcome amenity to stay extra warm as the night got colder.
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Gavin B.
2 reviews
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· February 2025
Great week at Deer Crib
With pets ·
The Deer Crib
Deer Crib was a perfect place for our headquarters for our hiking week. Marlene greeted us just as we arrived gave us the lay of the land let us know where all needed supplies and how to do lights etc. she was so friendly and informative. Craig stopped by after sanding down the driveway and shared some fun local lore, history and stories. Grafton Peace Pagoda was a cool snowy started after we settled in, we snowshoed Tibbets Forest right from the cabin, hiked Grafton Lakes State Park the next day. Peebles Island and Barberville Falls the next and finished with Dickinson Fire Tower the last day. All these spots were close by with nice drives through the country side. Everything we needed for a warm and comfortable stay, we cooked up some nice means on the easy to use gas stove, the gas lights were a nice touch. They left us plenty of water for all our needs. It really was a wonderful way to get out into the woods and fresh air. Marlene and Craig made everything comfortable.
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Chris M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Simple!
The Deer Crib
The Deer Crib was a fantastic stay. Even layout, comfy beds, and on a beautiful piece of land. Close enough to Albany to have a night out, close enough to Vermont to go on a hike, and close enough to the Mohawk to spend time fishing in between. 10/10!🤘🌞
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Noah B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
With pets ·
The Deer Crib
This campsite was such a unique stay and hidden gem! We had everything we needed & more -- from gas for the grill to electricity from the generator to all the firewood for smores. There's lots of land to explore so wandering around is a must. Would come back again in a heartbeat.
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Steven C.
46 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Big family camp
The Deer Crib
We had such a great weekend at the deer crib. Marlene and her husband were wonderful hosts. They met us when we got there and gave us the lay of the land and directed us to the awesome network of trails on the property. We really enjoyed meeting them and chatting with them. We had a big group; three couples, two kids, and three dogs. One couple slept in the cabin, one in a tent, and one in a truck camper. The cabin is in a great field with plenty of room to run around and pitch tents. The double outhouse was clean. There’s a pond close to the cabin which the dogs and the four year olds loved. Not for swimming, but great for exploring. Grafton lakes state park is about 15 minute drive for great swimming. We hiked a great 2ish mile loop trail through the property. The cabin is awesome with gas lights and a gas stove. There’s also a generator but we didn’t use it. It was so nice to have a sink and lots of jugs of water provided for dish washing. The porch was the perfect escape from the rain on our first day. We had such a great time and can’t wait to come back for another weekend of camping!
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Alexandra B.
11 reviews
Recommends
· March 2024
With pets ·
The Deer Crib
The Deer Crib was a delightful place to spend a weekend away from it all. Marlene and Craig were incredibly responsive in making sure we had our bases covered in terms of fresh water, heat, and electricity. Our dog loved the wide open space, and amenities like the grill and stove actually worked (which I can't say for every cabin we've visited).
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Jay L.
1 year on Hipcamp

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Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in September 2023
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