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97% Recommend53 ratings · 40 reviews
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· September 2020
Ambika, Carlos and Jesse are wonderful, friendly people! We enjoyed chatting with them and hearing their stories very much. What a perfect escape from city life. Doesn't get much better than a sunny fall day taking a shower outside, cooking on an awesome outdoor kitchen setup, then spending all night by the fire. Make sure to pack layers and bundle up at night as the early morning hours are quite brisk even with the space heater provided. Located not far from town, but still very private and secluded on 100 acres of land! It was also so great meeting the piggies (they have such funny personalities). Missing the clean fresh mountain air already and looking to return again soon!
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Caitlin J.
5 years on Hipcamp
Ambika was a terrific host. My daughter absolutely loved staying there mingling was the chickens, pigs and rabbits.
Sean N.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mama Mountain Farm is a unique, woodland respite from the fast paced world beyond. The camper is roomy enough to sleep 4, but you'll want to spend most of your time lazing about in the hammock, sitting at the out door picnic table and cooking in the large 'everything that's old is new again' exterior summer kitchen. I had trepidations about the outdoor curtain-less shower and the doorless out house, but both offered enough privacy to ease the nerves of the shyest in the group, if that doesn't do it for you, simply bring a tension rod, hang a curtain and shower at night. Jesse, our greeter, was a delight, she gave us some history of the farm, her's and the of the resident owner's back to the land, green lifestyle choices and introduced us to the animals. Ambika's thoughtful touches included headlamps, thick woolen blankets, books, fans and all the pots and pans you would ever need for plein air feasting! Wurtsboro's G-Mart (IGA) is only a short ride away, stock up before you arrive, so you can relax and kick back (salt, oil, butter, milk, coffee...not supplied, do pre-purchase firewood and a dozen farm eggs when booking Mama Mountain, for a deliciously fresh and tasty omelettes or fry!) The road in was a challenge, but all a part of the backwoods charm and adventure, nothing a 4-wheel drive can't handle. Once you arrive, you'll have a great sense that it was all worth it!
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Vera H.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2020
Magical place. Loved every minute. My daughters made me promise to bring them back.
Melissa H.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2020
Really sweet camper in the forest. It's a short walk from Ambika's main house but the camper and campsite is totally private. The animals are such an added bonus to visit each day! The camper is clean and really cozy. The bed was really comfortable and falling asleep to the sound of the forest every night was amazing. There's a small kitchen inside the camper if you didn't want to cook in the outdoor kitchen. The outdoor kitchen has everything you'd need to prepare and cook food and has great shelter. As another reviewer mentioned, walking to the outhouse when it's dark is a bit scary, but totally safe and there's nothing to worry about. Definitely bring a head lamp to walk around at night! Ambika was such a lovely and generous host, the farm fresh eggs were incredible. If you have time, definitely stop into Mountain Dale, such a cute small town with a little of everything (coffee, restaurants, bar, vintage shop, home goods, yoga, etc.)
Jaclyn R.
5 years on Hipcamp
Truly a magical trip from start to finish. Everything about this lodging site is even better than described in its listing. Our 3.5yr old had just the best time with all the animals and running through the many acres of fairy tale like forest that the site sits on. Ambika was the perfect host and gave us great tips for where to explore in the area. The cabin itself is so cozy and adorable and the outdoor kitchen was such a fabulous bonus amenity. Seriously everything you need is included. We are very smitten with Spring Cabin (and the piggies) and can’t wait to return again! Thank you for the perfect getaway for our family.
Lauren B.
3 reviews
We had a wonderful stay! The camper is exactly as described and our hosts were welcoming and helpful. Our daughter fell in love with the farm animals. Couldn’t have had a nicer time!
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Rebecca S.
5 years on Hipcamp
We had planned to stay in a tent but were really happy to have the Winnebago since there was a rain storm. We loved the outdoor kitchen, it is so convenient. We appreciated the covered table, and the great fire pit. The outhouse was basic but well maintained. The tent site is lovely, and visits with the pigs, chickens and bunnies is even fun for adults. Communication is great and if you follow the directions to you’ll have no problem getting to the site. We love this site and will definitely come back. Great stay!
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Bree F.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2020
Peaceful, organic, earth bound rest
Group trip ·
Spring Cabin with Bunnies & Piggies
Ambika and Carlos are charming, comfortable, self-assured, gracious, and generous. Their homestead is an evolving enclave of buildings, campers, and animal homes. Their smiles and open hearts are the first thing you notice. From our first communication, Ambika was receptive and responsive, flexible and authentic. She was concerned with ensuring we had the correct directions and personally met and guided us through the property, walking alongside the car as we headed to the campsite meandering through the property, her story unrolling regarding this land, her house, and the re-fabricated Winnebago that sits 500 feet up the mountain from her and Carlos’ house.
The property is 100+ acres of untamed and raw landscape, encrusted with the tangled material remnants of the last owners family history- machinery pieces and parts, trailers, and other collectibles. As she guides us toward the campsite, Ambika shares each piece of the story regarding acquiring this diamond in the rough, shuffling chickens along the rough-hewned driveway as we walk. Angora bunnies, raised to provide yarn for her successful clothing line, languish in their containment area in the summer heat as we pass. A large animal enclosure comes into view, red dirt as it’s base with three errant campers scattered across its plain. Out the door of two of the campers tumble a bevy of pigs, large peach colored, smaller salt and pepper skinned porcine, barking and squealing as they amble toward us across the dust.
Around a corner draped in large oak and maple leaf branches, the rented campsite comes into view and it is perfect. Set into a small incline, the pre-1980’s Winnebago is framed with a deck and porch covering. To the right facing the abode is a stone floored open kitchen complete with gas figure range, stainless steel countertops, double sink, and a full size refrigerator. Draped from the eaves and the plain plank cup boards are kitchen equipment and utensils. A mirror sets above the sink, a wise addition for light and views. Behind the kitchen lean-to emerges an open air shower. Open air meaning no walls or doors, just a shower head jutting from the wall and the heater box for water. At first sight one is set back at the prospect of showering in the open, but after a go at au natural, it is found to be quite enjoyable! If you fret, you can ask a sentry to be watchful of any approaching people or animals from the drive.
In front of the Winnebago sits a picnic bench and a large ringed fire pit. Just up the hill from the camper is a Latrine. A shallow trench in the ground is the base of the facility. It has no door. A metal tin sits on the floor next to the one seater for paper disposal. I’ve used many types of bathroom setups. This one is acceptable, however I wonder if some lye sprinkle or other natural decomposing agent might make it less odorous. After five days we had small brief wisps of it’s presence at the campsite.
From the camper the trails meander up the hill, past the exit path for the latrine and into acres of glorious woods. We foraged and wandered daily and still found new things- orange fleshed newts, albino toads, black snakes, swampy bog fields, and the twisted strewn remnants of a long ago tornado.
The camper itself was cozy. The front bed is comfortably firm and lets in beautiful filtered morning light. The back bedroom with a pocket door separator is a cocoon of comfort. The remainder of the camper has a small sink and stove but it does not compare to the big outside kitchen. A closet provides ample space for clothes. More kitchen equipment, dishes, mugs and utensils reside indoors. There is a small wood stove as well for cooler seasons.
Carlos graciously arrived with eggs and wood for the fire. We spent the first night settling in, exploring, and making a wonderful wood fired dinner.
Each morning Mia the cat would come to greet us, sometimes delivering her breakfast order of fresh caught chipmunk. Mia is a true love, cuddly and engaging.
Following Mia, Arnold the pig arrived for his morning compost. Sometimes he would bring the whole pig crew. Once the bits and pieces of fruits and vegetables were gone, the pig gang would spend the morning rooting through the soft swollen dirt and leaves surrounding the campsite. Every now and then Malu the dog would arrive, just to check on the animal crew.
We spent five nights four days on site and did not leave once. We swung in the hammock, played cards and scrabble on the deck, read, listened to podcasts and music, and generally lazed our way thru the days. A daily forest walk and a dip of the water pitcher into the icy cold spring nearby was the most effort we exerted. Also it is upstate so expect daily passing showers, which lent a dramatic harmony to the experience.
After four brutal months of front-line pandemic work, this healing space was exactly what we needed.
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Sondra D.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mama Mountain Farm is a unique and wonderful experience. The Winnebago cabin is memorable, the site is quiet and shady, and the location is wonderful. The whole place used to be a working homestead, and there are ruins, and remnants, and stone walls, and old foundations and things to find. Acres and acres for hiking and exploring. Wonderfully quiet at night, no extraneous light...just the sounds of the woods at night. There are nearby small towns if you get the urge, with shops and little watering holes to explore. The pigs and critters are friendly and pleasant, and Ambika and Carlos will make you feel welcome and at ease. It's a camp experience, through and through, and we'll definitely be back, with friends.
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Tony F.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2019
We had an amazing couple of days. The site is private and the RV and outdoor kitchen well stocked with all the equipment we needed. Carlos and Ambika were great hosts and we loved spending time with all of their friendly animals.
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Benjamin W.
6 years on Hipcamp
We love our stay at Mama Mountain Farm. Me and my wife enjoy so much the time with all the animals and special mention to Lu who was our companion for a few hours and love her so much.
Carlos and Ambika are great host and we had the chance to spend some time with them and they make sure we had everything we need it for our stay. I have to say they really love animals and seeing all the animals so happy and freely in the property is great.
We are already planning to book to be back next year in the summer time.
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Norberto P.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2019
What a fantastic place! I'm usually more of a camper than a "glamper" but we wanted to take it easy this time and we're glad we did!
Carlos was extremely helpful and communicative upon arrival and throughout our stay, and both he and Ambika were lovely to meet and get to know a little in person.
The property is wonderful and wooded, perfectly dark at night, with remnants of past inhabitants scattered around. We have a small car and had to leave it parked down at the road and hike up a trail to the Winnebago, which was easy in daylight but a little challenging at night.
The Winnebago itself is a dream. Cozy and charming and stocked with more amenities than expected. The mattress was comfortable and the front bed provides a great sunrise through the trees. With nighttime temperatures in the thirties, the wood stove was essential--to be honest, I had some trouble getting it going, but once I got the hang of it we were toasty all night.
The outdoor kitchen was very nice as well. And though there is running cold water inside the Winnebago, it was great to wash up with warm water from the kitchen sink.
We loved getting to meet the resident animals as well! The hosts' dog was very friendly, the pigs were adorable (important note: these pigs are the hosts' pets, so this place is vegan friendly!), and the bunnies were as fluffy as can be.
What else can I say? We will absolutely be back!
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Martin S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2019
Group trip ·
Spring Cabin with Bunnies & Piggies
We had a wonderful weekend at Ambika and Carlos's farm. The site was beautiful surrounded by the nature and peace. Van provided a perfect beds for 4 adults + 1 toddler. Since it was mid Oct. I was worried about the coldness but van had a wood stove and an electric heater that kept us warm all night. Fireplace outside was nice providing the heat and light at night. Kitchen inside and outside provided everything we needed to cook. But you have to bring in ALL the food and condiments. Having hot water, toilet, shower (outside) kind of basics covered was extra nice and my kid looooved chasing the farm animals and feeding them with left over veggies. We will definitely come back in the summer!
Umi Y.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2019
Ambika and Carlos were friendly and warm and showed us all around their expansive property. Highly recommended escape from the busy world!
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Max F.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2019
Unwind and relax in the outdoors
Group trip ·
Spring Cabin with Bunnies & Piggies
Great place to unwind and spend time in the outdoors. Even in bed you feel like you’re outside because of the big windows all over the camper van. Our toddler had a blast watching all the chickens and pigs and a friendly cat named Mia. We felt safe the whole time and our host Carlos was very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable time in the woods.
Miguel L.
3 reviews
Ambika and Carlos were the perfect hosts! Very thoughtful, warm hearted, and happy to help when needed. The location exceeded my expectations. Everything about the campsite was beautiful!! I can’t wait to come back (:
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Jessica P.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2019
Group trip ·
Spring Cabin with Bunnies & Piggies
Ambika and Carlos are great host! We had such a nice good time during those 3 days! Would definitely recommend
Lina K.
6 years on Hipcamp
This was our second stay here. Again. Loved spending the weekend in this wonderful place. So many pigs, chickens, bunnies and wildlife to observe and interact with. Just perfect. And lovely, welcoming hosts. Will come again!
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Ilona D.
11 reviews
Recommends
· August 2019
Ambika was a wonderful host! the spot was super private and it was perfect for us. We loved hanging the farm animals and getting fresh water from the spring was amazing. We would definitely recommend this place to others and we can't wait to come back!
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Keinan L.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2019
Ambika's trailer is in a magical fern glen on her sprawling property. The place is close to other houses but still feels extremely wild and secluded. The best part, of course, were all the soft animals that we could see and hold; at one point I was scratching a rabbit between the ears with one hand and a cat with the other. The outdoor kitchen was fun to use, the shower facing the forest was very satisfying; the wifi even worked well enough for us all to get some computer work done on the porch one morning. Ambika gives good warnings about the road to get to the trailer, but our little rental car was able to make the drive okay. We would love to come back and stay again in the spring!
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Kate R.
6 reviews
Beautiful farm, we really enjoyed all the animals that roam free on the property and even got the chance to hang out with the pigs! Ambika was so wonderful and welcoming, she helped us with local tips on restaurants and activities and was accommodating to any request we had. We will hopefully be back!
Lola B.
3 reviews
Carlos and Ambika were amazing hosts! Their property is beautiful, lush and peaceful! It was so wonderful to be greeted by pigs and bunnies each morning as they roamed freely nibbling on grass. We made friends with a sweet cat, Mia, who sat with us around the fire. One morning Carlos brought us fresh eggs from the chickens! soooo delicious! It was a perfect weekend getaway from the city. We are already dreaming of coming back and staying longer!
The camp site is a short walk (5min) from where you park. We found it helpful to bring a folding table and chairs since there is no picnic table at the site. Definitely bring headlamp!
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Emilie B.
7 years on Hipcamp
It was magical. It was the first time camping for our 4yo and they loved the bunnies, chickens and piggies (can we take the pigs home mama?). The camper was wonderful, the lands beautiful. A spring and a stream, so much to explore. Fresh eggs - we even picked our own!
When we wanted privacy, we stayed in our area and had complete privacy. When we wanted to see animals (and occasionally a person - loved talking with both Carlos and Ambika) we went to the farm area. Perfect balance.
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Ilona D.
11 reviews
Recommends
· November 2018
We loved every second spent in this cabin!
Ambika and Carlos are the best hosts you could have. They would check in to see if you need anything and they were super responsive when you do. We received tons of tips from keeping ourselves warm in cabin to getting around the town.
Di Fenni S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2018
Group trip ·
Spring Cabin with Bunnies & Piggies
Ambika and Carlos’s place was amazing!! It was cozy and relaxing. Ambika and Carlos were amazing host. They were very friendly and showed us around the farm and helped us with everything from recommendations on what to do in the area, giving us eggs from their chickens, and providing fire wood. I HIGHLY recommend staying with them.
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Avalon G.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2018
Beautiful property! This is not for fussy campers however.. there is only a fire ring and lots of nature. No picnic table or deck, and it’s a short walk from where you park the car. Perfect for a couple, not for a big group. There is a spring nearby and lots of land to explore. Ambika also has super cute RVs to rent if that’s more of your jam. Farm animals are let out freely but won’t bother you since they tend to hang out near the house. Delicious eggs for breakfast! Thank you Ambika and Carlos!! We will be back ❤️
Dwinisa P.
3 reviews
Not recommend
· October 2018
Group trip ·
Spring Cabin with Bunnies & Piggies
The hosts were super friendly and the overall thought of the experience was good, even though it was raining majority of the time which is completely faultless.
Pros: the outdoor hot shower is amazing, hot water, access to a large area to hike in, the kitchen is super adorable, there is a fridge, the RV was very cute and a needed source of shelter during the rain, hosts are very close and always in contact in case there are issues, cute animals everywhere and the access to fresh farm eggs.
Cons: the compost toilet was a little uncomfortable to use since it didnt have doors, which I didn’t mind, except it faced the campers’ section, the outdoor hot shower also faced the hosts’ property but enough woods to cover (I think) and it was way too comfortable for me to care at that time, there is wood everywhere (obviously) but we were given wood when we got there and on the second day because it rained there were times where we felt it was mandatory in buying wood from them and then was given a price that we didn’t agree with at the end, but really nothing to argue about and the price we paid for the site might be a tad expensive compared to what we were given vs other campsites I’ve stayed in.
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Ada H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2018
We had the most magical stay with Carlos and Ambika in July. Myself and 7 friends drove up from the city for the weekend, some of us stayed in the winnebago and the others stayed in two tents nearby. It was the cutest little setup - the kitchen was better than any of our city apartment's kitchens! There was a delightful private outdoor hot shower, we had fires every night for which Carlos sold us fire wood and they also sold us delicious fresh eggs every day.
We went hiking in the woods and got ourselves nicely lost just as we wanted! We played with Carlos and Ambika's adorable baby animals, and on our way back we drove to some nearby swimming spots which were just divine.
They could not have been better hosts - checking in on us when we needed it but otherwise leaving us to have our own little party in the middle of nowhere just as we wished.
The setting could not have been more beautiful, it was everything we wished for; easy to drive to, perfect set-up with home comforts but still a real outdoor camping/living experience, a perfect mix of peace and tranquility and being able to play loud music when we wanted to party. All very well priced too, would highly recommend to anyone!!
India F.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2018
Great experience. Would absolutely stay again and recommend to friends.
Sam F.
7 years on Hipcamp
Location
Wurtsboro, Sullivan, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Ambika C.
Joined in August 2017Things to do nearby
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