30-Acre Finger Lakes Retreat with Private Home, Pond, Dock & Epic Valley Views

Escape to your own hilltop retreat overlooking 30 scenic acres in New York's Finger Lakes region. Relax on the covered deck with panoramic valley views, enjoy the private pond and dock, gather around the fire pit in the evening, and experience the peace and quiet of the countryside while remaining within easy driving distance of Watkins Glen, Ithaca, Corning and the region's wineries, waterfalls and hiking trails.

WELCOME

Welcome! We hope you enjoy your stay at the Blue House and your time on Nobles Hill. Please make yourself comfortable and enjoy the house, deck, pond and surrounding property.

BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE DAY
Please:
Close all windows.
Lock all exterior doors.
Turn off lights.
Turn off the AC if running.

PROPERTY & QUIET HOURS

The garden shed, studio, cottage and gardens are private and are not included as part of the Blue House rental. Please respect these areas and the privacy of our cottage guests.

Our neighbors are friends, and we appreciate your helping us maintain the peaceful character of Nobles Hill. Please observe quiet hours after 10pm. Parties and events are not permitted on the property.

WIFI

The modem/router is located in the bedroom with the queen bed. The WiFi network name and password can be found in the binder on the kitchen counter.

Please keep the modem/router plugged in at all times, even if you are not using the WiFi.

Smart TV

The living room is equipped with a Samsung Smart TV.

Popular streaming apps are already installed, including:
YouTube
Amazon Prime Video
Disney+
Peacock
Netflix
Sling

Simply sign in using your own account during your stay.
For your privacy, please remember to sign out before checking out.

KITCHEN

The kitchen is stocked with cookware, dishes, glassware, utensils, and basic cooking essentials. Please use only silicone, nylon, or wooden utensils with the nonstick cookware. Complimentary coffee and tea are provided to help you settle in

HEATING & COOLING

The home is heated with electric baseboard heat. There is a thermostat in each bedroom as well as the living room.

A window air conditioner is provided during the warmer months in the master bedroom. There are fans in the closet located in the Queen Bedroom as well as ceiling fans in each bedroom. Please turn off the AC when leaving the house.

There is a dehumidifier system in the house. The thermostat for the dehumidifier is in the hallway.

Please do not adjust or turn off the dehumidifier system.

POND

Guests are welcome to enjoy the pond for swimming and relaxing. The pond is approximately 15 feet deep at its deepest point. The pond and pond area are shared with guests staying at our cottage.

There is no lifeguard, so please swim at your own risk and supervise children closely at all times. Please bring your own flotation devices. The pond is not stocked with fish.

The pond is shared with guests staying at the nearby house on the property.

FIRE PIT

The fire pit in front of the pond is available for guest use. Please bring your own firewood.

Please keep fires at a manageable size and never leave a fire unattended. Fully extinguish the fire before leaving the pond area or going to bed. Please do not use the fire pit during unusually dry conditions or if there is a local burn ban.

DECK & GRILL

The deck is yours to enjoy during your stay. A propane grill is provided, and propane is supplied. You'll also find grilling tools, including tongs, a grill scraper and meat thermometer in a drawer in the kitchen.

Please make sure the grill and propane are turned off when you're finished and leave the grill reasonably clean for the next use.

If you make use of the outdoor deck lights, please keep the privacy curtains down.

TRASH & RECYCLING

Please leave trash and recycling in the appropriate cans in the kitchen. The cans are located in the last drawer on the left along the kitchen counter. The front can is for garbage, and the back is meant for recycling.

If either bag becomes full during your stay, please tie it securely and leave the full bag in the mudroom. Replacement bags are located underneath the kitchen sink.

If you have several full bags during a longer stay, send us a message and we'll be happy to arrange a pickup.

EXPLORING THE PROPERTY

You are welcome to walk and explore the property, but please be mindful of the private areas noted above. Hunting and ATVs are not permitted anywhere on the property.

Nobles Hill is also wonderful for walking. It is a quiet dead-end road approximately 1.5 miles long with a substantial hill and beautiful countryside views, particularly during fall foliage season.

COUNTRY LIVING

The Blue House is in a rural setting surrounded by fields, woods and wildlife. Part of the experience is enjoying the sights and sounds of the countryside.

As with any rural property, you may encounter ticks, mosquitoes and other insects, as well as wildlife. The property also has natural and uneven terrain, so please use appropriate footwear and take care while exploring, particularly after dark.

CHECK-OUT

Start the dishwasher (pods are under the sink)
Place used towels on bathroom floors.
Turn off lights.
Turn off AC.
Lock all windows and exterior doors.
Send us a quick message when you've checked out.
No need to strip the beds.

LOCAL FAVORITES

We'd love for you to support the wonderful locally owned businesses that make our region so special.
Favorite restaurants
Ithaca:
Hawi Ethiopian
Maxi’s Supper Club
ETA Pie
Tamarind Thai
Ithaca Bakery

Watkins Glen:
Elephant Thai

Hector:
Stone Cat (check seasonal schedule)

Hiking Trails/Gorges/Waterfalls
1. Taughannock Falls – Trumansburg
2. Robert Treman Falls (Upper Falls) – Ithaca
3. Watkins Glen
4. Buttermilk lower & upper

Grocery Stores
1. Wegman’s – Ithaca, Corning & Elmira
2. Greenstar Co-op – Ithaca

FIRST-AID & SAFETY

There is a First Aid Kit and flashlights in the kitchen cabinet above the counter.

Emergency Contacts
Urgent Property Issue: Please message us immediately through the VRBO app.

Emergency: 911

Nearest Hospital: Arnot Ogden Medical Center
600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14905
Main Phone: (607) 737-4100

Police (non-emergency): Chemung County Sheriff's Office (Non-Emergency): (607) 737-2987

Fire Department: Community Fire & Rescue (Non-Emergency): (607) 589-2040

THANK YOU!

Thank you for choosing the Blue House for your Finger Lakes getaway. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope your stay was relaxing, comfortable, and memorable.

As one of our very first guests, your feedback means a great deal to us. If you enjoyed your stay, we'd be truly grateful if you would take a few moments to leave a review. Your comments help future guests feel confident booking the Blue House and help us continue improving the experience we provide.

If there was anything we could have done to make your stay even better, we'd sincerely appreciate hearing from you. We are committed to making every guest's experience exceptional.

Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back to the Finger Lakes in the future!