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1/2 Mile from Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village, 5 to Cooperstown

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6146.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Milford, NY
  • Cooperstown Dreams Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Brewery Ommegang
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cooperstown-Westville Airport (COP)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

1/2 Mile from Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village, 5 to Cooperstown

Welcome to our home located at 4418 St Hwy 28. We would like for you to enjoy and respect it as you would your own. Our goal is to create a wonderful 'experience' for you and look forward to new and past guests alike. Although most of our renters are coming to experience the Ball Parks, we also enjoy our renters who are here to see all that the Cooperstown area has to offer.

Located on 40 acres, (Therefore the name Grandpa's Back 40 - where he used to raise sheep); view the horseshoe shaped pond, beautiful mountains and wildlife while being only .6 tenths of a mile from the Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village and 5 miles south of Cooperstown. It is the perfect location for families going to and fro as we are located South of Dreams park, much easier entrance and exit. This home is available from June - September for many attractions in our area.

Interested in fishing while you are here? But don't know how? Let us know and for a nominal fee we can set you up!

Interested in day trips while you visit? Many breweries and wineries in the area. We are within 1 3/4 hours from Turning Stone (casino); Saratoga Horse Races; SPAC; Albany - visit our capitol - many theatres, museums, music venues, etc. While in Cooperstown visiting the infamous Otesaga Hotel is a must. Looking out over beautiful Otsego Lake enjoy your lunch or a drink at the firebar... make plans to take the tour boat, go fishing, boating, sailing, swimming. There is a boat rental along the lake (fishing boats, canoes, .etc.) and several spots to go swimming. Visit Council Rock, The Stone Bridge, Clark's Tower or take the Brewery Trail featuring local breweries including Brewery Ommegang (several concerts throughout season) and Council Rock Brewery (also known for it's Friday night fish fry). Information and pictures of these sites and more will be available to you in our home.

Bedroom Set Up:

Master bedroom: 1 queen size bed
Fireplace bedroom: 1 queen size bed
Baseball bedroom: 2 twins.

Living room is large (25 x 14) with ample seating - large sectional and comfortable chaise. DVD player, children's DVD's, games, puzzles and folding card table available. We are trying to maintain our homey and relaxing atmosphere that past guests have enjoyed. We have renovated our home throughout the last few years including: a completely new kitchen with all new appliances; New washer and dryer in laundry area; All fresh paint on ceilings and walls; New mattresses, towels and linens; and our 480 square foot deck with BBQ!

We also have a large fire pit. There has been a lot of use of our small fishing boat - it can be used for fun or to fish in our stocked pond (for renters only!) Listen to the peepers while watching an awesome sunset. Early risers will enjoy the sunrise with the rolling hills as the backdrop.....you would never guess that you were in the middle of so much to do when you look out at the 40 acres and see wildlife. Sightings so far have been a white crane, heron, beaver, geese, deer, various birds (including bald eagles), frogs (an unwanted snake by the firepit...they leave when the sun goes down!)

NOTE: State taxes and CLEANING FEES ARE INCLUDED.
NOTE: we have a travel trailer near our garden so are easily accessible during your stay, but far enough away for your privacy and ours. If you see us going into the basement (our private area - as you have the entire one floor home) it is to get a tool, grab something from the freezer, etc.

We hope you enjoy our home and your visit to Cooperstown.

“New York is divided into more discrete regions than any other state I know of … Cooperstown doesn’t really fall under any of these regional categories. It’s its own stop.”
–Henry Cooper

Feel free to contact me at 518 321 3734 if you have any questions!

Property manager

Darlene
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children to be under adult supervision always
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Events

No events allowed
Wedding or event that we have discussed prior only
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are a recycling state. Please separate all paper/ cans/ plastic from garbage. We also have returnables. There are 4 bins to separate.
Please either cover the boats with covers provided (in basement if not on boat) or flip the boat's over carefully. Bring oars to basement.
Do not throw bottles, cans or glass into the fire pit. There is a garbage can located on the deck.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Wedding or event that we have discussed prior only
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate

About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Montezuma Winery and Rookie's Craft House. Travelling with kids? Consider Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf, or check out an event or a game at Clark Sports Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Milford, NY

What's nearby

  • Cooperstown Dreams Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bassett Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Doubleday Field - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Brewery Ommegang - 10 min drive - 8.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪New York Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Upstate Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brewery Ommegang - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Doubleday Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1/2 Mile from Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village, 5 to Cooperstown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1/2 Mile from Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village, 5 to Cooperstown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1/2 Mile from Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village, 5 to Cooperstown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1/2 Mile from Dreams Park, 17 miles to All Star Village, 5 to Cooperstown located?

This family-friendly Milford holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bassett Healthcare and Cooperstown Dreams Park. Rookie's Craft House and Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cooperstown Baseball

We stayed the week of August 6th as our son was playing at Dreams Park. Being 2 minutes away from the park was huge especially with 2 long rain delays. The large fishing pond in the back was amazing and our son spent hours back there! We are so happy with our stay and can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Dreams Park

Rick & Darlene are great hosts and the home is very close to Dreams Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property super close to dreams park

Had a great stay while my son played at Cooperstown Dreams Park. VERY convenient to the park, and had all the amenities we look for when traveling, including a full size fridge, laundry and multiple bathrooms. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S., Purcellville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

close to dreams park!

We enjoyed our stay. Super convenient to dreams park!! only 2 mins away. home and a lovely view and is clean and roomy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for the Dreams Park

Great House for travelers to the Dreams Park. Super close to the park. The back deck is incredible, Darlene was a super host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Wonderful!

My family and I had an incredible stay here while watching our son play at Dreams Park (which is a 45 second drive up the road). We spent hours on the pond fishing when we were not at the ballpark. Rick and Darlene were extremely wonderful to communicate with and helpful in make our stay memorable/enjoyable! The views were stunning and I found myself taking pictures of the backyard scene every hour!! We saw beavers, deer, a crane, tons of fish (caught bass and catfish), frogs and even a few double rainbows! It was truly a wonderful week and we will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Must Stay for Cooperstown Baseball Tournament

Darlene and Rick are awesome! The view off the back patio is better then any picture! 2min from the ball fields. When my 10yr old has a chance to play in Cooperstown, we will stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart Q., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a wonderful experience

Darlene's place is exactly what we hoped for: the location is great, the home is clean, beautiful and has everything we need, not to mention the large deck with panoramic view! Darlene is very responsive and helpful too. Will definitely stay here again if we come back to this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Cooperstown with a beautiful view

Very well stocked home with lots of space in the living room, dining room and kitchen. Master bathroom was a bit small. Darlene was great to work with and promptly answered any questions we had. The house was conveniently located for visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame and sightseeing in the Catskill Mtns. Loved the view and the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

We really enjoyed the back deck of the property. The owner was kind, communicative and responsive. Overall the home and setting was charming and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

phillip c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home central to explore Cooperstown

You can tell from working with Darlene that her best intention was for me to have the best experience while visiting Cooperstown this summer. The house is conveniently located to all the attractions and more! And the house is well suited for things to do on the days that we wanted to be home bodies. It has been an exciting and busy week and can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place and great location 👍

Amazing place close to the ballpark. The location worked out well in between games. Plenty of space for our family and the kids loved fishing in the pond. I also enjoyed the paddle boat:) Loved waking up having coffee on the deck and watching the wildlife. Hopefully will be back in 2 yrs with the younger brother!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time

We had a lovely time at the house! Enviably close to the Dreams Park. Great back deck and critical AC made the house worth it! Easy working with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place extremely close to Dream Park!

We truly enjoyed our stay. The property was so peaceful and lovely. And it’s extremely close to the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreams Park Week

Great property that is literally a 1 minute drive to Dreams Park. Owner was super accessible and great to work with. This property is a winner
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

We had a great time at this property! It was close to Dreams Park, which was so convenient for us! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

irene r.

Great place to enjoy Cooperstown from.

Great location. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

Hand a great experience

Both the house and the owner were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Philip C.

Grandpa's Back 40

We enjoyed our 3-night stay very very much. The 3 of us (we are 60+ year old high school friends) decided to have a short mid-week get-together and visit the Baseball Hall of Fame. Location was perfect for everything in the Cooperstown area. Many of the local attractions are seasonal (Summer months) so we were a little limited in our activities. Knowing this ahead of time we planned on spending an entire day at The Hall and did a little site seeing the other day. The house was a perfect accommodation for us. Comfortable beds, relaxing family/T.V. room, and a terrific kitchen - roomy, including any and all appliances/utensils/cookware that you could possibly need. I highly recommend the house for a small family or group of friends looking to spend some time in the Cooperstown area. I may look to rent again during the Summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

Peaceful, comfortable retreat

We had such a lovely stay at this home. We enjoyed time with family and local sights. This is a peaceful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

E B.

Property is beautiful, home is very clean & the owner is a delight!

We had a wonderful stay! Darlene takes great pride in this home and it shows. The house was very clean and the property is beautiful. Our boys had a great time playing in the yard and on the lake. We had the pleasure of meeting Darlene - she is lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Tal S.

Beautiful property, super convenient to Dreams Park and Cooperstown.

Perfect for our stay. Well stocked with just what we needed to have a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Excellent place to stay!

Great location to Cooperstown Dreams Park. Super clean and fully stocked with everything you need. We would highly recommend this house. Darlene was so easy to work with! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Roy H.

Everything was great!

The house was perfect for our event. Comfortable, clean, perfect setting, beautiful scenery. Close to everything we wanted to see. Only improvement I could see would be some more comfortable beds. I am a little spoiled as we have a sleep number bed. Everyone commented the beds were a little too firm. Aside from that everything was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Darlene

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I am the grand-daughter of the original owner of this home. Grandpa built the home in 1963 and it has remained in the family since. I grew up on this property and am a graduate of Cooperstown Central School. Although my mother and I do not live in the immediate area any more, Cooperstown and it's surroundings are near and dear to my heart. I am an esthetician by trade and my significant other is a carpenter/contractor. I have 2 sons who, along with us, wish to maintain this house as a place for us to vacation as well as you!

Why they chose this property

We have decided to share our home with vacationers because of it's great location, and easy access - it is located on St. Rt. 28, a 5 mile trek directly into Cooperstown. We enjoy looking out at and walking through the fields and watching the wildlife.

There is so much to see and do in the area that you could visit every season and find something else exciting!

What makes this property unique

The beavers have decided to take up residence as well - so we have an additional 'wildlife refuge' on the property. We are close to the Cooperstown Scenic Railroad train ride - it goes right through the center of our property! Most major attractions are within 20 minutes of our house.

2017 WILL INTRODUCE OUR FABULOUS DECK WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS!

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