Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes | House in Richford

9.4 (24 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   5 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Richford House | Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes

5 Bedroom House in Richford

Relax in our large living room, watch birds from the kitchen, hike our field and forest behind, visit Finger Lakes Wine Country, Ski at Greek Peak, explore Ithaca and all the lovely waterfalls ... Grab ice cream down the street at the neighborhood spots. This house has two large living rooms, (including one with a recently refurbished Steinway baby grand piano), two porches, a greenhouse, and a lovely garden. Plenty of space for your whole family. Only a short drive to Ithaca, Owego, Cortland, wine country. There is a Finger Lakes Land Trust preserve adjacent, and many trails start in the backyard.
NOTES: The house is vintage and was built in 1866, thus when booking please realize that it may show its age! We are constantly making improvements -- it still has 19th century charm and blemishes. For winter, please inquire for availability.

Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes is located in Richford. Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes provides accommodation, featuring View, Ocean View, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features View, Ocean View, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Farmhouse, Gateway to the Finger Lakes has 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Richford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Richford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
View
Private Pool
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 2+ bathrooms
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
  • Electric car charging station on site
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Handrails in stairways
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Note from host: No smoking in house or property please.
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 4 stairs to reach property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
General
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Composting
  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • In a village
  • In a rural location
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Stair gate
  • Children's toys
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
Skiing
  • Close to skiing
Spa
  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: lots of stairs. we also have a foldable crib
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings;maximum event attendees: 12;must be considerate of neighbors.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: 1-2 friendly dogs considered pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;no smoking in house or property please.

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome note from host: must be considerate of neighbors. parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Susanne B.
Aug 7, 2025 06:42:36 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: When I am away from home for several days, I like the privacy of a stand-alone home. This rental was the perfect solution for putting me close to my itinerary in the Finger Lakes Region while allowing me to escape from all of the hustle and bustle at the end of a long day of sightseeing. (Ithaca and several State Parks are about 35 minutes away and Watkins Glen is about an hour. Greek Peek is 20 minutes away.) The owners of the home were attentive, very responsive, and extremely adept at making sure our stay was comfortable. All of my exchanges with them made the entire process of booking and getting into the property both seamless and easy. The house, itself, has an old charm and with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, there were ample spaces for everyone. The WiFi was strong and could easily handle multiple devices using video at the same time. An added bonus was the potential to hook one’s device to a projector for a movie on a provided screen in the Living Room. (You will need an HDMI port on your device or the BenQ app). Although the house faces a main road, there is little traffic and it is very quiet at night. Down the street within walking distance, there are two locations for ice cream and a restaurant which has an extensive menu and excellent pizza. We did not have time to explore the walking trails or take advantage of the pool, porches, patio/grill, or old arcade games located on the property, but since this home is so affordable, we won’t hesitate to return.
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