Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round

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View of the Retreat at night from the shared fire pit area

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Munnsville, NY

Colgate University
‪16 min drive‬
Turning Stone Casino
‪22 min drive‬
Vernon Downs Casino
‪22 min drive‬
Utica, NY (UCA-Oneida County)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

"Experience Nature's Symphony at Firefly Falls: Your Ultimate Cedar Forest Hideaway! Discover our inviting Retreat at Firefly Falls, boasting welcoming great room with fireplace, deck suspended in the trees, cozy bedrooms for the whole family and 2 full nature inspired bathrooms. Sneak down the secret stair to the creek where adventure awaits! Combine Firefly Retreat with Firefly Cottage for the ultimate gathering spot. Enjoy keyless entry, security cameras, and high-speed fiber optic broadband. Perfect for families, artists, writers, nature enthusiasts, and thrill-seekers alike! Whether it's a reunion, upscale family camping, or a friends getaway, Firefly Falls has it all. Share your adventures on our FB Page - Firefly Falls Vacation Rental!"

Property manager

Robin Hargrave

Premier Host

Languages

English

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View of the cottage from across the creek

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking at the garage and to the gravel area to the left only please, otherwise you are not on our property.

Our plumbing is very sensitive. Please conserve water and ONLY tissues disposed of in our toilets.

Trash and recycling totes are provided at the road edge. Please recycle with concern and remove all you debris at the end of your stay.

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

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Munnsville

Located in Munnsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gerrit Smith Estate and Oneida Community Mansion House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Erie Canal Historic State Park and Oxbow Falls Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Reid Athletic Center or Utica Rome Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Munnsville, NY

What's nearby

Airborne Adventures Ballooning - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Colgate University - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
Turning Stone Casino - 22 min drive - 22.9 km
Vernon Downs Casino - 22 min drive - 20.7 km
Hamilton College - 31 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ray Brothers Barbeque - ‬10 min drive
‪Seneca Dining Hall - ‬11 min drive
‪Deli On The Green - ‬11 min drive
‪Copper Turret - ‬10 min drive
‪Sprinkles - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Creekside Escape: Your perfect Hideout Year-Round located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Airborne Adventures Ballooning, Gerrit Smith Estate and National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum. Oneida Community Mansion House and Oneida Health Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

24 October 2024

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

You Will Not Want To Leave!

Firefly Falls is simply wonderful!The Retreat is so spacious, beautifully decorated and filled with so many amenities-everything is very thoughtful and made us feel completely at home! The setting, property and especially the sound of the creek will have you relaxed in no time! Only about 17mins from Colgate University and close to so many restaurants and sights. We cannot wait to return! Robin and Keith thank you for being so helpful and for sharing your beautiful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 September 2024

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

Great retreat from it all

Wonderful retreat separated from the hustle and bustle of life. A clean, cabin style house in the woods that has all the amenities of home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

18 August 2024

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

Excellent Retreat

Love the place-- we will definitely stay here next year Thanks, Robin for being a great host

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

2 July 2024

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

Perfect restful retreat

This property was exactly as represented on the website. The house was welcoming and homey and had everything you could need. The host has literally thought of everything. Two things I wish I had paid more attention to where that there was no bathroom on the fitst floor, a slight concern for my older mother and even though she did have to go upstairs to go to bed I wish she hasn't had to go upstairs every time she needed to use the restroom. Also only 2 of the 3 bedrooms had an airconditioner unit in the window. Although it was an extremely hot weekend the house is fairly well shaded and we ended up giving my mom who is always cold the room without ac and she was fine. But overall we had a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

28 June 2024

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

Simply Awesome Experience at the Waterfall

This house was wonderful. You can hear the waterfall from the house, and it provided a very appreciated soothing ambience. We were in the area for a destination wedding. I was so glad that we choice this option instead of the Casino hotels where others in the wedding party stayed. The owners were wonderful. I had a small panic when we first got to the house, and I lost Cell Phone coverage ... but once I connected to the included WiFi it kept me connected across the property. Lots of games, cable TV and a great kitchen as well. I highly recommend this location for those that love the outdoors and want to have a restful stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

24 May 2024

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

Fantastic Location

Great house in a fantastic location. Everything was spotless and new. We loved listening to the sound of the waterfall in the evenings. Very relaxing. I would highly recommend this property. No need to contact the hosts during our visit as everything was so well organized and easy - but I am sure they are wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

3 November 2023

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

Relaxing and beautiful setting

Beautiful, relaxing and clean property. The owner, Robin, was a pleasure and very responsive. My entire family loved it! Would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

16 August 2023

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

Beautiful house & location!

My two friends and I stayed in this comfortable and well appointed house for a week. The location next to the waterfall and rushing creek is so unique and serene! Robin was very accommodating and responsive to questions before and during our stay. Highly recommend The Retreat!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

15 August 2023

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

Beautiful Retreat from the Bustle of Life

We stayed four nights at Firefly Falls Retreat. During the day we attended the Madison-Bouckville Antique Show which was a great deal of walking, so coming home to the sound of the water on the rocks and the nice cool shaded home was wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

2 August 2023

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

Amazing spot on Earth

The Retreat at Firefly Falls is a beautiful place in nature and perfect place to rest or get together with family. We couldn't stop taking pictures!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet and Ronald V.

23 July 2023

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

A Breath of Fresh Air

Everything we could want.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie O.

25 June 2023

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

A little slice of heaven

This was our second stay at Firefly! It’s our absolute favorite! We love being nestled in peace and surrounded by nature! Our two boys play travel baseball, travel soccer, and flag football. Needless to say, we had a very busy spring! Our takeaway from Firefly is that it gave us time to unplug and reconnect as a family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

22 June 2023

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful place and surroundings! A nice place to unwind before/after the wedding/reception we went to. Would love to stay here again! Just an fyi, we have T-Mobile and our reception was sketchy at best. We couldn't even text. However, no big deal! Once we figured out the gas fireplace inside (thanks for the email response!) we loved it with the cool, wet weather! I also loved knitting in the chair between the big window and fireplace! Very relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

28 August 2022

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

Stay at Firefly Falls retreat

A well equipped 3 bedroom home in a beautiful location. Spacious deck overlooking Oneida Creek with waterfalls in the background. Lovely landscaping with mature plantings. In a somewhat remote location so must really pay attention when returning at night to find the entrance. Would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful lovely place

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

B W., Milton,USA

28 August 2022

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

Just What We Needed

For once the view and property were better than the pictures! A beautiful retreat in a fairytale forest with an enchanted stream just outside your windows. The musical flow of the water was a perfect lullaby at night. The retreat is perfectly designed for aesthetics, functionality and beauty. Every inch of space is well designed and utilized that creates the feeling of home and comfort that prevails throughout. By the end of our weekend, the stress was gone and we felt rested and ready to take on Monday's challenges.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Newmarket

27 July 2022

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

The Perfect Getaway

The 'Retreat at Firefly Falls' was perfect for my family and me. We attended the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony weekend and wanted a property that was affordable but was also an easy drive away from the 'hustle and bustle' of Cooperstown. The Retreat at Firefly Falls delivered on both counts and then more. This property is situated in the rolling hills of Madison County with trees and streams/waterfalls all around. The actual building is nestled into the forest and it is perfectly appointed. We did not want for anything while staying there. For us, this was the 'perfect' property for my family. In addition to this, Robin H was the perfect host; always prompt and accommodating in responding to any requests and/or questions I had in the lead-up to our stay and during our stay. I would definitely recommend this VRBO rental to anyone wanting peace and solitude while still being close enough to the area's many attractions. Craig B (from Newmarket, ON)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

22 July 2022

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

Just what we wanted

Lovely spot to relax! Listening to the waterfall and wading in the creek was perfect after a long day

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

19 July 2022

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

Beautiful location

We totally enjoyed staying at this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robin Hargrave

Keith (the hands that do) and Robin (the big idea girl) grew up in Mexico, NY. Our favorite season is ORANGE basketball season, followed a close second by camping season. When Robin graduated from SU's School of Architecture and Keith from Clarkson University we started our A&E careers and family in Rhode Island. A decade later we found we had to move "home" to New York, nothing quite compares to Upstate for us. Lima, near Rochester, became our new home base where we've raised a nature loving family. Like us, our three children love the outdoors, camping, hiking, exploring and scuba diving. In the fall of 2016 we found this property on a fluke and fell in love all over again!

Why they chose this property

Avid campers for over 25 years, we finally found a permanent piece of serenity to call our own on Stockbridge Falls in Munnsville. Each year we would search for the perfect piece of calm while camping with our family. We've explored the Adirondacks, RV'ed cross country, frequented hike in sites and we believe we have finally found the best campsite ever on Stockbridge Falls. (Partially because we're getting too old to sleep on the ground!) We are thrilled to share our Cottage and Retreat at Firefly Falls, right on the middle cascade of Stockbridge Falls with our guests looking for the peace and solitude vacation time deserves. How we became Firefly Falls: After a long, hot day of renovations and improvement, in which we'd had all the windows and doors open to catch all the breezes, we laid down to sleep. After a moment of rest we opened our eyes to see the flickering glow of fireflies had filled the Cottage. It added just one more element of magic to our favorite place to be together. We hope you love our home away from home as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Our solitude will draw you in, the mild roar of our waterfall will captivate and our cottages will encourage you to slow down, relax and enjoy nature. You definitely need a car to get here and explore all the great offerings of the local area but you just might just decide to sit on the deck, cook on the grill, play board or card games around the large gathering tables and sing around the campfire... those are our summer plans!

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property