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Family Friendly Cabin - Sleeps 4, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Beautiful & Private

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Exterior
Story Time Cabin
Front view of Story Time Cabin
Visit the beautiful Murals around the campground painted by our young people.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the Helianthus Room (green house)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 411.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Freeville, NY
  • Cornell University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Ithaca College
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family Friendly Cabin - Sleeps 4, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Beautiful & Private

This one room log cabin is located in a small woodland campground (Camp Earth Connection) and is adjacent to the Hammond Hill State Forest with 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing. Campground facilities include a shower house with hot showers and clean compost toilets and a community pavilion with a Ping Pong table. WiFi is available in the main camp area. The cabin has a full size bed and bunk beds sleeping up to 4 people. It has a mini fridge, a microwave, and an electric hot water kettle. This is a drug and alcohol free facility. Camp Earth Connection provides a space for catching a "natural high." Experience the natural world and all the beauty and wisdom it has to offer. Check in available from 4pm-8pm. Campground closes at 8pm

Property manager

Eshay Rausch

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The cabin and the facilities are alcohol and drug free, offering a quiet & peaceful experience in a beautiful natural setting.
Check in is between 5 and 7pm. Late check ins are NOT allowed after 8pm. Please contact host if you will be arriving after 7pm.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Freeville

Freeville is home to this cabin. Corners Gallery and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bacchus Brewing Company and Reis Tennis Center. Cornell Botanic Gardens and Shipwreck Golf Amusement Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Map
Freeville, NY

What's nearby

  • Cornell University - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Ithaca College - 22 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 22 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 22 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Toad's Too - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brewer’s Cafe and Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪June's Café and Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Village Taqueria and Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Cabin - Sleeps 4, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Beautiful & Private pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Cabin - Sleeps 4, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Beautiful & Private?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Cabin - Sleeps 4, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Beautiful & Private?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Cabin - Sleeps 4, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Beautiful & Private located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Freeville is within 12 mi (20 km) of Bacchus Brewing Company, Cornell Botanic Gardens and Shipwreck Golf Amusement Center. Elm Tree Golf Course and Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hodari

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was ran by very nice people and the cabin was cleaning immaculate I could not ask for more I will definitely go back and sit in again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Great Experience

Overall a great place to stay and the owner was totally professional and very well versed, she made our stay a great one that I will always remember as a fun time and a place of total serenity and peace...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosario M.

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

Love of scenery

I went for my daughter's graduation but i will definitely will be returning to enjoy the trails and go hiking love nature and the way they take care of nature and the planet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Very quaint and quiet stay!

This was a very lovely property. There were a few little cabins and tents spread out on the grassy area in the woods. It was very quiet, and we still felt like we had our own privacy. The composting toilet and shower house was very well maintained, we didn’t feel uncomfortable using any of it. Ershay was a great host, gave us the lay of the land when we arrived so we knew where everything was and how to use it. Our cabin was cozy, had more ammenties than we expected (a fan, French press, towels, plus the listed microwave fridge and three beds). Would go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Renee W.

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

Very Expensive Night

Pros: Overall, this is a cute place. The owner is pleasant and quick to reply. It was as pictured, grounds very well maintained; good location. Owner communication with directions was good. Clean. Very quiet. Excellent access to trails. You are within sight of other campers but they are set far enough apart that it feels very private. Cons: You have to arrive at a scheduled time to check in between 5-8. Cost was high with nightly fee, extra person fee (site advertised for 4 but we were charged 20$ extra for each person over 2), cleaning fee, VRBO fee and taxes. One night in a camp for 3 people $173. Also, owner requires high damage deposit or insurance and it's not returned until 2+ weeks even without damages. I spoke with VRBO and the owner about the high price, owner feels it is in keeping with the local market and VRBO said prices are set by owners. Overall: I would recommend- just pay close attention to the listing (no kitchen, compost toilet, shared shower, fees).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Marie B.

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

Beautiful Setting and Base Camp

We booked this place on very short notice and we were not disappointed. The Story Time cabin was perfect for me, my husband and my two boys who are 9 and 10 years old. The camp is small, beautiful and very well maintained. Showers and bathrooms were very clean. Eshay was lovely and ready to accommodate us if we had forgotten anything. I liked that we could access the sink to wash our dishes and that we could find our own wood for a fire (although we ended up not doing the fire in the evening as we were very tired from our hikes in the gorges of Ithaca and the fingerlakes! We are likely to return to this campground in the future if we are visiting again. I gave a slightly lower rating on the "accuracy" of the listing only because we weren't sure if we were getting a cabin with the bed or with the futon. We ended up with the futon which was as comfortable as can be expected - so we weren't necessarily disappointed. Our boys slept well on the bunk beds. The little fridge was perfect for the few things we had each day to keep cool. The kettle was a nice touch to easily boil some water in the morning for tea. A very easy stay for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

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

Perfect get away

Host was great to work with and pleasant to be around Primitive had all the necessities we needed and then some with all the accommodations at the main camp
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Amazing!

Susan was great, the whole experience was wonderful. A very homey feeling.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kella r.

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

Eco bliss

I had a wonderful experience at this property, Camp Earth Connection. It is exactly what it promises to be- a socially and ecologically conscious stay that is comfortable and pleasant. There are plenty of great walking and hiking trails right from the parking lot. The cabin I stayed in had everything I needed, including a comfortable bed and thoughtful additions like a mini fridge and charging ports for my devices. And, I was sung to sleep by several different types of owls, a highlight for me.🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jose miguel P.

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

Peaceful cabin

This is a wonderful mini cabin that had everything we needed: a peaceful place to rest, many trails to walk, clean and comfortable bathrooms and showers and even Wi-Fi! Owner is super friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Peaceful getaway

We had a wonderful time! This place was set off back in the forest and I think it was the first time ever waking up to JUST the sound of the birds and nature itself! Bathrooms and cabins were spic and span clean! Susan and staff were very friendly and helpful but respected our privacy as well! I would highly recommend this place if your looking for relaxation and quiet with options of hiking or heading to many beautiful parks not too far away!! Even my golden was sad to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH H.

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

Everything was great

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey G.

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

Great place for me and my dog

I enjoyed waking up to lots of birdsong and fresh air. There are nice walks to take and a very relaxed, chill atmosphere. I wanted no frills and that’s what I got - good down-to-earth simplicity.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Quiet retreat

Nice, clean, peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnean T.

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

Cozy Cabin in the Woods

Susan was a great host. The property was exactly as described on the listing. The cabin and bathroom/shower facilities were impeccably clean. The cabin has small bunk beds and a double bed. Cross ventilation in the cabin helped keep it a comfortable temperature. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Wonderful woodland setting

A great escape!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky K., Mullica Hill, USA

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

Great cabin!

Cabin was very clean and the campground facilities were very clean. Susan was kind and accommodating. We had a great time at the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefano D.

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

Great Place to Stay

Suzanne is a great host. I literally enjoyed every single minute at her property. It is a great place to stay if you like hiking. Several trails are worth visiting in the area. I would personally suggest driving if you would like to visit other places in Ithaca. Note: the cabin also had a microwave, a fridge, and a coffee maker. At night you can light up a fire and enjoy the stars. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves being surrounded by nature. I will go back! Thank you Suzanne for being such a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yang Taik L.

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

The environment is quiet and Ms. Susan was kind.

The surrounding environment was quiet and idyllic, and there were many places to go nearby. I would like to introduce it to my friends.

10/10 Excellent

Carolin W.

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

Great for being in nature

peaceful

10/10 Excellent

Andy G.

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

A perfect vacation

A truly spiritual experience. A beautiful space with tons of hike & bike trails at a nearby state park.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Great Camp Ground

I enjoyed my 8 week stay at this camp ground. The cabin was perfect and I loved sitting on the front porch most mornings to read and meditate. The bathroom facilities are clean and well maintained. The owner(Susan) and her staff (Gabriel) were wonderful. If it hadn't been for the 3+ weeks of almost constant rain in upstate NY this summer it would have been a perfect 8 weeks! If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful place to stay for a few days or weeks, I highly recommend this camp ground.
Stayed 55 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Eshay Rausch

Host profile image
My life's work has included designing and implementing outdoor spaces and activities that are inclusive and anti-biased for families, children and adults to connect with nature and each other. Camp Earth Connection started as a children's camp and in 2015 evolved into a Woodland Campground & Retreat and Environmental Educational Center. Camp Earth Connection provides a welcoming space to all, with a warm welcome to individuals who identify as LGBTQ, as well as people from the BIPOC Community who may not have always felt safe in wilderness settings; And to all people who want to share a peaceful and amazing experience in nature.

Why they chose this property

Camp Earth Connection is a beautiful and serene camp, nestled in the middle of the Hammond Hill Forest. Your hosts Eshay and Druid(camp pup) will greet you when you arrive and give you an orientation to the camp to help you get acclimated. Camp Earth Connection(CEC) is a small campground with just 18 camp/cabin sites, plus adjacent to the camp, in Eshay's Forest, there are 3 additional cabins/cottages with full amenities. When you stay at CEC, you have the opportunity to camp at your comfort level (or challenge yourself with less amenities) and experience nature in the raw.

What makes this property unique

Guests can choose to have some peaceful alone time or be more engaged in our small community during our community campfires,
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Camp Earth Connection offers a free
Saturday Morning Campfire Pancake Breakfast.

CEC offers individuals and families a chance to connect with each other and nature in a peaceful beautiful setting. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited to ensure this peaceful atmosphere and to allow folks to find serenity through our natural environment. CEC welcomes and values people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We do our best to make sure our guests feel safe, cared for and respected. We of course expect the same in return.

At CEC we are environmentally conscientious and do our best to preserve the natural surroundings and natural resources. We incorporate composting and recycling into our daily routine. We understand the importance of reducing the amount of resources we use, and re-using and re-generating whenever possible.

Languages:

English