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864 sq ft Rustic bunkhouse located on a working farm. Minutes from Skaneateles!

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A large barn with a metal roof, surrounded by a stone wall, and a grassy field in the foreground.
A wooden cabin with a white door, a window, and a sign above the door reading "Hitchin' Post".
A lakeside park with benches and a large tree.
A kitchen with a wooden island, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a leather chair, a cushioned bench, a glass table, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Skaneateles, NY
  • Place, Skaneateles Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Finger Lakes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Syracuse University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Skaneateles

With a stay at this cabin, you'll be centrally located in Skaneateles, within a 5-minute drive of Skaneateles Lake and Finger Lakes. .This cabin is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Otisco Lake and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from John D. Barrow Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Finger Lakes - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Syracuse University - 35 min drive - 29.8 miles
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 37 min drive - 30.8 miles
  • Cornell University - 55 min drive - 47.3 miles

Getting around

  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 40 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glen Haven Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Loft - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Vista - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Milkhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Amber Inn - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

864 sq ft Rustic bunkhouse located on a working farm. Minutes from Skaneateles!

Covered front porch overlooking the countryside. A great place to relax with a glass of wine/ beer and unwind.
Primitive lake access is just a few minutes away. No amenities at the primitive lake access point.
Lake access with amenities is located in the village of Skaneateles. Just a 10 minute drive from the farm. There is a public beach area, with benches along with public restrooms. Restaurants, delis, pubs and shops within walking distance from the beach in Skaneateles. Bicycling, motorcycling, hiking trails, golf, apple and pumpkin picking, wineries, restaurants, and shopping all within 10 to 20 minute drive.
Or, you can hang out and try your hand at farm life. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself and your children to livestock and animal care. Help feed, clean and water the animals, groom animals, or collect eggs from our free-range chickens.
Kayaks and adult life jackets are available. Along with a fire pit, Weber grill, washer and dryer, outdoor seating, yard games, and board games.
There is something for everyone! Come and check it out!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: No dogs on furniture or at the barn.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

864 sq ft Rustic bunkhouse located on a working farm. Minutes from Skaneateles! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend staying here! This place was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramnik K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and hospitality

Great location, and hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The farm was great, such a good experience and pleasure to meet the animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully enjoyed our stay. Our host was friendly and accommodating. I also appreciate the earlier-than-normal check-in time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Price T.

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

A lovely getaway for the whole family

My family had a great stay at The Hitching Post. The quiet setting, beautiful sunsets, horses as your neighbors is exactly what we all needed for a mid summer getaway.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic place, in close proximity to the town and the lake. Seeing all the farm animals every day was a big bonus. All amenities were in great working order. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen. Overall, one of the most enjoyable vacations! Will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Cabin stay

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Hitchen Post. Accommodations were clean, inviting ..and Ashlie was an amazing host. We loved being on a working farm (Ashlie was kind enough to take time to introduce us to all of her wonderful animals). The cabin is near town , so a great place to stay. Everything we needed for our stay was at our fingertips. We could not have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Country peace.

The bunkhouse was adorable. It was clean, bed was very comfortable. Ashlie is a great host. I got to meet all of the animals. Just a nice place to unplug and relax!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ashleigh was a fabulous host. She made extra effort to engage our two young kids in feeding animals at the farm and was super pet friendly. The house was a quaint retreat and was perfect for our two kids and dog to stay along with us. With all of the Skaneateles amenities nearby and yet tranquility in the country, it was a great place to stay. Highly reccomend. And we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy W.

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

Perfect location with hospitable host!

Clean and comfortable cottage with wonderful porch overlooking the horses in the field. Toiletries basket was a nice touch! Soft towels in the bathroom, comfortable bed, and nice cold air conditioning for sleeping well in the humid summer. Ashleigh was absolutely delightful to talk with and took a lot of time to show us around the barn, meet the pets and farm animals, and even allowed my daughter to groom and lead one of the horses. Our whole family enjoyed the stay here and would certainly come back and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stayed here for a week this summer, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. The property itself was immaculately clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything a family could need for a relaxing stay.What truly set this stay apart and made it so special was the incredible hospitality from our host, Ashlie. She was so welcoming and exceptionally helpful throughout our visit. The absolute highlight for our daughters was when Ashlie took the time to introduce them to her animals and even let them help brush a horse. It was a magical moment for them and a memory our whole family will cherish.We cannot recommend this property highly enough, especially for families. If you're looking for a comfortable, convenient, and truly welcoming place to stay, look no further. We are already dreaming of our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice quiet getaway and very dog friendly

The property is beautiful. Owner did a fantastic job making it dog friendly. Entire property is fenced so your pup can be free to roam and porch is also gated. The property is a working farm so the Owner actually stays in the back of the cottage in an attached studio apt which it does not mention but Ashlie was great! The area is very peaceful but if you are looking for lake time you may want to look elsewhere. The public lake access is about a mile away but very very small and no room for parking or even a spot to sit. If your idea is to just get away and relax at the cottage then I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobi B.

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

Absolutely fantastic!

I must say, this is one of the greatest fines in all the years I’ve been using VRBO. As a premier host myself, I was totally impressed by this property and the host. Small beautiful farm and the cabin has its own private yard. My dog was able to roam without me having to worry and even exposed to horses. The cabin is beautiful and well equipped and I would stay there again in a minute. Breakfast on the front porch every morning and enjoying the mama deer and her babies in the fields. The host could not have been more helpful and a delight to talk with. We were looking for a place to just relax and wander and this place was the right choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025