A delightful yurt on a quiet farm, 15 minutes outside of Ithaca. This is much more of a cottage than most of the yurts I’ve stayed in, most of which give the feel of canvas-sided cowboy tents rather than tiny houses. Painted walls, trim around the doorways, real countertops — but you’ve still got the round walls, round central skylight, and some painted plywood floors to remind you it’s not your average vacation rental. My group was three adults and a 7-year-old; this place was well suited for 4, and would be usable for 6(which would require folding the sofa into a bed). There’s one bedroom with a door, and a loft area with another double bed but little separation from the living & kitchen spaces. The kitchen worked well for cooking for 4 – 6; there’s not a huge number of pots and pans, but plenty for a reasonable meal. Plenty of dishes, silverware, and glasses, including lots of kid-friendly versions. The wood pellet stove is thermostat-controlled and easy to use — just remember to feed it every 8 – 10 hours in the winter. The bathroom is quite reasonable, with some fun homemade shelves. The owners(who live in the neighboring house) are friendly; their two kids were happy to play with our young person, and did a great job of showing off the small play set and outdoors toys. Easily the most homey and comfortable yurt I’ve ever stayed in — and one of the most pleasant and picturesque cabins or cottages. Highly recommended.
