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The Hideaway: Historic 235 Year Old Former Gristmill

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Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

The Hideaway: Historic 235 Year Old Former Gristmill

Welcome to the Hideaway. 235 year old former gristmill. A private oasis sitting in the hollow on Butternut Creek. Backed by brooks, bridges, forests, & fields. Perfect for a quiet personal stay, secluded couples retreat, or gathering place for whole family/friend group.

Find rest, relaxation, wildlife, outdoor indulgence, artist/work spaces, & more.

Cooperstown, Baseball Hall of Fame, All Star Village—25 mins away.

Available for media production, weddings, events. Inquire for details/pricing.



About Us:
The Hideaway is a historic 235 year old former Grist Mill sitting in the Hollow on Butternut Creek. Once producing buckwheat flour and cornmeal in partnership with Pillsbury, operating as a general store for the locals of New Lisbon, this property has had a rich and unique history serving as a community nexus for generations.

Over the last 3 years, we have been revitalizing this beautiful property to accommodate a new chapter of visitors and travelers who can add to its story.

Stay at the Mill and enjoy your private oasis. Backed by creeks, bridges, brooks, great forests, and open fields—an idyllic place for families, groups, couples, or even solo travelers to experience the eccentric and beautiful history that this home and its land offer, while becoming a part of its timeline.

Your stay grants access to the entire house and the surrounding 2 acres, where the house and creek are situated. Enjoy both indoor and outdoor rest.

Indulge in the surrounding wildlife, dip in the creek, and sit on the lawn amid over 50 species of flowers and trees. There are several outdoor seating areas for relaxing and sharing meals and memories, with both classic and modern outdoor grills to define your experience. Walk through the woods and fields, or take a 7-minute drive to Gilbert Lake. Retire with a fire, using the pit for outdoor evening gatherings (and s'mores!), or light the indoor wood stove and enjoy the warmth with a book or film, on the couch. The built-in western bar at the entry (constructed from leftover materials from the original Mill itself) is a fantastic area for card games, to cocktails.

Featuring the original 12-foot-wide window, our sitting area is perfect for morning coffee/tea, nature observance, meditation, or artistic creation. The adjacent entertainment area seats the whole family or friend group comfortably; equipped with an HD projector, drop-down screen with surround sound speakers, and ample accounts with popular streaming services for movies/shows not in our library. Video game systems, books, and board games can also be found on our shelves. There are options for everyone, including young ones! But please be encouraged to bring your artistic endeavors and hobbies as well—the Mill has always called to the creative at heart. Be inspired.

The kitchen is stocked with traditional tools, equipment, and utensils needed to cook an elaborate meal. The extra-long farm table comfortably sits up to 10 for meals.
The second floor sleeps 8 adults comfortably. There is a master bedroom with 1 queen-sized bed, and a connected bedroom with a lounge area that has: 2 queen beds, a queen futon, and a sectional sofa. Bedside tables and dressers can be found alongside each bed.

Please note: the bathroom (equipped with a washer/dryer and walk-in shower) is accessible on the main floor only. Bedrooms are on the second floor, accessible via stairs.

Built in 1790, the house features many idiosyncrasies of a historic and well-loved home. We are dedicated to maintaining the integrity, charm, and history of this incredible 235-year-old property; part of that includes rolling/tilted floors from age. Structurally secure and beautifully modeled, the floors reflect the time and use of the space, consistent with older homes. Please be mindful of this upon booking.

While we provide all the modern amenities and comforts you would expect from a vacation rental, part of the Mill’s charm is appreciating the antiquity of the home. We are constantly working to improve and innovate, and it is always exciting when more people share in creating our history.

Intended as an inspiring place for artists, creatives, and thinkers; the Mill is perfect for work and personal retreats; available for both film and music production, weddings, and events (inquire for further information); or simply a haven for the avid peace seeker, nature/outdoor enthusiast looking to indulge in the serene wildlife surrounding the property.

A popular destination for those looking to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame and All-Star Village in Cooperstown, being only 25 minutes away, tournament families regularly stay at the Mill and are always welcome.

Located in New Lisbon, we are minutes from the heart of town and the town of Morris. The Mill is a 20-minute drive from Oneonta.
Please note that this home opened with care and intention. It is lived in, and its character reflects that. You are welcome to stay and are kindly asked to respect it as your own. We are a pet-friendly home; your pets are welcome, too.
See you soon!


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Property manager

Robert Ramirez

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2,040 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure that full trash bags are left in the bins outside behind the shed. If the inside bin is not full, please leave as is and we will handle it.
Make sure lights and air conditioners are turned off before you leave.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
5 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
New Lisbon, NY

What's nearby

  • Cooperstown All Star Village Fields - 33 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Unadilla Motocross - 34 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Cooperstown Dreams Park - 43 min drive - 34.3 km
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame - 43 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Brewery Ommegang - 48 min drive - 40.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Morris VFW & AmVets 1417 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nina's Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black Bull Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Foolish Farms cafe and produce - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nicole's Family Dining - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Mill. Your private oasis on the creek with brooks, bridges, and forests pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total).

Where is Historic Mill. Your private oasis on the creek with brooks, bridges, and forests located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Gilbert Lake State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Bassett Medical Center and Rustic Ridge Winery. Cooperstown All Star Village Fields and State University of New York-Oneonta are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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