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Hilltop Retreat & Spa

Lakefront villa with fitness centre and Hot tub

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Escape to the Hilltop Retreat in upstate New York, nestled on 5 private acres overlooking Lake Otisco. Enjoy a full chef's kitchen, hot tub, outdoor fire pit, and games like corn hole and bocce amidst stunning views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Hilltop Retreat & Spa

Spring is here, great time to take in some hiking and waterfalls. Amazing Views of Lake Otisco await you at this stunning upstate New York vacation rental. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath Hilltop Retreat, nestled on 5 private acres, has everything you'll need for a relaxing Friends or Family getaway. Enjoy a full equipped chefs' kitchen, huge open floor plan, multiple living spaces, & our private 5 acres with the best views. Our vacation rental includes almost everything you'll need for a relaxing fun stay, from linens & bedding, shampoo & bodywash, ground coffee, Robes for the hot tub, and so much more. We offer the perfect place for those "Girls Weekends", "Fun Family Retreats", and Skiing or Hiking getaways. Guys don't feel left out, we have several golf courses close and many great upstate courses just a short drive away. Take advantage of the many waterfalls and hiking trails in the areas too. Spend time exploring during the day, and relax at night in the hot tub or sit around the outdoor fire pit and share stories with your friends and family. We have several outdoor games for use, from corn hole, to ladder ball, and bocce. In the evenings gather on the huge lawn to play some games or take in the amazing sunsets from the deck. Our 3000 sq. ft. villa has plenty of room for up to 8 guests and 2 dogs, to spread out and relax. Make sure to plan a visit to the many nearby wineries, breweries, restaurants, golf courses, & apple orchards, or rent a boat and spend the day on Otisco or Skaneateles lake. Take advantage of our close proximity to the eastern side of the Finger Lakes region and all that the lakes and surrounding communities have to offer. We are centrally located 25 minutes south of Syracuse & 25 minutes north of Cortland off Interstate 81. We are a great spot to stay if you have kids attending Syracuse University or SUNY Cortland. In the winter months snuggle up next to our wood fireplace for a romantic evenings while you watch the snow fall over the lake, or find plenty of wintery fun visiting the 3 local ski areas just minutes away from our villa. Song Mountain (10 minutes) Labrador Mountain (16 minutes) Greek Peek (25 minutes) Snowmobiling trails are just a 100 yards off the end of our driveway and easily accessible (NY Registration required). Unplug from your daily grind and reconnect with friends & family while staying at our home. Remember, you're on vacation, relax, recharge, laugh a lot, and have fun.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We will email you the night before checkout with a short list of items.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Smoking, No Visitors allowed (Booking party only). Pets allowed (with $25 fee) No Parties or large gatherings.
Quiet hours between 9PM & 8 AM. Must be 25 years old to book. (ID may be required) 4 Wheel or All-Wheel drive required in Winter
Spa rules will be provided upon booking. There will be a $400.00 Security deposit HOLD from 2 days before arrival until 7 days after departure.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: 2 dog maximum per stay.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

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Tully, NY

What's nearby

  • Vesper Hills Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Syracuse University - 25 min drive - 39.5 km
  • JMA Wireless Dome - 27 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Destiny USA - 31 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Cornell University - 51 min drive - 73.2 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Glen Haven Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Amber Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The View at Sunset Pines - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Retreat & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Hilltop Retreat & Spa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Retreat & Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Retreat & Spa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Retreat & Spa located?

Situated on a lake, this villa is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Otisco Lake and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Song Mountain Resort. Upper Little York Lake and Upstate Community Hospital are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Hilltop Retreat & Spa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property are beautiful! Plenty of space for everyone. The back deck is perfect for watching sunsets over the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Lovely home in a peaceful setting!

This was our second time staying at the Hilltop Retreat. The house is spacious - enough room for my family upstairs and my sister's family downstairs to spread out. We love the large open living room and deck for sitting. The hot tub is amazing. Everything was clean and comfortable and we hope to return again!

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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

Great stay

Amazing and quiet peaceful stay, just as advised
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

April E.

Great, peaceful location with a lovely view

The house was beautiful and functional. We loved the deck and spent a lot of time relaxing and enjoying the lake view. The hot tub was a great bonus. We had everything we needed for a peaceful stay.

10/10 Excellent

seana K.

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

First family vacation with grown kids

Love love this area and the home/property. We fixed dinner at home 2 nights and ate out another. Kitchen was nicely stocked. The view of the lake and the western view made for stunning sunset pics. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaydene K.

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

Peaceful with fantastic sunset views!

Loved our stay, very clean and the owner has provided thoughtful touches throughout the home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Perfect for a quick getaway!

The property was perfect for our family with lots of space and gorgeous views. We appreciated all the thoughtfulness that Jason and Emily put into making the home comfortable and enjoyable. We’d love to stay again when the weather warms up!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Five star stay

Nice weekend away. Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Beautiful Views

Property was clean, communication was great, everything was as advertised in the listing, a wonderful stay, would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chantal W.

Beautiful property!

Jason & Emily were great hosts and we had a wonderful stay. The property was very clean and well looked after, it had everything we needed. It was such a nice peaceful retreat and getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Bachelor(ette) get away

We stayed at this property to celebrate my two best friends that are getting married. It was in a great spot, very beautiful and perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

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

Great place for a snow day

A blizzard rolled through during our stay which made fire awesome views the next day. The woodstove kept us all super toasty and the kitchen had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen Devaney

Fantastic

The house, grounds and views were all awesome. The owners go above and beyond with thoughtful extras. Highly recommend a stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Girls weekend

What an amazing weekend at the Hilltop Resort. The owners think of the smallest things to make you as comfortable as possible. The property is beautiful and the hot tub was so relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Western Massachusetts

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

Our 2nd Five Star Stay!

We were so happy to return to this BEAUTIFUL property this time with our besties! STUNNING sunsets and BREATHTAKING view! We all enjoyed time in the hot tub and appreciated its proximity to Beak & Skiff for their Summer Concerts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alfred S.

Just What We Needed

The house was wonderful and just what we needed. Three generations of family could stay together when in town for a college graduation. Everything was organized and the house was beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great view

House is very nice and decorated well. The views cannot be beat! Owners are responsive and understanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Great location

We came up for Syracuse family weekend and had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, well equipt, spacious and private. Loved the hot tub and big screen TV. Very relaxing. The house website/guide was full of great info on attractions, restaurants etc. we would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again on our next visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Quiet, Peaceful Getaway

Wonderful stay in the mountains for our girls weekend. Beautiful and clean home. We only had one issue where the power went out (this was the whole town) and the owner was VERY responsive even though it was early in the morning. We would love to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

kevin s.

Peacefull and beautiful

It was a hot week in June. loved the place and views. Kitchen upstairs a problem for my wife and sister in their seventies. Need another zone to spread cool to upstairs. Loved the well water. I live on a hill at home with well water and cant stand city water. Roads were fantastic with no traffic, although it is a long way to anywhere. Only 5 of us were able to make it, but was a good time.
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10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Our 2nd FIVE STAR STAY!

We returned here, this time with our Besties couple, because we LOVE so so so many aspects of this property from the STUNNING VIEW to the well-appointed kitchen! We greatly appreciate that there's 2 bedrooms with King size beds AND the privacy of separate floors & separate bathrooms!!! We thoroughly enjoyed the main attraction, the hot tub, of course! Our friends enjoyed the wood stove keeping us all warm inside. Did I mention, this place is dog friendly offering multiple size crates AND dog bowls!!! We also LOVE the proximity to Beak & Skiff, cute local towns to explore, breweries, wineries & cideries! If you are considering staying here, go for it!
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Awesome!

Great location near the Finger lakes and close to Syracuse. Many activities close by, but that doesn’t matter, because its so nice that you won’t want to leave! Everything was clean, welcoming, and comfortable. The view of lake Otisco was amazing! It was so relaxing to wake up each morning to enjoy our coffee just taking in the view! The other views on the property consisted of beautiful wooded areas and rolling farm fields. Very quiet and picturesque! The property is secluded and situated on a large private lot with no neighbors in sight. This gave us a real break from reality, that was very much needed. The owners clearly pay very close attention to detail and care about the property and the stay of their guests. The wood stove and hot-tub put this over the top for us. We brought along our 1 year old Yorkshire Terrier who also fell in love with the property as much as we did, and he felt right at home. We highly recommend this property and we hope to return again soon!

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Looked great! Hosts have A LOT of rules..

We booked this as a place to stay while going to a family reunion the next town over. The house is as pictured and would be really great, but for the hosts. As a frequent guest of these types of places, with only high guest ratings, we are fine with average rules. Beware, these owners are VERY fearful of people staying there. My guests (registered) and I felt watched the entire time. Meanwhile, the oven was full of grease that filled up the house with grease whenever used, soap and TP ran out on day 1. While they offered to send cleaners while we were there, because of there rules, it wasn't worth the hassle. It looks like a great place to relax, we never felt we could.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall H.

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

Great Place

We had a wonderful stay at the Hilltop Resort & Spa near Otisco Lake! The house is beautiful — the living spaces are incredibly comfortable and made it easy to relax and enjoy our time together. The outdoor areas are just as impressive, with plenty of space to spread out, unwind, and take in the stunning, peaceful view of the lake. It’s a very quiet spot, which made it even easier to truly unplug and relax.There are a couple of good restaurants nearby — we especially enjoyed The View and The Loft — and if you’re looking for even more options, Skaneateles is not too far away and makes for a great day trip.The owners were fantastic — very responsive and accommodating from start to finish. Any questions we had were answered quickly, and they clearly take pride in making sure their guests have a great experience.We’d definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful, comfortable getaway with incredible lake views. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

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

Great weekend!

This property was absolutely gorgeous and served as an amazing spot for 5 college friends to come back together 10 years later to catch up! Everything was well thought out- from the labels on everything, shampoo and conditioner supplies etc. The view was gorgeous from the living room and the beds were all extremely comfortable. We had a wonderful stay and hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022