There are many obvious amenities on the property that our guests appreciate as much as we do ourselves. The large open lawn adjacent to the parking area is great for tossing a ball or playing fetch with Fido. Traveling dogs can stretch out after a long ride in the car.

There is a grassy lane that makes a perfect walking path to the other areas of the grounds, over 11 acres total.

This summer, we will be installing a raised garden bed with fresh vegetables for use by our guests. Imagine how good that heirloom variety tomato will taste in your salad or sandwich.

The apartment is one of two that are attached to a 6-bay carriage house. There are no shared walls between the two apartments.

As mentioned in the apartment description, our location is smack dab in the middle of all the action in the Finger Lakes region. Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Burdett, Trumansburg, Odessa, Enfield, Newfield, Hector, and Montour Falls are all within a fifteen-mile radius.

My wife and I are very proud to be able to take our turn as “caretakers” of this historic property. The main house is not included in the rental, but it still provides a very dignified and noble view from the front porch of the apartment. There is a New York State historical marker tells that the house was built in 1815-20, and was originally occupied by the Honorable Henry Fish, who was the first assemblyman from Schuyler County, and chairman of the first Board of Supervisors. Further history of the building tells that one part was originally constructed as a Masonic Lodge in the early part of the 19th century. As you stroll around the grounds, remember that you tread a path that’s nearly two hundred years old.

Drink in all of the joys and entertainment that the Finger Lakes has to offer, and come home afterwards to a peaceful night’s rest in the quiet hamlet of Mecklenburg.