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"Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment

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Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

About this property

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

"Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment

"Keep Life Simple" – Blue Door Basement Apartment
Cooperstown Getaway | Peaceful Country Stay

Just 6 miles to Cooperstown Dreams Park | 16 miles to Oneonta All Star Village

Whether you're in town for baseball, a countryside escape, or just passing through, our “Keep Life Simple” Blue Door apartment offers the perfect place to unwind and recharge.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Otsego County, this cozy 1-bedroom apartment is located in the basement of a single-family home, with its own private entrance through the blue door at the back of the house.

Enjoy simple pleasures: wake up to birdsong, sip your morning coffee as a distant rooster greets the day, and wind down with a front-row seat to the firefly show in the evening. It's a peaceful place to reset, yet just 15 minutes from local restaurants and attractions.

Perfect for:

Extended family members supporting their little slugger at Dreams Park or All Star Village

Friends and family celebrating a graduate from SUNY Oneonta or Hartwick College

Couples or solo travelers seeking a quiet, scenic stopover

Baseball fans visiting the Hall of Fame in nearby Cooperstown



The Space:

1 Bedroom with Queen Bed

Sofa that folds into a daybed

Foldable Cot available

The entire apartment sleeps 2 comfortably. (up to 4 max)


Distances:

6 mi to Cooperstown Dreams Park

8 mi to Cooperstown / National Baseball Hall of Fame

16 mi to Oneonta All Star Village

17 mi to SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College

Need more space? The upstairs single-family home is also available to rent.
https://www.vrbo.com/en-ca/cottage-rental/p2977501vb

Follow your inner arrow and explore the HeART(wick) of Otsego County. We’d love to host you!

Property manager

Vanessa

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Farming classes
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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 complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
NY, Cooperstown

What's nearby

  • Bassett Hospital - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cooperstown Dreams Park - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Doubleday Field - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Brewery Ommegang - 19 min drive - 15.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪New York Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Upstate Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brewery Ommegang - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Doubleday Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf, Cooperstown Dreams Park, and Rookie's Craft House. Montezuma Winery and Bassett Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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"Keep Life Simple" -Blue Door- Basement Apartment Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

GREAT place off the beaten path
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Nice place…good location to Dreams Park!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This was a great rental. Close to town and the rental process was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Small, convinent and just what we needed for a place to stay for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Awesome location, peaceful as advertised and just a great way to celebrate Father's Day with my mom and Dad. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Nice place in a beautiful spot. The hosts were friendly and responded to my questions quickly. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Apartment was nice. Nice stay for a weekend of baseball.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We needed a pet friendly place to stay while while our son played at Dreamspark. This was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Peaceful and beautiful setting outside of Cooperstown. Convenient location to restaurants and The Baseball Hall of Fame. Owners were very friendly and responsive. The fire flies were amazing to see!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Wonderful stay. Apartment was clean and had everything that you could need. Outdoor was equipped with fire pit, BBQ and chairs. Very nice would definitely stay again. Great communication with home owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Great place to hold up for the weekend. Recommendation: If you bring a digital antenna to use the television in the bedroom to watch local channel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

A small basement apartment. Comfortable and cozy for one person or a couple. A quite serene location good a a base for visits to the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

It won’t blow you away, but it gets the job done.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Stayed for sons baseball tourney at Dreams Park. Place was great for my purpose. Early July, weather was very humid, a dehumidifier would have been good to have. But the place was very comfortable (has a floor fan and AC).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10

Was pretty clean, but the corners were not. The beds were extremely uncomfortable and load every time we moved or rolled over. The one thing most people want when staying away from home is a comfortable bed and decent sheets. Shower head was entirely too big for the size of the shower and shower floor was slippery. If some of these things were corrected, I would stay there again. Host was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

Just what we needed for a trip to Cooperstown to watch ball games. We traveled with our small dog who was welcomed here. A bit confusing initially getting in, "second driveway" was actually the first on our approach to the property thus the confusion. Futon bed was a bit unstable and LOUD with creaks, if the trundle feature was used it would block the exit. Everything needed a good scrub. Owners were very nice and accommodating. Welcomed us with flowers and snacks. Very relaxing area I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

We couldn’t tune in any TV channels on the TV and were unclear how to contact the property manager. The Sulfur odor of the water was unpleasant. Exterior lighting from driveway to the door were limited. Overall, the unit fit our needs. It was neat clean and as advertised. The setting was nice overlooking the trees and fields.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10

The property in its self was nice. The guest that stayed above me was very noisy. After asking for consideration nothing changed. The noice (running, jumping, dragging of furniture) took place from morning to night. I found that to be very inconsiderate and rude.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10

No tv and DVD player didn’t work properly. No clean cookware, all broken and dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10

Vanessa & Colton were VERY nice, and the place was clean. However, at the time of our booking, the description didn't say that they lived upstairs. Our first night there I got very little sleep due to all the noise coming from upstairs. Most of the evening we could hear a scraping noise ( I think they were redoing a room), and some loud talking-which didn't bother us at first. At 10:30 pm they decided to run the vacuum cleaner, from 11:00 pm-12:00 am they were stomping on the floor, and in the wee hours of the morning there were more scraping sounds. I was so exhausted the next day that I became ill, and we had to return to the apt. much sooner than planned. If it wouldn't have been for the fact that we couldn't get a refund, we would have left that day! When we first arrived, there were no towels, no "welcome packet" as shown in the pictures, no info on local businesses, attractions, etc. The shower is so tiny that I practically had my face against the wall and the shower head wasn't adjustable...and the sulfur smell was so overwhelming that we could smell it in our hair when we got home!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Just what we needed. Great accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

I stayed here for a few days while my son played baseball. It’s about 10 minutes from the Dream Park fields. I would definitely recommend for 1 to 3 people, possibly looking for a less expensive place to stay. The area is very serene and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

It was perfect for what I needed for a stay in Cooperstown while my son played at Dreams Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

My wife and I had tickets for a concert at Omegang so we decided to make a weekend getaway in Cooperstown out of it. Cute place that was perfect for my wife and I and near many local attractions. Vanessa was very hospitable and always communicated promptly to any questions we had. My wife and I said the place reminded us of our first apartment together :) Highly recommend brunch at Origins and the Farmers Museum!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022