Skip to main content
Entire apartment

Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community

Apartment in Auburn with kitchen

Photo gallery for Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community

Property grounds - Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community (Auburn)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community (Auburn)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community (Auburn)
Interior - Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community (Auburn)
Interior - Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community (Auburn)
Located near wine country and the Harriett Tubman home, this private studio offers a warm welcome with a stocked fridge, basic breakfast items, coffee and tea. Enjoy access to a fire pit, charcoal grill and volleyball outside while feeling secure with 24-hour exterior video surveillance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 5784 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community

We are 5 miles south of Auburn. The Harriett Tubman home is nearby and we are near wine country. We keep the fridge stocked with milk and juice. We have basic breakfast items available as well as coffee and tea. Guests from all backgrounds are welcome! This is a private studio detached from the main home. A pin code lock is set up to give you access at check in time. A fire pit and charcoal grill is available for use if you request it.

We use an electronic pin code lock that automatically updates for each guest with a new pin. You can check in and out easily even if we are not available as you will have a unique pin code just for your stay.

A full kitchen was added in early 2021. It is fully stocked with dishes, cookware, etc. We do ask that you wash any dishes used, as dishes are not included with our cleaning process.

We have a Keurig, toaster oven, microwave, and refrigerator in the studio. The tap water is safe to drink.

There are two queen size beds and one futon available for use. Bedding and towels are provided. If you need extra blankets or towels please let us know a day before arrival so we can have them ready for you.

Guests have their own private studio, with access to volleyball, a fire pit, and a charcoal grill outside upon request.

We live in the house that uses the same driveway. We generally are available should you need something, but as access to the building is automated for our guests we let the guests have their privacy unless they request assistance.

There is 24 hour exterior video surveillance on the premises for your security.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outside is ok.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking 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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 784 square feet

Similar properties

Property grounds
Lakeview Crooked Cascade Cottage on Owasco
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 14 reviews
Lakeview Crooked Cascade Cottage on Owasco

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Only toilet paper can be flushed in toilet.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: With owner approval only.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The bathroom only has a shower & no kid amenities

Events

No events allowed
Possibly with prior approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is ok.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Possibly with prior approval
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Becker's Private Studio 2 Queen 1 Futon Great Back Yard Auburn
Becker's Private Studio 2 Queen 1 Futon Great Back Yard Auburn
Becker's Private Studio 2 Queen 1 Futon With a Great Back Yard!
Private Studio Great Back Yard Fire Pit Rural Farming Community
Becker's Private Studio 2 Queen 1 Futon With a Great Back Yard!

About the neighborhood

Map
Auburn, NY

What's nearby

  • Harriet Tubman Home - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Owasco Lake - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Emerson Park - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Valero - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sakura Chinese Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Simple Roast Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nino's Pizzeria II - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Harriet Tubman Home, Emerson Park, and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum and Fort Hill Cemetery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Private Studio, Great Back Yard, Fire Pit, in a Rural Farming Community Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Stay near Union Springs

Very clean, well kept, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian H.

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

Convenient place to stay

Nice place to park the boat and the ability to charge trolling batteries
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Second stay

Once again we had an enjoyable stay at the studio. The weather was a wintry mix of rain/snow and the studio was toasty warm and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Love this place!!!

We have stayed here multiple times and the hosts are awesome. Planning on next year. Than You
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

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

Great Stay Near Cayuga Lake

The studio was fantasic! The place was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Close to Cayuga Lake. Host was very responsive and will be staying here again! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Cozy and Great Location

Shelwyn was awesome to deal with. He responded ASAP when we had a question about the shower. Was upfront and helpful. He was in his house on the property but gave us our privacy. The last day of our stay he said take your time getting out because he didn’t have another booking following us. Worked out great as we were moving onto a bigger spot with the rest of our family on Saturday but couldn’t check in until 4. Thank you Shelwyn for everything and being so easy to deal with- we will be back !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig D.

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

Efficient Studio

We found everything we needed. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Just as advertised!

Affordable, quiet location, off the beaten path. Friendly and welcoming hosts. In the country, but centrally located near many of the Finger Lake attractions. Location works well for anglers with space for rig and exterior outlets for charging. Would stay here again next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

True to description

We had a very comfortable stay. The property is accurately represented in the description. The hosts were super responsive. We will likely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

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

Nice studio apartment!

Very roomy and clean. Owner was quick to respond to messages. The front door lock broke and he replaced it immediately. There was a snow storm the night before I was to leave and he offered me more time in the morning. Would definitely stay here again if I go back to that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Janis A.

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

Average but adequate

Hazardous, ice covered driveway. No driveway light or visible markings at the street at night. No water on 2nd night, so I keft.Not enough lighting inside, TV .very small
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Very nice and comfortable

Unfortunately, our stay was brief and marked by dealing with the sudden loss of a family member. I found the property very clean and comfortable. The interaction we had was through the VRBO app. which gave us much privacy. I would recommend this property for anyone coming to the Auburn region. I would have liked to meet the property owner. Unfortunately, during our down time, we were dealing with emotions. We spent a fair amount of time with family, some relatives having traveled from several states away. It was very nice to have this property to come back to during a very stressful time. The studio is equipped with cooking items should a person which to prepare a meal. I recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Overall, a welcome option for travelers with pets and EVs.

Nicely appointed kitchen. The provided Level 2 EV charging cord was generous and a great convenience. Some features were difficult to operate, perhaps until you got the hang of it (which we didn't) including the finicky wall switches for the ceiling lights/fans. It is possible that we didn't see the instructions, as it was somewhat dark overall (e.g. no spot light over the microwave or elsewhere in the kitchen, nor lamps near the couch or the chest of drawers). This made reading after dark difficult and made the controls on the space heaters hard to see. We used lights on our cell phones for spot illumination. Bathroom vent fan appeared heavily clogged with lint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brion E.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025