Welcome to 'A Wise Getaway' Guesthouse

A peaceful retreat for couples, small families, and your four-legged friends.

This 800 sq ft Amish-built cottage is all about simple country living. Located just 2 miles from Keuka Lake & nestled on the edge of our peaceful 50-acre farm in Hammondsport, NY. It’s the perfect spot to unplug, unwind & slow things down.

We believe comfort doesn’t have to be complicated & pricing shouldn’t be either. There are NO CLEANING FEES or surprise charges here! The price you see is the price you pay (plus applicable taxes), which allows guests to book with confidence & focus on enjoying their stay.

***For guests bringing a pet, there is a ONE-TIME $50 pet fee***

Hammondsport was named one of America’s Coolest Small Towns by Budget Travel in 2012 & continues to earn recognition, including a 2025 feature in Country Living as one of the best small lake towns in the U.S.

* Close to award-winning wineries, breweries, NYS hunting land, and Waneta / Lamoka Lakes.

* Handicap accessible

* Pet-friendly — $50 pet fee

* Enjoy a cozy fire pit under a dazzling night sky — perfect for stargazing

* Blazing-fast Wi-Fi – 497 Mbps down / 11.4 Mbps up — ideal for remote work, Zoom calls, and streaming

* Charcoal grill (we supply lighter fluid & briquets)

* 2 Smart Tv's

* Rated in the Top 5% of homes on "Air-Bnb" with Superhost status, a 4.9 rating, and over 381+ 5-star reviews — so, you can book with confidence!

* 20–30 minutes to Watkins Glen, Penn Yan & Corning

* Farm visits available upon request! Meet our horses, pigs, and chickens.

We like to be upfront so there are no surprises!

Please Read Before Booking:

This is Simple Country Living on the edge of our 50-acre farm. Our home is nearby & I work from home, so I’m available if needed. We offer a private, whole-house stay at a value well below typical hotel pricing.

The property uses private WELL WATER, which is common throughout the area (Including my own house) The water is clean, tested & safe for bathing and cooking.

* Guests may occasionally notice a natural mineral or sulfur scent, especially with hot water. While filtration systems are in place & improvements have been made, it is not always possible to eliminate this entirely & this is normal for the region.

** Guests who are sensitive to mineral or well-water characteristics, or who prefer hotel-style municipal water, may wish to consider a different accommodation. The vast majority of our guests have no issues with the water, which is reflected in our long history of positive reviews. We recommend that all guests bring their own bottled water for drinking.

*** If a guest chooses to cancel their stay upon arrival & requests a refund, any refund will be processed only after the property has been inspected & confirmed to be left in the same condition as at check-in, with all house rules followed. Inspections are conducted during reasonable hours and may take up to 12 hours to complete.