Blackbird Hollow Renovated cottage with Private Lake Access at Historic Hickory Grove Point

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Welcome to Blackbird Hollow, a beautifully updated Otsego Lake retreat that blends modern comfort with timeless lakeside charm. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, including two private suites, this spacious home is perfect for family vacations or seasonal stays in Cooperstown.

Guests enjoy lake access a short walk down the road at Hickory Grove Point (Six Mile Point), a historic lakeshore owned by your host. Here you can kayak, swim, fish, or simply relax while watching the sunrise over Otsego Lake.

A bit of history: Six Mile Point is featured in James Fenimore Cooper’s The Deerslayer. In the novel, protagonist Natty Bumppo (“Deerslayer”) tries to escape from pursuing Hurons along this very shore, hiding near Red House Hill before being captured.

Key Features

• 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths (Sleeps up to 8)
• Two Private Bedroom Suites
• TVs in Every Bedroom
• Renovated Kitchen with Modern Appliances
• Outdoor Deck with Dining for 6 + Adirondack Chairs & Chaise Lounges
• Mini-Split Heat & A/C in Every Room
• Washer & Dryer
• High-Speed Internet & Wi-Fi
• Off-Street Parking for Two Vehicles
• Adirondack Chairs & Picnic Table at the Point
• Four Kayaks with PFDs Provided

Current Ongoing Updates & Enhancements

The home is presently undergoing thoughtful updates to ensure guest comfort and style:

1. Fresh Paint & Wall Finishes
2. Furniture & Lighting Updates
3. Kitchen Improvements – New Dishes, serving bowls, pots and pans etc. 
4. Bathroom Refresh – new fixtures: new walk-in shower primary bath with glass shower doors, new walk-in corner shower Queen bedroom #2 with glass shower doors and plush towels & mats provided in all bathrooms.
5. Flooring & Rugs – refinished hardwoods, added area rugs
6. Artwork & Décor – simple art, mirrors, books, games, cozy accents
7. Storage Solutions – organized closets & extra hangers
8. Outdoor Enhancements – tidy porch/deck, new outdoor seating, string lights
9. Technology Upgrades – smart TVs in every bedroom and living room, charging stations, reliable Wi-Fi
10. Safety & Maintenance – updated detectors, stocked first-aid kit, fire extinguisher
11. Guest Convenience – house manual binder with instructions & local info
12. Laundry Area – organized, with bins provided
13. Cleaning & Care – professional weekly service + basic cleaning supplies
14. Comfort Touches – cozy throw blankets in living and bedrooms

  Distance to attractions: 

• Cooperstown Dreams Park - 11.2 miles
• Baseball Hall of Fame - 27.9 miles
• All Star Village - 6.4 miles

Standard House Rules:

• NO smoking 
• NO pets
• NO team parties or large gatherings
• A refundable Damage Deposit will be requested for this property.
  This is separate from the rental fee.  Click here for details.
• Detailed house rules/guidelines sent after booking.