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Hilltop Retreat & Spa

Lakefront villa with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Escape to the Hilltop Retreat in upstate New York, nestled on 5 private acres overlooking Lake Otisco. Enjoy a full chef's kitchen, hot tub, outdoor fire pit, and games like corn hole and bocce amidst stunning views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Hilltop Retreat & Spa

Lakefront villa with fitness centre and Hot tub
A fitness centre, Access to hot tub and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free villa. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The villa has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Tully villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the villa include Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We will email you the night before checkout with a short list of items.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: 2 dog maximum per stay.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Tully, NY

What's nearby

  • Vesper Hills Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Syracuse University - 32 min drive - 42.3 km
  • JMA Wireless Dome - 34 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Destiny USA - 38 min drive - 49.3 km
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 41 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Amber Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bloomin Cup - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Glen Haven Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The View at Sunset Pines - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Retreat & Spa pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Hilltop Retreat & Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Retreat & Spa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Retreat & Spa located?

Situated on a lake, this villa is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Otisco Lake and within 16 miles (25 km) of Upstate Community Hospital and Skaneateles Lake. Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Landmark Theatre are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Hilltop Retreat & Spa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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

Great stay

Amazing and quiet peaceful stay, just as advised
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaydene K.

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

Peaceful with fantastic sunset views!

Loved our stay, very clean and the owner has provided thoughtful touches throughout the home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chantal W.

Beautiful property!

Jason & Emily were great hosts and we had a wonderful stay. The property was very clean and well looked after, it had everything we needed. It was such a nice peaceful retreat and getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Bachelor(ette) get away

We stayed at this property to celebrate my two best friends that are getting married. It was in a great spot, very beautiful and perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

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

Great place for a snow day

A blizzard rolled through during our stay which made fire awesome views the next day. The woodstove kept us all super toasty and the kitchen had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen Devaney

Fantastic

The house, grounds and views were all awesome. The owners go above and beyond with thoughtful extras. Highly recommend a stay here.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Girls weekend

What an amazing weekend at the Hilltop Resort. The owners think of the smallest things to make you as comfortable as possible. The property is beautiful and the hot tub was so relaxing.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alfred S.

Just What We Needed

The house was wonderful and just what we needed. Three generations of family could stay together when in town for a college graduation. Everything was organized and the house was beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Western Massachusetts

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

Our 2nd Five Star Stay!

We were so happy to return to this BEAUTIFUL property this time with our besties! STUNNING sunsets and BREATHTAKING view! We all enjoyed time in the hot tub and appreciated its proximity to Beak & Skiff for their Summer Concerts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great view

House is very nice and decorated well. The views cannot be beat! Owners are responsive and understanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Quiet, Peaceful Getaway

Wonderful stay in the mountains for our girls weekend. Beautiful and clean home. We only had one issue where the power went out (this was the whole town) and the owner was VERY responsive even though it was early in the morning. We would love to come back!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kevin s.

Peacefull and beautiful

It was a hot week in June. loved the place and views. Kitchen upstairs a problem for my wife and sister in their seventies. Need another zone to spread cool to upstairs. Loved the well water. I live on a hill at home with well water and cant stand city water. Roads were fantastic with no traffic, although it is a long way to anywhere. Only 5 of us were able to make it, but was a good time.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Our 2nd FIVE STAR STAY!

We returned here, this time with our Besties couple, because we LOVE so so so many aspects of this property from the STUNNING VIEW to the well-appointed kitchen! We greatly appreciate that there's 2 bedrooms with King size beds AND the privacy of separate floors & separate bathrooms!!! We thoroughly enjoyed the main attraction, the hot tub, of course! Our friends enjoyed the wood stove keeping us all warm inside. Did I mention, this place is dog friendly offering multiple size crates AND dog bowls!!! We also LOVE the proximity to Beak & Skiff, cute local towns to explore, breweries, wineries & cideries! If you are considering staying here, go for it!

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Looked great! Hosts have A LOT of rules..

We booked this as a place to stay while going to a family reunion the next town over. The house is as pictured and would be really great, but for the hosts. As a frequent guest of these types of places, with only high guest ratings, we are fine with average rules. Beware, these owners are VERY fearful of people staying there. My guests (registered) and I felt watched the entire time. Meanwhile, the oven was full of grease that filled up the house with grease whenever used, soap and TP ran out on day 1. While they offered to send cleaners while we were there, because of there rules, it wasn't worth the hassle. It looks like a great place to relax, we never felt we could.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Perfect for a quick getaway!

The property was perfect for our family with lots of space and gorgeous views. We appreciated all the thoughtfulness that Jason and Emily put into making the home comfortable and enjoyable. We’d love to stay again when the weather warms up!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Awesome!

Great location near the Finger lakes and close to Syracuse. Many activities close by, but that doesn’t matter, because its so nice that you won’t want to leave! Everything was clean, welcoming, and comfortable. The view of lake Otisco was amazing! It was so relaxing to wake up each morning to enjoy our coffee just taking in the view! The other views on the property consisted of beautiful wooded areas and rolling farm fields. Very quiet and picturesque! The property is secluded and situated on a large private lot with no neighbors in sight. This gave us a real break from reality, that was very much needed. The owners clearly pay very close attention to detail and care about the property and the stay of their guests. The wood stove and hot-tub put this over the top for us. We brought along our 1 year old Yorkshire Terrier who also fell in love with the property as much as we did, and he felt right at home. We highly recommend this property and we hope to return again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Beautiful Views

Property was clean, communication was great, everything was as advertised in the listing, a wonderful stay, would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Five star stay

Nice weekend away. Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Great location

We came up for Syracuse family weekend and had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, well equipt, spacious and private. Loved the hot tub and big screen TV. Very relaxing. The house website/guide was full of great info on attractions, restaurants etc. we would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again on our next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

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

Great weekend!

This property was absolutely gorgeous and served as an amazing spot for 5 college friends to come back together 10 years later to catch up! Everything was well thought out- from the labels on everything, shampoo and conditioner supplies etc. The view was gorgeous from the living room and the beds were all extremely comfortable. We had a wonderful stay and hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yaara

The perfect place for a friends or family reunion!

The house, the view, the accessories, the details, the hot tub, the fire pit, the games in the garage, even the swings, everything was perfect. The place looks exactly and maybe even better than the photos. We all wanted to stay forever.

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

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

Lovely property overlooking Otisco Lake

Clean, well appointed property. Hosts were very responsive to our needs. We had our daughters family with us and the setup worked wonderful with each of us both having plenty of space and privacy. Close to nice local restaurants and golf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Girls Weekend

Beautiful property. Lovely hosts. My girl friends from college and I had a wonderful time relaxing in this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Awesome property

We booked this to see a concert at Beak and Skiff and brought some family along for the trip. Great location, remote but not far from anything; close to Syracuse and Skaneatles. Large house and property with comfortable arrangements. Owner communication was perfect, we’ll be looking to book again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Western Massachusetts

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

Beautiful Property!

Has an incredible view, which was so neat to wake up to each morning, and the sunsets are a light show in and of themselves, different every night! We loved the different areas/options outside for hanging out, fire pit, deck, hammocks, and of course our favorite, the hot tub/jacuzzi. Landscaping well manicured, lots of yard for the dogs to stretch their legs, and we even had some visitors one morning, a doe and her baby! Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, pots & pans, utensils, etc. They even have 2 large wire crates and food & water dishes for the dogs!!! Flexible space for multiple couples, families, etc., plenty of room to spread out. Great game room on first floor! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022