We had such a lovely time staying at Annie's Retreat. We wanted to find a place that was comfortable and somewhat secluded, because we knew we'd be staying in and right around the house for the bulk of our visit, given the pandemic. When we drove up, we were so happy to see that the house was exactly what we were expecting. It was very cozy inside with plenty of places to sit and tables to eat at. We immediately felt right at home and had a great time enjoying our Christmas. The woods are right next to the house, and you can walk in via a path from the driveway. There is a picturesque pond with a picnic table just inside the woods, and it was a great place to walk around. The only thing we were surprised by was the tap water. The house uses well water, and it tastes heavily of salt/minerals. We ended up going to the grocery store in nearby Oneonta to pick up jugs of water for drinking and brushing our teeth for the duration of our stay. I wish we had known in advance because we were hoping not to leave the property during our stay, but it ended up working out fine. We absolutely loved our visit, and if you're looking for some calm and comfort, I can't recommend this place enough (just bring your own water!).