THE RESIDENCE
Fully furnished 1973 colonial of 3000 square feet on nine hilltop acres, 1.5 miles from Colgate campus
The main residence contains 4/5 bedrooms, including 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 double bed, 2 twin beds, 2 full baths, and one half-bath.
The house contains all hardwood floors with cherry doors and cherry molding. Air conditioning is available downstairs via air vents that can bring cool air from the basement to the first floor. In addition, there are two air conditioning units located upstairs. Wireless internet is available using guest access. The price of the main house per night is $1799 for up to eight people. There is a $199 cleaning fee per stay. Taxes are included in the price. Note that rental amounts for Colgate Graduation, Family and Reunion Weekends may exceed the regular rates stated above. The Helfant house does not accommodate pets.
THE UPSTAIRS
The upstairs contains cherry hardwood floors, doors, molding and trim, a large master bedroom suite with a balcony overlooking the front woods, and distant hills, a master bathroom with slate tiling, and whirlpool tub, and a walk-in cedar closet. Three additional bedrooms share a second full bath with slate tiling. For details regarding the upstairs sleeping arrangements, see the map below. Upon request, a bonus twin bed can be made available in the basement area.
THE DOWNSTAIRS
The downstairs, with yellow-birch, curly maple, and oak flooring, contains a comfortable family room with a wood stove, a large living room/dining area with wood stove insert, a computer room, and kitchen plus breakfast nook. The downstairs has cherry molding, trim, and cabinetry throughout.
House includes a full basement with washer and dryer, forced cool or hot air from the basement into the first floor, two air conditioning units upstairs, and wireless internet connection. Upon request, a bonus twin bed can be made available in the basement area.