Welcome to Big Brook Lodge, Florence, NY - a truly one-of-a-kind property that has served as a family retreat since the 1950s. Set on 50 fully wooded acres and completely surrounded on all four sides by Big Brook State Forest, this property offers unmatched privacy and recreation. It feels like your own private resort - and it's being conveyed fully furnished. The Home This spacious off-grid residence is fully self-sufficient, featuring a solar power system with circuit breaker panel, a drilled well, and a septic system. Comfort comes easy with two wood stoves, a propane-fired water heater and kitchen stove, and two 500-gallon propane tanks for convenience. Expansive great room with wood stove opening to a screened porch Full kitchen and dining area Mudroom and half bath with laundry Guest or in-law suite with full bath, living room, bedroom, kitchenette, and separate entrance Second...
Welcome to Big Brook Lodge, Florence, NY - a truly one-of-a-kind property that has served as a family retreat since the 1950s. Set on 50 fully wooded acres and completely surrounded on all four sides by Big Brook State Forest, this property offers unmatched privacy and recreation. It feels like your own private resort - and it's being conveyed fully furnished. The Home This spacious off-grid residence is fully self-sufficient, featuring a solar power system with circuit breaker panel, a drilled well, and a septic system. Comfort comes easy with two wood stoves, a propane-fired water heater and kitchen stove, and two 500-gallon propane tanks for convenience. Expansive great room with wood stove opening to a screened porch Full kitchen and dining area Mudroom and half bath with laundry Guest or in-law suite with full bath, living room, bedroom, kitchenette, and separate entrance Second Level A timber staircase leads upstairs to an open walkway overlooking the great room. A fully finished, carpeted loft offers flexible space for a recreation room, home office, or studio. Three large bedrooms and a full bath Master suite with bedroom, sitting area, and private full bath Each bedroom is individually keyed, offering potential to operate as an inn or retreat Abundant closet and storage space throughout Walk-Out Basement The lower level includes a cozy living area with a wood stove and sliding patio doors opening to a covered outdoor patio. You'll also find a workshop, storage area, and mechanical room. Outbuildings and Outdoor Features Generator shed for backup power Attached garage with overhead door Detached barn, filled with recreational equipment included in the sale: snowmobile, canoe, 4-wheeler, bush hog, lawn mowers, and tools. The barn's covered wing is ideal for firewood storage. Rustic one-room hunting cabin with stove - in need of light TLC, but usable with minimal effort The 50-acre property is fully wooded with mature hardwoods and features an established 2-mile trail system perfect for hiking, ATV riding, or cross-country skiing. Enjoy the open sledding hill just off the side yard - a favorite winter pastime. Located at the corner of Houlahan Road and Keefe Road, the property sits at the end of a 2-mile seasonal road that becomes a snowmobile trail in winter. A 1-acre parcel off the main road may be available separately - ideal as a staging or parking area for winter access. Financing available.
For more than three decades, Christmas & Associates has helped outdoorspeople turn their dreams of land ownership into reality. Based in the heart of upstate New York, our company specializes in the sale of recreational land and camps to hunters, anglers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustle of everyday life. Whether youre drawn to the wild beauty of the Adirondacks, the forests of Tug Hill, or the rolling hills of the Southern Tier, we offer properties that match every vision and lifestyle.
Our services go far beyond simple real estate transactions. We provide professional forestry consultation, detailed land-use planning, and full brokerage services designed to make the process of purchasing and developing property seamless and worry-free. Each member of our team is passionate about the outdoors and committed to guiding you through every step of finding, financing, and enjoying your ideal property.
And if you dream of building your own cabin, but don't know how to get started, Christmas & Associates can help from start to finish. We help you stake out the camp site, clear the land to prep for construction, secure the necessary building permits and then our camp crew finishes the job. Along the way, we work closely with you to coordinate project items, such as driveway work and power, well and septic system installation. Whether you're looking for a finished cabin or a hunting camp, we help you choose the right land parcel then connect you to the right professionals to get the job done.
At Christmas & Associates, our philosophy remains straightforward: deliver exceptional customer service and offer the highest-quality properties and cabins at prices that respect your budget. Every property we sell is 100% guaranteed, giving you confidence that your investment is secure.
To make ownership even more accessible, we also provide affordable in-house financing with flexible terms. Whether youre planning to build a family getaway cabin, a private hunting camp, or simply preserve a piece of wilderness for generations to come, were here to help you make it happen.
Call 1-800-229-7843 today to speak with one of our knowledgeable land specialists, or visit us in person to explore the beauty and opportunity that Upstate New York has to offer.
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Research Parcel InformationFrom I-81 Follow I-81 N to County Rte 26 in Parish. Take exit 114 from I-81 N Take NY-69 E to NY-13 S in Williamstown Turn right onto NY-13 S Take Metott Rd, Hayes Rd and Redfield Rd to Houlahan Rd in Florence From I-90 Follow I-90 to NY-26 N/NY-49 W/NY-69 W/Erie Blvd E in Rome. Take the NY-26 N/NY-49 W/NY-69 W exit from NY-49 W Continue on Erie Blvd E. Take NY-69 W and Taberg-Florence Rd to Houlahan Rd in Florence