Farmhouse at Nova Maple Syrup Farm

Entire home in Hartstown, Pennsylvania

  1. 12 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 8 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Jake
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Dedicated workspace

A room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
Perfect for a family getaway or reunion trip for a group of friends, this 2200 square foot farmhouse is situated on 100 wooded acres which is also home to a working maple syrup operation. It can sleep up to 11 guests in beds plus one on the pullout, and more if using the couch and/or an air mattress. Fully equipped kitchen (all new appliances) as well as washer/dryer.

The space
There are several yard games available for some fun without leaving the property including corn hole, volleyball, giant jenga, can jam, disc golf, soccer, and more. Enjoy the fire pit (one free wheelbarrow of wood included, extra available) for some good old-fashioned country night-life. Take a walk through the woods on several miles of cleared trails and say hi to all of the farm animals (2 cows and several free range birds - peacocks, turkeys, chickens, guineas, ducks).

Pet Policy - Contact us if you are interested in bringing a pet. We're obviously animal people and would love to host your pet if it makes sense. Unfortunately we've had issues in the past and have put in place these rules to make sure this option stays available in the future.
- $25 per pet non-refundable fee paid before checkin. Damage deposit is included with regular booking deposit
- 3+ Previous profile stay reviews with other hosts, averaging 4.5+ stars
- Dogs
- Must be leashed outside at all times due to our free range birds and our pet dogs
- Less than 30 pounds
- Older than one and a half years old, no puppies or dogs in training
- Pit Bull, Rottweiler, and other high risk breeds excluded
- Trained, well behaved, and under control at all times
- Comfortable with other unleashed dogs, children, farm animals, and free range birds
- Crated when left alone inside
- Droppings must be disposed of
- Cats - Not allowed
- Spayed/Neutered, up to date on all vaccines
- Free of flees, worms, and any other parasites
- No daytime pet visits from guests of guests. All pets must be pre-approved and staying with overnight guests

Guest access
• Sugar Shack, Workshop, Barn, Pump house, Owners house are off limits. Please ask for a free tour of the maple syrup operation!
• No parking or turning around in the grass, please use only gravel/concrete.
• Smoking is allowed but OUTSIDE ONLY, please use provided butt receptacle.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 112 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 95% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 4% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Hartstown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Although this peaceful plot is in the country, it is only a 10-minute drive from many dining and entertainment options: Conneaut Lake (beaches, boat rentals, restaurants/coffee shops, theme park); Jamestown (restaurants, a zoo, a brewery); Pymatuning (largest lake in the state).

Meet your host

Superhost
184 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Nova Maple Syrup - Owner
Nova Maple Syrup was established in '15 with the purchase of a 100-acre property in Hartstown, Pennsylvania. The inaugural commercial syrup season began in late January of '16 with roughly 7,500 taps. Since then we’ve expanded to 22,500 taps covering 275 acres. How did we get here? During the winter of '13 , Jake decided to try making his own maple syrup with some of the trees on their 1.5-acre property as a hobby. He researched online, ordered the necessary equipment for a small-scale operation, and got to work. He tapped 50 trees and hung plastic bags to collect the sap. He and Hailee chopped wood and boiled the sap over an open fire at the back of the property. When the season was over, they had made 17 gallons of syrup. Jake, along with help from Hailee and some friends, continued to make maple syrup over the next two seasons, each year upgrading methods and equipment. Instead of using plastic bags that had to be collected and poured into a barrel, they were now connecting all the trees with tubing that used a vacuum to pump the sap to a single collection point. This, in addition to tapping more trees (200 instead of just 50) increased production to 50 gallons a year. Jake and Hailee used the syrup to give away as favors at their wedding in July of '14 in glass maple leaf bottles. Thoughts of producing maple syrup on a commercial scale began to enter their minds, so they started searching for a suitable plot of wooded land. They found what they were looking for in Hartstown, PA. After a successful first season producing commercially, Jake and Hailee had their sights set on expanding. Three more properties, totaling 170-acres, were purchased and set up for the '17 season. With newly recruited help, 15,000 additional taps were put in, making Nova Maple Syrup one of the largest producers in the area. What’s next? After non-stop work for the last several years, we’re concentrating on fine-tuning our processes. Most importantly, sugar baby #2 is due in November, so all of our ducks must be in a line before the '20 season! We may install a new sugar bush in the future if the opportunity presents itself. In the mean time, we are always expanding our line of products so follow our blog and social media to stay in the loop! Why Nova? A few reasons… Jake’s first business, a software company that developed apps for apple products, was called Nuclear Nova Software. This lead Jake and Hailee to name their first dog Nova. Nova is a Golden Retriever/German Shepherd mix born on Thanksgiving of '11 , and her silhouette is featured in the NMS logo.

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Co-hosts

  • Hailee

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
12 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm