Dreaming of an Adirondack-style home with acreage and a pond? Don't drive hours to the ADK...move to this centrally-located paradise in Homer NY. Just outside Cortland and quick access to the Route 81 corridor to SYR or Binghamton. A picturesque driveway winds through the property, setting the tone for the relaxed lifestyle that awaits. Surrounded by nature, this contemporary home welcomes you with a wrap-around deck overlooking the water — the perfect place for morning coffee, summer dinners, or simply listening to the sounds of the pond & bird-watching. Step inside and a solar-powered skylight above the entry fills the home with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming first impression for both everyday living & visiting guests. The large kitchen offers quartz counters with a center island, ample wood cabinets & counter spaces, open to dining area overlooking pond views. The open living room with vaulted ceilings create a warm lodge-like atmosphere and is highlighted by a brick fireplace hearth, with Harman pellet stove - known as 'best in class' for providing reliant heat. The main level primary suite offers a setting that feels more like a getaway vacation home, where you can wake each morning to calming views of the pond & distant hillsides. Don't miss the large walk-in closet here! A 2nd bedroom on the main level with a 2nd full bath plus ample hallway closet spaces. Also a main level laundry room with utility sink. The lower level has 2 more bedrooms centered by a large great room which walks out onto the back yard and easy access to hot tub. A kitchenette in the lower level plus a 3rd full bath is perfect for guests, in-laws, etc. An attached 2-car garage with stairs to lower level workshop. Beyond the home, the property continues to impress with open space to roam, a hobby barn with horse stalls and workshop area, and a stunning pond approximately 15 feet deep with a newer dock and stair access for swimming, kayaking, or casting a line for large-mouth bass. Whether you envision quiet mornings by the water, evenings around a firepit, or year-round outdoor fun, this property delivers the feeling of a vacation getaway without sacrificing convenience.