March 26, 2025

By Valerie Dimino

As a Rochester-based writer and editor, I value peace and quiet, productive bursts, and spaces conducive to creative energy. This highly introverted work also leaves me craving time with loved ones in a space that encourages us to reconnect and recharge. 

I’m grateful to have found a solution to meet all these needs, and I want to let you in on this little secret. Perhaps it’s a poorly kept secret, as I keep discovering more people amidst my own network who are familiar with this Upstate New York gem — but, even then, it feels like we’re part of a really cool club. And I want more of you to get to experience it. 

The Quiet Place Getaways is an exclusive collection of properties nestled in prime locations throughout the Finger Lakes region. As the name promises, the focus is on quiet — offering plenty of space to yourself and granting permission to slow down and appreciate your surroundings. The accommodations range in size to suit anywhere from 2-8 people. The business of bookings and communications is centrally managed by a lovely husband-and-wife team, but each property is individually owned. There’s clearly a certain standard to be maintained, a particular vibe shared amongst them so that, browsing the properties, you quickly get a sense of the brand. Not just any place would make the cut. 

Let’s take a closer look at 10 reasons why you should consider The Quiet Place for your ideal getaway:

  1. It’s QUIET! You’re unlikely to cross paths with any other people while at your stay. If there are other houses anywhere in the vicinity, there’s some sort of unspoken understanding that this is a place for peace, calming, and reflection.
  2. At the same time, it’s close to great food, wineries, trails, shops, and more. Naples, Canandaigua, and Bristol are a short drive, so if you decide to venture out, you’ll have plenty of options.
  3. Beautiful views, surrounded by nature, are a standard accommodation. Every property has some combination of deck, porch, sunroom, and/or fire pit, to encourage you to soak up your surroundings. You’ll feel like you’re in your own little oasis.
  4. Every property has a hot tub, and several also have a soaking tub inside or an elaborate shower, for an added element of melting away your stress.
  5. It’s well stocked with amenities — you’re away from it all but by no means roughing it. You’ll have that “off the grid” feeling while still having electricity, plumbing, heat / AC, and Wi-Fi! Each property has a fully stocked kitchen, making it easy to cook a meal or just enjoy a cup of coffee (which is also included).
  6. Each property is unique, with its own personality. The décor and thoughtful hostess touches demonstrate how much the owners care for their properties and their guests. You might be greeted by fresh flowers, a stereo playing soft piano music, flyers and coupons for local restaurants and wineries, or even a homemade loaf of bread. There are welcoming details at every turn. While the details vary across the properties, the general ambiance and the goals are the same, with a focus on relaxing and recharging. 
  7. These stays are well suited to all seasons. Both indoors and out, at the property and in the surrounding areas, you’ll have all the activities, accommodations, comforts, and gorgeous views you could hope for. In the summer, take a short drive to Canandaigua, Keuka, and Honeoye Lakes. In the winter, you’re minutes from hitting the slopes at Bristol Mountain or Hunt Hollow. In the fall and spring, the scenic drive to your getaway will have you in awe of nature’s beauty.
  8. It’s the ideal atmosphere for a couple’s getaway, catching up with friends, or a family vacation. Solo retreats are also an option, which I personally recommend for remote workers, writers, and any other creative types. It’s immensely productive! I’ve visited various TQP properties for each of these purposes. Slowing down and simplifying is a natural catalyst for reconnecting.
  9. You’re working with a small group of local people for booking and during your stay, providing great communication and helpful guidance. They can talk you through which property is best for you or what to do while you’re in the area. Throughout your stay, you’ll feel assured that every need is thoughtfully addressed. If a question or unlikely issue comes up, the owners are responsive and attentive. They want your stay to be perfect just as much as you do.
  10. For all of this, the price is the same as (or less than!) what you’d pay for a nice hotel room — and you’re getting an entire experience. Plus, there are no hidden fees. Unlike other lodging sites, every booking is made directly with the owners of The Quiet Place. This does mean you have to contact them directly via their website, email, or phone for availability and reservations — but trust me, it’s worth it!

All of this adds up to a justified investment in myself — my work, my relationships, my mental health, my overall wellbeing. No matter which property I visit, I always leave The Quiet Place wishing it could have lasted a bit longer and hoping I can carry home with me the sense of renewal and restoration it’s granted me.