NEW GENERAC GENERATOR!
We are close to ski, hiking, lake, swim holes, famous trout fishing on the Esopus, the Emerson spa ( they have a pool pay gym fee)There is TotalTennis ( with indoor tennis about 20 min away), tennis courts nearby as well, plus the woodstock tennis club, and golf club. The new groomed Rail Trails.......hiking on my own land! A logging road up high, we are surrounded by state land. the views are amazing! and yet we are near woodstock village ( 4 miles to the green and Pheonicia is 7 miles.)
There are swim holes all over, and the Wilson park across the way has a lake, check for swimming ,but I think it's swim at your own risk.I have some 'secret' spots that I swim with my dog in the downstream from there,heading west.
We DO NOT have firewood. You will need to bring your own bundles, which can be purchased at nearby stores, gas stations, and some food stores......
FULL ON AIR CONDITIONING! we have split a/c/heat, plus radiator heat. toasty! and Cool!
and a Generator!
Featured in Cottage Style, and the Pittsburgh Paint Chart, photo shoots as well as famous musicians writing retreat, and house tours. This ca. 1900 barn/field home, ,has been newly renovated with windows, doors, insulation, electrical, and new baths, new cooks kitchen with huge Pro Thermador Range. We also have a dishwasher, and all appliances imaginable, even for baking. Modern country furnishings, 20th cent. oddities, and designer touches, including fine linens. The main room features a 11' high authentic traditional Woodstock Artist’s window with amazing mountain view ( room is now painted white). The kitchen is a chefs kitchen! Totally redone, and features , baking needs, roasting needs, toaster, Pro quality Knives and tools as well as many other items, a thermador range.
The house is a work of love, and it shows.
We have just installed a whole new AIR CONDITIONING system into the house for your summer comfort! Woodstock in the summer is all about the swim holes! There are several in the wdst area. we are near and walk to Wilson state park that has a Great Lake and trails. you can rent canoe and kayaks there too and its great for cross country skiing and snow shoeing as well.
The patio has a gate that leads one to the fenced in garden area with large fire pit and vege garden and lots of seating. Downstairs lower level is a huge couch and a large TV, laundry, workout area with water rower etc, and another desk work area and easy access to outside so its a great spot to drop off skis and boots. Upstairs, two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and a shower bathroom. tub full bathroom on first floor as well. In the warm season we have several seating and relaxing areas on the property including hammock, lounge chairs and seating and dining, plus two fire pits for your use. Another desk work area in the entry/LR, plus a huge dining table with ''L" shaped banquette for seating, working, or lounging.
There is nothing like hanging out in the Living room ,looking out the 11' foot artists window and see the mountain view, getting that roaring fire happening, and reading or relaxing.
Walk 10 min to the swim lake, *and rent canoe and kayaks. We are 4 miles to the village of Woodstock, about 6 miles to Phoenicia.
Full finished lower level has easy access to the driveway, for dropping skis, bikes etc. I have snow shoes in there, as well as, the washer/dryer. There is a caretaker for any emergencies, and a housekeeper for optional weekly/daily cleanup (maid service not included in rent, but for the departure cleaning) And snow removal is included.
No dogs allowed, no pets.
Winter: we have great heating system, as well as we include the firewood for your stay. We also have automatic snow removal, and an easy driveway with easy accessible parking too.
Summer: we have all air conditioned house, split a/c main floor, and upstairs are window a/c.
In Woodstock: Woodstock Film Festival; Maverick Chamber Music concerts; Bearsville Theater; Levon Helm’s Midnight Rambles, Farmers Market; The “Big Deep” water hole; Dharma teachings and practice retreats in the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism at the KTD Monastery.
Pheonicia: TUBING THE ESOPUS! FISHING THE ESOPUS! AND THE DINER! OH MY....
Getting Here: Trailways Buses from Port Authority (dropoff 1 mile from house); Amtrak – NYC Grand Central or Albany to Rhinecliff (20 miles from house); Stewart International Airport-Newburgh (47 miles from house); Albany International Airport (all major airlines, 60 miles from house); Metro North NYC Grand Central – Poughkeepsie (30 miles from house).
Regional Attractions: Saugerties Horse Shows (10 miles); Kaaterskill Falls (21 miles) Historic Kingston - Hudson River (13 miles); Historic Rhinebeck (20 miles); DIA:Beacon (49 miles); The Shawangunks (43 miles); Zoom Flume NY’s #1 Family Water Park (33 miles); Storm King Art Center (40 miles).
This is a year round paradise!
In summer enjoy water tubing or fly fishing on the Esopus, canoeing and Kayaking on the Hudson River, horseback riding, rock climbing, tennis, golf and bike around a beautiful reservoir. Visit the largest traditional Tibetan Monastery in the US, climb the beautiful Overlook Mountain or take a dip in one of the numerous water holes in the area.
The fall is absolutely gorgeous, and the Woodstock Film Festival always attracts a crowd. This is also a great time to enjoy apple picking, pumpkin carving and the wonderful foliage of the Catskills Mountains.
The winter offers plenty...Hunter Mountain is a skiers' paradise. Bellayre, Windham Mountain or Plattekill are also nearby. There's great sledding right in town on the aptly named Sled Hill. The iconic Town of Woodstock comes alive with lights over the holidays and is very picturesque. We also have snow shoes for your use, and its great across the way at wilson park for that as well as cross country skiing on their trails.
The areas beautiful lakes, mountains, rivers, restaurants, shopping and cultural scene provide plenty to do whatever time of the year you visit, but you may just want to stay at your beautiful rental home and relax by the fire.
* Please note, this site has all the details and the calendar is up to date. For payment, use "Book It Now". ** Lake is swim at your own risk, their rules apply, and may not have swimming always available, but there are canoes and kayaks to rent if available.
Sleeps 4 only, no pets no dogs no smoking indoors.
if a credit or discount has been offered, its only good for up to 6 months after the date offered.
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