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Living Room
Living Room:  Comfy sitting area in the main living room
Projector and pull down screen in the living room IF you want to watch TV
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hillsdale, NY
  • Catamount Aerial Adventure Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Catamount Ski Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tanglewood Music Center
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Room

1 King Bed

Office / Daybed Room

1 Single Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full 1

Toilet · Shower only

Full 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene Hillsdale Cottage Amped with Tech and Wifi

Escape the city and relax at our serene Hillsdale House, nestled alongside a picturesque creek and pond with acres of shady woods to hike and explore. Cozy nooks abound to decompress with your favorite book. The home is WFH and remote learning equipped with 1GB internet and several quiet spaces for work, zoom, art projects... you name it!

A quick 2.5hr trip from NYC. 5mins to historic Hilldale, 15mins to Great Barrington, 30mins to the Hudson Amtrak station. 10 Mins to Catamount slopes!

In addition to all the typical amenities and aesthetics you want in a vacation home, you will ALSO find:
- marked hiking trail on the property (including search for 6 fairy doors)
- NO pictures of someone else’s family
- empty drawers... waiting for your clothing!
- clutter FREE space
- iOS chargers in all bedrooms
- work friendly spaces... feel free to plug in if and when you want to
- serious WiFi: It is just as good as our WiFi in Brooklyn... WiFi extends outside... AND it still works on the porch and we have even had successful facetimes in the backyard.

More details on the rooms are below. We are new hosts, but we have stayed at some pretty sweet places and have a good understanding of what works and are learning along the way!

Main Floor:
Spacious chef's kitchen complete with double ovens, dishwasher and plenty of counter space. Large dining room is perfect for entertaining and gathering with family/friends and contains a newly renovated half-bath (powder room). The light filled living room boasts a working fireplace and plenty of room for gathering with loved ones, yoga, chess, reading, napping, chilling etc. The adjoining screened-in porch is the perfect place to breath fresh air and relax. Turn on the outdoor ceiling fan for a perfect breeze on a hot day!

Lower Level:
Snuggle up and chill or watch your favorite movies on the flat screen Samsung Frame TV. Enjoy the adjoining light filled art/zoom room… great for art projects, playing, remote learning etc. The lower level also leads out to the streamside patio area, which is ready for al fresco dining, grilling on the large Weber Genesis grill and gathering safely outdoors.

Upstairs:
4 tranquil bedrooms await… BR 1: King Bed, plenty of closet space, listen to the tranquil sounds of the neighboring stream as you drift off to sleep. BR 2: Light filled room with Queen Bed and tons of charm. BR 3: A perfect room for kids or guests with 2 Twin beds (plus additional trundle bed) and space to play. BR 4: This room has a twin daybed (might be the coziest spot in the entire house) as well as a lovely desk area complete with dual monitor setup… just in case you need to check in with the office while away. 2 freshly renovated full bathrooms finish out the upper level, which providing options of a walk-in shower with glass surround OR a lovely deep soaking tub for relaxing after a long day.

Smart Home Features
• 3 Nest Thermostats control the baseboard heating system
• Phillips Hue Lighting on main and lower levels
• Newly installed ADT Security System

Property manager

Jennifer Portland

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system

About the area

Hillsdale

Located in Hillsdale, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite and Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ebenezer II Gifts and Antiques and Hotchkiss Mobile Studio. Charles H. Baldwin & Sons and Hoffman's Pottery are also worth visiting.
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Hillsdale, NY

What's nearby

  • Catamount Aerial Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Catamount Ski Area - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Taconic State Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - 29 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 30 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 32 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roe Jan Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Cat Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Olde Egremont Country Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪John Andrew's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hillsdale House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Hillsdale Cottage Amped with Tech and Wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Serene Hillsdale Cottage Amped with Tech and Wifi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Hillsdale Cottage Amped with Tech and Wifi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Hillsdale Cottage Amped with Tech and Wifi located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hillsdale Town Hall, Community Library and Catamount Aerial Adventure Park. Catamount Ski Area and Taconic State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our time here

We all loved how creative the house was. The decor was super nice, had the plugs where you needed them in the bedrooms, kitchen fridge was big enough with the additional fridge in the garage (need that one also). We loved the screened in porch. We hung out there most of the time. The house was misleading from the street so I didn't think it was the house, but once I got out back I recognized it. Grounds were beautfiul. We got to see a blue heron eating fish and some deer. Overall a wonderful time, thank you for letting us in your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Berkshires Setting

The home is conveniently situated to all Berkshire towns & points of interest. The property is so beautiful; we all enjoyed the pond & bridge, large outdoor playing area, fire pit w/ Adirondack chairs, screened porch. The house is appointed w/ every convenience for adult enjoyment and needs for young visitors. We appreciated having every modern convenience while maintaining the charming ambience. I was also impressed w/ how immaculate & clean we found everything ( I am a clean freak!). I cannot overstate how responsive, thoughtful and helpful the owners were throughout. They truly went above & beyond. Thank you J&J for sharing your wonderful home w/ our family. We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Portland

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Hi! I live in Brooklyn with my husband and 2 younger kiddos. I really enjoy city living, spreadsheets, but also love spending time outdoors.

Why they chose this property

Our Hillsdale House has given us a place to escape the city… HOWEVER we still need to be plugged in wherever we are for remote learning and working from home.

What makes this property unique

Some of our favorite parts of the home include:
- Screened in Porch overlooking the creek (perfect for reading, have some coffee or a glass of wine)
- Hiking on the property (find the fairy doors we hid for you)
- 3 incredible spaces for working remotely
- Living Room is SO zen... BUT you still have a projector to watch whatever you want on the big screen
- All the technology you could possible want and the fun (puzzles, games, art supplies, basketball hoop, we even have a gaga court that you can use... just ask!)

Languages:

English