Venster Tiny House- Your window to wilderness

Two hours from NYC, close to skiing (hunter mountain/ Windham , Kaaterskill falls, Woodstock, Hudson, Saugerties.
Book us and make Hudson Getaways your base station for all kinds of adventures.

Enjoy facilities of a bigger house in a tiny form factor.
Heat/AC,
Queen bed,
Hot shower,
Kitchenette, Fridge, Towels, linens, soap,coffee etc.


*Hudson Getaways is a small woman owned business. We offer discounts to our social media followers, to returning guests and during slow seasons.
**Its a tiny house in the woods. At 144 sqft it's way smaller than a typical house. It appears bigger in pictures though.


FAQ
Is my rental secluded?

Our property is 8 acres, exactly the same as seven football fields. From your private deck and the big window, you will not see any other houses as far as eyes can see. We added fence panels to make it even more private. We have attached a satellite picture of the property to give you a better idea. As required by zoning law, there is a larger cabin on the property. But it is far enough and visually isolated enough that you won't feel it's presence (at least from the feedback we got from other guests.) We are located in a rural hamlet and a mile down the road there is a tiny town with two cafes , two bars and two restaurants. But your place is one New York block distance away from the street towards tree filled uninhabited area, adding to the sense of seclusion.
We do have a doorbell camera but it only captures a small section of the deck. We can only see when people are stepping on the deck

I have never been in a tiny house, what can I expect?

The "tiny house nation" style tiny houses are around 144 to 250 sqft, ours is 144 sqft. So, we are on the "smaller" side. Our guests have commented that its actually does not feel cramped. You will have heating, AC, hot shower, flushing toilet, kitchenette for basic cooking, small fridge, queen bed etc. You also have a private deck and a private outdoor fireplace to make S'mores and to grill. Like the house the hot water tank is tiny. It can only hold 7 gallons. So on a cold February night. with 117 F average water temperature, the shower will only last 5:40 mins at 2 GPM. (actual test results). In summer /or with lower water temperature or/ with lower GPM , it will last longer. After that you have to wait 15 to 20 minutes for the water to get hot again.


Does it have a flushing toilet?
Yes. However , it is very water efficient at 0.1 gallons as opposed to 1.6 to 3 gallons for regular toilets. Pressing a foot lever gravity flushes it and then half press it to fill the water back .

Are pets allowed?

Yes ! We love pets. We just require that they should never be left alone and please pick up after them. Our cleaning company charges a pet fee. If you forgot to pay it or decided to bring a pet last minute, please leave the amount as a tip to the cleaners. That way the cleaners get to keep the money and then they won't report the pet to the cleaning company. This also saves us the hassle of going back and forth with the cleaning company, reviewing the camera footage and ultimately paying it out of our own pockets. Also, please keep in mind that the house is really small at 144 sqft which may be too cramped for some large dogs.

I work from home, how is the WiFi?

We have had multiple guests who worked from home during the pandemic. Our provider is spectrum (the monopoly in the area). Luckily, outages are very rare and get fixed promptly (you may have to restart the router). Speed is always good for multiple simultaneous video calls and movie streaming.



Do you provide firewood?

Not yet! You do not need firewood to heat the house. If you want to use the outdoor fireplace, look for 'Campwood' signs and buy from our neighbors.(Also @ Walmart, Stewart gas stations etc.)

What about Towels-Soap-Linens-Hot water? Is there heating/cooling? Can we cook?

Yes! Yes! Yes! and Yes!. Think of all the amenities a hotel provides plus a tiny kitchen. Hot plate, refrigerator, electric kettle, drip coffee, plates, cutlery - we have all that we could cram into the tiny space. Our guests use the outdoor fireplace for BBQ and smores!

Can I check in early? or Check out late?

No and Yes. Due to the super strict covid19 cleaning process, we can no longer offer early check in. However, we can offer late checkout up to an hour. Please inform us in advance so that the cleaning crew can adjust accordingly.