Perfect Getaway

Guest: Amy N (Dix Hills, New York)
Date of Stay: 01/07/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/10

The Waterfall House is perfect - the waterfall is great, changes daily, and so relaxing to watch. All your needs are anticipated and addressed, the accomodations are top notch. Very comfortable. We had a great girls' getaway, enjoying good food, wine and conversation.Took a trip to Woodstock and enjoyed the shops and local flavor. Just a great house, great time.

Owner response:Winter time is perfect to rent the Waterfall House. The fireplace and the waterfall views and sounds make it perfect to warm the body and souls. Bob

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Waterfall House is a gem!

Guest: Andita (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/28/10

We have just returned from a wonderful week in the Hudson Valley and Woodstock areas where we stayed at the beautiful Waterfall House. Staying here was an inspired idea. We wanted to explore the beauty and history of the Hudson region and having this house as our home base enhanced our experience. We felt like we were in the Loire Valley in France. The house is very gracious -- a delight both inside and out. Everywhere one looks from the house - the waterfalls, streams, swimming holes, wildflowers, trees, sky, hiking paths-- is picturesque and spiritually nourishing. The water is sparkling clean and refreshing. The beautiful views keep changing according to the time of day and light. I loved just sitting and reading on the porch and looking at the views. The house is completely comfortable. It's clear that every amenity was thought of. Great bed, great natural cotton sheets, light but warm down comforters. Robes, creams, shampoos etc. It's like being in a first class hotel but it's private and it was all ours. The kitchen was fun to use and had every appliance needed to make gourmet meals. Besides the great breakfast that was left for us in the refrigerator -- fresh milk, farm eggs, butter, bread, coffees, granola, juice, the house contains everything we needed to cook our own gourmet dinner. I appreciated all the spices, kinds of olive oils, vinegars, wine etc. It was great not having to go buy those things. We loved lounging around, making our own breakfast and packing picnics. We even bar b que'd. The house feels really cozy and is tastefully done. It is filled with lots of very good art, nice furniture and vintage relics of the area. The quality media equipment was easy to use and the library of books, dvd's, cd's that they've got were ones that I've actually wanted to read, see, hear and, in this cozy nest, we actually did that sitting in front of the fire place. Being in this house was a pleasure and makes me want to return to the area and to the house very soon. It was the perfect backdrop for us to enjoy being together. So much better than being in a hotel. We had a great time. p.s. The Saugerties Light House is A+ extraordinary.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: . Steven, Jane, Lawrence, Jean (-)
Date of Stay: 05/10/10 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

We enjoyed a wonderful few days here at your beautiful Waterfall House. The waterfall alone is peaceful and inspiring and so is the entire house with comfortable beds, great music, views and every need for living…taken care of. Having the breakfast supplies really made a nice comforting feeling. It must be beautiful in all seasons. We grew up in Woodstock in the sixties and got to re-connect with all the towns and experiences. We had a wonderful and rejuvenating experience.Also note: Your home is full of Peace and love and we shared it-thank you. The “Guest” Grandmother Jane xo

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Guest: Nancy & Mark (-)
Date of Stay: 05/10/10 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

We came frazzled and fraught…sorely in need of a little soul-care.We more than found it here. We basked in the peace, tranquility and incredible surroundings. We leave (regretfully), refreshed, replenished and full of life.Thank you, thank you, and thank you!

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Guest: Barb & Wes , Pat & Ian (-)
Date of Stay: 02/07/10 Review Submitted: 02/07/10

What a fabulous respite and a paradise for photographers! We loved all your amazing “creations” decorating the house – whimsical, charming…lovely!!...and a well stocked refrigerator and kitchen complete with Bagels & Merlot! We could not have asked for more! Many, many thanks for your thoughtfulness and sharing this very special place with us!

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Guest: Barb & Wes , Pat & Ian (-)
Date of Stay: 02/07/10 Review Submitted: 02/07/10

What a fabulous respite and a paradise for photographers! We loved all your amazing “creations” decorating the house – whimsical, charming…lovely!!...and a well stocked refrigerator and kitchen complete with Bagels & Merlot! We could not have asked for more! Many, many thanks for your thoughtfulness and sharing this very special place with us!

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A Piece of Heaven

Guest: lucy's Linda (commack ny)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10 Review Submitted: 01/18/10

I just spent a "girl's weekend "at the waterfall house and all I can think of is that I died and had gone to heaven. Even though it was in the dead of winter after a spectacular snowfall the house was as warm and comfortable as a spring or summer day. The sun was streaming in through all the beautiful windows that overlook the spectacular waterfall. I can't wait to stay there in the summer. The amenities were first class. Just those little touches that really make you feel at home. Fluffy towels, bathrobes, little quaint books and artsand craft touches everywhere. The house is cozy and comfortable. We were compelled to use the beautiful kitchen and cook our own meal one night that we ate around a beautiful candlelit farmhouse table. It is an experience my girlfriends and i won't soon forget. Great friends, great wine and the best ambience. The towns of Woodstock and nearby Saugerties are so quaint with wonderful shops and galleries as well as some world class cuisine. I cna;t say enough about this wonderful vacation rental except to plan my return ASAP!

Owner response:Love guests that appreciate the magic of The Waterfall House. Sometimes it hard for me to believe the Waterfall views from the house. I have been used to hiking miles into the woods to find falling waters. Just 2 hours from NYC. Waterfall lovers are welcome.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Guest: Amy N (Dix Hills, New York)
Date of Stay: 01/11/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/10

What a beautiful place to unwind and reconnect with your peaceful self. The house is beyond comfortable with amenities galore. A stocked fridge, cozy fireplace - there's no need to go out! But of course we did because there are so many places to pick up local flavor. Had a fabulous girls weekend sharing wine, good food and conversation - can't wait to go back!

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Great Year-Round Getaway

Guest: CR5 (New York; New York USA)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/10

This was my second time staying at Waterfall House. While the fall foliage and roaring waterfall were amazing, I have to say, the tranquility of a winter visit with the brilliant stars above and the cozy fireplace waiting for us was equally appealling. I took a long walk along the mostly frozen river, with the brilliant clear blue sky, white snow and blue-gray trees broken only by the fleeting brilliance of a cadmium light red cardinal alighting on a tree. After a weekend at the house, including visits to Woodstock, New Paltz and Hunter, I returned to the city feeling refreshed and invigorated. There was plenty of room for all 6 of us, and the kitchen was perfect for preparing meals. This is a wonderful, clean getaway in an amazing location for those in need of relaxation and peace.

Owner response:Winter is magical at The Waterfall House. Just imagine sitting around the fireplace and watching and listing to the waterfalls.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Perfect Ladies' Getaway

Guest: durka (Queens, NY)
Date of Stay: 01/07/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/10

Both spacious and cozy, with picturesque views from every window, this is the perfect place for a “Ladies’ Getaway.” Recalling the hours spent by the fireplace with friends, laughing and sharing the stories of our lives, will bring a smile to my face for some time to come. Proximity to Woodstock afforded us very satisfying shopping and dining options, yet each of us always very much looked forward to coming back “home” to relax and share wine and conversation.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.