Location: Hillsdale, Hudson Valley, New York, USA (120 miles to NYC, 14 to Gt Barrington, 21 to Tanglewood) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: House, secluded vacation home, vacation rental near the Berkeshires, vacation rental near Catamount, vacation rental near Butternut, vacation rental near Tanglewood
Enjoy the blissful quiet and beauty of Hillsdale, New York (Columbia County, NY), bordering Massachusetts and the Berkshires.
Situated on 148 wooded acres, this furnished modern home is secluded, but minutes from town. The view from the house: 360-degrees of trees and not another house in sight.
It's country living with quick access to skiing at Catamount and Butternut and all the recreational and cultural activities of Columbia County and the Berkshires. (You won't want to miss the Catamount Aerial Adventure Park ropes climbing challenge, the area's newest attraction.)
14 miles to the shopping, restaurants, coffee houses, theaters, and museums of Great Barrington.
20 miles to shopping, dining, and movies in Hudson.
21 miles to the symphony at Tanglewood.
19 miles to Lake Taghkanic State Park where -- depending on the season -- you can swim at a fantastic beach, launch and rent boats, snowmobile, ice skate, and more.
5 miles to the new Roeliff Jansen Community Library, where you can find books, art exhibits, special events, and hot coffee!
New York City residents: it's just 120 miles north -- a 2.5 hour drive -- to country living.
Boston residents: it's just a 3 hour drive west on the Mass Pike.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Upstairs only.
- Linens Provided
- Washer : In the house.
- Dryer : In the house.
- Garage : Space for 2 cars
- Off Street Parking : Large driveway.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : This house is situated on a single-lane country road, and the driveway is long and winding. There's plenty of parking space, but a larger camper/RV-type vehicle might not be able to get to it. Access is not guaranteed.
- Wood Stove : To be used only during power outages.
- Beds
- King Bed : 73" long, 75" wide (yes it's oriented sideways), with reversable memory foam/traditional 4" mattress topper
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : Two twin beds in each of the two upstairs BRs.
- Convertible Bed : Sofa bed (approx. Queen size) in the downstairs den/library.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Dish Network Family (50 channels). Plus over the air, includes NBC, CBS, local weather, This Albany, and a few others.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Extensive collection of classical CDs.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas BBQ grill. Renter can purchase/exchange add'l tanks nearby.
- Deck/Patio : Deck adjoins the dining room, with panoramic woodland view, includes patio table, sun umbrella, and chairs.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Rolling mountains of the Taconics in the distance. Mostly tree-lined panoramic view. No other homes, structures, or roads in view.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local phone only.
- Broadband Internet : DSL Internet provided via wireless or wired connection.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : DSL Internet
- Other Amenities
- On 148 wooded acres with panoramic woodland view and absolute quiet. No other homes, structures, or roads visible from the house.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Our kids have enjoyed biking, exploring, bug-hunting, fort-building, and other outdoor activities. Some games and toys available.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 21 years old minimum.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- 6 miles to Catamount Ski Resort, 16 miles to Butternut Ski Resort, Bike the Rail Trail, Hike to Bash Bish Falls, Swim the Ore Bed, Enjoy farm-stand produce (in season), Browse the famous Book Barn on Pumpkin Hill Rd., Hit the beach at Lake Taghkanic State Park (just 19 miles away). Check out the new Adventure Ropes course at the Catamount resort.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1200/week .. $3995/month
Rates based on 6 guest occupancy. There is a one week minimum for rentals.
There is an additional charge of $25/week or $75/month for each additional guest
up to a maximum of 8 guests.
Longer term guests contact us for rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
The Unique Benefits at this House
When we want peace and quiet, we've got it. When we want fine dining, it's a short drive. Dinner and a movie... we head to Great Barrington or Chatham. Fine wines... we head into Hillsdale to the gourmet wine and specialty food shop. I should also mention the people. In this rural community everyone knows everyone (and if you're new, it's not a problem). Just walk down the road, and you'll notice that everyone who drives by will greet you. Walk down the road to the famous Book Barn. Walk a little more and you can stop at the White Oak Farm stand where you can pick up some jam, BBQ sauce, or seasonal produce. You'll also get to see quite a bit of wildlife: deer, groundhogs, wild turkeys, other birds including Blue Heron (if you're lucky), frogs, squirrels, chipmunks, and domestic farm animals...
Home of the annual summer Tanglewood Music Festival and the Tanglewood Jazz Festival, and has been the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home since 1937.
Owner's Map of Hillsdale
"My father bought the land and a rustic farm house in 1949. I grew up in that old house in the late '60s, and after I left home in 1984 my parents sold it along with a portion of the land. They kept the larger tract and built a new modern home down the road. As my father was a craftsman and furniture maker, he designed the home and did much of the interior work, which included custom cabinets and doors. The house has a modernist appeal, with clean and simple, but elegant design. Many '70s and '80s homes suffered through the shag carpet era of lime greens and ornate golds. This house avoided that unfortunate trend using natural wood finishes and neutral-colored ceramic tiles. Today the house retains its original modern character. By offering it for vacation rentals, we can keep the property in the family for our two boys." -- Audrey
Property Photos
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- Hillsdale vacation rental from the front driveway - Hillsdale Vacation House near Museums, Shopping. and the Symphony.
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- Hillsdale vacation rental kitchen and dining room - Hillsdale Vacation House near Museums, Shopping. and the Symphony.
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- Downstairs master bedroom with king memory foam bed. - Hillsdale Vacation House near Museums, Shopping. and the Symphony.
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- View from living room toward dining room (right)
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- View of the deck and the side yard and tree line
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- Not another house visible from this property
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- Autumn view from the deck
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- View of the rock garden next to the garage
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- Backyard autumn view
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- View of our driveway, looking away from the house, toward the road
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- A visitor from the forest
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- Aerial view, house (top ctr), cleared field (btm rt), & road. Secluded: yes!
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- Nearby Catamount Adventure ropes park. Fantastic!
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- Nearby Catamount Adventure ropes park. We love this place. Opens in Spring.
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- Skiing at nearby Catamount (Butternut is also close by.)
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