Location: Hillsdale, Hudson Valley, New York, USA (120 miles to NYC, 14 to Gt Barrington, 21 to Tanglewood)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
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.
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.
Just 14 miles to the restaurants, coffee houses, theaters, and museums of Great Barrington, 20 miles to shopping in Hudson, 21 miles to the symphony at Tanglewood, 29 miles to Pittsfield, Mass., and just 19 miles to Lake Taghkanic State Park where -- depending on the season -- you can swim, launch and rent boats, snowmobile, ice skate, and more.
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.
- Washer: In the house.
- Dryer: In the house.
- Linens Provided
- Garage: Space for 2 cars
- Off Street Parking: Two-car garage and 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
- VCR
- 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.
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Small table-top charcoal grill. Renter responsible for charcoal.
- 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)
- 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 (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- 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).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1099/week .. $3650/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.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
"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
The Unique Benefits of 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. Espresso or 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...
Property Photos
- Hillsdale vacation rental from the front driveway - Hillsdale Vacation House near Museums, Shopping. and the Symphony.
- Hillsdale vacation rental kitchen and dining room - Hillsdale Vacation House near Museums, Shopping. and the Symphony.
- View of the deck and the side yard and tree line - Hillsdale Vacation House near Museums, Shopping. and the Symphony.
- Master BR has king bed, which can be changed to 2 twins (as shown) on request.
- Not another house visible from this property.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #221705
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