Gracious Home: Summer Front Entrance shaded by 350 yr old Elm tree
Location: Woodstock, Catskills, New York, USA (2 m Boiceville, Woodstock 8, NYC and major airports 90 miles) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: estate house, swimming ponds, streams,river, deck, vegetable garden, mountain views, summer camp, apple orchard, hiking trails, fishing, boating, satellite TV, WiFi, art galleries, restaurants
Our 4500 sq ft. vacation home has spacious, light-filled rooms and is beautifully furnished with modern and collectable furniture and art. It is located in the mountain hamlet of Shokan, bordering the beautiful Ashokan resevoir. It is 15 minutes from the legendary village of Woodstock, NY which has a vibrant year-round art and music community and a great variety of restaurants, galleries and shops.
The estate is located 20 mins from most of the area's popular spa and ski destinations of Belleayre, Hunter and Windham Ski Resorts. Nearby Kingston, the first capital of the country, is a beautiful historic town dating from the 1600's, and rests on the magnificent Hudson river. Kingston has an active summer marina which hosts fabulous art art and music festivals and has many great restaurants and antique shops.
This historic farmstead was established by the Rev. Samuel Samson in the 1830's, and the old farmhouse was completely renovated in 2008 and has been converted to a highly efficient and eco-friendly "green" house. The newly expanded house sits secluded on nine park-like acres protected by 100 acres of forever-wild watershed land. The 9.5 acre farm is home to abundant wildlife and flora and there are blueberry patches, wild grapes, apple trees, and fish streams on the property.
There are two large lawn areas in the front and back fields and a large fresh-water swimming pond fed by mountain springs behind the red Dutch barn. The house has both solar panels for electricity and a geo-thermal system for heating and cooling. Also, there is a back-up generator for emergencies.
There are 4 large bedrooms in the main house: Master Bedroom and Guest Room with Queen beds ; and 2 additional guestrooms with Trundle beds that convert from two single beds to a King bed.
You can start your x-country skiing and hiking from the back porch, past the 1825 year old Dutch barn, a great new pond, a large vegetable and flower garden, crossing year-round streams and original stone walls as you find your way to Ashokan reservoir views up the back ridge.
From the front and rear playing fields enjoy breath-taking views of snowy peaks and brilliant autmn foliage on the surrounding mountains. Or you can just stay home and lounge on the spacious and sunny back deck or by the large stone fireplace in the Great Room and listen to music or read quietly on the shaded front porch. There is also a fully equipted Gym and TV/Recreation room downstairs as well as a Den/Library with a woodburning stove and flat screen tv.
In the summer there is private access a wonderful children's YMCA "Seewackamano Camp" 1/2 mile up the road on Peck Road. You can swim, boat, and fish on a large beautiful lake and children ages 5-16 can join a wide range of programs during the week There is also the charming and very convenient Avery Park down the road with tennis and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields, and a new children's play area and play set.. Within a 10 minute drive on Route 28 is the Emerson Resort, a five-star lodge with restaurants, shops and a luxurious spa where you can spend the day being pampered or explore the park grounds and river - a favorite activity with children.
Yoga/pilates studios are just 3 miles down the road in Boiceville. Local farmers' markets, great restaurants, all stores are 5 minutes away. Hiking and skiing the famous Catskill Hunter and Wyndham mountains are all within 25 minutes drive on main roads. The nearby Ashokan reservoir park has expansive waterviews and a beautiful path for running and biking. Fly-fish for trout and bass on the reservoir and Esopus river, where you can also spend the day swimming and rafting.
It is an ideal retreat for families or individuals who want nature, music festivals, art galleries and a place to explore. This carefully constructed "green" home is a warm sanctuary filled with unique furnishings, contemporary art and all the modern amenities.
You can see more photos on the web album listed below. Please check rates and calendar for accurate information.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Geothermal cooling units in Living Room, Sunroom, MasterBedroom and 3rd flr Treehouse GB, and ceiling fans in all bedrooms.
- Linens Provided : Egyptian cotton linens and towels
- Washer : new energy efficient Jenn Air
- Dryer : new GE gas dryer
- Covered Parking : The barn can be used for parking
- Off Street Parking : hedged circular driveway offers multiple-car parking just in front of porch entry
- Gas Fireplace : Master B has enamel finish "Tree-Of- life" cast-iron gas stove
- Wood Fireplace : Large stone fireplace in Living Room with original farmhouse beams for mantel
- Wood Stove : Den has classic modern Finnish woodstove
- Beds
- King Bed : Orchard GB ; has trundle bed with 2 Singles which converts to King Treehouse GB : on 3rd floor has trundle with 2 Singles converting to King
- Queen Bed : Master Bedrm: queen antique bed Boathouse Guest Bedroom: has bunk bed with queen bed/ single upper bunk
- Twin/Single Bed : Orchard and Treehouse guest rooms each have Trundle Beds with 2 Twin beds which convert to 1 KING
- Bunk Bed : Boathouse GuestR has Queen/Single bunk bed
- Child Bed : Unique Boat bed in Boathouse GR
- Crib (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 4 plasma TVs with cable, DVD, XBOX in Master B, Den, Gym/Recreation Room and 3rd floor GuestB Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library : Wide selection of movies and documentaries for adults and children
- Video Game Console : xbox in den and basement recreation room
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : iPod dock in Living Room allows anyone to play their music throughout house large selection of CD's in Den
- Private Pool : Crystal clear water, spring-fed swimming pond, newly landscaped and completely private, situated at the edge of the barn playing field.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Newly renovated kitchen with Jenn Air stove with indoor grill and changeable griddle and gas burners + beautiful new white enamel Double French Sink
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully range of pots and pans, Lavazza cappacino and expresso machine, Cuisinart food processors, baking dishes
- Refrigerator : filtered water and ice dispencer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Xtra large Weber gas grill with rotisserie and side burner - you can cook for 20 at the same time.
- Deck/Patio : 500 sq child-friendly Trex decking has plush outdoor seating with 11 ft picnic table, Weber Gas Grill, Outdoor Speakers and is accessed from kitchen and LR with steps leading directly to stream and back playing fields
- Lanai : Wide covered front porch has several seated areas overlooking 300 yr old maples, mountains and front lawn - perfect for summer reading and games.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : There is a newly landscaped large swimming pond ; a gentle stream below the back deck that fills a stone-lined small wading pool and several spring-fed streams throughout the property.
- Mountain View : Beautiful year-round views of surrounding mountains from almost every room in the house and grounds
- Communications
- Telephone : 3 cordless phones on each level with answering machine; some cell-phone coverage depending on provider
- Cell Phone : full coverage for most cell phone services
- Computer : New iMAC with wireless keyboard, colour printer, fax machine
- Broadband Internet : Cable modem and WIFI indoor and outdoor
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : extended WIFI routers
- Other Amenities
- Back up generator, New sunny Gym: computerized Elliptical machine and LIfecycle, exercise equipment, yoga mats, ; and Recreation Room with 50" Plasma TV, oriental rug, leather couches and large picture window facing southern apple orchard; Large spring-fed 50ft Swimming Pond behind barn
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : well-behaved dogs are allowed in lower floors with $100 per pet cleaning fee
- Kid Friendly : All children are welcome - there are several acres of open lawns for sports and many fish-filled streams to explore. YMCA Camp Seewackamano offers a great summer program for all ages and is just up the road.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : minimum rentors age 30 yrs old
- Smoking Not Allowed : absolutely no smoking indoors
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- There is a wonderful YMCA camp up the road: www.ymcaulster.org/pdf/YMCAseewackamano2008.pdf And the Emerson Spa nearby for full pampering: www.emersonresort.com/thespa Swimming and wading on the property ponds and streams. We play Softball, Frisbee, Horseshoes, French Petanque, Croquet and many other games on both front and back playing fields. Hiking to Ashokan reservoir views from back porch. Fly-fishing for Trout on nearby Esopus River.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sept 15-Apri 31 $600/pn 2n min FIRM, 8 adults MAX, $1600 3n weekend, $3000 week,
Christmas, New Years, Holidays...$800/nt, $4000 Week + cleaning + dep
***MAY-SEPT $10-12,000 month, $3500week. $700pn , $650 pn for 3 night or more.
NO SMOKING, 10 guests MAX, children and small pets welcome, $50 pn extra guest
Cleaning fee $250 -400, $100 extra per pet cleaning fee
Refundable $600-800 security deposit REQUIRED, $1500 for monthly rentals
Full payment + security required to hold reservations for HOLIDAYS and High Season
IMPORTANT!! check RATES and CALENDAR for accurate information.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Lux Designer Mountain Estate-Greatroom, Streams, Swimpond, Art
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Woodstock
Beautiful mountains and rivers, plenty of outdoor activity, festivals, Hudson Valley art and music year- round. Serenity, peace and nature less than 2 hrs from NYC.
Please check listed rates and updated calendar before contacting us and for accurate rental information.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The old farm grounds are special because we have open fields, woods, fruit trees and running streams and ponds all on the property. The house is designed and furnished so that you never have to leave - or drive - you can walk or bike 2 miles on same country road to groceries, wine store, cafes, farm stands, yoga, tennis, river and much more. The farm is secluded and surrounded by nature yet central to everything and is a very easy drive to and from NYC on Interstate 87.
The most popular large ski resort in the region, which extensive trails and and great snow. A great day trip for the family from the Shokan house. During the summer, there are many festivals and even
Belleayre Mountain is only 20 mins away and has great skiing in the winter and mountain biking, music festivals, arts and crafts fairs all year.
This small town offers it all: Well stocked supermarket, pharmacy, wine store and small restaurants in shopping area. Local tennis courts. Gas station with car wash. Local bank. Kayak and canoe rental
The Ashokan Reservoir is a very large body of water with a beautiful park where you can picnic, run or bike along the resevoir and have spectacular views of water and Catskill mountains.
Owner's Map of Woodstock
Cristina has a design enterprise and Michael runs creative digital company in NYC. We have a new baby sinceMay 2011 and are very child friendly. We try to spend as many weekends as possible at the farm with our friends and families.
The farm is also used as an artist-in-residence site and offered to artists who have been affiliated with our various art boards. We would like to expand this program to include workshops by the artists for the community and for the local schools. By renting the farm we can realize some of these goals and can continue to explore other creative community-based projects.
Property Photos
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- Gracious Home: Summer Front Entrance shaded by 350 yr old Elm tree - Olive, NY House with Mountain View, Wireless Internet, Kid Friendly close to Restaurants
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- Retruning to warm fires after snowshoeing in back forty - Olive, NY House with Mountain View, Wireless Internet, Kid Friendly close to Restaurants
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- Cooling off in the swim pond behind the barn. - Olive, NY House with Mountain View, Wireless Internet, Kid Friendly close to Restaurants
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- Back Deck overlooking stream, wading pool, apple orchard, w/Weber Grill
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- Large Living Room with Stone Fireplace, views of mountains and running streams
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- Dining Area with Art and Antiques leading to LR and lower Gym/Rec Room
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- Sun / Breakfast Room with views of Barn and Swimming hole
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- Den with Woodburning Finnish Stove, iMAC, HD PlasmaTV, Library, Queen sofabed
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- Main entrance
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- Master Bedroom with antique Russian bed, Gas Stove, rushing stream below
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- Master Bath with Double Sink console, Duo Bath, Tiled Glass Shower, Skylight
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- TreeHouse 3rd floor GB with amazing views of farm, woods and mountain ridge
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- Guest Bathroom 2 with Soaking Tub, Shower and Barn Orchard Views
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- Spacious BoatHouse GB with Queen/Single Bunk and Unique Child's Boatbed
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- Sunny Kitchen leading to Sun/Breakfast Room and direct access to Deck
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- Sunny New Gym/ Recreational Room: 600sq ft with 50" Plasma TV
Traveler Reviews (7)
Wonderful Summer Retreat
Guest: Tim
(Hong Kong)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11
Review Submitted: 10/28/11
The owners have done an amazing job of renovating and extending this farmhouse. So much character - but with all mod cons, including geothermal heating and cooling. The scenery is stunning. We stayed for a month from mid July to mid August for an extended family break, with an age range of 4 to 72 years. There is genuinely something for everyone: nature walks and hikes, paddling around in the swimming hole or looking for fish, visits from the occasional deer, or just relaxing over a couple of cold ones and a BBQ.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
My review.
Guest: Wendy
(New York City)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11
Review Submitted: 04/11/11
I had a great time. I stayed at the house during the Woodstock Writer's Fest and it was a nice place to come home at the end of each day. The home is in a very private, serene setting, which suits me well. I loved waking up to hear the sounds of the creek each morning and exploring the grounds. It's a unique place with beautiful art and artifacts. I will definitely visit again. My dog was VERY happy there too!!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.
Review of Amazing Woodstock Home #225436
Guest: Steph
(Beige)
Date of Stay: 12/20/10
Review Submitted: 01/13/11
I highly recommend this house!!! I rented this house for the week leading up to Christmas. It was amazing. The house was spotless and bigger than the pictures portrayed. There was plenty of room for my family to spread out (so we weren't constantly on top of each other), but the breakfast room, dinning room and living room were big enough for us all to be together. One small, but very helpful, bonus for renters is that the owner has clearly labeled everything in the kitchen. You don't need to be hunting around for glasses, dishes, pots, pans, etc. Everything is clearly marked. And contrary to the usual "rental", the house comes with quality plates, pots, pans, etc. And plenty of them! We had 14 people for dinner and had plenty of plates, silverware, and serving dishes. You feel as if you are in your own home! The owner left clear directions, answering every question I could have possibly asked. My favorite part of the house is the large fireplace in the living room. We sat there every night just enjoying the fire and each other's company. We didn't watch TV for a week!! (although you could, there are numerous TVs throughout). We loved this house so much, we hated to leave. Can't wait to rent it again!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Amazing Summer Family Getaway
Guest: Emelie
(Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 08/03/10
Just returned to Louisiana after a few amazing days at "the farm". The kids of all ages (from 4 to 42) enjoyed swimming in the pond, fishing, picking fresh vegetable in the garden and cooking up a delicious bar b q. It was a perfect getaway where everyone could enjoy being together. And the highlight of the trip was finding the crawfish in the streams - felt like we were back home in Louisiana !! Can't wait to take the kids back next year.
Owner response:In the process of "saving" 2 ancient apple trees by the swimming pond we created a new patio/picnic area which is shaded and breezy and is an ideal spot for lounging on the hammock and having lunch after a swim. Based on reports from our summer guests, this new site is one of the three most favored spots on the farm including the back deck and gym/rec room. We love getting pictures of families enjoying the grounds. Thanks.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Mountain Retreat
Guest: Avedon family
(NYC)
Date of Stay: 02/05/10
Review Submitted: 03/25/10
We are just getting back now after being at this wonderful house. The kids had fun in the snow out back and spent a lot of time in the family rec room. We had a fabulous time and already miss it.
Owner response:This summer there is even more to enjoy in the back orchard. We are planting a huge vegetable and flower garden next to the blueberry bushes. We are hoping that soon we can stock our summer BBQ's with produce straight from the garden! It's a fun project for all to enjoy.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/26/09
Review Submitted: 02/26/09
Beautiful getaway:The owner gave this beautiful house a soul: Awsome architecture,very high tech, and extremely cosy at the same time, very homy interiors we enjoyed every room, relaxed around the fire, and got inspired to paint by just looking from the kitchen at the barn in the snow. We also did a lot of skiing and snowshoeing in Bellayre mountain (25mn from the house). We have been there twice this winter and we are looking forward for the next time...
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