Location: Green Village, Skylands Region, New Jersey, USA (Chatham)
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Imagine a country retreat with a 45 minute commute to mid-town Manhattan. This 1800's farmhouse is situated on a large forested park with miles of paved hiking trails with walking access to playgrounds, horse backing riding, sports fields, and swimming. Across the street is a Federal Wildlife Reserve with additional hiking and animal watchings.
-Three Bedrooms (3 Queen beds)
-Two Full Bathrooms
-Well-Equipped Kitchen and Dining Room with bar seating for three and dining room seating for six
-Living Room with large flat screen television with Cable Access, Sega, Playstation and Wii gaming consoles
-Broadband internet wifi access
-Deck off the Kitchen leading to the Backyard
-Convenient to New York City - 45 min. direct train to Penn Station with private parking space
-Three miles from the charming town centers of Chatham, Madison, and Morristown with hundreds of
-Three miles from Drew University and Fairleigh Dickinson University,
Money Magazine has named Chatham as one of the top ten places to live in the United States in its August 2005 edition. It has also been featured in Forbes, Sperling, and New Jersey magazines as best places to live.
The house is located in a colonial village that is reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting complete with a village green, victorian fire station, and historic homes. The village was site of Continental Army during its preparation for the Battle of Morristown with many of the original 1700's era homes still remaining. It has a rural, All-American, feel, and yet is only a short commute (about 45 min.) by direct train to Penn Station in New York City.
A fantastic alternative for a family or group visiting New York City. Shop and see the New York sights - come home to relax in your back yard, lounge on the deck, or hike through the forest. The home has a wonderful open floor plan which is great for entertaining and conversation.
It is centrally located to several New Jersey Highways (78, 287, and 24). You are only an hours drive to the New Jersey shore, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Six Flags Amusement Park, Princeton University, and many more historic and recreational sites.
Feel free to ask us about our optional sailboat charter on Long Island Sound, catered meals, or short stays in our Manhattan apartment.
A sample itinerary with travel times less than 1 1/2 hours:
Day 1 - Train to Manhattan for site seeing and shopping
Day 2 - Day trip to Philadelphia (1 1/2 hour drive)
Day 3 - Hike through the local parks, stopping for lunch at the village sandwich shop, and an upscale dinner in either Madison or Chatham
Day 4 - Day trip to New Jersey shore town of Ocean Grove to enjoy the beach and the beautiful victorian shore homes (1 1/2 hour drive)
Day 5 - Train to Manhattan for site seeing and shopping
Day 6 - Take the children to Six Flags Amusement Park (1 1/2 hour drive)or go through their Wildlife Park
Day 7 - Relax at the house or visit our local parks or historic sites
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Located one mile from Federal Wildlife Reserve, located on a County Park with 50 miles of biking and hiking trails, Six Flags Amusement park, direct train to New York City
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan, May-Aug and Nov-Dec .. $1800/week
Feb-Apr and Oct-Sep ....... $1500/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Green Village
Direct train to Manhattan while still being situated in a country setting. The access to the parks allows for great recreational opportunities
Property Photos
- Front of home - Green Village, New Jersey Vacation Farmhouse near Chatham and a Train to New York City
- Back yard - Green Village, New Jersey Vacation Farmhouse near Chatham and a Train to New York City
- Kitchen - Green Village, New Jersey Vacation Farmhouse near Chatham and a Train to New York City
- View from our optional Manhattan apartment
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