Restored Germantown Farmhouse: Live In The Country, Stroll To The Village

This past fall I was tasked with finding a place for three couples to stay, in Hudson Valley. My husband and I are frequenters of the area and tend to gravitate to more secluded, cabin-like homes. The couples we traveled with were a little less anxious to be alone in the woods. This restored farmhouse in Germantown was the perfect middleground. At the end of Main Street, you have a nice (and quiet) view of the neighborhood. I made sure to wake early each morning to have coffee on the spacious front porch. The front yard is very large and great for play. The kitchen is so smartly appointed - everything you need for a stay, even if you plan on cooking and/or baking all your meals, was there. The table comfortably sat six adults and one child; we spent an entire evening enjoying cheese, wine and each other's company there. The bedrooms were immaculate and the beds/bedding very comfortable. The house was a perfect blend of barn-like character and modern touches. We were in need of nothing our entire stay. Otto's on Main Street was a great stop for breakfast and, if you choose to venture out, bigger towns like Hudson are just a short drive away. Kate was a friendly and communicative host who made sure we felt as though the place was ours. The only hint that someone lived downstairs was the (very welcoming) smell of fresh baking when we first arrived. I highly recommend the farmhouse for a stay - it was perfect for even us, a mixed group of varied ages with different preferences. Everyone in our party said they'd go back (and all of us dreamed of buying and restoring our own farmhouses one day). Well done, Kate!

We stayed here over a weekend with my Aunt and Uncle from California. None of us had been to the area before.

Kate's house was beautiful inside and out. The decor was tastefully done, with a fabulously complete kitchen - all you need to cook a great meal. The beds were really comfortable with yummy linens in every bedroom. The yard where we painted paintings inspired by our visit to nearby Olana and played soccer was gorgeously green, shaded and lush. The house is a quick walk from "town" where you'll find Otto's - a quaint and very well stocked grocery and deli with delicious coffee and morning pastries. Germantown is located conveniently in between several towns that must be visited for antiques, shopping, Historical homes and great restaurants.

We had a wonderful time at the apartment. It is specious, well equipped and in a great location. Highly recommended.

We were lucky enough to stay at Kate's beautiful home over Thanksgiving in 2014. We could not have asked for a more perfect home to celebrate the holiday. Every detail is thoughtfully curated - from gorgeous decorating touches to a FULLY stocked kitchen, a welcome bottle of wine and a generous wood pile to start a roaring fire - we really felt as though we were staying in the home of a good friend. Kate and her mom were available to help answer any questions or needs and could not have been more pleasant. Otto's Market and the General Store are a quick 2 minute drive and have everything you need to bunker down for a weekend of relaxation. I cannot wait to go back!!

We three arrived - me, my best friend who was in the US visiting from Scotland and my Cairn terrier - on Friday afternoon. The key to the front door was exactly where Kate said it would be. We were instantly warmed by the charm of the house. The separate and private entrance opened to a hallway and staircase up to the second floor. My dog, KC, immediately got to sniffing out previous occupants and told me where to set up his crate. The apartment is spacious, very clean and beautifully decorated. There was charm at every turn from the old fashioned toilet and cast iron tub to the wide planked wood floors. Every seat in every room seemed to envelope us in comfort. There was plenty of light coming in through all the windows during the day. The bedrooms were separated allowing for maximum privacy. The eat in kitchen was gorgeous, nice and big and was a great place for us to make and enjoy our dinner. Every amenity and cooking tool was provided.

We had the best hostess on the East coast in Kate, friendly and very helpful.

The beds were so comfortable, we almost overslept on Saturday. The area was quiet, despite neighbors being across the road. We ate out at a local Italian restaurant and then came back to sit on the porch and just enjoy the mountain air.

We were upstate to go to the NYS Sheep & Wool festival. The apartment was only a 20 minute drive to the fairgrounds. Very convenient. On Saturday, after a day of sheep auctions, contests, yarn, alpacas and roving, apple crisp and catching up with dear friends, we took KC to the dog run and played ball with him until sunset.

Peace and quiet was required for the weekend and that's exactly what was delivered. We would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to escape the big city and all the noise. We will definitely be back.

Thanks again Kate, for your friendliness and hospitality. KC thanks you too.