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Hudson Valley - 2-Bedroom Retreat on 120-Acre Farm
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 800 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
Overview
Historic Renovated Cottage, sleeps up to 6
This 2-bedroom sunny cottage - originally built as a schoolhouse in 1847 and completely renovated in 2013- sleeps up to six people and provides guests a getaway on a 120-acre farm.
The cottage works well for friends' reunions, families with children, and as a peaceful, romantic escape. Writers have used the cottage for quiet inspiration. Climbers and hikers use it as a base for getting to the Cliffs and Mohonk Preserve.
Inside the Schoolhouse, the clean cozy design will leave you rested. Windows and skylights light the great, wood-beamed room where there is a pull out double couch, a renovated eat-in kitchen, and a dining table for six. The kitchen has cooking utensils, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. The Cottage has cable, a flat screen, Blu Ray, and WIFI.
The Master bedroom looks out on the farm and the second bedroom has twins that can be pushed together to make a king. There is an in-between room that has a stackable washer/dryer and an additional single bed. There are clean linens, towels, and fresh soap.
Just outside the Schoolhouse, guests enjoy using a Weber Grill for barbecues, sitting on Adirondack chairs and taking in the farmscape acres.
Depending on instructors' availability, guests can arrange to take beginning and advanced English riding lessons in our year-round, indoor riding barn or outdoors as they look up at the Shawangunk cliffs. Whether you ride or not, you're sure to enjoy walking the carriage trails, meeting the donkeys, ponies, and horses. Amateur photographers will love how the sun lights the farm the mountains, and the animals, etc.
The Cottage is a perfect location to enjoy the Hudson Valley. It is less than 5 minutes to the Mohonk Preserve trailheads and less than 10 minutes to Main Street in New Paltz and to the Village of Gardiner. There is a great variety of nearby restaurants, shopping and fun things to do.
About Tom
Although we never imagined living on a farm - it is one of the prettiest places on earth. We love nature and never tire of cliff views, the changing light, and the chance to see hawks, wild turkey, deer, etc.
New Paltz is a phenomenal place to live with a great vibe in town and nice people who love outdoor adventures, art, and delicious food. We used to live in San Francisco and thought we'd never live anywhere else, until we got here.
Come visit our farm. It's a great place to be. If you've got kids, they will love meeting the donkeys, horses, ponies, chickens, and our friendly dogs: Charlie, Oscar, and Olive.
Tom purchased this house in 2007
Why Tom chose Hudson Valley
The dead-on views of the Gunks. Early morning sun hits the rocks and the day begins fresh. At night we hear crickets, owls, frogs, and in the summer, we see fireflies as night sets. Hard to imagine a prettier place than LaLuna Farm.
What makes this house unique
The Schoolhouse Cottage has been a fun project. We like to make places nice...in this case, we wanted the Cottage to be the type of clean, quiet retreat we always wish for when we travel. We hope that our guests feel at home and enjoy the farm, the walking trails, the horses and animals. The Cottage is a perfect base for exploring the Hudson Valley.
Amenities
New Paltz House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 800 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 6
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Mountain View ...
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Garage ...
- Heating
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
- The bathroom is renovated and rustic...white tiles with blue accents and barn wood wainscoting.
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single , The twin beds can be pushed together to make a King.
- The MBR has a queen bed with an armchair and ottoman. There is a large closet and bureau. If you have an infant, there is plenty of room on all sides of the bed for a portable crib. There's a lovely view from the bed to the farm.
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- wheelchair inaccessible ...
- library
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- walking
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- groceries
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- equestrian events
- hiking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- rock climbing
- skiing
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(49 traveler reviews)
Don't hesitate! Lovely cottage, great location, wonderful hosts.
The Schoolhouse cottage provided a wonderful getaway for our family with two small children. With the cottage as home base we were able to explore the area, taking in New Paltz, Mohank Preserve, hikes and surrounding areas. The cottage itself is very comfortable and lovely. Tom and Julie were wonderful hosts, making us feel comfortable to explore the grounds of their horse ranch. Each day we said hello to the animals even got to enjoy a dozen of the farm fresh eggs. I can't recommend this lovely spot enough.
Beautiful, peaceful, a true treasure for those looking for a relaxing vacation!
My family had a wonderful time visiting La Luna farm! The cottage was neat and well maintained-the perfect size for our family of 6. My girls loved walking to visit the horses each evening and the views on the farm are just breathtaking. We enjoyed day trips to the lakes, mountains, and caverns and just loved seeing open spaces. We will definitely be back again-thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us!!
A beautiful, peaceful getaway
Our family of four (two adults, two kids ages 4 and 2) enjoyed a wonderful 4th of July vacation at the Schoolhouse Cottage. The Cottage had everything we needed, and we all loved walking around the farm and getting to see the horses. Tom (the owner) was very gracious and helpful. The location of the Cottage was great, being just a short drive away from downtown New Paltz, where we enjoyed having lunch, did a bit of shopping, and took the kids to the Hasbrouck Park playground. We hope we can visit again soon!
Beautiful Horse Farm
Cottage was delightful - clean, comfortable and very cute. Walking round the farm was a real treat. Perfect location to town and the Gunks. I had a great stay - thank you!
Wonderful Cottage!
My husband, toddler son, and I had a wonderful stay here last weekend! We got married a few years back at Mohonk Mountain House and were excited to plan an anniversary trip back to the area, but wanted to stay somewhere other than Mohonk as not to put a hole in our wallets! The Schoolhouse Cottage was perfect! It was even more beautiful than we were expecting and was super convenient, being just a short drive from town, yet also having the peaceful feeling of being far away from everything! The cottage was very cozy, quiet, and had everything we needed (including a washer & dryer)! Tom was great as well, checking in with us to make sure we had everything we needed, and giving us a tour of the farm where we even got to feed the horses! It was truly a great visit and we can't wait to plan a trip back!
Fantastic, as usual!
We just love coming back, and are already looking forward to our next stay at your beautiful house! Thanks to Tom and Julie who are wonderful hosts. Connie and Christian
Map
There is so much to do - every day. Here's a brief list:
Apple-picking; pumpkin picking; Art: Storm King Art Center and DIA Art Museum; Brew Houses, wine tasting, a whiskey distillery nearby; Cuisine...there are loads of restaurants to explore on both sides of the Hudson River given our proximity to the CIA, the Culinary Institute of America.
HISTORY: Huguenot Street - the oldest stand of functioning stone houses in America; Hyde Park is home to FDR's presidential library and Valkill where Eleanor Roosevelt lived.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Walkway over the Hudson - a famous and fun state park for walking, roller-blading, jogging, etc. Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park offer amazing carriage trails for hiking, and premier rock climbing.
It's hard to capture the area in a few words. Safe to say, the Mid-Hudson Valley is a piece of paradise.
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Rates & Availability
- Available
- Unavailable
Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $75 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $25 per person per night |
RATES: Based on double occupancy; children charged as adults.
DAMAGE: We ask guests to let us know if something is damaged and then we work it out.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancel more than 30 days from arrival to receive refund, less $150.00 service fee. Cancel less than 30 days from arrival will result in forfeiting payment unless entire vacancy fills (less $150 service fee).
NOTES: No refunds for departing earlier than date specified by reservation.
MONTH: 28 days, 4 full weekends.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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