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A MAGIC SPOT: Booking all year. The perfect spring/summer mountaintop location.

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Stephentown, NY
  • Place, Zema's Nursery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherry Plain State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

Cherry

1 Queen Bed

Maple

1 Queen Bed

The Back Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Maple

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A MAGIC SPOT: Booking all year. The perfect spring/summer mountaintop location.

Springtime at The Magic Spot! It's beautiful here, very private and quiet. You're in the woods, with birds, critters, tulips (1200), lilacs and lots of rare lilies. Perfect for families. Art and books in every room. The excellent kitchen makes the chefs smile. The Magic Spot is on a mountaintop, with cool mountain breezes, even in the hottest weather. Outdoor hot tub available. Good guitars available too - if you need one. An excellent, comfortable, vacation house.

Hiking/birding/guided mushrooming. Nearby State Park for swimming. Near Tanglewood, Mass Moca, Clark Art Inst.

IMPORTANT: Weekday BASE PRICE $200 for 2 bedrooms. Additional bedrooms $50 per room . Summer weekends $300/entire house. Discounts available. Electric surcharge $25/day if you use AC. (Sorry, but it can't be helped.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No Loud noise after 10 pm
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Turn off heat
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Owner available 8am. - 8pm. Available 24 hours if emergency. $25 per day electric surcharge if AC us used.
Dogs left alone must be crated or put in the comfortable back room w sheets covering furniture. This is a safety factor if I need to enter the house .
RENTAL AGREEMENT: Base price: $200/1 or 2 bedrooms per night. $50 per additional bedroom. EG: $250/3 bedrooms. $300/4bedrooms. .

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Loud noise after 10 pm
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Stephentown

Located in Stephentown, this holiday home is in the mountains. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Berkshire Retreat Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Zema's Nursery and Mountain Coaster. Alpine Super Slide and Sand Lake Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Stephentown, NY

What's nearby

  • Zema's Nursery - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Cherry Plain State Park - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Taconic Ridge State Forest - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Shatford Memorial Park - 12 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - 13 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 30 min drive
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Norte Azul Cantina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird & Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Diviner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪17 Cherry Plain Square - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A MAGIC SPOT: Booking all year. The perfect spring/summer mountaintop location. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at A MAGIC SPOT: Booking all year. The perfect spring/summer mountaintop location.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A MAGIC SPOT: Booking all year. The perfect spring/summer mountaintop location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A MAGIC SPOT: Booking all year. The perfect spring/summer mountaintop location.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A MAGIC SPOT: Booking all year. The perfect spring/summer mountaintop location. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cherry Plain State Park, Zema's Nursery and Taconic Ridge State Forest. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Mountain Coaster are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jess d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect country oasis
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shylee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We had a great time watching the birds and playing outside! I'd definitely recommend this property after the flowers bloom because I can only imagine how much prettier it is. Host was responsive and checked in daily. We were a little shocked by the extra cost for bedrooms but if you read the description it is in there!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

The house was the perfect place to lay our heads and enjoy a night at Tanglewood before continuing on our road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great homey house. Owners wonderful!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah May D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was just what we needed - a dog friendly home with enough beds for our group of 8 to lay our heads after a nighttime show at Tanglewood. The house is a quiet retreat well off the beaten path. Robb is a kind and thorough host with excellent knowledge of local shops, vendors, and places to visit (try the cheeses!!).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

James Taylor at Tanglewood

We came up from NJ to see James Taylor at Tanglewood and needed someplace to stay with the dog. This property fit the bill.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value and nice host.

Robb was a wonderful host. We appreciated his flexibility with check in time and the local cheese he provided for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique property

Enjoyed our stay there while we visited with area families. Saw wildlife all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Stephentown

Stay for the weekend well visiting family in Troy new york.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect way point

We stopped overnight for a place to sleep between Rochester and Boston. The owner was very friendly and shared some delicious cheese.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashok P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

We had three adults, a dog, and 6 month old baby for the weekend, and enjoyed our visit. The owners communicated well and very very welcoming and hospitable to all of us, including the dog! Also gave us great food recommendations for the area. Would definitely return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

We were only here for a short time, host is very kind and gave us all the information needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Ski weekend at Jiminy Peak

Property served our needs very well. Comfortable and well-maintained. Owner lives next door and came to greet and orient us upon arrival and to say goodbye when we left. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2022
IMPORTANT HEADS UP TO HOSTS. I initially gave Rick a very low star rating. When he saw that, he immediately got in touch, asking what was wrong. We had a detailed exchange. After I explained all that had been problematic, he apologized sincerely. (And even with grace and humor.) After our conversation, I would be comfortable renting to him again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like staying at a friends house

Cute, eclectic house with everything you would ever need. The maple room bed is super comfy and has a huge bathroom. Fresh flowers and shoveled path were a nice welcome on a dark, dreary, snowy day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Service of Fire Apparatus/Troy NY

The owner met us on site. The house was very clean and orderly. Everything about the property screams well maintained. We will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vyacheslav G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We did not go because of the weather. But the manager of the property was very nice to us and understand that. We are really looking forward to book this property again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mo J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome hideaway in the woods

Robb was a very gracious and sweet host with great info to share about the area and answered all my questions before and after checking in. I loved the house and what it had to offer. Would love to come back. Thank you Robb!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two Weeks in mid July 2020

A comfortable, country get-away with all the conveniences of home. The kitchen was well stocked. Robert is a very generous and attentive host. Stephentown proved to be an undiscovered (to us, at least) gem.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2020
Noel, Linda and the dogs were perfect guests. I truly enjoyed our interactions. No one has ever left the house cleaner! They have my highest recommendation, at least 10 stars!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfy

Perfect for our family. In town fort a grad party. Robb was fantastic to communicate with. Very helpful. Next time I'm booking for the Fall up here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote and comfortable

We stayed for a weekend to go to Tanglewood which was about a 30 minute drive. Listing is on point. Beds were comfortable. House was comfortable and clean. It is a bit remote but don't be intimidated. The owner was very helpful and responsive to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly visit, great coffee

Robb doesn't just rent you a place; he hosts your visit. He showed us how essential things worked in the house, and was happy to offer any information we requested about where to go/ how to find things. The couches are super comfy -- so you could fall asleep there -- but the bed was great, too. I'm no coffee expert, but the coffee he left for us at the house was so good, I'm still thinking about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2021
Monika et. al. could not have been better guests. The highest compliment from any host is: I hope they return. And I do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain top retreat

Comfortable accommodations in an out of the way location. By far, the best part was the owner. We enjoyed every conversation that we had with Robb, a Renaissance man in the true sense. Chatted with him about his music, art, wine, books, travels and a friend's cookbooks (Dede Wilson)!! We may just have to return. If you like a good conversationalist with a colorful legacy, we recommend a visit to Stephentown with Robb as your host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

My husband and I had a relaxing stay at this tucked-away home. Robb met us upon arrival and gave us an overview of the house. He was gracious and friendly, intent on making our visit as pleasant as possible. The house was fully stocked with anything we needed and, while this is the rural spot we wanted, there was plenty for us to do in the area. Nearby restaurants and markets, with Albany, Troy, and the Berkshires within 30 minutes. Robb was happy to make recommendations for anything we might need. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramachandran B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful host, a cozy house, a unique experience!

I highly recommend this property! It is perfectly located: far enough away from the bustle of our suburban home, immersed in the local wildlife, and yet provides easy access to many attractions. My family absolutely loved our stay. The house is so spacious, charming, comfortable and well-stocked that we had a hard time leaving it to visit the museums. We made a new friend in our host Robb. He was very responsive on e-mail and on the phone, and he gave us detailed directions/instructions. He met us at the house and gave us a tour, provided great recommendations for visits and food, and made us feel welcomed. He also provided a wheel of award-winning local cheese that was an immediate hit with everyone. The absolute highlights of our stay were the musical jam session we had with the multi-talented Robb, the constant parade of birds at the feeders right outside the bay window, and the easy conversations we had with Robb on a variety of topics including art, music, culture and history. We will surely be back! And hopefully, we'll see some bears next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time exploring the local area and shops and visiting Mass MoCA. Robert was friendly and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Robert Goldstein

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Retired musician/arts educator. Gourmet cook. Friendly. Easy going. Glad to converse or give you all the privacy you desire.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful and extremely private spot. In the woods on the very top of the mountain. GREAT WATER. Plenty of room outdoors to roam. The spring is exhilarating, the summer is lush, and the winter - my favorite time on the mountain..

For a private get-away, or a family gathering, it is a perfect place. Woofers welcome!

What makes this property unique

Dirt road - ten(?) cars a day and that is a busy day for traffic.
Big fire pit in the lower yard. Mountaintop air. Virtually no noise here. Your host loves to pick delicious wild mushrooms - which are abundant up here. In season I can bring you chanterelles, porcini + many others - or if you'd like, take you can join me for a mushroom walk.

My favorite benefit - nothing fancy here, just a lot of put your feet up and relax furnishings. Comfortable and cozy.

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