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Fall Foliage Heaven: Hudson River's Stunning Views Offers Peace & Small Events

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The historic August Grill home on The Hudson River at sunrise.
A river with a boat, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Northeast Bedroom's view of foliage heaven.
Foliage wonders from master bedroom...make that just about every room & porch!
Foliage is spectacular!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Selkirk, NY
  • Place, Hudson River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Schodack Island State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Rcs Community Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Northeast

1 Queen Bed

Northwest

1 Queen Bed

Southwest

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Commander

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

First Floor

Toilet

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Fall Foliage Heaven: Hudson River's Stunning Views Offers Peace & Small Events

The commanding view, access to water, trails that are flat or hilly, wrap-around porch, romantic/practical second and third floor rooms and inground pool offers a place for each part of the day to relax, meditate and absorb Mother Nature at her finest. Whether summer with its long days around the pool or lingering on the back porch or Autumn with its magnificent colors, this home and estate seem to settle you in like a mom tucking in her child. Perfect place for personal peace, remote work or to join family and friends in a convenient location or have a small event. This home is stately and cozy at the same time.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Register Exact #. Water Restrictions. Surcharge.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Guests responsible for all damage per pet waiver.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Well Water. Any depletion will require guests to pay for water; Take short showers. Save laundry for home! Water trucks paid by guest.
Historic house with original floors. Remove shoes. Please refrain from wet feet on bare floors.
Total house rules will be emailed. Owner lives nearby on grounds for assistance.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2252181vb
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Register Exact #. Water Restrictions. Surcharge.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Selkirk

Located in Selkirk, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The Egg and Palace Theater are cultural highlights of the area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at MVP Arena, or consider a night out at Convention Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Selkirk, NY

What's nearby

  • Hudson River - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Schodack Island State Park - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rcs Community Library - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Coeymans Town Hall - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mosher Park - 5 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Albany-Rensselaer Station - 14 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fall Foliage Heaven: Hudson River's Stunning Views Offers Peace & Small Events have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fall Foliage Heaven: Hudson River's Stunning Views Offers Peace & Small Events pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Fall Foliage Heaven: Hudson River's Stunning Views Offers Peace & Small Events?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fall Foliage Heaven: Hudson River's Stunning Views Offers Peace & Small Events?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall Foliage Heaven: Hudson River's Stunning Views Offers Peace & Small Events?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fall Foliage Heaven: Hudson River's Stunning Views Offers Peace & Small Events located?

Located in the heart of Selkirk, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hannacroix Creek Preserve, Barren Island and Rcs Community Library. Coeymans Town Hall and Hudson River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn D.

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

Beautiful setting

An interesting historic house on 40 acres with gorgeous views. Close to Albany and Troy, and an easy day trip to the Berkshires.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Jocelyn and her family were a pleasure to host. They appreciated the beauty and peace that we enjoy here regularly.
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10/10 Excellent

charles F.

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

What An Amazing Location

Robert was an amazing host, from meeting us upon arrival and showing us the house to helping with some planning issues he really got us through. The location is about as tranquil as you could ever want. We will be back to celebrate year after year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2021
Charles said, "We're easy." He meant it. He and his family were respectful and sincere in their appreciation for our getaway. He left our historic home neat and orderly. We would have a 1,000 Charles' any day.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Great for a family with small children.

The house is secluded and the pool was great. Robert lives nearby and was available for assistance (questions and checking on the pool). He was very generous and even let our kids use the ATVs. Overall it was a relaxing trip and the view was incredible. We spend most of the time on the screened in porch or in the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2021
As an older adult, it was heartwarming to see young families and young children simply enjoying ‘home life’ in a beautiful setting. Thank you for that memory.
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

Tranquil & Beautiful

This place is outstanding!!! The view was just lovely!!! The house is gorgeous & the pool was wonderful!!! We loved this place. The host was very accommodating. We want to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Virginia was a local guest! That was honoring. She was so gracious and her guests were fun and engaging. She and her friends had a deep appreciation for the history and beauty of our home. It was a joy to see their smiles.
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10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

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

Gorgeous views of the Hudson

We had a fabulous stay and loved our time on the porch and by the pool. This a restored historic home with all the modern amenities you might need. We loved marveling at some of the original features of the home. The long range mountain and river views from the porch are stunning and my whole family enjoyed the pool. Do note if your party is large, you will need to be careful to take shorter showers due to the well. Overall, we were happy to have stayed here and had a nice relaxing family holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Allison and her family were a joy to host and were extremely respectful and appreciative of the home, ground and pool. It was a pleasure to meet them and they're welcome anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Robert J. LaCosta

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My wife and I own a hearing aid practice and as an avocation, I am a writer. You can see a bit of our home's view in the YouTube, "Love Goes Viral," written during the pandemic. It is one of a couple thousand songs I've written. I am a local columnist for our papers, an author of several books, I've written screenplays and continue to blog inspirational devotionals usually from the perch in the cupola or seated on the back porch.

Why they chose this property

The Hudson River is stunning...every moment of every day and in every season. The wildlife treats us like family. The historic home was built by a Brooklyn owner of an ice company at the turn of the century. The gardens, back porch, trails, cupola...it just goes on and on.

What makes this property unique

The house has a wrap-around porch where you can view sunrises, birds (my wife is their benefactor) and the wildlife that calls our beautiful and peaceful place "home." This is a chill-house if ever there was one. Guests frequently mention its beauty and peace. It is absolutely removed and yet convenient.
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