Spacious/Secluded Home w/Pool, Chefs Kitchen, Neighboring Farm Pastoral Views
This gracious secluded designer post and beam home is nestled on eight acres in the town of High Falls, NY. Approximately 1.5 hours drive from NYC. It's ideal for families, romantic getaways, girls weekends and pets are allowed (w/ prior approval). Everything is detailed exclusively for you including the finest all cotton percale sheets some from Italy. Secluded and airy, this home has breathtaking pastoral views. This country retreat neighbors a 100 acre organic Angus cow farm. We have large common areas and a spacious gourmet kitchen.
Enjoy the heated salt water pool, Ping Pong Table, nearby fairs, farm to table gourmet restaurants, apple and berry picking, wineries, Mohonk Mountain House, hiking, climbing, golfing and canoeing. The property has eight acres ... four acres of open flat mowed lawn and four acres of lush woods. This 4000 sq ft home flows with five bedrooms and three bathroom, living room, dining room eat in kitchen and a large finished basement with regulation ping pong table and top of the line Elliptical Octane 47 xii exercise machine.
The backyard contains grilling, fire pit, sitting area, salt water based pool which opens Memorial Day and closes the end of September. The house was built with a grand open feel in mind. There is a huge bedroom downstairs that has a king bed and a full size loft with a twin bed. The second bedroom is the master located upstairs with a king bed, handmade Shifman mattress and en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi, double shower and two sinks.
Additionally it has a breakfast terrace that faces the back expanding views. There is an additional full bath upstairs along with three more bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen bed with a single loft. There is a bunk bed in one room and a queen in another upstairs bedroom. There is a separate den that has an L shaped sofa and a queen pullout sofa in the living room. No detail was left behind in this gracious home.
Dogs allowed only with prior approval.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$145 pet fee per pet. Please check w/ owner.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Traveler needs to disclose a proper government ID 24hrs after booking.
Important information
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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: Depending of the event contact owner first
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
High Falls
Located in High Falls, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Testimonial Gateway and Loren Campbell Memorial Field are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ulster Performing Arts Center and Hudson River Maritime Museum. Consider The Chateau for a night out or Trolley Museum of New York if you're travelling with kids. Canoeing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Century House Historical Society - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
Rosendale Trestle - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
Mohonk Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Rosendale Public Library - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
Mohonk Lake - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Rhinecliff Station - 36 min drive
Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Stone House Tavern - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 7 min drive
High Falls Cafe - 11 min drive
Upstate Taco - 8 min drive
Truss and Trestle - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Spacious/Secluded Home w/Pool, Chefs Kitchen, Neighboring Farm Pastoral Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious/Secluded Home w/Pool, Chefs Kitchen, Neighboring Farm Pastoral Views?
As of 14 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious/Secluded Home w/Pool, Chefs Kitchen, Neighboring Farm Pastoral Views on 25 Jun 2026 start from £718, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Spacious/Secluded Home w/Pool, Chefs Kitchen, Neighboring Farm Pastoral Views pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Spacious/Secluded Home w/Pool, Chefs Kitchen, Neighboring Farm Pastoral Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious/Secluded Home w/Pool, Chefs Kitchen, Neighboring Farm Pastoral Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious/Secluded Home w/Pool, Chefs Kitchen, Neighboring Farm Pastoral Views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious/Secluded Home w/Pool, Chefs Kitchen, Neighboring Farm Pastoral Views located?
Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Century House Historical Society, Mohonk Lake, and Mohonk Golf Course. Rosendale Trestle and Rosendale Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our family of 5 had the most wonderful stay. This pristine home is incredibly spacious with a kitchen and living area that is ideal for folks to cook, read, and spend time. The property is so lovely and peaceful....we made acquaintances with the neighboring cows. We also golfed, hiked and explored the beautiful surrounding woods. Highly recommend this very lovely getaway!
This is our fifth year in a row that we have rented this lovely home for an early Christmas. It’s great for our kids and grandkids. Plenty of room to spread out and a wonderful “gathering”kitchen. The owner communicates terrifically and the house is spotless. And such a gorgeous setting! We look forward to our sixth visit next year!
Kevin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2025
What a wonderful tradition you’ve created with your lovely family. I’m so glad you had snow!
Leslie’s home is a wonderful property and an excellent place to stay. The house feels larger than the photos suggest, with higher ceilings that create a very open and comfortable atmosphere. The kitchen is very well stocked, and the home was exceptionally clean, with quality soaps and shampoos provided. We especially enjoyed the fenced backyard and the view of cows on the neighboring farm, which added to the charm. We visited during a snowstorm, and the setting truly felt like a winter wonderland. The location is convenient, with a short drive to the grocery store and attractions in nearby towns. Leslie was very responsive to every attempt to communicate. We would strongly recommend this property.
Yan C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Yan. I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed yourselves. Thank you for posting the beautiful picture.
Such a lovely home that was perfect for our holiday getaway! Leslie and David were great in their communications and support to make us as comfortable as possible. Highly recommend this vrbo!
K G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2024
Kyle and his family were wonderful and kind guests. Come back anytime!
A wonderful spring break retreat, near the Mohonk Mountain House
We loved our stay in this spacious, well decorated, and comfortable home during our kids' spring break. The bedrooms were extremely comfortable (and fun, two having cool loft areas to hang out/sleep), the kitchen well-appointed and massive, and the private living room area with TV was a favorite for family movies and puzzling. Highly recommend and would love to return during warmer weather to take advantage of the pool!
Ian & Jan w.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Thank you Ian for such a positive review. I’m so glad that you were comfortable in the bedrooms and in our cool loft spaces. Also, I’m glad you were able to take advantage of our massive well-appointed kitchen and the variety of spaces our home provides. You and your family are welcome back anytime.
Really enjoyed our stay here! The owners thought of everything to make our day comfortable. Pool is large and perfect for kids, beautiful property, beds were comfortable. Highly recommend!
This is our 4th family “early” Christmas at this wonderful home. Great layout, gourmet kitchen, plenty of room to spread out and wonderful communication with owner.
Can hardly wait to come back next year!
Kevin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2024
Kevin,
You and your family are welcome anytime.
We look forward to your return.
Leslie
This was the perfect location for our family get together. Lots of space and privacy for everyone. The area is filled with fun things to do and good restaurants. Kitchen is perfect for everyone to cook together. Owner was very responsive. We look forward to our return!
Kevin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Thrilled to hear you and your family enjoyed your time at our home.
You are welcome back anytime!
We had a wonderful stay for a long weekend in this beautiful house, which allowed for both privacy and very comfortable places to gather. Our extended family took a collective deep breath and relaxed together. The house is only a short drive from local groceries, restaurants and fall activities. We'd love to return again soon!
Jennifer L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Jennifer, You and your family are welcome back anytime. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Leslie
Amazing home in a perfect location for a multi generational family Christmas gathering (dog included!). We were able to prepare and share meals, do puzzles and enjoy the fire all at the same time. Looking out at the surrounding nature - including deer and the neighboring cows- was a treat! We felt very supported during our stay. Would highly recommend!!
We stayed here because it had a lot of bedrooms and was pet friendly. We were overawed by the large kitchen, complete sets of knives, dishes, cooking utensils, and pots. Our family likes to cook together. This place was excellent for cooking and hanging out together while cooking. There’s a separate side room/den for TV for those who want to get away from the crowd. The bedrooms were very nice. The beds were comfortable. Bathrooms are very nice. The Jacuzzi bathtub in the master bath was awesome. I would highly recommend this location.
Mitchell E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2025
I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our home. We would love to have you and your family back!
My family and I stayed here for a long weekend to celebrate Easter. We all had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and feels very secluded, throughout the day deer and birds visited the property. Our proximity to the town of New Paltz and the Mohonk Mountain House (I recommend getting a massage here during your stay!) was very convenient. The home is stocked with everything you need to cook, relax and play!
Highly recommended!
Cheryl M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Cheryl,
I'm so happy you and your family enjoyed yourselves and took advantage of Mohonk Mountain House too. Thank you for loving our home and treating it like your own! I hope you will visit again.
My partner, my brother-in-law, and his wife stayed here for a long weekend. My oldest daughter was getting married nearby, and we wanted a house near the wedding venue. This home was wonderful and exactly what we needed. The property descriptions are quite accurate, and everything was perfect. The host was communicative and thoughtful. (The local brews and farm fresh eggs in the fridge were a very nice welcome gesture.) The day after the wedding, we hosted the newly wedded couple for a small dinner and the gourmet kitchen was perfect for that! (For those who don’t cook, Ollie’s Pizza in High Falls is an easy five-minute drive. And Stone House Tavern on Route 209 is just about 10 minutes away, and we had a nice meals there.). This is a great property for a family or a pair of couples. The five bedrooms are nice, and two of the five have king beds with master suite vibes. Lovely rural setting with Black Angus cattle on the neighboring property. We saw deer, foxes, and red-tailed hawks during our stay.
Bob P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
I’m so glad you all enjoyed the surroundings and the gourmet kitchen.
It was a pleasure having you as a guest. Please know that you are welcome back anytime.
Congratulations on your daughter’s marriage.
Leslie
The entire family loved this house. The house was beautiful, comfortable and clean. The kids and my wife spent hours in the pool. We were just a short ride from great hiking and scenery. High Falls had really good restaurants and a wonderful supermarket was only 15 minutes away in Stone Ridge. The kitchen was ideal to cook for the entire family. My stepson and his wife are major triathletes and the area was perfect for their training. I would definitely book this house again.
Daniel M.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
I’m so happy that you and your family had a wonderful time. You are welcome back any time.
We have been on numerous family vacations using VRBO, but Leslie's house tops them all. The kitchen was fully equipped for meal preparations. The open living area was a great venue for family together-time, as was the pool and deck area. Both children and adults had fun playing ping-pong. Deer and wild turkeys fascinated our grandchildren, as did the cows on the neighboring farm. Leslie is the ultimate host, quickly responding to emails and offering a myriad of suggestions for family friendly restaurants and activities.
Ann K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Ann,
We loved having you stay at our home and are so pleased your family enjoyed themselves.
You are welcome back anytime!
Leslie
We had a wonderful time in Hudson Valley and staying at Leslie’s house. The property was incredibly clean and comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for cooking at home, and the space was open and inclusive for all the adults to hang out. Check-in was easy and everything was in order. We had 1 minor issue and Leslie was incredibly responsive and helpful to solve it. I’d highly recommend this property- for any time of year. We look forward to hopefully going back in the summer with our kids to take advantage of the beautiful pool.
Danielle L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Danielle,
I'm so happy you enjoyed yourself. Please come again!
Best,
Leslie
Our family loves this house. It’s beautiful and in a great location. Love the cows next door! The house has everything you could want. We are a family of 7 adults and 2 kids and the house was perfect for us. We spent a lot of time in the pool and bbqing with family.
The kitchen is exceptional and a great hang out for all.
The owners were always in touch and the house was spotless when we arrived. The linens and towels are quality and there were plenty of pool towels.
We are looking forward to spending another great family vacation here!
This house was a 10!
This is our third visit to this beautiful property. The home is beautifully maintained. Our grandkids officially call it the Christmas house since we gather from near and far to celebrate Christmas early. Leslie communicates quickly and has been great to work with.
The home is perfect for families, with a great kitchen , lots of comfy room to spread out and couldn’t be cozier. We are already planning dates for next year, the ultimate compliment! Wish we could give it 10 stars. Thanks for the hospitality Leslie!
High Falls is situated near very cool towns with much to do. There is hiking, fine dining, bike rides and this particular weekend a Pickle Festival on the Ulster County fairgrounds.
The house is spacious with a large very well appointed kitchen and 5 bedrooms. The finished basement has a ping pong table. The house is simply but beautifully furnished and meticulously maintained.The property is private. The only thing you can see are the cows on the next property.The owners leave their phone number in case anything is needed and the caretaker is nearby.
What a wonderful stay in High Falls! The house is outfitted perfectly: the kitchen is a chef’s dream, and just a great hang-out space, the bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and the linens are crisp and clean. The organization of the space allowed our group of friends and family to be together or find moments of separation, some of our gang was watching a movie in the separate den room and we couldn’t hear a peep when we were in the living room chilling in front of the fire - which is hard to come by. There is also a really cool ping pong table in the basement for a little physical fun. We walked in the woods and went on a nearby hike one day. I kept sneaking out to look at the cows next door, an instant exhale and restorative break from the big city. This was the first time visiting High Falls, we needed a breather that was close to the city but felt far away. It was a bit of a last minute trip and Leslie was so responsive in meeting our needs. The check-in and out was smooth and intuitive. We really look forward to staying there again this summer when the pool is open, and to explore the surrounding towns and farmer’s markets! I highly recommend the house, it couldn’t be any better!
My wife and I have stayed in this house every summer for the past few years and love it. This year my wife and I chose to be alone for the first week after which we had our children and grandchildren come up. Being alone in this great big, beautiful home was ideal for just relaxing, swimming in the pool while enjoying the plethora of restaurants in the area. And then having our children and grandchildren come up was a treat for all of us. The kitchen is ideal for group cooking with plenty of room at the table, indoors or outdoors, for eating together. It's a beautiful home, with all the modern amenities. The 5 bedrooms allowed for everyone to have comfortable sleeping arrangements. The master bedroom, with its large bathroom, a double shower and separate whirlpool met our needs entirely. And when my youngest grandchild awoke at the ungodly hour of 6 AM, there was plenty to keep him busy, puzzles, games and toys, allowing the rest of us to sleep. And when we were all awake, there was ping pong, the outdoor fireplace for heating up our "some mores", and the pool which is heated to the perfect temperature. Our renting this home has made my wife and I big stars among the children and grandchildren. I highly recommend this home. You will not be disappointed.
Daniel M.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you for sucky a lovely review. I'm so glad your third year staying at home is as good as the first.
We welcome back anytime.
Looking forward to your next stay.
About the host
Hosted by Leslie Ross
Wife and mother to three strong willed young women. I grew up in Weston, Connecticut, Le Vesinet, France and spent my adult life in Manhattan. I love the outdoors, travel and competitive table tennis.
Why they chose this property
Our property is perfect for those who want to explore the natural beauty of the area or some guests stay secluded at our well equipped serene home.
What makes this property unique
The main level has an enormous chef's kitchen with a six burner stove, two ovens, two refrigerator, a baker’s island and a huge granite island with seating. Perfect for large groups. There is a separate dining room, living room with a wood burning fire place, family/TV room, and enormous bedroom w/ loft all on the main level. Upstairs is the master suite with a balcony overlooking the back yard, pool and master bathroom with double shower and spa bathtub. There are three additional bedrooms, one additional bathroom, and a laundry room upstairs as well. The basement is windowed and finished with a professional ping pong table. High ceilings, and a fresh and open feeling throughout the home. Radiant floor heat throughout the main floor. Approx 90 min from NYC.
5 bedrooms, 3 baths
First Floor Bedroom: 1 king bed + loft with twin-sized mattress Living Room: fireplace Open kitchen featuring vaulted ceilings leading to tall spacious dining room on one side, with a living room with stone hearth fireplace on the other
Second Floor Bed 2: Master bed: 1 king Bed 3:queen bed with loft that sleeps 1 Bed 4: bunkbeds Bed 5: Queen
WHAT MAKES OUR SPACE UNIQUE? Kitchen - double oven, double dishwasher, double sink, two refrigerators, walk in pantry, six person marble counter top breakfast island Ceiling, posted beam knotty pine vaulted, open floor plan, private, pastoral and idyllic. Beautiful pool. Cows, deer, rabbits, hawks, coyotes and wild turkeys are some of the animals you will most likely see or hear. 100-acre farm next door