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Beacon Retreat with Hudson River views and access to hiking trails and downtown!

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An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, a table, and a red umbrella.
large living room / family room with gas fireplace
Exterior
A rectangular swimming pool with a white slide, surrounded by lounge chairs and a paved deck.
A swimming pool with a view of a lake and trees at sunset.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hudson Highlands State Park
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Beacon, NY
  • Place, Hudson Highlands State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dia Beacon
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area in basement

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Beacon Retreat with Hudson River views and access to hiking trails and downtown!

PROXIMITY TO WEST POINT (17 miles) DOWNTOWN BEACON/ THE ROUNDHOUSE (2 miles)
Our Beacon home is perfect for a family or two to enjoy the great outdoors and all that Beacon has to offer, including hiking out the back door, great restaurants and brew pubs, Dia Beacon Museum, music at the Towne Crier and many other local attractions. Should you prefer to stay at home, the home sits on 3 acres of peace, with a stunning river view with incredible sunsets. Just out the back door is a large patio with a gas fire table, gas grill, outside shower and an inground pool with diving board and slide. The little ones will love the swing set, and less little ones the ping pong and foos ball table in the basement, along with large TV for watching movies. There is an office for private work at home meetings and a formal living room with view to Mount Beacon.
Our home has hosted many a family gathering and accommodates it well. The open kitchen, living area, with fireplace is the central hub and cooking is easy and efficient on the 6 burner gas stove with griddle and double ovens. There are two dishwashers to make clean up easy. A large mudroom with lockers and washer and dryer keeps the group mess contained in one room for ease and uncluttered living while on your vacation.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets are allowed on the property. Please advise any guests of this non negotiable rule.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2728115vb
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
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 and a deadlock
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

Beacon

Located in Beacon, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Dia Beacon and Mount Gulian Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include SplashDown Beach and African Cultural Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Garrison Art Center and Stonecrop Gardens. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Beacon, NY

What's nearby

  • Hudson Highlands State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dia Beacon - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • United States Military Academy - 26 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Woodbury Common Premium Outlets - 42 min drive - 47.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® New York - 49 min drive - 63.0 km

Getting around

  • Peekskill - 28 min drive
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Clipper Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beacon Coffee & Mercantile - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Draught Industries - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coopers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Mouth Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beacon Retreat with Hudson River views and access to hiking trails and downtown! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beacon Retreat with Hudson River views and access to hiking trails and downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beacon Retreat with Hudson River views and access to hiking trails and downtown!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beacon Retreat with Hudson River views and access to hiking trails and downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beacon Retreat with Hudson River views and access to hiking trails and downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beacon Retreat with Hudson River views and access to hiking trails and downtown! located?

This family-friendly Beacon holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Hudson Highlands State Park and Best Beginnings Lactation Consultations and Newborn Care Solutions. Howland Cultural Center and Madam Brett Homestead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our extended family had a wonderful stay at this house. Plenty of room inside for us all to spread out, and to gather together in the open kitchen/family room area. The grandchildren (ages 4-13) thoroughly enjoyed the basement area, and outside activities on the large backyard and the basketball hoop.The entire house was clean and well equipped with everything that we needed during our stay.Family members also enjoyed spending time in nearby Beacon and Cold Spring.We enjoyed hanging out on the back patio, even though the pool wasn’t open yet for the season. The view of the Hudson River and sunsets were amazing.I would definitely rent this fabulous house again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with our host was excellent. The home has all needed amenities. Our family had a very nice Thanksgiving there. We would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa is the perfect host. The house is beautiful and has everything you could wish for. We stayed with family and friends for a wedding in Garrison and it was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was a fantastic getaway for a long weekend. All the amenities were great. Pool was vacuumed the day we arrived and was pristine throughout the stay. Very spacious and accommodating for our big group. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view. Lovely home. Very well stocked and much thought put into amenities . Terrific family home. Especially nice for hikers and pool lovers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It would be difficult for a VRBO to be operated any better than this one. Attentive owner/host, well appointed Beautiful home, great property and cool area. Plenty of room for extended family. Great view of the Hudson Thanks for everything M! Go Army !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2025
It was a treat to have you all, B. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. It was certainly a special time for you all.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Great Stay

Lovely home, very clean and peaceful. Great host. Will certainly stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2022
We are so happy that you enjoyed our home. We thank you for being such great guests. We would welcome you back any time, of course!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

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

Beautiful, spacious home for group get-together

Our group had a terrific long weekend in this beautiful home in Beacon. The house is very welcoming, with an open flow of comfortable living space. The swimming pool and sitting areas out back were very enjoyable and offered quiet privacy as well as a nice view of the Hudson River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

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

Amazing Stay!

We had such a great stay this weekend. The house was beautiful, pool was very refreshing with a beautiful view. We also checked out the town of Beacon, such a cute little town with stores and coffee shops! Highly recommend for a nice getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we had hoped for. The village of Beacon is a gem, the surrounding area rich in culture. Activities galore! The house is attractive, comfortable, beautifully situated with a view of the Hudson and a very nice pool as a nearby ‘water feature’. We had a wonderful stay, and hope to have another one!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2025
We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

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

Great House!

This house was perfect for our group! Great location, great view, great host and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2023
Thanks, Sheri. We are always striving to make sure the home is clean, welcoming and comfortable. And we so appreciate guests such as you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Beacon, NY house

Great house in a nice setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Glen E.

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

Great Stay

House was better than the pictures and the host was very nice, accommodating and communicative. Would Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Glen. We are appreciative of the review and so pleased that you had a good time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls weekend

This house is a dream!! We had such a fun and relaxing weekend, would stay here again =)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for this glowing review. We strive to make the home a place that is comfortable, easy and enjoyable for all reunions! Thanks for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonny G.

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

Perfect getaway

The house was the perfect getaway. Plenty of space; beautiful views; pool; clean; and within 10 minutes of everything you need. Would most certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and very comfortable. We enjoyed watching the sun set over the Hudson while lounging in the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much, Jacob. And thanks for leaving our home in such good condition. Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Beatiful property

Property was as described. Pool was lovely, gorgeous views & awesome sunsets. Bedrooms were great & everyone slept well. Kitchen had everything we needed. Two dishwashers were wonderful to have. Lots of games and books around. Melissa was very responsive & accommodating, a pleasure to deal with. Just a really nice place & we had a great time. Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam H.

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

Beautiful, spacious home with Hudson River view

This home was the perfect place for our reunion of college friends. The beds were comfy, the pool was relaxing, and there was plenty of space for us to sit around and catch up. It is close to town and local sites. The owner was available and easy to communicate with. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arline M.

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

Wonderful for multi generations

Our entire family loved this beautiful home and property. The layout, furnishings, views, pool, games, space and so many nice touches, all over-delivered. And the host, Melissa, was terrific; responsive and accommodating. Absolutely 5 Stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Ladies Weekend

This house is as nice as it looks online. It was very clean. There was plenty of space for eight of us. It has a great dining room and kitchen. There is plenty of room to hang out together in the family room and living room. The pool overlooking the Hudson is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thank you, Lynn and thank you for being such great guests by taking such care with our property. We are pleased you liked it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

2nd stay as good as the first

This is our second time staying at this property, and it was wonderful. The house is large and comfortable. It is very clean and well appointed. The host is extremely responsive. The views of both the mountains and the Hudson River are gorgeous and the area is very quiet. A perfect place to relax and enjoy everything The Hudson Valley has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Stephen, for leaving the house as if no one was there and for the offer to take care of anything that came up! We hope you will come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice house

This is a very nice house. The kitchen is well equipped and everything is in mint condition. The furniture and beds are nice and comfortable. The pool is very nice with diving board and slide. The neighborhood is beautiful and the view of the Hudson River is exceptional! Melissa is always responsive to any issues. Our family really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie G.

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

Awesome stay in great location

Melissa was a great host and the property was awesome. The house had everything we needed for a fun weekend in Beacon with friends. It was remote enough to feel like you were in nature but was close driving distance to a bunch of towns including Beacon and Cold Spring. Unfortunately the weather was not great while we were there, however it seemed like the house was equipped with fun outdoor and summer activities. The house would be perfect for a large family, multiple families, or a group of friends. The bedrooms and layout were exactly as described and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2023
We appreciate the review, Jacquie, but most important is that you had a good time. It's hard not to have fun in the Hudson Valley region, as there is so much to do. We are pleased that our accommodations suited you as well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

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

USMA Graduation Weekend

This home is a perfect place for a large family gathering or celebration! The open floor plan, stocked kitchen and outside pool area was perfect for our West Point Graduation. The house is more spacious than pictures depict and we really appreciated the very detailed outline of how to use all the wonderful amenities. We really appreciated all of the small touches like bath gel, dishwasher tabs, beach towels etc etc. The view was tremendous and the house is close to downtown Beacon which has some great eateries. It was about 30 minutes from West Point which was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2023
Thank you for the detailed and complimentary comments, Jana. We greatly appreciate those and the fact that you left our home so well cared for. We also feel honored to have been one little part of a wonderful graduation celebration!

About the host

Hosted by MELISSA RUTKOSKE

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Why they chose this property

The Hudson Valley area is a mecca for outdoor recreation and boasts many national places of interest, including the United States Military Academy at West Point, the Culinary Institute of America, Dia Beacon, and historic mansions, such as the FDR homestead on the Hudson River. There are many wineries, breweries and great restaurants, along with quaint towns such as Beacon, Rhinebeck, New Paltz and Hudson.

What makes this property unique

This home allows access to the multitude of hiking trails within a mile of our home. You can actually walk out the back door and be able to access the walking trails at Dennings Point and Madam Brett Park.
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