You will be pleasantly surprised in this genuine & massive log home (4,000 sq ft living space) w/ very modern ,artsy & bright setting. The interior is decorated w/ modern , one of a kind, & custom made furniture. 85 mile north (from midtown Lincoln Tunnel) of Manhattan (apx. 1.5 hour drive from Lincoln Tunnel) 11 mile south of New Paltz main street. View of Minnewaska, in the middle of cow farms (all black Angus, and grass grazed cows, Majestic Farm & more), & horse farms (famous 100 yr old 'Blue chip farm' covering over a thousand acre). Great for small groups (bikers, cyclists, writers, musicians & family gatherings) Across from famous 250 year old 'Audrey's Farm House Bed & Breakfast.'
Activities: Year-round activities either indoor or outdoor. Biking or motor cycle ride on scenic Route 7 / Route 44/55 7 min. drive north to Rail trail starting from Shawangunk to High Falls, for walking & bicycling 5 min. drive west to Minnewaska park for hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, canoe/kayaking, cross country skiing,..15 min. drive north to famous Mohonk House (dining, horse back riding, ice skating, etc) 15 min. drive north to main street New Paltz for fine dining, antiquing, 9 hole golf course overlooking beautiful mountain ridge & great French restaurant 'Locust Tree'. 20 min. drive west to hang gliding & 18 golf course in Ellenville. Many stable in area for horseback riding 7 min. drive north to Gardiner for skydiving, parasailing 40 min. drive south to Woodbury for shopping 1 hour drive north to Belleayre, Hunter & Windham ski slope 35 min. drive southeast to Dia center in Beacon for world renowned contemporary art center
Amenities: This log home has wood pallet burning stove, in 24 ft ceiling & lofty living room w/ 55'-in TV screen w/ROKU; additional TV in kitchen for complete entertainment. Fast Wireless Internet access. Custom metal-framed mirror & metal bench, Lounge chair.
A large farm table for many people for fine dining. 48" x 80" mirror. Decorated w/mega size famous local artist's abstract paintings, photographs & more. Great for art lovers. Modern & bright kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, dishwasher for sure. Plates, cups, glasses, ... fully equipped. Large 5 bedrooms sleep 14 or more people. Sleeping around furnace is real cozy.
First Floor: 1 Queen mattress; 1 Full pull-out sofa bed; 1 single foam mattress fold out; 1 bathroom
Second Floor: 1 king mattress in primary; 1 king mattress; 1 king mattress; 1 Queens mattress; 1 single foam mattress fold out; 2 bathrooms
Also huge plush living room carpet; New air tight windows with freestanding Air conditioner in each room.
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Erecting tent, portable toilet, catering inside or outside will automatically forfeit the entire liability deposit.
PARKING- Max 7 cars in driveway; No Parking on grass or on Street
INSIDE- No Shoes, No Smoking Inside
OUTSIDE- No Bond Fire
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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
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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
Wallkill
Located in Wallkill, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. DM Weil Gallery and G. Steve Jordan Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Testimonial Gateway and Historic Huguenot Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Ice Time Sports Complex, or check out an event or a game at Loren Campbell Memorial Field. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Poughkeepsie Station - 34 min drive
Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Felicia's Little Diner - 12 min drive
Stewart's Shops - 11 min drive
Stewart's Shops - 12 min drive
Cup and Saucer - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern, Artsy, & Lofty Log Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Modern, Artsy, & Lofty Log Home ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern, Artsy, & Lofty Log Home ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern, Artsy, & Lofty Log Home ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Modern, Artsy, & Lofty Log Home located?
This family-friendly Wallkill holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Minnewaska State Park and Whitecliff Vineyard. Lake Awosting Beach and DM Weil Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay for the weekend of my daughter’s wedding at Audrey’s next door. The open concept family room was wonderful for us. Plenty of room for all of us to be together. We appreciated the deck as the weather was perfect.
We had our groomsmen stay here for our wedding at Audrey’s. Great house and plenty of space. Michael was really nice to give us early check-in upon request.
We booked this cabin for our wedding party to stay during our wedding weekend happening next door at Audrey's Farmhouse. All of our guests who stayed at the cabin had an amazing stay and raved about the lodging. The cabin was huge and comfortable. I wish we had more time to stay!
We loved having this rental for our wedding guests. the location is perfect and the home is very beautiful and cozy. Check in and check out was very easy. Our friends staying there had a great time!
We enjoyed our stay here. The expansive main room on the first floor was an awesome hang out spot for our large group. Plenty of outdoor space for games. Great location between the mountains (Minnewaska, Mohonk) and downtown New Paltz.
Overall, an excellent stay. The property is very nice, and Mike was a great host. I really don't have any major areas of improvement. This is an absolutely perfect venue for large parties looking to stay, especially if attending the wedding venue next door!
We used the rental for housing family during our wedding weekend. It was very welcoming for all, easy place for them to hang out and enjoy themselves throughout the weekend.
We stayed at this house for our friends wedding at Audrey’s farmhouse. There was plenty of room for us and the house was located right on the property of the venue. We loved our stay here!
Michael was an incredibly communicative and thorough host. The house was spacious, clean, and inviting. We highly recommend staying here, especially for weddings at Audrey’s Farmhouse.
Perfect spot right next door to Audrey's Farmhouse! Lovely home for my family to stay in during wedding weekend. The proximity to the venue made things so much easier. We loved the large living room and kitchen. Everything was clean and neat. I recommend this home to anyone having an event at Audrey's or nearby Wallkill.
We used the Log Cabin during our wedding at Audrey’s and had a fantastic time. The property is beautiful. House was clean. Listing is accurate. Michael had great communication throughout the process, making everything very smooth. Would recommend!
Gorgeous home, with so much space for family and friends. Perfect for a wedding at Audreys next door. Our family was thrilled to have a retreat so close to our wedding venue. Michael was easy to communicate with and accommodating for our group. Thanks again!
We booked Michael’s house for a group of guests for our wedding at Audrey’s. They have not stopped talking about how insanely perfect it all was. Check in and communication were easy! The house was spacious and comfortable! Great use of fire pit and awesome views.
The house has great space. The kitchen is well equipped for meals. Some of the furniture is worn and dated and the bed in the master was too hard for our preference. Overall- I'd rate this good to very good.
David T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
David, so sorry the masters mattress was too firm.
We just replaced the dishwasher & stove in the kitchen. Living and dining area carpet, too, was replaced two months ago.
During the coming winter, we are also planing to do a major kitchen and bathroom renovation.
Thank you for staying at our place!
Mike
We enjoyed our weekend stay in Michael’s house for our daughter’s wedding at Audrey’s. The location was great & the setting is nice. Michael communicated promptly & graciously accommodated our change request. The only negatives are the 5th bedroom is not really a separate, private bedroom as there is a windowless opening between the bedroom & the living area, a game table is set up in the room, and you have to go through the bedroom to get to the only bathroom on the first floor. Also, we couldn’t use the sliding glass doors to go out to the deck, which we would have liked to do. Otherwise, the house served our purposes very well.
Beautiful home // responsive home // needs repairs
We loved this property. It’s spacious, cozy, despite being on a pond, bugs were not a problem. I really appreciated some special accommodations the host was able to make. A couple AC units went down but the host immediately replaced. So great responsiveness.
As with cabins some of amenities are very old. We would have a appreciated a bit more of a walkthrough before we arrived because things were missing like propane for the grill, Lighter for the grill, plugs for the tub, a ceiling fan didn’t work. Nothing crucial, but minor nuisances.
Despite the above highly recommended. Would return.
Bradley R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2021
Bradley, thank you for the response!
I appreciate that.
Many furniture was updated about a month ago and the grill was replaced yesterday with the new one.
As you suggested your return, I would love for you to come back to renovated bathrooms and kitchen by this winter.
New lighting fixtures will go along with that.
Love to have you back!
Mike
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
27 Jul, 2014
Great Place for a Weekend
I'll start by saying that reserving the house from the owner was very simple. My emails were answered promptly and we were able to book this place for the weekend with ease.
This is a wonderful house to rent out for a weekend. We came up with a dozen guys from NYC and were all very pleased with the accommodations. We were able to pick up our 12th guy from the Poughkeepsie station which was pretty close to the house. There is also a paintball field twenty minutes from the house called Paintball Sports NY which was a lot of fun.
The house was very clean when we got there. The deck is nice and looks out into some grassy fields. However, the one issue I had with the view in the back was that it looked out onto a pond that is covered in algae and sadly had two detergent bottles floating on the surface. Otherwise, the place is really pleasant and quaint. The grill worked perfectly and the kitchen was stocked with dishes, pots, and pans for our use.
There is a nicely sized front lawn for games and a basketball hoop in the driveway too. I would recommend this house to anyone looking to go upstate with a bunch of family and friends for a weekend getaway!
Michael K.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Michael, thanks for the review.
1). 2 detergent bottles are not a garbage but placed by the plumber last week to hold up
one of the hoses; until our new well water is connected to a new filtering system in about 2 weeks.
2). As for our spring-fed pond being green, yes, most of our-sized ponds (in-and-around immediate area) have this seasonal changes it goes through; it takes place usually in July & August. And this is the time when many bull frogs generate an incredible sound in the pond.
3). Glad you were able to enjoy the grill.
We have updated the gas BBQ grill yesterday.
Mike
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chuie Z.
5 Sept, 2017
Great house for weekend getaway
Mike is wonderful to work with. Check-in and check-out is simple and painless. The house is wonderful. The furniture and overall decor are a nice mix of contemporary, mid-century, and industrial chic.
There is a "No Shoe" policy, which is a big plus for us. It means that the interior hadn't been trampled by dirty shoes from the area's many wonderful hiking trail, and as such, we felt comfortable laying down on the lush living room carpet, which is a rarity for a couple of us who have OCD tendencies.
One thing to note, especially for city-slickers like those in our group, is that there are two water sources coming into the house; the one coming in via the kitchen sink is potable, the other coming in to all other fixtures is not (well water containing sulfur?). The latter has a very strong smell and feels slimy, especially when using soap. It took some getting used to but in spite of our initial reaction, we felt refreshed and clean just the same after a shower. Perhaps the sulfuric water has health benefits for the skin. This is not a knock against the house, as it was noted in the description, the welcome binder and labeled in the kitchen. Rather, it's more a FYI to urbanites who have only known of water that is piped in from treated reservoirs. Judging from many wells that we saw on our morning jogs in the area, this is probably pretty prevalent in all the houses in the area.
To sum up, everyone in our group had a lovely time in a lovely house on a really nice summer weekend in Hudson Valley. Thanks Mike!
Chuie Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
When we purchased this place 15 years ago, coming up from NYC, we had no idea about how surrounding people dealt with water. I thought just turning a water faucet on would solve all water supply.
Our mountain valley area has pockets of different contents in the underground water supply; such as sulfur & clay. As you experienced, water is very silky &
soft (good for skins) -unlike NYC's hard water. Sulfur is an important ingredient to hot spring spa! So it was like having a mini spa!
Water contents vary slightly from season to season. And we have an extensive water treatment system in place for a common use (shower, toilet); once finished, additional system for drinking water is used.
Thanks for staying at our place & helpful input!
Mike
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