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Splendid Isolation: Private Luxury. Breathtaking Modern Villa On Hudson Bluffs.

Family-friendly holiday home with sauna and outdoor pool

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A private oasis in the most magnificent setting anywhere.
Deck & hot tub overhang 200' bluff jutting out in Hudson River.
Drive down the 600' private road to the parking circle at the front of the house
Enter through a massive 6' glass & steel pivoting door to an art-filled oasis.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 84100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Highland, NY
  • Place, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mid-Hudson Bridge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Marist College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

En Suite Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

En Suite Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

En Suite Studio Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Splendid Isolation: Private Luxury. Breathtaking Modern Villa On Hudson Bluffs.

Breathtaking modern villa cantilevered on a 200' granite bluff over the Hudson River on 12 acres. As fine an estate as any in Europe yet only 1.5 hrs from Manhattan. Gourmet kitchen. 10' screen media room. Huge riverside deck, hot tub & heated salt-water pool. Jacuzzis, steam showers & sauna ensuite off each of the 4 bedrooms. Lighted tennis court. 70 mile 210 degree views. Meditate on boats, eagles & hawks floating by. Total privacy: FDR’s Hyde Park is the sole home visible.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Safe for children with continuous supervision
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Events

No events allowed
Events must be booked separately.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Requires pre-approval and proof of flea treatment.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house is only safe for toddlers with continuous direct supervision. Responsibly-aged children & incapacitated persons should be monitored.
In requesting to book, we need the first and last names of each adult guest, where each lives and what each does to ensure that the house is suitable.

Important information

You need to know

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: Events must be booked separately.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Highland

Located in Highland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mid-Hudson Children's Museum and McCann Ice Arena are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Franny Reese State Park and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. Travelling with kids? Consider Mid-Hudson Civic Center, or check out an event or a game at McCann Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Highland, NY

What's nearby

  • Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Mid-Hudson Bridge - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Marist College - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Mid-Hudson Civic Center - 13 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Poughkeepsie Station - 13 min drive
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Egg - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ready Coffee - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Splendid Isolation: Private Luxury. Breathtaking Modern Villa On Hudson Bluffs. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Splendid Isolation: Private Luxury. Breathtaking Modern Villa On Hudson Bluffs. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Splendid Isolation: Private Luxury. Breathtaking Modern Villa On Hudson Bluffs.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Splendid Isolation: Private Luxury. Breathtaking Modern Villa On Hudson Bluffs.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Splendid Isolation: Private Luxury. Breathtaking Modern Villa On Hudson Bluffs.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Splendid Isolation: Private Luxury. Breathtaking Modern Villa On Hudson Bluffs. located?

This family-friendly Highland holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Hudson River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Berean Park Beach and Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. Franny Reese State Park and Franklin D Roosevelt Library & Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of a kind house and property with a spectacular view of the Hudson River. Plenty of fine dining located near by.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute perfection! Not a single thing would change. This is a spectacular house. The beautiful pictures don’t even do it justice. Communication and recommendations from owner and manager were also spot on. Don’t hesitate to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is no more spectacular location or facility anywhere in the Highland or Hyde Park area. We lived like royalty and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay. There are some adaptations required to use the facility, such as the semi complicated home theater system however with a little luck and persistence, all will work out perfectly. We would also recommend new outdoor furniture on the large deck as the existing items are well worn and actually a little abrasive when used. There are also some areas that need repair to the deck and exterior finishes. Beyond those, we have absolutely nothing but praise for this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

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

Beautiful house fabulous view

We were totally comfortable and Mr B could not have been more responsive and ready to do whatever would make our stay perfect so thank you Bud!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman R.

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

The Fels

This magnificent property exceeded our expectations, and served as the perfect setting for our family reunion. In addition, the location was central to local hikes, the Mohonk preserve, and exquisite dining at the Wildflowers resort among other places. We expect to make our family gathering at The Fels an annual event.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina R.

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

Beautiful Home

Even more beautiful than in photos. We had a great stay at The Fels. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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

Perfect

Loved every minute of our stay. Clean, lots of natural sunlight, beautiful views, kids loved the game room - wouldn’t change a thing! We’ll definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Norwalk, CT

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

Amazing

Setting was lovely and the house and amenities were great! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Breathe taking views

Perfect weekend to unwind and enjoy nature. House is spectacular! Thank you Bud for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

A dream of a house!

Stayed here for a 40th birthday weekend with friends. Felt like a dream. The whole house has such charming decoration and personality. Plus, the photos cannot capture the views from that deck, they are truly stunning. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was incredibly stocked, the hot tub was a delight and the ping pong/air hockey were a lovely surprise. For safety, maybe wouldn't come here with a super young kid (like under 3-4) as the pool is un-gated and the area in the front of the house has a drop off, but I imagine anyone else would enjoy staying here immensely. Our group of adults certainly did. Truly we had no complaints! Thanks for letting us appreciate your beautiful house Bud!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li-Shen L., New York, NY

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

Summer retreat

Had a wonderful stay over two weekends. The house is beautiful and the views are just breath taking. Loved watching the sunset and summer lightning storms over the Hudson River. Not much reason to ever leave except for getting groceries and wine. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

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

Fantastic!

We had a truly wonderful and memorable stay here for five nights in October 2024. The house is stunning and we all agreed that it's even better in real life than in the photos. The area is beautiful and although we had a long list of things to do in the local area, several days we decided to just stay in the house instead - using the hot tub, cinema room, games room and pool. Bud was a fantastic host and was very responsive to any questions we had during our stay. We would love to come back one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Thanks again.

As always, we love the Fels. Thanks again Bud.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Panoramic views

A stunning glass house on top of a hill overlooking a beautiful stretch of the Hudson River. Sit on the large, comfortable deck or float in the pool while watching the boats go by. Ideal as a quiet, luxurious home base from which we ate at wonderful Hudson Valley restaurants, hiked, and went antiquing. Our only issue was that the air conditioning could not always keep up with the July heat wave.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Magical :)

We had an absolutely wonderful time at "The Fels." "The Fels" is a stunning property perched on a dramatic curve above the Hudson River. The house is spacious, sun-lite, and well designed for both group activities and privacy. And with a media room, game room, hot tub, seasonal swimming pool, tennis court, and great river overlook decks with a fire pit, you can be as active (or just chill) as you want. We spent 8 nights including Christmas, gathering around the fireplace in the "great room" after sunset cocktails on the deck, and dinner at the large oval table looking out over the river. The kitchen is smallish but well appointed. The house is 10 minutes (or less) from both New Paulz and Poughkeepsie, and just 15 minutes to Kingston for restaurants and shopping. And the owner is helpful and responsive if needed, so we could simply relax and enjoy our special holiday visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yossie H.

Great all-around experiance, amazing house & grounds, breathtaking views and super-accomodating Host

In short this place is simply amazing. We had the unfortunate experience of renting a place on VRBO that was somewhat misrepresented and needed to pivot quickly and find another alternative. The owner worked with us over a few hours to get everything in place and we showed up the next day! Certainly not cheap but the breathtaking views of the Hudson are worth it all on their own, before you factor in the gorgeous modern house loaded with all the amenities one could wish for. 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with steam showers and Jacuzzi tubs. A fully stocked and modern open kitchen, incredible game room where my kids spent plenty of time playing on the ps3, drums, electric guitars, ping-pong and air hockey tables was right next to the pool which provided for plenty of indoor/outdoor action. The hot tub on the deck overlooking the Hudson was awesome as well as was the incredible movie room where my kids enjoyed watching movies in a private movie theater. The large but comfortable house provided plenty of space for everyone to hang out with 6 bathrooms and a meticulously designed, fully modern, beautiful and thought-out home. The grounds are very pretty and the combo tennis court and basketball court make for some great outdoor fun as well. The host generously provided a long list of local attractions together with mountain bikes for exploring (although we stayed by the house the whole time) and was 100% available to answer any questions or concerns we had before and during our stay. I'd definitely return and recommend this place for anyone looking for some luxurious R&R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

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

amazing views

The views from this property did not disappoint. We greatly enjoyed being able to sit on the deck over the water. The house is amazing. Some of the home's technology is complicated, but Bud is incredibly responsive to any questions that may arise.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E., Long Island City

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

A Very Special Place

I've been fortunate to have my 3rd visit to this gorgeous property. There is no better spot in the Hudson Valley any time of year, but particularly during Autumn. Close to New Paltz and Walkway over the Hudson which me and my friends enjoyed. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Beautiful views

This was our 2nd visit to this house. You can’t beat the amazing views of the Hudson River. Some of our highlights were the Walkway over the Hudson (for running or biking), the Headless Horseman haunted houses, the Pumpkin Blaze, Mohonk Mountain House, and Shadows over the Hudson for dinner. Of course, the best thing is to just sit on the patio with coffee or wine and enjoy the views at the house.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carol Z.

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

Beautiful, Spacious, Relaxing

The Fels is a wonderful place for a family, with plenty of "together" and "solitary" space options. Our six-person group was a good fit. Having picked up our groceries before arriving, we only ventured out once during our stay, because the house gave us enough options to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Washington, DC

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

Quiet and Fun Getaway Home

My family of four spend a very relaxing and fun filled week at "The Fels." My 12 and 13 year old sons were thoroughly entertained all week with the swimming pool and ping pong table. We had great family time and were able to get out and see some local sites as well. The tennis court and basketball are not in good condition, so I would not consider those true amenities of the house, but we did not mind as there were plenty of other things to do. We'd return for another vacation. Bud is a gracious host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

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

Beautiful home, beautiful views

This is a beautiful property with everything you could ask for - pool, jacuzzi, gorgeous views all around, lovely interior. Bud was very responsive and made us feel like family! You can not go wrong renting this incredible home.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

nancy c.

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

It’s got the WOW factor!

We spent a month in this gorgeous house seeing friends, giving dinner parties, swimming in the pool, and gazing at the Hudson River. A few operational glitches were handled by the owner over the phone and didn’t detract from the enjoyment of the beauty all around us.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caryl E.

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

Another fabulous stay at The Fels

We had a wonderful few days at this property. Bud is always available to answer any questions. The views!! The light!! It is magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

Unique and beautiful property with absolutely stunning view. Everything was as expected.

Great family reunion, perfect property!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

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