Currently accepting Spring reservations, and bookings well into 2027. HollyKissHudsonValley is proving to be a popular among wedding and event planners. Nature and wildlife is abundant year-round.
Corner Guest Suite inside renovated guest lodge, room for 4 guests. The unit is approx. 600 sq ft., and includes are spacious den, bedroom, and full bathroom. Your own private entrance from wrap-around porch. Rates shown are based on that unit only. (Area in green on Floor Plan diagram). Any additional rooms can be negotiated. For additional rooms and rates, see VRBO listing: 4163358.
Located just a few miles from nearby Catskill, Hudson, Leeds and Coxsackie, the house is technically in rural Athens, NY. There are many amazing restaurants and attractions that the Hudson Valley has to offer. A road to road horseshoe driveway allows for easy drop-off and pick-up, avoiding stairs into the front entry. The 9.6 acre property is a world of its own, consisting of 4 structures: the main house, (4308 Sq ft), the renovated upstairs Red Barn with Loft (available for additional rate), the Snack Shack which once provided food for resort guests and now serves as an outdoor station for patio barbecues and outdoor events, and the 100 year old log cabin tavern/bar/casino made from local timber. (Currently closed for remodeling). Older locals can tell you fond sentimental stories of how rock bands and entertainment from New York City performed there in the 70's. (Shades of Dirty Dancing. :) You may feel the rich nostalgic history just by walking around the grounds and see several deer, spring fawns, and a full list of wildlife. One glance at the night sky and you'll see stars you never knew existed. That feature continues from the large picture window from the grand bedroom inside the house. Not your typical Airbnb, since it existed long before the app did.
Relevant: Sleepy Hollow Lake, Red's, Seconds, Stewart House, Beer Garden, Piccolo Trattoria, Gracie's Luncheonette, Dog park, Hudson Ferry, Hudson River, Kayaking, Green's Lake, Drive-In Theater, Black Horse Market, Greene County, Gather Green, Amtrak Station, Trailways Bus station, Film Location, Student Films, Pasture, Forest, Fresh Air, Quiet, Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain, Skiing, Snowboarding, Canoeing, Bicycling, Horseback Riding nearby, Saugerties, Wire, Wick, Weddings, Graduation Parties, Birthdays, 126 years old, Philmont, Vanderbilt Lakeside, Feast & Floret, Columbia County, Quinnie's, Old Game Farm, Lighthouse, Ghent, Farmer's Market Hudson, Warren Street, Diner, Kaaterskill Falls, North South Lake, Lake Taghkanic State Park, Water Park, Zoom Flume, East Durham. Private, Family Reunions.
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Recent Guest Review:
If you are attending an event at Gather Greene, I 100% recommend booking Hollykiss! We had a family wedding there this past weekend and used Hollykiss as our extended family’s base of operations. A 4 minute drive from the venue, We booked the entire house (all 6 indoor bedrooms - plus the “barn” which has 4 beds for extra space) The house and property are GORGEOUS. Everyone was awed- and I was given kudos for finding it! We had 12 people sleep there plus another 10 (who were staying 30 minutes+ away) come for lunch and to get ready for the wedding. We came from NY, DC, Boston, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Florida- and the house was huge inside and out. It has tons of windows- a perfect kitchen, a dining room table that sat all of us plus a piano where we had a family sing a long! Before the 4pm wedding, we planned lunch for 25 intending to use the grounds for a casual picnic. Mark- our host -was super knowledgeable, accommodating, responsive and helpful with information about caterers and grocery stores in the area without being a bit intrusive. He even offered us the use of folding tables and chairs. Even though there was a torrential downpour at the lunch hour- the wrap around covered porch and the spacious interior gave us comfortable and weatherproof options. For a fraction of what we would have spent on hotel rooms, Hollykiss allowed us all to stay, play and eat together in a wonderful upscale setting. 5 stars all around!!!
Looking for accommodations for that big wedding event or festival in the Coxsackie, Athens, or Catskill area? HollyKiss House is quickly becoming the place to gather under one big roof with plenty of parking. Centrally located just down the road to many event and wedding venues in the area.
August 2025: Inspected and Permit Renewed through 2026. "This house is by far the best, if not one of the best destination short term rentals in Greene County." -Code Enforcement Inspector.
Fully Renovated Historic Resort Lodge between Hudson River and the Catskills, two hours north of NYC. Formerly Hotchkiss House Resort and Hotel, built in 1900, and situated on 9.6 acres. Unit available is approx. 600 sq ft. This is not your grandmother's farmhouse. Renovated newer foundation and steel beams through the length, many more improvements. Less than 18 miles from Hudson Amtrak Station, and nestled at the crossroads of the Hudson River Valley and the Catskill Mountains. Thermal windows reduce drafts and keep you cozy and warm.
First Floor Corner Suite:
Average stay for 2-4 guests.
Large room with sleeper sofa, cable tv, wifi, microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker and hot water pitcher with cups. Not a full kitchen, but one is available with extra room rental options. Sitting table and chairs, and French doors that open onto an airy wrap-around porch. Spacious corner bedroom with queen size bed , dresser and closet. Full bath with shower.
Inquire about accommodation combinations that fit your needs. Open to creative ideas. Day Event rate available without two-night stay minimum.
Property will be rented to only one party at a time, except for the owner or manager, who if present would be separate. Your area is still private. The only fees and taxes charged are by VRBO.
HollyKiss House and grounds is far more than an "VRBO". Many of the places I loved and held sacred such as summer camp lodges and grandma's farmhouse, are disappearing. It is a place for friends and family to gather, away from a world of collective isolation. A place to touch the grass and breathe the air. Although 126 years old, it has been rebuilt from the inside out, from foundation to re-enforcing steel beams hidden within the framework, it is a fortress. Windows are upgraded weather-tight to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It's reassuring to many that places like this still exist. If that appeals to you, then HollyKiss is your place.
HollyKiss House is its own destination. Room for outdoor activities and space to wander, its natural beauty has been a backdrop to film makers and films, including students from the legendary New York University Tisch School of the Arts. (NYU Film School.)
