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Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!

Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!

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Swing in your hammock under the trees + listen to birdsong
Great room with cathedral ceiling + 2-story north-light artist windows
French doors to patio + stairway to loft with balcony overlooking great room
Blue stone patio overlooking fern glade + deep pine forest
View of dining area in great room from loft balcony

Overview of Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Woodstock, NY
  • Popular LocationWoodstock Music Shop6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBethel Woods Museum11 min drive
  • Popular LocationOverlook Mountain Trailhead13 min drive
  • AirportHudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1st floor bedroom

2nd floor loft

1 bathroom

1st floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!

Treat yourself to a romantic getaway, personal retreat or creative sabbatical in your own romantic storybook cottage nestled in a private 5-acre forest in Woodstock, the famous “colony of the arts” and cultural hub of the Catskills! This historic Woodstock hand-built house was the home of the legendary film director, Preston Sturges ~ as well as many other well-known artists and musicians.

It features a spacious great room with a cathedral ceiling, 2-story north-light windows, a massive stone fireplace (open during the winter only when temperatures drop below freezing), and 2 sets of French doors that open onto a native blue stone patio on a ledge overlooking a fern glade and deep pine forest.

Stretch out on the queen bed with a pillow-top mattress and luxury linens in the quaint bedroom with cottage-style casement windows. Fall asleep to the sound of crickets, and wake up to birdsong!

Climb an open stairway to a private writer’s office, as well as a loft space with a foldout futon couch and balcony overlooking the great room. There’s a second writer’s office on the first floor, with an arched Palladian window and forest views.

Prepare snacks and meals in your well-equipped country kitchen, and serve them at the farm table next to a wall of glass, or on the patio surrounded by gardens.

Cozy up to a fire in the stone fireplace in the winter (available only when temperatures drop below freezing), and watch the snow settle on the branches and transform the woods into a magical winter wonderland.

This charming cottage in an idyllic setting is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or creative retreat. Make the Sturges’ cottage your home for a week, month, or season, and let it inspire and uplift you throughout the year!

SUITABILITY
Please note that due to potential hazards (open stairway, stone patios, rock walls and ledges, etc.) the cottage is not appropriate for small children.

WINTER/SPRING SPECIALS:
Week: 7 nights for price of 6 (one night free!)
Month: 4 weeks for price of 3 (one week free!)

Property manager

Judy Atwood
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Woodstock

Located in Woodstock, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Catskill Mountains and Thorn Preserve - Catskill Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Woodstock Music Shop and Hudson River Maritime Museum. Ready for a night out? Consider Byrdcliffe Barn and The Chateau. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.
Map
Woodstock, NY

What's nearby

  • Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead - 4 min drive
  • Woodstock Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Woodstock Music Shop - 6 min drive
  • Bethel Woods Museum - 11 min drive
  • Overlook Mountain Trailhead - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhinecliff Station - 28 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Colony - 6 min drive
  • Steve's Pizza & Deli - 7 min drive
  • Bread Alone - 6 min drive
  • Olive's Country Store & Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Silvia - 6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The house was very quiet and comfortable . We enjoyed it very much and will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dean W., Tulsa

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woodstock
As reported
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dale r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five stars all around
The home is wonderful, truly nestled in the woods away from the hubbub but accessible to everything. Beautiful books about the history and culture of the Catskills along with great hiking books and materials. The historical book collection, great selection of vinyl records going back to Dylan and Peter, Paul and Mary, and DVDs of all of Preston Sturges’ movies gave us a great sense of the history of the house and of Woodstock. And it was inspiring to sit at what we assumed was Sturges’ own writing desk, looking out on the lovely woods. The kitchen had everything we needed and nothing we didn’t. We cooked every night except one and also used the grill. So lovely to eat breakfast outside on the beautiful back patio. We can’t recommend this house highly enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect retreat
Just as pictured. So welcoming, utterly charming and comfortable. The perfect place to cosy up and write and read and walk. Stunning trails nearby. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty, Bliss and Serenity
Our stay at the cottage was idyllic. Designed by an architect, the vaulted ceilings, overhead loft, expansive living room and master bedroom make for inspiring stays and restful nights. Crafted wood floors, an engaging library and overhead beams beneath the loft add to home’s coziness. And while it was too warm for a fire, the large stone fireplace was a delight to behold. The kitchen is fun to cook in and enjoy breakfast. And the room off the kitchen was a wonderful place to read, write and just daydream thanks to its forested views. This is a very special place that begs one to stay for several weeks.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Judy Atwood

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English

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