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Amazing Contemporary Family Home with Pool next to Nature Preserve

Amazing Contemporary Family Home with Pool next to Nature Preserve

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View of the pool and the Hudson Valley in the distance from the master bedroom.
View of the Nature Preserve.  The Hudson is just behind the first set of trees.
House is clean and airy.  Very open and spacious.
View up the driveway towards the road.
Autumn colors.  Hudson river visible in the distance.

Overview of Amazing Contemporary Family Home with Pool next to Nature Preserve

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Catskill, NY
  • Popular LocationThomas Cole National Historic Site6 min drive
  • Popular LocationDutchman's Landing6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOlana State Historic Site12 min drive
  • AirportHudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 6/playroom bunkroom

Ground floor Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Sunroom with sleeper sofa

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom groundfloor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Rec Room Bath/Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Shared 2nd flr Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Amazing Contemporary Family Home with Pool next to Nature Preserve

Our very special family home has the best of both worlds- a private 24 acres abutting a nature sanctuary that is only 5 minutes to the bustling town of Catskill, NY. Our home has four comfortable bedrooms with four baths (including a large master suite with balcony), large entertainment rooms that flows seamlessly from chef kitchen to open hearth living room and a downstairs area with 8 bunk beds, rec center and bar area. Whether you want to celebrate your family reunion, relax with your kids or gather with friends, you will love the heated pool, walks through the fields, and basketball and pickle ball court in the front driveway.

Family Friendly Country House Rental includes:

4 Bedroom
4 Bathroom
2 Bunk rooms (sleeps 4 each)
Sun room with Sleeper sofa
15 minutes from Hudson (12 minutes from Hudson Amtrak Station)
35 Minutes from Hunter Mountain and Windham Ski areas
Open floor plan
Large Chef's Kitchen
Stone wood burning fireplace
Ping Pong room
Foosball Table
Large Playroom
Large Master suite
Sunroom with electric "woodburning" stove
Great for groups and entertaining
2 extra floor mattresses
Crib
Pack 'n' Play (available on request)
Long driveway with basket ball hoop
Lots of land

We have a large 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom modern country house in Catskill, New York. The drive typically takes 2.5 hours from Brooklyn. The house is a 15 minute drive to Hudson NY which is filled with restaurants and beautiful stores, art galleries, yoga studios and boutiques. 12 minutes to the Amtrak station in Hudson (train ride is exactly 2 hours from NYC). We are also 35 minutes from Hunter Mountain and Windham Ski areas and excellent hiking areas. Near Olana and Thomas Cole House. Our house is down a long driveway, not visible from the road and sits on 26 acres. It is on top of a big, hilly meadow overlooking a forever-wild forest/bird sanctuary. Excellent sledding right out the backdoor! Feeling of country seclusion and privacy but extremely convenient as it's only ½ mile from grocery stores, a diner, a bowling alley, Walgreens & CVS, an urgent care, a wine store, a coffee shop, a first run movie theater, a few cute stores, a good pizza place and Beerworld!

The house itself has a big open, airy floor plan and high ceilings. All of the rooms are very clean and spare. Pine floors with radiant heating. Very, very kid friendly (and adult friendly too). Big fully-equipped kitchen. All modern appliances: double oven, stainless fridge, big gas stove, granite counters. Seating for 6 on counter stools and kitchen table seats 4-6. Kitchen open to sunken living room with big picture window and a big stone fireplace (ideal for apres ski lounging). The dining room table with leaves can seat up to 12 people (with a little extension table can seat 14). There is a room devoted to a ping pong table with an armoire filled with lots of games and puzzles. A big sunroom with great views, a pull out sofa and table for 4. The crown jewel for parents is a giant finished basement, 2 bunk rooms (sleeps 8), big screen TV (55" high def plays DVDs, blu-ray) and playroom with foosball table, too many toys, art easel, air hockey, etc... Lots of childrens' and baby books. The playroom has a carpeted living area with comfy couch and chairs and plenty of room for playing and hanging out. There is bar/counter in playroom that seats 8 and a full bathroom. Although it is a basement it also has windows and access to the backyard because the house is built on a hill. There are 3 bedrooms with king sized beds and 1 bedroom with 2 full sized beds. The master bedroom is huge and the master bath has a big deep tub and glass shower with multiple jets. There is also a large art studio that is available for adult artists or older responsible kids/teens (with permission). We have excellent wi-fi. For spring/summer renters we have a very large stone patio and large heated pool. Basketball hoop, bikes and scooters, croquet, cornhole (beanbag toss), bocce etc... There is also a large front deck that we like to use almost exclusively for family dance parties. And a big grill. A nice retreat for one family or excellent place for groups. We regularly host 2 or 3 other families easily.

Thanks!
Sarah

Property manager

Susanna Mitchell

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$150 pet fee. Dogs should remain downstairs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Alcohol in the pool area.
Drive slowly on the driveway.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Catskill

Located in Catskill, this vacation home is in a rural area. Kaaterskill Falls and Bristol Beach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stoddard Corner and Kiwanis Ice Arena. Traveling with kids? Consider Village Books, or check out an event or a game at HITS-on-the-Hudson. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Catskill, NY

What's nearby

  • Thomas Cole National Historic Site - 6 min drive
  • Dutchman's Landing - 6 min drive
  • Olana State Historic Site - 12 min drive
  • Max and Lillian Katzman Theater - 14 min drive
  • HITS-on-the-Hudson - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 13 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Burger King - 4 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 20 min walk
  • Pomodoro's - 4 min drive
  • Barnwood Restaurant - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a beautiful town! Fantastic in the winter and would love to come back in the summer!
We had a great time relaxing by the fire place, playing ping pong, hosting meals where our large group could all eat together, and exploring local shops and site! 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sloane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at this property!
This is the only property that we have re-booked and, once again, it did not disappoint. The setting is beautiful, the location is perfect (private, yet close to stores, restaurants, sites) and the pool is heavenly. My family was thrilled to return to this house and my dog could not have been happier. We will not hesitate to book this property for a third time!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K., New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We had a great time, it was a wonderful stay! We would love to go back again for another vacation one day. The property manager was very responsive and the area was so beautiful and very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great pool, great location in proximity to so many spots to explore. Very private. Lots of space for everyone to be comfortable sitting indoors and outdoors. No A/C in the basement but the kids didn’t seem to mind. We had a minor issue and management was very responsive. Overall, really fun spot will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sloane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation!
I can run out of superlatives when describing our time at this property. Check in was a breeze, the hosts were a text away, the house is beautiful without being stuffy, immaculate, kitchen had everything you could possibly imagine needing, and the property was so lovely, gorgeous views, and peaceful. Our dog had the time of f his life and all of us (except the dog) spent luxurious time in the terrific (and clean!) pool. This is a perfect spot for family and friends. Loved grilling and eating outdoors while enjoying the panoramic views. The property is completely private but there’s shopping and things to do a very short drive away. Property photos and description are accurate but can’t adequately convey the special feel of this place. Would rent this property again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susanna Mitchell

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We divide our time between Brooklyn and Catskill. We have two energetic and curious boys who love riding their bikes up the driveway, exploring the woods and retreating to the basement to build forts. In the summer, we play tennis in Saugerties, spend endless hours in the pool overlooking the fields and bird sanctuary. This last year, we hand painted a pickle ball in the front driveway. We ski in the winter at Hunter, mountain bike, and entertain many friends, especially post Covid. We are excited to share our home with you.

Why they chose this property

Our Hudson Valley house is comfortable, relaxing and spacious. Whether its just the four of us, or we are hosting multiple groups of friends and family, there are so many places for people to gather, to sit, to laugh, to play. We have winter tournaments of ping pong, and foosball. In the summer, we mountain bike and hike around the fields. We get lost in the woods, or take a short ride to the many restaurants in the area. The pool in the summer provides endless entertainment.

What makes this property unique

We have can sleep a couple or 16 people. With central air, radiant heat and outdoor grill, our house is perfect for families, groups of friends who come together and reunions of all kinds. The house is a place of joy and peace with multiple amenities.
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