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Home in Ghent

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

Stylish Hawthorne Valley Farmhouse Retreat

Hawthorne is a renovated 1920s farmhouse set on 11 acres of pastoral fields, forest and pond, featuring stylish, comfortable, art-filled white and green rooms. Take in the view from the sun porch, nap on the big L-shaped sofa, share cocktails in the field overlooking the valley, and cozy up by the fieldstone fireplace at night. A fully equipped house, with Watson Kennedy goods throughout. Professional design, high quality kitchen equipment and accoutrement, linens, blankets and comforters, with Malin+Goetz & Molton Brown supplies make this your luxe country getaway. Now with unlimited WiFi. The perfect getaway for one to three couples, Hawthorne offers multiple rooms and lots of space for maximum relaxation and taking in the country. >> Enjoy the view from the sun-drenched front porch. >> Nap on the big L-shaped sofa in the living room. The two extra deep Restoration Hardware couches are 7’ long; they also serve as larger than usual single beds >> Cozy up with a book by the fieldstone fireplace in the fully screened back porch (with glass panels in Fall and Winter). >> Share sunset cocktails in the Adirondack chairs up in the field overlooking the valley. >> Cook in the well-equipped kitchen. >> Eat your candle-lit dinner in the dining room overlooking the valley. This is a fully equipped country farmhouse, with Watson Kennedy goods throughout the home. Professional design, high quality kitchen equipment and accoutrement, linens, blankets and comforters, and Malin+Goetz bath supplies make this your luxe country getaway. You will be the only guests in the house, with no one else on-site. Lots of hiking in the valley and nearby conservancy areas, biking on country roads, cross-country, downhill or snowshoe during the snowy months, or take in all the antique shops and history year-round. This peaceful property is minutes from the Hawthorne Valley Farm store, 20 minutes to the world-class food and vintage mecca of Hudson, and 30 minutes from the culture and history of Tanglewood, Jacobs PIllow and the Berkshires. For recreation there is hiking in the valley and nearby conservancy areas, biking on country roads, or cross-country, downhill or snowshoeing during the snowy months. Hawthorne is a 2-hour drive from NYC or a 2-hour Amtrak ride from Penn Station to Hudson, and then a 20 minute drive by car or taxi. The house is conveniently close to the Taconic Parkway, while set in a peaceful and quiet valley.

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Home in Germantown

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 437 reviews

Rustic Swedish Barn/Featured in Airbnb Magazine

Enjoy expansive views of the Catskill Mountains from this stunningly renovated Scandanavian barn. Featured in more than 10 magazines and catalogues, including AirBnB Magazine! Walk the property, with its big open fields, an organic orchard, walking paths, and flower gardens. A large private pond is swimmable (after heavy rains it does get muddy). The Barn has central heat and air conditioning. A full bathroom features an antique bathtub. Enjoy dining inside, or outdoor grilling and dining.

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Home in Catskill

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Cheerful Catskill Village Cottage

Bright and airy Catskill village refuge - a wildflower and wildlife haven in the thick of things. Historic house set on a quarter acre of trees and wildflowers, but blocks from Main Street, Catskill. Walk to Foreland, The Lumberyard, the incredible village cemetery, Thomas Cole House, restaurants and shops. Olana State Historic Site is right across the bridge! Cottage has a full kitchen, clawfoot tub, penny tile shower, front porch, dining room and large living room. Truly peaceful and lovely.

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Home in Athens

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Renovated historic home, walk to Hudson River!

Escape from NYC and enjoy a slower pace in this bright and spacious historic home, just a short walk to the Hudson River where you can sit by the water, enjoy a picnic, or kayak. This home is made for entertaining and is stocked with everything you need to cook a wonderful meal (cast irons, French cookware, baking supplies, spices and oils). There is a little view of the river from the backyard where you can also build a fire. 1 queen bed, 1 full bed and one full air mattress also available.

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Home in Germantown

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

Hilltop modern with stunning mountain views

Beautiful modern residence with a pool & fireplace in Germantown. Fantastic as a weekend getaway or longer-term rental. In the front, stunning mountain views wrap around the master bedroom, kitchen, living room and deck. Out back, a spacious yard and rolling hills. Grill & eat on the big pool deck, lounge in chaises. Fully equipped kitchen, washer & dryer, and *fast wifi*. Perfect for remote work, and each space has its own desk. Shop, walk, hike, ski: Close to Hudson, Olana & Catskills.

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Home in Catskill

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews

Athens, NY House - 1 Bedroom "Want to Get Away"?

Athens, NY Entire House - 1 bedroom Quiet Country setting Summertime is a great time to escape to upstate NY. Guests have called it "a very cozy cottage in the woods". It is set back off the road and a great place to get away and unwind. 10 minutes from Exit 21 on the NYS Thruway and is an easy drive to several towns on the Hudson River. They are known for their restaurants, local shops and quaint downtowns. Area features outdoor activities: hiking trails, skiing and kayaking.

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Home in Hudson

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviews

Livingston Farmhouse Escape with hot tub and sauna

Perfect rustic country getaway conveniently located near Hudson, Red Hook, Tivoli and Germantown; in the heart of a sweet hamlet. Farm stands and swimming holes abound! Our home is an open and airy 3 bedrooms; space to spread out, and a large kitchen equipped with all a cook could want. Generously sized living room with cozy fireplace and Roku TV. Sonos throughout first floor. Huge property with fire pit for s'mores and late night fun; grill, patio dining, sauna and hot tub.

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Home in Hudson

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 386 reviews

Rushing Rapids Cottage – a birdwatcher's paradise

Complete renovation with privacy. Rural mill worker's cottage is upgraded with midcentury touches while leaving antique finishes. Overlooking the Kinderhook Creek rapids on a rural paved road and AHET Rail Trail. Minutes to Hudson and Kinderhook. You may see Carolina Wrens, Cardinals, Chickadees, Woodpeckers, Goldfinches and Hummingbirds. The creek to the front attracts Bald and Golden Eagles, Osprey, Blue Herons, Red Tail Hawks, Ducks and Geese. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ALLOWED.

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Home in Hudson

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Quiet• pvt farmhouse•stunning mntn views nr Hudson

This welcoming and private 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath farmhouse is a sight to behold. Spacious and sun-drenched, with large windows, exposed beams and an open floor plan, this home looks out over a view from Bear Mountain through the Catskills with stunning sunsets. Here is a blissful sanctuary to relax and recharge, atop a hill on 8 private acres, yet in less than 15 minutes you can be shopping or dining in Hudson. Two stories of space and comfort-- you will want to return!

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Home in Hudson

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews

Main Street Cottage

We are located on U.S. Route 9. It is a well traveled, main road but close to everything! It is peaceful but not quiet. For nature lovers, explore the area with hikes on local trails or on a kayak down the river. We are 5miles from the Hudson River Skywalk, Olana and Thomas Cole. We are 3.9miles to Warren Street where you can enjoy a full day of shopping, spa and food. The Catskills has much to offer. The cottage is in the perfect area to enjoy it all year round!

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Home in Catskill

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviews

b/w Hudson&Hunter, a Catskill Unit Made for Snugs

Welcome to the Catskills and rest up in this calm, small, and stylish space! We recently rebuilt the entire interior of an old brick building and imagined the first floor (*** the entrance is at the back of our house***) as a guest unit for our friends & family during visits. When we do not have friends & family visiting, we are offering this space to you! We are architects by training and have placed our aesthetic energy in making this unit modern but also cozy.

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Home in Germantown

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 351 reviews

Private Cottage/Mountain Views/Trails/Fire pit

A Unique Modern Cottage with Stunning Views / A Spa like Bathroom/ A Charming Gas Fireplace/ Fully equipped Chef's kitchen/Soapstone countertops/New premium appliances. Total Privacy High ceilings, hand plastered walls, antique doors. Glass French doors open to a private deck Enjoy big Catskill Mountain and seasonal Hudson River views. The large bath has a tiled glass door shower and a soaking tub. A Fieldstone fire pit overlooks the Catskills!