Nature, Art, Hip Hudson Valley River Town 70mi NYC

Description from the owner

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This home in beautiful Hudson Valley is a lovingly restored 1930's bungalow in the up and coming community of Beacon, which sits on the Hudson River. The interior has been redone with warm colors and, as it's on a corner lot, you will find the sun streaming in through the many windows on all sides. There are comfortable, collectable and unique furnishings throughout. The master bedroom is particularly soothing with its soft colors and original works of artâ...€¦plus a super, luxury mattress on the queen size bed. The bedroom/office has been decorated with earthen tones, pictures and pieces brought back from my travels in Africa. It’s also suitable for children, with a friendly stuffed toy leopard, with elephant and giraffe toys to keep him company. The high-end sofa bed in the living room also assures a good nights sleep. You'll find everything you need to experience a tranquil and comfortable stay in the house, including a collection of books, board games and puzzles. Bring your work with you...there's Internet access throughout. In the spring the garden is full of tulips, daffodils, hydrangeas, lilacs...and a glorious cherry tree, which you can appreciate from a seat on the front porch. In the summer you'll want to barbeque in the back yard after a day of exploring the historic sites up and down the Hudson Valley. But a car is not necessary... it's an 70 minute ride on a Metro North express train straight up the Hudson River from NYC with stunning views the whole way. If you do drive, there’s plenty of street parking right outside the door.

REVIEWS:

A lovely home.

We even did a bit of remodeling when we got back and I used Carole’s master bedroom for inspiration. It was so relaxing!

Appreciative Tourist

We loved it! The owner was informative, easy to talk to, receptive and welcoming! The sheets were at least 550 thread count, pillows high quality down and the beds were all comfortable; firm but not too hard. I loved the decorative touches… it’s like staying in a boutique hotel. My 8-year-old daughter was enthralled with the Safari room, as were we all. There were beautiful pictures of elephants and Africa. The town of Beacon is a great up and coming place. The rental is a block from the sweet downtown main street. We also took the train into NYC, which was quick & easy. Definitely a great way to go as the rental is so much cheaper than city prices and such a welcome comfort from the city craziness. I will definitely return!

Ideal location, wonderful owner, great town to visit!!!

This house is a dream come true: It has a full kitchen that is well stocked with cooking utensils and all you need, plenty of extra pillows, linens, and towels for everyone. Due to how short our stay was, we were unable to enjoy the back (which has a grill!) and front decks but hope to do so at a future time, as they looked so wonderful. Carole was extremely quick to respond to my query and reservation as well as warm and helpful in every way. She gave us great recommendations. This town was larger than I anticipated…it leaves you wanting to come back for more (which I will certainly do!)

Comfort AND Location

We had been looking for a location that would allow us to walk to everything. Carole’s house was a perfect home base. It has a unique and charming. There’s an excellent selection of music and books and a well-stocked drawer of information about sights in the region (there’s no lack of things to do in the area). From a guest viewpoint, one of the best aspects of the rental was how responsive and helpful Carole was, available to answer any question. We enjoyed great bike rides to the north (we drove our bikes to connect with trail heads--maps and info are in the drawer).Read more

Additional Location Information

The house is perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood only 3 blocks from Main St and it's galleries, cafes and variety of great restaurants, Beacon Theater, antique stores and shops. A 20 minute walk can get you to DIA museum, and the Hudson River front, where you can laze on or swim off of Long Dock, walk, kayak or bike…even sail on Pete Seeger's boat The Woody Guthrie. A 20-minute walk in the other direction will take you to the base of Mount Beacon and the many hiking trails on the 6000 acres of The Hudson Highlands State Park.

The New York Times said about Beacon:

"IF you were an investor wagering on any Hudson Valley town or city, it might be Beacon, with a world-class attraction in Dia: Beacon (Art museum), its walk-able downtown, and an emerging art scene a 80-minute train ride from Grand Central Terminal.”

"The view of the lower Hudson Valley from the top of Mount Beacon on a cloudless day is panoramic and humbling. Visitors can take in the Hudson River’s flat, wide surface (in summer and fall, it’s often dotted with sailboats), identify and point to the city’s Main Street, lined with it’s stoic red brick buildings."

Don't miss Storm King art center across the river in Harriman or the Russell Wright house in Garrison. You'll find information on these and the many other interesting places mentioned below in the dining room cupboard.

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is held during July and August on the expansive gardens of one of the most magnificent, beautifully restored period homes in the United States...Boscobel, with it's pristine views across the river and down the valley. It’s just south of Beacon in the charming village of Cold Spring, which is well worth a visit. The sweet Garrison Theatre in the old train station on Garrison Landing also offers plays, musicals, and concerts throughout the year.

In Beacon during the spring, fall and summer months there are various outdoor festivals, as well as a farmers market on the waterfront on Sundays. In the winter months the area is recognized for it's many cross country skiing trails. Year round, on the second Saturday of every month the galleries in Beacon stay open until 9 PM serving wine and snacks. Join the crowds wandering Main Street. Don't forget to stop at Hudson Beach Glass in the old firehouse for a glass blowing demonstration... or sign up for lessons and do it yourself!

Speaking of food... Beacon has many fine places to satisfy your hunger. You'll find all that information at the house. Or why not dine in one of the restaurants across the Hudson on the rivers edge in Newburgh? You can take the ferry across and explore the mansions and historic sites of Newburgh where George Washington was based during the Revolutionary War. Beacon also has it's own historic sites, including the Madame Brett Homestead built in 1709.

Head up river to the Walkway across the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. From there continue north to visit Roosevelt's Home and Library or the Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park, and stop at the renowned Culinary Institute Of America for a DELICIOUS meal on the way. Book ahead for anything other then the Tea Shop (which you shouldn't pass by without tasting their of mouth watering dishes). Continue up to Rhinebeck where you can attend events at Omega Institute or visit the Dutchess County Fairgrounds which host the famous Dutchess County Fair, the annual Sheep and Wool Fest, as well as Rhinebeck Antiques Fair.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the spectacular hiking, biking, kayaking and sailing in the region. Bike and Kayak rentals are available in town. You may also swim in the Hudson River at Stony Point in Coldspring. There's a children's floating pool at the Beacon dock... go ahead and swim off the Long Dock in Long Dock Park, or walk the trail along the river bed... catch the stunning views at sunset.

There are several beautiful golf courses with in a 30 minute drive. Ask me for details.

Location Type Mountain, River, Town

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

THERE IS A TWO NIGHT MINIMUM RENTAL. I MAKE NO EXCEPTIONS...THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.

THE RATES LISTED ABOVE ARE LOW SEASON, MMID AND PEAK RATES WHICH VARY DEPENDING ON THE SEASON AND LENGTH OF STAY. THEY ARE HIGHER IN THE SPRING AND PEAK SUMMER, FALL FOLIAGE SEASONS AS WELL AS OVER HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.

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