Charming light-filled guesthouse at edge of a wild forest--but close to town! Walk to prime hiking and fishing. 2 min drive to town restaurants, shops, other fun activities. NYC bus is walking distance. 20 minutes to major ski areas and Woodstock! All new custom full bath. Cozy king size loft bed sleeps 2 adults. Full size bed on main level, with memory foam comfort!. Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi calling, Verizon cell service; landline phone. Fire pit, grill, pure water. Gorgeous garden, brook, must see! Loft bed is cozy and fun, however we do not recommend it for kids under 6 due to the ladder. Adults enjoy sleeping there too-- be aware that there is limited headroom-- if this is a problem you may opt for the full size futon bed on the ground level. We love kids, but they must be supervised at all times. (They are not mountain goats!) Yard is not fenced and there are some steep areas and water. Please let us know if you are bringing children, and how old they are. Not appropriate for pets, please do not bring any. Phoenicia does not have cell service, but we have a Verizon wireless extender, so if you have a Verizon cell phone it will work at our house. We also have a landline phone which guests can use, and Wi-Fi calling is easy on our Internet service. Nearest full cell signal is in Boiceville --a short drive away. Our well water is filtered and delicious, so no need to bring any! We provide a selection of coffee and tea and fixings, and a Keurig brewer and electric teakettle. Microwave, Toaster, and Induction hot-plate are available for your use. Year-round outdoor propane grill is next to the guesthouse. Full bathroom with all new fixtures, marble shower with awesome Oxygenics Curve rainfall shower head, and a heated bathroom floor! (For longer stays, ask us if you need to use the washer/dryer in the main house.) Lots of seating nooks and picnic areas on site, guests are welcome to use the family areas also. We love company! Let us know how much privacy you want, and we will accommodate. Fire pit in front of the guesthouse, and fireplace up on the hill. Guests are welcome to use them--safely, of course, and wood is provided. Grocery/deli in town, mid-size supermarket in Boiceville a few miles away. Several terrific restaurants close by. Rail bike rides in Phoenicia, recommended to book way in advance. Theater in town for plays. Charming little shops in Phoenicia, and a 20 minute drive to Woodstock for lots of shopping, restaurants, and music venues. Mt. Tremper hiking trail is just a short walk up the road, and the Tanbark trail is one mile away in Phoenicia (great views!) The Esopus Creek right across the street is world-famous for trout fishing. The guesthouse is comfortable all year round, with a quiet mini-split heating/air conditioning system. Lots of windows, cool evening breeze down the mountain is refreshing in the summer! (bring extra outdoor clothing for evenings) Well insulated in winter, short driveway, road is plowed. On-demand generator that kicks in automatically--no power outages! Park in the driveway and walk a short distance up to the guesthouse. Can accommodate 3 cars. No stairs to climb, walking paths are gravel and slate (so wheelchairs and walkers are possible but not easy). Stone and wood-chip walkways up on the hill with sturdy wood railings. We do not exclude anyone due to race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. All type humans are welcome! We only require that you be as considerate as you would wish your own guests to be. Let us know what would make your stay the best possible for you--we aim to please! Till then, best regards, Vivian and Steve Shandaken STR License #2024-STR-020 Entire yard, garden, deck, patio, and wooded areas are all accessible by guests. Lots of great seating areas to explore! Lovely private seasonal stream on property. State forest (Mt. Tremper) borders our back yard! Please use caution on rocky slopes, steps and paths, many railings are provided for safety. Home owners may need to do occasional yard work, but will respect guests privacy and quiet time. We love to meet new people--so "socializing" would be welcome, but "alone time" is fine too! We want you to have the experience that suits you best. Bus to NYC is in Phoenicia 1 mile away. Vivian speaks English and is also fluent in Spanish.