PLEASE READ BELOW & HOUSE RULES BEFORE REQUESTING TO BOOK. Hang & relax on the massive wraparound porch at this unique & tranquil getaway. Built in 1850, The Broadview sits on 8 acres in East Durham, and is the perfect escape from city life. Sleeps 8 (4 bedrooms with 5 beds, 1.5 bathrooms). Open floor plan, two living rooms, dining room, & large kitchen. Walking distance to the Zoom Flume water park. Mountain views. Grill and fire pit. Perfect for families, small groups, several couples. The space (The Broadview is an old gem that requires gentle TLC. CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS!) *Must be 25 years or older with positive reviews to rent.* If it's outdoor space you're seeking, you'll find it at The Broadview. 2 hours, 15 minutes north of midtown Manhattan, you'll be greeted by majestic mountains behind the house when you approach the 450' long U-shaped gravel driveway. Simple, uncluttered, and at 1,000 feet above sea level, the 172 year-old house sits on 4 park-like aces. Another 4 acres beyond the stable/barn are wooded. A massive 103' long non-operational chicken coop sits behind the house and a horse stable/barn is at the bottom of the tree-lined hill halfway down the property. The Broadview is the perfect escape to enjoy your morning coffee, afternoon tea, happy hour cocktails, and meals on the covered wraparound porch while listening to the sounds of mother nature or just staring at the mountains. Nap outdoors in the hammock or on one of the chaise lounges. Relax indoors where the temperature on the first floor is consistently cool due to the porch overhang or sit by the outdoor fire pit while gazing up at the stars. During winter, cozy up next to the wood burning stove in the parlor. Local restaurants are just a few minutes away. Sleeps 8 guests max: Bedroom 1 (Primary): King bed, medium firm memory foam mattress, desk Bedroom 2 (Yellow): Queen bed, firmest memory foam mattress Bedroom 3 (Pink): Queen bed, medium firm memory foam mattress Bedroom 4 (Green): Two twin beds (both medium memory foam) Kitchen: Fully equipped for making meals Dining Room: Table with seating for 6 comfortably, 8 tightly, plus counter seating for 3 Living Room 1: Seating for 6 on two large couches, where you can watch TV (Roku) Living Room 2: Seating for 4, with a corner desk, and many books Full + Half Bath (All bedrooms and full bath on the second floor. Half bath on first floor.) ESSENTIAL AMENITIES INCLUDE: -Roku Smart TV w/Netflix + Streaming Apps -High-speed WiFi -Self check-in with August smart lock -Board games and puzzles -Bathroom essentials -Coffee & Tea essentials (12-cup brewer and pour-overs) -Outdoor grill (propane) -Outdoor fire pit (firewood is provided) -Wood-burning stove (OCT-APR, firewood is provided) -RING doorbell camera pointing away from home, in front & rear, for your safety. (No cameras inside.) In addition, we provide these items not listed in the amenities section: *Crock-pot/slow cooker (7 qt) *Humidifiers *Kids dining ware *15+ cooking spices, condiments, olive oil, butter, grilling skewers *Doggy blanket, small food & water bowls, poop bags Interior Square Footage: 1,800 (900 sq. ft. on each floor) Porch Square footage: 1,800 CONSIDER other IMPORTANT FACTORS BEFORE BOOKING your stay: -Encountering wildlife/bugs/insects while outdoors is part of the rural/country experience. Guests should be comfortable with nature. Some bugs/insect can sneak into the home when doors & windows are left open. (During the months of May/June, "May Beetles, AKA June Bugs" awaken and are most active at night and fly onto the porch because they are attracted to the porch lights and interior lights. They are harmless.) -You may hear woodpeckers, crickets, birds, and owls from April-November, that could interrupt your sleep if you're a light sleeper. -Air conditioning is only available from May-September. The first floor of the home stays consistently cool with windows closed and the A/C is usually never needed. -The wood burning stove is available for seasonal use from October-April only. WHAT'S NEARBY: -Zoom Flume Water Park: Walking Distance (check their operation schedule) -Windham Mountain: 18 minutes -Hunter Mountain: 30 minutes -Town of Hudson/Hudson Amtrak Station: 30 minutes -Albany International Airport: 55 minutes Discounts are automatically applied for longer stays. Pet fee is $100 for up to 2 pets for the entire stay. (Dogs must be up-to-date with preventative flea treatments.) For weddings, celebrations, and events at The Broadview, send us a message. Guest access Guests have access to areas listed, except the basement and attic. (Guests may have access to the washer/dryer in the basement if staying 3+ nights or with advance request for shorter stays.) Guests may not enter the stable/barn, chicken coop, and pump house. Other things to note Feel free to help yourself to anything in the pantry, fridge, freezer. Because we use the house when it's not rented, we usually leave non-perishable food, unexpired condiments, and unopened beverages for guests' consumption. These items may have also been left by previous guests, if deemed safe. *No live TV, no cable TV. Roku is available along with many streaming apps that provide live TV.* *Check weather forecast for your stay as temperatures fluctuate.* *Charging electric vehicles (EV) is not available at the property.* *Parking is limited to 6 vehicles.* *During the summer months, you may hear some music and kids in the distance, at the Zoom Flume water park nearby.* *Dogs must be up-to-date with preventative flea treatment, must be leashed while outdoors. *Please inquire about visiting or hosting additional guests who will not be staying overnight as we have restrictions on the total guest count at The Broadview at any given time.* *DISCLOSURE of Recording Devices:* 1. A 'Ring' doorbell device at our front door pointing towards the front lawn, briefly records both audio & video when motion is detected. 2. A "Ring" floodlight device attached to the rear porch, pointing towards the back yard and rear driveway, briefly records both audio & video when motion is detected.