Warm and welcoming - with views that rival a Thomas Cole painting. Heron's View is one of the best spots on the Hudson River. Just a 5 minute walk to the new Wire Event Center, along with shops, restaurants, park, playground and pavilion in the Historic District of Downtown Coxsackie. Superb hiking nearby, 15 mins to Catskill, NY, 20 mins to Hudson, NY, 30 mins to skiing. There is nothing better than time with family or friends in the heart of the Hudson Valley. On the property you'll enjoy direct water access from the rocky beach or the swim ladder on the dock, along with many places to relax, great trees for shade, and extras including kayaks, fishing poles, lawn games, and water toys. The House The kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops and all new appliances and opens to a dinette area with a large window overlooking the waterfront. Enjoy breakfast on the deck and watch the ships pass by, or bring your coffee to the waterside patio and see the fish jump. The dining room comfortably seats six people. There is also an outdoor dining table on the deck. Two newly renovated bathrooms, one with water views from the deep soaking tub. Three bedrooms each offer new mattresses, bedding, and décor. There are two queen beds and two twin beds. Plus a futon on the four season sun porch. Plenty of room for sleeping and relaxing. Work remotely with high speed fiber optic internet and a desk/workspace overlooking the Hudson River. Washer/Dryer available in the basement for guest use. Enjoy a beautiful, large, flat yard perfect for lawn games or just relaxing. Lots of trees for shade on hot days and an outdoor firepit offers warmth on cool nights. Fish from the patio or dock. There are 6 kayaks (four adult and two child), paddles, life jackets, floats/water toys, fishing poles, lawn games, and more. Plenty of parking for up to 4 cars in the driveway. Our guests say it best: "Set apart from the bump and grind of contemporary life, the tranquil, timeless setting of Heron's View offers an astounding reprieve. Perched along a tranquil but riveting vista of the Hudson River, the house, its sprawling lawn and beckoning waterfront offered an amazing 5 day respite. We were completely comfortable -- romping, reading, kayaking, cooking and eating -- hardly budging from the property. Thanks, Alex & Brian, for an unforgettable summer sojourn". --Ray H. Just two hours from New York City or Boston and located minutes off the NY Thruway and I-90. Want to bring your boat? Our dock can accommodate a 30' boat or jet skis so you can have fun on the water. The free, public boat launch is just a 2 minute drive from the house and there is space at the property to park your trailer. Riverview Marina in Catskill, NY offers speed boat and pontoon boat rentals to those with some boating experience. Please inquire with them directly for rental information. **Dock is removed in the winter, from approximately December through April** Guests will have full, private access to the entire home, deck, yard, waterfront, rocky beach area, docks, kayaks, water toys, lawn games and more. We live nearby and are just a call or text away if you need anything during your stay. The historic Hudson River town of Coxsackie, NY is lovely. This home is just a short 5 minute walk to the downtown historic district. Stroll down Reed St, grab coffee or penny candy at the Mansion & Reed General Store, pick up a bottle of wine at the Reed St Bottle Shop, shop for unique gifts at Pilothouse Paper, have breakfast or lunch at the Yellow Deli, enjoy dinner and drinks at Che Figata Bistro, picnic at the Coxsackie Riverside Park which offers a boat launch and children's playground. Don't miss the Coxsackie Farmer's Market in Riverside Park every Wednesday in the summer and fall for locally grown and raised farm fresh goods of all kinds. After shopping, purchase dinner at one of the food trucks, and enjoy the live music in the park. All this within a quick 5 minute walk of our home. Just a 10 minute drive south and you will find yourself in Athens, NY, a hub for artisan baked goods, craft beverages, great cuisine, and entertainment. Try Crossroads Brewery, The Athens Rooster, or have dinner overlooking the water at the Stewart House. The towns of Catskill and Hudson are also just a short drive away, where you will find great restaurants, antiques, shopping and more. Other area attractions include: Numerous hiking and biking trails just a short drive away. The Bronck House & Museum - the oldest surviving home in Upstate New York, 4 miles away Hi-Way Drive In - nostalgic drive in with 4 screens showing the latest movies, 5 miles away Catskill Community Theater, a vaudeville-era movie theater showing the latest films and offering $5.00 matinees, 10 miles away The Thomas Cole House, National Historic Site, 10 miles away Olana State Historic Site, 13 miles away Zoom Flume Waterpark, family friendly water slide amusement park, 22 miles away USS Slater, World War II warship, 24 miles away The New York State Museum, 25 miles away Art Omi, 120 acre Sculpture & Architecture Park, 26 miles away Windham Mountain, ski resort, tubing and skating, 35 miles away Hunter Mountain, skiing and snow tubing, 32 miles away We recommend a car as the best way to get around the area, however, you could also take a 20 min Uber ride from the Hudson, NY train station. **Dock is removed in the winter, from approximately December through April** There is a propane gas fire pit on patio with view of the river and propane patio heaters to keep you warm on chilly evenings.