Beloved Woodstock farmhouse retreat• Hot Tub•pets

Gather your friends & family, & escape to the Hudson Valley! This spacious farmhouse is perfect for family vacations, friend weekends, and group get-togethers, comfortably sleeping up to 8 guests. Enjoy the hot tub, relax in the gardens and outdoor spaces, and unwind together in a cozy home designed for making memories-it’s a Top 1% Airbnb! Kids and pets welcome at no extra charge. This modernized Cape Cod getaway is a year-round retreat where nature, comfort & thoughtful design come together. The space Lilac House: This modernized but classic country home is made for reunions, celebrations, and get togethers for people who care about each other. The Space * 4 uniquely styled bedrooms (including a convenient main-floor bedroom and bath) Three queen beds, each in its own themed bedroom, and two twins for the kids or good friends. * Large living room + original “keeping room” with working fireplace, kiln dried wood provided. * Chef’s kitchen with long farmhouse table for shared meals, and outdoor barbeque and covered gazebo for alfresco dining. * Hosts 8 comfortably without feeling crowded Beds feature down comforters, luxury cotton linens, and down pillows (hypoallergenic alternatives available upon request). Kitchen & Dining The chef’s kitchen is fully equipped for serious cooking or relaxed entertaining, with ample cookware, pantry staples, and multiple coffee options: * Keurig, Nespresso, French press, pour-over, Mr. Coffee * Burr grinder for your own favorite beans * Indoor farmhouse dining + multiple outdoor dining areas including covered gazebo You can cook in—or enjoy the area’s exceptional restaurants nearby. Outdoor Living & Hot Tub The grounds are a highlight of Lilac House: * Year-round, private and professionally maintained hot tub (seats up to 8) * Natural stone terrace with chaise lounges and umbrellas * Screened gazebo for outdoor dining * Fire pit and barbecue (seasonal) * Hammock, lawn swing, Adirondack chairs, fire pit, and outdoor games. * Organic flower, native, and cutting gardens (guests may pick herbs, berries, and flowers) Seasonal activities include croquet, badminton, cornhole, snow tubing on the small hill, fireflies in summer, and spectacular fall foliage. Family-Friendly Amenities Ideal for families traveling with children: * Highchair, Pack & Play (with linens), baby monitor * Blackout curtains, children’s dishes * Games and toys for all ages * Multiple safety features throughout the home Comfort in Every Season * Smart thermostat and efficient heating * Working fireplace (firewood provided) * Electric wall heaters and heat pump system in bedrooms * Cozy winter atmosphere; breezy, garden-focused summers Technology & Entertainment * Blazing-fast, verified high-speed Wi-Fi (excellent for streaming or remote work) * Frame TV (streams Netflix, Prime, and other premium services) * Apple HomePods with Apple Music throughout the house * Smart lighting and climate control * SimpliSafe security system for your safety Health, Safety & Sustainability * High-MERV HVAC filtration + iWave ionization * Portable HEPA air purifier * Careful professional cleaning between each stay * Solar power and Tesla Powerwall battery * Organic, ecologically sensitive garden practices Location & Access * 5 miles to NY State Thruway (easy access north and south) * Minutes to Saugerties and Woodstock * Near Opus 40, Catskill Park, Falling Waters Preserve, skiing, tubing, farmers markets, festivals, and live music Please note: Some road noise is unavoidable due to proximity to Saugerties Woodstock Road.. A car is strongly recommended. 
Amtrak stations: Hudson and Rhinecliff (20–30 minutes).
Bus service available Woodstock. Wildlife & Rural Setting Lilac House is in the country. Wildlife such as deer, bears, and snakes may occasionally be present. Please supervise children and pets accordingly and keep the garden gate closed. Guest Access & Hosting * Full access to the entire home and garden * Parking for 4+ vehicles * Self check-in via August smart lock * Host available by phone or text as needed Your privacy is respected, but support is always close at hand. Important Notes (Please Read) * Hot tub rules must be followed for health and safety (posted on site). See "Other details to note." * Fireplace use limited to no more than 3 logs at a time * Pets are welcome; guests must clean up after them. Dogs must not be left alone for more than 4 hours. Please use pet blankets and discourage your dogs from sleeping on the beds * Neighboring properties are private—please do not trespass beyond cleared areas Read the reviews and book with confidence. 
Lilac House is a place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the Hudson Valley at its best. All 2025 profits to Audubon, ASPCA and Natural Resource Defense Council Guest access Full access to entire home. Parking for at least 4 vehicles. To get here, a car is best, although Amtrak has stations in Hudson and Rhinebeck.. 20- 30 minute drives from the house. Bus service in and out of Woodstock. Other things to note NOTE: The fireplace works and wood is provided, but it is important to be sensible about the amount of wood you burn-- no more than three logs at a time, or the bricks above the fireplace will get sooty and stained. NEVER burn anything but wood and the provided newsprint in the fireplace, and under no circumstances try to extinguish the fire with water or any other way-- just let it safely burn down. The enclosed garden is organic and you should feel free to enjoy herbs and berries, and pick your own flowers for bouquets.. Please be sure the gate is always closed so that the deer do not enjoy the garden more than you do. Backyard tubing subject to weather and snow/ice conditions, of course. Proud to say that care has been taken to make the house safe for kids and ecologically sensitive (solar, powerwall battery, organic garden.) Also multiple COVID and allergen precautions in place including iWave ionizing filter in HVAC system. NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND IS PERMITTED IN THE HOUSE. EVIDENCE OF SMOKING WILL INCUR ADDITIONAL CLEAN-UP AND AIR PURIFICATION CHARGES. Of course, you will need to clean up after your pets-- doggie bags provided, but you must use them. There is an outdoor receptacle on the landing for these, which you should empty when you leave. NOTE: Lilac House has a great hot tub! And as with all hot tubs, you MUST follow some important health and safety rules, which are posted near the hot tub. Shower before using the hot tub, to avoid a buildup of body oils on the filter, and eventually in the water. YOU MUST AGREE to SECURELY LATCH the cover when not in use. This is for safety reasons to prevent drowning by children or use by trespassers, and to keep the wind from blowing the cover off. You must observe safe temperatures and occupancy times, especially for children who may overheat, pregnant women, and individuals with health conditions or taking medications that could make overheating risky. The hot tub cannot be used by more than 8 people at a time. Do not sit on the cover, and do not take glass in or near the hot tub, because broken glass could cause injury to you or another user. If broken glass does get into the tub, let me know right away so the tub can be drained before anyone is injured. IF BROKEN GLASS IS FOUND IN THE TUB AFTER YOUR STAY, YOU WILL INCUR THE COST OF DRAINING AND REFILLING THE TUB, AS WELL AS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE WORKINGS OF THE HOT TUB ITSELF. Please add one capful of chlorinating crystals after each use, and run the jets to dissolve it. You will find these near the front door or on the hot tub deck. This will make sure that there is no bacterial buildup in the water, keeping it crystal clear and inviting for you and others. DO NOT REMOVE THE SANITIZING CAPSULES OR THE MONITORING SENSOR FROM THE WATER. My neighbors NEED their privacy. Please do not trespass on their property, which is essentially all the wooded area that surrounds the cleared space around Lilac House, behind and to either side of the back lawn. Thank you for respecting their space. There are outdoor security cameras that monitor entrances and the garden areas to detect deer or other pest. Please be aware. There are of course NO CAMERAS THAT MONITOR THE INTERIOR OR THE HOT TUB AREA. If we arrange in advance for EV charging, be aware that the charger cables are located in the not-very-tidy garage where all our supplies are kept, and that area is monitored by a security camera.