Home in Staatsburg

Historic colonial charm meets modern luxury in this peaceful pristine upstate escape. The home has been crafted with care by preservationist owners and features 2 private bedrooms just minutes from Rhinebeck Village and walkable to scenic Hudson River trails. Chef's kitchen Sleeps 4 Great room w streaming TV, grand piano, and fireplace Antique details + modern upgrades Flower gardens and wooded tranquility Minutes to restaurants, boutiques, shops The space Beautiful wooded, peaceful and secluded 1.5 acres Bedroom 1: Blue & White room with queen bed Bedroom 2: Canopy room with double bed. There is a shared Jack and Jill marble bathroom adjoining the 2 upstairs bedrooms and a half bath in the downstairs hallway. The finished basement is a cozy pine enclosed space. It is a large room that also has an antique table and a cabinet of several games The large laundry room is in a separate room off of the basement. Living Areas: Relax at this weekend getaway and guest favorite in a cozy but elegant farmhouse w chef's kitchen. Lounge in the great room in front of the fire or watch a movie on the big screen using your streaming channels or cable. Enjoy a glass of wine in the 1850 parlor or a good meal sitting at the antique dining table looking out onto the wooded landscape. There are deer and turkeys that roam around at certain times of the year that children especially love to watch. Kitchen: The kitchen is fully remodeled and upgraded with everything you may need for cooking and dining. Kitchen includes a coffee bar, coffee, tea drawer, 2 teapots, cups, all utensils, cookware, toaster oven and blender. Porches/Deck: There are two porches to sit on during the warm weather months to eat, drink your coffee or wine and enjoy the gardens, wildlife , hummingbirds and butterflies. The front porch has a white wicker love seat, chairs and a table. Enjoy the summer months and fall foliage on the flower filled back deck that is equipped with plenty of dining space, a beautiful large Weber grill, and a large table with chairs that seats 8-10. Winter getaways are also loved by our guests who often mention the peaceful winter setting, coziness and the fireplace. We do not allow use of the fireplace in the summer as it may affect the air conditioning. The quaint Village of Rhinebeck with its boutiques, shops, bistros and some farm-to-table restaurants is a short 5.3 miles away. Enjoy a short scenic walk with Catskill Mtn views to Mills Mansion where there are walking trails and beautiful vistas of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. In winter the hill at Mills mansion is a kids' favorite spot to go sledding. Dinsmore golf course is across the street from Mills Mansion. Nori Park is just down the road from Mills Mansion w several hiking trails that run along the Hudson River. Lake Minnewaska is a 30 min drive w an intermediate hike that is fun to do in summer as it leads to a beautiful lake and swimming area. Downtown Rhinebeck has a municipal swimming pool next to the library. Vanderbilt Mansion and FDR's home is 6 miles away with beautiful walking trails. Marist College is up the road a short distance from Vanderbilt. Bard College and Vassar are also a short drive away. Omega Institute is an easy 6.3 mile commute. CIA (Culinary Institute of America) is also 6.6 miles toward Hyde Park, near Marist and Vanderbilt. Enjoy the area year-round .....here are some more of the highlights of the beautiful Hudson Valley Fall foliage season is usually around the last week of September to the 3rd week of October. There is a lot of activity during that time upstate due to the splendid show of color and fall vibes. Fairs and festivals- just about every weekend there is something happening at the fairgrounds. The sheep and wool festival is very popular in the fall. The Country Living Antique Fair is often held in Rhinebeck. The county fair in August is wonderful for kids and adults. The kids can watch cows giving birth and the 4H milkshakes are worth the wait! Rhinebeck Farmer's market is open every Sunday from April-Oct From 10-2. It is a special one with live music, great farm to table food, artisans and activities for the kids. Other attractions within minutes from the home include: Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Ski at Belleayre, Catamount, Windham or Hunter Mountains The summer music festival at Bard College Omega Institute Aerodrome air shows Local wineries (popping up all over) Spas -Mirbeau Spa and Inn in Rhinebeck Village has much to offer including spa treatments Golf Boating FDR Library and Museum Vanderbilt estate Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill cottage Guest access You will have access to the entire home. The home is fully stocked with everything you may need, including linens, towels, and kitchen essentials. The area is usually quiet. Traffic and parking at our home is free and easy. In winter we ask that you park at the top of the driveway if snow is expected. The Farmers Mkt on Sundays from April-Oct is usually crowded and Sundays are a busy and fun happening in downtown Rhinebeck. Other things to note *Please leave fireplace running for no more than 4 hours. Do not leave on when you leave home or overnight. The control is kept on the living room coffee table and is very intuitive There is a narrow antique staircase leading to bedrooms PLease only use mild detergent (Mrs Meyers) on the marble and stainless steel. (No harsh chemicals) Each guest is given a code on day of check-in for the Smart Lock which is located on the side door The Grill Propane for the grill is not automatically provided. If you find tanks empty they can be refilled for $20 each at Williams Lumber in Rhinebeck (10 min next to fairgrounds) There is a beautiful Weber grill on the deck. The cleaners do not automatically clean the grill necessarily. Being in the country there may be an occ bug or bee that sneaks in. We have sprays in the basement - but rarely have to use . If at all possible, we don't like to use chemicals in or outside due to the many animals and wildlife that are around. Please wash your hands upon arrival The Airbnb guidelines for Covid safety are followed by our cleaners and are provided for our guests. The home is aired out, cleaned and kept empty prior to each guest arrival. We try our best to keep essentials stocked. Please message me if you need anything replenished.