Sunny Carriage House near the Ashokan Rail Trail and Catskill high peaks, with the beautiful sound of the nearby Bushkill Creek. Spacious, clean, peaceful. Fast reliable WIFI, woodstove. Two bedrooms, marble bathroom, AC, fire pit. A comfortable mix of handmade wooden mid-century minimalism. The house is in a beautiful natural setting while a short drive to town, restaurants. If The Carriage House is booked for your dates, check out Watson House, a 150-year-old house next door. Our response to COVID19: We’ve upped our usual sparky cleaning protocol to include thoroughly wiping all frequently touched surfaces with bleach cleaner. Stay safe. The Carriage House has a TV for streaming, a wood stove, a wood and marble bathroom, two big bedrooms, an open plan living/dining area, and a well-equipped kitchen. This property is all about peace and quiet. Well-equipped kitchen, paperback library, wifi, fire pit, Adirondack chairs, outdoor hammock in summer. The 1100sf of living space at The Carriage House is the entire top floor of a building that was once a barn, then a school. The extra tall ceilings on the ground floor put the second-floor living space near the treetops, which we love. The lower level of The Carriage House is an unfinished space, which is not in use during guest stays, and not part of the rental. No one else uses the building while guests are staying. You have the building to yourself. The Carriage House is one of two entirely separate houses on our property, along beautiful Watson Hollow Rd. Each house has its own entirely separate outdoor space. The small private yard for this house is not visible from the main house and is bordered by the road. The Carriage House yard has a picnic table, adirondack chairs, a fire pit, a grill, and a spot to hang the hammock (provided). There is another fire pit and hammock spot by the creek across the street. The creek area is shared between the two houses. While the two houses are close to each other, each has privacy and there is huge respect for personal space here. The 1100sf of living space described here is the entire top floor of the barn. No one else will use the building while guests stay, except to briefly enter the lower level recycling and trash area. The lower level is not used in any way during guest stays and is off-limits to all. We'll check you in or contact you soon after your arrival to see how you're getting on. After that, you're on your own. We are always available for questions, concerns, or suggestions. The Carriage House is on a road with a few scattered homes. The gorgeous Blue Hole, a swimming hole (8 miles up) hikes and waterfalls are a beautiful drive up our famously scenic road. The house is a 5 minute drive from the Ashokan Reservoir's paved biking and walking path where you can catch the beautiful mountain views, sunsets, and watch eagles fly. Perfect for strolls or cycling with kids. Walk up the road to buy fresh eggs from our neighbor. Nearest grocery, farm stand, fuel, wine & liquor store, pharmacy: 10 minutes away in Boiceville. Lots of restaurants and shops in Woodstock, 25 min. The cute town of Phoenicia and Phoenicia Diner are 15 minutes. Marty’s Mercantile cafe for breakfast and lunch, 1 mile. 35 minutes to Hunter and 30 to Belleayre for skiing. It's best to have a vehicle while visiting this area. 4-wheel drive is NOT needed at the property. We allow one friendly well behaved dog. We charge a one-time $50 pet fee. No puppies, dogs under 2 years, cats, or other pets. We happily welcome all responsible, happy, independent guests, and especially want to be sure that people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, ages, and religions feel welcome.