Guesthouse in Tivoli

This bright, airy and rustic cottage has long been a favorite getaway in Tivoli. The cottage is part of our rural homestead on 10 acres, within walking distance of the village yet secluded at the edge of town. The space The cottage sits on a roundabout at the end of a long driveway, surrounded by fields and woods. There are two main spaces: a ground floor living/kitchen and an upstairs bedroom with a private deck. There’s a little bathroom with a toilet and a sink on the ground floor. There’s a claw foot tub with a handheld shower in the upstairs bedroom (**no enclosure for showering standing up). It is equipped with a small kitchenette for simple meals, a cozy soapstone gas stove for chilly nights, and is simply furnished for a quiet Hudson Valley getaway. We have two children and live full time in our home, down the hill from the cottage. Please be sure to note that this property is in a country setting. We hope you will enjoy the sounds of the katydids as you gaze at the stars, the beauty of fireflies and monarch butterflies, but also understand that while we are proactive, some critters (field mouse or ladybugs) may still find their way into the cottage from time to time. Guest access Guests have access to all areas of the cottage. There is a shed attached to the side of the cottage that we may access occasionally for tools and bikes. The driveway leading to the cottage is shared by the main house. Other things to note Our children love to play outside. You can expect to hear them during the day. The claw foot tub is in the upstairs bedroom and has a handheld shower attachment but no enclosure to shower standing up. There is no separate shower room. We have well water that is filtered and treated and good for drinking; occasionally there is a slight sulfur smell. There’s a fan and AC unit in upstairs bedroom and an AC unit downstairs. We have several beehives, chickens, three cats and a dog on the property