The Pond House is a private residence overlooking a beautiful and maintained 1 acre pond. This is a perfect place to get away for any length of time. Located on the Hudson valley wine trail and only 1 mile from the charming village of Walden. The space Update: We have reviewed our recent guest feedback. A new mattress and box spring have been installed in the master bedroom as of 7-24-21. The Pond House is a picturesque and quiet getaway located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley. Conveniently located just 70 minutes north of New York city, it is a great place to escape your crazy routine and truly relax. The space is equipped with comfortable amenities and is designed to help you maximize your time away. There is also a pool behind the cottage for your use. (Note, while the cottage is detached and has a private deck and porch space and is separate from the main residence, the pool and fire pit area are shared with my regular tenants.) Please note this is not a private house in the woods. This is a cottage located next to a house which is occupied by a family. They have use of the yard and pool and you may see them from time to time. They are very nice and helpful so don’t be afraid to ask if you need anything. NOTE: The house has about 8 stairs that lead up to the main entrance. If you have issues with climbing up stairs, you may want to reconsider booking this residence. Also, the house sits adjacent to a main road. While it is very picturesque and rustic, you will hear some vehicular noise during the day. Guest access Guests have access to the 1 acre stream fed pond, canoe, swimming pool and firepit all located on the property. Other things to note Check in time is after 2pm. Check out time is 11am. My cleaning service shows up promptly at 11:30 to make up the beds so please have the cottage swept out and be sure to leave it as you found it. The maximum number of people that can stay overnight at this property is 6. While you may invite people to visit during the day, the house is really not suitable for more than 6 guests. Violation of this policy will result in immediate termination of your reservation and will be reported to Airbnb. This maximum number of 6 people includes children. Thank you for your understanding. Also - while the Airbnb app is fairly reliable, sometimes i may not see messages sent until sometime after you send them. If i do not respond right away, feel free to message again or call the cell phone on the listing. My phone is always on and I am happy to help!