Rushing Rapids Cottage – a birdwatcher's paradise

Complete renovation with privacy. Rural mill worker's cottage is upgraded with midcentury touches while leaving antique finishes. Overlooking the Kinderhook Creek rapids on a rural paved road and AHET Rail Trail. Minutes to Hudson and Kinderhook. You may see Carolina Wrens, Cardinals, Chickadees, Woodpeckers, Goldfinches and Hummingbirds. The creek to the front attracts Bald and Golden Eagles, Osprey, Blue Herons, Red Tail Hawks, Ducks and Geese. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ALLOWED. The space This 1400 sf home is on three levels with shared laundry in walk-out basement, main floor with eat-in kitchen (sliders open to deck in front, private patio all along back), living room with reading area and plant sunporch, bath with large shower and guest bedroom with king size bed and twin daybed, also with sliding door to back patio and outdoor shower (in season). Top floor up off of kitchen offers ample private master bedroom with 360˚ views (bright so may need sleep masks), queen size bed and master bath with clawfoot tub, (no shower). Mudroom entry is reached by ascending 16 steps from the driveway. Guest access Key will be presented upon entry after 2pm day of entry unless other arrangements made. Checkout is at 9 a.m. on day of checkout. It is necessary for guests to vacate the property by 9 for us to do the proper full cleaning. Other things to note Absolutely NO SHOES ON IN THE HOUSE so bring your slippers. There is an outdoor shower in back patio (in season, closed in winter). The house comes with bedding, sheets and towels. The kitchen offers all modern conveniences and cookware, dishes, etc. The washer/dryer are in the basement to use. Enhanced Speed WIFI included (100+ MPPS). TV in living with laptop connection cable and an Apple TV4 is also included for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu or other channels you use . DVD player with screen in ground bedroom. Air conditioners provided in summer. The only security cameras are outside on West and North entrance sides of the house. East (back patio/shower) and South (side yard) are private for guests.