A magical place for family groups, weddings and smaller gatherings. The extendfamily loves relaxing here with friends for over a century and we enjoy being able to share this amazing place. Boutique hotel more than rental home, I reside in an unlisted room and I like to be here when guests arrive. This historic home is set on private acreage overlooking field, lake, and forest. Make it a weekend with our 2nd day discount & ask about wedding and event pricing for up to 80 guests. Step back in time to this amazing house privately ensconced in forest field and lake only 1 hour from Manhattan, and be sure to consider a second-night discount stay. Large 3 season enclosed porch overlooking huge yard field and lake with a beautiful classic swing on giant 250-year-old maple. Wander the ample grounds with magical hideaway nooks or warm up by the fireplace in the library. **For all larger groups** With larger groups this is more of a boutique hotel and I will be here in an unlisted suite to greet, check in and help with details throughout your stay. Ask about long-term entire home rentals which include additional unlisted master suite and bathroom. History The original house was built in 1778 and was renovated in 1900 by my aunt Edith Diehl a renowned bookbinder, suffragette, and leader in the Women's Land Army during WWI. 4 bedrooms, sleeps ten, 4 bathrooms with one in suite. Two simple sweet attic bedrooms with 3 additional twin beds available for bigger groups at additional cost. *Must climb steep stairs to attic rooms and 1 attic room not suitable for midsummer heat or mid winter cold.* Dining room, bar pantry, living room, library with fireplace enclosed 3 season porch gardens, kitchen and grounds. I will be here to greet your group and may stop in during your visit. We enjoy being able to share this magical space with considerate respectful people. Ask about long term, entire home rentals. and wedding packages The property is are surrounded by forest, lake and neighboring cottage Taxi or lyft 4 miles to Metro North Brewster station. By car 1.5 miles North of I-84 & I-684 interchange. We have had multiple film shoots and have been featured in Vouge Italia