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Escape to an Exclusive Mountain Retreat: Experience the Splendor of all seasons.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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View from above in late Fall
Early Spring views of the Cherry trees blosoming
7 am looking NE. Late Summer.
Doe enjoying a crisp morning snack
Aproaching the house, natural tunnel

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8285.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Catamount Aerial Adventure Park
  • Place, Copake Lake
  • Place, Catamount Ski Area
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

South East Bedroom

2 Single Beds

South West Bedroom

1 King Bed

West Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom in North Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Full Bathroom in South Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Level Half bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to an Exclusive Mountain Retreat: Experience the Splendor of all seasons.

Escape to Serenity in the Heart of the Berkshires: A Modern Retreat Surrounded by Nature

Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring tranquility of the Berkshires within this secluded and contemporary home, offering breathtaking mountain and rolling meadow views on 6 acres of stunning countryside. Tucked away at the end of a winding country road, this haven ensures complete privacy, providing the perfect sanctuary from a hectic schedule.

Only a 9-minute drive from the Taconic Parkways and strategically located near Catamount Ski, Butternut Ski, and Copake Lake, this residence seamlessly combines country living with modern convenience. A scenic 50-minute drive takes you to Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort Ski and Bousquet Mountain Ski Area for a winter wonderland retreat.

This beautiful home, boasting an open floor plan, features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an inviting kitchen -renovated in 2025- and multiple spacious living areas, including a wood-burning fireplace. Revel in al Fresco dining on the deck, overlooking mountain vistas, or cozy up by the fireplace for intimate moments with loved ones.

The upper level hosts 4 bedrooms, including two master suites with luxurious amenities. The main level's expansive living space opens to a deck with multiple seating areas, perfect for gatherings. Downstairs, discover a recreation haven with a ping pong table, a Smart TV lounge, and sliding doors leading to an outdoor deck.

Enjoy high-speed fiber optic internet, ensuring seamless remote work or streaming, facilitated by premium WiFi systems. Fully furnished and strategically located 100 miles from NYC and 150 miles from Boston, this rustic yet modern retreat awaits your year-round escape. Keywords: Bash Bish Falls, Catskills, Summer, Weekend, Hudson Valley, Skiing, Hiking, Tanglewood, Winery, Stargazing."

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Cats not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside 20 feet from house

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Trash & Recycling: Kindly bag it all up before tossing it in the driveway bins since the garbage pickup service pulls the garbage out of the bins by hand where they are.
If you used the fireplace make sure the damper is closed by pulling the chain on the left side and leave it latched by the round cylinder in the latch.
Quick “On Our Way Out” Text: Just shoot me a quick “Goodbye!” text – it’ll make our day. Anything Odd? If something looks a bit quirky or isn’t working for, just let me know so we can evaluate it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
- Please, keep feminine products or wipes from being disposed in the toilets. -Ashes from the grill and fireplace must be bagged and trashed.
Garbage recycling collection is on Mondays so have all the garbage and recycling INSIDE bags, before putting it in the bins by the driveway

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hillsdale

Located in Hillsdale, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. FASNY Museum of Firefighting and Hudson Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite and Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hillsdale, NY

What's nearby

  • Catamount Aerial Adventure Park - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Copake Lake - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Catamount Ski Area - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Taconic State Park - 18 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Olana State Historic Site - 27 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 27 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vanderbilt Lakeside Bar Room and Guesthouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Martindale Chief Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪High Falls Pizzeria And Taphouse - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to an Exclusive Mountain Retreat: Experience the Splendor of all seasons. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Escape to an Exclusive Mountain Retreat: Experience the Splendor of all seasons.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to an Exclusive Mountain Retreat: Experience the Splendor of all seasons.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to an Exclusive Mountain Retreat: Experience the Splendor of all seasons. located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hillsdale Town Hall, Copake Lake and Mosquito Island. High Falls Trail and Taconic State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home has beautiful views. It is quiet and clean with all of the amenities we needed. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dov M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home in the Berkshires

Wondeful home with gorgious views, perfect for
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend getaway

We very much enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and cozy. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally S., Rowlett TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and property

We had a lovely stay in this beautiful home. The views were fabulous. Plenty of room, well appointed kitchen, very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Sanctuary in the Woods

This house felt like having a hotel all to yourself. The property is beautifully maintained. The sunlight comes in from so many windows and doors. We would stay stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deena L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house!

We had an amazing stay at this property - the house is so nice, very well stocked and well appointed, spacious and beautiful! Very close to the cute towns of Great Barrington and Hudson and we took advantage of both. Good communication with the hosts. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Stay

I booked the house for a girls' weekend in the Hudson River Valley. The property is secluded and private, as described, with lovely views from the decks. The clean, spacious, light-filled house worked well for our group of four people and a small dog. We visited Olana and Hudson, each about 30-minutes away, drove into Hillsdale, a 10-minute drive away, for groceries and meals. Accessing the property requires a short stretch of steep, unpaved road and gravel walkway to the house. The latter may be difficult for those with limited mobility.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

Family Gathering

This accommodation was a perfect choice for my brothers and myself and spouses who grew up in the area to come back to for a celebration of life event for our mom. It was very spacious and outfitted with everything you’d like to have in a weekend home away from home. Our one complaint was that the lighting especially in the kitchen was very dim/dark/limited. It is a very peaceful, restful location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracey E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is nestled in the hills of the Berkshires. The house was very clean and had the most accessories in the kitchen that we've ever seen (in a good way!) Lots of glasses, bowls, trays for serving meals and snacks. The kitchen was recently remodeled so it was very fresh and clean. There were 2 tables so we were able to do a puzzle and dine at the other table. There are plenty of seating areas for groups or for privacy. We lit the fireplace on 2 nights which was wonderful (we brought some firewood even though some was provided). We also had happy hour on the deck that overlooks the large yard which was very enjoyable. We had planned to use the firepit, but ended up not using it.Two of the bedrooms are fairly large which worked well for selecting one for my grandson's blowup bed. There was plenty of room for the 7 adults and 1 toddler.There are several stairs you need to climb. You enter the house on the lower level and then climb a full flight to the main level and then another full flight to go up to the bedrooms. I wanted to mention for those who may have limitations. This was not a problem for our group.We had a minor issue. I contacted Alex and he got back to me quickly and we resolved it. We had a lovely stay and took advantage of things to do in the area. I recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space! Lots of comfortable amenities on the property. Large indoor spaces and the view is as promised! Especially at sunrise.Wildlife is up close and neighbors are few and far between so lots of privacy.Everything is only a 15 minute drive away.
Sunrise from the deck.
Interior space is great.
Sunset and privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice house, beautiful quiet area. Easy check in and check out.Good kitchen with poor lighting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The property was exactly what we had hoped for: secluded, beautifully decorated, all the proper amenities and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will hopefully return in the not so distant future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean. Home was spacious. Host was responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Want to Go Back!

Really enjoyed our stay. Open-plan downstairs with spacious kitchen, two dining areas, amazing sectional that fit all of us for movie night. Great fireplace where we enjoyed a couple fires.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family ski weekend

Great for our two families. Fit 8 very comfortably. Close to Catamount where we went skiing and easy to get to town. Open concept house made it fun for family dinners and nighttime activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house and property

Bright, spacious and clean house on a hill. Prompt and helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Was the perfect home base for a ski trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice A L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas

very nice place, works well for family gatherings
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful winter escape

We had a lovely holiday in this truly beautiful dream home. Everything promised in the VRBO advertisement was a reality - from the fireplace, the 4 bedrooms, the ping pong table, the kitchen and the glorious view. We even had a dusting of snow making the trees glisten. Absolutely lovely. Our host was most attentive as well—checking in with us to be sure we understood the heating units and the fireplace. We really had an ideal stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

A very nice place in a very nice part of the state. Perfect for groups and families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy property in the woods

This is a wonderful place to go and enjoy a beautiful and quiet scenery. The house is fully equipped with high quality appliances and all that you may need to have a great, comfortable getaway. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit in the Berkshires

Great home in the Berkshires - roomy, lots of amenities, clean, close to Great Barrington and lots of activities. A great home for a family trip or group of friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful

My family and I stayed for a nearby wedding and enjoyed our stay very much. Beautiful property and the house was clean and cozy. Sound does travel, as others mentioned , but no big deal unless you have especially noisy early risers. Kitchen was well equipped and the house had everything we needed! We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Three story hideaway near Hillsdale/Berkshires

Our party of four adults found ample space to spread out and relax at this property. There are quite a few stairs to access all three stories, including the main living space on the second story and the four bedrooms on the third story. The kitchen is well equipped and there is a charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal). There is a very nice deck overlooking the lovely and sprawling grounds below the house. A fire pit was situated behind the house. There is a balcony and patio also off the main/second floor. Mini splits/AC kept the bedrooms and second story cool in summer. Washer/dryer on the first floor was convenient. About 15 minute drive to Hillsdale and closest groceries. Very good communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing interior and views, so much space!

This house delivers on everything in the listing and more. We had the groomsmen stay here as part of a wedding, and this house is a vacation all on its own, in a remote area, up a large hill, so it really feels like you're away from it all. The interior is as good as, if not better than the pictures. Gathering together for coffee as the morning sun rose through the windows was magical. We also played D&D at the huge table, mountain vista in the background. If you're on the fence about booking this beautiful place, I say GO FOR IT! It was worth every dollar, and the hosts are kind and responsive. I'd definitely book again next time I need to get away from it all with friends. Good things to know, but were absolutely not dealbreakers: -Sound travels and echos in this space, especially in the fireplace area and up to the bedrooms. The floorboards can be a squeaky too. Not a dealbreaker - our early risers just had to make sure to stay quiet as not to wake everyone up. - No curtains - there's literally no other house or person around, so I didn't care much about anyone being able to see in, but if anyone is sleeping on the couch downstairs (like I did, super comfy), know they'll wake up with the sunrise, lol. Not a complaint. I got this place for it to be sunsoaked. - No service- there's 0 cell service up here, but the Wifi is insanely strong. I had wifi even down the driveway, and on the first level porch. Thank you to Alejandro & Cindy for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alejandro

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We are in Technology and Hospital management from Chicago living in Naples, FL with grown children.

Why they chose this property

We were introduced to this region no long after we moved from Chicago a few years ago. We love coming for the peace and quiet, strong cultural and historic attraction of the area. We like the proximity to great urban areas like Boston, and New York. Easy airport access from Albany and Hartfort CT.

What makes this property unique

This is a place where you want to wind down and entertain. We have family gatherings and events every season.
I like the utter silence of the evenings when the only sounds come from a gentle creek at the bottom of the hill or the wind moving around you.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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