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Stable House, Like Going to France Without the Travel

Stable House, Like Going to France Without the Travel

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The Stable House, with outside entrance to 2nd floor studio with skylight.
In Forester's Cottage shadow. Easy access between houses, but complete privacy.
Spacious deck for dining, reading and sunning with a view of the walled garden
The Stable House lies  between Grey Towers (300 ft& the Foresters Cottage (75 ft
Pool beneath the walled garden, with view of the Stable House.

Overview of Stable House, Like Going to France Without the Travel

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Milford, PA
  • Popular LocationGrey Towers National Historic Site9 min walk
  • Popular LocationRaymondskill Falls10 min drive
  • Popular LocationDingmans Falls21 min drive
  • AirportAllentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stable House, Like Going to France Without the Travel

The historic stone Stable House is located on a historic 20 acre property adjacent to a forest with waterfall. It is a 2 bedroom, one-bath residence with large front porch, walled garden with swimming pool and adjacent forest with trails. There is another house on the property, The Foresters Cottage (VRBO #430708), also rentable, whose renters, if present, may also use the pool.

The Stable House living room is cozy with plate glass window, recessed bookshelves and fireplace. Full kitchen includes dishwasher and appliances. This is a great family house 1.5 hours from Manhattan.

The Stable House was once a part of the historic 19th century French country estate owned by the Pinchot family. The original property included the Stable House, the adjacent Forester's Cottage (still in use and rentable for larger groups) and Grey Towers, a 43-room turreted chateau designed by Richard Morris Hunt that is now an environmental research center and museum. The Stable House overlooks a two-acre walled garden with its Italian urns, box hedges, fruit trees, open lawn and beautifully landscaped swimming pool for guests to use, tucked discreetly out of sight. Beyond the far side of the garden wall lie the forested hills & valleys of the Poconos, a half-mile from the charming, historic town of Milford, Pennsylvania and the Delaware River.

Securely situated behind a wrought-iron electronic gate, the Stable House and Foresters Cottage combined provide a unique setting for family gatherings and reunions, corporate retreats, film-making, writers, artists, environmentalists, history buffs, yoga retreats, and many other possibilities.

An 1/8 mile walk from the Stable House into a hemlock forest brings you to the only privately owned waterfall of its size on the east coast . This 50-foot waterfall courses through a cathedral of ancient moss-covered cliffs carved by a mountain stream. No swimming is allowed in the stream. Guests must sign a liability waiver to enter the forest.

The Stable House sits on a privately owned 20-acre property that includes exclusive access to these features. Only 70 miles from New York City this property resonates with history and a quiet, natural grandeur.

The adjacent property, Grey Towers, now owned by the U.S. Forest Service, has extensive landscaped gardens and a beautiful ground floor museum dedicated to Gifford Pinchot, one of America’s first conservationists and a former Governor of Pennsylvania. You will feel like a 19th century guest of the Pinchots as you stroll through the beautiful gardens and grounds of Grey Towers. Visit the “Finger Bowl”, a wisteria-covered dining table where the guests floated the food on wooden bowls as they sat around the bluestone edge. You can take a tour of the original mansion, beautifully restored to its original state in 2001.

Milford, PA is a former mill town founded on the Delaware River in 1796. It attracts visitors for its fine dining,, inns, antiques and galleries. Atlantic Magazine called Milford “the prettiest county seat in America.”

Property manager

Tammy

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
No more than one dog. No cats.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.
Final agreement contingent upon signing lease & liability agreements; draft can be viewed on this site.
If pool is shared with renters in adjacent house, renters must work out space and time for the other house to use pool in peace.
Certain areas of the property pose hazards, therefore we request that guests avoid partying.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and High Point State Park, while Fort Decker Museum of History and Space Farms Zoo and Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Milford, PA

What's nearby

  • Grey Towers National Historic Site - 9 min walk
  • The Upper Mill - 18 min walk
  • High Point State Park - 9 min drive
  • Raymondskill Falls - 10 min drive
  • Dingmans Falls - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Wendy's - 11 min drive
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery - 11 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 12 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stable House, Like Going to France Without the Travel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stable House, Like Going to France Without the Travel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Stable House, Like Going to France Without the Travel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stable House, Like Going to France Without the Travel?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Stable House, Like Going to France Without the Travel located?

This family-friendly Milford holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Grey Towers National Historic Site and The Upper Mill. Delaware River and The Columns Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles F., Yardley, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend
The property and house are just as it shows in the listing. We loved the location, charm of the house, and beauty of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house on lovely grounds
The property was just as described. Very clean and well maintained. Beautiful grounds. Our host was extremely responsive especially when we experienced strange hiccup early in the morning. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and grounds
It was a very special weekend in beautiful surroundings. There is plenty to do on the property including the bonus of a beautiful waterfall a short hike from the house. Everything was well appointment and thought out, and this was simply a wonderful place to relax, and get together with friends. There is also plenty to do in the surrounding areas especially if you like hiking and water sports.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., WHEELERSBURG

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Historic Place
The staff for wonderful. the property was beautiful. the history facinating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

EMMA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
Great little cottage with beautiful views and right next to lovely Grey Towers. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tammy

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Grandchildren of the Pinchot family still own this 20 acres of land and we are happy to make available the Forester's Cottage especially to environmental buffs who will appreciate the historical importance of this site that housed Gifford Pinchot's first Forestry School.
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