Relaxing Guesthouse with Decks and Panoramic Views

This Amish-built cottage studio is an elegant, peaceful retreat overlooking wooded hills. Designed for maximum efficiency, the interior has sleeping and seating areas plus a kitchen and bathroom. You'll wake to birdsong and fall asleep under the stars. Sip morning coffee on the porch or grill up a BBQ and dine al fresco on the back deck. Whether you're staying for work, a wedding, visiting family, en route, or need a break from city living, this guest house is your perfect home away from home.

Situated on a gentle ridge overlooking fields of native tall grasses and wooded hills beyond, this immaculately appointed cottage is part of a larger estate designed by your host, Justine, and built by the Amish in the traditional board-and-batten style.

Entrance to the cottage is through the east-facing covered porch that's perfect for enjoying your cup of coffee in the morning sun. Sit back in the mid-century modern deck chairs and enjoy the hummingbirds and butterflies that flutter around the perennials and herbs planted in front.

Once inside, you'll step into the warm and elegant wood-paneled interior. To the left is the sleeping area with a comfortable double bed, beyond which a sliding patio door leads to the sun-drenched back deck with table, chairs, and sun umbrella where you can enjoy lunch and dinner while gazing out over the hills beyond.

The sleeping area also has clothing storage, including a rack with hangers and a chest of drawers.

The seating area features a large contemporary day bed with cushions, throw blankets, coffee table and reading lights.

The fully stocked kitchen has everything you need:
- coffee maker
- microwave
- electric hotplate with two rings
- water filter pitcher
- pots, pans, utensils and kitchen knives
- silverware, plates, bowls, and assorted glasses
- mini fridge with small freezer section
- cleaning supplies, kitchen towel, dish cloths.

The kitchen island doubles as a dining counter with two Japanese style bar stools.

The bathroom features a shower unit, toilet and basin and comes with fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

The cottage has a portable air-conditioning unit, overhead ceiling fan, and oscillating table fan for your comfort during the warmer months, and electric baseboard heat for the cooler months.

The cottage is situated near to the host's main home. She will endeavor to provide you with as much privacy as possible during your stay. Helping to facilitate that are privacy blinds on every window, and blackout drapes in front of the sliding patio doors.

Location:
Our quiet, rural location is ideal situated for exploring Schoharie and Otsego Counties, the northern Catskills and Hudson Valley, and the Capital District, thanks to its close proximity to major highways and county roads include Interstates 88 and 90, and County Routes 7, 20, 30, 145, 146, and 443.

Beautifully designed and highly informative printed area guides are provided for guests highlighting the myriad events and experiences that the local area, Catskills and Hudson Valley have to offer.

Travel time from the cottage are as follows:

Within 15 minutes:
- The Maples Estates and Sablewood wedding venues, and the villages of Middleburgh and Schoharie.

Within 30 minutes:
- Cobleskill, Altamont, West Fulton, Delanson, Rensselaerville, Greenville, Durham.

Within 45 minutes:
- Albany, Schenectady, Amsterdam, Sharon Springs, Cairo, Leeds, Stamford, Roxbury.

Within 1 hour:
- Troy, Hudson, Saugerties, Cooperstown, Oneonta, Margaretville, Hunter, Windham.

Guest Access:
Guests pull into the property's main driveway and immediately see the cottage to the right of the main house. Parking is on the grass to the right of the driveway. Walk to the covered front porch and up to the front door. The keys are kept in a lockbox to the right of the door. For guests arriving after dark, porch lights will help guide your path from the driveway.

Interaction with Guests:
Guests will be met by the host, Justine, upon arrival if she's home during their stay. (If she is away, guests are given detailed instructions about how to access the cottage.) Justine respects her guests' need for peace and privacy, and is happy to answer any questions that guests might have during their stay either in person or via the VRBO app.