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Uniquely itself: Cogswell House, 1830's home in quiet countryside, near towns.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Location

Good

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Place, HITS-on-the-Hudson
Place, North-South Lake Campground & Day Use Area
Place, Kaaterskill Falls
Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Orange Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Uniquely itself: Cogswell House, 1830's home in quiet countryside, near towns.

Home has beautiful comfortable feel with wide-board pine floors, chestnut beams, bluestone foundation. Warming fireplaces in kitchen-dining room and living room. Two upstairs bedrooms with Queen size beds. Living room futon and sofa-bed serve as couches by day, beds by night. Upright piano to play. One full bath, one 1/2 bath. Covered back screened porch looks out onto field, woods, pond. Patio and garden. 10 1/2 acres on property. Deer, wild turkey, hawks, the seasonal bear. Nearby walks on quiet country road to creek, stone cliffs, waterfall, beaver lake. Amenities include wi-fi & internet; washer and dryer; outdoor clothesline; filtered well water; parking space on property. Fifteen minutes to nearby towns and interstate highway; nearby tennis, golf; half hour to ski resorts. Fall golden maple leaves, walks and hikes; Winter snow, skiing, sledding; Spring garden, herbs and flowers; Summer sun, nearby lakes and rock-pool swimming.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Respect home and property. Return home and property clean and in good order. Details to help you feel comfortable will be available in basket on kitchen table. Instructions for using fireplaces, shower, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, opening futon, etc. will be available. Please follow and respect. Thank you!

Important information

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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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Catskill

Located in Catskill, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Kaaterskill Falls and Catskill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Vinnie's Farm Market and Woodstock Music Shop. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at HITS-on-the-Hudson or Kiwanis Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Catskill, NY

What's nearby

HITS-on-the-Hudson - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
Saugerties Village Beach - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
Olana State Historic Site - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
North-South Lake Campground & Day Use Area - 23 min drive - 22.8 km
Kaaterskill Falls - 24 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

Hudson Station - 24 min drive
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
‪Annarella Ristorante - ‬14 min drive
‪Ambrosia Diner - ‬12 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Uniquely itself: Cogswell House, 1830's home in quiet countryside, near towns. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Uniquely itself: Cogswell House, 1830's home in quiet countryside, near towns. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Vinnie's Farm Market, Catskill State Park and Bristol Beach State Park. George J. Terpening Sr. Memorial Park and Greene County Council on the Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

7.8

Good

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6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

6.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

24 October 2024

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

cozy sheep and wool weekend

We had a lovely stay in a beautiful old historic house, the fireplaces were well stocked with dry wood and it was every bit as cozy as we had hoped. Jane was very communicative and it had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa F.

19 October 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

This house is lovely - beautifully decorated and cozy. My complaint is that Jane entered the house when we weren’t there with no communication which felt an invasion of privacy. Additionally, there is a man who lives downstairs in the property who is the caretaker, but you can hear everything he does very clearly (and he talks on the phone loudly) from the second bedroom. My daughter could also see his lights through her door and finally she had to come into my room to sleep without interruption. Additionally, when we returned Saturday at around 8pm the door was locked and we hadn’t been given keys by the caretaker (Jane told me that the doors were never locked - which might have seemed unusual, but we live in a small town where people also do not lock doors) and since we kept our valuables with us we felt ok with the owner’s rules. Being locked out led to a confusion of phone calls and texts, but we were in the house in fairly short order. I didn’t entirely appreciate that Jane stated that I might have accidentally locked the door (I didn’t, how would I even do it without the key?) and omitted the important detail that she had been there that afternoon. It was a bit kooky, overall.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Nancy and Ken C.

23 November 2015

Lovely old house but needed better preparation

Lovely old house, interesting artwork, very nice useable fireplaces, great walks nearby along the creek, very nice owner. Disappointing preparation for our stay, though we did make our arrangements only a week ahead. Closets and dressers were full so we couldn't unpack our luggage, and bedroom lighting was dim so we couldn't see inside our suitcases. Refrigerator was packed so we could not easily fit our food in. Kitchen appliances and accessories were old. We had a very nice stay, and enjoyed playing games during the evening in front of the fireplace.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2015

4/10 Poor

megan p.

30 October 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

The property was not an entire home. Only one bedroom was cleared out for us (with a futon for a mattress) and many of the spaces were off limits because the owner lives there full time. The kitchen stove did not work and the bathtub required cleaning due to cobwebs, dust, and dead bugs. After the period where a refund was possible, I received check-in instructions from the host that a man who lives in the lower level of the house with full access to the rest of the house would be showing us around and required me to share my phone number with him. This should have been explicit in the listing. My partner and I were looking for something more private and an entire home to rent-- which was not the case.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

noga g.

11 November 2024

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

Beautiful getaway

Jane's house is beautiful and full of character. With trees all around and a short walk from a waterfall, this is a perfect getaway from the city. Jane and Christopher were very available and happy to help above and beyond.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marc H., Luxembourg

19 August 2017

Nice location, old, interesting house, quiet (could be a bit cleaner)

We stayed 2 nights - a family of 5 - lots of space - quiet location in the woods a lot of stuff lying around in the kitchen though - a bit outdated and as I mentioned in the title it could be cleaner - lots of spiderwebs

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcelino G.

7 October 2016

From arrival to departure, we remained very content with Jane' place.

The space is perfect for cabin lovers. 3 fireplaces. WOW. Jane left ample wood supply, as well as linens, even food.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

About the host

Hosted by Jane Toby

I am a Senior, semi-retired, Italian teacher and poet. This home has offered me a refuge to be able to think, imagine and compose. I also love being with family and friends and this home has been a perfect place to spend memorabler times together.

Why they chose this property

I bought this house and property a little over 20 years ago. I was looking for a place that resembled what gave me the greatest delight in my childhood - fields and woods, trees, clear- running brooks -all lost where I had spent my earliest years - lost in the name of 'progress.' Just delighted to find those elements of nature that I loved so much here on Mossy Hill Road in the Catskills.

What makes this property unique

Experience living in a quiet spot with fields and woods surrounding.
Enjoy picnicking or grilling outside. Or retire with a book - there are lots of books here for guests to enjoy!

Languages:

English, Italian

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Orange Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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6.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

cozy sheep and wool weekend

Emily B.

6/10 Okay

Lisa F.

Lisa F.

6/10 Okay

Nancy and Ken C.

Lovely old house but needed better preparation

Nancy and Ken C.

4/10 Poor

megan p.

megan p.

10/10 Excellent

noga g.

Beautiful getaway

noga g.

8/10 Good

Marc H., Luxembourg

Nice location, old, interesting house, quiet (could be a bit cleaner)

Marc H.

10/10 Excellent

Marcelino G.

From arrival to departure, we remained very content with Jane' place.

Marcelino G.

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Hosted by Jane Toby

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