Is It Right for You?
We'd rather be straight with you now than have it be a surprise later.
You'll love it if…
- You're a family or a group of friends — real-home comfort, not a staged rental.
- You're bringing a dog — any size, any number, as long as they're house-trained. The yard isn't fenced.
- You want genuine quiet. Birds, trees, and the occasional rustle are the soundtrack.
- You're an outdoor type — hiking the Gunks, biking the rail trail, or paddling the Wallkill.
- You want to ski a few mountains in one trip — Belleayre, Hunter, Windham, Plattekill, and smaller hills are all drivable.
- You want to work from the country. WiFi is solid; two of us regularly take Zoom calls at the same time.
- You're a group up to 6. Three bedrooms sleep 6; we do have trundle beds for kids. There's also a kids-only checklist of the fun stuff.
- You want a quiet retreat. Works just as well for couples or solo travelers as for families.
Maybe not for you if…
- You want luxury. This is a loved, lived-in family home — cozy, not hotel-fancy.
- You need everything pristine. Real families stay here; you'll see signs of life.
- You're looking to party hard. Quiet hours, no events. The neighbors are our friends.
- You have an active toddler. No baby-proofing, stairs, and an unfenced pond. Infants and older kids do fine; it's the "all-ability, no-sense" stage that gives us pause.
Good to know before you book
- WiFi is solid; cell signal is spotty. Lean on WiFi for calls and navigation.
- Summer brings bugs and ticks. Bring repellent — this is genuine upstate.
- The yard isn't fenced. Dogs are welcome; just stay mindful.
- You can't get a car. You can taxi in from Poughkeepsie or Beacon and back. Once you're here, you can take the rail trail into Gardiner or New Paltz. Restaurants and supermarket deliver. Just plan ahead.