Everything you'll want to know

Choose your dates on our booking page for an instant quote, then reserve directly with our family. Your quote shows every cost up front, including the one-time cleaning fee.

Zelle, Venmo or check, with no added fees. Credit cards are also accepted with a 4% processing fee.

50% is due at booking. The remaining 50% is due 90 days before check-in.

Yes. A refundable security deposit is required: $2,000 for the main house and $300 for the cottage. It's returned after check-out once we've confirmed the house is in good order. Your welcome guide includes a short check-out checklist so you'll know exactly what we ask.

Events may require an additional deposit, which we'll discuss with you when planning.

Full refund if you cancel more than 90 days before arrival. 50% refund if you cancel more than 60 days before arrival. No refund for cancellations within 60 days of arrival. ConfirmDo you still offer a 24-hour grace period after booking?

Most of the year, the minimum is two nights. In summer (late May through early September) and over Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays, we book by the week, with a seven-night minimum. Exact requirements vary by date, and your quote will always show them. Looking for something different? Just ask.

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The main house is set up for 12 guests across six bedrooms. The third-floor Green Room has bunk beds and a loft bed that are best suited to children, so families traveling with kids can bring up to 15. For groups of adults, we recommend 12 so everyone has a comfortable bed. Every bed size is listed on The Main House page.

Additional guests above our base occupancy may carry an extra fee. Please reach out for details.

Up to 6. Bed sizes are listed on The Cottage page. If your group needs something different, just ask.

Yes. Together they sleep up to 18, which makes them a favorite for family reunions and wedding weekends.

Absolutely. There's a crib in the Yellow Room, a high chair and a pack-and-play, plus toys and board games in the house. Confirm before launchHigh chair and pack-and-play.

Sorry, no pets.

No smoking anywhere on the property.

Unfortunately, the main house is not accessible. There are stairs to enter, all bedrooms are on the upper floors, and the house spans three flights of stairs.

Main house: check-in after 3 pm. Cottage: check-in after 4 pm. Check-out for both is by 11 am.

Both the main house and the cottage have smart locks for easy self check-in. Our caretaker lives on the property and may be able to greet you, depending on your arrival time. Before you arrive, we'll send our welcome guide with everything you need to know.

Take Metro-North to Wassaic (about 20 minutes away) or Poughkeepsie (about 45 minutes), or Amtrak to Rhinecliff, near Rhinebeck (about 25 minutes). You'll want a car to explore the Hudson Valley.

Yes, free parking on the property.

Bed linens, bath towels and some toiletries are provided, along with a fully equipped kitchen.

Yes: 400 Mbps Wi-Fi, a smart TV with YouTube TV and Netflix.

The house has air conditioning and heat throughout. The historic fireplaces are decorative and not in use. The family room has a pellet stove; before using it, guests are asked to watch a short how-to video and sign an acknowledgment, so everyone stays safe and cozy.

Your welcome guide includes a short check-out checklist for the main house and the cottage. Following it helps make sure your security deposit is returned in full.

Yes, whenever you like. Stissing Lake is 125 acres and swimmable, and there's a swimming platform for guests. There's no lifeguard, so please swim at your own risk.

The dock has kayaks, a canoe, a paddleboard, a paddle boat and swim floats for guests to use, plus life jackets in all sizes. A sailboat is also available for $100 per stay.

Yes, the lake is known for its bass. Anglers are responsible for any New York State fishing license requirements.

Winter is beautiful here: snowshoe the grounds, then head to Catamount nearby for skiing.

We love hosting wedding weekends: getting ready, welcome dinners, portraits and the morning-after brunch. A small ceremony is possible when it's limited to the guests staying at the house. Reach out and we'll talk it through.

Up to 30 guests, by arrangement. Any gathering with visiting guests is considered an event and needs to be discussed with us in advance. Events may require a luxury restroom trailer, event insurance and an additional deposit. Tents are not permitted.

Yes. You may choose your own caterer and run your own bar. All vendors must carry liability insurance naming the property as additional insured.

Amplified music and sound must end by midnight.

China, glassware and flatware for up to 30 are available on request. Event tables and chairs are not provided and will need to be rented.

Every event is different, so we create a custom quote. Tell us about your plans to get started.