This spacious, 5 bedroom house with an open concept living area is the perfect place to spend a long summer weekend with family and friends. Enjoy the beauty of the Catskill Mountains from the back deck and the windows throughout the house. The small town of Saugerties is just a mile away with shopping, dining, and a movie theater.
If you are attending one of the Horse Shows at HITS, this house borders the show grounds. Walk, bike, or a take a golf cart over to the shows.
The bedroom setup is as follows:
Bedroom 1: King (television) - upstairs
Bedroom 2: Queen and single (television) - upstairs
Bedroom 3: 2 singles - upstairs
Bedroom 4: bunk bed - upstairs
Bedroom 5: trundle bed (2 singles)- main floor
The bathroom setup is as follows:
Bathroom 1: Jack and Jill between bedrooms 1 and 2.
Bathroom 2: Upstairs, close to bedrooms 3 and 4
Bathroom 3: main floor, half bath, near bedroom 5
Guest Access:
Guests will be able to access the entire house and the surrounding property. There is a 2 bedroom, separate entrance, walk-out basement apartment in the house. We only rent both units at the same time during the HITS horse shows during the summer.
The Area:
Located just 1 mile from the village of Saugerties, 3 miles from Exit 20 on the thruway, and 5 minutes from Price Chopper, enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the Catskill Mountains without sacrificing convenience. The Saugerties Lighthouse Trail, Kaaterskill Falls, Falling Waters Preserve, North Lake, and Poet’s Walk are just a few of the excellent hikes in the area.
If you are looking to hit the slopes, Hunter Mountain is only 19 miles away.
Kiwanis Ice Arena with skate rentals and open skate hours is less than a mile away!
In addition, Total Tennis, the northeast’s only all-year indoor tennis camp is just 5 minutes away if you want to get some exercise on your stay. Total tennis has indoor court rentals and instructional programs for all levels.
Centrally located between Diamond Mills, Oz Farms, and the Saugerties Steamboat Company, if you are attending a wedding or other event with family or friends this is the place to stay. Woodstock is only 15 minutes away as well.
Some of our favorite places in the local area:
The village of Saugerties, just a mile away, has delicious restaurants, amazing boutiques, treasured antique stores, a movie theater, an eclectic book store, and more. Named one of the coolest small towns in the United States by budget travel, this is a town you don't want to miss.
Lazy Swan Golf and Country Club - Known as "Hamptons in the Hudson Valley"
Opus 40 - This is one of the most amazing earthwork sculptures in the world. It is an international destination right in our own backyard.
Puttin Plus - This kid fun center includes minigolf, go-karts, batting cages, arcade, laser tag, and more fun, just .5 miles from the house.
Kiwanis Ice Arena - figure skating, public skate, and hockey, just .5 miles from the house (August through June).
Saugerties Light House – just 1 mile away, take the short scenic trail to the Saugerties lighthouse. Bring a picnic lunch or a book to read, and relax on the large deck overlooking the Hudson River.
Cantine Memorial Complex - Softball fields, basketball courts, three playgrounds, soccer fields, and more. A great location for family fun.
Diamond Mills - This restaurant overlooks beautiful waterfalls and is a popular wedding venue.
Saugerties Steamboat Company - This is a brand new restaurant and venue right on the water.
Falling Waters Preserve - A beautiful easy to moderate hiking trail along the Hudson River with waterfall views.
New York Zipline Canopy Tours – come enjoy the biggest, fastest, longest ziplines in North America. There is also a smaller section for those who do not want to zipline from one mountaintop to another.
Bailiwick Animal Park, Horseback Riding, and Paintball - This is a small zoo where the kids can buy feed or carrots to give to most of the animals. The zoo has some of the bigger, more exotic animals as well - tigers, bears, gorillas, etc. After going to the zoo, there is horseback riding for older kids and pony rides for the little ones.
The village of Woodstock is just 15 minutes away. Enjoy the eclectic shops, restaurants, and architecture. If you are in the area, this is a must see.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary – Visit a place where every animal has a name and a story. This is a place where animals are treated humanely, and you can be a part of their care.
Zoom Flume Water Park - This is a great waterpark for all ages, just 30 minutes from the house. Three kids play areas, a wave pool, and 10 types of slides, this is a must stop location in the summer. There is fun music playing which makes it a great atmosphere throughout the day. There is also a zipline across the park.
Hunter Mountain (19 miles), Windham Mountain (33 miles) - Some of the best ski resorts in the Northeast!
We have lived in Saugerties for our entire lives, so we can answer any questions about the local area including the best restaurants, shopping areas, and activities. We have been doing short term rentals for the past 13 years, so we hope you will benefit from our experience in this area.
ill benefit from our experience in this area.
