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Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!

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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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10

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2139 sq m

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  • DryerDryerDryer

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Woodstock, NY
  • Popular LocationWoodstock Golf Club5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWoodstock Music Shop6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBethel Woods Museum11 min drive
  • AirportHudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)50 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!

Treat yourself to a romantic getaway, personal retreat or creative sabbatical in your own romantic storybook cottage nestled in a private 5-acre forest in Woodstock, the famous “colony of the arts” and cultural hub of the Catskills! This historic Woodstock hand-built house was the home of the legendary film director, Preston Sturges ~ as well as many other well-known artists and musicians.

It features a spacious great room with a cathedral ceiling, 2-story north-light windows, a massive stone fireplace (open during the winter only when temperatures drop below freezing), and 2 sets of French doors that open onto a native blue stone patio on a ledge overlooking a fern glade and deep pine forest.

Stretch out on the queen bed with a pillow-top mattress and luxury linens in the quaint bedroom with cottage-style casement windows. Fall asleep to the sound of crickets, and wake up to birdsong!

Climb an open stairway to a private writer’s office, as well as a loft space with a foldout futon couch and balcony overlooking the great room. There’s a second writer’s office on the first floor, with an arched Palladian window and forest views.

Prepare snacks and meals in your well-equipped country kitchen, and serve them at the farm table next to a wall of glass, or on the patio surrounded by gardens.

Cozy up to a fire in the stone fireplace in the winter (available only when temperatures drop below freezing), and watch the snow settle on the branches and transform the woods into a magical winter wonderland.

This charming cottage in an idyllic setting is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or creative retreat. Make the Sturges’ cottage your home for a week, month, or season, and let it inspire and uplift you throughout the year!

SUITABILITY
Please note that due to potential hazards (open stairway, stone patios, rock walls and ledges, etc.) the cottage is not appropriate for small children.

WINTER/SPRING SPECIALS:
Week: 7 nights for price of 6 (one night free!)
Month: 4 weeks for price of 3 (one week free!)

Property manager

Judy Atwood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Woodstock

Located in Woodstock, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Catskill Mountains and Thorn Preserve - Catskill Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Woodstock Music Shop and Hudson River Maritime Museum. Ready for a night out? Consider Byrdcliffe Barn and The Chateau. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

What's nearby

  • Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead - 4 min drive
  • Woodstock Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Woodstock Music Shop - 6 min drive
  • Bethel Woods Museum - 11 min drive
  • Overlook Mountain Trailhead - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhinecliff-Kingston Station - 28 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Colony - 6 min drive
  • Steve's Pizza & Deli - 7 min drive
  • Bread Alone - 6 min drive
  • Olive's Country Store & Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Silvia - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Woodstock Golf Club, Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead and Woodstock Music Shop. SweetHeart Gallery and Thorn Preserve - Catskill Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The house was very quiet and comfortable . We enjoyed it very much and will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dean W., Tulsa

Woodstock
As reported
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dale r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five stars all around
The home is wonderful, truly nestled in the woods away from the hubbub but accessible to everything. Beautiful books about the history and culture of the Catskills along with great hiking books and materials. The historical book collection, great selection of vinyl records going back to Dylan and Peter, Paul and Mary, and DVDs of all of Preston Sturges’ movies gave us a great sense of the history of the house and of Woodstock. And it was inspiring to sit at what we assumed was Sturges’ own writing desk, looking out on the lovely woods. The kitchen had everything we needed and nothing we didn’t. We cooked every night except one and also used the grill. So lovely to eat breakfast outside on the beautiful back patio. We can’t recommend this house highly enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect retreat
Just as pictured. So welcoming, utterly charming and comfortable. The perfect place to cosy up and write and read and walk. Stunning trails nearby. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty, Bliss and Serenity
Our stay at the cottage was idyllic. Designed by an architect, the vaulted ceilings, overhead loft, expansive living room and master bedroom make for inspiring stays and restful nights. Crafted wood floors, an engaging library and overhead beams beneath the loft add to home’s coziness. And while it was too warm for a fire, the large stone fireplace was a delight to behold. The kitchen is fun to cook in and enjoy breakfast. And the room off the kitchen was a wonderful place to read, write and just daydream thanks to its forested views. This is a very special place that begs one to stay for several weeks.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and warm getaway!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay; the host was so responsive and helpful, and the place is just so warm and cozy; the owner has really thought of and included all of the essentials, and it made the stay so comfortable. The location is terrific, too! I'll be back if they'll have me!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat in the mountains
This place lived up to the excellent reviews. We came up to Woodstock during bitter cold weather, with the goal of getting away from it all and sitting by the fireplace. This place was perfect for that. It really has a unique feel, and it was exactly what we wanted. We did all our own cooking, and the kitchen is well-appointed. Judy, who met us at the property, was extremely kind and helpful. We would definitely return for another quiet retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting cottage retreat
Judy Atwood was just outstanding arranging our stay on short notice. She is a pleasure to work with, very warm, understanding and flexible. The cottage was as charming as described as was the wooded setting , and a welcome respite from our daily pace.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical cottage
Absolutely charming place to spend a week, even lovelier than the photos, in a peaceful setting. The kitchen was simple but well-supplied, the furniture comfortable and the outdoor space well-appointed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nan G., Brooklyn NY

Liked: Cleanliness
This is but a dream
I would love to live here! Watch all of Preston Sturges's movies while you stay here (we left a boxed set.) Listening to the owls on the back porch at night was a little bit of heaven. The house is beautiful inside and out with a dazzling history. Very generously stocked and the caretaker is very responsive to your needs. The layout is perfect to live, work, and play. Secluded but still close to the town, but why would you want to leave this property? Faithfully yours, Nan and Thora
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020