House in Spencertown, NY
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
A magical place for a big group to lounge by the pool, play ping pong, canoe and cook big meals. The house, designed by an I.M. Pei disciple, has vaulted wood ceilings, slate floors, chef's kitchen, family room with fireplace, and wrap around terrace with views. Spacious places to gather and 5 very private bedrooms. Nearby: hiking trails; charming towns (and restaurants!) of Chatham, Hudson and Kinderhook; art viewing at Art Omi and The School; and many farmer's markets.
Dining area: table for 12, seating nook by the picture window overlooking pond, bar and built-ins
Kitchen and pantry: stainless steel Liebherr fridge, Jenn-Aire double oven, Gaggenau stovetop, two dishwashers
Living room: wood burning fireplace, 60 inch tv with Direct TV, sound system, large sectional plus chairs
Bedroom 1: California king bed with new pillow-top mattress, two full bathrooms, sitting area, day bed, stone patio with panoramic views
Bedroom 2: queen bed with new pillow-top mattress, bathroom with tub & shower, doors open to plaza area
Bedroom 3 in the tower: sun-filled room with 20 foot ceilings, two full beds with new pillow-top mattresses, half bath, audiophile-quality sound system
Bedroom 4, detached: queen bed with new pillow-top mattress, kitchenette, large sleeping loft, bathroom with shower
Bedroom 5, detached: queen bed with new pillow-top mattress, sitting area. Shares bath with bedroom 4 or bedrooms in main house
Lower level: half bath, laundry room, rack mounted stereo system
Additional features: Wifi, two ponds with canoe, gunite outdoor pool, expansive stone plazas, ping pong, volleyball, games and books
Activities: Excellent shopping, restaurants, coffee bar, bakeries, local brewery, arts center and classic movie theatre in nearby Chatham (6 miles). The Omi International Arts Center and Sculpture Park is ten minutes away. Borden Ponds Reserve and countless other hiking and mountain biking trails are nearby. Hudson, famous for its Warren Street restaurants and antiques, is 30 minutes away. The charming town of Kinderhook with its popular Aviary Restaurant is also nearby. And the music of Tanglewood and the Berkshires is just 25 minutes away.
26 minutes to Catamount Ski Resort (http://www.catamountski.com), 32 minutes to Butternut Ski Resort (http://skibutternut.com), and one hour to Hunter (http://www.huntermtn.com) or Wyndham (http://www.windhammountain.com).
Dining area: table for 12, seating nook by the picture window overlooking pond, bar and built-ins
Kitchen and pantry: stainless steel Liebherr fridge, Jenn-Aire double oven, Gaggenau stovetop, two dishwashers
Living room: wood burning fireplace, 60 inch tv with Direct TV, sound system, large sectional plus chairs
Bedroom 1: California king bed with new pillow-top mattress, two full bathrooms, sitting area, day bed, stone patio with panoramic views
Bedroom 2: queen bed with new pillow-top mattress, bathroom with tub & shower, doors open to plaza area
Bedroom 3 in the tower: sun-filled room with 20 foot ceilings, two full beds with new pillow-top mattresses, half bath, audiophile-quality sound system
Bedroom 4, detached: queen bed with new pillow-top mattress, kitchenette, large sleeping loft, bathroom with shower
Bedroom 5, detached: queen bed with new pillow-top mattress, sitting area. Shares bath with bedroom 4 or bedrooms in main house
Lower level: half bath, laundry room, rack mounted stereo system
Additional features: Wifi, two ponds with canoe, gunite outdoor pool, expansive stone plazas, ping pong, volleyball, games and books
Activities: Excellent shopping, restaurants, coffee bar, bakeries, local brewery, arts center and classic movie theatre in nearby Chatham (6 miles). The Omi International Arts Center and Sculpture Park is ten minutes away. Borden Ponds Reserve and countless other hiking and mountain biking trails are nearby. Hudson, famous for its Warren Street restaurants and antiques, is 30 minutes away. The charming town of Kinderhook with its popular Aviary Restaurant is also nearby. And the music of Tanglewood and the Berkshires is just 25 minutes away.
26 minutes to Catamount Ski Resort (http://www.catamountski.com), 32 minutes to Butternut Ski Resort (http://skibutternut.com), and one hour to Hunter (http://www.huntermtn.com) or Wyndham (http://www.windhammountain.com).
Amenities at Modern home with Catskill views, guesthouse and heated pool near Chatham/Hudson
Pets allowed
Map of Spencertown, NY
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved the beautiful setting, well-equipped house with comfortable furnishings, and ample space for group activities. Despite some minor inconveniences, overall a fantastic experience worth repeating.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Contemporary architecture and serene natural setting make for a stunning property. Ideal for gathering our adult children; each had own room and space. Kitchen was well appointed and pool with slate deck offered many comfortable lounge chairs, umbrellas and long table for outdoor dining. Both owners and caretaker were exceptionally helpful and made our stay seamless. Truly a special property!
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Aug 2024
Location and area were great, lots of hikes and towns to explore near by.
I think the house needs some loving care, it seems to be in need of some renovations. The master bathroom shower had a dirty plastic curtain around it which was really ikcy to navigate while showering so as not to get the dirty curtain attached to you and the bathroom shower in the guest house had a leak. Also think the deck area could use a good power wash and the outdoor cushions for the pool were mildewy. I mean this all as constructive criticism, I think the owners should spruce things up a bit for the price they charge for the house. But we had a fun and lovely stay in spite of these things.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2024
This rental was absolutely perfect for our family’s 5day/4 night gathering that included 7 adults and 2 young children. The grounds, including the pool and pond, are beautiful; and the living space (spread over 3 buildings) is spacious, comfortable, tasteful, immaculate and very attractive. It is the best stocked vacation rental we have ever been in, and we loved the pool and lake. The toys, games and activities were a real bonus, and the expansive supply of puzzles has now turned our son-in-law into a puzzle devotee.
Joyce and her caretaker were amazingly gracious and responsive. We couldn’t ask for a better host. We would love to return.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2023
The house is amazing, and the setting is even better. From the pond driving in, to the beautiful setting with pool and 2nd pond seen from inside the house, this location keeps on giving - and surprising.
We had 4 couples who didn't know each other come from all over the country, and it was a perfect place for each of them to have their own space, but get to know each other in the common areas. The house is really well equipped for large group meals and communal get togethers, with an inviting dining area overlooking the pond, a beautiful living area with a big fireplace, and a number of outdoor areas (that we couldn't use due to pouring rain, but fantasized about how fun it COULD be). We did get out in the rain to walk around the pond with the dog and one guest was brave enough to venture into the swimming pool, despite the thermostat reading 58 degrees. The outdoor areas are tricked out with all kinds of toys (adult and kid), and we look forward to renting again when the weather allows us to use them.
The house has beautiful and comfortable furnishings and
the kitchen and bar area are very well equipped. The beds are comfortable, too. Our only issue with the house, which others have noted in reviews, is that the bathroom situation is odd. One room has no shower, and one room has no bathroom at all. It worked out okay, just a little inconvenient.
Overall an amazing experience and I will rent this house again if the opportunity arises.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(7 Ratings)
Guests loved the beautiful setting, well-equipped house with comfortable furnishings, and ample space for group activities. Despite some minor inconveniences, overall a fantastic experience worth repeating.
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