10/10 Excellent
Will L.
4 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Will L.
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2023
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Pound Ridge Retreat: Private Trails, Fire Pit, Yoga + Fast Wi-Fi
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7371.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
King Room
1 King Bed
Library
1 Single Bed
Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Twin Room
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
First Floor Bath
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Ground Floor Bath
Toilet · Shower only
King Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Queen Bath
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Pound Ridge Retreat: Private Trails, Fire Pit, Yoga + Fast Wi-Fi
Pound Ridge Retreat is a charming country home with private access to a large preserve and well-maintained hiking trails—plus a fire pit, yoga studio, and fast Wi-Fi for an easy weekend reset or work-from-anywhere getaway.
Ideal for hikers, families, and small groups who want privacy, comfort, and space to unwind.
Highlights
• Private trail access to a large preserve (hike right from the property)
• Yoga studio with mats included
• Game room with ping-pong + board games
• Large deck with picnic table overlooking a spacious yard
• Fire pit + Adirondack chairs for cool evenings
• Charcoal grill for outdoor dinners
Kitchen & dining
Well-equipped kitchen for real meals and group cooking, including a Cuisinart, blender, waffle iron, hand mixer, toaster oven, coffee maker, grinder, and kettle—plus full cookware, dishes, and serving pieces.
Work-from-home ready
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the house (250+ Mbps). Every bedroom has a dedicated desk or table for working.
Sleeping & baths
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7) • 4 full bathrooms
King ensuite with double sinks + large shower; Queen bath with tub + shower; two additional full baths with showers.
Location
About 1 hour from NYC • ~20 minutes to Stamford • ~5 minutes to the hamlet of Pound Ridge
Ideal for hikers, families, and small groups who want privacy, comfort, and space to unwind.
Highlights
• Private trail access to a large preserve (hike right from the property)
• Yoga studio with mats included
• Game room with ping-pong + board games
• Large deck with picnic table overlooking a spacious yard
• Fire pit + Adirondack chairs for cool evenings
• Charcoal grill for outdoor dinners
Kitchen & dining
Well-equipped kitchen for real meals and group cooking, including a Cuisinart, blender, waffle iron, hand mixer, toaster oven, coffee maker, grinder, and kettle—plus full cookware, dishes, and serving pieces.
Work-from-home ready
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the house (250+ Mbps). Every bedroom has a dedicated desk or table for working.
Sleeping & baths
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7) • 4 full bathrooms
King ensuite with double sinks + large shower; Queen bath with tub + shower; two additional full baths with showers.
Location
About 1 hour from NYC • ~20 minutes to Stamford • ~5 minutes to the hamlet of Pound Ridge
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
House isn't child proof but has crib, bath etc..
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
To bring a pet, please reach out to the host first
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Pound Ridge
Located in Pound Ridge, this holiday home is in a rural area. Stamford Museum and Nature Center and The Glass House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hoyt Barnum House and Fort Stamford Park. Consider Travelers Rest for a night out or Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Pound Ridge, NY
What's nearby
- Mianus River Gorge Preserve - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
- Border Pond - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
- Hemingway Property - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
- Dorothy Heroy Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
- Pound Ridge Town Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lenny’s Seafood And Steakhouse - 9 min drive
- Farm House At The Crossroads - 5 min drive
- oHHo at The Old Firehouse - 7 min drive
- Bedford Village Pastry - 9 min drive
- La Cremaillere - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
elsbeth b.
3 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pound Ridge
elsbeth b.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jason S.
19 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet backcountry home with lots of amenities
Jason S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
About the host
Hosted by Renee Ring
This house was purchased and completely renovated in 2004 and was going to be part of a family compound but the adult children moved to Colorado!
Why they chose this property
Quiet setting near extensive hiking trails
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