Iconic Woodstock Home - Private, Walk to Town, Family Friendly
Relax in this charming getaway on 2 wooded acres with bucolic stream. Fully renovated designer home on landscaped property surrounded by trees, walking distance (.5 mi) to center of Woodstock: boutiques, bookstores, cafes, fine dining, antique shops, art galleries, performance spaces, Tinker Street Cinema and seasonal flea market and farmer's market. Fully-equipped kitchen with high-end appliances. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, indoor wood stove, living room, dining area, reading nook in loft, deck with propane grill and outdoor fire pit. Close to Catskills hiking and skiing, and the Hudson Valley towns of Phoenicia, Saugerties, Kingston and Rhinebeck with many local festivals, farmers’ markets, family activities, swimming holes and live music year-round. In winter, ski at Hunter, Belleayre (40 min), Catamount, Windham (1 hr).
Enjoy the bright, wooden-clad and spacious living/dining area with working wood stove and huge skylight. Cozy up to a book in the second floor loft with library and daybed, full of books & a guitar. There are two bedrooms upstairs, one with a queen-size bed and private sink. The "kids" room has two twin beds. Both get a lot of natural morning and afternoon sun. The master suite with queen-size bed is downstairs. The master bath has a tub/shower. The second bath, also downstairs, has a walk-in shower. All bedrooms have large closets. Enjoy breakfast with views of the surrounding woodlands in the large, eat-in kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with double oven, an electric four-burner cooktop -- two conventional and two induction -- pots and pans, china, utensils, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and dishwasher, and a full pantry with coffee, baking items, oils, and spices. There is also a full-size dining table in the dining area. We provide a baby booster seat, portable crib, gate, and baby bowl, cup and utensils. The HE laundry is located right off the kitchen, we provide soap and instructions.
In addition, we provide: bed linens, blankets, pillows, towels, organic liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Our guests will have access to the entire house and outdoor areas. In the interest of safety, we ask that you not leave small children unattended on the second floor, or allow them to play on the spiral staircase. Please note that the spiral staircase provides the only access to the second floor. Both bathrooms are on the first floor.
The section of driveway leading to the house is private. The garage is not included in the rental, but there is ample outdoor parking.
This is a non-smoking property. The house is not suitable for parties. We ask that you refrain from loud music or other noise after 10 pm. Please also take your shoes off when entering the home - designated shoe pads can be found in the entryway.
Small, well-behaved dogs, up to 50 lbs, are welcome for an additional fee. We permit one dog per visit only, no cats or other animals. Please do not allow your dog on the furniture or beds. Please clean up after them outside. Please do not leave your dog alone in the house unless fully potty trained. Please do not ask to bring multiple or larger pets.
Property owner is available by text or phone if you have any questions and is nearby in case of emergency. We'll send detailed check-in instructions a few days before your arrival. Please observe check-in and check-out times, and the check-out checklist you will find in the dining room.
Thank you, we hope you enjoy your stay!
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please take your shoes off when entering our home. There are designated shoe pads in the entryway. Salt and dirt can severely damage floorboards.
This is a private home in a quiet neighborhood. Please refrain from hosting parties or inviting more guests than what was listed upon booking.
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Property # 3085330vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Woodstock
Located in Woodstock, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Kaaterskill Falls and Hunter Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Kiwanis Ice Arena and Ulster Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting.
Is Iconic Woodstock Home - Private, Walk to Town, Family Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Iconic Woodstock Home - Private, Walk to Town, Family Friendly?
As of 30 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Iconic Woodstock Home - Private, Walk to Town, Family Friendly on 1 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,441, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Iconic Woodstock Home - Private, Walk to Town, Family Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Iconic Woodstock Home - Private, Walk to Town, Family Friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Iconic Woodstock Home - Private, Walk to Town, Family Friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Iconic Woodstock Home - Private, Walk to Town, Family Friendly located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Catskill State Park and Colony. Woodstock Music Shop and Woodstock Artists Cemetery are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
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Super neat place. Very convenient to town, we walked into town for dinner, very close to everything. Nice property and just amazing weather. Highly recommend.
Still our favorite house to stay in while visiting Woodstock! Super cozy, clean and comfortable. Perfect location close to town but not too close! We had a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you, Blake! It is truly a joy to host guests like you, please come back any time :-)
We had a fantastic time staying here for a girls weekend! The house was cozy, clean, and perfect for reconnecting with friends. We so enjoyed the quick walk to town balanced by the quiet location of the house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2024
Thank you SO much for your lovely review. Please visit us again some time!
We love the home and its proximity to Village Green and The Colony. Well-appointed kitchen and lovely deck—perfect for reading and morning coffee. Saskia, our host, was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay, Cara. Thank you for leaving our home so clean and cared for, and please come again soon!
This beautiful house is about as close to town as you can get, and still really private. We’re a family of four and had plenty of space. It snowed both days we spent here, which meant hiking through the snow into town two times. We’ve stayed at very modern homes in the area, and that’s also a great experience. But our kids both said this was their favorite place we’ve stayed because of its charms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
Thank you, Patrick! We feel very lucky in our home, and grateful to share it with kind folks like you. Please come back again!
What a cute gem tucked away but also very close to town! House was clean and exactly as advertised. The kitchen had all the cooking supplies you would need and the bedrooms and bathrooms had everything needed as well! Would happily return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thanks, Jason! We're so happy we could meet your expectations. And please do come back!!
We were in town for a girls weekend and found this cottage the perfect fit. It is cozy yet spacious. The location was perfect - an easy walk to town and close to many other small towns for exploring. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll stay with us again.
Cozy, warm, immaculate & so tastefully decorated down to the little French children's books & maps of Paris. We had a lovely stay and will be back for sure if there is anything available after all the glowing reviews! Thank you for the sweet get-away!
This adorable little house is just a short walk to Woodstock's town square while still nestled in the woods. We watched a pair of fawns from the breakfest nook window each morning while sipping coffee and even saw a blue heron.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
We love our breakfast nook! And the wildlife keeps getting better. We're lucky to live in a house tucked away in the woods. Thank you for staying with us, come again!
We had a wonderful stay at Woodstock. The house is beautiful, well equipped, great interior and exterior design, located in the woods in a quiet location, and at the same time within short walking distance to the center of town. Very fast and solid communication with the owner. We had great time and we will be back!
Beautifully redone house, quiet in the woods but walkable to town. The beds were okay for two nights, but longer than that would have been too much as the mattresses were very hard for us. Overall we would definitely stay again! Owner also provided tons of stuff for our baby which was extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! I'm glad the baby equipment was helpful. Thank you for your feedback on the mattresses, we'll address this asap. Come again!
Saskia was an excellent host-so helpful & responsive and concerned about us when we were blessed with 16 inches of snow during our Christmas getaway. Her house is absolutely beautiful and cozy-and so stylishly & thoughfully decorated-I found myself saying “oh I love this” everytime I turned around. We enjoyed relaxing by the fire while we were snowed in and also appreciated the close proximity to town. We made several meals during our stay and everything we needed to cook was available. Thank you Saskia for sharing your amazing home with us. It was such a perfect trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
About the host
Hosted by Saskia van Meer
Videographer and permaculture student with an interest in merging the arts with botany and land management. I've been in Woodstock since 2018 and love the balance this village strikes between small urban and rugged nature, with many enchanting hikes just a short drive away. Swimming holes, quarries, regenerative farms, thrift stores, fresh produce - these are what keep me in this beautiful place.
Why they chose this property
This house has a rich history of having been owned or occupied by different artists as part of the Byrdcliffe Arts colony (check it out on Upper Byrdcliffe!) - most notably Eugene Speicher, one of the more successful portraitists of the colony and close friends with George Bellows, Charles Rosen and their families (who all lived in neighboring houses). Formerly a studio space boasting a large skylight fashioned from a piece of an old greenhouse, the house has been converted into a 3-bedroom home with lots of family charm and personal touches - family paintings, antique furniture from our natal country of Belgium, and other objects.
What makes this property unique
This house is secluded and completely private, yet just a 7-10 minute walk to the village green of Woodstock. We can't boast this enough! We are situated 200 yards off the road along a private driveway. The house itself is perched on a hill, built into the emerging bedrock on the land. The fenced in yard and garden are a work in progress with beautiful pollinator plants and young cherry and magnolia tree. The house is a relatively open plan with plenty of nooks to read in. We provide a desk with computer monitor (HDMI cable). Enjoy!
Languages:
English, French
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