Modern Forest Cottage 7 min to Downtown Albany

About this space
Enjoy our Dutch inspired cottage nestled on 1.5 private acres in a forest setting, walking distance to an open nature preserve & the beautiful Normanskill creek. A hidden gem tucked on a quiet tree lined road, but only a short distance to SUNY Albany, Russell Sage College, AMC & St. Peters & Albany College of Pharmacy. Perfect for family/friend gatherings. This newly renovated 4BR/2BA home is designed with inviting modern/ Scandinavian interiors & all the amenities you need for a relaxing visit.
The space
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The cottage is located in a truly private setting surrounded by trees and a large willow tree that greets you as you enter up the driveway.

Walk through the front door and you will find a tastefully designed bright open concept living/dining area with electric fireplace, a modern kitchen and windows for natural light.

The house: 4 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms - Sleeps 8
Bedroom #1 - queen bed
Bedroom #2 - queen bed
Bedroom #3 - full bed
Bedroom #4 - 2 twin beds

Main Floor:
- Open concept living/dining room
- Functional kitchen with modern appliances
- Electric fireplace
- Modern full bathroom with tub/shower
- 2 welcoming guest rooms featuring 1 queen and 1 full size beds with Casper mattresses

Upstairs:
- Pinterest worthy suite featuring twin beds, perfect for children or friends.
- Lounge area off the bedroom with a desk for reading, writing or working from home.

Lower Level:
- Luxurious Primary Suite with queen Casper mattress
- Spa like master bathroom with curbless shower
- Cozy lounge/sitting area for watching TV, playing board games or enjoying a cocktail.
- Walk Out Patio: Open the sliding doors for access to the walk out patio. The perfect place for an outdoor dinner, morning coffee, evening drink, or yoga session.
-Fully Equipped Laundry Room - washer/dryer/ironing board

House Amenities include:
- Casper mattresses and crisp linens throughout to ensure you sleep in absolute comfort.
- High Speed Internet/ Wi Fi
- TV including Netflix, Disney, Amazon Prime & HBO
- Free Easy Parking- plenty of room in the driveway for multiple cars
- Bluetooth Speaker
- Fully Equipped Kitchen & Cookware
- Electric Fireplace
- High Chair on request
- Coffee/Tea
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioning is only in the bedrooms but the house is surrounded by trees and stays relatively cool in summer. There are also ceiling fans in all rooms on the main floor.

The Surrounding Area:
- Walking distance to an open nature preserve with plenty of hiking trails, a historic creek passing through, and large gated dog park.
-One neighboring house at the back of the property. Less visible when trees come in spring/summer.
- Close driving distance to the heart of Albany, NY ( 7 mins) or the quaint local downtown of Delmar, NY (6 mins)
- Easy access to grocery stores, restaurants, cafes and farms. Refer to local guide for great nearby options.
- Less than 3 miles to AMC hospital and St. Peters Hospital
- Easy access to I-87 for quick commute to SUNY Albany, St. Rose, Sienna
- Only 38 min drive to Saratoga, enjoy the track season!
- 30-40mins to Kinderhook, Chatham, Hudson NY
Guest access
The house will be entirely available to guests. The garage & one upper level closet is kept locked for storage.