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Sweet Valley Hi: Sunlit Retro Retreat

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Property grounds
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

12:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

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Berne, NY
  • Popular LocationZoom Flume29 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity at Albany39 min drive
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)43 min drive
  • Popular LocationWindham Mountain Resort45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Sweet Valley Hi: Sunlit Retro Retreat

Unwind at this sunny, warm, and spacious four-season home on 11 private acres in the Catskill foothills. Great flow for entertaining, new first-floor kitchen and bath, and plenty of retro-antique personality. Amenities include Brooklinen sheets, a wood-burning stove, and ample outdoor areas. The quiet road overlooks conservancy lands. A 15-minute walk to quaint Rensselaerville, 5-minute drive to hiking trails, waterfalls, and lake swimming, and 30 minutes to Windham Mountain skiing and boarding.

*The space*
Seamless indoor and outdoor spaces for group gatherings and family fun.

The kids can watch movies or play board games in the den while you prepare meals and fix drinks in the open kitchen and dining areas.

Build a crackling fire in the wood-burning stove in the living room, or toast s'mores from Adirondack chairs around the fire pit on the large lawn. There is also a gas grill and a large outdoor table and chairs, plus badminton playing and peaceful roaming. Take a run or walk on our lazy country road in any season; stroll through the charming historic main street of Rensselaerville. When it’s raining, the dining table can convert to play ping pong!

First-floor bedroom with a comfortable queen-sized bed and a full bath. Two more cozy bedrooms and a half bath are upstairs. There's a Heywood Wakefield dresser in each room for your use.

There is also a private office space. This space has a futon couch/bed that can be optionally used upon request.

Kitchen is complete with dishes (including for kids), utensils, microwave, coffee maker and coffee (and tea); toaster, blender, slow cooker, waffle iron and more; oils, vinegars, herbs, and spices; basic condiments; and baking items (e.g. flour, sugar.)

Well water is filtered and delicious.

*Guest access*
Self check-in; the entire house and lawn are yours. We are building a pretty backyard patio that is not currently accessible. However, you can eat indoors at the farmhouse table, or outdoors on the lawn at our large exterior table with rosy metal chairs.

The outbuildings, pond, attic, and basement are not accessible to guests.

*Other things to note*
We have a TV screen for DVDs and have plenty of movie choices for kids and adults. Please note we have no streaming services readily available. The TV has an HDMI cable if you would like to stream from your computer. *Please bring your own adapter* to connect the HDMI port to your laptop or other device.

Not all cell phones have service in our area. Verizon and T-Mobile work fairly well. AT&T has poor service. Once you've arrived, you may have to rely on the wi-fi.

The house has a wi-fi system that is accessible throughout. It is sufficient to use for basic work, music, and entertainment functionality. However, heavy internet use (e.g. multiple users streaming or downloading at once) is limited.

The house is naturally breezy in the summer due to our mountainous location. During the summer months, A/C is available as a window unit upstairs, plus portable fans.

Property manager

Laura

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Berne

This holiday home is located in Berne. Rainbow Golf Club and Windham Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thacher State Park and Thompsons Lake State Park Beach. Zoom Flume and Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
Map
Berne, NY

What's nearby

  • Zoom Flume - 29 min drive
  • Crossgates Mall - 36 min drive
  • University at Albany - 39 min drive
  • Howe Caverns - 44 min drive
  • Windham Mountain Resort - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Helderberg Mountain Brewing Company - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Fox Creek Market - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kuhar Family Farm - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Helderberg Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Weathervane - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Valley Hi: Sunlit Retro Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Valley Hi: Sunlit Retro Retreat?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Valley Hi: Sunlit Retro Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Sweet Valley Hi: Sunlit Retro Retreat located?

Situated in Berne, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Thacher State Park, Zoom Flume and Thompsons Lake State Park Beach. Rainbow Golf Club and Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet refuge, yet close to the action
Nestled about 30 minutes from Albany, this gem is a great getaway for those looking to be out in the mountains, yet close to other urban options. A great launching pad for hikes in Catskills or the local nature preserves, just minutes away. The house is charming, clean and very comfortable. The hosts even left us some home made honey from their own bees and were super responsive when we had questions--though it was a simple process and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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