Escape to the 1850s Carriage House - a charming 1-bedroom studio tucked inside a restored barn on a historic Hillsdale, NY estate, once home to the prominent Bell family. This beautifully renovated gem combines period character with modern comforts including central A/C, heating & WiFi. Relax in the cozy studio, unwind on the private patio w/ a BBQ grill & enjoy easy walks to town for dining, shops & farmers markets. A perfect blend of history and comfort for a memorable countryside getaway.
★★ The Space ★★
➤ Thoughtfully restored with modern comforts, including WiFi, air conditioning and heating for year-round enjoyment.
➤ Relax on a cozy queen-size bed with soft linens for a great night’s sleep.
➤ Enjoy meals or morning coffee at the intimate table with seating for two.
➤ Modern full bath featuring a custom-tiled stand-up shower and fresh towels.
➤ Compact and convenient kitchenette with a mini fridge, sink, microwave, coffee and hot water kettle - everything you need for simple meals and snacks.
➤ Unwind on the grassy lawn with outdoor furniture perfect for al fresco dining or lounging in the fresh air.
➤ Fire up the propane BBQ grill and enjoy a laid-back outdoor meal.
Please note that a larger rental home with a private pool is located on the same property. If booked during your stay, there may be occasional noise. We kindly ask all guests to respect quiet hours and be mindful of neighbors, so everyone can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing environment.
★★ Local Attractions & Approximate Driving Times ★★
★ Family Fun ★
➤ Hillsdale General Store - 1 min
➤ Nobletown Fiber Works - 1 min
➤ Catamount Aerial Adventure Park - 5 min
➤ Hornets Nest Xtreme Paintball - 20 min
➤ Columbia County Fair Grounds - 25 min
➤ Lebanon Valley Speedway - 35 min
➤ Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo - 37 min
➤ Ramblewild Aerial Adventure Park - 43 min
➤ Zoom Flume Water Park - 53 min
★ Historical / Cultural ★
➤ LABspace Gallery - 1 min
➤ Copake Iron Works Historic Site - 8 min
➤ Rodgers Book Barn - 9 min
➤ Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center - 17 min
➤ Crandell Theatre - 23 min
➤ FASNY Museum of Firefighting - 24 min
➤ Art Omi Sculpture Park - 27 min
➤ Norman Rockwell Museum - 29 min
➤ The Unicorn Theatre - 30 min
➤ Olana State Historic Site - 31 min
➤ Naumkeag Gardens - 31 min
➤ Tanglewood Music Center - 31 min
➤ Hancock Shaker Village - 32 min
➤ Animagic Museum of Animation Special Effects & Art - 32 min
➤ The Mount | Edith Wharton's Home - 34 min
➤ Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome - 40 min
➤ Jacob's Pillow - 44 min
★ Hiking & Nature ★
➤ Roeliff Jansen Park - 2 min
➤ Taconic State Park - 7 min
➤ Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Sanctuary - 9 min
➤ Bash Bish Falls State Park - 10 min
➤ Race Brook Falls - 16 min
➤ High Falls Conservation Area - 17 min
➤ Guilder Pond - 21 min
➤ Housatonic Flats Reserve - 21 min
➤ Monument Mountain Reservation - 24 min
➤ Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation - 24 min
★ Water Sports ★
➤ Copake Lake Boat & Ski - 8 min
➤ Mickey's Marina - 9 min
➤ Lake Taghkanic State Park Beach & Boat Rental - 24 min
➤ O'Hara's Landing Marina - 29 min
➤ Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures - 37 min
★ Ski Resorts ★
➤ Catamount Mountain Ski Resort - 5 min
➤ Ski Butternut - 24 min
➤ Bousquet Mountain Ski Area - 35 min
★ Food & Beverage ★
➤ Sweet Peas Country Diner - 1 min
➤ Hillsdale House - 1 min
➤ Cook & Larder - 1 min
➤ Roe Jan Brewing Co. - 2 min
➤ Twisted Sisters Coffee House - 2 min
➤ Four Brothers Pizza Inn - 3 min
➤ Zinnia’s Dinette - 4 min
➤ Little Apple Cidery - 5 min
➤ Little Cat Lodge - 5 min
➤ Hy's Fried - 5 min
➤ Copake General Store & Deli - 8 min
➤ Dad's Copake Diner - 8 min
➤ Mom's Country Cafe - 9 min
➤ The Mill - 9 min
➤ The Greens at Copake Country Club - 10 min
★ Convenience / Grocery Stores ★
➤ Stewart's Shops - 1 min
➤ Gulf Express - 1 min
➤ Freshtown - 2 min
➤ Hillsdale Fine Wine & Spirits - 2 min
★ Farm Fresh ★
➤ Copake Hillsdale Farmers Market - 2 min
➤ Vine Gate Lavender Floral Farm - 2 min
➤ Hawthorne Valley Farm Store - 13 min
➤ Philmont Cooperative - 15 min
➤ Thompson-Finch Farm - 16 min
➤ Guido's Fresh Marketplace - 16 min
➤ Berkshire Food Co-op - 17 min
➤ Hudson Farmers Market - 21 min
➤ Hilltop Orchards - 26 min
