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Historic Hudson Valley Barn Complex with Relaxing Grounds

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 1040090 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Hudson Valley Barn Complex with Relaxing Grounds

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a library. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 3.5 bathrooms and a dining area, and other amenities include a balcony and a Smart TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Beth Kanaga

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 40,090 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets must be pre-approved by the property manager

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Note from host: Unfortunately wedding parties are not permitted.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Craryville, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Taghkanic State Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Hudson Opera House - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Olana State Historic Site - 19 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Bard College - 32 min drive - 34.2 km
  • HITS-on-the-Hudson - 35 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 17 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suarez Family Brewery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Flaco Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪West Taghkanic Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Greens at Copake Country Club - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jo Jo's Pizza & Soft Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Hudson Valley Barn Complex with Relaxing Grounds pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Hudson Valley Barn Complex with Relaxing Grounds?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Hudson Valley Barn Complex with Relaxing Grounds?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic Hudson Valley Barn Complex with Relaxing Grounds located?

This family-friendly Craryville holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Taghkanic State Park and New Forge State Forest. West Beach and East Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Historic Hudson Valley Barn Complex with Relaxing Grounds Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Beautiful house / grounds for a big group!

We held our Friendsgiving at this house and loved every second of it. Beautiful, interesting home capable of housing a big group. Easy to get to. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Enjoyable stay

Wonderful property great location. Very welcoming and totally comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

Family place for wedding

Great place for our wedding party and family during nearby Hudson, NY wedding. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Joshua S.

non-luxury 4 star property in great location with huge yard

Beth, the manager, is great but the property lacked a cottage room because of a wet carpet and a musty order that made it inhabitable (they did refund 10% thankfully). There was a leak in a shower drain on the second floor that must have caused a horrible smell in the TV room below because they used an unpleasant artificial fragrance to cover it up. This smell made the TV room unusable for the adults. The air conditioning was very inefficient during hot days in the mid to upper 80s. In general the lighting was dark. We gathered in the small sitting room with the vinyl record player where there was adequate light. There was an eclectic record collection that was appreciated by all. The kitchen was fine and all the beds were comfortable. Ignoring the routine maintenance issues that led to water leaks ,the property is 4 star in my opinion and not considered luxury.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S., New York, NY

Gorgeous property

This property was perfect for a group of ten 30 year old friends with plenty of room for more. We had two dogs with us and they loved waking up to the enormous yard every day. We had a small issue with the heat and hot water the first day but Beth was so quick to send someone to fix it and went out of her way to bring us baked goods as an apology. I was very impressed by how well kept this house was and how much the management/owner cares about pleasing the tenants. It was pretty much fully stocked, we never had to buy any toilet paper or any cleaning supplies etc. Overall so satisfied with the stay and would absolutely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Grace M.

Beautiful home in picturesque setting!

We had a lovely weekend at Eugene's property. The front yard is perfect for chilling and games. The fireplace in the living room keeps everyone warm and is a great gathering space. One watch out is that if you have dogs, ticks are prevalent so keep an eye on them, but that is just nature. Overall, highly reccomend. Each room provides a nice oasis for couples but good public gathering spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

Weekend with friends

Great house and perfect getaway with friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Hazel W., Oyster Bay, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

This property has incredible potential but is poorly maintained. It isn't. We arrived to find the dishwasher gone and the kitchen was without hot water. Although we had been told the dishwasher would be replaced, it never was and there was never hot water in the kitchen. Beth did deliver paper products--plates, cups, bowls--but we were cooking for as many as nine people which requires pots, pans, and silverware. I'm not sure how the kitchen was cleaned after we left, because after eight days there still was no dishwasher or hot water. It's such a beautiful house on amazing groups, but the kitchen needs to be reappointed. It's an ICU of barely operating kitchen appliances. Bring your own coffee pot! Someone needs to go through the drawers and cabinets and throw out the junk. Some of the bedrooms smell heavily of mildew and many of the windows could not be opened, so we couldn't air out the house at night when it got cooler outside. Beth did refund 10% of our fee, but we understood that refund would be predicated on eventually getting a functioning kitchen. Yes, Covid complicates things, but this is a costly rental with expectations that the bare minimum of a functioning kitchen, especially at the time of Covid, would be provided.

10/10 Excellent

Deserie M., Goshen, USA

Best Weekend Ever!

I cannot say enough about my experience. From start to finish, everything went better than I could have imagined. The property manager Beth was amazing. So sweet! Very accommodating and responsive. We rented this property to have an intimate wedding ceremony with my (now) husband and our 7 children. I was looking for something rustic, vintage... historic. And that is exactly what I got. The quality time we got to spend as a family was priceless. There is a game/media room, but we never even turned on the tv. We played frisbee in the front yard, and spent our nights sitting around the dining room table enjoying the games from the library. We cooked and ate together (there is a Hannafords less than 10 minutes away so very convenient). Laid in the hammocks and sat by the pond watching the fish. We even saw a crayfish in there! The grounds were beautiful with the trees in new bloom, and I could not think of a better place to start our new life together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Great weekend

Beth was very responsive with communication. The house was beautiful and we enjoyed our long girls weekend! I would only say for a house that slept that many people there was not enough stuff in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Family Getaway

our family of 15 found the barn lovely. Centrally located for activities. Plenty of hideaway spaces for private moments. Beth very responsive to questions. Great lawn and pond area for some exploring as well as nearness to walking hiking areas. Only suggestion kitchen area could be organized a bit better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

shira y.

group getaway

The barn is huge and comfortably accommodated 11 adult and two children. There are lots of bedrooms and privacy. The grounds are beautiful. Although the barn is very large the common areas are spread out and on the smaller side. The kitchen is tight if you are a large group that enjoys cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria H.

Amazing place!

What a beyond beautiful house. We had a group of 13 and it was perfect. It was spacious and had so much character. The grounds were also absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca W., Beacon, NY

Beautiful property

The house is so unique and the property is really special. The pond is not for swimming, but it did have fun animals to visit - frogs, snakes, and fish! The house is very old and quirky. The kitchen and outdoor dining area needed a bit more cleaning, but the rest of the house was clean. Overall, it's a beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S., Brooklyn

A magical retreat!

We enjoyed this home over New Years weekend and had a wonderful time. The grounds are sweeping and well-maintained, and the house is perfectly appointed, clean, and full of charm. Our party of 11 had plenty of room to spread out and relax, but also come together for dinner and games in front of the fireplace. Beth was available to answer any questions and helped make our stay a seamless one. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frederic R.

Peaceful & serene, the perfect getaway

Visited with my wife, had an incredible stay. The home has incredible character and is tucked away in a lovely, peaceful plot of land. Limitless options of activities in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Beautiful weekend retreat for groups

From the moment of arrival you will be blown away by the beautiful house. Sweeping up the drive you have a full view of the front of the house which sets the tone for what you will find inside. The house is clean and extremely comfortable with ample space to decide if you want to stay with the group in front of the giant fire or if you want to snuggle your self away in the library balcony area (my favourite location in the house). Not to mention the private area by my bedroom in the tower that I could also seclude myself away. The kitchen is fully equipped and very comfortable to cook in. With a dishwasher the cleanup is a breeze. Make sure you look around in the dining room for extra bowls and plates for serving. Everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were which is the most important thing for me when I go to visit somewhere for a weekend. The design throughout the house is cute and personal with each area telling you a story. The decor of the house with the wooden design is beautiful and the brick floors are stunning. One thing I was concerned about that was unnecessary was how warm the house was going to be. The house was lovely and warm with easily controlled tempature control throughout. We visited in March when there was still snow on the ground but this didn’t stop us from walking through the grounds enjoying the view of the Catskills Mountains and of course the tyre swing which in my opinion just gets better with age. I will defiantly be back in the summer to make use of the outdoor seating and dining areas which I would have braved but my companions were not as brave. There is a wonderful local guide provided by the hosts stuck to the fridge. This guide was wonderful and as a group we split up and tried multiple areas. The local town of Hudson is beautiful and an antique lovers dream come true. There is a cute diner from the 1940’s less than 5 minutes away that is great if you aren’t feeling the breakfast cooking vibe. WiFi is also provided in the house should you decide to stay in contact with the outside world.

10/10 Excellent

Micha H.

Absolutely lovely, soul- enriching experience

The house is simply amazing as a getaway from busy city lives- its enchanting wooden treehouse-like insides, beautiful grounds and a location close to lovely upstate New York towns creates a perfect atmosphere of calm and serenity. It is large but feels absolutely cozy and homely. I spent an amazing weekend there with a group of friends, who all had a wonderful time. We cooked our own food in the well-equipped kitchen, lounged and played games in the living room next to a real fireplace and had walks in a nearby forest. Overall, I recommend this house to anyone who wants to feel the comforts of home but be away from the crazy city life- this place brings joy and peace!

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

Absolutely stunning, peaceful retreat

The house is such a beautiful setting to get away from the noise of the city. Plenty of space for a group to spend some quality time together, explore nature, or see the sights in the area. Very convenient for getting a bit of skiing in while you're there too.

10/10 Excellent

Horatio C.

Beautiful, quaint romantic getaway

Beautiful, spacious and quaint house. Lots of lovely little details everywhere you look. Spent a wonderful winter weekend here
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence H.

Beautiful Space to be in.

Great location for us as we celebrated our son's wedding at The Farm at Pond Lily. The house and grounds are beautiful. The house has plenty of nooks and cranny's so that you can get away even with a large group of people. We had about 13 people staying there and hosted the rehearsal dinner there, so we put the house to good use. The house manager Beth was very helpful and available to us. Thank You Beth!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Katharine R., Wauwatosa, WI

Lots of Room, Unique Home

We filled this house with fun for a long weekend near a wedding. One of our party described it well - it's like a tree house for adults. A/C in the bedrooms was essential and worked well, and there were fans to accommodate those areas without A/C. Good showers and space for everything. Beth was very helpful and made it convenient for many people arriving at various times. The house has many different levels - steps up to the dining room, down to kitchen, etc., making this home ideal for adults and teens, not persons with disabilities. The washer did not fill with cold water, so we filled with buckets of cold water, and had to manually forward the cycle. Otherwise - we had a good experience here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rose a.

Charm, Charm, Charm!!

We had an amazing stay at Blue Sky Barn!! The farmhouse is filled with historic character (as you can see in the pictures), yet well maintained and up to date. We spent the first day there oohing and aahing over every architectural detail, and the description is quite accurate. The home is far more spacious than we expected, and the layout is truly ideal for group get-togethers as it comfortably accommodates entertaining larger groups while affording each couple privacy as the sleeping quarters are spread out through the farmhouse. There are spacious, well-tended grounds that are great for children to run around; our daughter loved playing on a wooden swing set and picking herbs from the garden for her omelets. The town of Hudson was a short drive away with great restaurants and cute shopping, and this is a great place to stay whether you are looking to explore Hudson and the valley or whether you just want a fantastic getaway.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Blue sky solitude

If you need quiet and privacy, even in a group setting, this is the place for you. There's a quiet nook that goes with every bedroom! Lots of old quiet, mysterious qualities. We loved it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Drew D., Where do you live?

Charming and beautiful

I spent a weekend here and it was great. The house is beautiful and has a ton of character since it is an old barn that's been redone. The grounds are lovely and there's even a little pond. It's the perfect getaway from the city.