The Beech House - Light and Open, Stunning Views

Named for its giant beech trees, The Beech House is a modern, sunlit home with gorgeous views of the Catskills. All are welcome to come, relax, and unwind in our warm, open, comfortable home. The Beech House sits on 4 lush acres, off a quiet lane, just an easy walk to the village of Millbrook. The Beech House is perfect for relaxing or playing, for staying in or going out, for couples, or friends, or families. We absolutely love it, and it is our great pleasure to share it with you. A RATE NOTE: The rate that VRBO has posted above and under Rates & Availability is for 2 guests. If you have more than 2 guests staying, you will see an additional $40/guest/night added during the booking/checkout process. For instance: the full nightly rate (for 6 guests) is $369/night ($395 on weekends), but we tiered the pricing so that fewer guests wouldn't incur the full nightly rate. (we've begged VRBO to update the posted rates to match the number of guests you've entered, but... not yet!) Now onto more pleasant topics. : ) 2,500 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms This home is in the heart of the Hudson Valley and is a 2 hour drive from NYC and 3 hours from Boston. It features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, light-filled windows, lots of living space, and outdoor deck. All with a magnificent view of the Catskills. We're also tech and cooking nerds. So the house is nicely (un)wired and geared up. See further below for a detailed description of each room. Booked guests have access to the entire house, garage, deck, and land. A really nice perk: our property is a short path from the Millbrook school which has a playground, 400m track, and basketball courts. All open to the public. There are two outbuildings on our property that are not open for use at present. MAIN FLOOR • Master bedroom. Zinus king mattress + bed with big-splurge long-staple Egyptian cotton bedding and insanely comfy down comforter. • Pack+Play • En-suite master/main bathroom w/ shower. Also with big-splurge gorgeous waffle weave bath linens. • Washer, Dryer, hanging rack and lots of closet space • Open floorplan Living and Dining areas. • Kitchen: Gas stove/oven, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffeemaker, electric kettle, tea service, french press, kitchenmaid mixer. • High Chair + lots of kid dishes, flatware, and infant spoons. Note: We cook. A lot. So (aside from the original 80s cupboards ; ) the kitchen is nicely stocked with decent appliances, gear, and utensils. HOUSE TECH 200mbps wifi, VaVa bluetooth speaker + 2 handy iPhone chargers, Roku Ultra for the TVs w/ HBONow, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Sling, and all the spinoff Apps. SECOND FLOOR (accessed via spiral stairs) • Queen bedroom. Zinus queen mattress + bed, comfy down comforter, big closet, 50" plasma, Roku Ultra, DVD player with a wide collection of dvds. • Twin bedroom. Two Zinus single mattresses + beds, comfy down comforters, and big closet. • Single air mattress on site. • Full bathroom with shower/tub. FINISHED BASEMENT • Family room. 4K Samsung TV plus soundbar, Roku Ultra w/ all the fixins', and a ginormous veg-out sectional. • Queen sofa bed with comfy down comforter. • Full bathroom w/ shower. OUTSIDE • 2 car attached garage • Deck w/ gas grill • Patio Furniture, Seats 6 • (Toddler) Swingset • Old-growth trees, lush landscaping, and a seasonal pond. Guests can message any time during their stay. (Our response time is usually within an hour when between 9a-8p.) Upon booking, you'll have access to our online guidebook with the reservations section of your account. You'll also find printed guide books and a Welcome Booklet with everything else you need to know at the house. A few days before your arrival, we’ll message you the front entry code. It's that easy! We truly hope you enjoy your stay and we're so happy to share our home with you. MILLBROOK Is a sweet bustling village in the heart of the Hudson Valley. It is a 5-minute drive or a 10-minute walk from the house and has a well-stocked grocery store, excellent shopping, spas, entertainment, yoga, library, antiquing, and great restaurants serving New American, French, Mexican, and Italian, along with a Diner, Deli, and Coffee shop. WITHIN A FEW MILES The Dutchess Wine Trail; the closest sites being The Millbrook Winery and Clinton Vineyards Horse backing riding Innisfree Gardens Taconic Distillery Carry Institute of Ecosystems, Trails, and Hiking Trevor Zoo Wings Castle Crown Maple Estate Millbrook Farmers Markets (Saturdays May - Oct) Walbridge Farm Market (year round) Shunpike Dairy (year round) Orvis Sandanona shooting grounds Stissing Mountain tower and hiking trails Washington Park & Pool BIGGER SHOPPING Marona’s in the village can likely fill your entire list. For bigger shopping, Shop-Rite is 15 minutes away in LaGrangeville. Or Adams Fairsquare Market (which is like a smaller independent Whole Foods or Fairway) is 20 minutes away in Pleasant Valley. And for even bigger shopping (Best Buy, Target, etc), Poughkeepsie is 30 minutes away. The Beech House is a 2-hour drive from NYC and 3+ hours from Boston. If needed, the nearest train station is 15 minutes away in Dover Plains (The Metro-North Harlem Line). The nearest Amtrak and Metro-North Hudson Line station is 30 minutes away, in Poughkeepsie. Once you've arrived, the village of Millbrook is a 10-minute walk or 5-minute drive away.