Upstate Lake House on NYC bus route

Charming & quirky cottage is waiting to provide you a place for solace, tranquility, romance & entertaining in the outdoors just north & west of Manhattan. This home is my own personal little treasure decorated with love to provide guests with the opportunity to either entertain or have some well deserved R&R or both! I hope you enjoy it as much as my previous guests have. House is situated in a cliff overlooking Orange County's largest lake - Greenwood Lake & the Sterling Forest Mountain. Perfect location for New Yorkers looking for a city reprieve as well as travelers interested in a well rounded NYC get away where both country and city can be found within a 1 hour 40 minute bus ride. House has water & mountain views but it also is surrounded by trees which affords plenty of privacy and a great hideaway for bird enthusiasts. Greenwood Lake is only 40 miles north west of the George Washington Bridge but fills all the senses with the country life. The public access for the lake is only a mile down the road or if you choose to rent kayak/paddleboards, there is an even closer beach within walking distance (just requires walking back up a steep hill!). No car needed (although recommended) as NJ Transit bus 196/197 brings you back and forth to NYC in 100 minutes. An additional transit option is NJ Transit / Port Jervis Train Line to Tuxedo station (approximate 60 minute ride). From there, a taxi is a 15 min ride. Lake and mountain views are all season and the Appalachian Trail can be accessed in a 5 minute car ride Summertime affords seasonal blossoms with lavender bushes which attract a variety of butterflys. My rose garden is a work in progress that I refuse to give up on! Iris's & peonies bloom in the earlier part of the season. These outdoor gardens and chiminea, along with screened-in porches, provide outside comfort. Indoor comfort includes stone fireplace, oversized sofa, oversized flat-screen smart TV. TV is equipped with Netflix & Basic TV channels and movies can always be purchased using the (Hidden by Airbnb) Play app. Greenwood Lake hosts free concerts and events at our town beach every weekend during the summer. This allows for a wonderful & inexpensive night out. If you want to exude even less effort, concerts can always be heard from chaise lounge chairs in the yard while warming your toes in front of the chiminea. The lake is home to many largemouth bass, muskies, and smallmouth bass in addition to Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Bluegills, and Walleye. There are also good populations of catfish. It is rated among New Jersey's top 3 Largemouth bass waters. Experienced boaters can rent pontoon boats from South Shore Marina. And if ice fishing is your thing, it is a favorite Winter sport here. For winter enthusiasts, Greenwood Lake is surrounded by family & fun friendly ski lodges: 1. Mountain Creek - Vernon NJ - 15 miles 2. Mount Peter - Warwick NY - 3 miles Greenwood Lake is part of the town of Warwick which offers the small-town shopping experience of a main street filled with boutiques, antiquing, cafes & independent book stores. Local activities include wineries, Rennaissance Faire, ski resorts, spa's & golf. Your outdoor activities can be nicely finished off with a delish fireside, casual dinner at the Iron Forge restaurant. For those who love to shop, Woodbury Commons is dangerously close and is only a 20 minute drive. All toiletries, towels & bedding are provided for up to 6 people. Board games, cards, poker chips, etc are also provided. Downstairs bathroom has been newly remodelled to include gorgeous claw-foot porcelain tub which rests on heated floors. The view from tub affords the lake, mountains & trees. Restaurants and bars are not only within walking distance, albeit a steep street, but it also provides delicious food, excellent wine selection & weekend entertainment. House includes Washer/Dryer Grill Dishwasher WiFi Smart TV Netflix Iron Ironing Board Blow Dryer Bath Products Towels Bedding Coffee maker along with coffee varieties Tea/Sugar/Honey A pantry full of spices Cooking equipment Who this house is perfect for & Why: I think the people who enjoy this home the most are those that want to be near the wineries, lake, hiking trails but can then come home and grill, read, relax and take a fantastic nap in a glorious hammock or oversized Papasan chair or super comfy sofa or futon. People who love to watch storms are in for a treat! Great viewing areas on both levels. Families who want to spend family time together but then also have enough space to retreat to their own R&R, love the cosiness the house has to offer. House is not suited for large/loud parties as it can only accommodate 3 cars. Please note, the house is precious but it is also not perfect. You will not find granite countertops or stainless steel appliances but you will find everything you need to cook & host a fantastic dinner. Hope this helps give you some insight into the ever so challenging task of picking just the right Airbnb to suit your needs! Feel free to contact with any questions. I look forward to hosting you! Sincerely, Beth Guests have access to entire house and yards Always available for any questions and concierge services Near wineries, Appalachian Trail, Warwick antiquing, Ski Lodges, Woodbury Commons, West Point, fishing holes, stellar restaurants & cafes & more! Night Owl Taxi - Where its Owl Good! Call em!