Cozy Hudson Valley Retreat | 1800’s Farmhouse

This is a 2 BR/2.5 bath newly renovated Orchards Keeper living quarters that occupies the entire 2nd floor of the Marlboro Farmhouse that was built in 1873. We have strong internet, cable TV, and plenty of outdoor grilling areas for your relaxing getaway. We’re centrally located between Beacon, New Paltz, Kingston, and West Point, & close to many of the best farms, wineries, and hiking in the Hudson Valley. Our farmhouse was built in 1873 on part of the original George Weigand homestead, settled in 1744. Nestled at the base of the Marlboro Mountains, the house is well set back from the road, with expansive lawns, a pond and meandering stream that flows through a mature birch grove. We are lovingly restoring the landscape and gardens at the heart of this historic estate, which includes wetlands hosting many different species of native bird life, and a large reservoir where migrating Canadian geese, cranes, hawks, and other birds are commonly seen. This home is filled with antiques and original details. We have lovingly curated several book collections so that you may sit in any of several sun-drenched spaces to read, relax, or enjoy conversation. The open-concept kitchen is fully stocked for your stay at the farmhouse including coffee, spices, and cook books. The master bedroom has been updated with a few modern touches and features the original floor boards, a queen bed, writing desk, vintage train trunk and fully renovated en suite bathroom. The double bedroom, complete with its own en suite, has one king and one queen bed - great for families, kids, slumber parties, girls weekend getaways, (or the snoring couples of the bunch)... There is plenty of outdoor space for grilling, picnicking, and entertainment. We have croquet, horseshoes, badminton and plenty of space for other lawn games. Please Note: Due to having carpeted space in the unit we cannot accept dogs on this floor. If you would like to travel with your pup please check out our first floor listing. The base nightly rate includes two guests, each additional guest is $35/person/night. We chose this pricing structure to accommodate parties of all sizes. Guests have access to entire second floor of the home and full access to our expansively large private backyard complete with gas grill, charcoal BBQ, fire pit and chiminea. We also have yard games such as croquet, badminton, horseshoes, and bocce we'd be more than happy to help you set up if you'd like to play outside. Please help yourself to anything in the garden! We typically have squash coming out of our ears. The old pool house is slowly turning into a summer kitchen and library, you are more than welcome to take a peek - please note it is a work in progress. We may be on site from time to time during your stay to tend to the gardens and other maintenance of the house. If you need assistance with anything we are available 24/7 either through Airbnb or direct text to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible. There may be guests staying in the private 1st floor unit during your stay. The only place you might cross paths would be in the parking area. Please respectfully maintain 6ft. Marlboro is a wonderful little gem of a town. The little downtown has Franks Deli, Brix Gastropub, The Falcon Music Venue, The Raccoon Saloon... what more do you really need? For those seeking to explore the rich local heritage of art & history during your stay, there are many institutions within a short drive from the house: DIA: Beacon is a renowned contemporary art museum directly across the river. Storm King Art Center is an open-air museum with the largest collection of contemporary outdoor sculptures in the U.S. Washington’s Headquarters The Vanderbilt Estate The Roosevelt Estates U.S. Military Academy at West Point Culinary Institute of America (The brief list here is just some of our favorites; we'd be happy to guide you to many more if that is what interests you) We are close to the Walkway Over the Hudson and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, and not far from Lake Minnewaska and Bear Mountain. We are on the Shawangunk Wine trail which includes the following Marlboro wineries: Benmarl, Glorie Farm Winery, Stoutridge Vinyard, Magnanini Winery and Nostrano Vineyards. A few breweries in the area are Weed Orchards, Bad Seed Cider, Newburgh Brewing Company, Hudson Ale Works, Mill House Brewing Company, The Gluten Free Brewery, Weed Orchards, Blue Collar Brewery, North River Hops and Brewing, Obercreek Brewing Company, 2 Way Brewing Company, Hudson Valley Brewery, and Keegan Ales. Attractions for families include the Children’s Museum in Poughkeepsie, the historic Gomez Mill House Museum, Rocking Horse Ranch, Splashdown Beach Waterpark, Stony Kill Farm and Environmental Education Center. The nearest public transportation is either the Poughkeepsie or Beacon stops on the Hudson River Line. There is a ferry from Beacon to Newburgh that runs only during commuter hours in the morning and afternoon. If you are planning on taking the train in from the city you can make arrangements with Enterprise Rental Car and they will come pick you up from the train station. If you are driving up from the city we suggest crossing the GWB and taking the Palisades Parkway for the most glorious drive. Once you are nearing the house keep in mind that Lattintown Rd has a ton of working orchards so please be cautious and mindful of tractors and laborers. At night, there is almost no light pollution, and the stars in the sky overhead are stunning... You will hear: frogs in the pond, roosters from the farms down the road, coyotes up on the mountainside, owls in the grove of birch trees, tractors driving past, the orchard horn at noon, Canadian Geese flying overhead... and at night: silence (punctuated softly once in a while by the train whistle from across the river.)