Historic Catskill Escape in Cragsmoor with Hot Tub

"The Barnacle" is an idyllic destination home "placed on the National Registry of Historic Places" located in the heart of the renowned mountaintop artist colony in the hamlet of Cragsmoor in upstate NY. This fully appointed, meticulously restored retreat is just one mile away from the Sam's Point Park Preserve – "one of the Earth's Last Great Places" – and it's just 1.5 hours from the GWB. A spotless gem that is both spacious and inviting, the Barnacle is the perfect getaway spot where couples, families, friends, schoolmates and other groups can gather and reunite while enjoying ALL the comforts of modern-day living. The Space Period inside fireplaces, chestnut beams, hardwood floors, Dutch-doors, and wainscoting are complemented by the original plaster walls' textural richness highlighting the expansive, open-entertaining layout within. There are six fully appointed, private bedrooms (named after the famed artists of Cragsmoor) with luxe bedding (one king, one queen, three full and, one twin upstairs / one full-size downstairs), each with its own AC unit. The first floor "Turner" bedroom has a full ensuite bathroom with convenient access – no stairs. The upstairs "Inness" wing is perfect for family groups, complete with a bassinet crib, two private bedrooms (one with an adjoining sitting room with a new trundle queen bed), and a full bath. The formal dining room can be configured to comfortably seat fifteen+ people. Four large, cushioned bay window seats in the living and dining rooms provide a cozy nook for two or three people each. The living room has a huge, cozy couch. The fully equipped home chef's kitchen is perfect for cooking for a crowd or those more intimate gatherings with family and friends. Speedy EERO mesh WI-FI, new smart HDTVs (3), JBL Bluetooth indoor/outdoor speakers, and radiant heating are some of the other modern conveniences at hand. The outside environs (surrounded by eleven plus private acres of wooded, family-owned property) boast inviting wraparound porches/patios with lovely sunset views, warm southerly exposure, a seven-person deluxe hot tub, fire pit, Weber grill, hammock, stone-walled entrance, ample free parking, circular drive, Adirondack chairs, etc., all in a quiet, peaceful setting. What To Do Enjoy the regions outstanding array of indoor/outdoor activities, including hiking, wineries, horse-back riding, music venues, the arts, swimming holes, dining, natural attractions, biking, theater, cross country skiing, kayaking, microbreweries/distilleries, fishing, antiquing, rock climbing, premium outlets, parks/preserves, golf – to mention a few!