Romantic+historic artists cottage in private woods

Treat yourself to a romantic getaway, personal retreat or creative sabbatical in your own private storybook cottage nestled in a 5-acre forest in Woodstock, the famous “colony of the arts” and cultural hub of the Catskills! This historic Woodstock hand-built house was the home of the legendary film director, Preston Sturges ~ as well as many other well-known artists and musicians. It features a spacious great room with a cathedral ceiling, 2-story north-light windows, a massive stone fireplace (open during the winter only), and 2 sets of French doors that open onto a blue stone patio overlooking a fern glade and deep pine forest. Stretch out on the queen bed with a pillow-top mattress and luxury linens in the quaint bedroom with cottage-style casement windows. Fall asleep to the sound of crickets, and wake up to birdsong! Climb an open stairway to a private writer’s office, as well as a loft space with a foldout futon couch and balcony overlooking the great room. There’s a second writer’s office on the first floor, with an arched Palladian window and forest views. Prepare snacks and meals in your well-equipped country kitchen, and serve them at the farm table next to a wall of glass, or on the patio surrounded by gardens. Cozy up to a fire in the stone fireplace in the winter (open only when the temperature drops below freezing), and watch the snow settle on the branches outside and transform the woods into a magical wonderland. This charming cottage in an idyllic setting is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or creative retreat. Make the Sturges’ cottage your home for a weekend, week, month, or season, and let it inspire and uplift you throughout the year! MONTHLY RATES Please note that reduced rates are available for extended stays of one month or longer. These rates vary, depending on the length of the stay and the time of the year. Please inquire! PETS Out of consideration for guests with allergies, please note that pets are not permitted. Thank you for your understanding! CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS A thirty day notice is required for cancellations. All cancellations are subject to a 10% cancellation fee or $100.00 (whichever is greater). Cancellations that are made more than thirty days prior to the arrival date will receive a full refund, minus the cancellation fee. Cancellations that are made within thirty days of the arrival date forfeit the full payment. Early departure does not warrant any refund of rent. TRAVEL INSURANCE If you think there's any chance that you may need to cancel your reservation, we strongly suggest that you consider purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip. Thank you!