Woodstock's reputation as an artist's mountain refuge dates back all the way to the early 1800s. It would become a gathering place for naturalists, painters and musicians and a hub for the American Arts & Crafts movement.

This vacation rental in Woodstock, originally built in the mid 1880s, harkens back to that time. An Arts & Crafts vibe presents itself in the two-story window forms and rustic wood and brickwork, while preserving charming touches like a double oven and a grill built into a stone wall in the sunken kitchen or a stained glass shower.

With five bedrooms and three bathrooms, there is plenty of space and beds here, accommodating up to 16 guests and making it a perfect place for families and groups of friends.

Cozy up to the polished home decor by Hawkins and Rejuvenation New York, or curl up with a book or take a nap in the screened-in porch, which spills outside and into the extensive menu of outdoor pursuits: two ponds, hammocks and an eight-person hot tub, among a wonderland of foliage.

If you're feeling especially energetic, head off into the 16 acres of forest and meadows, with hiking trails galore. You may even spot some animals, as blue heron, deer and more have been known to gather around the area too.

Come develop your own craft, or simply attune yourself to nature, letting the trees and mountains be your skyscrapers.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Two fire pits, a stream, gas/charcoal grill, Wifi, Sonos in every bedroom, three fireplaces

OUTDOORSY ARTSY WOODSTOCK

Two hours north of New York City, Woodstock instantly brings to mind the famous music fest which actually occurred in Bethel, over sixty miles away. But the town is more well known as a thriving arts colony with rows of galleries and shops along Tinker street, the remarkable stream-side Bearsville Theater and Byrdcliffe Guild, a regional center for the performing and fine arts. Come for the Woodstock Film Festival in October, the Maverick Chamber Music Festival in Summer, Levon Helm’s Midnight Rambles summer music series, and the Farmers Market.

An all season playground, Woodstock is framed by the Catskills mountains and offers up summer hiking trails in nearby Wilson state park, canoeing and kayaking on the Hudson river and Great Lake, and local swimming holes galore.

Just across from the house is trail access with miles of protected state land for great for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Both Belleyre and Hunter ski resorts are within thirty minutes and Windham is under an hour.

LOCATION

Woodstock, New York. Nearest Airport: Stewart International Airport-Newburgh (51 miles) or Albany International Airport (54 miles)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year round. Summer and Fall when the colors come out are the most popular with excellent winter sport areas.