Modern Accord Depot is our contemporary reinvention of a historic 1902 train depot from the legendary New York, Ontario & Western Railway, now a 2 bedroom / 2 bath home with studio and caboose, beautifully positioned just off Main Street in the idyllic Hudson Valley hamlet of Accord, NY – a perfect weekend getaway for couples and families or a creative retreat for artists of all disciplines.
The space
In this singular property, turn-of-the-century character meets 21st century convenience.
From the historic entry dormer to the 1902 ticket window and waiting room benches, from the barn door made from salvaged boards with vintage graffiti to the 1920 baggage room’s original beams and steel rafter ties, from the generous foyer bench adapted from station agent Mike Palmer’s desk to the 1940 caboose resting on 100 feet of train track, to be here is to be transported to the romantic heyday of American train travel.
You’re simultaneously thrust forward via a modern redesign completed in 2019 and led by architect Marica McKeel, an eye-popping transformation that features a double height glass addition housing a neon staircase and sitting area, a stylish and colorful kitchen with Smeg appliances and bespoke table for 12, an open and airy studio with mirrors and sprung Marley floor, a luxurious primary bedroom with built-in platform bed, storage and desk, and an immediately iconic bunk room inspired by a train sleeping car, featuring six private sleeping pods in a dynamic design.
Whether you're getting your om on in the studio or cooking with friends in the contemporary kitchen, dreaming up ideas for your novel in the hammock or devouring one in the glass reading nook, making s'mores over the fire pit with the kids or enjoying a romantic brunch for two in the caboose, this is an experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Key room-by-room features include:
Foyer (previously station agent's office)
• former station agent Mike Palmer’s desk lowered and repurposed as entry bench; 1902 ticket window; 3 sets of Schoolhouse coat hooks (18 hooks total) in industrial red and yellow; barn door made from salvaged depot wood with turn-of-the-century graffiti
Living Room (previously waiting room)
• 1902 waiting room benches; preserved 1902 door hardware; oversize tri-fold Centor door with hidden retractable screen; floor-to-ceiling ceiling mount ripple fold curtain; restored 1860s grand piano; 50” LG wall-mount flat screen TV with Apple TV; bright blue 9’ Chesterfield sofa; 2 coffee tables; 2 rose dining chairs; 2 emerald ottomans; 3 West Elm drink tables; Pottery Barn Santa Fe ride-on train toy
Kitchen
• architect-designed farmhouse table with neon accents, 2 large and 2 small architect-designed benches with neon accents, 8 metal kitchen chairs in orange and yellow, 9 yellow square wall mount cubbies for food storage, 2-tier white rack for extra storage, Smeg yellow range and oven, Smeg black refrigerator and freezer, Smeg pink toaster, Smeg pink electric kettle, Maytag stainless steel dishwasher, Vinotemp wine cooler, Black+Decker microwave, heavy duty Ninja blender colorful modern West Elm dishware and flatware, a full suite of cookware and bakeware, a generous assortment of kitchen utensils and accessories, 4 metal simplehuman step trash cans for trash and recycling, Keurig duo single-serve and 12-cup carafe drip coffee brewer and novelty popcorn maker
Studio (previously baggage room)
• sprung Stagestep dance floor with grey Marley covering, mirrors mounted on North wall (with inset oversize window), 2 white Sonos bluetooth wall-mounted speakers, 1 black Schoolhouse metal shelf, 2 small youth gym mats, several yoga mats and foam roller
Glass Addition with Staircase and Reading Nook
• architect-designed staircase with railing and built-in shelving, red Eames sitting chair, modern chandelier
Primary Bedroom
• custom platform bed with Nectar memory foam king mattress and Brooklinen Classic Percale cotton sheets, 4 custom built-in storage alcoves and 6 custom built-in storage bins aligned under skylight (with blackout shade)
• custom built-in desk with 2 chairs and 2 built-in clothing storage racks with hangers, Safeco security satellite panel
Sitting Room
• 2 Poppin QT Privacy Lounge Chairs and QT Ottomans in brick, 2 Poppin SpotSide tables in ash, 2 personal power strips
Guest Bedroom
• 6 custom sleeping pods with individual privacy curtains, reading light sconces and personal power outlets (4 queen size with 2 Casper memory foam and 2 Sealy memory foam mattresses, 2 twin size with Foam Factory memory foam mattresses and built-in storage), 6 corresponding storage drawers, 2 rose sitting chairs, 1 small cerulean coffee table, skylight with blackout shade
Upstairs Bathroom
• Toto Washlet toilet / bidet, shower stall, soaking tub with sustainable, handcrafted bath caddy tray, sink with mirror and custom cabinet
Downstairs Bathroom
• Toto Washlet toilet / bidet, shower stall, sink with mirror
Supply Closet
• extra linens, towels, toothbrushes, toothpastes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, razors, bulbs, batteries, hair dryer, pantry supplies, kitchen supplies, bathroom supplies, Covid masks, gloves and sanitizer, vacuum, storage space for luggage, etc
Utility Room
• stacking Bosch washer and ventless condensation dryer, drying rack, laundry pods and dryer sheets, UV water filtration system, Safeco security master panel
Patio and Yard
• canopy of string bulbs over the patio, 2 yellow Adirondack chairs with matching ottomans, terrazzo coffee table, 4 black outdoor chairs, freestanding hammock for 2, custom stone fire pit with 3 Adirondack chairs and stone seating
Caboose
• breakfast nook with 2 benches and table, Engineer's built-in desk and chair, 2 upper sitting areas with 2 sets of cushioned seats each, 1 daybed napping area, 1 Moon Pod anti-anxiety float chair, various storage bins and cabinets, wall-mounted air conditioner, heating unit, Keurig single-cup coffee maker and photo booth to capture your stay
In addition, throughout the property you’ll find ceiling lights with dimmers, Mitsubishi commercial wall-mounted heating and cooling units, standing and desk lamps, train and NYO&W artwork and artifacts, grey solar shades covering all windows except the glass staircase addition, a mix of operable and fixed Marvin windows, and cozy rugs and mats.
Guest access
Our guests enjoy private access to the entire house, caboose and property for the duration of your stay.
Other things to note
NEARBY ESSENTIAL SERVICES
• the Accord Post Office is next door to Modern Accord Depot at 30 Main St
• the Accord Fire District station is just a couple of doors down, at 22 Main St
• Accord Market is a fabulous grocery store just across the street at 21 Main St
• there is a Valero gas station and Lucky’s Market at 5790 US-209, just over 2 miles away
• My Town Marketplace in Stone Ridge (formerly Emmanuel’s) is the nearest supermarket
• Walgreens in Stone Ridge is the nearest pharmacy (and delivers via Door Dash)
• the closest hospital and ER is Ellenville Regional Hospital
• the next closest (and largest) hospital and ER is HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston
• the terrific Marbletown Animal Hospital is nearby in Stone Ridge, and for after-hours emergencies, they recommend The Animal Emergency Clinic in Kingston
• Dill Safe & Locksmith is our recommended locksmith; Charlie Dill is the owner and Gloria Dill manages the office
