The Cottage is a loungy den, perfect for city folk seeking to unwind & recharge. Surrounded by natural beauty, our solar powered home features wood finishes, beamed ceilings and an exposed brick hearth with a wood burning stove. It's decorated with pops of bright color and items collected from our travels around the world. Watch a movie, nap in the hammock and relax in the soaking tub under the skylights. Explore the 4 acres, enjoy s'mores by the creek or stroll to Tivoli for excellent farm-to-table meals and drinks. *Our home shares the property with our Barn: www.airbnb.com/h/thebarnintivoli
We welcome you to our home!
Our property is centrally located in the beautiful, historic landscape of The Hudson River Valley, around 100 miles from New York City.
Depending on how you want to spend your days here, you can choose between driving or taking the scenic train ride up the Hudson River to the tiny & beautiful Amtrak Rhinecliff Train Station.
Tivoli's shops & restaurants are an easy, 5 minute walk.
Our home features modern-bohemian decor with many items collected during travels around the world, in flea markets, at our grandmas' homes and in nature. Other items we have personally designed and handcrafted.
In the cold months you'll experience the warmth that comes from having radiant floors. Both bedrooms and main bathroom have baseboard heaters. You also have the option of firing up the wood burning stove and enjoying the extra heat from the fire.
In the Summer, the house cools with 3 AC units; one in each bedroom and one in the living room.
If you are coming with kids, they'll love exploring the creek, watching all the animals that visit often and having a picnic by the pond or playing in the snow.
There are also many things to do with kids in the surrounding area; pick-your-own farms, a playground and a library in Tivoli where they can meet the local kids, swimming at lake Taconic, riding horses...
We provide all guests with a long list of our favorite restaurants, hikes & sights.
Driving times to some of our favorite points of interest:
5 min to Bard College |
Bard waterfall, The Fisher Center for The Performing Arts, The Spiegeltent (Summer only), Mead Pick-Your-Own Farm.
10 min to Germantown |
Gaskins, Otto's Market, Alder East, Luddite
10 min to Red Hook |
Montgomery Place Farmstand, Sawkill Farm Stand, Tivoli Mercantile, Clover Home Goods, The Burrito Stand, Bubby's Take Out, Lucoli Brick Oven Pizza etc.
15 min to Rhinecliff |
Amtrak train station, Jazz Brunch at the Rhinecliff Hotel
20 min to Rhinebeck |
Upstate Films, Market St., sunday Farmer's market, Oblong Boosktore plus multiple dining options and shopping
20 min to Hudson |
Olana, Basilica Hudson, Wm. Farmer & Sons, Swoon Kitchen Bar, Fish & Game, Food Studio, 'Lil Debs Oasis & multiple other events, shows & eateries, antique & boutique shopping.
20 min to Kingston |
Kingston Wine & Co., Hops Petunia, Brunette Wine Bar, Clove & Creek, One Mile Gallery & much more.
Guests have access to the entire home (minus 2 private closets), a private, furnished back deck (seasonal), a front yard plus 4 acres of land which are shared with our other home; The Barn in Tivoli. The shared portion has a picnic table by the pond, a yoga deck and a dippin' hole in the stream.
The driveway is also shared. House guests have 2 designated parking spots right next to the house.
The best way to communicate with us during your stay is via the airbnb message system. We welcome your questions and concerns before and during the trip. Our housekeeper arrives soon after 11 am and she might greet you upon check-out
One of the hidden gems of the Hudson Valley, Tivoli is a tiny, friendly, and quaint village centrally located between Rhinebeck and Hudson. It serves locals, professors, artists and students from nearby Bard University, and is home to walkable farm-to-table restaurants and specialty shops. Tivoli Bays & the Hudson River are an easy stroll away.
If you are planning a relaxing weekend where books, food & easy hikes will be the main activities, there's no need to rent a car.
You can ride the Amtrak to the Rhinecliff station for a 1:30-1:45 hour picturesque trip up the Hudson. Schedule a local taxi to pick you up and bring you to the house.
Tivoli is a 5 minute walk away and now we have our own general store where you can get craft beer & hard cider in addition to food items.
The closest supermarket, farm stand and other groceries are around a 10 min car drive.
We have a bakery in town for your bread & pastry needs and Murray's Café right next to it for fancy coffee and brunch till 5pm. The other restaurants open at 5pm. The Corner also serves brunch on the weekend.
If you want to explore the other towns, hikes etc., the local taxi will take you around easily, but you will naturally be more flexible if you bring your own car.
Please note that we have a security camera on our driveway.
Once you book, please send us all guests' full names and your email. A few days prior to your arrival, Bruna will send you a welcome email including details about our home, a link to a map of our area and driving directions directly to your inbox.
The space
We welcome you to our home!
Our property is centrally located in the beautiful, historic landscape of The Hudson River Valley, around 100 miles from New York City.
Depending on how you want to spend your days here, you can choose between driving or taking the scenic train ride up the Hudson River to the tiny & beautiful Amtrak Rhinecliff Train Station.
Tivoli's shops & restaurants are an easy, 5 minute walk.
Our home features modern-bohemian decor with many items collected during travels around the world, in flea markets, at our grandmas' homes and in nature. Other items we have personally designed and handcrafted.
In the cold months you'll experience the warmth that comes from having radiant floors. Both bedrooms and main bathroom have baseboard heaters. You also have the option of firing up the wood burning stove and enjoying the extra heat from the fire.
In the Summer, the house cools with 3 AC units; one in each bedroom and one in the living room.
If you are coming with kids, they'll love exploring the creek, watching all the animals that visit often and having a picnic by the pond or playing in the snow.
There are also many things to do with kids in the surrounding area; pick-your-own farms, a playground and a library in Tivoli where they can meet the local kids, swimming at lake Taconic, riding horses...
We provide all guests with a long list of our favorite restaurants, hikes & sights.
Driving times to some of our favorite points of interest:
5 min to Bard College |
Bard waterfall, The Fisher Center for The Performing Arts, The Spiegeltent (Summer only), Mead Pick-Your-Own Farm.
10 min to Germantown |
Gaskins, Otto's Market, Alder East, Luddite
10 min to Red Hook |
Montgomery Place Farmstand, Sawkill Farm Stand, Tivoli Mercantile, Clover Home Goods, The Burrito Stand, Bubby's Take Out, Lucoli Brick Oven Pizza etc.
15 min to Rhinecliff |
Amtrak train station, Jazz Brunch at the Rhinecliff Hotel
20 min to Rhinebeck |
Upstate Films, Market St., sunday Farmer's market, Oblong Boosktore plus multiple dining options and shopping
20 min to Hudson |
Olana, Basilica Hudson, Wm. Farmer & Sons, Swoon Kitchen Bar, Fish & Game, Food Studio, 'Lil Debs Oasis & multiple other events, shows & eateries, antique & boutique shopping.
20 min to Kingston |
Kingston Wine & Co., Hops Petunia, Brunette Wine Bar, Clove & Creek, One Mile Gallery & much more.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home (minus 2 private closets), a private, furnished back deck (seasonal), a front yard plus 4 acres of land which are shared with our other home; The Barn in Tivoli. The shared portion has a picnic table by the pond, a yoga deck and a dippin' hole in the stream.
The driveway is also shared. House guests have 2 designated parking spots right next to the house.
Other things to note
Please note that we have a security camera on our driveway.
Once you book, please send us all guests' full names and your email. A few days prior to your arrival, Bruna will send you a welcome email including details about our home, a link to a map of our area and driving directions directly to your inbox.
