Splendid Isolation @ Extraordinary Country Retreat

Entire home in Highland, New York

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 5 baths
Hosted by Bud
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Swim in the infinity pool

It's one of the many things that makes this home special.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Stunning Private Resort. Heated Saltwater Pool, Lighted Tennis Court, Hot Tub, Fireplace + more. Breathtaking glass, wood & stone modern villa on 12 acres. Cantilevered on a 200' granite palisade peninsula over the Hudson. Gourmet kitchen. 10' screen media room. High speed data & WiFi. Huge deck, screened porch. Jacuzzis, steam shower, sauna. 70 mile views. Total privacy & security.

The space
An architectural masterpiece set in nature's most stunning creation. As magnificent as any European locale yet only 1.5 hours from NYC. One of the greatest estates built in the Hudson Valley in modern times. A private oasis constructed of the finest materials: Limestone, beechwood, electronic lighting controls & more. Its vistas are brought inside through floor-to-ceiling 10' operable glass throughout. Whether staring at the river with its leisurely ships floating by from every bedroom, the hot tub, the heated salt-water pool (seasonal) or the great room with its huge fireplace, you will enter a state of meditative relaxation never thought possible so close to Manhattan. The only house visible from the villa is FDR's Birthplace & Summer White House, now a national park and Presidential Library.

Dine (or take mini-courses) at the Culinary Institute of America, also visible across the river from the villa or any of the superb locally-sourced restaurants in the area or cook your own meal from ingredients bought at the world renown local farmer's markets.

Explore the Hudson Valley, with every imaginable site less than 45 minutes away - from antiquing to apple picking to Robber Baron mansions to skiing. Or stay at home and play tennis on the lighted court (seasonal), swim (seasonal), hike the grounds, entertain on the expansive deck, relax in the hot tub or one of the 3 Jacuzzis, 2 steam showers or 2-person real lava-rock sauna. Play ping pong, air hockey, play music, play video games, watch movies on a 10' high-definition screen. Stroll or sit in the private sculpture garden or do nothing at all & still feel like you've got it all.

Guest access
The entire villa is open except the mud room, garage & a few closets.

Other things to note
The house is only safe for toddlers with continuous direct supervision. Responsibly-aged children should be monitored. The house is sited in a stunning natural landscape that can be challenging. Guests assume all responsibility for monitoring children and, given the home's perch over a cliff, for their own safe behavior when on the deck and on the property generally. The house may not be used for parties or any commercial activity. Pets are allowed subject to a $500 per pet deposit for any damage, soiling, extra cleaning that may be required.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed

What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 74 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 97% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 3% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Highland, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The property sits on a secluded point in the Hudson Valley accessible by one road and is bounded by private homes on either side and 1,000 feet of riverfront. Relax in the private sculpture garden, seasonal pool, and on the illuminated tennis court.

Meet your host

Superhost
74 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Lives in New York, New York

Bud is a Superhost

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Host details

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 5:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm