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Vintage Country Home with Games, BBQ & Trails, & 20 Min to Hudson

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ancram, NY
  • Place, Lake Taghkanic State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Taghkanic
  • Place, Bard College
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Elizaville

Located in Elizaville, this cottage is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Lake Taghkanic State Park and 6 minutes from Lake Taghkanic. .This family-friendly cottage is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Bard College and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from New Forge State Forest.

What's nearby

  • Lake Taghkanic State Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Olana State Historic Site - 19 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Catamount Ski Area - 27 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Bard College - 29 min drive - 32.6 km
  • HITS-on-the-Hudson - 37 min drive - 57.2 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 23 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JoJo's Pizza Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Upstate BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dutch's Spirits - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hillrock Estate Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Tavern - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vintage Country Home with Games, BBQ & Trails, & 20 Min to Hudson

Escape to Ancram Aviary this season! Nestled in Hudson Valley's scenic splendor, our cozy 1950s Dutch Colonial offers a tranquil retreat 90 minutes from NYC. Enjoy 2,500 sq ft of warm, inviting space on 5 acres of private woodlands - perfect for families with kids, and pets!

⭐️ Amenities Highlight ⭐️

✅ Vintage brick fireplace
✅ 65’ smart TV
✅ Pool table
✅ Cozy attic reading room
✅ Dedicated workspace
✅ Lightning-fast 1-GB fiber optic WiFi
✅ Kids supplies (crib, high chair, mattress)
✅ Pet bowls
✅ Board games & corn cob ring toss
✅ Firepit
✅ Charcoal BBQ grill

⭐️ Modern Cottage ⭐️

1️⃣ Pet friendly (up to 2 dogs allowed | pet fee)
2️⃣ Kid-friendly
3️⃣ 2-bed, 2.5 bath
4️⃣ In-unit washer & dryer
5️⃣ Modern appliances (dishwasher, coffee maker, oven, microwave)
6️⃣ Modern decor, vintage art, chic aesthetic
7️⃣ Fully equipped kitchen
8️⃣ Central heat & AC | Mini-split
9️⃣ 5-acre private woodlands | mature trees
🔟 2 outdoor patios (including dining tables)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Vintage Country Home with Games, BBQ & Trails, & 20 Min to Hudson Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An adorable country cottage. It was spotlessly clean, so comfortable, and had everything you could think of needing. Probably the best Vrbo experience any of us ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J. S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Hudson Valley Getaway

My partner and I spent 5 wonderfully relaxing days exploring the small towns in the area, grilling out and enjoying being surrounded by so much natural beauty. The home is very clean and well equipped to make any stay comfortable. We are very much looking forward to planning our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

More than we wxpected

My family of four stayed at this house for a wedding in the area. The house was more than we expected. Very comfortable, good feel, and just an overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time to Unwind

Absolutely beautiful location. Lots of hiking nearby. Countless places, towns, attractions, etc. to check out. The house was better than the pictures suggest. We are already making plans to return in the Spring / Summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023