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Pondfront Gem Minutes from Hudson’s Best Shops & Cafes | The Stillwater House

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, offices

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hudson, NY
  • Place, Hudson Opera House
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Olana State Historic Site
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleepy Hollow Lake
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)

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About the area

Ghent

Located in Ghent, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Hudson Chatham Winery and Claverack Library. .This vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Omi International Arts Center and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from High Falls Trail.

What's nearby

  • FASNY Museum of Firefighting - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Hudson Opera House - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Max and Lillian Katzman Theater - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Olana State Historic Site - 19 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Sleepy Hollow Lake - 34 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 17 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 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.

Pondfront Gem Minutes from Hudson’s Best Shops & Cafes | The Stillwater House

A soulful sanctuary on the water's edge, where calm mornings, creative afternoons, and cozy nights all have their place.

Tucked along a quiet pond on 11 private acres just minutes from downtown Hudson, The Stillwater House blends the spirit of an upstate escape with the warmth of a lived-in home. Here, your day starts with coffee on the lawn as the mist drifts across the water and winds down with the soft glow of dusk reflecting off the pond. It's the kind of place that makes you breathe a little deeper—and maybe stay a little longer.

Inside, the home's classic design and comforting layout make settling in effortless. Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms offer space for families or groups, with thoughtful touches throughout: sun-drenched windows, natural textures, and just enough quirk to make it feel personal. The living room invites connection with plush seating, a piano for impromptu melodies, and a TV for low-key nights in. The open dining area is anchored by a large table where meals, conversation, and board games can stretch long into the evening.

The kitchen is fully equipped and stocked with all the essentials, ready for anything from a quick breakfast to a holiday feast. Two of the bedrooms feature small but functional workspaces, perfect for remote workers or students seeking a quiet place to focus with a view.

Step outside, and you'll find the home's most grounding feature: the tranquil pond just beyond the yard. Wander the walking trails that wind through meadows and woodlands on the property, or lounge by the water while soaking in the peaceful views. Lounge in the sun, fire up the BBQ, or simply sit back and watch the light change over the water. The setting is simple but transformative—ideal for nature lovers, creative souls, or anyone craving stillness.

When you're ready for a bit more buzz, Hudson’s vibrant shops, acclaimed restaurants, and lively arts scene are less than 10 minutes away. Explore charming bookstores, art galleries, and antique shops. Then, return to Tipple Road, where the pace is slower, the air is fresher, and the pond is always waiting.

This is more than just a place to stay—it's a place to pause, reconnect, and truly unwind.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

Comprised of quaint towns, each with their own charming main street, upstate New York's Hudson Valley is famed for its natural beauty and seasonal produce. After all, it was here that inspired an entire artistic movement of Romantic painters who captured the area's rolling hills, colorful foliage, and pastoral setting. View the landscapes in person by hiking the Catskill Mountains. Then, visit local farms where there's a lot to pick: apples in the fall, strawberries in the summer, and vegetables in between.

Local Attractions: Overlook Mountain Wild Forest, Kaaterskill Wild Forest Falling Waters Preserve, Esopus Creek Conservancy Trail, Saugerties Lighthouse, Cantine Field, Opus 40, Village Diner, The Dutch, Miss Lucy's Kitchen.

Home Truths:
- This home allows up to 2 pets for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without AvantStay’s approval may result in a $500 fine per pet.

Parking Details:
- Driveway parking is available for 7 cars.
- A Tesla EV Charger is available for guest use.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,497 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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Reviews

Pondfront Gem Minutes from Hudson’s Best Shops & Cafes | The Stillwater House Reviews

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Reviews

6/10 Okay

Regina P.

I have rented through VRBO 6 times but all in Europe. This is my first disaster. The house is not what is pictured. It is old,furniture is old, and the house is musty . The bathrooms are on different floors so if all bedrooms are full you have come downstairs for a shower. There is very little water pressure. It takes a half hour to wash your hair. The sink in one of the bathrooms is on the wall on a slant so you can’t even put a toothbrush on it. Shower curtain was dirty so had to buy a liner and bath mats. When we arrived there were hornets flying around the bedroom and the wires in the bedrooms were were connected to extension cords in such a way that you would trip over them if you had to get out of the bed. Also the main bedroom has very low slanted roofs so you invariably bang your head getting into bed. The only good part was that when we called about the hornets the night we arrived a lovely young man came by and put more tape on the windows and killed the bees as well as reoriented the wires in all the bedrooms. The next day we continued to see hornets and called again. Another young man came and really helped getting rid of them up on a ladder and finding the nest outside. He also called an exterminator to help. So, this is a house more for young people who like camping out .
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2025