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Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!

Treat yourself to a romantic getaway, personal retreat or creative sabbatical in your own romantic storybook cottage nestled in a private 5-acre forest in Woodstock, the famous “colony of the arts” and cultural hub of the Catskills! This historic Woodstock hand-built house was the home of the legendary film director, Preston Sturges ~ as well as many other well-known artists and musicians.

It features a spacious great room with a cathedral ceiling, 2-story north-light windows, a massive stone fireplace (open during the winter only when temperatures drop below freezing), and 2 sets of French doors that open onto a native blue stone patio on a ledge overlooking a fern glade and deep pine forest.

Stretch out on the queen bed with a pillow-top mattress and luxury linens in the quaint bedroom with cottage-style casement windows. Fall asleep to the sound of crickets, and wake up to birdsong!

Climb an open stairway to a private writer’s office, as well as a loft space with a foldout futon couch and balcony overlooking the great room. There’s a second writer’s office on the first floor, with an arched Palladian window and forest views.

Prepare snacks and meals in your well-equipped country kitchen, and serve them at the farm table next to a wall of glass, or on the patio surrounded by gardens.

Cozy up to a fire in the stone fireplace in the winter (available only when temperatures drop below freezing), and watch the snow settle on the branches and transform the woods into a magical winter wonderland.

This charming cottage in an idyllic setting is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or creative retreat. Make the Sturges’ cottage your home for a week, month, or season, and let it inspire and uplift you throughout the year!

SUITABILITY
Please note that due to potential hazards (open stairway, stone patios, rock walls and ledges, etc.) the cottage is not appropriate for small children.

WINTER/SPRING SPECIALS:
Week: 7 nights for price of 6 (one night free!)
Month: 4 weeks for price of 3 (one week free!)

Property manager

Judy Atwood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Woodstock, NY

What's nearby

  • Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead - 4 min drive
  • Woodstock Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Woodstock Music Shop - 6 min drive
  • Bethel Woods Museum - 11 min drive
  • Overlook Mountain Trailhead - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhinecliff Station - 28 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olive's Country Store & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Colony - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bread Alone - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steve's Pizza & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Good Night - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is steps from Catskill State Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Woodstock Golf Club and Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead. Woodstock Music Shop and SweetHeart Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Romantic + historic artist cottage with storybook charm in private woods! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dermot R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in the woods
Jill made everything really easy with clear instructions for the house and finding the place . Really nice few days in a beautiful and historic house in a beautiful part of the country
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The house was very quiet and comfortable . We enjoyed it very much and will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dean W., Tulsa

Woodstock
As reported
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dale r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five stars all around
The home is wonderful, truly nestled in the woods away from the hubbub but accessible to everything. Beautiful books about the history and culture of the Catskills along with great hiking books and materials. The historical book collection, great selection of vinyl records going back to Dylan and Peter, Paul and Mary, and DVDs of all of Preston Sturges’ movies gave us a great sense of the history of the house and of Woodstock. And it was inspiring to sit at what we assumed was Sturges’ own writing desk, looking out on the lovely woods. The kitchen had everything we needed and nothing we didn’t. We cooked every night except one and also used the grill. So lovely to eat breakfast outside on the beautiful back patio. We can’t recommend this house highly enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect retreat
Just as pictured. So welcoming, utterly charming and comfortable. The perfect place to cosy up and write and read and walk. Stunning trails nearby. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty, Bliss and Serenity
Our stay at the cottage was idyllic. Designed by an architect, the vaulted ceilings, overhead loft, expansive living room and master bedroom make for inspiring stays and restful nights. Crafted wood floors, an engaging library and overhead beams beneath the loft add to home’s coziness. And while it was too warm for a fire, the large stone fireplace was a delight to behold. The kitchen is fun to cook in and enjoy breakfast. And the room off the kitchen was a wonderful place to read, write and just daydream thanks to its forested views. This is a very special place that begs one to stay for several weeks.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and warm getaway!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay; the host was so responsive and helpful, and the place is just so warm and cozy; the owner has really thought of and included all of the essentials, and it made the stay so comfortable. The location is terrific, too! I'll be back if they'll have me!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat in the mountains
This place lived up to the excellent reviews. We came up to Woodstock during bitter cold weather, with the goal of getting away from it all and sitting by the fireplace. This place was perfect for that. It really has a unique feel, and it was exactly what we wanted. We did all our own cooking, and the kitchen is well-appointed. Judy, who met us at the property, was extremely kind and helpful. We would definitely return for another quiet retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting cottage retreat
Judy Atwood was just outstanding arranging our stay on short notice. She is a pleasure to work with, very warm, understanding and flexible. The cottage was as charming as described as was the wooded setting , and a welcome respite from our daily pace.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical cottage
Absolutely charming place to spend a week, even lovelier than the photos, in a peaceful setting. The kitchen was simple but well-supplied, the furniture comfortable and the outdoor space well-appointed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nan G., Brooklyn NY

Liked: Cleanliness
This is but a dream
I would love to live here! Watch all of Preston Sturges's movies while you stay here (we left a boxed set.) Listening to the owls on the back porch at night was a little bit of heaven. The house is beautiful inside and out with a dazzling history. Very generously stocked and the caretaker is very responsive to your needs. The layout is perfect to live, work, and play. Secluded but still close to the town, but why would you want to leave this property? Faithfully yours, Nan and Thora
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

Liked: Cleanliness
You can hear the quiet
The house is charming and very comfortable. The setting is beautiful (would love to see the property in the spring/summer). Judy Atwood was helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, interesting house
Flawless process. We’ve rented a lot in the area, and this was easily the most interesting house. Beautifully preserved and maintained 1925 house with amazing history. Private and quiet. Loved it. Will come again, for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shimona S.

Private and Peaceful retreat!
Peaceful and private yet close to Woodstock- very historical. The property manager (Judy) was very helpful- my husband forgot something back upon checking out, which he remembered hours later- Judy let us go back and pick it up and was very professional and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vadim K., New York, NY

Great
Charming
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

Shelter from the storm
Another wonderful weekend in this amazing cottage! Despite a rainy Saturday, the cottage was warm, inviting and relaxing. This home provided a wonderful escape from our very busy schedules.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Wonderful old craftsman-style cottage exudes charm
Enjoyed it immensely. Loved the old rock walls , the slate patio, and the old double patio door on both sides of the huge vintage fireplace. The small step down from the great room to the other rooms added to the overall charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

We did not want to leave!
What a serene and lovely week we spent in this cottage! The sound of birdsong in the morning, crickets and tree frogs at night, always the wind moving through the trees. We even caught a glimpse of a bear (albeit from the comfortable distance of the beautiful bluestone patio)! It's a special house: charming and comfortable, spotless, and not only fully equipped but thoughtfully so––with a fresh sponge in the kitchen, cloth napkins and candles for dinners in, night-lights that significantly reduce the hazard of moving through an unfamiliar house at 3am, and a stash of mosquito repellent (which came in handy when my own bottle ran dry). I'd planned on cooking and––having stayed in many vacation rentals over the years––lugged quite a bit of stuff from home. I used almost none of it (like most serious cooks, I'm partial to my own knives, but there are plenty to be found in the kitchen), and I was beyond delighted to find the pots of herbs just outside the kitchen doors. We felt far removed from it all––and yet, somehow, amazingly, were also close to everything. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cushla N.

Charming and cozy woodland cottage
We chose a very hot weekend to get out of the city. Even without AC the house stayed nicely cool. We barely used the kitchen as we chose not to cook, but it had most everything you'd need. There were beach towels (we went to a waterhole) and ample out door seating. Beds could have been more comfortable but that is my issue in life, so they are probably just fine! The place is sweet, our family of four enjoyed our stay. Our daughters (college age) took the upstairs - one bed on a balcony over the living room and the other a futon foldout in a small study, we had the bedroom on the ground floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan A., Long Island, NY

Hidden Haven only 5 minutes from town
This is a charming retreat that is secluded, quiet and peaceful. The home is handmade and interesting, bright and has everything you need. It is clean and airy. The master bedroom is very comfortable as well. The back porch overlooks the woods and eating out there feels as though you are somewhere in Europe. It was lovely even in the rain. Judy Atwood is a wonderful liaison and helped us to have a most enjoyable experience! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Domenica L.

Fabulous Getaway!
I can't say enough about the cottage we rented. My mother and I were looking for a special mother-daughter retreat, and this cottage did not disappoint. The accommodations were perfect- the rental setup process was trouble-free, the setting was private, we were provided with more than we needed, the location was close to everything, and the beautiful cottage enveloped us with a comforting peace we needed. We greatly appreciated the little details to make it 'home' for us... the great vinyl (record) collection we spun during each meal, the thoughtful herbs planted outside the kitchen door, the books on the local history that had us embracing a trip to see the Maverick totem statue and theatre (we learned so much on Hervey White), ...oh I could go on and on. Thank you Jill and Judy for sharing your wonderful cottage. We look forward to our return!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shari O., Brooklyn, NY

Wonderful weekend!
The cottage is charming, totally private, cozy and very clean. It was just what we needed to get away from it all. We’ll definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

The property was very beautiful.
Me and my girlfriend quickly felt at home in this beautiful well kept property. The property managers were very attentive and available for any questions. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Beautiful Homee
This house is set back off of a private drive, which makes for a nice peaceful getaway. Once you enter, you feel like you are taken back in time, as the house has many original fixtures/details from the 1920's. We visited after a fresh snow fall and we just enjoyed sitting in the kitchen looking out the window. The house is a short drive to the Woodstock town and is a perfect place to spend a weekend. Also, the house manager Judy is very friendly and attentive. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

A Real Treasure
The “Romantic Storybook Cottage” is charming and comfortable - making it the perfect getaway destination. It exudes character and, while nestled in a private wooded setting, the cottage is conveniently located within a short drive of downtown Woodstock. Every amenity necessary is provided in this artistic and well preserved home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017