The Hyde Park Mill Road Residence
Perks for the Parents
Escape the city and soak in the hot tub at this family friendly, Cape-style cottage on a peaceful creek, in the historic Hudson Valley town of Hyde Park. It sleeps 11 + 1. Parents will appreciate the little luxurious touches of heated floors in the bathrooms, slippers and robes, and a speaker system to play music. Meanwhile the creek is within strolling distance with a dock and your own private waterfall. Take the canoe out and enjoy nature by day and relax at night in peaceful surroundings by the fireside (wood provided) or in the hot tub.
Why Kids Love it
Kids of all ages will love outdoor life at this peaceful retreat with a creek to fish in, or kayak on and lovely grounds to explore. The kids’ room has 2 twin / single beds with trundles and a bathroom with a tub and baby essentials including bath toys, kid-friendly soaps and nightlights. You can pack light knowing baby / toddler equipment is provided including a pack n play with a sheet and blanket, high chair, clip-on high chair for outdoor use. Older and younger kids will enjoy the toys, books, board games and karaoke machine in the downstairs den. There are also kids’ fishing rods, outdoor games, a ninja set, hammock and a sandbox.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 2 nights. Check-in after 3pm, check-out before 11am. Pets are not allowed. The property is off the road and not fully fenced in. There is a creek with multiple water entry points and a dock where young children should be supervised. Please note that you can’t swim in the creek. All stairs have baby gates installed. Pantry staples, cleaning supplies, plastic kids’ cups and dinnerware are all provided, as well as child-size life preservers for trips in the canoe. The driveway can host 3 cars. The TV has streaming channels, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Disney +, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix and Roku. The cottage is a 1 hr, 45 minutes from Manhattan and 2 hours from Brooklyn. Or about a 3-hour train ride from Grand Central Terminal via Metro North or Amtrak to Poughkeepsie station, 15 minutes’ drive away.
About the Location
This residence is located just outside Hyde Park town in Dutchess County, New York, near the Hudson River. You’ll be in the heart of all that the Hudson Valley has to offer with natural beauty in abundance. Close by is the 1889 Walkway Over the Hudson with incredible views over the river, and the historic home of Franklin D Roosevelt. Wine and liquor, grocery stores and pharmacies are within a short drive and a local caterer is available. There’s no shortage of family friendly restaurants, wineries, breweries and farms to explore. Local attractions include a drive-in movie theatre, year-round movie theatre, roller rink, diner, parks and trails and the annual August Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Around the corner is Hackett Hill Park with 45 acres of parkland, hiking trails, a disc golf course and picnic area.
Accommodation Details
This Hudson Valley house has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms on 3 levels and is set in 5 acres of land. From the driveway you enter a mudroom with lots of storage. The main living space is open plan with a corner sofa, fireplace and TV and a fully equipped kitchen with brand new appliances, a kitchen island and long dining table. Also on this level is the queensize bedroom with French doors to the outside. In the basement is the kids’ play den with comfy seating and a ton of games and toys. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms (1 kingsize, 1 queensize). In the loft is the kids’ room with 2 twin / single beds and 2 trundles, sleeping 4. There’s an air bed and a travel crib if required. Outdoors is a wood-fired hot tub, fire pit, grill, patio area with outdoor seating and creek and waterfall.
Style Notes
Hudson Valley heaven. This sparklingly clean and comfortable cottage in beautiful surroundings is the place to get away from it all. The aesthetic is cozy but still bright and airy with an uncluttered Scandi-feel bolstered by white, gray and natural wood. Furniture is modern with some vintage touches. The modern kitchen has all you need to cook meals easily and there are good quality bedding and towels. We love all the little touches the host has thought of to make a stay special; the outdoor space where you can sit and enjoy the view; and the beautiful creek where you can glide via canoe and simply relax.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
