Serene Pond + 11 Private Acres | Trails + BBQ + Piano | The Stillwater House

The Stillwater House sits along a quiet pond on 11 private acres, a soulful upstate retreat where calm mornings, creative afternoons, and cozy nights all have their place. Your day starts with coffee on the lawn as mist drifts across the water and winds down with 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 makes settling in effortless. Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms offer space for families or groups, with 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 the essentials, ready for anything from a quick breakfast to a holiday feast. Two of the bedrooms feature small but functional workspaces where remote workers and students can focus with a view.

The home's most grounding feature lies just beyond the yard: the tranquil pond itself. Wander the walking trails that wind through the property's meadows and woodlands, stretch out in the sun by the water, fire up the BBQ, or simply sit back and watch the light change. The setting is simple but transformative — ideal for nature lovers, creative souls, and anyone craving stillness.

When you're ready for a bit more buzz, Hudson's vibrant shops, acclaimed restaurants, and lively arts scene are about ten minutes down the road. Browse charming bookstores, art galleries, and antique shops along Warren Street, then return to the pond, where the pace is slower and the air is fresher.

The Stillwater House is a place to pause, reconnect, and truly unwind — and one you'll be planning a return to before you've even packed up.

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.