Fern Pond Cottage

Title - Adorable Cottage w/ Hot Tub, Pond, Fire-pit, and Fireplace

Highlights: Cute-as-a-button secluded cottage with hot tub, pond, wood stove, and soaking tub. Very private, close to great hiking..

Welcome to Fern Pond, a modern but enchanting cottage in quiet Kerhonkson. In the shadow of the Sundown Wild Forest, this sweet house offers a cozy base to explore Accord, Stone Ridge and the Ashokan Reservoir. Enjoy its privacy, remoteness, and romanticism, while soaking in the hot tub and/or cozying up by the fire.

Open the front door to a spacious, bright living room with a wood stove, large television, and plentiful seating. A dining area with views to the pond is adjacent, with the other side given over to a bright and sunny kitchen with gleaming counters and modern appliances.

Through the hall is the first of two bathrooms, both with towel heaters. The nearby bedroom is cozy and warm, with a welcoming queen-sized bed and access to the laundry. Continue on down the hall to the stunning principal bedroom. High ceilings, great light, a tv, access to the covered deck, the most comfortable king size bed, as well as its own lovely bathroom with a gorgeous soaking tub are the highlights. In addition, a small, private office is also conveniently nearby.

Outside, two decks provide plenty of opportunities to relax. One overlooks the pond and houses the hot tub and grill. The other at the rear is covered from the sun; here you can use the fire-pit or enjoy a meal in the shade.

The back garden has two ponds, a fire-pit, a fern garden, and plenty of woodland for after dinner walks on the nearly 4 acres of forest and nature.

Fern Pond would ideally suit a couple, a small family or two couples / friends vacationing together.

FEATURES AND AMENITIES

• Well equipped kitchen

• Wood-stove (wood provided)

• Dining area with seating for 6

• TV’s

• Work / office area

• Books, games

• Wi-Fi - very good

• Air Conditioning - mini splits

OUTDOOR FEATURES

• Private 4 acre property

• Hot tub (year round)

• Pond w/ dock

• Covered deck

• Fire-pit (wood provided)

• Barbecue grill (propane provided)

• Driveway parking for 3 vehicles

FAMILY FRIENDLY

• Crib and bedding

• Highchair

• Childrens plates, bowls, and cups

• Toys and games

• Baby Bath

• Child / baby gates

LAYOUT

One Level Home

Main / ground floor level has the kitchen, living room, dining area, deck access, 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, office and laundry. There are steps down to the principal bedroom suite and office.

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

• Bedroom 1 - Main level, King bed plus office and veranda

• Bathroom 1 - Ensuite with tub and separate shower

• Bedroom 2 - Main level, Queen bed

• Bathroom 2 - Main level hallway, with shower

• All bathrooms supplied with full products (shampoo, body wash, cotton balls, q-tips)

PET FRIENDLY

This is a V.I.Pooch Pawperty and your furry friend can expect the following:

• Dog bed

• Bowls

• Toys

• Shampoo

• First aid kit

STAFF & SERVICES

Extra cost (advance notice required):

• Pantry / wine pre-stocking

• Mid-stay Housekeeping

LOCATION

Points of Interest

• 13 miles to Stone Ridge

• 14 miles to Ashokan Reservoir

• 17 miles to The Widow Jane Mine

• 19 miles to The Peekamoose Blue Hole

• 20 miles to Rail Explorers Catskill

• 21 miles to Woodstock

• 25 miles to Opus 40

• 26 miles to Overlook Mtn and Fire-tower

SKI ACCESS

• 33 miles to Hunter Mountain

• 34 miles to Belleayre Mountain

• 47 miles to Windham Resort

AIRPORTS

• 41 miles to Stewart International (SWF)

• 85 miles to Albany International (ALB)

• 89 miles to Teterboro (TEB)

• 100 miles to Westchester (HPN)

• 109 miles to Newark Liberty (EWR)

• 120 miles to John F. Kennedy (JFK)

PLEASE NOTE

Although the house is on one level, it has 2 steps up to the entrance and steps down to the main bedroom, so it may not be suitable for those who have difficulty with steps / stairs.

This house is in a remote location, and internet is limited. Wi-Fi is available at the home, but within 15 minutes of the house, internet is not accessible. Please refer to the guidebook before reaching home to access entry information.

Please note that while you can swim in the pond, there is natural wildlife around the pond, including a family of turtles. Swimming is at your own risk.

This house is in a rural environment and surrounded by countryside, farms and wildlife. While it’s wonderful to observe the eagles, deer, bears, and adorable chipmunks, it can also mean you will hear coyotes and foxes at night, and encounter the less cute mice, flies, snakes, ants, bees and ticks. There is very little to be done about it, but by keeping doors closed or screened and food in its appropriate storage, unwelcome guests will stay outside where they belong.

We look forward to welcoming you to Fern Pond!