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Charming Artist's Retreat

Cottage in Saugerties with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to the enchanting Cedar Cottage, nestled in a private grove of cedar trees. With two bedrooms and an open living area, this charming retreat invites relaxation amidst the Hudson Valley's natural beauty. Enjoy hiking, skiing or antiquing nearby, then unwind on the stone patio with a charcoal grill and hammock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 486 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Artist's Retreat

Charming artist’s retreat in the Hudson Valley. Renovated & designed by interior designer based in Soho, every detail considered to create a beautiful weekend retreat. Perfect place to relax, read, enjoy the fresh country air. Near hiking, skiing, horseback riding, antiquing, great area restaurants. Enchanted setting in a very private grove of cedar trees. The cottage has 2 bedrooms each with a full size bed, living and dining area open to kitchen. Stone patio with charcoal grille, and relaxing hammock!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 925 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Rules

Not suitable for children between 2 and 4 years old.
3 night minimum Holiday weekends.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Not suitable for toddler age children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Artist's Retreat Cottage
Charming Artist's Retreat Saugerties
Charming Artist's Retreat Cottage Saugerties

About the area

Map
Saugerties, NY

What's nearby

  • HITS-on-the-Hudson - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kiwanis Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Esopus Falls - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Saugerties Village Beach - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bard College - 34 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 25 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Annarella Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Artist's Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Artist's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Artist's Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Artist's Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Bristol Beach State Park and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from George J. Terpening Sr. Memorial Park. HITS-on-the-Hudson and Seamon Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Charming Artist's Retreat Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lisa f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

pippa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We had such a wonderful stay at Maureen’s artists retreat, the area is peaceful and restorative & we wouldn’t hesitate to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

woods and all amenities

beautiful home and fantastic locations. surrounded by nature and close to everything that you want to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short vacation

Cozy, comfortable, private cabin. Excellent communications from host! A lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon l.

wonderful serenity

Peaceful wonderful cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely relaxing.

This is a beautiful property that will relax you immediately. The views and simple solitude take effect the moment you walk in the door. Watch the stunning sunrise and end your day sitting outside watching the sunset. It doesn’t get any sweeter.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect girls weekend!

We had such a fabulous weekend with my sister and mom eating, shopping, and Maureen’s cottage was perfect for that! Such a cozy, clean, quiet place to spend our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Cottage in the woods

We found it so relaxing. We didn't want to leave to tour the area. We did make it out to the Saugerties Light House. Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Refuge from the storm

Escaped Long Island’s noise, traffic and overall stress . Listened to owls, watched birds soaring, kicked up leaves and gazed at the periwinkle colored mountains while perched on a bench. Felt safe enough knowing civilization was near enough, would have liked a landline phone just in case of an emergency
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Love this cabin!

We had a great time with a couple of friends celebrating our anniversary in this cabin. It is nice and private. We loved the fire place and used it a lot! It is a great location and is close to Woodstock. We would definitely stay here again. My only complaint, there was no tea pot-as a tea drinker I would have liked to have one.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C., New York, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST Christmas Getaway!

Maureen is the greatest host — always happy to answer questions and check-in on you just in case. Her home is so cozy and stocked for anything a guest might need. We can’t recommend her enough. We spent a magical Christmas surrounded by cedar trees and a crackling fireplace. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis in the woods

From beginning to end a pleasant stay. Owner was on contact to make sure everything was in order. Fresh cut flowers, plenty of clean white fluffy towels, comfortable bedding and the view through sparkling clear windows. What a wonderful way to spend the mother's day weekend with my daughter and spend some time outdoors exploring little Hudson river towns. 10 thumbs up!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E., Pace

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage

The property is an absolute delightful cottage with a ton of books and artwork by our artist host. Very cool. Chipmunks, squirrels, a fox and a ton of birds spent their time visiting us. Maureen was so terrific in her correspondence and information. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

vickilue R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location!!

The setting for the home was beautiful and peaceful. We loved that! We needed specific directions on how to get there because it is hidden. I would recommend not driving there in the dark. The house is old and unfortunately, it had been closed up for a few days I guess and it was musty when we entered; that wasn’t very inviting. We lit candles to help us with the smell. The owner is aware of this and I doubt if it will happen again because when it is fresh and clean, it’s delightful!!! The furnishings are quaint and sweet and add to the ambiance. The kitchen appliances and some dishes I feel needed replacing 😐 Overall, I’m glad we were in the midst of the color and fresh air😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B., New York, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very very nice

This is a very clean, very well-loved, and just delightful house that was perfect for our party of two plus medium sized dog (and, our grown son who visited for a few nights). The views from the dining room and from outside are stunning and sitting outside in the yard (or walking along the local very low-traffic roads) also offered many opportunities for sightings of wildlife. Our stay during the summer of Canadian wildfires meant that we ran the a/c more than we wished, but it works VERY well! Alas, we had no chance to try the fireplace. The house has a lot of personality (as is shown in the photos!) and offers a lot of comfortable places to read, talk, or nap. We enjoyed the art/paintings throughout the house and truly appreciated the various small touches that made our stay relaxing and easy from the moment we arrived. This is the rare house that has an abundance of things that are usually in short supply in vacation rental kitchens and bathrooms: towels, utensils for grilling, glassware, cutlery, a bread knife, proper cutting boards, etc. The lovely lovely bathroom has recently been renovated (or so it appears!). Maureen is great - communication on various topics was really straightforward and easy. thank you!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in the woods. It was a very peaceful and relaxing place to come back to after a busy day. Maureen made sure everything was ready for us and was there for any of our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and cozy, with a breathtaking view

This cottage is perfect! Clean and comfortable, with every amenity covered, with such lovely touches as fresh flowers and farm-fresh eggs! The highlight was the view from the overlook -- breathtaking in the late spring and probably every season! Maureen is a perfect host -- precise directions and instructions, and a level of thoughtfulness that goes above and beyond. I look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert j f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and serene

Wonderful charming cottage in Saugerties If you like quaint architecture and serenity this is for you Would return here whenever I could
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worth returning to!

This place is absolutely gorgeous, and the perfect place to unwind while surrounded by nature. We've gone three times now and will probably be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Little Cabin in the Woods!

Had an amazing stay and will definitely be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin, perfect location

This super cozy cabin is perfectly located and close to major Catskills towns. Yet, Maureen has done an amazing job at creating a space that feels far away from every thing. Town and groceries are less than 10mins away. We visited Kingston and Woodstock - also nearby. The nearby trail options are endless too.This home is exemplar of what VRBO stands for. Thank you, Maureen!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Another perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay

This is a great spot to totally relax. This really comfortable cottage in the woods is quiet and well-appointed…and, Maureen is a perfect host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

The cottage was everything we could have hoped for. It was cozy, but still had plenty of space for four adults. The property and surrounding views of the hills were beautiful. Such unique furniture and decor. We couldn't be happier with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, Creative, and Convenient

We had a lovely time relaxing at Maureen’e cottage for the weekend. Sitting in the garden, taking in the mountain view, and listening to the surrounding wildlife was the perfect respite from hectic city life. As artists, we felt right at home among the artwork and vintage treasures around the house. We enjoyed a hearty breakfast at the Village Diner, and loved exploring the Saugerties Lighthouse Trail - only ten minutes away! Thank you Maureen for a wonderful stay. - Dave and Alie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024