Hudson, New York
Although this is a new listing on VRBO ,we are not strangers to renting and managing apartments. We have rented this and two other apartments in the building on long term leases since 2007. This apartment is very bright thanks to 3 large windows facing the street and 4 windows on the side facing the garden which is a rarity on Warren Street.
The apartment offers a complete kitchen including a large oven, dishwasher, microwave and all the necessary utensils to prepare breakfast,lunch and diner should you decide to eat in. The kitchen island offers seating for two and the dining table seats 6 adult comfortably.
The large bedroom offers a king size bed, flat screen tv and plenty of storage .
This apartment is perfectly suited for the business traveler or a vacation stay in Hudson .
My family and I live in the ground floor apartment and assure you that we will answer and address any questions or issues promptly.
A bit of history:
This grand Federal style house at 216-220 Warren Street was originally built, probably in the last decade of the 18th century, for Thomas Jenkins, who is believed to have been the richest of the original Proprietors. It was Thomas who, with his brother Seth, set out from Nantucket in 1783 to find a safe harbor for their vessels and those of other seafaring men from New England and found and purchased Claverack Landing. Tradition has it that, in the good Quaker community that was early Hudson, Thomas Jenkins was considered to be 'somewhat aristocratic' and was roundly criticized for the ostentation of his palatial home.
In her Colonial Restoration and Old Upper Hudson Walking Tours, first published in 1984, Mrs. Granvil Hills tells us that 'the house was later divided into 2 dwellings.' It is definitely two dwellings today, but it is not entirely clear when the division happened. In 1848, more than half a century after it was built, the house became a school for young ladies. What Anna Bradbury has to say about the school in her History of the City of Hudson suggests that it had already been divided at that point.
In 1848 the Misses Peake established a 'Young Ladies Seminary,' that for more than thirty years attracted the patronage of the best people of the city and vicinity. It was located at Number 216 Warren street with a fine schoolroom in the adjoining dwelling. Miss Elizabeth Peake, the head of the institution, was a person of superior mind and culture, and was the author of two very excellent books, one 'Pen Pictures of Europe,' and the other a 'History of the German Emperors,' which necessitated research in the great libraries of Germany, and exhibited great ability.
In 1881, George Power, who owned the New York and Hudson Steamboat Company, the Hudson and Athens Ferry, and the Hudson and Catskill Ferry,This grand Federal style house at 216-220 Warren Street was originally built, probably in the last decade of the 18th century, for Thomas Jenkins, who is believed to have been the richest of the original Proprietors. It was Thomas who, with his brother Seth, set out from Nantucket in 1783 to find a safe harbor for their vessels and those of other seafaring men from New England and found and purchased Claverack Landing. Tradition has it that, in the good Quaker community that was early Hudson, Thomas Jenkins was considered to be 'somewhat aristocratic' and was roundly criticized for the ostentation of his palatial home.
In her Colonial Restoration and Old Upper Hudson Walking Tours, first published in 1984, Mrs. Granvil Hills tells us that 'the house was later divided into 2 dwellings.' It is definitely two dwellings today, but it is not entirely clear when the division happened. In 1848, more than half a century after it was built, the house became a school for young ladies. What Anna Bradbury has to say about the school in her History of the City of Hudson suggests that it had already been divided at that point.
In 1848 the Misses Peake established a 'Young Ladies Seminary,' that for more than thirty years attracted the patronage of the best people of the city and vicinity. It was located at Number 216 Warren street with a fine schoolroom in the adjoining dwelling. Miss Elizabeth Peake, the head of the institution, was a person of superior mind and culture, and was the author of two very excellent books, one 'Pen Pictures of Europe,' and the other a 'History of the German Emperors,' which necessitated research in the great libraries of Germany, and exhibited great ability.
In 1881, George Power, who owned the New York and Hudson Steamboat Company, the Hudson and Athens Ferry, and the Hudson and Catskill Ferry, moved from 400 State Street, where he had lived since 1865, to this house. Power was probably, in his time, one of the richest men in Hudson, and, according to the 1880 census, his household consisted of six adults besides himself--his wife, Adeline; four grown children, Emily (40), Ada (24), Kate (22), and Frank (18); and his widowed sister Mary Gaul--so it's hard to imagine that he would move from a building of such considerable size to half a house on Warren Street.
Power seemed to have had a curious penchant--perhaps because there were so many women in his household--for living in buildings that had been occupied by schools for young women. Before he bought 400 State Street and made it his home, the building had been the Reverend J. B. Hague's Hudson Female Academy, and he moved to this house on Warren Street soon after it ceased being the Misses Peake's Young Ladies Seminary.
In 1894, all or part of 216-220 Warren Street became the Howard Hotel, and so it remained until 1944.
Some time after the Howard Hotel closed in 1944, the building where Savoia is now located was added, and a bar opened there named for Hudson's most notorious home-based industry.
The building that started out as the grandest house in Hudson went through hard times in the 1980s and 1990s, but today, at more than two hundred years of age, it survives and thrives, although clearly as two separate and distinct parts.
Nice apartment, great light, easy to get around. Well appointed.
The Jenkins House was very nice. Clean, comfortable, and more spacious than it looks in photos. Lots of character as well. Very well equipped, with a good kitchen. Our host was very responsive to any questions we had, getting back to me within minutes. The property is in the heart of downtown Hudson and walkable to most everything. Plenty of shopping and dining options within a couple of blocks, lots lots more within half a mile. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to friends and family.
Beautiful apartment that is perfectly situated, making downtown walkable. Had a historic feel with all the modern upgrades
This 18th-century house has a rarity on Warren Street: a side yard with trees. It was great being in the middle of things and yet come home to a quiet oasis.
This apartment was everything we needed for our short stay in Hudson. Everything was very clean, the bed was extremely comfortable. The location was perfect with access to the beautiful, Warren Street. Highly recommend!
Fabrice was a great host. The apartment was in a central location in town where you could walk to everything. The place was very clean and had every amenity. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
We loved how convenient the location was. We could walk to restaurants, breweries and shops. The apartment itself was spacious, had everything you needed, and the hostess was very responsive hostess with an easy check in / check out process. The only thing to make note of is that there are apartments above and below you. This is a very historic building so sometimes you can hear footsteps or other people. It didn't bother us but I could see if you are a light sleeper, you can wake up to footsteps above if you are trying to sleep in. I would imagine this is the case for lots of properties in Hudson since it is such a historic town. I highly recommend this place to stay and next time we’re in Hudson, we’ll be here!
This was the first time we visited Hudson The property location was great The apartment was nicely furnished spacious and we enjoyed our stay
Awesome place, large, clean, and in a great location. Felt very welcomed and will be back in the future.
The apartment is beautiful and comfortable. It is large and preserved so well. The location is great! Right near so many restaurants and stores. The owner is also so kind and responsive. They even had waters in the fridge. When we come back I would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Loved every minute of our stay here! The place is only one bedroom but is so open, airy, and well decorated that it feels larger. The Murphy bed in the wall is a bonus if you have an extra person. Highly recommend the place!
Just a lovely property in a late 18th century building. It has all the modern amenities with historic charms. The wide plank floors, oh the stories they could tell. You are in the heart of Hudson on the street that has everything. Also, great jump off spot to the rest of the upper Hudson Valley.
In the heart of Hudson, the property was spacious, close to everything, clean, and had nice touches like Nespresso, water/seltzer in the fridge, etc. Def would recommend.
Very nice place. Clean and quiet. Fabrice was easy to reach by phone.
Great place, good kitchen, good water pressure. No complaints.
Everything was easy & charming. I loved the scene out of the windows. Thanks so much!
as advertised clean and neat, had nice treat of coffee/epresso and water/seltzer in fridge, great location
Great town, awesome people and location. Apartment was to die for, SEVEN windows, tons of natural light, great location on the Main Street but not in the center of it all. Wonderfully decorated with upscale decor, towels and linens. The bed was incredibly comfortable. Full kitchen with a great neptesso machine and all the kitchen items one would need.. Host was always available. Keyless (keypad) entry was so convenient. Other residents were not noisy at all. Building was very secure and we parked on the street right out front. Absolutely loved it and a superb value for the price.. Highly recommended! Thx Fabrice! ??
The property was just what we needed for a weekend in Hudson!
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