Ancram, New York
This newly renovated "Yellow Door Ranch" is a ranch style one story house with 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths.
The location is perfect. It is only a mile from the Taconic State Parkway on a barely used dead end road so you feel a part of a nature and far from the hustle and bustle of life. The road ends at a beautiful creek. You can walk down the middle of the unpaved road to play, skim stones, catch crayfish, spot wildlife and generally get muddy doing fun outdoor stuff. You can go from nature and seclusion to the culinary, art and shopping attractions of Hudson in less than 20 minutes. Truly the best of both worlds!
The property is on 7 acres so there is plenty of space to run around and explore the surrounding nature. Walking trails are maintained in the woods along the top of the property and there are lovely views of the Catskill mountains. We have Adirondack chairs on the hilltop where you can enjoy the view whilst breathing the country air.
The layout of the house gives each family (or group) the privacy of their own "wing" with the kitchen/dining/living room area in the middle. On one side there is a room with a queen bed, a single bed and a single bunk. It is a very cute little space perfect for a group of kids or a family with small children (warning kids may fight over who gets this room!). The other is a large room with a vaulted ceiling and a large front window with a seating area and queen bed. There is a bathroom with a shower and double sink as well as a powder room. This side can be entered from the back door which leads into the mudroom and then onto the 2 bedrooms.
The other side of the common area has a bedroom with a king sized bed and ensuite bathroom and the other bedroom has 2 single beds and a full bathroom with a bathtub in the hallway.
The common area is open plan. The living room has a large sectional couch, a 55 inch Smart TV and a wood burning stove. The kitchen has all new appliances and is exceptionally well stocked with everything a chef could need. The dining table is extendable so can seat up to 12 with the leaves added. Patio doors lead from the living area to the large patio. Outside, there is a Weber Gas Grill, charcoal grill, a small smoker and a table for dining alfresco or playing games in the evening. There is also a new washer and dryer in a separate laundry room off of the kitchen which also has a large pantry.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! You can barely be closer to New York and this close to Hudson. The area is great to visit all year round with access to Lake Taghkanic, hikes, farms, wineries, antiques, great restaurants and shopping (Hudson is 20 minutes away and Rhinebeck 25 minutes) as well as skiing (Catamount is 20 minutes away and Butternut is 45 minutes away). The owner lives in the area and can recommend specific "to dos" upon booking.
We are a group of friends that love to knit and spin. We planned our first trip to Rhinebeck to attend the Wool and Sheep festival. The house was a beautiful, short ride to the fairgrounds. The location was very peaceful, full of wildlife. The house had plenty of room for 9 women. The hostess was easy to contact and was very attentive. We would rent this location again
Michelle’s place was perfect for our guests! Lovely place, responsive host, we hope to return!!!
In town for family gathering and spent weekend at the yellow door ranch. House was even better than expected both inside and out! Michelle quickly responded to all inquiries and easy check in. Bed was very comfortable! Great to come back to this home to unwind after day of family activities. Hope to stay again sometime.
Our family could not have asked for a better weekend away. The host was great, friendly and responsive to all of our questions. The house was modern, clean and prefect for our multi-family getaway. The property is huge and we loved exploring by the nearby creek. The house had spacious bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a great open kitchen/living area to hang out. Would definitely stay here again in the future!
4 friends and I, plus our dog had a wonderful time at Michelle's place. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out with privacy, and a large common area for us to spend time together. Our dog loved running around in the yard and taking the morning walk to the stream. The host Michelle was very responsive when we reached out with questions, and left really good recommendations for the area as well as a yummy bottle of wine as a welcome present. We are already talking about coming back in the future!
Truly one of the best places I've stayed at. The house is perfectly laid out for multiple families to stay, ranging in ages from 2-1/2 to adult. The bedrooms were spacious and so very comfortable. Plenty of bathrooms for everyone. The kitchen is well equipped and the property is absolutely beautiful. Quiet road yet close to many different restaurants. Yard was perfect for the kids to play in. The host, Michelle, was quick to answer any questions.
We enjoyed our stay here, and were grateful that we were allowed to bring our dog. There was plenty of room for all, and the property (inside and out) is well maintained. It is evident that there is a great deal of pride in the owners' maintenance and ownership. The kitchen is very well stocked; it is the best we have ever found in a vacation home. The owner (Michelle) was prompt in her responses, and was kind enough to allow three friends from CT to visit us for the day. We all enjoyed an outdoor barbecue, with perfect weather to boot. The extra amenities really made this vacation special!
The house was clean and spacious. It was a great layout with plenty of bathrooms for everyone. Michelle was great to work with and we had a great time there.
We (my wife, two teenaged girls, brother-in-law, mother-in-law and I) just spent MLK weekend at the Yellow Door House and we had an amazing experience. The house is so nice and clean with the perfect amount of space and comfort. The beds are all really comfortable and the bedding is top notch. The open plan living/dining/kitchen allowed us to all hang out while making meals and watching football in front of the awesome wood burning stove. The location is ideal. It allowed us to check out Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Great Barrington, Hudson all with short drives. But the house also has a remote feel on a big, well-maintained piece of property. Communication with the owner, Michelle, was OUTSTANDING. Every message I sent was immediately returned and she gave us some great ideas for restaurants and things to do in the area. I asked her before we arrived if there were any games in the house. She said there weren't but if we gave her a list she would order them. As we arrived, so did a box of games from Target. So cool! One other thing of note. Apparently the power goes out fairly regualrly in Columbia County. This house has a dedicated generator that kicked on immediately and stayed on until the grid came back online. What a great feature. In short, we will definitely come back to the Yellow Door House and we HIGHLY recommend it for a great weekend+ away from the city.
Recommend this convenient to everything beautiful location. Michelle a gem to deal with and house has the comfiest beds! Dogs being welcome is a huge plus!
This was the perfect house and property to spend the Thanksgiving weekend with our teens and visiting parents. The kitchen was a joy to cook in and the living room a generous, warm place to hang out. The walking trails were an added bonus! We’d definitely return.
We had a wonderful stay at Michelle's property. The house was large and spacious, with plenty of comfortable beds, large bathrooms, and a well stocked and high end central kitchen, dining, and living area for the group to coalesce. The layout was conducive to give enough privacy to a group of unrelated friends. We really enjoyed both the firepit, and the stove in the house where we made fires on multiple nights. The back and front yard were large and spacious with plenty of room for my dog to get out her zoomies. The location was close to Hudson, Kaaterskill Wild Forest, and Indian Head Wilderness, where there was some beautiful hiking. Additionally, Michelle was incredibly communicative and hospitable, including leaving a little welcome gift for our group. We would definitely stay here again!
Our group had a great time here! We spent some time in Hudson and also did some hiking on local trails. This home was great and clean.
Perfect for a weekend getaway or longer stay. House can easily accommodate two large families. Grounds are gorgeous. Host provided fantastic recommendations on fun local things to do. When our travel plans changed because of work, Michelle went out of her way to accommodate us. Would rent again.
This property met all of our needs and exceeded our expectations. With a guest with mobility issues this was the perfect home. House and rooms were very spacious. and clean. We opted to eat in on our first night and found everything to make our meal prep a breeze. had a fun evening on the patio and then visiting around the dining table. The house was very clean and spacious and the owner went out of her way to apologize for the previous travelers who hasd left her with some unexpected items to take care of. My husband and I enjoyed walking to the stream and visiting some of the local attractions. Proximity to the parkway was an unexpected plus. I would definitely recommend this location to others visiting the area.
House is wonderful, exactly what we wanted. We had 3 couples and 1 infant - plenty of room. Beautiful views, very peaceful. Host was great. We would definitely love to come back again!
Highly recommend this property for a relaxing stay! The house is on 7 acres of gorgeous land and is right next to a State Park which was great for hiking. The house is incredibly clean and spacious and the host is super nice and responsive. We will definitely be back!
Our stay at the Yellow Door Ranch was fantastic. Beautiful, clean, comfortable home that has plenty of space indoors and out. My husband and I were able to relax and also enjoy hiking and exploring nearby towns. We would definately come back and highly recommend to anyone planning a trip to the Catskills.
Our experience was great ! We loved the house.
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