John Burroughs' Boyhood Home, Completely Restored.

Summary

5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, fully renovated and restored historic home with unparalleled views and privacy, sleeps 10 comfortably.

Description

Beautifully restored, extremely private, ca. 1850 farmhouse - John Burroughs' 'Old Home'. Unsurpassed views, hundreds of acres to explore, and many local family activities for all four seasons. The East Branch of the Delaware River flows through town; the Pepacton Reservoir is 15 minutes away.

Ski Plattekill is just over the mountain; Belleayre, Hunter, and Windham are within 45 minutes; Pakatakan Farmers Market; Roxbury Arts Group; and Cooperstown (National Baseball Hall of Fame - 1 hour away). Golf at Shepard Hills a stone's throw away, or at Hanah fifteen minutes away. Roscoe (fly fishing) is an hour away.

Skiing, golfing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and places of great interest are all close by. The John Burroughs Memorial State Historic Site (his burial place) is just up the road, adjacent to the farm, as is Woodchuck Lodge. Walk the land that inspired John Burroughs, and drink from the same spring that has supplied the house since it was built.

The Homestead has been completely updated and restored, and everything is brand new. The furnishings are all new (Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn), supplemented with a few vintage pieces. The house has a cook's kitchen/great room, with all new Bosch appliances, and a Tulikivi wood-burning stove (table seats 10). The living room has a wood-burning stove and tv (DirecTV); the den has a tv. There is wireless high speed internet. Second floor laundry room has a Bosch front-loading (he) washer and dryer.

Bed linens and towels are provided. In addition, there is a restored shed adjacent to the barn, in which you can store your sports equipment (bikes, golf clubs); there are two 'cages' so - please bring your own padlock(s) if you wish to secure your belongings there. Brand new Weber gas grill and outdoor seating for 10.

The house is non-smoking, and pets are not allowed.  Maximum number of guests is 10.  No weddings to be performed on the property.

Map

Address: 1067 Burroughs Meadow Road, Roxbury, NY
Zip Code: 12474
Latitude / Longitude: 42.2940786 / -74.5927516

Additional Property Information

All bathroom fixtures are brand new (master bath has vintage claw foot tub). Restoration Hardware vanities and hardware. All brand new Pottery Barn towels provided.


Completely updated and restored historic home (ca. 1850). Cook's kitchen has all new Bosch appliances with a second wall oven; 4 counter stools. The kitchen/great room has a soapstone wood-burning stove. The living room has a wood-burning stove and flat-screen tv. Den has second flat screen tv. (DirecTV). All new Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn furnishings and amenities supplemented with some vintage items.

Farmhouse

Bedroom(s): 5 ( 10 Sleeps )
Queen: 3, Twin / Single: 4

Bathroom(s): 3
Combination Tub / Shower: 1, Tub: 1, Walk-in Shower: 1

Suitability

• Long term rentals: Yes
• Pet Friendly: No
• Smoking: No smoking
• Children: Yes, great for kids
• Wheelchair Accessible: No
• Seniors: Yes

Vacation Types

Away From It All, Family, Ski/Snowmobile, Sports & Activities, Tourist Attractions, Year-Round Vacation Rentals

Location Type

Mountain View, Rural

Popular Amenities

Clothes Dryer, Deck / Patio, Dining Area, Fireplace, Linens Provided, Outdoor Grill, Telephone, Towels Provided, Washing Machine, Wireless Internet

Indoor Features

Coffee Maker, Cooking Utensils, Dishes & Utensils, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hair Dryer, Heating, Internet, Iron & Board, Kitchen, Living Room, Microwave, Oven, Stove, Toaster

Outdoor Features

Deck / Patio, Lawn / Garden, Outdoor Furniture, Porch / Veranda

Access & Parking

Secure Parking

Rates

-	Nightly rate		Weekly	Monthly	Min. Stay	Change-over
	Week	Weekend
Rate summary	$800		-	-	2 Nights	-
No rates available

Fees, Taxes, Deposit

	Type	Price	Charge Type
Cleaning Fee	Required	$250	One time

Policies

Check in: 03:00, Check out: 10:00

Children allowed
No pets
No smoking

Max guests: 10

Also note:
No pets, no smoking. Full rules are contained in the rental agreement. A signed rental agreement is required.

Additional Info

Cleaning Fee
$250
$230/$250 cleaning fee per rental or once per each week of rental, depending on the size of your party, length of stay, and holiday. Rental and cleaning fees are subject to sales tax (Delaware County).

A minimum deposit of at least 20% of the rental fee is required to secure the reservation.
Rental is strictly limited to a maximum of 10 occupants. No smoking; no pets. See the website for more information.