Woodstock Classic

Historically a haven for a few famous musicians, writers, and arists, including Jack Kerouac, Ginsberg, Burroughs and The Band, the cabin will inspire you.
Available for long-term rent

I don’t really get why certain spaces make you feel a certain way, but the spirit of this house got me the minute I walked in. It has been a gathering place for artists from the time it was built back in 1912. Each owner was an artist. Many accomplished and well-known. 

As far as we can tell, the original owners were 2 women. One a writer, the other an illustrator. Together they made children's books. 

Next a young NY couple who summered here for over 40 years. She was a concert pianist and played at Maverick. They named the place Treblecliffe (an homage to the artist's colony Byrdcliffe). They put up the treble clef hook in the bathroom which is still there over 75 years later. I spent a good hour on the phone their daughter (born in 1934). She practiced the cello in the studio.

The couple who lived here next were beatniks. The husband was the printer in Jack Karouac's book "The Subterraneans". He was a painter, poet and musician. He also owned a print shop on 8th street in NYC close to the White Horse. Karouac had dinners here as did Allen Ginsberg and William S. Boroughs. They were also friends with Bob Dylan who likely spent time here. His manager, Albert Grossman, owned almost all of the surrounding property.

When I got the house, no one had lived in it for over 10 years. There were holes in the roof. Vegetation was taking over. Woodland friends had moved in. There were a few bits of furniture, and personal items left behind. Anything that wasn't too damaged has been salvaged and reused or re-purposed. Maps on the wall, a few portraits, baskets, carvings, figurines, classical LPs... Also the piano stool is here to honor the musicians.

Last little bit that might be of interest: there is a mural on the shed outside. It is an abstract of the Ashokan reservoir. It is over 60 years old, and we are planning to have it restored in the fall.

The space itself is inspiring. Serene. Calming. So many windows letting in soft, natural light. The house is surrounded by tall pines, oaks, willows, hemlocks, birch and beach trees. 

The main space has a 20 foot ceiling. It's lofty, airy, and wonderful. 

The bathrooms are brand new and pristine. Hand made tiles and marble counters on a 1920s table in the one bathroom.

All new appliances. The marble countertop in the kitchen is antique and came out of a bakery in Saratoga. The timbers making up the counter were salvaged from a collapsed studio on the property.

The main bath and kitchen have heated floors which is just amazing in the winter. The fireplace is magical with the original swing arm and the owl andirons. 

If you're here for summer months, there's ample AC to keep you nice and cool and there's a firepit and BBQ outside.

The old claw foot tub has been reglazed and moved to the loft window where you can relax and look out at the forest. There's also an outdoor shower if you like to get clean in the outdoors. Look up, see the trees and the sky as you rinse your hair.

You will likely see a fair amount of wild life. Deer, chipmunks and red squirrel are very common. Black bear in season. I've also seen wild turkeys and it is a great place for bird watching.

FEATURES

• On 3 wooded acres

• 20 foot ceiling

• Outdoor shower (seasonal)

• Clawfoot tub with a view

• Screened in porch

• Deck

• Charcoal BBQ

• Firepit

• Hammock

• Excellent wifi: 88Mbps download. 9Mbps upload. AKA You will have no trouble having simultaneous zoom calls and watching Netflix

• Cozy fireplace

• heated floors in kitchen and bathroom

• Nest Radiant Heating System

LOCATION

• Restaurants + grocery store walking distance

RULES

• 4wd required in winter

• No smoking

• Pets on a case-by-case

Other things to note

Black bears are common all over Woodstock. To keep bears away, please do not leave any food outside. This includes the BBQ grate.

Please do not leave food out inside for the sake of not attracting mice or ants. The house is very well sealed with the latest in closed-cel spray foam for keeping pests out, but we are living in the forest here :)

The house has a rather hi-tech heating system. It uses the Nest system of thermostats and smoke / carbon monoxide detectors. Heated floors in the kitchen and bathroom and radiators in other rooms. On-demand hot water.

In the summer, the house is air conditioned.

You will be very comfortable in terms of staying warm or cool. :)

Outdoor shower is winterized when temperatures are below zero at night.