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Newly Renovated "Yellow Door Ranch" on 7 acres sleeps 10

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Ancram Yellow Door Ranch
Open plan living room and kitchen
A wood burning stove keeps it cozy in the winter
A well stocked kitchen with a new LG oven, microwave and electric kettle
"Eat In" kitchen with space for 12 - the dining table extends

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ancram, NY
  • Lake Taghkanic State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Taghkanic
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bard College
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Primary ensuite bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly Renovated "Yellow Door Ranch" on 7 acres sleeps 10

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.

Property manager

Michelle Brindley
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not fully child proofed but we have a baby gate
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
No dog fence. House trained dogs only please.
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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

About the area

Ancram

Located in Ancram, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Ancram Opera House and Hudson Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Taghkanic State Park and Hornets Nest Paintball. Travelling with kids? Consider Stoddard Corner and Village Books. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Ancram, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Taghkanic State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Taghkanic - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Olana State Historic Site - 20 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Bard College - 34 min drive - 36.3 km
  • HITS-on-the-Hudson - 36 min drive - 39.8 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 19 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West Taghkanic Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Greens at Copake Country Club - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jo Jo's Pizza & Soft Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BHEC AVC Dining Hall - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated "Yellow Door Ranch" on 7 acres sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated "Yellow Door Ranch" on 7 acres sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated "Yellow Door Ranch" on 7 acres sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated "Yellow Door Ranch" on 7 acres sleeps 10 located?

This family-friendly Ancram holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of New Forge State Forest and Lake Taghkanic State Park. Lake Taghkanic and East Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

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

5 Stars

We were a group of nine adult women attending the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. We had a wonderful three-night stay in this beautiful, clean and well-appointed home. Michelle Brindley, our host, was friendly, accessible and very responsive whenever we reached out to her. I happily and heartily recommend this 5-star accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Sparkling new and clean interior and exterior, expansive grounds, privacy, proximity to state parks, also great views of surrounding farmland, supplied cards and games made for great interaction among the cousins. Convenient location, shopping within a few minutes. Made use of the grill, and SMORES on the outdoor fireplace!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

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

Perfect

Michelle’s place was perfect for our guests! Lovely place, responsive host, we hope to return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y., New York City

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

Lovely cozy stay

We were three families renting the property to visit catamount. The house was very cozy and comfortable and more than enough space for our group. Michelle was very responsive and accommodating. Overall, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

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

A family getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

T H.

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

Wonderful House in great location

Wonderful experience right from the start. Rental process was easy, Michelle (owner) was quick to respond and great with communication. The house was just as listed and very clean. The floor plan has plenty of bedrooms and wonderful kitchen & family room for cooking and hanging out. The location is great. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Fantastic house, great location

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Weekend at yellow door ranch

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrell H.

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

Perfect vacation home in a beautiful location

My family wanted to celebrate a few birthdays while “playing” in the snow and spending time outdoors. The ranch was perfect. Close to skiing & snowboarding. Lovely walking trails on the property. Our dog had the time of her life. The kitchen was well equipped, the house is well maintained and check in and out was perfect. Michelle was a great host and communicated with us the entire stay. We had an extended stay, and would happily return!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Spacious country setting

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Rhinebeck Getaway

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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Exceptional Stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade L.

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

Perfect getaway for the long weekend

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

adam f.

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

Great House - Great Communication - Perfect Location

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keli M., bridgeport,ct

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

Great Escape

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Brooklyn, NY

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

Thanksgiving getaway

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Great Home for a Friend Group Getaway

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home & property

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ratko C.

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

Beautiful property

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short but fabulous visit for family wedding

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin N., New Jersey

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

House is wonderful - we had a fantastic stay

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina S.

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

Relaxing and incredible!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Fantastic Stay!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

alexndra b.

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

We are enjoyed! Great ! We are planing to come back.

Our experience was great ! We loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Great house, great hosts

We had the most positive experience at this rental. We stayed on and off over the course of a month. The house easily accommodated my family of five as well as several guests. The house is well appointed and close to both Hudson and Catamount. The host was very responsive and kind. I would love to stay here again. We had a great time.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Brindley

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We are a family of 4 plus a dog and 2 cats that live in Brooklyn but have been escaping to our home in Ancram for weekends, summer and holidays for 12 years now. We love this area as it is quiet but easy to get to and close to so many amenities.

Why they chose this property

This house is across the street from our own home and previously owned by other neighbors on the road. When they were ready to sell, we jumped at the opportunity to turn it into a beautiful and functional rental home. We started construction in September of 2019 and finished amidst a pandemic. We are very proud of how it turned out.

What makes this property unique

4 bedrooms separated by a communal kitchen and living space make it great for 1 family and guests or 2 families traveling together. The house is on 7 acres with some beautiful walking trails and adirondack chairs up on a hill with an amazing view of the Catskill Mountains. Although it is not ADA compliant, this ranch style home is great for people with mobility issues as it can be entered without having to climb steps and is 1 story with 1 small step from the mudroom to the kitchen area.

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