Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis.
Rensselaerville, Albany County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. This is the perfect place to get away, to be alone or with family and friends, to reflect, write, or simply regain your sanity. The house is at the end of a mile long dirt road, deep in the countryside, with high-speed internet and lots of privacy. Minutes from the Rensselaerville Falls and hiking trails of the E.N. Hu...
Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. This is the perfect place to get away, to be alone or with family and friends, to reflect, write, or simply regain your sanity. The house is at the end of a mile long dirt road, deep in the countryside, with high-speed internet and lots of privacy. Minutes from the Rensselaerville Falls and hiking trails of the E.N. Huyck Preserve. Dating from the early 19th century, Hickory Hill is country estate and working farm set in the rolling Catskills of upstate New York, 35 minutes west of Albany. There are sweeping lawns, walking trails over 250 acres of woodland, ponds for boating and swimming and a clay tennis court. And high-speed internet when you need to stay connected.Guests stay in the newer Guest Wing, also in traditional design, with four rooms, two with en suite bath, two with a large shared bath, with full use of a spacious live-in kitchen. There is also an additional South Bedroom Suite in the Family wing that sleeps up to four more. The gracious dining room easily seats 8-10 people, with 12 possible.Our "Base Price" for this listing is for the entire guest wing, with a private entrance. The space accommodates up to 8 adults plus two children (in a second old-fashioned double).Pets are welcome by special arrangement. Hosts are fluent in English, German and French.Guest access includes:Spacious country kitchen, dining room and terrace. Garden seating, hammock and outdoor grill. Spring fed swimming pond, second lake pond with kayaks and canoe, tennis court and miles of walking trails.We provide a self-service Continental breakfast.Other things to note:In addition to the Library, Conkling Hall, Kuhar's Farm Café and Grist Mill Museum, the famed Palmer House is set to reopen this summer as "Hamlet Provisions" Restaurant and Café. There is also a friendly tavern, The Shell Inn, just outside the village, and several other pleasant restaurants within 20-30 minutes drive (information available in house).Additional rules- Events or parties by arrangement- Dinners available by arrangement- Families with children are most welcome, and just need to come prepared, taking special care to treat the house with respect. There are plenty of toys, games and books you are welcome to use, as long as children put things away and clean up after themselves. Hickory Hill is a wonderful house for children, but it is neither padded nor bullet proof, so attention is in order.- We expect guests to be considerate about the amount of trash they leave behind.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach towels
- Bicycles
- Kayak / canoe
- Tennis
- Ski & snowboard
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- DVD player
- Stereo
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Location type
- Lake
Suitability
- Long-term renters welcome
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Living/dining area
- Kitchen
- Tennis court
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Breakfast available
- Pet-friendly
- Fireplace
- Outdoor space
- Pool
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 21
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: limit 2 total
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- 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
- Long-term renters welcome
- Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
- Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Rensselaerville
Located in Rensselaerville, this holiday home is on a lake. Thacher State Park and Thompsons Lake State Park Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Zoom Flume and Mountain Top Arboretum.
Nearby locations
- Zoom Flume 27 min drive
- Windham Mountain Resort 43 min drive
- University at Albany 44 min drive
- Hunter Mountain 58 min drive
- Kaaterskill Falls 65 min drive
Getting around
- Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) 49 min drive
Restaurants
- Kuhar Family Farm 4 min drive
- The Yellow Deli 20 min drive
- Hilltown Cafe 4 min drive
- Westwinds 18 min drive
- The Weathervane 6 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. located?
This family-friendly Rensselaerville holiday home is located on a lake, 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Zoom Flume, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Thompsons Lake State Park Beach and Thacher State Park. Windham Mountain Resort and Windham Country Club are also within 25 miles (40 km).