The Cottage by the Lake: Hudson Valley Indulgence/1 hr. from NYC/welcome pets!.

ABOUT THE COTTAGE
We welcome guests seeking to get away to a relaxing environment/be surrounded by nature/pets are welcomed. It’s the ideal place for those seeking to work from home.

The Cottage by the Lake is a cozy, secret get-away on the scenic banks of the Croton Watershed. About an hour from NYC, it’s on the property of an 1850 farmhouse. Surrounded by nature, a vegetable garden and big open areas with phenomenal views, the property has a seasonal pool with a lounge area and a Zen garden. Enjoy everything that the Hudson Valley offers including parks, towns, country shops, galleries, antique shops, restaurants and vineyards. Watercolors by the owner are displayed on the walls and available for purchase.
THE SPACE
The Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen & bath, cathedral ceiling, working fireplace & a spiral staircase leading to a cozy sleeping loft for two.
The main floor sofa opens into a full-size bed for a 3rd /4th guest. The private patio offers tranquil views of the lake, fire pit and gas bbq grill, the perfect place to unwind with your favorite beverage. BREAKFAST
The house-made specialty breakfast is included in the price of each Friday & Saturday night's stay and available for an additional cost Sunday thru Thursday -- $16 per day for each adult, $10/day for each child. Food is prepared with fresh seasonal vegetables/fruits and herbs form our garden.
THE LAKE/RESERVOIR
The scenic beauty of the lakeside views are breathtaking in every season. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through our vegetable garden. Amble or jog along Maple Road, which hugs the lake for over 2 miles. Important to know: the water is protected by the town of Southeast, the only recreation permitted is fishing with a permit. On chilly days, warm yourself by the functioning wood-burning stove. There is firewood available. Skewers and the makings of S’mores are provided. The patio offers comfortable Adirondack chairs and a gas fueled bbq grill.
PETS
The Cottage by the Lake welcomes dogs on a case-by-case basis, but never more than two dogs for any reservation. Other pets are also welcome. There is a large fenced-in area around the pool for your friendly canine to run. Scenic Maple Road on which the Cottage is situated is a favorite of dog walkers, joggers and bicycle enthusiasts. Bycicles are available to rent. Please advise us in advance if you plan to bring your dog.
WATERCOLORS
Original watercolor artwork by the owner is on display throughout the Cottage and available for purchase as well as high quality framed reproductions.
POOL/TRAILS
The Cottage is just a short distance from the entrance to Putnam County’s extensive bike trails. The mineral springs swimming pool is available dependent on season, weather and house rules, which allow guest usage of the pool for 6 hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. For safety, sanitary reasons and integrity of the vinyl liner, pets are not allowed to swim in the pool.
GUEST ACCESS
Any area surrounding the Cottage, including the vegetable garden, pool area.
Other things to note
Washer and dryer facilities are available for a fee for stays of three days or more or on an emergency basis.