The Doodletown

Room in Town of Ancram, New York

  1. 1 double bed
  2. Dedicated bathroom
Stay with Ellen
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

In rural Gallatin, near Hudson Valley towns

Surrounded by woodland trails and a state wildlife area, with Hudson and other towns a short drive away

Outdoor spaces for unwinding

Five outdoor seating areas, a fire pit, and a gas grill set across a private garden and wooded backyard

Ellen is an attentive host

Guests praise Ellen's warmth and thoughtfulness, from morning coffee to local recommendations
Only a few hours outside New York City and Boston, lose yourself in 10 acres of wooded tranquility. Perfect for a single or couple, this Airbnb has 1 bedroom with a full bed and private bathroom. We provide bathrobes, coffee, tea, nuts, games, books, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find art galleries; antique shops; fine dining in Hudson, Rhinebeck, Millerton, Red Hook, Great Barrington, and Tivoli; Near to Catamount, Omega Institute, Lake Taghkanic and Bash Bish Falls.

The space
Welcome to my peaceful retreat! Located on a secluded road in the middle of a beautiful, wooded oasis, it is far from your normal manufactured home. A recently updated kitchen and bath with five relaxing outdoor seating areas. Work on that book you've been putting off, catch a break for a night with only the stars and moon as your company, or just simply relax away from the "chaos" of normal life! I welcome stays of any length.

COVID-19 UPDATE
Your health and safety are paramount. To mitigate the spread of the virus, common areas such as the kitchen, living room, outdoor areas, as well as your private space (prior to your arrival), are regularly sanitized as per CDC guidelines and protocols and will continue to be disinfected at an increased frequency. There is a 24-hour window of vacancy before and after all bookings.

COVID-19 PROTOCOL
Hand sanitizer and masks are available in the lime green box on the washing machine. Please take your shoes off and leave them to the side of the bedroom door.

Guest access
Spaces open to guests are the kitchen, their bedroom, their private bathroom, all outdoor areas, and living room. The master bedroom, office, and master bathroom are private.

During your stay
I provide a house manual with all necessary information in the guest bedroom (i.e. WIFI security codes, location of extra bedding and towels, emergency phone # for any maintenance issues, etc.). I will usually be able to personally assist, however, in the case that I am not, I am always available by phone or text.

Other things to note
Because it is a rural area, it can be very dark. Look for the "RED" mailbox and you will be in the right place! Just pull straight into the driveway and enter thru the back. Your bedroom is to your right and bathroom straight ahead of you. Make yourself at home!

** This is a SMOKE-FREE property. If you must smoke, it is to be done out by the barn, away from the house and outside deck.
** This is a NO PETS property.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 216 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Town of Ancram, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Doodletown is a 4-mile long country road of peace, quiet, and wooded tranquility (and resident deer, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, birds, and other small furry wild friends!). My home has 10 acres with access to an additional 100 neighboring acres of woodland and trails accessible. There is also a state wildlife management area within walking distance.

Meet your host

Superhost
216 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: psychologist
Most useless skill: inflating helium balloons
Favorite song in high school: Summertime by George Gershwin
For guests, I always: honor special requests
I’m happy to spend time with my guests or give them space

Ellen is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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