"The Barnacle" is an idyllic destination home "placed on the National Registry of Historic Places" located in the heart of the renowned mountaintop artist colony in the upstate NY hamlet of Cragsmoor. This fully appointed, meticulously restored retreat is just one mile away from the Sam's Point Park Preserve, "one of the Earth's Last Great Places" – and it's just 1.5 hours from the GWB! A spotless gem that is both spacious and inviting, The Barnacle is the perfect getaway spot where couples, families, friends, schoolmates and other groups can gather and reunite while enjoying ALL the comforts of modern-day living. The Space Period inside fireplaces, rare chestnut beams, warm heart-of-pine wood floors, Dutch-doors, and period wainscoting are complemented by the textural richness of the original,140 year old plaster walls. All highlighting the expansive, open-entertaining layout within. There are six, fully appointed private bedrooms (named after the famed artists of Cragsmoor) with luxe bedding (one king, one queen, three full and, one twin upstairs / one full-size downstairs), each with its own AC unit. The first floor "Turner" bedroom has a full ensuite bathroom with convenient access – no stairs. The upstairs "Inness" wing is perfect for family groups, complete with a pack-n-play crib, two private bedrooms (one with an adjoining sitting room with a new trundle queen bed), and a full bath. The formal dining room can be configured to comfortably seat fifteen+ people. Four large, cushioned bay window seats in the living/dining rooms provide cozy nook hideaways to relax in.. The living room has a huge, cozy couch. The fully equipped home chef's kitchen is perfect for cooking for a crowd or those more intimate gatherings with family and friends. Speedy EERO mesh WI-FI, new smart HDTVs (3), JBL Bluetooth indoor/outdoor speakers, and radiant heating are some of the other modern conveniences at hand. The outside environs (surrounded by eleven plus private acres of wooded, family-owned property) boast inviting wraparound porches/patios with lovely sunset views, warm southerly exposure, a seven-person deluxe hot tub, fire pit, Weber grill, hammock, stone-walled entrance, ample free parking, circular drive, Adirondack chairs, etc., all in a quiet, peaceful setting. What To Do Enjoy the regions outstanding array of indoor/outdoor activities, including hiking, wineries, horse-back riding, music venues, the arts, swimming holes, dining, natural attractions, biking, theater, cross country skiing, kayaking, microbreweries/distilleries, fishing, antiquing, rock climbing, premium outlets, parks/preserves, golf – to mention a few! PLEASE NOTE: Access to AC Units, Bikes & Hot Tub are (only) seasonally available amenities as follows: Hot Tub access is may be unavailable from January15-March 15 and may also be unavailable when outside day/night temps fall below freezing. Window AC Units may be unavailable after Nov. 1st. Bikes may be unavailable after first local snow fall (approximately on or before December1st). Thanks for your understanding! The rental has one door-bell camera outside on the front door and another outside on the front porch facing the back driveway. We have no other cameras anywhere else. Loud noise monitoring devices, (that do not record conversation) are inside the rental to alert to break-ins & very loud noises.