Charming, spacious, art-filled 1st floor of a Federal-period home on a beautiful, peaceful street. Walk to the center of town in a minute. Wi-fi w/ 2 Gbps up/download. Full kitchen & buddha garden w/ BBQ. Catamount, Hunter Mountain, Butternut & Windham all just 19-30 miles away.

Late check-out available unless other guests are imminent.

Please also see my other listing, "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY WITH GARDEN IN THE HEART OF TOWN."

Named for its superb location on Union Street and domestic tranquility, A MORE PERFECT UNION is a 1,200 sf floor-thru that provides a beautiful bohemian base for a weekend in Hudson. It's ideal for wedding guests, and well-provisioned enough to feel and function like home for longer-term stays.

This immaculate, unique home blends historic Federal-style construction with an exuberant mélange of eclectic furnishings. Its wide original floorboards feel warm and solid underfoot, and its walls are enlivened by the vibrant art of local folk artist Earl Swanigan, Spanish abstract expressionist Isabel Santaló, and surrealist John Fenton, among others, creating a rich, layered ambience.

Public spaces are roomy with high ceilings. The three bedrooms—with one queen-size bed, one full with featherbed, and one pillowtop full, all Goldilocks-approved—are cozy and generously appointed with pillows and soft linens, and there's an additional queen-size convertible couch in the living room. A MORE PERFECT UNION also has its own thermostat, and AC in every bedroom.

The yin-yang Buddha Garden, a lush oasis where hummingbirds flit amongst orange trumpet flowers all summer, has a propane BBQ and plenty of seating for guests on either floor to enjoy.

Please tell me the number in your party and the reason for your visit so I can best accommodate your needs.

MORE ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD & HUDSON:
Union Street, and my block in particular, has the lovely settled energy of an older neighborhood. It's quiet and peaceful here, yet only a minute's walk from the exact center of Warren Street, Hudson's happening main drag with its varied restaurants, wine bars, art galleries, boutiques, and all manner of fashions - antique and au courant - for home and humans.

Hudson is a very small city, and you can explore all of it easily on foot. Warren Street, Hudson's main artery, is a minute's leisurely stroll from the house, and there is street parking all around. The Catskills, Frederick Church's Olana and Hudson River beaches — to name just three of the Hudson Valley's memorable offerings — are all a 10- or 15-minute drive, and more easily accessed by car.

Hudson is about 120 miles from New York City, a two-hour train ride from Penn Station, and 48 miles from Albany International Airport (ALB). Although you can walk anywhere in town from the house, the closest supermarkets, movie theaters and fast food are located in strip malls 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 miles away (thus preserving Hudson's remarkable architectural continuity). There are taxis, a car rental agency, and two places to rent bicycles (one of which also rents skis and kayaks) in town.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
PLEASE TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF UPON ENTERING THE HOUSE. Cozy house socks will be provided, with many thanks from your House Fairy.

PET POLICY: Unfortunately, although I love them more than life, I am unable to accept pets as guests.

ACCIDENTS HAPPEN: I totally understand. I ask only that you tell me if something has been broken, stained or otherwise damaged. I will either thank you for letting me know and wave it off as a cost of doing business, or we can work out some reasonable solution that preserves the sacrosanct bonds of candor and respect between hostess and guests.

THERE WILL BE A $25 FEE for lost keys or dirty dishes left in the kitchen.

EXTENDED STAYS: Biweekly cleanings will be included in the bill. You may also arrange for more frequent cleanings. I am happy to help schedule those upon request.

LEGAL STUFF: Please note that 5% of the cost of your rental goes to the City of Hudson as a lodging tax. This property is registered with the City of Hudson, License No. 481.