Situated in Gallatin, this charming house for $825 per night is a great choice for your next break. Playground in Paradise. A bucolic retreat, this completely secluded estate, nestled on 65 acres, offering your exclusive use of on site activities for every season. Heated seasonal Pool, Tennis Court, PICKLEBALL, Basketball, Bocce, horseshoes, nature walks, hiking and cross country skiing on marked trails. Enjoy the tranquility overlooking the stocked pond (no swimming) from the gazebo. Not a neighbor in sight and sitting at the end of a 2000' private driveway- peaceful and private property. The sun filled, roomy farmhouse, offers every modern convenience yet retains the charm of yesteryear with stone fireplaces (indoors and out).. Traditionally furnished with a combination of antiques and classic pieces, it is comfortable and attractive with plenty of room to gather together yet plenty of room for separate activities and solace. The fully equipped chef’s kitchen, offers a professional gas cook top with griddle and warming lamps- perfect for big country breakfasts- double oven, two sinks, two dishwashers, a separate beverage refrigerator and an antique farm table- for preparation, or for dining as well as a second dining table and this room opens to a classic screened in porch- for dining or just relaxing. Additional and more formal dining room is also off the kitchen. There is barbecue equipment- gas and charcoal grills off the rear bluestone patio. After dinner enjoy the outdoor stone fireplace, year round under the stars or listen to the abundant wildlife from the front porch. The library/media room has a stone fireplace, flat screen with Direct TV service and wireless internet service. This room has a double size pull out sofa. There is a bathroom with shower nearby on this floor. The living/sitting room offers an additional spot for movies and an upright Steinway piano. There is a guest bedroom on the ground floor with queen bed and ensuite bath. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom has a queen bed, ensuite bath with heated floor, soaking tub and separate shower. In addition, upstairs, one guest bedroom has a queen bed and another has twin beds. These two bedrooms share a large hallway bath with deep tub and separate shower. The rooms have separately controlled heat and air conditioners.. The property is centrally located in the Hudson Valley, 15 minutes to Rhinebeck Village and the Duchess County Fairgrounds for Antique and Craft shows, yet close to the Berkshires; less than 1/2 hour to Catamount for Skiing; or Hudson for antiquing. Convenient to Bard College, Marist, Vassar and the Culinary Institute, as well as local farms for picking apples and berries; the popular fall festivals and convenient to several farm wedding locations. Nearby Lake Taghkanic State Park in Ancram has lots of water activities and other events. We are located just off the Taconic Parkway (less than 1/4 mile) exit 72. 90 minutes from NYC. Video security surveillance exists on the property, exterior only. There are no interior cameras.. **We have a no cancellation policy, however: VRBO offers travel insurance. For summer rentals of a week or longer, (June-August), should you opt to purchase it we will credit you with half the cost of the premium. Keywords: Single Family House, Tennis, Pickleball, Pool. Estate, Secluded