14 Reviews of Property 246415 in Canaan, New York

Members of our extended family found this the perfect house for a ten-day stay in August. It's quiet, solid and peaceful -- sound doesn't travel from room to room -- and larger and more rambling than the photos suggest. There are four or five large rooms (two living rooms, dining room, big kitchen with another large dining space adjacent, billiards room) and two outdoor places where it's very pleasant to sit. Noise from the road doesn't really reach the house. There is a croquet set, badminton, a basketball hoop, bat and balls....and big lawns to play on. The woods surround the property and are nice for walking in next to the stream, and a pristine lake, with great swimming, is a ten-minute drive. The hosts took pains to set up the secluded second living room on the first floor, for use as a spacious and private bedroom for an elderly family member.

Here for a second year and had another wonderful vacation. This house is perfect for a lot of families with kids. There is enough space that even when little ones get up at 5:30 am, you don't wake the rest of the house up, so that different schedules can miraculously be accomodated. Kids can spread out, play and be loud while adults can have some space too. Bring a lot of people and you will make this expansive home a very cheerful place to be. Kitchen is also amazingly well-stocked for cooking.

Owners are also very responsive to issues, and very organized in all their transactions with you.

Our family stayed at this lovely farmhouse on two occasions. It’s a fantastic place to stay and has a wonderful family atmosphere. The house is so roomey.........it has a great room for dinning, watching TV and playing games, a library/parlor, game room and FIVE bedrooms. Our family ranged in age from 8 to 75 and ALL found enjoyment. The owners even accomodated our dogs. We enjoyed the woods behind the house and the state forest just up the road. The kitchen is incredible. It includes two full ovens, lots of cooking utensils and even an assortment of herbs and spices. We plan to make this home the venue for our annual family winter vacation. I’d highly recommend selecting this vacation rental!

We rented this house with two other couples, plus five kids and a dog, and it met our needs perfectly. The layout of the house is ideal for a group. The bedrooms are all upstairs and separated from the living space. The newer part of the downstairs, with a world class kitchen open to the "great room", provided ample space for the whole group be together. The chefs, the puzzle-doers, and the movie-watchers could all interact easily. And there is also a cozy sitting room in the older part of the house for a little quiet time when needed.

The location is very rural and private, while still within an easy drive of skiing and other attractions. And it is conveniently located within 10 minutes of both the Taconic Parkway and the Mass Pike.

And not least, the owners are quite easy to deal with. We have rented many houses through HomeAway and CyberRentals in the past, and an accommodating owner makes a big difference. We got prompt, friendly answers to e-mails, the lease agreement and price were very reasonable, and the property was as promised and better. When we arrived, we found a welcome note and a bottle of wine on the kitchen table--which was a nice touch.

We would gladly rent this house again.

I stayed in this house over New Years and it was so great! Clean and well kept, was easily and comfortably able to accomodate 12 people. Lots of unique collectibles in the house make for interesting decoration. Full kitchen with two ovens and lots of counter space in the new part of the house. My favorite part was their unparalleled collection of movies and board games, both of which kept us occupied for a long weekend with out snow.

Highly recommend staying at this house. Can't beat the price!

We just celebrated Christmas with our extended family of 10 (3 children, 7 adults) in the farmhouse for 5 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. The interior of the house is a satisfying combination of spacious rooms with a cozy atmosphere. The wood stoves in both living rooms were very nice to gather around, the kitchen provided more than ample space and utensils for large meal preparations. Although we did not get lucky enough for a white Christmas, we did explore the woods. Following the stream up hill was lots of fun for the older kids, and the swing set and yard toys were a big hit for the little one. When inside, we were presented with an amazing collection of books, movies, and games for all ages plus a piano and a pool table.

Nearby (just three miles away) is a lovely conservation area where we enjoyed short trail walks with the kids, and driving through this scenic area of New England provided a nice excursion as well.

The owners, Monica & Bill, have a great attention to detail with regard to preparing the house for guests, with provisions such as plentiful towels, sheets, blankets, and pillows, basic kitchen staples (coffee, tea, spices), as well as special touches like Christmas cookie cutters, Christmas tree decorations, Christmas songbooks. We were in want of nothing! It had the comfort of staying at your grandmother's house. Very welcoming. I would definitely recommend this property to others looking for a Christmas getaway.

My two sisters and I and 7(!) children had a wonderful fall weekend here. The photos don't do justice to the house, it's beautiful inside and out, and there was much hiking by the creek and exploring to be done. Also a wonderful library of books throughout for quiet afternoons. We had a blissful bucolic time.

We spent nearly two weeks in August at the Berkshire Retreat. The house was shared by our matriach and 3 siblings with their spouses and children. The house accomodated this crowd beautifully with enough space to spread out. It was perfect for kids with the large lawn, innumerable board games, croquet set, pool table, access to Queechy lake and many bats and balls! The kitchen was also fantastic for cooking and had everything you could possible want to cook with and in. The owners were friendly and helpful and easily accessible. We love the area and had no trouble filling our days with both cultural activities as well as wonderful walks in the woods. Would highly recommend this place for large groups!