Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House
Apartment in Hudson, NY
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
Although this is a new listing on VRBO ,we are not strangers to renting and managing apartments. We have rented this and two other apartments in the building on long term leases since 2007. This apartment is very bright thanks to 3 large windows facing the street and 4 windows on the side facing the garden which is a rarity on Warren Street.
The apartment offers a complete kitchen including a large oven, dishwasher, microwave and all the necessary utensils to prepare breakfast,lunch and diner should you decide to eat in. The kitchen island offers seating for two and the dining table seats 6 adult comfortably.
The large bedroom offers a king size bed, flat screen tv and plenty of storage .
This apartment is perfectly suited for the business traveler or a vacation stay in Hudson .
My family and I live in the ground floor apartment and assure you that we will answer and address any questions or issues promptly.
A bit of history:
This grand Federal style house at 216-220 Warren Street was originally built, probably in the last decade of the 18th century, for Thomas Jenkins, who is believed to have been the richest of the original Proprietors. It was Thomas who, with his brother Seth, set out from Nantucket in 1783 to find a safe harbor for their vessels and those of other seafaring men from New England and found and purchased Claverack Landing. Tradition has it that, in the good Quaker community that was early Hudson, Thomas Jenkins was considered to be 'somewhat aristocratic' and was roundly criticized for the ostentation of his palatial home.
In her Colonial Restoration and Old Upper Hudson Walking Tours, first published in 1984, Mrs. Granvil Hills tells us that 'the house was later divided into 2 dwellings.' It is definitely two dwellings today, but it is not entirely clear when the division happened. In 1848, more than half a century after it was built, the house became a school for young ladies. What Anna Bradbury has to say about the school in her History of the City of Hudson suggests that it had already been divided at that point.
In 1848 the Misses Peake established a 'Young Ladies Seminary,' that for more than thirty years attracted the patronage of the best people of the city and vicinity. It was located at Number 216 Warren street with a fine schoolroom in the adjoining dwelling. Miss Elizabeth Peake, the head of the institution, was a person of superior mind and culture, and was the author of two very excellent books, one 'Pen Pictures of Europe,' and the other a 'History of the German Emperors,' which necessitated research in the great libraries of Germany, and exhibited great ability.
In 1881, George Power, who owned the New York and Hudson Steamboat Company, the Hudson and Athens Ferry, and the Hudson and Catskill Ferry,This grand Federal style house at 216-220 Warren Street was originally built, probably in the last decade of the 18th century, for Thomas Jenkins, who is believed to have been the richest of the original Proprietors. It was Thomas who, with his brother Seth, set out from Nantucket in 1783 to find a safe harbor for their vessels and those of other seafaring men from New England and found and purchased Claverack Landing. Tradition has it that, in the good Quaker community that was early Hudson, Thomas Jenkins was considered to be 'somewhat aristocratic' and was roundly criticized for the ostentation of his palatial home.
In her Colonial Restoration and Old Upper Hudson Walking Tours, first published in 1984, Mrs. Granvil Hills tells us that 'the house was later divided into 2 dwellings.' It is definitely two dwellings today, but it is not entirely clear when the division happened. In 1848, more than half a century after it was built, the house became a school for young ladies. What Anna Bradbury has to say about the school in her History of the City of Hudson suggests that it had already been divided at that point.
In 1848 the Misses Peake established a 'Young Ladies Seminary,' that for more than thirty years attracted the patronage of the best people of the city and vicinity. It was located at Number 216 Warren street with a fine schoolroom in the adjoining dwelling. Miss Elizabeth Peake, the head of the institution, was a person of superior mind and culture, and was the author of two very excellent books, one 'Pen Pictures of Europe,' and the other a 'History of the German Emperors,' which necessitated research in the great libraries of Germany, and exhibited great ability.
In 1881, George Power, who owned the New York and Hudson Steamboat Company, the Hudson and Athens Ferry, and the Hudson and Catskill Ferry, moved from 400 State Street, where he had lived since 1865, to this house. Power was probably, in his time, one of the richest men in Hudson, and, according to the 1880 census, his household consisted of six adults besides himself--his wife, Adeline; four grown children, Emily (40), Ada (24), Kate (22), and Frank (18); and his widowed sister Mary Gaul--so it's hard to imagine that he would move from a building of such considerable size to half a house on Warren Street.
Power seemed to have had a curious penchant--perhaps because there were so many women in his household--for living in buildings that had been occupied by schools for young women. Before he bought 400 State Street and made it his home, the building had been the Reverend J. B. Hague's Hudson Female Academy, and he moved to this house on Warren Street soon after it ceased being the Misses Peake's Young Ladies Seminary.
In 1894, all or part of 216-220 Warren Street became the Howard Hotel, and so it remained until 1944.
Some time after the Howard Hotel closed in 1944, the building where Savoia is now located was added, and a bar opened there named for Hudson's most notorious home-based industry.
The building that started out as the grandest house in Hudson went through hard times in the 1980s and 1990s, but today, at more than two hundred years of age, it survives and thrives, although clearly as two separate and distinct parts.
The apartment offers a complete kitchen including a large oven, dishwasher, microwave and all the necessary utensils to prepare breakfast,lunch and diner should you decide to eat in. The kitchen island offers seating for two and the dining table seats 6 adult comfortably.
The large bedroom offers a king size bed, flat screen tv and plenty of storage .
This apartment is perfectly suited for the business traveler or a vacation stay in Hudson .
My family and I live in the ground floor apartment and assure you that we will answer and address any questions or issues promptly.
A bit of history:
This grand Federal style house at 216-220 Warren Street was originally built, probably in the last decade of the 18th century, for Thomas Jenkins, who is believed to have been the richest of the original Proprietors. It was Thomas who, with his brother Seth, set out from Nantucket in 1783 to find a safe harbor for their vessels and those of other seafaring men from New England and found and purchased Claverack Landing. Tradition has it that, in the good Quaker community that was early Hudson, Thomas Jenkins was considered to be 'somewhat aristocratic' and was roundly criticized for the ostentation of his palatial home.
In her Colonial Restoration and Old Upper Hudson Walking Tours, first published in 1984, Mrs. Granvil Hills tells us that 'the house was later divided into 2 dwellings.' It is definitely two dwellings today, but it is not entirely clear when the division happened. In 1848, more than half a century after it was built, the house became a school for young ladies. What Anna Bradbury has to say about the school in her History of the City of Hudson suggests that it had already been divided at that point.
In 1848 the Misses Peake established a 'Young Ladies Seminary,' that for more than thirty years attracted the patronage of the best people of the city and vicinity. It was located at Number 216 Warren street with a fine schoolroom in the adjoining dwelling. Miss Elizabeth Peake, the head of the institution, was a person of superior mind and culture, and was the author of two very excellent books, one 'Pen Pictures of Europe,' and the other a 'History of the German Emperors,' which necessitated research in the great libraries of Germany, and exhibited great ability.
In 1881, George Power, who owned the New York and Hudson Steamboat Company, the Hudson and Athens Ferry, and the Hudson and Catskill Ferry,This grand Federal style house at 216-220 Warren Street was originally built, probably in the last decade of the 18th century, for Thomas Jenkins, who is believed to have been the richest of the original Proprietors. It was Thomas who, with his brother Seth, set out from Nantucket in 1783 to find a safe harbor for their vessels and those of other seafaring men from New England and found and purchased Claverack Landing. Tradition has it that, in the good Quaker community that was early Hudson, Thomas Jenkins was considered to be 'somewhat aristocratic' and was roundly criticized for the ostentation of his palatial home.
In her Colonial Restoration and Old Upper Hudson Walking Tours, first published in 1984, Mrs. Granvil Hills tells us that 'the house was later divided into 2 dwellings.' It is definitely two dwellings today, but it is not entirely clear when the division happened. In 1848, more than half a century after it was built, the house became a school for young ladies. What Anna Bradbury has to say about the school in her History of the City of Hudson suggests that it had already been divided at that point.
In 1848 the Misses Peake established a 'Young Ladies Seminary,' that for more than thirty years attracted the patronage of the best people of the city and vicinity. It was located at Number 216 Warren street with a fine schoolroom in the adjoining dwelling. Miss Elizabeth Peake, the head of the institution, was a person of superior mind and culture, and was the author of two very excellent books, one 'Pen Pictures of Europe,' and the other a 'History of the German Emperors,' which necessitated research in the great libraries of Germany, and exhibited great ability.
In 1881, George Power, who owned the New York and Hudson Steamboat Company, the Hudson and Athens Ferry, and the Hudson and Catskill Ferry, moved from 400 State Street, where he had lived since 1865, to this house. Power was probably, in his time, one of the richest men in Hudson, and, according to the 1880 census, his household consisted of six adults besides himself--his wife, Adeline; four grown children, Emily (40), Ada (24), Kate (22), and Frank (18); and his widowed sister Mary Gaul--so it's hard to imagine that he would move from a building of such considerable size to half a house on Warren Street.
Power seemed to have had a curious penchant--perhaps because there were so many women in his household--for living in buildings that had been occupied by schools for young women. Before he bought 400 State Street and made it his home, the building had been the Reverend J. B. Hague's Hudson Female Academy, and he moved to this house on Warren Street soon after it ceased being the Misses Peake's Young Ladies Seminary.
In 1894, all or part of 216-220 Warren Street became the Howard Hotel, and so it remained until 1944.
Some time after the Howard Hotel closed in 1944, the building where Savoia is now located was added, and a bar opened there named for Hudson's most notorious home-based industry.
The building that started out as the grandest house in Hudson went through hard times in the 1980s and 1990s, but today, at more than two hundred years of age, it survives and thrives, although clearly as two separate and distinct parts.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Hudson, NY
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Reviews
10.0
We were looking for a rental near a wedding in Catskill and found this lovely apartment. The proprietor was very responsive and accessing the unit was easy and no-fuss. All the details inside are lovingly selected and the unit is very well-maintained. The towels were fluffy and the sheets were soft -- we slept so well! Hudson itself and the surrounding area is SO charming. We found several delightful things to do at and in between wedding events, including dining at Feast & Floret (downtown Hudson), exploring Art Omi (about 20 minutes from downtown Hudson), walking the trail around Lake Taghkanic (about 1/2 hour drive outside Hudson), and taking an amazing barrel tour and tasting at Hillrock distillery (near Lake Taghkanic). Other highlights included fantastic coffee and pastries in downtown coffee bars and an amazing drop-in morning Yoga session at Sadhana Yoga on our way out of town. Hudson was easy to get to on the train from New York, just a two hour ride. Highly, highly recommended for a peaceful getaway vacation!
10.0
Very nice property, large open living area and kitchen, and beautiful historic furniture. The location is great and walking distance to all the restaurants and shops in Hudson. Property manager lives on site and is very responsive. We will stay here again when we come back into Hudson.
8.0
Fabulous location. I love the keyless entry.
Communication with host was easy, and although I didn’t need to contact her, I think I would have received a rapid response.
Beautiful building, and the apartment was spacious. There is a slight shabbiness to the living room.
Overall, a very good stay.
6.0
Great location, the property has signs of wear and tear, the tub area suffers mildewed grout. the towel bar hanging off the wall. The listing says washer and dryer, should say the units are in the basement and you have to pay to use them. OK for the price.
10.0
We loved the apartment. It had everything we needed, owner was great at communicating. Location right on Warren was excellent. Owner also has two really cool dogs that we got to pet. All around a great stay.
10.0
Have stayed several times and have already booked for next year!
10.0
Great location in the city for walking and parking. Good amenities. Enter/exit process was good.
10.0
We could not have asked for more- inviting, peaceful, clean, and an ideal location for a Hudson getaway. Thank you for providing us with a weekend to remember!
10.0
Excellent
10.0
What a wonderful experience! Our weekend stay here was perfection. The apartment was clean, bright and airy and location was supreme. We pulled in Friday before lunch and didn’t have to start the car until Sunday when we left. Walking to all the shops and restaurants was exactly what we wanted to do. Communication with Fabrice was clear and easy as well. We went with another couple and we all agreed we would like to return here for another stay.wouldn’t change a thing!
10.0
Very spacious and lovely apartment with lots of natural light. Old building that has been beautifully renovated and near all the nice parts of Warren Street. Has a lovely little fenced in yard that makes it feel more quiet and private. Could walk to anything in town. Host was very accessible and responsive.
10.0
Wonderful property and close to everything!
10.0
This 18th-century house has a rarity on Warren Street: a side yard with trees. It was great being in the middle of things and yet come home to a quiet oasis.
10.0
Nice apartment, great light, easy to get around. Well appointed.
10.0
This apartment was everything we needed for our short stay in Hudson. Everything was very clean, the bed was extremely comfortable. The location was perfect with access to the beautiful, Warren Street. Highly recommend!
10.0
Fabrice was a great host. The apartment was in a central location in town where you could walk to everything. The place was very clean and had every amenity.
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
10.0
We loved how convenient the location was. We could walk to restaurants, breweries and shops.
The apartment itself was spacious, had everything you needed, and the hostess was very responsive hostess with an easy check in / check out process. The only thing to make note of is that there are apartments above and below you. This is a very historic building so sometimes you can hear footsteps or other people. It didn't bother us but I could see if you are a light sleeper, you can wake up to footsteps above if you are trying to sleep in. I would imagine this is the case for lots of properties in Hudson since it is such a historic town.
I highly recommend this place to stay and next time we’re in Hudson, we’ll be here!
8.0
This was the first time we visited Hudson
The property location was great The apartment was nicely furnished spacious and we enjoyed our stay
10.0
The Jenkins House was very nice. Clean, comfortable, and more spacious than it looks in photos. Lots of character as well. Very well equipped, with a good kitchen. Our host was very responsive to any questions we had, getting back to me within minutes. The property is in the heart of downtown Hudson and walkable to most everything. Plenty of shopping and dining options within a couple of blocks, lots lots more within half a mile. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to friends and family.
10.0
Awesome place, large, clean, and in a great location. Felt very welcomed and will be back in the future.
10.0
Beautiful apartment that is perfectly situated, making downtown walkable. Had a historic feel with all the modern upgrades
10.0
The apartment is beautiful and comfortable. It is large and preserved so well. The location is great! Right near so many restaurants and stores. The owner is also so kind and responsive. They even had waters in the fridge. When we come back I would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!
10.0
Loved every minute of our stay here! The place is only one bedroom but is so open, airy, and well decorated that it feels larger. The Murphy bed in the wall is a bonus if you have an extra person. Highly recommend the place!
10.0
Just a lovely property in a late 18th century building. It has all the modern amenities with historic charms. The wide plank floors, oh the stories they could tell. You are in the heart of Hudson on the street that has everything. Also, great jump off spot to the rest of the upper Hudson Valley.
10.0
In the heart of Hudson, the property was spacious, close to everything, clean, and had nice touches like Nespresso, water/seltzer in the fridge, etc. Def would recommend.
10.0
Very nice place. Clean and quiet. Fabrice was easy to reach by phone.
10.0
Great place, good kitchen, good water pressure. No complaints.
10.0
Excellent
This guest did not leave a written review.
10.0
Cutest apartment in Hudson
Everything was easy & charming. I loved the scene out of the windows. Thanks so much!
10.0
great stay
as advertised clean and neat, had nice treat of coffee/epresso and water/seltzer in fridge, great location
10.0
AWESOME!
Great town, awesome people and location. Apartment was to die for, SEVEN windows, tons of natural light, great location on the Main Street but not in the center of it all.
Wonderfully decorated with upscale decor, towels and linens. The bed was incredibly comfortable. Full kitchen with a great neptesso machine and all the kitchen items one would need.. Host was always available. Keyless (keypad) entry was so convenient. Other residents were not noisy at all. Building was very secure and we parked on the street right out front.
Absolutely loved it and a superb value for the price.. Highly recommended!
Thx Fabrice! 🤗🌹
10.0
Wonderful stay!
The property was just what we needed for a weekend in Hudson!
10.0
perfect stay
Loved it!!
easy check-in, great location, very charming one-bedroom with great light and lots of charm - clean, comfortable, well-equipped.
would stay here again in a heartbeat.
10.0
Look no further, book this place!
My wife and I have stayed in 15-20 vacation rentals the past 12-15 years, and this one instantly became our favorite. The apartment was clean, comfortable, quiet, and very tastefully furnished and decorated. The location is within 2 blocks of numerous bars and restaurants. Finding a close free parking spot on the street was never a problem. The keyless entry was also a nice feature. Fabrice was always quick to reply to our questions, and very promptly repaired a thermostat that had stopped working. We highly recommend this apartment!
10.0
Gorgeous rental in the heart of Hudson. Elegantly decorated and appointed. We'll surely rent again
We booked this space for our folks and our sister when we hosted our son's wedding. Unfortunately our folks cancelled at the last minute due to covid. Our sis had such a wonderful experience that we will try to rent again soon, to share the joy with our parents when they're healthy. It was just too lovely to miss.
10.0
Hudson
Amazing location, spacious and clean. Our stay here was perfect for a wedding in town.
10.0
Amazing stay
It could not have been better on every account. The biggest most comfortable bed ever. Quality everything from kitchen to bath to library.
10.0
Just perfect!
Perfect location. We had friends staying around Hudson and they said ours was the absolute best! Highly recommend!!
10.0
Great experience
Great space; great location; great communications! Hope to return someday.
10.0
Relaxing getaway
Quaint town with beautiful views nearby. Convenient and lovely apartment very well located
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Hudson?
The average price for a rental in Hudson is $313 per night. This rental is $41 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House pet friendly?
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What amenities are available at Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.