Private Luxury Country Mansion, Pets, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Hike, 1 hr NYC.
House in Harriman, NY
25 guests · 8 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Stay with us at the historic Orchard Hill Estate. Our unforgettable 7,000 sq ft. country mansion is less than 1 hour from NYC, CT, PA, and 25 minutes to NJ. Centrally located and convenient to the tri-state area.
Built 1859, Orchard Hill Estate offers countless amenities, pool, hot tub, fire pit, ping pong table, wood-burning stove, baby grand piano, & so much more on 5.25 beautiful secluded acres. Hi-speed Wi-Fi mesh network & dedicated workspace. Orchard Hill is the perfect blend of old-world charm & the latest technology.
Wake in our comfortable beds to glorious sunrises over forested mountains. Watch the country sky turn ablaze with the setting sun as nightfall brings countless stars. One hour from NYC. Close to Greenwood Lake, Boats, Jet Ski Rentals, Hiking, and Lakes. Wedding, Events. Welcome Home.
WHY BOOK? Orchard Hill Estate is our family home & it's like none other in the Lower Hudson Valley. We truly care about making your stay special, memorable & relaxing. You're booking both a home & a host who is there for you. Read our reviews.
THE WHAT: Orchard Hill is perfect for everyone: Vacations, Getaways, Reunions, Families, Corporate Retreats, Weddings, Events, Skiing, Great for Remote Work,(#LBGTQ-friendly). Loads of space, privacy, & peacefulness.
WHERE: We are 37 miles to NYC (under 1 hr), near West Point, Harriman State Park, Woodbury Commons, Renaissance Faire, Sugar Loaf, Storm King, LEGOland, Numerous lakes, boating, ice skating & more. Farms and fruit picking, wineries, golf at Jack Nicklaus designed Mansion Ridge, Hike, Leaf Peeping and much more. There is so much to do that the Lower Hudson Valley is one of the most desired vacation spots in the US.
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1. WELCOME TO OUR HOME! It brings us great joy to share our home with you.
Orchard Hill is set on over 5.25 ACRES, Close enough to be convenient but far enough to gaze at countless stars in the darkened night sky. BREATHTAKING VIEWS of OPEN SKIES & sounds of nature. Privacy inside & out. Did we mention we are PET-FRIENDLY?
There is plenty of space to relax in style with your friends & family for the holidays or a getaway. Events & weddings are allowed with prior approval (see section on events). We welcome all people. #LGBTQ-Friendly.
2. ABOUT THE HOME: Inside our farmhouse mansion, you will enjoy old & new. The home features an intimate living room with original hand-carved moldings & wide-board floors, a formal dining room with plenty of seating as well as a large gatherings room perfect for a small wedding/party with an attached sunroom & wrap-around balconies. Our living room has a 100 year old BABY GRAND PIANO. Feel free to relax & play some music.
There are THREE FIREPLACES including a WOOD BURNING STOVE for winter ambiance & extra warmth. Great place to get cozy with friends & a bottle of wine.
Our farmhouse has FOUR BALCONIES & TWO ENCLOSED PORCHES. Great for enjoying your early morning coffee while watching the sunrise or for an evening cup of tea while watching the sunsets.
Like to COOK?, Orchard Hill is the perfect place to dine with your friends. Our kitchen is FULLY STOCKED with cookware, utensils, linens, towels, spices & condiments for your use, though you are welcome to bring your own. Love to BBQ? We have two propane GRILLS. Enjoy BBQing at the 45'x25' pool, it is one of our favorite things to do in the summer. If you like to BBQ in the winter, do not fear! We have a grill close to the house.
3: BEDROOMS: Our 3-story home can SLEEP up to 25 adults. There are 7 very comfortable bedrooms with plush beds & unique sleep-enhancing toppers. 5 full bathrooms. Our sunkissed room converts to an 8th bedroom. The first-floor bedroom is WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE with a wheelchair-accessible bathroom & roll-in shower. This area of the home is perfect for older relatives who may not be able to climb one of our four staircases leading to the bedrooms on the second & third floors. Guests love our third-floor bedrooms.
4. THE GROUNDS: Our POOL is fenced & VERY PRIVATE: located in the back of the house: a pool house with games & pool toys. Here, you will also find our YEAR ROUND HOT TUB. Next to the pool area, we have a small ORCHARD of apple, pear, peach & walnut trees. At the far rear of the backyard, is our FIRE PIT. The seating was built with repurposed treated wood (yes, this wood is from the 1800s).
The front of the house also has a lot to offer. You will enjoy walking down the steps of the front of the house to sit by our STONE FOUNTAIN (fountain colors change at night). Our fountain is teeming with flowering water lilies and lotus plants. The bluestone steps are a theme throughout the property.
5. PERKS FOR PARENTS: Our home is perfect for a large family, family reunions, or a trip with grandparents. Our family room opens into a small patio area, which is also connected to the front entrance, in case anyone has a hard time with steps! The kitchen, dining room, living room & our two covered porches are also wheelchair accessible so no one has to feel left out.
Another great feature is that our house is so large & there is plenty of privacy for parents. Our dormitory-style bedroom is the perfect room for siblings, cousins, or friends. We have 6 other more private bedrooms for parents who would like some space from the children. Our entertainment room can be set up for arts & crafts or games, just let us know & we would be happy to accommodate you & your family no matter what your needs are.
6. Summertime: We have a very large 25' x 45' inground pool (gated). Enjoy during the day & swim at night under the stars (the pool is lit with colorful lights). We have all kinds of floats, tables, chairs, recliners, umbrellas & of course the HOT TUB (everyone loves the hot tub). We have 2 BBQ Grills.
Make S'mores in our firepit (try using a peanut butter cup instead of regular chocolate...it's a favorite! We have Badminton, Corn Hole, Basketball and more all there for your use.
7. CORPORATE RETREATS: Corporations LOVE Orchard Hill. Many come back year after year. Our Gatherings room, 900 sq ft of completely open space with an attached 300 sq ft room, can be tailored with tables & chairs to your business needs. We have a GIG-SPEED WiFi MESH NETWORK that extends to the large pool, hot tub & grounds. HBO, Showtime, Starz, Sports packages can be watched on all of our TV's: 75" Smart TV in living room w/surround sound, 75" TV with Chromecast & HDMI ports w/ Surround Sound in Entertainment room (great for presentations & breakout sessions) & main BR. We can provide you recommendations for personal & private chefs, catering, yoga, masseuse, etc.
8. PETS: ($100 per pet). Pets must be pre-approved by the host.
9. POOL & FOUNTAIN: The pool, pool house & fountain are open seasonally. We open the pool around Memorial Day & close it shortly after Labor Day. The pool may be open earlier or later depending on the season. The fountain is closed during the late fall & winter months.
10. GUEST POLICY: No one but booked guests are allowed on the property without prior approval. The 1st (5) overnight guests are included in the base price. Each additional guest is $100 per/night. Day guests are subject to a fee of $75/person with prior approval. We must have a contact number for you in case of an emergency. Changes to guest fees are subject to the same terms of the entire reservation cancellation policy.
11. ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: 4pm check in, 11am check out. Early check-in & late check-out fee starts at $300+ or 50% of the nightly rate. Alterations to check in & check out are not available during the summer season.
12. ADD ON’s: Firewood: for Fire Pit $30/night for up to use of a 3-4 hour fire, Daily housekeeping, Personal Chef services, Masseuse, Caterers, etc.
13. EVENTS & WEDDINGS: You may hold events (weddings, bachelorette parties, corporate & yoga retreats, etc.) at the house for an additional event fee & prior approval. Holding an event at the house is subject to different pricing & rules/regulations. We have referrals for everything you might need for your event. Weddings are a 3 night minimum unless prior discussion and approval. Security deposit for weddings is $5,000, Housekeeping starts at $550.
14. MISC & Cancellation Policies:
• As Premier Hosts, we strive to ensure that your stay will be extra special. Let us know if there is anything that we can do to help make your stay memorable & if there are any special needs.
• There are 8 fire extinguishers, a first aid kit on 1st floor & a buoy at the pool.
• Though at times we may have a strict or no-cancellation policy, we understand situations can change & will consider each case individually as well as allow a credit or postponement.
• The area is wooded & we are very close to 47,000 acres of forever-green Harriman State Park. We have wildlife. To keep our furry, feathered & flying outdoor friends from joining the fun inside, our doors have self-closing hinges. Please do not prop the doors open.
•Security Deposit: Bookings have a $2,000 security deposit. Security deposits will be added to your reservation after you book. All security deposits will be refunded back to you through VRBO (minus if/any VRBO fees).
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Harriman, NY
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Abbe and Jeff were the best hosts for my brother’s bachelor party weekend. The house itself is perfectly vintage, with lots of charming character, absolutely tons of space, everything you could imagine for a chill summer weekend.
The pool was clean, spacious, and the pool area + grill were a perfect setup for making your own food. The yard was a sunny place to chill, lounge, enjoy the sun, and enjoy lawn games, and the house itself was stocked with all the amenities you need. I was thoroughly impressed!
The amount of beds was crucial to housing everyone under the same roof – and the indoor rec room was the perfect place to cheer on the Olympic Games.
The location is situated just south of Newburgh, adjacent to Storm King and Harriman State Park. You are both completely in a rural feeling, even though you are in the accessible suburbs, only an hour and a half away from New York City. We golfed at a beautiful course only 5 minutes from the house!
Abbe and Jeff were wonderfully communicative. We got along fantastically, and I was so grateful to them for a very thorough explanation of what to expect from the house, including a personal tour around the property. We didn’t use the barn, but the barn looks absolutely stunning for any other type of event.
Overall, this was the perfect weekend to relax just outside of New York with a bunch of my favorite people. Many thanks to Abbe and Jeff for being such gracious and communicative hosts throughout the entire process.
10.0 / 10.0
Our extended family (15 people and 2 dogs) stayed at this property for the fourth of July 2023 week. We all had a great time. From the beginning, all went well. The house was spotless. The kids spend much of the time in the pool, which they cleaned daily. Abbe and Jeff stopped by to see if we needed anything, and left useful notes (eg what switches turned on which lights; good place to eat in the neighborhood).
We would highly recommend this for a relaxing stay.
10.0 / 10.0
We had 17 for Thanksgiving and this was the perfect place. Everything was as advertised and Abbe and Jeff are the best hosts we’ve had in over 15 rentals. Game room was fantastic for our ping pong tournament!
10.0 / 10.0
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Orchard Hill Estate this July. We were a group of 14, ages 10-75. There was something for everyone. The pool was great- we sat by it day and when it was lit up at night it was a nice place to hangout. The kids game room was awesome- tons of space for board games, ping pong and video games- so spacious! Fun for all of the cousins to share one big room! Really nice to be somewhere where the whole family can sit and share a meal together, the dining room fit us all. Nice neighborhood for a walk. The house and hosts were welcoming- nicely decorated. The AC was fantastic on the more hot/humid days. Would be nice to visit again anytime of year. Thank you to the hosts, Jeff and Abbe- you were both very responsive.
10.0 / 10.0
My husband and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Abbe's exquisite home for our wedding weekend, surrounded by our dearest friends. From the moment we arrived, we were swept off our feet by the warm and genuine hospitality that Abbe extended to us. The entire experience was nothing short of magical, leaving us with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Upon our arrival, Abbe greeted us with a heartfelt welcome. She took the time to give us a comprehensive tour of her beautiful home, ensuring that we felt comfortable and well-acquainted with every corner of the space. The attention to detail and thoughtfulness that Abbe put into the presentation of her home truly made us feel like we were stepping into a fairy tale.
One of the standout aspects of our stay was Abbe's responsiveness. At every step of our journey, from the initial booking to our departure, Abbe was just a message or a call away. Her quick and helpful responses to any questions we had reassured us that we were in good hands, allowing us to fully relax and focus on enjoying our special weekend.It was especially comforting to know that Abbe was nearby and willing to lend a helping hand if needed.
In sum, our experience at Abbe's home was nothing short of exceptional. Her warm and welcoming demeanor, combined with the impeccable setting she provided, made our wedding weekend an unforgettable and heartwarming experience.
-A & J
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely stay at large and clean home with great kitchen and pool area. Lots of room for everyone and attentive hosts
10.0 / 10.0
Jeff and Abbie are superb host. The house is amazing and comfortable and very large to host our family of 25. We had a great time there celebrating my sons graduation. Jeff and Abbie went above and beyond answering all my calls and text with every question or concern we had. We were able to enjoy my sons graduation party at the house with so much room to play cornhole, and hangout. The Pool Room was great for those family members that wanted to stay out a little later without disturbing everyone else asleep. We took advantage of the pool and hot tub. I cannot thank you enough Jeff and Abbie for being amazing host. Also, having the fire and doing s’mores at night was great. Great stay for our sons West Point Graduation and such a memorable time.
I highly highly recommend this place and these amazing host.
Thank You
10.0 / 10.0
Abbe made it easy to stay here. She was super accommodating and answered all of our questions. The house is well stocked for entertaining: serving trays, large bowls, bar cart. Check in and check out was a breeze.
It was a wonderful weekend with the entire family under one roof.
10.0 / 10.0
I had a dream weekend celebrating my 30th birthday with a group of my closest friends. Abbe and Jeff were lovely to communicate with and made sure things went smoothly. They were quick to answer questions, provided many details about the property and surrounding area, and even helped suggest restaurants and private chefs in the area. When we arrived, they made sure everything was set up in the house, including ensuring we knew where things were and that we had adequate internet (since many of us worked remotely on Friday from the house). We were also able to bring our pups with us, which made the experience even better and more convenient. The house is even better in person, especially the piano room. The hot tub was nice and big, the rooms were spacious, and the house was the perfect size overall for our group. I would suggest this house for any large family or group gathering, and would love to return again in the summer to make use of the massive outdoor space with the fountain. Thanks for a great weekend!
10.0 / 10.0
Great home for our West Point visit. The teens had a blast with the ping pong table. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit for smores. The Kitchen was incredibly stocked for our home cooking. Lots of bedrooms and bathroom combinations to accommodate our group. Abbe and Jeff are prompt with all communication and the town of Monroe has multiple places that offer discounts if you are staying in the house!
10.0 / 10.0
Abbe and her husband were incredibly welcoming to myself and my group. Their home is incredibly well located - an easy 1.5 hr drive from the city (shorter without traffic) and just an hour by bus or train. I highly recommend visiting in fall. The trees are beautiful and the house is incredibly cozy with a wood burning stove and hot tub outside. My friends and I spent the weekend going on hikes (a short drive from the house), playing games in the living room and those who like shopping had time to take a pit stop at the nearby Woodbury Commons.
Abbe is well connected within the town and gave us an incredibly comprehensive list of restaurants and activities to check out during our stay.
Orange Hill Estate is a rare find - if you have a large group this home will be perfect for you.
10.0 / 10.0
Abby and Jeff where absolutely amazing to work with. They helped me with a 40th birthday event that was everything we wanted it to be. Their event room was the perfect size and location within the house and was easy to separate the rest of the house where our family and I stayed. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and so is the home. Abby and Jeff pay attention to all the details you could possibly thing of, they went over the house and all the features beforehand and during check in. They really just made this memorable for all involved and I'm so thankful for all their help and support. Can't wait to visit their home in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful property in the splendor of New York's Hudson Valley. Our wonderful hosts were minuets away if we needed them & had suggestions for chefs, bartenders or caterers in the area. The initial meeting & overview of the home was welcoming & informative. The 200 year old home & property were everything promised and more. Art work, plants and antique furniture make it a splendid yet homey and comfortable space. We were a party of 18 lifelong friends celebrating a milestone birthday over a long fall weekend. The kitchen is spacious & was a joy to use. (A lot of great food came out of there!) Dining room fit everyone without crowding or a "kids table" required. The group of us had such an amazing time we are talking about making it an annual event. Truly a lovely old home on a hill!
10.0 / 10.0
Abbe was very communicative and made the whole experience easy. We were a group of 7 and had LOTS of space to spread out, with a nice kitchen where we easily made meals and common rooms where we congregated. The house is lovely with perfectly sized rooms, comfortable beds, lots of bathrooms, etc. and a great hot tub for this chilly October weather. Honestly, everything was so EASY here, and we spent our weekend having fun with our friends. Harriman State Park is so close too so again, easy to go for a hike.
Highly recommend Abbe, Jeff, and Shana's wonderful house and would absolutely stay there again given the opportunity.
1.0 / 10.0
House is fine and accommodates over 20 people but hosts will charge you for everything to the point that the final bill is much more expensive than you planned for. Checking out is also stressful. Hosts will check the entire house and it takes at least one hour before you’re able to leave. They made a good amount of money on me. Not worth it.
10.0 / 10.0
Our extended family of 16 had plenty of room to relax and enjoy our time together. There are many wonderful activities to do in the area, and the large pool was enjoyed by all. Abbe and Jeff were very helpful and accommodating to our needs.
10.0 / 10.0
Abbe and Jeff are the best hosts I've ever had. I've stayed at many places but this one is by far the best place anyone can stay at. World class service, everything was spotless; the hosts were always available to help. Will definitely be staying again!
10.0 / 10.0
Magical family reunion
It was a dream to be able to stay together at Abbe and Jeff’s gorgeous home. The house was pristine, yet cozy and comfortable. It lended itself perfectly to our large multigenerational family. The pool was spectacular. We enjoyed large family style meals together. There are so many great spaces throughout the house to be able to come together and spend time together. The bedrooms were perfect. Abbe and Jeff were incredibly gracious, helpful, and accommodating. It couldn’t have been a more wonderful stay in a gorgeous setting.
10.0 / 10.0
A great family home!
The location and layout of the home is perfect for family gatherings. Our family loved the pool and hot tub. It is a short drive to West Point. Abbe and Jeff are attentive, involved hosts.
10.0 / 10.0
Family weekend
The property worked out great for a 4 generation weekend birthday celebration. There were 13 of us ranging from 2 1/2 to 100 in age. Abbe and Jeff could not have been more perfect hosts— available whenever and for whatever but not in our space. They really go above and beyond. The family room with ping pong and pool and a big TV, as well as the pool area (although no one swam), were perfect places to play and hang out with the kids, as was the first floor living room. The house is a bit disjointed with multiple staircases connecting parts, but it gave everyone more privacy with their sleeping quarters. Ideal venue. Couldn’t have worked out better for our family.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!
This property and host went beyond our expectations and made our family vacation unforgettable! Perfect for a large family!
The communication, thoughtfulness and flexibility of our host helped us navigate all the difficulties of traveling in times of Covid.
We hope to come back very soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Thanksgiving family gathering
My family and I had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful home for our Thanksgiving this year. Abbe and Jeff were extremely accommodating from the minute we booked our stay and all throughout. They made us feel welcomed and comfortable. This was the perfect house for our large family gathering. It had everything we could have asked for. We truly had a blast and couldn't have hoped for anything better. Thank you again for making our Thanksgiving so memorable.
10.0 / 10.0
A home away from home!
We had the weekend of our lives at the Estate! Abbe and Jeff are so helpful, communicative, and very involved with the planning process. We had our rehearsal dinner for our wedding here. Both of our bridal parties spent the day getting ready for our wedding including myself and the groom. Abbe and Jeff went out of their way to make sure everything was beyond PERFECT for us! We’re already making plans about a renewal of vows at the estate!!!! When we arrived the house was SPOTLESS and even more beautiful in person. We felt as if we were “home.” Abbe was always available to answer any questions we had and readily available to make recommendations to help us with the process. We have created such beautiful memories here and we have Abbe and Jeff to thank for that. We have nothing but amazing things to say and can not wait for another stay here!!!
1.0 / 10.0
I have never left a review before, but they threaten us not to leave one so I felt this was necessary. They took our “event deposit” in cash for doing absolutely nothing. We cleaned their infested barn for 6 hours, filled with rat droppings and dead termites, 2 days before our wedding. When we brought the infestation to their attention, they went out of their way to make our entire experience a living hell. They threatened to give us our money back and cancel our booking the day before the event. They called up all the vendors she requested from me to cause extra unnecessary tension. They live in the other half of the barn on the property, so they turned off the fans we had running to push in fresh cool air during the night and locked the barn the morning of the wedding to prevent us from entering. It ended up being the hottest day of September, reaching almost 90 degrees with absolutely no wind. It takes a particular kind of person to intentionally burden a bride with so much unnecessary stress on her wedding day.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely vacation home
Abbe and Jeff were really wonderful hosts. Helpful, available, always responsive, and couldn't have been more warm and friendly. Abbe even accommodated us with a new appliance just ordered for their personal use, allowing us to use it for our stay. The house is spacious and comfortably accommodated our family of 15. There are several sitting rooms and a large entertainment room that was perfect for our family's birthday celebration. The pool area is terrific and Jeff kept it pristine during our stay. Lovely home in a lovely area. Abbe and Jeff are delightful to work with.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful House, Amenities and Hosts
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. There was a ton of space for our group to have their own spaces when not spending time together in the many sitting and living rooms, porches and dining room. Plus, these were the most comfortable beds we've ever slept in! The pool, hot tub and poolhouse were well equipped (we especially loved the oversized pool floats) and is where we spent most of our days when we weren't hiking, shopping and eating at all the wonderful restaurants, many recommended to us by the hosts. Abbe and Jeff are lovely and were very accommodating and responsive if we had any questions about anything. We would happily return here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Picturesque and relaxing getaway
Beautiful mansion, gorgeous rooms, and many common area spaces to gather together.
I stayed there for my wedding. My family and guests had great experience. Rooms were tastefully decorated and beautiful and the outdoor pool was great for the kids. Would stay there if I were to do it all over again.
Abbe was great and has great knowledge of the area. Thank you for the stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Great venue for large group retreat
This was the perfect setting for our group retreat. Easily accessible from NYC, comfortable space with enough beds and dining space for a large group, great amenities, everything as described. There are a lot of instructions for check-in, maintenance, and check-out, which were a little overwhelming to read through, but actually very simple and straightforward in practice. Abbe and Jeff are very involved hosts. Please take care of their home, so we can all continue to enjoy it!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing home
The estate has everything you need and Abbe and Jeff are so accommodating ! The house is great for warm weekends by the pool or cold weekends using the fire and hot tub. We definitely want to book again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great large house
If you have a large family or group for the area this is the place. We traveled with a large group for West Point graduation. Perfect house for access to West Point and shopping. Great friendly hosts. We’ll be back. Historic farm and home well worth a visit. Pool, hot tub, peaceful grounds. Harriman village 2 minutes away for deli, ice cream. House was best stocked and amenities we’ve ever stayed. Even if we had a small group, we’d stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful weekend
What a wonderful weekend at Orchard Hill Estates. Abbe and Jeff were amazing, the property was amazing and our time was amazing. My group and I are already planning our next stay, but for longer.
8.0 / 10.0
Short getaway during COVID
My family (husband, me, daughter and 2 sons ages 14, 11, and 10) needed a safe change of scenery during COVID—we especially wanted a place with a private pool. I found this property after weeks of searching for just the right place that I felt comfortable enough renting during this time. The listing stated “we leave 3-4 days between guests to further ensure your safety,” which was a huge selling point for me—we have been very cautious about our exposure and didn’t want to take risks just to get a vacation. The owner reiterated this policy when we spoke on the phone prior to my renting the property...so I was very very surprised when we checked in to learn that a fraternity party had been thrown at the house 2 days before we arrived. Apparently the renters before us threw a blowout that trashed the house (so much so that Airbnb threw the renters off their platform—it was bad). The owners and their cleaning staff did a great job removing the frat party remnants and cleaning the house for our arrival, so that wasn’t a big issue for me—the problem for me was that the house had been rented right before us despite the listing stating otherwise, and there had only been 24 hours between guests. In normal circumstances, that would have obviously been fine, but I was immediately uneasy upon check-in...we had already paid and this was a big splurge for our family, so I didn’t want to back out of our vacation, but I was really disappointed and uncomfortable that the stated policy about length of time between guests wasn’t adhered to, and that in addition, the guests before us were so abhorrent and further increased our risks of exposure. The house itself was good for our family—the beds are comfortable, the house has various AC zones to keep all floors of the house cool, the “game room” with the ping pong table and mini pool table was a HUGE hit, and of course, the pool itself was perfect. We really enjoyed spending most of our 2.5 days in the pool! The kitchen was well-stocked, there were plenty of towels for bathing and pool time, and the house was pet-friendly for our dog as well. The owners were very communicative (and apologetic about the state of the house after the previous renters—it was clear that it was a traumatic experience for them to have folks treat their home so terribly) and we would be happy to return to this property again...just be warned that the time between guests during COVID may not be as advertised!
10.0 / 10.0
3 Generation Family trip
We had a wonderful week at Orchard Hill Estates- Jeff and Abbe were great and helped/fixed/assisted at a moments notice. The house was clean/sanitized and the bunk room was awesome for the kids. The pool was lovely and gated all around which was great for the 2 dogs we had with us (and safe for the kids). Also Jeff came over and took professional photos of our family- wonderful memories to have. Thank you Jeff and Abbe!
10.0 / 10.0
A fantastic stay
We had a wonderful stay at the property. The house was impeccably clean and well maintained. As it was the beginning of the summer season, Abbe & Jeff were very welcoming and worked very hard to get the pool up and running for our kids, which was much appreciated. The grounds are lovely, perched on a hill with a wonderful feeling of space and air. But the house itself is truly spectacular, incredibly comfortable and beautiful, clean and spacious. Each bedroom was very comfortable. There are many places to sit and read throughout the house; there is a lovely grand piano which we enjoyed playing. I highly recommend. We would love to return sometime in the future!
10.0 / 10.0
Reunion
We had great time at the house.
10.0 / 10.0
Group getaway
Stayed the weekend for my sisters bachelorette party. Abbe, Jeff and the rest of the family were very accommodating and helpful. Great for a large group, nice comfortable beds for everyone. Would love to stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home for large groups, and great hosts!
Beautifu home that is perfect for large group of friends and/ or a cozy work event. The house was perfect set up for a short term rental. Check in and out process was seamless. Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing home - perfect for a weekend getaway!
Home was exactly as advertised, lovely 1850s charm with all updated amenities. They had kitchen appliances even I didn't know I needed! Everyone was so nice, helped us book additional vendors based on our needs - no complains, 10/10 would book again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for large groups and social gatherings
Held sons wedding nearby - Orchard Hills was great option - plenty of rooms, everything we needed, charming estate. Provided linens, towels, very convenient. Felt extra fees were excessive compared to other properties
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic home with great hosts!
We booked the Orchard Hill Estate as the 'home base' for our daughter's wedding being held nearby. Abbe and Shana could not have been more accommodating in answering all of my questions quickly as we prepared for the 20 guests staying in the home.
Everything was exactly at advertised and it was truly perfect for our large group. The bedrooms, bathrooms and living room spaces were laid out so well that we never felt crowded in the house. We enjoyed the large dining room, living rooms and amenities. (There was more than one ping pong tournament).
All of our guests commented how much they loved the house and how much better it was to be together in a space like this vs. in individual hotel rooms.
My thanks to Abbe, Shana and Mary Ann for a great stay! We would highly recommend this home.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Harriman?
The average price for a rental in Harriman is R 3,097 per night. This rental is R 31,741 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Luxury Country Mansion, Pets, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Hike, 1 hr NYC.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Private Luxury Country Mansion, Pets, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Hike, 1 hr NYC.. Enjoy the water!
Is Private Luxury Country Mansion, Pets, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Hike, 1 hr NYC. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Private Luxury Country Mansion, Pets, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Hike, 1 hr NYC.?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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