Ruth's scenic home provided a wonderful Thanksgiving experience for my family and I. Waking up to the Housatonic river made for a peaceful stay. All of the included amenities made our stay very comfortable having everything needed at hand. I would highly recommend Ruth's place for a fun comfortable getaway.

A recent email from VRBO asked if we were happy with our stay. Actually we were anything but. We have come to expect a certain level of comfort and attention to detail in our VRBO stays. This was disappointing on both levels. We had picked this place for a family gathering around a memorial service for our daughter. When we arrived on Saturday, we were met by a place that was so lacking on both levels, we wanted to turn around and go home. However we had a large group of family members arriving after the service to be held on Sunday. Firstly it was very difficult to find the house. We had to spend the first hour of our supposed stay looking for someone who could direct us to the turn off to the house which is not clearly marked. It was so troublesome for us that, soon after arriving, we drove ten miles to the nearest town to find temporary signage that would help our guests identify the turn into the property. A caring owner would have been much more upfront about how hard the house is to find and advised us to download directions since we would lose gps on the way. . On arrival the first thing that we noticed was a distinct odor of mustiness as we entered the house. The odor remained for our stay, and raised concerns for our family's health. Things got progressively worse. The kitchen was filthy. There were mouse droppings in an open container on a shelf. There were scores of dead insects stuck to the grease on the stove hood, only two of the four burners were functional and the stovetop was marked with grease stains . The oven was not clean and unuseable. The coffee maker and pot were black with coffee oils and stains and the advertised Keurig did not function. All this made taking care of our guests very difficult. Compared to our previous VRBO stays, the state of this kitchen was despicable. The advertised cell service and internet connection was intermediate and weak. The upholstery and 2 area rugs on a concrete poured floor clearly hadn’t been cleaned in a long time. The entire place was dark. Many lights failed to work throughout the house. The bedroom door was damaged, needed painting, and failed to close properly. There were no closets or dressers in which to store clothes, just an organizer bag hanging from a rod along with a few hangers. We understand a funky aesthetic and can appreciate it when done well. But this was insulting. It wasn’t sanitary or comfortable. We may have to rethink our choice of VRBO fo

The house is gorgeous. Clean, slightly funky in the best way (colors, interesting art, amazing books on shelves, really interesting furniture). The pool is a gem. Everything is comfortable. Ruth responded to inquiries immediately. Beds were super-comfortable. Everything was pleasing and relaxing and stimulating. View off of back deck is other-worldly gorgeous.

Enjoyed the location and the privacy of the house and the pool was lovely!

Feel at one with nature. Beautiful property and pool.

Beware -- this house is not as advertised. Among its many flaws are mice, ants, a fridge that doesn't stay cold, a broken stove and oven, dirty mattresses and pads, cobwebs everywhere, lights not working, and an owner in denial of the problems with the property. Cons include: - We found mouse droppings in the kitchen when we checked in. We then saw fresh mouse droppings in the kitchen every morning during our stay. - After our food spoiled within one day, we bought appliance thermometers and found the fridge at 50 degrees and the freezer at 30 degrees. - Only one of the stove burners lit and the oven was filthy and caked with grease. - There were ants in the kitchen. - The mattress pads were filthy and stained. - People with children should note that only 2 bedrooms are on the main floor and one is in the basement. The basement bedroom featured a full bath (tub not shower) and a bare light bulb in a lamp. The half bath was also in the basement and did not have working lights during our stay. Many light bulbs were out throughout the house. - The listing photos are very outdated, from furniture to landscaping to overall upkeep. There are cobwebs everywhere and the landscaping is completely overgrown. There was hair in the shower, the fridge had spills and stains on shelves, and the window screens are torn or missing throughout the house. - Also note that you must take your trash to the dump, which is about 10 minutes away. The dump is open three days a week. - We emailed the owner with concerns while we were there and she did not respond to us. When we tried calling her, she was rude and hung up on us. The pros are the pool (chlorine, not saltwater according to the pool guy who maintains it), the beautiful location, and the freight train which is fun to watch in the early mornings. We do not recommend this house to anyone and will not stay in it again.

This property was ideal for some much needed rest and relaxation. Quiet! However, the linens provided were filled with holes. Upon stripping the bed found a gross stained mattress cover (blood and other unknowns). Definitely a turn off. Would book again but the place needs a little TLC.

Lovely setting

Pros: - exceptionally beautiful property with privacy and wonderful views - saltwater pool was perfect and such a treat - lots of room for families to spread out - great amenities for kids/families - location is great; secluded but still close to civilization Cons: - could have been a lot cleaner (dust/cobwebs, showers, etc.), especially considering the cleaning fee. Ants were present in kitchen when we arrived. - food scattered on front deck and trash stuck behind grill on back deck when we arrived. Had to do a fair bit of sweeping up. - A/C was not working for first half of our stay. Luckily, the weather cooled off significantly for the second half - very difficult to find, especially in the dark. Signage could be much improved. - short on some of the supplies you come to expect from rental homes (hand soap in every bathroom, plenty of toilet paper, etc.)

We had such an amazing time at this property. The weather cooperaterated so we were able to use the pool which was awesome. The train going by in the morning was actually lovely, it wasn't obnoxiously loud and added to the charm of the house! It was super clean when we arrived and Ruth was great at communicating everything we could possibly want to know so everything went very smooth! All in all we would totally stay there again!

We had a great time at Ruth’s house! It was a great space for families with kids and dogs. The house was very comfortable, the pool was super relaxing, and the nearby areas of Kent and Cornwall have cute towns and beautiful parks. Ruth was an excellent host and communicator. Would love to come back again!

Ruth was amazing, great communication and responsiveness to some circumstances beyond her control. Beds super comfortable, location in woods is pretty, eclectic home with repurposed items. Very cool.

The house is beautiful but if you go you need to understand what is available to you. 1. There is no phone service bc it’s in a dead zone. Wi-Fi is provided in the house but I had change the setting in my phone for emergency purpose in order to get phone service. 2. There is no supermarket in town. We had to drive 25mins in order to get food. 3. Unfortunately, it rain while we were there and the TV were not working. 4. I paid $140.00 cleaning fee yet I was asked to “ ALSO, IF YOU COULD WASH ALL YOUR SHEETS, DUVET COVERS, & TOWELS. JUST LEAVE THE SHEETS ON THE BED WHERE YOU FOUND THEM & THE CLEAN TOWELS IN A LAUNDRY BASKET.” 5. Also there is no garbage there so you have to either bring to the local dump or take your garbage with you. 6. I realize we are in nature but we had to clean both patios bc there were so many bugs. Plus the pool had tons of bugs that we had to clean as well. I have rented a lot of houses and I just wished this was stated in the description so I would have not rented the house.

The location is really incredible. The house is surrounded by forest and the balconies overlook a river. Waking up to the sound of water flowing and the chirping of birds was incredible. We stayed in late May and the pool was still covered, which we would have liked to been informed of beforehand. Other than that, a perfect stay!

No complaints it is a very good place to stay with friends and family. Little bit short on essentials like soap and Shampoo but not huge deal.

I loved our stay!! Ruth was very accommodating with all of our needs and gave us all of the information that we requested and more. The home has a magical feel to it- unique, gorgeous, cozy, and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed to make a big meal! Fire pit outside was lovely, as was the fireplace inside. I can only imagine how magical the pool is- can’t wait to come back in the summer to try it out! 🙏🏽

This house is beautiful and warm and is surrounded by a striking natural landscape. We enjoyed the proximity to skiing at Mohawk and the coziness of the Grand Room with its view of the river and large yard. You can tell her family actually uses the house and it's not just a rental as it has everything you could need. Ruth was very responsive to any questions we had. Highly recommend!

Beautiful house on the river, easy for adults and children alike. Comfortable, easy checking, had everything we needed for a restful weekend. Would love to come back in the summer and check out the pool!

We had a great time with our 2 daughters, their cousins and friends (all teenagers). The main space was perfect for feeding very hungry teenagers after hours of skiing. The space was also great for just hanging out and playing games. The morning view of the river is truly beautiful, and we all loved hearing the train go by in the morning. The main bathroom/shower handled our group just fine. Ruth's detailed email with instructions for everything was great and Ruth was very attentive in responding to our 2 questions. Overall, it was a great experience, and we had a fun time visiting with guests from FL, PA, NY & CT.

Ruth sent an excellent and thorough informational email. My family was impressed and happy with the house(it smelled a bit mothbally, but it was fine after a while). Since they arrived after dark they didn't get the full treat of the river view until the next morning. Upon seeing it we've agreed that a summer stay is definitely in order!

This property exceeded our expections. It's far off the road so we could let our dog run out front. The home is custom built and although rustic in ways, very comfortable. We had a fire every night and had made reservations at nearby (it's still the country so it's a drive) to Community Table and Arthethusa al Tavalo . It's close to Kent which has a bookshop, some cute shops. We also hiked in Cornwall which connects to the Appalachian Trail. There were plenty of blankets and towels. Overall, a lovely country getaway. The summer must be so nice with the wrap around decks and view of the River (and pool!).

Situated in a beautiful spot in a forest overlooking a quiet fast flowing river this house is unique and artistically designed with many carefully positioned large windows all about.. It is at one with the nature around it and there is beauty everywhere your eye travels. It was breathtaking in the autumn season. The house is perfect for young children who can freely run around in and out. The downside is that it is initially hard to find especially in the dark and the water pressure is not the best. But the owner responded quickly and brought over a plumber to fix the problem and clearly she loves her house.

House is very open and bright. Set back in the wood on 12 acres it was great for R&R and our dog loved it. Stores were not very far away.I think it’s important to note that there is NO cell phone service. I have Verizon and my husband has sprint and we had no signal, not even roaming. There is a land line and the internet was great but being so secluded I was uncomfortable with having no cell service; some wfh issues where a code would need to be messaged to your phone. Also extremely import to note is that you have to take your trash with you. Not a huge deal except the dump is only open 3 days a week with very limited hours. We had to drive around with our trash until we found a store that we paid to use their dumpster. And lastly all bedding and towels needto be washed and dried before leaving. It took us an additional 2 hours with the washer on high speed to get sheets and towels done for only two people.

What a lovely stay! This house is not only beautiful, but its location is great for things to do around the area. The pool hit the spot, and I loved that there was an outdoor firepit and the one inside. Very cozy!

Beautiful location. More rustic than we were anticipating but very comfortable. Loved the quiet.

House is very open and bright. Set back in the wood on 12 acres it was great for R&R and our dog loved it. Stores were not very far away. I think it’s important to note that there is NO cell phone service. I have Verizon and my husband has sprint and we had no signal, not even roaming. There is a land line and the internet was great but being so secluded I was uncomfortable with having no cell service; some wfh issues where a code would need to be messaged to your phone. Also extremely import to note is that you have to take your trash with you. Not a huge deal except the dump is only open 3 days a week with very limited hours. We had to drive around with our trash until we found a store that we paid to use their dumpster. And lastly all bedding and towels need to be washed and dried before leaving. It took us an additional 2 hours with the washer on high speed to get sheets and towels done for only two people.

This place is a dream getaway. First the house is so interesting and has everything you need . The yard is large and is totally private perfect for yard games lounging or fires at night. The pool and pool area is amazing! Overall its a great place to get some peace and quiet.

Great property to stay. Host answered questions immediately. Hope to come back next year.

We rented this property as a gift for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. My parents, my brother and his wife, and myself and my wife stayed with our dogs and it made for an amazing weekend together! The property is secluded and beautiful. The house is spacious and the pool was fantastic! Ruth was always responsive and we are so happy that we found this place as it made for an amazing weekend.

We had a minor house problem which Ruth resolved very quickly. We had everything we needed from t

We had the worse experience of our life's by picking this place for a 3 days get away. When we arrive at the location we were surprised by an unknown male who was already inside the premise working on the fridge that had a leak . There was water everywhere, a dirty towel hanging by the kitchen balcony, ants and wasp everywhere. It was so bad that my 7 year old son refused to go outside and enjoy the pool. After a couple of hours of us trying to make this stay work we were advised by the gentlemen still working on the refrigerator that he was not able to fix the leak. According to him it was still going to keep leaking and we were not going to be able to get water or ice from it because he had no choice but to disconnect the water connected to it. After being under this horrible condition we still tried to stay and make the best of it. But we were surprised again by a huge leak of water coming from the ceiling of one of the bedrooms, At this point we had no other choice but to leave. We contacted the owner who stated that she could not get it fix until Sunday on a stay that was Wednesday through Saturday. To tap it off the owner solution for the wasp problem was to make noise behind the house so they could go away.

Great location with access to lots of trails and nice small towns, river and lakes. House is modern, comfortable, with a nice pool. And lots of green ! Host was very responsive and proactive. We stayed during the Henri tropical storm and she made sure we were ready to handle it.