Private Luxury Country Mansion, Pets, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Hike, 1 hr NYC.

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5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(76 Ratings)

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
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

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

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Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(76 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
The property received glowing reviews praising the accommodating hosts, spacious rooms, well-stocked kitchen, beautiful outdoor pool area, and overall comfort. Guests raved about the outstanding hospitality, making their stays exceptional and memorable.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2024
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Nov 2023
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
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
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2023
Lovely stay at large and clean home with great kitchen and pool area. Lots of room for everyone and attentive hosts
5.0 / 5.0
May 2023
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
5.0 / 5.0
Mar 2023
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.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Harriman?

The average price for a rental in Harriman is $168 per night. This rental is $1,722 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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