Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House

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5.0
Outstanding(74 Reviews)

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.





Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(74 Reviews)
5.0
Sep 2024
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!
5.0
Aug 2024
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.
4.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2024
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.
3.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Jul 2024
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.
5.0
Jul 2024
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.
5.0
Jul 2024
Have stayed several times and have already booked for next year!
5.0
Jun 2024
Great location in the city for walking and parking. Good amenities. Enter/exit process was good.
5.0
May 2024
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!

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Hudson?

The average price for a rental in Hudson is $220 per night. This rental is $29 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.

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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.

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