What Guests Are Saying About Their Dutchess County Stay
“Lovely house in a great location. Would happily stay again.”
“This charming property was beautiful, cozy and super comfortable. We have never had Thanksgiving away from home but the kitchen was impeccably organized, superbly well stocked and clean. We so enjoyed the cottage style, warm dining room. Our holiday preparation went smoothly with great results. Stove was chef quality. Rest of home was tastefully furnished and gave us a country home experience with super comfy beds and pillows. We spent most of our family time around the gorgeous fireplace which was also well stocked. We are planning our Spring return visit already!”
“Such a cool house, great proximity to town and to Barton Orchards. Host was extremely communicate and helpful. Would love to stay again.”
“We had a wonderful time at Red cottage. The property is beautiful the house is wonderful spacious but still with a cozy feel. We had our 3 month old son and our 9 year old fox terrier with us and everyone had a good time. The hot tub on the deck is great with a great view. We would definitely love to come back someday.”
“We stayed here for a few days in December 2025. Their amazing child playroom kept our little ones nice and busy. The house itself is a beautiful renovated farmhouse, very peaceful. It is only a 10-15 minute drive to nearby Rhinebeck and Red Hook, which worked well for our needs. Great place!”
“Stay was lovely! Very peaceful surroundings and very clean lodging!”
Discover Dutchess County
Dutchess County rewards the kind of traveler who wants more than one thing from a weekend away. From the riverfront energy of Beacon and Rhinebeck’s celebrated restaurant row to quiet vineyard trails and apple orchards that have been harvesting since before the Revolution, it’s a place with genuine depth in every direction.
Mount Beacon rewards the climb with sweeping Hudson River views, while Stissing Mountain in Pine Plains offers long ridgeline vistas with almost no crowds. The Pawling Nature Reserve and Poets Walk Park in Red Hook round out a solid roster of trails for every pace and ability.
Dia Beacon is one of the great contemporary art museums in the country, housed in a converted industrial building right on the river. The FDR Presidential Library and Hyde Park estate offer a full afternoon of American history just up the road. Rhinebeck’s Upstate Films and Center for the Performing Arts keep the cultural calendar strong year-round.
Millbrook Vineyards and Clinton Vineyards anchor a Dutchess Wine Trail worth dedicating a full afternoon to. In fall, Fishkill Farms draws visitors for apple picking and cider that has been a county tradition for over a century. The county’s farm trail makes for one of the best slow Saturday drives in New York State.
Terrapin in Rhinebeck is a long-standing favorite for creative American cooking, and Mercato in Red Hook is beloved for its Italian farmhouse menu. Bread Alone and Le Petit Bistro are both excellent for a relaxed morning meal. Farm stands throughout the county make stocking your rental kitchen feel like its own kind of pleasure.
Long Dock Park in Beacon and Poets Walk Park in Red Hook offer easy, beautiful Hudson River access for kayaking and waterfront walks. Tymor Park in LaGrangeville is a quiet gem with fishing, hiking, and picnic areas. Swimming holes along the Wappinger Creek are a refreshing summer afternoon in their own right.
The Harlem Valley Rail Trail runs over 20 miles through open farmland and quiet forest, connecting small towns at a genuinely scenic pace. It’s flat enough for casual riders and long enough to make a proper half-day of it. Bike rentals are available in several towns along the route.