The Library Retreat
Three Building Estate: Farmhouse, Guesthouse & Loft with Heated Pool & Views (Sleeps 12!)
5 • 9 reviews
Rooms and Beds
.Red House: Bedroom 1
.Red House: Bedroom 2
1
Grey House: Bedroom 3
2
Grey House: Bedroom 4
3
Grey House: Bedroom 5
4
Grey House: Bedroom 6
5
Loft Apt: Bedroom 7
6
Features and Amenities
Rates and Availability
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Taxes and fees are additional
House Rules
ARRIVAL
Check-in is at 4pm unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
DEPARTURE
Check-out is by 11am unless otherwise stated in writing. The cleaner will be arriving shortly after to begin preparing for the next renters.
PETS
Well-behaved are allowed with prior approval (and $75 fee per pet, per stay) but are never permitted on the furniture and particularly not in beds. Please clean up after your pet both inside and outside the house.
SMOKING
No smoking is permitted inside the house. If you must smoke, please do so outside and dispose of butts properly.
SEPTIC
Please be mindful of the septic system and do not flush anything down the toilets or drains other than toilet paper. This includes any and all personal hygiene products, baby wipes, bleaches and strong chemical cleaners.
BUGS
To avoid unwanted bugs and critters, please do not leave food out or doors open. As well, lyme, a tick-born disease, is a concern in the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions. Please be mindful by wearing long pants and sleeves while hiking or playing outdoors, and remember to check yourself, kids, and pets daily for ticks.
WINTER WEATHER:
In the winter, we recommend a car with four-wheel drive that can handle the snow and slippery roads. While we have someone that plows and salts the roads, weather in the area can be unpredictable so please check and plan accordingly.
Check-in is at 4pm unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
DEPARTURE
Check-out is by 11am unless otherwise stated in writing. The cleaner will be arriving shortly after to begin preparing for the next renters.
PETS
Well-behaved are allowed with prior approval (and $75 fee per pet, per stay) but are never permitted on the furniture and particularly not in beds. Please clean up after your pet both inside and outside the house.
SMOKING
No smoking is permitted inside the house. If you must smoke, please do so outside and dispose of butts properly.
SEPTIC
Please be mindful of the septic system and do not flush anything down the toilets or drains other than toilet paper. This includes any and all personal hygiene products, baby wipes, bleaches and strong chemical cleaners.
BUGS
To avoid unwanted bugs and critters, please do not leave food out or doors open. As well, lyme, a tick-born disease, is a concern in the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions. Please be mindful by wearing long pants and sleeves while hiking or playing outdoors, and remember to check yourself, kids, and pets daily for ticks.
WINTER WEATHER:
In the winter, we recommend a car with four-wheel drive that can handle the snow and slippery roads. While we have someone that plows and salts the roads, weather in the area can be unpredictable so please check and plan accordingly.
Location
Reviews
5/25/2025
Kids loved the playroom and hidden rooms behind the library wall. Furnishings were cozy and look like the photos. Kitchen clean and easy to cook in! Great for two families. Beds were very comfortable. Thank you!
1/23/2025
This place was great! Spacious, cozy, and beautiful surroundings. Plus, an unusually well equipped kitchen for an Airbnb.
12/19/2024
Excellent, would return without hesitation!
11/30/2024
We spent Thanksgiving at the Library Retreat, and enjoyed a nice family reunion there. Red Cottage was always extraordinarily responsive, especially when the water pump failed unexpectedly over the holiday weekend — they were able to send people out to try to address promptly. We appreciated how Red Cottage went out of their way to ensure they did what they could given the circumstances. We would recommend an updating of the sleeping arrangements that are described/listed, and what is found at each of the houses, so guests can better prepare to bring what they need. We also highlighted a few cleanliness considerations that Red Cottage ought to address. But overall, we were grateful to spend the time there and very complimentary of Red Cottage’s management.
Reviews for The Library Retreat
5/25/2025
Kids loved the playroom and hidden rooms behind the library wall. Furnishings were cozy and look like the photos. Kitchen clean and easy to cook in! Great for two families. Beds were very comfortable. Thank you!
1/23/2025
This place was great! Spacious, cozy, and beautiful surroundings. Plus, an unusually well equipped kitchen for an Airbnb.
12/19/2024
Excellent, would return without hesitation!
11/30/2024
We spent Thanksgiving at the Library Retreat, and enjoyed a nice family reunion there. Red Cottage was always extraordinarily responsive, especially when the water pump failed unexpectedly over the holiday weekend — they were able to send people out to try to address promptly. We appreciated how Red Cottage went out of their way to ensure they did what they could given the circumstances. We would recommend an updating of the sleeping arrangements that are described/listed, and what is found at each of the houses, so guests can better prepare to bring what they need. We also highlighted a few cleanliness considerations that Red Cottage ought to address. But overall, we were grateful to spend the time there and very complimentary of Red Cottage’s management.
11/9/2024
Great stay and a nice property in a beautiful area. Kitchen made for cooking and entertainment in the main red house. Would love to stay again.
10/12/2024
This property was a great remote retreat for my friends and me for a fall weekend. thanks again!
5/26/2024
Amazing place! Absolutely beautiful! Perfect for large family gatherings with young babies and/or toddlers! Including great hill to roll down! So many toys and books! Great sleeping possibilities. Perfect heated pool. Would love to return!
5/11/2024
Nestled in idyllic surroundings, the Library Retreat proved to be an oasis of tranquility for our Mother’s Day Weekend getaway. Accompanied by two other families, we found ample space to relax and unwind. The kids absolutely loved the playroom in the main house and exploring the expansive grounds. The breathtaking views from the Red House added to the charm, creating a picturesque backdrop for our shared breakfasts. It’s also the perfect location—just a 9 minute drive to the Main Street in Pine Plains and ~20 minute drive to Millbrook and Wassaic. We can’t recommend enough!
4/27/2024
We had a wonderful two night stay at the library retreat, just wish we could have stayed longer! It was a unique set up with the three houses and that worked well for our family gathering. The children’s room had an abundance of toys and books and was a big hit for the grandchildren
Communication before, during and at the end of our stay was prompt and helpful. An idyllic setting with lots of space for everyone to spread out provided an enjoyable visit for us all. Thank you,
Shernaz
Communication before, during and at the end of our stay was prompt and helpful. An idyllic setting with lots of space for everyone to spread out provided an enjoyable visit for us all. Thank you,
Shernaz
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We had a wonderful two night stay at the library
We had a wonderful two night stay at the library retreat, just wish we could have stayed longer! It was a unique set up with the three houses and that worked well for our family gathering. The children’s room had an abundance of toys and books and was a big hit for the grandchildren
Communication before, during and at the end of our stay was prompt and helpful. An idyllic setting with lots of space for everyone to spread out provided an enjoyable visit for us all. Thank you,
Shernaz
Communication before, during and at the end of our stay was prompt and helpful. An idyllic setting with lots of space for everyone to spread out provided an enjoyable visit for us all. Thank you,
Shernaz
Excellent, would return without hesitation!
Excellent, would return without hesitation!
This place was great! Spacious, cozy, and beautiful surroundings. Plus,
This place was great! Spacious, cozy, and beautiful surroundings. Plus, an unusually well equipped kitchen for an Airbnb.
Nestled in idyllic surroundings, the Library Retreat proved to be
Nestled in idyllic surroundings, the Library Retreat proved to be an oasis of tranquility for our Mother's Day Weekend getaway. Accompanied by two other families, we found ample space to relax and unwind. The kids absolutely loved the playroom in the main house and exploring the expansive grounds. The breathtaking views from the Red House added to the charm, creating a picturesque backdrop for our shared breakfasts. It’s also the perfect location—just a 9 minute drive to the Main Street in Pine Plains and ~20 minute drive to Millbrook and Wassaic. We can’t recommend enough!
Kids loved the playroom and hidden rooms behind the library
Kids loved the playroom and hidden rooms behind the library wall. Furnishings were cozy and look like the photos. Kitchen clean and easy to cook in! Great for two families. Beds were very comfortable. Thank you!
Amazing place! Absolutely beautiful! Perfect for large family gatherings with
Amazing place! Absolutely beautiful! Perfect for large family gatherings with young babies and/or toddlers! Including great hill to roll down! So many toys and books! Great sleeping possibilities. Perfect heated pool. Would love to return!
We spent Thanksgiving at the Library Retreat, and enjoyed a
We spent Thanksgiving at the Library Retreat, and enjoyed a nice family reunion there. Red Cottage was always extraordinarily responsive, especially when the water pump failed unexpectedly over the holiday weekend — they were able to send people out to try to address promptly. We appreciated how Red Cottage went out of their way to ensure they did what they could given the circumstances. We would recommend an updating of the sleeping arrangements that are described/listed, and what is found at each of the houses, so guests can better prepare to bring what they need. We also highlighted a few cleanliness considerations that Red Cottage ought to address. But overall, we were grateful to spend the time there and very complimentary of Red Cottage’s management.
Great stay and a nice property in a beautiful area.
Great stay and a nice property in a beautiful area. Kitchen made for cooking and entertainment in the main red house. Would love to stay again.
This property was a great remote retreat for my friends
This property was a great remote retreat for my friends and me for a fall weekend. thanks again!