Pondfront Gem Minutes from Hudson’s Best Shops & Cafes | The Stillwater House

A soulful sanctuary on the water's edge, where calm mornings, creative afternoons, and cozy nights all have their place.

Tucked along a quiet pond on 11 private acres just minutes from downtown Hudson, The Stillwater House blends the spirit of an upstate escape with the warmth of a lived-in home. Here, your day starts with coffee on the lawn as the mist drifts across the water and winds down with the soft glow of dusk reflecting off the pond. It's the kind of place that makes you breathe a little deeper—and maybe stay a little longer.

Inside, the home's classic design and comforting layout make settling in effortless. Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms offer space for families or groups, with thoughtful touches throughout: sun-drenched windows, natural textures, and just enough quirk to make it feel personal. The living room invites connection with plush seating, a piano for impromptu melodies, and a TV for low-key nights in. The open dining area is anchored by a large table where meals, conversation, and board games can stretch long into the evening.

The kitchen is fully equipped and stocked with all the essentials, ready for anything from a quick breakfast to a holiday feast. Two of the bedrooms feature small but functional workspaces, perfect for remote workers or students seeking a quiet place to focus with a view.

Step outside, and you'll find the home's most grounding feature: the tranquil pond just beyond the yard. Wander the walking trails that wind through meadows and woodlands on the property, or lounge by the water while soaking in the peaceful views. Lounge in the sun, fire up the BBQ, or simply sit back and watch the light change over the water. The setting is simple but transformative—ideal for nature lovers, creative souls, or anyone craving stillness.

When you're ready for a bit more buzz, Hudson’s vibrant shops, acclaimed restaurants, and lively arts scene are less than 10 minutes away. Explore charming bookstores, art galleries, and antique shops. Then, return to Tipple Road, where the pace is slower, the air is fresher, and the pond is always waiting.

This is more than just a place to stay—it's a place to pause, reconnect, and truly unwind.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we're at your service!

Comprised of quaint towns, each with their own charming main street, upstate New York's Hudson Valley is famed for its natural beauty and seasonal produce. After all, it was here that inspired an entire artistic movement of Romantic painters who captured the area's rolling hills, colorful foliage, and pastoral setting. View the landscapes in person by hiking the Catskill Mountains. Then, visit local farms where there's a lot to pick: apples in the fall, strawberries in the summer, and vegetables in between.

Local Attractions: Overlook Mountain Wild Forest, Kaaterskill Wild Forest Falling Waters Preserve, Esopus Creek Conservancy Trail, Saugerties Lighthouse, Cantine Field, Opus 40, Village Diner, The Dutch, Miss Lucy's Kitchen.

Home Truths:
- This home accepts a maximum of 2 pets. However, pets must be approved in advance and are subject to an additional fee of $150 per pet. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.

Parking Details:
- Driveway parking is available for 7 cars.
- A Tesla EV Charger is available for guest use.

Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.