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Privacy in the hills one hour from NYC and minutes to Breakneck Mtn.

Holiday home in Carmel with kitchen and balcony

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Get away to Lost in the Woods, a secluded 120 year old stone home on 90 acres with a seasonal view of the Northern ridgeline. Unwind amidst nature, explore miles of hiking trails at Fahnestock State Park or relax indoors by the working fireplace. With ample windows and two bonus rooms, you'll feel connected to the outdoors while enjoying WiFi and smart TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Privacy in the hills one hour from NYC and minutes to Breakneck Mtn.

120 year old stone home in the woods with a seasonal view of the Northern ridgeline. This is a No Smoking home that's situated on 90 acres. Its a secluded private location, not far from several towns such as Beacon, Cold spring, Carmel and Mahopac that have all your necessities. Miles upon miles of hiking trails begin just 2 miles to the west in Fahnestock State Park which also has summer boat rentals, beach and a winter park for snow activities such as xcountry skiing, sledding and snowshoeing. There is some limited snowshoeing on property when the conditions permit. Limited hiking is permitted on the property when permission is granted, inquire for details.
Located in the Historic Hudson Valley you are close to many actvities including, Breakneck Mountain, Historic Cold Spring, Beacon, Bear Mountain State Park, Westpoint Military Academy, Thunder Ridge skiing, Ninham Mountain, White Pond Multiple Use Areas, and the Hudson Highlands State Park. Other nearby attractions include Chuang Yen Monastery, Boscobel, Glynwood Gardens, Constitution Marsh and Breakneck Ridge. Lost in the Woods is a great place to unwind, read, write, relax outdoors or indoors. There is not a neighbor in sight from this old homestead, where you are far from the hustle and bustle of more populated areas . With ample windows, two bonus rooms, and a working fireplace you will feel like you are outdoors even when sheltered inside. Enjoy the serenity of this rural home which is only about an hour drive from NYC and 20 minutes from two Metro-North train stations. You will find supermarkets and local restaurants conveniently nearby in the Town of Carmel and you will find it's only a 20 minute ride down scenic Route 301 and Route 9D to the City of Beacon, 10 miles to the quaint Village of Cold Spring., The City of Poughkeepsie, the Newburgh Waterfront and Danbury Ct. are a 30 minute drive. Please NO shooting, NO hunting, or motorized recreational vehicles on the property.
**** WiFi smart TV your subscriptions are needed for streaming.
****4 Wheel or All wheel drive is recommended for winter months.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Pets are not permitted on the beds or couch. Pets must be leashed while on the property, and crated if left alone.
House Parties are not permitted.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult while out doors.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Guests can submit request for deviations

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children under the age of 10 must be supervised

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Lost in the Woods Carmel
Lost in the Woods Agritourism property
Lost in the Woods Agritourism property Carmel

About the area

Map
Carmel Hamlet, NY

What's nearby

  • Clarence Fahnestock State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Chuang Yen Monastery - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Canopus Beach - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • SplashDown Beach - 20 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Dia Beacon - 25 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Brewster Train Station - 20 min drive
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sloop Brewing Co. - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Treasury Cider - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fishkill Farms Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Gappy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Privacy in the hills one hour from NYC and minutes to Breakneck Mtn. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Privacy in the hills one hour from NYC and minutes to Breakneck Mtn. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Privacy in the hills one hour from NYC and minutes to Breakneck Mtn. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Privacy in the hills one hour from NYC and minutes to Breakneck Mtn. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Clarence Fahnestock State Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Chuang Yen Monastery. Canopus Beach and Stonecrop Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Privacy in the hills one hour from NYC and minutes to Breakneck Mtn. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edmund F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

We loved our stay. It was great for a family Thanksgiving
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vavao

It was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful quiet place in midst of the woods

Perfect Place for some days in the nature! Such a nice house with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful space! It was very clean and the area quite remote. In the mornings, we saw deer and wild turkey. And so many birds! We didn’t hike any any trails, but there was a great guide available in the home that showed the property lines and gave info about the property! It was great for us and our kiddos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Did not disappoint!

We saw a bevy of wikdlife. Toads, chipmunks and babies, a wild turkey, woodchuck or beaver, and deer. The views were great and the kitchen was actually quite accommodating. Book it today!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!!

just as described, a perfect weekend escape from the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little house in the woods

Hoyse is in a beautiful location and was very clean. The host was responsive and helpful. I would give it 5 stars if it actually had 3 bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway close to skiing

We had the perfect winter holiday here. The house is well equipped, spacious and close to Thunder Ridge skiing area that we all loved. We appreciated the quiet and peaceful property and the owner responded to our questions very quickly. Good base for visiting nearby towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

gary g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway Gold

Secluded spot in beautiful area with hiking on the property. Fine, clean, well-equipped house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

joelle m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect setting

We were in town for just a few days attending a seminar… cant wait to come back! First thing noticed on arrival, set back on private drive surrounded by woods, totally awesome. Peaceful, clean, all the amenities from home, set in the woods, just a magnificent stay. Thanks for sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved Lost in the Woods!

Wonderful weekend! Hiking trail located right from the house. We loved the location and the house. Very clean home. Pictures are accurate. Very peaceful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TG

The property and house were beautiful, out of the way but beautiful. The fire pit, sunroom, and porch were amazing. It was great for decompressing after a West Point graduation. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti S., Rocky Hill NJ. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We truly felt lost in the woods!

The setting was so tranquil and beautiful. The house is even nicer than the photos – super clean, well-maintained, tastefully decorated and very inviting and comfortable. Just about everything we needed (a couple of very minor things: could have used a larger saute pan and some cooking oil). John was very responsive when there was a (very brief) power failure. Our stay was too brief! We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and beautiful

This was a great, wonderful experience for us. We stayed 6 weeks while our home was renovated. The property is gorgeous. We got there as plants were budding and trees were coming alive. Every day was different. We felt completely safe. The cabin was nicely decorated and very comfortable to stay in. The cabin held all that you needed to be comfortable. The kitchen had all the pots and pans you need to make meals. We were close to town so picking up supplies was easy. We loved our stay. Dont miss this experience.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rick B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March 2023.

Overall property was good. Mattresses throughout property need replace. Unaware of bar next door with live music every night that was quite loud. Luckily they usually stopped the live music around midnight. Owner was very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lost in the Woods

I can’t say enough about our stay. The home was very clean, the bed, pillows and towels were all very nice. The best part is the location. Secluded with beautiful views gave our family just what we needed this week. Great selection of games, the fire pit was wonderful for roasting smores and the animals visiting the front lawn was a treat. Highly recommended if you are looking for peace and tranquility.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari G.

Amazing peaceful house with a beautiful patio and a camp fire site. Perfect to getaway from NYC noise. Only con is the bed in the main bedroom is very soft you can sink into, I
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy house in the woods

My family and I loved this property! We enjoyed walking around the woods and exploring. The house was well equipped and was really charming. We also loved sightseeing around the near by towns. Definitely a place to come back to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shani B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Privacy, character, good taste, and convenience

We greatly enjoyed our weekend in splendid isolation within this spacious, tastefully decorated, comfortable and well appointed house. The living room is larger than it appears in the pictures, and there are games, puzzles, and books in good condition. The separately controlled baseboard heat in the bathroom is a nice touch. The kitchen is spacious and well appointed, and there are plenty of outlets throughout the house despite it being originally an older house. John was very responsive to our questions. Overall, we highly recommend. questionsdesphouse
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the woods

The house was super clean and very easy to take care of while we were here. It was perfect for a remote getaway, hiking and just being quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway in the Woods!

This place was a great place for us to stay on our vacation. Secluded outside of the city, and a short drive down a gravel road, it really feels that you're lost in the woods, but in a good way. If you're up to visit the Gunks, Angry Orchard, the Hudson river, love the beauty of the outdoors, and have other family or friends to visit in the area, definitely consider this home. Host was very responsive and had everything ready for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Quiet

After leaving another incredibly dirty house midway through our work trip to NY, this place was a welcome relief. It was clean, the property was amazing and quiet, and the house possessed all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Hopefully, they'll get screens on all the windows soon because we would have definitely had the windows open if there had been screens on those cool nights. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful quiet haven

Great house in a beautiful wooded area, perfect to enjoy nature. The house is spotlessly clean, and has got all you could need for a comfortable stay. The property is huge and has several trails you can follow. There was a storm when we were there, which caused a blackout, and the owner immediatly arranged for someone to come and turn on the generator. My family had a wonderful time making s'mores over the firepit in the backyard, walking around and enjoying the peace and quiet.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort in the woods

The house was the perfect spot for us to stay while attending a high school reunion near West Point. The house had everything we needed. It was a comfortable spot to relax when we were there. It was also a great spot for seeing things within a 3 hour radius as several states are accessible from here including Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. There is great hiking in the area as there are multiple trails in the area including the Appalachian Trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing!!

The ad for this house doesn’t even begin to do it justice! It was an absolute AMAZING adventure. My friends and I were in town for a dog show. This house was ten minutes from the show site and so peaceful and quiet! There ended up being 6 adults and we had the best time! We sat out by the fire and had smores each night. We cooked out and enjoyed the views while grilling and utilizing the beautiful deck. The biggest concern we had when booking was that there was only one bathroom and we were a party of 6. It was not an issue at all! The bathroom was nice size and we had zero issues making sharing work. The hosts were VERY responsive and instantly did whatever needed to be done to keep us comfortable! The day we arrived there was a horrible storm and the power in the entire area was out. They immediately came over and started the generator so we would have lights and AC. The power was restored about 5 hours later and they came right back over to turn the generator off and see if there was anything else we needed! We look forward to coming back to these shows again in the future just so we can stay at this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024