This 100 year-old two-bedroom, one-bath home sits on 83 acres overlooking a beautiful meadow, surrounded by dogwood and maple trees -- breathtaking in spring and fall. This space is Ideal for inspiration and productivity, secluded yet convenient to many of the Hudson Valley's treasures. Equal distance from New Paltz, Rhinebeck, Poughkeepsie, and a half dozen parks, reserves and hiking trails. 20 minutes to the Poughkeepsie train station, 10 minutes to Kingston's Roundout. The house comes furnished with original art, antiques and modern furniture. Open living and cooking space with amazing views of the private 25-acre meadow. An atmospheric wood-burning fireplace makes the cottage cozy. This property is the subject of a book recently released, A FIELD OF MY OWN: A Memoir of Place. This rental is being offered from December 1st to May1st with a possibility to negotiate for a year lease. Rental Includes lawn care, snow removal, trash/recycle pickup, WI-FI. Tenant is responsible for propane (for heat and gas stove) and electric bill (which should be minimal given solar covers most of it). Washing machine available. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity.