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Lovingly restored 1870s church that has captivated guests from across the globe.

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Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rifton, NY
  • Place, State University of New York-New Paltz
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohonk Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Rifton

Located in Rifton, this vacation home is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Rosendale Public Library and Rosendale Trestle. .This vacation home is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Mohonk Lake and 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Vassar College.

What's nearby

  • State University of New York-New Paltz - 9 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Historic Huguenot Street - 9 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center - 16 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Mohonk Golf Course - 18 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Mohonk Lake - 22 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Rhinecliff Station - 31 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Falls Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Truss and Trestle - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Montauk Catch Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ollie's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Darlings - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Lovingly restored 1870s church that has captivated guests from across the globe.

Welcome to The Rifton, a lovingly restored 1870s church that has captivated guests from across the globe. Home Sweet Hudson has proudly taken over the management of this architectural masterpiece, whose distinct charm makes for a truly breathtaking escape. Delight in the 30-foot ceilings of the great room, or admire the exposed beams and original, rough-hewn stone spread throughout this magnificent piece of history. Come, and allow yourself to be transported to a world away.

Please note this home's unique architecture is spread across three stories with several staircases and there is not air conditioning. The windows in the home cannot be opened but we do have fans throughout the home.

We hope you enjoy the old world ambience, but kindly ask you refrain from using the fire pit in the great room.

This property does have exterior cameras for safety and security. These are only located on the exterior of the property, never the interior, and will not be monitored during your stay unless an issue arises.

🐾 Pet Policy: We welcome all types of dogs with a $50 fee per animal. If you plan to bring more than one dog, please obtain prior approval from the host. All fees are due before check-in and we cannot accept other types of animals at this time. Any undisclosed pets will incur a $300 deep-cleaning fee.

Please be advised that every 30 minutes spent on the property past 11am check out time a $50 fee will be initiated and charged to the card on file used to book the listing. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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Reviews

Lovingly restored 1870s church that has captivated guests from across the globe. Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michele D.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roger Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interior: awesome, one of a kind! Definitely visit again, love it.Exterior/ yard area: needs maintainece, over grown bushes and weeds impedes easy access around the properrty.Overall 4/5 for me and my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay in this beautifully restored church—it’s full of character and charm but also feels luxurious with the gorgeous stone bathrooms and comfortable beds. The great room is even more dramatic than in the photos, and we enjoyed dinner on the balcony on a cool fall night. We can’t wait to return with friends and family. Note: the stairs up to the great room and one bedroom are long and steep!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother Daughter Getaway

Wonderful stay at the Rifton! Super cool property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leadership Summit

What a unique, and amazing property to bring my clients to. The property was clean, well appointed and just what we needed. Communication with Ray was great throughout the entire process!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025