Located in Wallkill, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Minnewaska State Park and Whitecliff Vineyard. .This vacation home is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Mohonk Lake and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from DM Weil Gallery.
Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 13.1 km
Shawangunk Mountains - 24 min drive - 18.4 km
Lake Minnewaska Beach - 31 min drive - 20.9 km
Mohonk Lake - 42 min drive - 31.6 km
Getting around
Poughkeepsie Station - 39 min drive
Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Cup and Saucer - 17 min drive
Stewart's Shops - 17 min drive
Rough Cut Brewing Co. - 27 min drive
One With Land - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Modern Farmhouse on pristine private 12 Acres
come step inside this light filled modern farmhouse with all bells and whistles and still has a beautiful Country charm.
Get creative in the fresh, country style kitchen for sunny brunches on the deck facing the private backyard with two ponds, the seasonal stream and a small waterfall during the winter time at this cozy retreat. bordering thousands of acres natural preserve. Chill on the covered porch at the front of the house with a book and admire spectacular views of the Gunks.
Guests will be complete private and fenced in on our lower 2.5 acres and then have an additional 9 acres in the back with a trail to a private swimming lake.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Optional ski privileges
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Outside only, please.
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Optional ski privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 2,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets subject to approval.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
12 Private Acres Pristine Views Gunks House Wallkill
12 Private Acres Pristine s G
12 Private Acres With Pristine Views of the Gunks Wallkill
Modern Farmhouse on pristine private 12 Acres Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brent R.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with everything you need! And the host Simone was very responsive and helpful. We could not recommend this property more highly -- it's the perfect country getaway.
Brent R.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle D.
9 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful escape
We had a lovely weekend at Simone’s placeWonderful hiking nearby and a peaceful escape from the city. We got to have our favorite Catskills pizza at Ollies in High Falls and see fireflies in the yard at night. Clean and well appointed and would certainly come back again.
Michelle D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn T., Houston, Texas USA
13 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication with owner - very helpful and quick to respond. Simone did anything she could to make our stay a success. Renovated old farmhouse on beautiful property. Well done renovated bathrooms. Plenty of pots and pans for cooking. We had two toddlers and there are several short steps inside that we needed to keep close watch on around the steps.
Marilyn T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan C.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to visit/stay
This property is so amazing! Modern and up to date and so well kept! We loved the art, space and setting. A very comfortable and welcoming place/environment.
Jonathan C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles J.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Amazing property
Charles J.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Natasha E.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Natasha E.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Corinne V.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and restorative
We had a perfect stay at the beautiful farmhouse with all of the modern amenities.Outdoor space is to die for fenced in for your pup walking trails nature trails water features running streams..Cherry on top is that the listing is very generous with check-in and checkout times you can check in at 3 and you check out at 12. This feature allows for true relaxation!Book it!!
Corinne V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
David K.
15 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful winter weekend getaway from NYC!
Very cozy, warm, and welcoming farmhouse, updated with great amenities and tasteful modern addition, with a generous dining room and easy to use kitchen. All spaces, rooms, linens, kitchenware, etc. were clean and well-maintained. Beautiful wooded property with ponds, streams, and access up to Gertrude's Nose Trail directly behind the property via a vigorous hike on well-delineated hiking paths. We highly recommend the property, and the Property Manager (Simone) was great.
David K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Sanjiv R.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay with beautiful views
Enjoyed thanksgiving at this wonderful home! Nestled in the Catskills it was the perfect, cozy, holiday getaway.
Sanjiv R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mackenzie F.
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Farmhouse Getaway
Beautiful farmhouse located on a quiet, desolate street. Beautiful views of the property. A very peaceful retreat. Excellent, prompt communication from the host. Highly recommend this property!
Mackenzie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deede W.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
As described with a fabulous kitchen
We had family come and visit and everyone loved the house. We loved the spacious kitchen where everyone congregated.
Deede W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Ashley S.
4 Aug 2024
Lovely classic farmhouse
*This review is of the Brookview Farm property in New Paltz, NY. Our reservation was moved due to damage to the original property we booked near Tillson Lake.*
Brookview Farm met the needs of our family for our recent trip to NY. We appreciated Simone’s effort to offer an alternate location given the other location no longer being available only a week and a half from our trip date. Brookview offered ample space for our family to enjoy our time while at the house and a central location that allowed us to get together with family and friends in the area. The grounds were beautiful, spacious and fun to explore for our children. The solarium at the back of the house was a favorite spot while we visited!
I would note that it seemed as though the house may not have been stayed in recently. We spent the first couple days doing some cleaning around the house, mostly of extensive cobwebs under the cabinets and furniture, dirt and dust around the baseboards, rewashing dish and bath towels which were a bit damp smelling, and rewashing dishes that had residue. We didn’t end up using the hot tub due to debris and sediment in the water as well as several wasps going in and out (guessing they had made a nest around the edge). We also had inconsistent connection to Wi-Fi.
All in all, the house offered a comfortable location for our trip and was very welcoming.
Ashley S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
stacey b., brookline, ma, usa
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in lovely area of the Valley
We were a party of 5, myself and my husband with our three 20 something kids. The house is modest from the exterior but the interior is very special. Old wide pine floors and wood beamed ceilings - very unexpected! Everything we needed was there, comfortable furnishings and a tv to watch the basketball games. The property itself is gorgeous, with a waterfall in the backyard and expansive lawn. It's a short walk or drive to a lake with other lakes and hikes nearby. Very private area. Three bathrooms is also very nice to have! Lots to do in the area and close by. We went to FDRs home and presidential library, Westwind Orchards for pizza, golfing and LegoLand. The drives are beautiful! Very relaxing way to spend a long weekend. Simone is a great host with lots of info about things to do and places to eat in the area.
stacey b.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patti B.
19 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and backyard
This is a great place to stay if you're going to Minnewaska State Park or the Mohonk Preserve, both of which are just a 15 minute drive away. The kitchen is well appointed and had everything we needed for a five night stay. I thought the beds would be uncomfortable when I first saw them because they are on platforms without box springs, but that wasn't the case and we both slept very well. And we were very pleased that the master bedroom had a king sized bed because so many of the other VRBO's didn't.
We were comfortable, we had everything we needed, and the place was beautiful. What more could you ask for in a VRBO?
Patti B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Sheri H.
23 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with room for our pup to play!
This home has been updated nicely and is situated on a nice amount of land to take your pup for a nice walk during the mornings and whenever you are "at home." The kitchen has been well renovated and the beds are very comfy. Close to lots of good hiking and food in New Paltz and the surrounding area. Simone is a responsive host.
Sheri H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
22 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Most perfect stay!
The property was absolutely perfect. The house is the epitome of North East cozy charm...with the beautiful grounds full of snow and the amazing hardwood floors and most cozy room with a fireplace and wood beamed ceilings!!!! I loved this property and the host was amazing. Very accessible!!
Julie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gordon K.
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
NY getaway
Really enjoyed our time. Great recommendations for dinners. Nice quiet location. Great place for our dog to play outside. Fireplace didn’t seem to work was only glitch. Would recommend to others for sure
Gordon K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Asia K.
27 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy Getaway
Charming house. Beautiful property. Easy drive to New Paltz with great restaurants and shops!
Simone was a wonderful host! Thank you!
Asia K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
David O.
28 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Wonderful location, house just as described, comfortable, beautiful setting, everything we needed was in the home, highly recommend
David O.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Claire S., Farmington
25 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fantastic
Stunning property, well suited to cook, spend time outside, etc. Proximity to the Gunks is insane. Would definitely recommend!!
Claire S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Iciar C.
8 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful property
The house is really pretty and the property is stunning with the pond in front of it. The bathtub is a plus and the beds are so comfy. Will come back 💐 Thank you Simone
Iciar C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laura T.
12 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Celebration
We rented this property for my mother’s 75th birthday surprise. We had a wonderful time celebrating and enjoying the Hudson Valley. The house is charming - and exactly as pictured. Rustic with high end upgrades (especially the kitchen and the three beautiful bathrooms). The property is large, scenic and private. Thanks for the wonderful weekend!
Laura T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dean G.
26 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and nice living conditions
We spent 3 nights and the whole experience was great. I Would definitely go back again.
Dean G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, spacious backyard
We had a pleasant stay at Simone’s property in Walkill. The house is properly equipped with all necessary appliances, cooking implements, cleaning supplies, and toiletries. Simone is a good communicator, responds quickly to messages, and was flexible in allowing us to check out a bit later than the stated checkout time in order to accommodate our child’s naptime. Check-in was easy and seamless. The house has two living spaces, a lovely dining room, and Hulu/Netflix/Prime in one of the living rooms. Upstairs are two smaller bedrooms with double beds and one very large master bedroom with a huge bathroom (the house has three full baths in total with two bathtubs). The size would be perfect for a family or a group of 4-6 adults. The backyard is large, quiet, and has a deck that is great for dining alfresco or relaxing with a glass of wine and a book.
Some things I would note: there are a lot of stairs & some of them are steep (especially the deck stairs). This isn’t a flaw of the property, but it’s something to be mindful of if you have a small child like we do, or someone in your group who has difficulty with stairs. The upstairs bedrooms can get warm, and there are bugs outside and a few inside (which tends to happen when you have a home in a wooded area—we brought a lot of bug spray & were careful to keep the doors closed). Don’t rely on ordering in, although there are places within a 10-15 minute driving distance where you can pick up food and several restaurants in New Paltz, which is about 20 minutes away. These are not reasons I wouldn’t stay again in the future, but just things to be aware of so you know what to expect and can come prepared.
Overall, we had a very nice long weekend here and would recommend Simone’s house for a getaway in the area!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
chaim l.
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed
Out in the woods far from everything. Nice house. Additinal rental apartment could be a problem with privacy. Too many people in small space. Old fashioned but clean and a number of modern conveniences. Many mosquitos because of 2 on site ponds not being maintained. Great for serious hiking.