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  • DeForest House was built in the 1920s in the classic Brydcliffe style. One wakes up to bird calls in the morning, but its private grounds are a mere ten minute walk from downtown Woodstock.
    The view from the upstairs mezzanine of the main living room.
    The fireplace of the main living room.
    The doorway to the bedrooms.
    The Victorian Room and its bathroom.
    The Victorian Room has a queen-size bed; air-conditioning; wifi; flat screen TV with cable and a walk-in closet. It overlooks the front lawn and woods where deer and wild turkeys come to feed in the early morning.
    The Moroccan Room has a queen-size bed; air-conditioning; wifi; flat screen TV with cable and a walk-in closet. It also has a private terrace overlooking the woods.
    Bathroom of the Moroccan Room.
    Terrace of Moroccan Room.
    The kitchen.
    Outdoor patio with breakfast table.
    The Driveway.
    Back patio.
    The pool.
    • Nightly Rate $175 - $225
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    • Reviews 17  
    • Rooms 2
    • Accepts Gift Cards

    • Address 2218 Glasco Tpke
      Woodstock, NY 12498
      USA
    • Phone+--845-679-8769
    • EmailContact Innkeeper

    DeForest House is a 1920's Byrdcliffe style private residence located on five wooded acres with in-ground pool within walking distance of Woodstock's Town Center. Your front bedroom with private bath overlooks the woods where deer and turkey come to feed, and the rear bedroom with private bath has its own terrace overlooking the woods. There are lounge areas at the pool and two outside patios, or if you prefer a large living room with fireplace. The library area features lots of books on local attractions and the history of the Hudson Valley. Wifi and cable TV are available in the bedrooms.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 17 Reviews

    4.8 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Fantastic B&B!

    November 29, 2012

    Catherine & John are the perfect hosts in every way - very welcoming and accommodating to all your needs. Their house is beautiful, located just outside the center of Woodstock, surrounded by all the nature has to offer - I even saw a deer right outside their house as I drove up the driveway. The breakfasts are delicious and abundant - and served at the time you want it - not within a certain timeframe which other B&Bs do. I had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this B&B!

    5 out of 5
     

    Most accommodating BNB!

    November 09, 2012

    John and Catherine (innkeepers) were very accommodating by allowing us to bring our pets since we lost power due to hurricane Sandy. They are very friendly, helpful, and recommended the best places to visit in the area. Clean room and delicious breakfast. TOP notch and can't wait to return!!!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Beautiful experience, highly recommend!

    October 01, 2012

    We were visiting from NYC for the weekend and we found this beaut off the beaten path in Woodstock. It's minutes from the heart of the town, very elegant and enchanting. Catherine and John, our hosts, were extraordinary! Very helpful, very accommodating, lovely people. I will definitely return to this place and highly recommend it to friends and family. It actually exceeds your expectations and it is worth every dollar.

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Visitors from NYC

    October 01, 2012

    The DeForest House is a gem hidden away in Woodstock. Our hosts were extremely gracious and very helpful with background information about the area and the local attractions. The rooms are very clean, very elegant, on the top floor of this lovely house. It's a Boutique B & B. It may be a bit pricey for folks traveling on a budget, but it is worth every single penny and more! Book it now and expect to be treated like royalty in the Colony of the Arts!


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    John G. Mason/Catherine C. Mason

    Innkeepers Description:

    Catherine, French National-Interior Design, Foreign Travel, French Language Teacher. John, American National- History of the Hudson Valley. Environmental policy. PH.D.in European Union politics and political economy.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    Resident Pets

    2 Cats , 1 Dog

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $175 - $225

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: On demand    Check Out: Negotiable

    • Deposit Amount Required: 25%

    • Cancellations: One week advance notice required. 25% cancellation fee for failure to provide timely notice.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Limited

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: No

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 17 Reviews

    4.8 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Fantastic B&B!

    November 29, 2012

    Catherine & John are the perfect hosts in every way - very welcoming and accommodating to all your needs. Their house is beautiful, located just outside the center of Woodstock, surrounded by all the nature has to offer - I even saw a deer right outside their house as I drove up the driveway. The breakfasts are delicious and abundant - and served at the time you want it - not within a certain timeframe which other B&Bs do. I had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this B&B!

    5 out of 5
     

    Most accommodating BNB!

    November 09, 2012

    John and Catherine (innkeepers) were very accommodating by allowing us to bring our pets since we lost power due to hurricane Sandy. They are very friendly, helpful, and recommended the best places to visit in the area. Clean room and delicious breakfast. TOP notch and can't wait to return!!!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Beautiful experience, highly recommend!

    October 01, 2012

    We were visiting from NYC for the weekend and we found this beaut off the beaten path in Woodstock. It's minutes from the heart of the town, very elegant and enchanting. Catherine and John, our hosts, were extraordinary! Very helpful, very accommodating, lovely people. I will definitely return to this place and highly recommend it to friends and family. It actually exceeds your expectations and it is worth every dollar.

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Visitors from NYC

    October 01, 2012

    The DeForest House is a gem hidden away in Woodstock. Our hosts were extremely gracious and very helpful with background information about the area and the local attractions. The rooms are very clean, very elegant, on the top floor of this lovely house. It's a Boutique B & B. It may be a bit pricey for folks traveling on a budget, but it is worth every single penny and more! Book it now and expect to be treated like royalty in the Colony of the Arts!

    5 out of 5
     

    A lovely visit

    September 13, 2012

    What a wonderful B&B experience. The house is gorgeous and beautifully appointed. John and Catherine were gracious and accommodating. The room was lovely and provided a wonderful night's sleep. The breakfast was fantastic and served elegantly. We highly recommend DeForest House and hope to visit again. (Loved Lola!) Claude & Carolyn

    5 out of 5
     

    Wonderful Weekend Stay

    August 07, 2012

    My husband and I had a fantastic stay at Deforest Home! They are one of the few that allow one night stay and late check out. The pool and grounds are gorgeous and inviting. We walked to town for dinner and slept great in the Moroccan Room. The decor is gorgeous, the food is fresh and delicious and John and Catherine are great hosts. This is definitely the best place to stay so close to town!

    5 out of 5
     

    Wonderful Experiece

    July 14, 2012

    We had a wonderful weekend here that was both relaxing, and energizing with extremely generous inn keepers who kept us very well fed, offered us interesting conversation, book recommendations and recommendations of things to do in the area--which all proved very fruitful. A wonderful time for my husband and I. We will be back.

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Peaceful and beautiful weekend getaway

    June 22, 2012

    My husband and I spend a fantastic weekend in Woodstock in the DeForest house. I called the day before and I was pleased that we could get a room for just one night and we were lucky there was room. The room was very warm and friendly furnished in moroccan style with a terrace. The house is beautifully situated on forest grounds and the pool is very nice. The owners Catherine and John are great. The breakfast served outside sunday morning was amazing and they gave us suggestions where to dine and also what to see beside Woodstock. Catherine recommended a trail south of Saugerties, which took us by Hudson river and we walked it on sunday before we headed back to the city. A very good experience.


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  • Location Type

    • Mountains

    • Village

    City - Kingston

    • Distance to city: 12 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the Woodstock Green take Rock City Road (past cemetery) to 4 way stop at top of the hill. Turn right on to Glasco Tpke. Proceed 300 yards to Northwoods Rd. Turn left at DeForest House sign onto drive way just adjacent to Northwoods Rd.

    Airport

    • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County) 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take New York State Thruway south to Saugerties (Exit 20) Turn on to Rt 212 and proceed 9 miles to Woodstock. Turn on Rock City road off of 212 at the Town Green.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Kingston Roundout Waterfront

    • Kingston Stockade District

    • FDR Home, Hyde Park

    • Hurley Stone Houses

    • Montgomery Place Manor House

    • Clairmont Manor House

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Whitewater Rafting

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property highlights

    • Antiques/decor

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Weddings

    On-site

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fireplace

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • In-room internet

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • two touring bicycles available for guests

    • Complimentary Occitanie Soap and Shampoo

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: On demand

    • Serving Location: Outside Patios,Breakfast/dining area,Dining Room,Guest room

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