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Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT

Villa in Brewster with kitchen and fireplace

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
11 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to this massive villa, perfectly suited for family reunions and corporate retreats. Tucked away on six private acres with a rich history, you can enjoy a pool, game room and fitness center.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

11 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT

Escape to this massive villa with pool, game room and fitness center. Perfect for family reunions and corporate retreats

This sprawling hillside hideout is tucked away on six private acres with a rich history dating back to the original construction when it was featured for the August 1928 edition of House Beautiful. The home was designed by Ilonka Karasz, iconic artist of 200 New Yorker covers and co-founder of MOMA. The original homesite has been expanded to provide more space for guests to enjoy this natural sanctuary.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym

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)

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Note from host: Dogs must be caged when no supervised.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Over 30 Guests, $500 additional guest fee.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Over 30 Guests, $500 additional guest fee.
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
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

About the area

Map
Brewster, NY

What's nearby

  • New Life Christian Church - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Richter Park Golf Course - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Richter Arts Center - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Candlewood Lake - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Thunder Ridge Ski Resort - 13 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Brewster Train Station - 12 min drive
  • Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fiesta Mexicana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rosy Tomorrow's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT located?

Situated in Brewster, this villa is within 6 miles (10 km) of Richter Park Golf Course, Richter Arts Center and Stanley Lasker Richter Memorial Park. New Life Christian Church and Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Exactly what we were looking for

Property was exactly what we were looking for with a group as large as ours (14 people). Plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Great kitchen as well (cooked all of our meals in the house for the whole group).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liana D.

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

We'll be back

Truly a gem of a place! We loved it. Great spot to celebrate my 30th birthday with a low-key, mellow group. My chef friend who cooked the entire weekend was thrilled at the industrial-style kitchen. The house is probably unlike anything you've ever seen. We're still talking about it haha. A lovely spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Selin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great villa for big groups

The house is really big, we enjoyed the billiards room, the barbecue, and fire-pit. Be aware that since it is near the woods, there will be some bugs around but it is not that much of a problem. Everything was decent and I enjoyed having 15 people there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaTisha B.

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

Brewester June 22, 2024

Check in was easy. Pet friendly. Very spacious. Very clean 👌 👏. Pool was great. I was so happy the air conditioner was working great because it was 95 degrees. The property was near to shopping areas. I will stay again..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ileza D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

An option for a large group

This house was large as advertised and has a very nice communal kitchen/dining area/living room for everyone to spend time together. The host was also responsive throughout, though our concerns weren’t quick fixes so we didn’t flag. We had a few cleanliness issues, namely tied to leftover food items in the fridge along with the pool which hadn’t been properly cleaned (kids used it, but nobody was too keen to go in). We also weren’t confident the fridge was working as it should and had to throw out warm food (though freezer was all good). While there are some individual AC units, they were not in every room (which was called out in the listing). It was extremely hot and people couldn’t sleep so we purchased our own fans. This also made it so we were unable to use one of the loft common areas as it was sweltering during the day. Overall, this group has done a similar trip for 15 years and we often repeat locations, but this is one we wouldn’t return to without updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron N.

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

Absolutely amazing for what we needed

We had a meditation retreat at this home. The home is large- and is a charming house that seemed to go on forever. Two huge communal rooms- both we large enough for both yoga and meditation. The community is quiet and off the beaten path which it a very special location - this is the second time we rented this place from Travis. He was always in communication and was a great host. Very accommodating and responsive to any our needs.i highly recommend this home. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025