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Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

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

Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House

Although this is a new listing on VRBO ,we are not strangers to renting and managing apartments. We have rented this and two other apartments in the building on long term leases since 2007. This apartment is very bright thanks to 3 large windows facing the street and 4 windows on the side facing the garden which is a rarity on Warren Street.
The apartment offers a complete kitchen including a large oven, dishwasher, microwave and all the necessary utensils to prepare breakfast,lunch and diner should you decide to eat in. The kitchen island offers seating for two and the dining table seats 6 adult comfortably.

The large bedroom offers a king size bed, flat screen tv and plenty of storage .
This apartment is perfectly suited for the business traveler or a vacation stay in Hudson .
My family and I live in the ground floor apartment and assure you that we will answer and address any questions or issues promptly.

A bit of history:

This grand Federal style house at 216-220 Warren Street was originally built, probably in the last decade of the 18th century, for Thomas Jenkins, who is believed to have been the richest of the original Proprietors. It was Thomas who, with his brother Seth, set out from Nantucket in 1783 to find a safe harbor for their vessels and those of other seafaring men from New England and found and purchased Claverack Landing. Tradition has it that, in the good Quaker community that was early Hudson, Thomas Jenkins was considered to be 'somewhat aristocratic' and was roundly criticized for the ostentation of his palatial home.

In her Colonial Restoration and Old Upper Hudson Walking Tours, first published in 1984, Mrs. Granvil Hills tells us that 'the house was later divided into 2 dwellings.' It is definitely two dwellings today, but it is not entirely clear when the division happened. In 1848, more than half a century after it was built, the house became a school for young ladies. What Anna Bradbury has to say about the school in her History of the City of Hudson suggests that it had already been divided at that point.
In 1848 the Misses Peake established a 'Young Ladies Seminary,' that for more than thirty years attracted the patronage of the best people of the city and vicinity. It was located at Number 216 Warren street with a fine schoolroom in the adjoining dwelling. Miss Elizabeth Peake, the head of the institution, was a person of superior mind and culture, and was the author of two very excellent books, one 'Pen Pictures of Europe,' and the other a 'History of the German Emperors,' which necessitated research in the great libraries of Germany, and exhibited great ability.
In 1881, George Power, who owned the New York and Hudson Steamboat Company, the Hudson and Athens Ferry, and the Hudson and Catskill Ferry,This grand Federal style house at 216-220 Warren Street was originally built, probably in the last decade of the 18th century, for Thomas Jenkins, who is believed to have been the richest of the original Proprietors. It was Thomas who, with his brother Seth, set out from Nantucket in 1783 to find a safe harbor for their vessels and those of other seafaring men from New England and found and purchased Claverack Landing. Tradition has it that, in the good Quaker community that was early Hudson, Thomas Jenkins was considered to be 'somewhat aristocratic' and was roundly criticized for the ostentation of his palatial home.

In her Colonial Restoration and Old Upper Hudson Walking Tours, first published in 1984, Mrs. Granvil Hills tells us that 'the house was later divided into 2 dwellings.' It is definitely two dwellings today, but it is not entirely clear when the division happened. In 1848, more than half a century after it was built, the house became a school for young ladies. What Anna Bradbury has to say about the school in her History of the City of Hudson suggests that it had already been divided at that point.
In 1848 the Misses Peake established a 'Young Ladies Seminary,' that for more than thirty years attracted the patronage of the best people of the city and vicinity. It was located at Number 216 Warren street with a fine schoolroom in the adjoining dwelling. Miss Elizabeth Peake, the head of the institution, was a person of superior mind and culture, and was the author of two very excellent books, one 'Pen Pictures of Europe,' and the other a 'History of the German Emperors,' which necessitated research in the great libraries of Germany, and exhibited great ability.
In 1881, George Power, who owned the New York and Hudson Steamboat Company, the Hudson and Athens Ferry, and the Hudson and Catskill Ferry, moved from 400 State Street, where he had lived since 1865, to this house. Power was probably, in his time, one of the richest men in Hudson, and, according to the 1880 census, his household consisted of six adults besides himself--his wife, Adeline; four grown children, Emily (40), Ada (24), Kate (22), and Frank (18); and his widowed sister Mary Gaul--so it's hard to imagine that he would move from a building of such considerable size to half a house on Warren Street.

Power seemed to have had a curious penchant--perhaps because there were so many women in his household--for living in buildings that had been occupied by schools for young women. Before he bought 400 State Street and made it his home, the building had been the Reverend J. B. Hague's Hudson Female Academy, and he moved to this house on Warren Street soon after it ceased being the Misses Peake's Young Ladies Seminary.

In 1894, all or part of 216-220 Warren Street became the Howard Hotel, and so it remained until 1944.





Some time after the Howard Hotel closed in 1944, the building where Savoia is now located was added, and a bar opened there named for Hudson's most notorious home-based industry.

The building that started out as the grandest house in Hudson went through hard times in the 1980s and 1990s, but today, at more than two hundred years of age, it survives and thrives, although clearly as two separate and distinct parts.





Property manager

Fabrice gallean

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Hudson, NY

What's nearby

  • Hudson Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hudson Area Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Max and Lillian Katzman Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • FASNY Museum of Firefighting - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Olana State Historic Site - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 8 min walk
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supernatural Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Maker Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hudson Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Half Moon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baba Louie's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House located?

Situated in Hudson, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Hudson Opera House, Hudson Area Library, and Max and Lillian Katzman Theater. Stoddard Corner and Oakdale Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hudson Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Apartment In Historic 1785 Thomas Jenkins House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Wonderful property and close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never wanted to leave!
We could not have asked for more- inviting, peaceful, clean, and an ideal location for a Hudson getaway. Thank you for providing us with a weekend to remember!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Find
Awesome place, large, clean, and in a great location. Felt very welcomed and will be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lila F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend in Hudson
This was the first time we visited Hudson The property location was great The apartment was nicely furnished spacious and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous location. I love the keyless entry. Communication with host was easy, and although I didn’t need to contact her, I think I would have received a rapid response. Beautiful building, and the apartment was spacious. There is a slight shabbiness to the living room. Overall, a very good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, comfortable!
This apartment was everything we needed for our short stay in Hudson. Everything was very clean, the bed was extremely comfortable. The location was perfect with access to the beautiful, Warren Street. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
This 18th-century house has a rarity on Warren Street: a side yard with trees. It was great being in the middle of things and yet come home to a quiet oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very stylish and comfortable apartment in excellent, walkable location
Loved every minute of our stay here! The place is only one bedroom but is so open, airy, and well decorated that it feels larger. The Murphy bed in the wall is a bonus if you have an extra person. Highly recommend the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful apartment that is perfectly situated, making downtown walkable. Had a historic feel with all the modern upgrades
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hudson stay
Very spacious and lovely apartment with lots of natural light. Old building that has been beautifully renovated and near all the nice parts of Warren Street. Has a lovely little fenced in yard that makes it feel more quiet and private. Could walk to anything in town. Host was very accessible and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice apartment, great light, easy to get around. Well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Fabrice was a great host. The apartment was in a central location in town where you could walk to everything. The place was very clean and had every amenity. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a wonderful experience! Our weekend stay here was perfection. The apartment was clean, bright and airy and location was supreme. We pulled in Friday before lunch and didn’t have to start the car until Sunday when we left. Walking to all the shops and restaurants was exactly what we wanted to do. Communication with Fabrice was clear and easy as well. We went with another couple and we all agreed we would like to return here for another stay.wouldn’t change a thing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

kris

Liked: Communication
Great location, the property has signs of wear and tear, the tub area suffers mildewed grout. the towel bar hanging off the wall. The listing says washer and dryer, should say the units are in the basement and you have to pay to use them. OK for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A., East Northport, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The apartment is beautiful and comfortable. It is large and preserved so well. The location is great! Right near so many restaurants and stores. The owner is also so kind and responsive. They even had waters in the fridge. When we come back I would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Jenkins House was very nice. Clean, comfortable, and more spacious than it looks in photos. Lots of character as well. Very well equipped, with a good kitchen. Our host was very responsive to any questions we had, getting back to me within minutes. The property is in the heart of downtown Hudson and walkable to most everything. Plenty of shopping and dining options within a couple of blocks, lots lots more within half a mile. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Apartment
We loved how convenient the location was. We could walk to restaurants, breweries and shops. The apartment itself was spacious, had everything you needed, and the hostess was very responsive hostess with an easy check in / check out process. The only thing to make note of is that there are apartments above and below you. This is a very historic building so sometimes you can hear footsteps or other people. It didn't bother us but I could see if you are a light sleeper, you can wake up to footsteps above if you are trying to sleep in. I would imagine this is the case for lots of properties in Hudson since it is such a historic town. I highly recommend this place to stay and next time we’re in Hudson, we’ll be here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment!
Very nice, well-appointed apartment overlooking the main street in Hudson! Location was amazing, lots of restaurants and shops around. Check in was very easy, communication was prompt and effective. Would definitely stay here again if we are back in Hudson!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thomas Jenkins home.
This was an excellent 1-week vacation in Hudson, New York. The rental property is on lower Warren Street-the equivalent of Main Street in any other city. It was within easy walking distance of food, beverages and shopping - - - although few, if any, coffee shops open until 7:30 or 8:00 a.m. The Jenkins home exudes the spirit of the early founding of the city and is comfortable and relaxing. The landlord/manager was readily available to resolve a minor check-in glitch.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Apartment was very nice. Entry was easy. Host had cold water for us. Neighborhood was beautiful. Parking was a bit limited and confused as to where we could and could not park. Obviously not really the host's fault
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc and Janet Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!
We enjoyed our stay at the historic Thomas Jenkins home. The location was perfect, handy to restaurants and shops and an easy drive to tourist attractions in the area. The bed was comfy, linens and towels were amazing and there was coffee, tea and waters left for our use which was much appreciated. The apartment was quiet despite being on the second of three floors. Parking was easily available on the street in front of the house. We would happily stay again upon a return visit to Hudson.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment
This apartment is in a perfect location, both in town and within the Hudson area. The owner has equipped it with everything that you could need, and he is extremely responsive. We were comfortable and pleased with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hudson family trip
Great trip to visit family in Hudson. Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment in the heart of Hudson
We were looking for a rental near a wedding in Catskill and found this lovely apartment. The proprietor was very responsive and accessing the unit was easy and no-fuss. All the details inside are lovingly selected and the unit is very well-maintained. The towels were fluffy and the sheets were soft -- we slept so well! Hudson itself and the surrounding area is SO charming. We found several delightful things to do at and in between wedding events, including dining at Feast & Floret (downtown Hudson), exploring Art Omi (about 20 minutes from downtown Hudson), walking the trail around Lake Taghkanic (about 1/2 hour drive outside Hudson), and taking an amazing barrel tour and tasting at Hillrock distillery (near Lake Taghkanic). Other highlights included fantastic coffee and pastries in downtown coffee bars and an amazing drop-in morning Yoga session at Sadhana Yoga on our way out of town. Hudson was easy to get to on the train from New York, just a two hour ride. Highly, highly recommended for a peaceful getaway vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024