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TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

NEW! Herb Cottage: Historic Artist's Cottage, Wood Stove, Walk to Town!

Experience the essence of Woodstock in this former home to Anita M. Smith — artist, historian and “Herb Lady of the Catskills.” Enjoy the fragrance and serenity of the “show-off” herb garden right outside your door.

Just 1/2 mile from town center, Herb Cottage is nestled at the gateway to Woodstock’s legendary Overlook Mountain. If you’re searching for a mystical hideaway in which to relax, restore your energies, and recapture your creative self, this is the place for you!

Completely renovated, Herb Cottage offers a delightful mix of luxurious appointments and bluestone charm, including:
• Comfortable living room with woodstove, bluestone hearth, 37" cable HDTV, Blu-Ray player, and an extensive library of books, games and DVDs.
• Fully-equipped country kitchen with a bluestone countertop, herb tiles from Mexico, and a sunny dining nook.
• Second floor loft bedroom with a king-size bed featuring a luxurious memory foam mattress topper and 100% cotton linens.
• First floor bathroom with an antique claw foot tub converted into a rain shower.
• Additional amenities include spa robes, WIFI, and a secluded bluestone terrace with bluestone table and gas grill.
• Optional: Reiki treatments and access to other holistic practitioners.

Ideal for a couple. Combine with nearby Rock City Writer's Studio (VRBO # 3469886) for additional space.

PETS
Well-behaved and crate-trained dogs are considered ~ please ask. Please note that dogs must be crated when left alone in the cottage, and leashed when outdoors. A $100/week pet fee per dog applies.

CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations that are made more than sixty days prior to the arrival date will receive a full refund. Cancellations that are made between thirty and sixty days in advance of the arrival date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations that are made less than 30 days prior to check-in forfeit the full payment. Early departure does not warrant any refund of rent. Refunds will not be given due to weather or road conditions.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
If you think there's any chance that you may need to cancel your reservation, we strongly suggest that you consider purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip. Thank you!

Short-Term Rental Operating Permit #21N-113

Property manager

Judy Atwood

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa services

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children

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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
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Well-behaved and crate-trained dogs are considered

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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

New Herb Cottage Historic Artist's Cottage Wood Stove Walk Town
New Herb Historic Artist's Wood Stove Walk Town Woodstock
New Herb Historic Artist's Wood Stove Walk Town
New Herb Cottage Historic Artist's Cottage Wood Stove Walk Town
New Herb Historic Artist's Wood Stove Walk Town Woodstock
New Herb Cottage Historic Artist's Cottage Wood Stove Walk Town
New Herb Historic Artist's Wood Stove Walk Town Woodstock
New Herb Historic Artist's Wood Stove Walk Town

About the neighborhood

Map
Woodstock, NY

What's nearby

  • Woodstock Music Shop - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Woodstock Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Overlook Mountain Trailhead - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Monastery - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bethel Woods Museum - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Rhinecliff Station - 29 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colony - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bread Alone - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Good Night - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tinker Street Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mara's On The Way - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! Herb Cottage: Historic Artist's Cottage, Wood Stove, Walk to Town! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at NEW! Herb Cottage: Historic Artist's Cottage, Wood Stove, Walk to Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! Herb Cottage: Historic Artist's Cottage, Wood Stove, Walk to Town!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW! Herb Cottage: Historic Artist's Cottage, Wood Stove, Walk to Town! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Catskill State Park and Woodstock Music Shop. SweetHeart Gallery and Woodstock Artists Cemetery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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NEW! Herb Cottage: Historic Artist's Cottage, Wood Stove, Walk to Town! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Herb Cottage stay
We had a marvelous visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Communication
Could've been a bit cleaner. I get it's an old cottage, but cobwebs everywhere aren't necessary. Also, filling all of the soap dispensers with water to dilute is really budget. It's cute. Great wood burning stove. But just didn't feel like it was worth the price or up to the standards of other vacation rentals I've stayed at in the area and in this price point. I just never felt...clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Mountain Getaway
My boyfriend and I had a lovely time staying at Herb Cottage. The property is conveniently located making going to and from various hiking trails, Woodstock proper, Kingston and so on super convenient! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrence C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage steeped in local history
The cottage was exactly what we hoped for a long weekend stay. We especially enjoyed using the wood stove, and learning about the history of the cottage and the artist author who built the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage
The herb cottage was amazing. Has everything you need and is just around the corner from downtown Woodstock. We stayed over the Thanksgiving holiday and were really pleased with the quiet and quaint environment the cottage offered. Would recommend for those looking for a peaceful relaxing stay. (also the wood stove is great)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming!
A lovely stay in a charming cottage minutes from the centre of Woodstock. The hosts were very helpful with some minor items.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy weekend
My husband and I really enjoyed using Herb Cottage as a base to explore the Catskills and Hudson Valley areas. The place was as described and had everything we needed to be comfortable. We really enjoyed the wood burning stove in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, Relaxing Getaway
This is a lovely cottage that's perfectly situated between the town of Woodstock and the Overlook Mountain trail. Wonderful ambiance, great mattress, generously-appointed kitchen. Only caveat is that the ceilings are quite low in some spots — especially the kitchen entrance and the upstairs loft-style bedroom. Bumped my head a few times when I forgot to duck!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Peaceful
The Cottage was perfect for what we were looking for. A quiet couple of days. The town of Woodstock was great. A lot of food choices and not far from cottage. 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann Elise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely historic and charming cottage.
The property was very pretty and full of character. We were warm with the stove and heating and found the chairs and sofa extremely comfortable. It was within easy walking distance from the town. We were very happy with our choice and it was a perfect break from the stresses of New York!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

annemarie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
My husband and I stayed for a little less then a week at this magnificent cottage. It was clean, comfortable and close to town . It’s small yet sweet and has everything you might need for a relaxing trip. The history is a big bonus and so interesting.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous peaceful cottage
For a peaceful getaway this cottage will serve you well. It’s a long walk (15 min) to central Woodstock and also feels quiet and away from the hustle bustle. Fully equipped, cozy, quaint place. Perfect for - couple and a small pooch, if you have one. Easy communication with owners rep.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

M S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last Hurrah
My husband and I enjoyed a long weekend at this cozy cottage situated within a 5-minute drive of Woodstock’s great shops and restaurants and equally close to Woodstock’s great hiking trails. After long days of walking and hiking we enjoyed relaxing on the chaises in the backyard, and in the evenings the expansive DVD collection was a treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Darryl N., Taos, New Mexico

Great Week @ Herb Cottage
Had the chance to enjoy this cottage and location for a week. It's a cozy little place just far enough off the beaten path of Woodstock to enjoy the peace and quiet and the cottage has a well equipped kitchen and great grill for bar-b-quing. Only suggestion for improvement is that the bed could be comfortable -- but other than that a GREAT EXPERIENCE and would definitely return another time

10/10 Excellent

Marcus R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Joy of Herb Cottage.
My beloved and I just spent 4 unforgettable and wonderful days at Herb Cottage! We would have happily stayed for weeks. Judy's place is a peaceful haven and is a true gem. Very cosy, comfortable and heartwarming. Her assistant Chelsea went above and beyond to make sure every aspect of our stay went well. It was all brilliantly organized and free of any stress or concerns. We are deeply grateful for such a joyful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You'll be so glad...
...that you came to stay at Herb Cottage. Not an exaggeration to say that it's a magical place. Set in a gorgeous, quiet, woodland neighborhood that is a quick walk from the lively Woodstock downtown, it's perfect for a solo retreat or a couple's get-away (which was our situation). It has everything you need for a restorative, comforting stay and feels like an actual home, not a rental unit. Powerful woodstove warmed up our mornings. Big comfortable bed in the loft. Wonderful collection of books tucked in everywhere as well as a huge array of throw-back BluRay video disks for the TV. Loved everything about it. Wish we could have stayed for a week!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

k d.

Lovely, clean, easy and wonderful!
This was a wonderful getaway: very clean, cozy and lovely, it had everything you would need to cook, and all the furniture was very comfortable. We felt completely relaxed being there and a nice surprise was the enormous number of DVDs. We loved how quiet it was, except for the cars at commuter times because it's just off the road. The only thing that was different from the pictures was the backyard: beyond the grill, it's the backyard for another little house. We went to town for food, but Woodstock is pretty tacky. It's gorgeous driving around that area, though, and there are many nice other villages.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely cottage
Lovely in every way except loft area around bed. Didn’t realize I couldn’t stand upright. Was difficult to get around. Carpet could be replaced on loft. No idea it had such challenging steps to the bed. Cottage had a musty smell when first entered.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Comfort Zone
The location was perfect. The history of the residence fascinating. The hosts most accommodating. We had a problem that was quickly attended to and solved. Everything we needed was on hand and our dog loved walking about in the yard. Elder visitors alert: the top step is tough to negotiate, but we did.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING TIME!
My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary. It was exactly as described. So gorgeously quaint. The wood burning stove was a HUGE plus! Thank you for such a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oozing with charm!
Herb Cottage is quite the little gem. You can feel the history in this well appointed and charming home. The hosts could not have been more thorough and responsive during our stay. We look forward to our next visit through Woodstock.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Woodstock cottage
Extremely clean, quaint, charming 1 bdrm with great proximity to beautiful hiking and to downtown Woodstock. Lots of great DVDs and a lovely wood stove for cozy evenings. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaye N., Boalsburg, PA United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay at The Herb Cottage
It was truly a pleasure to stay not only in a cute and quaint cottage but at a part of Woodstock history. Check in was a breeze and the place was stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable week long stay. During the day we hiked, explored Woodstock and other nearby towns and ate at many of the great restaurants. At night it was sitting in front of the fire watching a movie, playing games or reading a book all supplied by the proprietors. On warmer nights the outdoor chairs were a comfortable spot to look at the amazing sky and listen to the nearby stream. An added bonus was the lilacs were in bloom. (my favorite) We highly recommend staying at this cottage and exploring Woodstock and all that the Catskills have to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie P., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage getaway
The cottage has a wonderful history and the owners have stocked it with a library of books about Woodstock as well as all kinds of other books. The kitchen is small but stocked with nice plates and cookware so it’s fun to cook here, we made lots of good dinners when we weren’t going out. The owners have great taste and generously provide the cottage with a million different touches that make it special to be there. Wonderful time to be in beautiful Woodstock. Nothing but thank you to our hosts.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, cozy cottage
We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage this fall. It's a little secluded, but still close to everything in the downtown. It looks just as cute in person as in the photos. Most of all we loved being able to hang out by the woodstove as we got a true upstate NY November with 20 degree temps :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019