Title: Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. ![Property grounds - Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. (Rensselaerville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95700000/95699400/95699313/w906h683x59y0-3790808f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. (Rensselaerville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95700000/95699400/95699313/w904h683x61y0-78872006.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. (Rensselaerville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95700000/95699400/95699313/42c0f0b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. (Rensselaerville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95700000/95699400/95699313/w1015h683x5y0-64f6912d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. (Rensselaerville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95700000/95699400/95699313/w917h683x60y0-a113c0b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of upstate New York, Hickory Hill offers a serene escape from the city. This 19th-century country estate features sweeping lawns, walking trails over 250 acres of woodland, ponds for boating and swimming and a clay tennis court. Unwind in the spacious live-in kitchen or enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking on one of two lake ponds. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 94000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi £569 includes taxes & fees 19 Feb - 20 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. This is the perfect place to get away, to be alone or with family and friends, to reflect, write, or simply regain your sanity. The house is at the end of a mile long dirt road, deep in the countryside, with high-speed internet and lots of privacy. Minutes from the Rensselaerville Falls and hiking trails of the E.N. Huyck Preserve. Dating from the early 19th century, Hickory Hill is country estate and working farm set in the rolling Catskills of upstate New York, 35 minutes west of Albany. There are sweeping lawns, walking trails over 250 acres of woodland, ponds for boating and swimming and a clay tennis court. And high-speed internet when you need to stay connected. Guests stay in the newer Guest Wing, also in traditional design, with four rooms, two with en suite bath, two with a large shared bath, with full use of a spacious live-in kitchen. There is also an additional South Bedroom Suite in the Family wing that sleeps up to four more. The gracious dining room easily seats 8-10 people, with 12 possible. Our "Base Price" for this listing is for the entire guest wing, with a private entrance. The space accommodates up to 8 adults plus two children (in a second old-fashioned double). Pets are welcome by special arrangement. Hosts are fluent in English, German and French. Guest access includes: Spacious country kitchen, dining room and terrace. Garden seating, hammock and outdoor grill. Spring fed swimming pond, second lake pond with kayaks and canoe, tennis court and miles of walking trails. We provide a self-service Continental breakfast. Other things to note: In addition to the Library, Conkling Hall, Kuhar's Farm Café and Grist Mill Museum, the famed Palmer House is set to reopen this summer as "Hamlet Provisions" Restaurant and Café. There is also a friendly tavern, The Shell Inn, just outside the village, and several other pleasant restaurants within 20-30 minutes drive (information available in house). Additional rules \- Events or parties by arrangement \- Dinners available by arrangement \- Families with children are most welcome, and just need to come prepared, taking special care to treat the house with respect. There are plenty of toys, games and books you are welcome to use, as long as children put things away and clean up after themselves. Hickory Hill is a wonderful house for children, but it is neither padded nor bullet proof, so attention is in order. \- We expect guests to be considerate about the amount of trash they leave behind. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 4,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93850000/93840400/93840334/974ac705.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Waterfall Oasis + Firepit East Durham - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Fireplace - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 15 reviews £268 includes taxes & fees 12 Feb - 13 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=93840334&PinnedHotelID=93840334&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83510000/83501200/83501157/b7df0223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain retreat/Hot Tub/Ski/Hike/Water Park/WIFI/Fire Pit Durham - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £403 includes taxes & fees 11 Mar - 12 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=83501157&PinnedHotelID=83501157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121930000/121923000/121922942/ddcb2a93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Catskills Retreat | Near Hiking, Skiing & Town East Durham - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=121922942&PinnedHotelID=121922942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59760000/59755400/59755331/e7a29af6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5-Star Lux Condo, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Ski in/out @ Windham Windham - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=59755331&PinnedHotelID=59755331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/116000000/115993600/115993520/5ed53853.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mtn Views & Private Yard: Retreat in Cornwallville Cornwallville - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=115993520&PinnedHotelID=115993520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104490000/104487700/104487677/d3aa375e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Apartment Sleeps 6+, Capital Region near everything! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 Located in Rensselaerville, this holiday home is on a lake. Thacher State Park and Catskill State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Zoom Flume and Mountain Top Arboretum. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda d. 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for large groups Beautiful, large, old home, filled with hundreds of antiques, and a story for every one of them, I'm sure. You'd run out of time before you saw all of them. Really comfy beds, lots of bedrooms (some had private sitting rooms) and bathrooms. Nearly private driveway that winds through beautiful mountain scenery. We were there in winter and still saw tons of wild life..the birds! so many. Huge, old kitchen with some comfy chairs an eat in table and breathtaking views. A private bedroom wing, BUT the kitchen is shared by the caretaker or other guests. Our caretaker was delightful and good company, but we didn't realize when we rented that we'd be sharing. Wouldn't make a difference, and we'd definitely go back.it definitely added to the charm. He was very accommodating and helpful. I think it would be clearer if this home was listed as a B&B. Don't let that stop you, it was a fun experience, very close to town, and filled with so much fascinating history. We can't wait to go back in the other seasons. ##### Linda d. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ---