This content originally appeared on our Weekend Inspiration newsletter, mailed on 7/26/24.
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Howdy, everyone –
I’m penning this on Wednesday morning, July 24, from Room No. 9 at The Leeway, a new boutique hotel in the Catskills. As of now – Wednesday morning – there’s one room left for this weekend. By the time this scheduled send goes out on Friday morning, that room is probably gone now, but maybe worth a double check, or at the very least, worth scoping their booking page and falling in love because it’s absolutely perfect. I love it.
After a rainy day, last night the clouds lifted at sunset for a perfect riverside dinner at The Leeway in Mt. Tremper. The boutique hotel is our newest member of the Escape Club, and will be sharing promos with us regularly. Photo: Escape Brooklyn.
Speaking of perfect, this weekend’s weather is looking gorgeous – and if you’re looking for a place to spend it, the July Escape Club Newsletter is a great place to start. Inside, exclusive promos get our insiders all kinds of deals from free extra nights to 20% off weekend getaways.
Last, and still on the subject of perfection: the reason I’m writing this on Wednesday morning and not Friday afternoon is that I am presently on an off-grid island somewhere off the coast of Maine. I’m sworn to secrecy on the location of this annual friends trip – where I’m fortunate to have made myself a regular on the guest list – and days are passed by afternoon swims and boat beers, followed by seafood feasts by candlelight in the evening.
Accessible only by boat, and with no electric and no running water, the campy vibe of the house lives so harmoniously within the rugged, beautiful landscape of coastal Maine – a perfect spot to make memories. If you haven’t done an adventurous friends trip recently, I highly recommend it. (And wouldn’t you know it, we have one of those below…)
Anyway, enough about my own escape. Maybe it’s time to plan yours?
Til next week,
-Erin, founder and CD at Escape Brooklyn
Take a Friends Vacation: Long Story Short in Hudson, NY
Long Story Short, along with some other Hudson faves. This large vacation rental sleeps up to ten guests, and is walkable from Hudson’s Amtrak station.
This week’s travel feature is Long Story Short, a boutique vacation rental in Hudson, NY. A stay at this super-chic home makes you feel like you have your very own boutique hotel: it boasts 2,500 square feet of space over 3 floors! Accommodating 10 guests, Long Story Short has 4 bedrooms with 6 beds, plus 2.5 bathrooms, 2 workspaces, parking and a fenced-in backyard garden.
The cherry on top is its central location on Warren Street, which makes it walkable to absolutely everything in Hudson. On the west side of town, its location also allows for an easy walk from the Amtrak – so you can drop your bags and hit the town, which is famous for its eateries and shopping.
Suitable for friends getaways, family reunions, photoshoots and more. Also notable: easy add-ons to make your big trip a breeze include airport pickup, provision shopping, personal chef, and in-house services including yoga, sound baths and massage. For anything else you might need to prepare your trip, just ask!
For Sale: Lakeside in Rhinebeck, NY
This week’s solo real estate listing comes from Rhinebeck, NY, less than two hours from NYC. From Upstate Modernist, the Lakeside residence echoes the subtle ripples of nearby Round Pond, to which it enjoys lake access. Comprised of three wings joined on a single level, the architectural form of Lakeside creates dynamic indoor and outdoor living spaces, with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
Less than two hours from Manhattan, this stunning listing on 4.5 acres is surrounded by beautiful wooded terrain, rock outcroppings and mossy knolls. Access stunning Round Pond a short walk away via shared dock, perfect for morning swims or weekend kayaking adventures. Less than ten minutes away from the Village of Rhinebeck, the property neighbors popular local restaurants and shops like Le Petite Bistro, Bia, Paper Trail, Zephyr, and Hammertown.
