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Heaven Comes to Earth

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· Kent Cliffs, Putnam, New York
278 acres hosted by Kim B.
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We are tucked into a hidden slice of heaven on earth and situated up a ninth-of-a-mile driveway, on 2 acres with a pond, in front of an early 1800s cemetery, on the south side of 276 acres of NYS DEC White Pond Multiple Use Area, giving us the feel of 280 acres of heaven on the edge of a one-mile fresh water spring fed pond that is open to the public as a carry in-carry out recreation area in use summer and winter. We have great blue heron and eagles and otter and hawk and deer and owl and all sorts of critters and flora here with us. This is country. 53 miles north of NYC in the Croton-Harmon Watershed District. Learn more about this land: We are on the north side of Nimham Mountain, complete with its firetower to climb and see the Hudson River Valley and its 1126 acres of NYS DEC Multiple Use Area of mountain bike & equestrian & hiking trails. Some of the only petrogylphs on the east coast are a 2 minute drive and a hike from here to Hawk Rock. The largest effigy of Buddha in the western hemisphere is nearby at 2020 Route 301, Town of Kent, at the American Association of Buddhists headquarters and open to the public 9am - 5pm with its' temple, library, schools, meditation rooms, monastery, grounds to walk, Kwan Yin koi pool, and a free meal on weekends. The Appalachian Trail & Fahnestock State Park are both 20 minutes away, as are the Taconic Parkway or the Town of Southeast MetroNorth train station, or Danbury, CT, or The Great Swamp or Thunder Ridge in Patterson, NY, or the village of Pawling, NY. We are right on the edge of 1 mile, freshwater pond perfect for kayaking, sailboats, paddle boards, canoes, fishing (anyone over 12 needs a permit) and SWIMMING, with no motorboats allowed, except 5 HP electric.  We are 20 minutes from Thunder Ridge Ski Slope and Paintball.  Also 25 minutes from the Hudson River and the village of Cold Spring for access to Breakneck Ridge hiking, river kayaking, motor boating, river cruises, shoppes, restaurants, farmers' market on Saturdays 8:30am to 1pm at Boscobel, Hudson Valley Shakespeare in Garrison, & Philipstown Depot Theater & Garrison Art Center in Philipstown - just across the river from West Point, & More ! We are easy to reach from the Taconic Parkway or i84, 53 miles north of NYC, on this east side of the Hudson River - 40 minutes from the Bear Mtn Bridge, and 45 minutes southeast of Poughkeepsie, 40 minutes from Peekskill, 1 hour southeast Kingston or Saugerties & the Catskill Mtns in NY or the Berkshire Mtns in MA & their MassMoCA & Mahaiwe or Jacobs Pillow, 30 minutes from Newburgh, 90 minutes to Troy and Albany or Woodstock.
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Edwin T.recommends
November 30, 2023
Heaven Comes to Earth WildlifeHaven
Second stay at Heaven comes Earth
Kim had her beavers give us entertainment and her electric hookup kept us warm. Great stay, peaceful and pretty. We will return on other trips Thanks
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Edwin T.recommends
November 22, 2023
Heaven Comes to Earth WildlifeHaven
Kim is a great host.
We van camped at her place on the way to Thanksgiving with our family in Cape Cod. She supplied electricity to warm the cool night, suggested a great place to eat and a less traveled route to the Cape. We will be staying with her on our return trip. Thank you very much
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Ann W.recommends
November 13, 2023
Heaven Comes to Earth WildlifeHaven
The space to park is great- quiet and level. The best part is Kim! She is so accommodating and friendly. She is a gem of a host. We will be back!
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Dodd M.recommends
October 11, 2023
Heaven Comes to Earth WildlifeHaven
The host is very attentive and very good at communicating with customers.
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Carolyn C.doesn't recommend
October 5, 2023
Heaven Comes to Earth WildlifeHaven
There's a nice hiking trail next to White Pond which you can walk to and breakfast was delicious.
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Mariana D.recommends
September 8, 2023
Heaven Comes to Earth WildlifeHaven
My friend Lucie and I had a great time camping at Kim’s place.. our tents had a view of a peaceful pond; we especially enjoyed going to the nearby lake for swimming and hanging out with Kim, who was very welcoming. The breakfasts Kim prepared were delicious and I also highly endorse Kim’s recommendation to visit Cappy’s Restaurant where the half size portions are big enough for 2 or 3 meals!
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Kent Cliffs, Putnam, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mohican, Wappinger, Munsee Lenape, and Schaghticoke First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Kim B.Joined in April 2021
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