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Dream A-Frame Cabin on the Hudson with heated pool and dock! Sleeps 10; Pets ok!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10301.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Troy, NY
  • Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Private Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom 2nd Floor Loft

1 King Bed

Third Floor Loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1st Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom 2nd Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dream A-Frame Cabin on the Hudson with heated pool and dock! Sleeps 10; Pets ok!

@HudsonRiverAFrame Welcome to the Hudson River A-Frame - my dream A-frame Cabin on the water! I purchased this beautiful cabin back in 2017 and spent the next 4 years renovating it from top to bottom. I sandblasted the entire exterior, installed the inground pool and docks, and replaced every last mechanical system to ensure a wonderful home for decades to come. This is my personal home and I sleep at the A-frame whenever I'm in upstate NY flying for the Air National Guard, and I make it available on the weekends and whenever I'm deployed (which is often). I wanted to share this beautiful property with the world after investing so much of my energy into making it the beautiful home that it is.

Inside, you'll find a master bedroom loft on the second floor with its own ensuite bathroom. There's also a jetted tub overlooking the pool below and the Hudson River (with a sunset view).

Above the master bedroom, you'll find a third-floor loft with a queen bed featuring views of the Hudson.

On the first floor, you'll find the great room with Hammock, woodburning stove, and massive W-shaped Lovesac couch and 70" TV (with Apple TV connected). All the bifold doors open allowing for 20 feet of open-air views connecting the inside to the outside.

Feel free to cook and bake in the top-of-the-line kitchen with a 48" Wolf Stove with indoor grill and griddle. I also have a breadmaker, espresso machine, Kitchenaid Mixer, Ninja Coffee Station, dishwasher, and all the necessary plates, cups, and utensils to cook/bake/create anything you want. The fridge is stocked with butter and cooking staples that you're free to use. There's also cooking oil and seasonings and pretty much anything you'd find in your own home kitchen. You're welcome to use what you want. Just don't throw anything out since I do use all that stuff too when I'm there on the weekdays.

Behind the kitchen, you'll find a bedroom with queen bed and a full bathroom across the hallway.

In the basement, you'll find two queen beds and an air hockey table and a skeeball machine. I also have my workbenches down there for all the woodworking projects I do around the cabin. Every table in the house was made and finished right there at the cabin using reclaimed wood from old factories around the Troy area.

Outside, you'll find a heated pool, propane grill, smoker (with pellets included), a Solo smokeless firepit (the Yukon model - the biggest one they make) and multiple Adirondack chairs and lounge chairs to relax and enjoy the stunning sunsets on the Hudson.

You'll also find stairs leading down to the docks where you can enjoy sitting on the water's edge and taking in all the beautiful nature. Beavers often swim by around sunset time, and you'll often catch eagles, herons, geese, ducks, and some of my neighbor's cats. I fed them once a couple years ago, and now they come over whenever anyone visits to get some treats. They're super friendly, and my neighbor Kelly encourages me to let them in the house and feed them, so I don't mind if you do as well. I have a litter robot and cat food and a water fountain in the house in case you decide to let them in and allow them to spend the night. If you don't want to let them in, then you're going to have to go in and out of the house like a ninja to keep the black one from darting inside. She's quick! (Her name is Gypsy). The orange one is Norma Jean. And the grey one is her mom - Fenway.

I usually keep my Seadoo Speedster and Spark on the dock, but they are not available for guests due to how low the river can be and the risk of sucking up rocks. I do have a Kayak and paddle available and guests are more than welcome to go kayaking at their own risk. The current in the Hudson is pretty strong, so bring a cell phone in case you find yourself needing a ride from somewhere down river!

I try to keep the firewood pile stocked at all times (some indoors by the woodburning stove, and some outside in the brown woodshed at the end of the driveway). You're welcome to use it for fires indoors and in the firepit outside. If you need more, there's a Hannaford Supermarket 3 minutes away (by car) and a Walmart 12 minutes away. There's also a boat launch down the block (1 minute away) in case you bring your own boat/jetski. You're welcome to park them on my dock, but be advised that the water may be very shallow by the docks edge.

Keep in mind that this is a fully-functioning cabin where I live on the weekdays and although I do my best to keep it spotless, you may find some wood dust downstairs around my workbenches. I also don't have a safety fence around the inground pool, so you're going to have to keep an eye on the kids. Also, I don't allow dogs in the pool since their nails may damage the pool liner. And finally, no loud parties are allowed. I had some kids throw a raging pool party once and despite me calling them to turn down the music, they didn't listen and so we called the authorities. I will NOT tolerate loud parties that irritate my neighbors. We're a tight community and we all look out for each other.

If you're allergic to cats, this is probably not a good property for you to rent. Even though the three outdoor cats belong to my neighbor, I still let them come and go as they please when I'm home. I have a Roomba and do my best to ensure no cat hair is anywhere in the home. But I can't guarantee that someone allergic to cats won't have a sneezing fit at the cabin.

Also, I have a washer and dryer in the basement that you're more than welcome to use!

I don't have a cleaning fee, but I do request the following basic checkout items:

Take the trash out to the trash cans at the end of the driveway.
Put all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start it (dishwashing liquid is under the sink).
Wipe down counters and stovetop.
Put all towels, bed sheets, pillowcases, and comforters downstairs by the washing machine.

I'm pretty flexible with check-in and checkout times. The standard is check-in at 3pm and checkout at 11am. Just message me if you want something different.

That's it! You have awesome food options 10 minutes away in downtown Troy (including our famous Farmer's Market every Saturday morning). Albany is 20 minutes away. Saratoga Springs is 35 minutes away. Jiminy Peak Ski Resort is about 55 minutes away. Lake George is an hour away. So is Great Sacandaga Lake. Come enjoy some downtime with friends and family, or a romantic getaway with your favorite person. My home is your home.

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Dia Beshara
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Absolutely no cigarette smoking indoors.
No pets are allowed in the pool (their nails can damage the liner - $900 average repair cost)
Absolutely no shoes on the carpets.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Troy

Troy is home to this chalet. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Colonie Center Mall and Crossgates Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider The Edge Halfmoon and Clifton Park Ice Arena.
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Troy, NY

What's nearby

  • Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Troy Savings Bank Music Hall - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Russell Sage College - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • CNY Fertility Center - 14 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Albany-Rensselaer Station - 23 min drive
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Snowman - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Verdile's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dream A-Frame Cabin on the Hudson with heated pool and dock! Sleeps 10; Pets ok! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Dream A-Frame Cabin on the Hudson with heated pool and dock! Sleeps 10; Pets ok! pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Dream A-Frame Cabin on the Hudson with heated pool and dock! Sleeps 10; Pets ok!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dream A-Frame Cabin on the Hudson with heated pool and dock! Sleeps 10; Pets ok!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dream A-Frame Cabin on the Hudson with heated pool and dock! Sleeps 10; Pets ok! located?

This family-friendly Troy chalet is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hudson River and Peebles Island State Park. Waterford Historical Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very Nice

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Getaway

Great cabin getaway on the Hudson with a beautiful view out the windows. Plenty spacious with multiple adults and comfortable furniture to relax on. Great space to getaway and relax with friends for a vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin Davidson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

This property is awesome! Me and a small group of guys spent a night here during winter and the place is really cool. Plenty of neat amenities such as the kitchen, skee ball, air hockey, jenga, a massive TV, and more. It’s super cozy, the aesthetic is wonderful, and we had a great time! The host is a great person and made our stay easy and enjoyable. Definitely the place for a nice getaway, if it’s this nice in the winter I’m sure it’s great in the summer too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

We love the house We really . Enjoy the stay in cozy house. I like the view inside the house and everything was wonderful. We really enjoyed it. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hudson River Stay

Great meeting spot for a family get together
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place for a Thanksgiving Gathering

We used Dia’s beautiful, eclectic, we’ll-equipped and spacious home as a home base for my family of 5, and hosted a dinner for 17 cooked in the great kitchen, with just enough seating using a folding table and chairs. Located within 25 minutes of the airport and most locations in Albany, along a peaceful spot on the banks of the Hudson River, this home was very unique and equipped with many comforts and extras to entertain and relax, for both my family and our guests. The piano, drum kit and trumpet were perfect, and the hammock and chair swing were fun, and the decor and art were intriguing and created a cool vibe throughout. The neighborhood cat was a fun twist, and the iron stove / fireplace was perfect for the cold snowy weather. We were very blessed by Dia’s kindness, hospitality and generosity. Our family gathering was perfect and everyone was amazed by the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, but lots of challenges

Cleanliness was a bit disappointing, oil/greasy film over everything in the kitchen, spice bottles, pans. Had to rewash a lot of pans prior to cooking, and coffeemaker didn't function well. Lots of expired items. Chandelier in dining wouldn't work, no matter which switches we used, so we ended up needing to dine at the table by candlelight. Could use the table for other purposes due to lack of lighting. Entertainment set up was very frustrating. Not conducive to playing dvds via the PS3. I needed to get on the floor and play around with cords to get it to turn on, remote for PS3 would only sporatically work. Then it would turn off every hour or so, very frustrating. Other interior lights (plug in decoratove ones) wouldn't work. Perhaps breaker blown?) Fridge had a lot of expired and moldy items. We cleaned it out to the best of out ability. Wood burning oven was a nice you, but in desperate need of a cleaning. Walk in showers (2) were ok, but master one had low water pressure. Master sink kept backing up. Couldn't locate sheets for master/king bed. Bed was extremely comfortable, so that was nice. Couldn't safely get in whirlpool tub, so it wasn't used. Great supply of towels! I loved cooking on the interior griddle and grill. Propane grill outside was in very poor condition, so we did not to use. Hand soaps out in lower level bathroom, and could use a hand soap in kitchen, along with degreaser cleaner. Overall, it was quite disappointing based on price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous place

This was an amazing get away and a great place to relax. It is absolutely beautiful and everything went smoothly with communication
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley and Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to stay

Great unique house on the Hudson River. Very close to RPI and a great place for a family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A dream experience

A perfect experience from beginning to end. Dia was excited with a micro-wedding happening for the first time at his property, and we tried our best to be clean and respectful of his beautiful space. He was wonderful to work with th with, very open and communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at a great property

We had a great stay at this great house on the river. Waking up and seeing the river is just a beautiful way to start the day. Our host was wonderful and easy to communicate with. We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Escape!

Dia’s place was the perfect spot to unwind. The home is very welcoming and river views are so peaceful. Dia was communicative before and during our stay helping us navigate everything we needed. If you are looking for an escape in a quiet setting with friends, this is a great spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Embry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Visit

Dia was a great host, very communicative and helpful with many aspects of the home. We caught tons of fish, swam in the beautiful salt water pool, and even took out the kayak! It is truly a beautiful property and we are thankful that Dia shared his home with us. The outdoor kitties were a great touch too. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular weekend!!!

My family and I stayed at Dia’s log cabin in the Hudson from Friday August 2 to Monday August 5. We were in the area to attend my son’s engagement party in Saratoga so we didn’t get to spend as much time as we wish but nevertheless we had an awesome time. Cabin is well equipped with literally everything you can think off. The beds are very comfy. The pool is heated and well kept. The dining and living room area are nicely furnished. We love the piano And drum set. My son and grandson went fishing in the kayak and caught a cat fish. Dia was very nice and accommodating. We where able to communicate with him within minutes. We’re all looking forward to coming back to Dia’s place. I highly recommend this cabin!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host & house

Great location, house and host. Everything was easy and house was exactly as described. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely gorgeous house and wonderful pool

I stayed here with my husband and a group of friends for my birthday. The pictures don't do it justice, this is the coolest place ever. So many games and instruments and things to do when you're not in the fabulous pool. The pool is heated (and heats insanely fast) and has a deep end. The house overlooks the river, where there's multiple seating areas on and near the dock. The kitchen is extremely high end and was fully stocked, we made use of it for breakfast and had pizza recommended by the host. The beds are extremely comfortable and we had no issue sleeping 8 people. There are kitties on the property and they are SO CUTE, they came by to say hi and get a round of pets and wandered in and out of the house. We all loved it here, and having stayed at many homestays, this is easily in the top.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to RPI

We had a great time at this property over our son's graduation weekend. Beautiful spot with lots to do. Dia was great to work with, even allowing us to check in early and check out late!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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