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Cook House

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Location
Kerhonkson, New York
Year
1920
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Scandinavian

Rental for 2 Guests

$425 / night
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The kitchen is stocked with cooking and baking essentials like a KitchenAid mixer, Nespresso machine, Kinto pour-over setup, Joule sous-vide, and handmade ceramics.
The kitchen is stocked with cooking and baking essentials like a KitchenAid mixer, Nespresso machine, Kinto pour-over setup, Joule sous-vide, and handmade ceramics.
Careful planning allowed for the use of mass-produced cabinetry while still achieving a built-in look. A magnetic door holding art helps conceal the pre-existing electrical panel. Concealed LED lighting in the floating shelves illuminates both the work surface and the glassware.
Careful planning allowed for the use of mass-produced cabinetry while still achieving a built-in look. A magnetic door holding art helps conceal the pre-existing electrical panel. Concealed LED lighting in the floating shelves illuminates both the work surface and the glassware.
The original stairwell was completely demolished, redesigned, and rebuilt to meet code. The first-floor birch plywood stairwell wall serves a dual purpose of separating the stairs from the living room and extending through the second floor to serve as the upstairs railing.
The original stairwell was completely demolished, redesigned, and rebuilt to meet code. The first-floor birch plywood stairwell wall serves a dual purpose of separating the stairs from the living room and extending through the second floor to serve as the upstairs railing.
The bedroom is kept light and airy with its open layout and diffused lighting. Built-ins and a platform bed maximize the floor space and a 10' long floating desk provides workspace with a view. A ceiling-mounted box holds a projector for evening movie watching from a drop-down screen.
The bedroom is kept light and airy with its open layout and diffused lighting. Built-ins and a platform bed maximize the floor space and a 10' long floating desk provides workspace with a view. A ceiling-mounted box holds a projector for evening movie watching from a drop-down screen.
An insulated, freestanding tub with a picture window onto the forest is the main feature of the bathroom, which also incorporates the same materials used throughout the space–birch plywood, white concrete, and shiplap.
An insulated, freestanding tub with a picture window onto the forest is the main feature of the bathroom, which also incorporates the same materials used throughout the space–birch plywood, white concrete, and shiplap.
Built-in bedside benches do double duty as nightstands (with embedded qi chargers) and surfaces for luggage.
Built-in bedside benches do double duty as nightstands (with embedded qi chargers) and surfaces for luggage.
A 10-foot-long floating birch plywood desk lives in the open bedroom to provide ample surface for writing, working, or watching nature.
A 10-foot-long floating birch plywood desk lives in the open bedroom to provide ample surface for writing, working, or watching nature.
The custom couch and stairwell were integrated to make the most of the modest space. The ceiling was opened up to expose the original joists and provide as much additional height as possible.
The custom couch and stairwell were integrated to make the most of the modest space. The ceiling was opened up to expose the original joists and provide as much additional height as possible.
Open birch plywood shelving creates a display space for designer cookware, ceramics, and glassware. Concealed LED lighting provides countertop task lighting and the illumination of dishware and pantry staples.
Open birch plywood shelving creates a display space for designer cookware, ceramics, and glassware. Concealed LED lighting provides countertop task lighting and the illumination of dishware and pantry staples.
Poured-in-place white concrete countertops provide an inert and tactile textured surface for cooking and baking. Birch plywood floating shelves with concealed LED lighting illuminate the worktop while also showcasing refined cooking tools and pantry items. Outdoor benches provide flexible seating that stands up to the heavy use and potential spills of a busy vacation rental kitchen.
Poured-in-place white concrete countertops provide an inert and tactile textured surface for cooking and baking. Birch plywood floating shelves with concealed LED lighting illuminate the worktop while also showcasing refined cooking tools and pantry items. Outdoor benches provide flexible seating that stands up to the heavy use and potential spills of a busy vacation rental kitchen.
Shiplap and a poured concrete slab conceal the remnants of the previous fireplace and create the backdrop for a modern Scandinavian cast iron fireplace fueled by propane and controlled by a Nest thermostat. Built-in birch plywood shelving and seating with concealed LED lighting support a curated vinyl collection, Sonos speakers, and the full set of Modernist Cuisine cookbooks.
Shiplap and a poured concrete slab conceal the remnants of the previous fireplace and create the backdrop for a modern Scandinavian cast iron fireplace fueled by propane and controlled by a Nest thermostat. Built-in birch plywood shelving and seating with concealed LED lighting support a curated vinyl collection, Sonos speakers, and the full set of Modernist Cuisine cookbooks.
The vacation home is stocked with tools and supplies most rental properties leave out–some that are essential, and some that are just for fun.
The vacation home is stocked with tools and supplies most rental properties leave out–some that are essential, and some that are just for fun.
All walls on the second floor were removed (except for the bathroom) to help incorporate the additional space and light from the stairwell into the full bedroom space, to make it feel as airy and spacious as possible.
All walls on the second floor were removed (except for the bathroom) to help incorporate the additional space and light from the stairwell into the full bedroom space, to make it feel as airy and spacious as possible.
The upstairs landing was left open to provide additional light and space for the bedroom. Original artwork by Dan Covert.
The upstairs landing was left open to provide additional light and space for the bedroom. Original artwork by Dan Covert.

Details

Square Feet
950
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Smart Home Tech
Nest
Alexa

Credits

From The Reset Club

Nestled on the edge of a dead-end country road in a cozy Catskills hamlet, this 1920s cottage was reimagined by designers Kristin Sloan and Doug Jaeger as a smart and thoughtful vacation rental for guests to explore their culinary creativity.

After two years of hosting guests at their tiny mountain guest house and their own experiences staying at rental properties while traveling for client projects, the couple became convinced of the power of new environments to open up opportunities for creativity, relaxation, and connections with people and nature. On their own trips to the Catskills from NYC, the couple often found themselves pining to slow down and create food and experiences they didn’t have the time (or tools) for in the city.

Cook House features a warm minimalist aesthetic, built-in furnishings, seamless technology that keeps you connected to the outside world (if you want), and kitchen tools and supplies that are often left out from vacation rentals. Every aspect of the guest experience has been designed to help people feel relaxed and at home with the least amount of effort.