Comfortable one bedroom apartment in a National Historic Register building in the Stockade District of Uptown Kingston. The Wiltwyck is located across the street from the historic Senate House Park and the Senate Garage. Within 1-3 blocks you will find coffee shops, Spectacular restaurants, boutique shopping, antiquing, museums, and more. The Wiltwyck is the perfect base from which to explore this historic Dutch village, the first Capital of NY State, as well as the majestic Catskill Mountains.
This a full one bedroom, one bathroom apartment with living room and kitchen. You will enter the building through the front door and walk through the common hall to your unit. Our house is built into a hill, and this apartment is on the lower level, so expect to walk down stairs from the main entrance, but it is above ground and has full size windows. The window in the bedroom is full size but is partially below grade, it has a window well. This level is not the basement, the basement is below this level.
The hallway is common to all guests, but the apartment is all yours. Laundry is available to our guests.
We love to greet our guests at check in whenever possible, and are usually around to answer any questions or give recommendations, but we will give you your space and privacy. We are always available by phone or text to address any needs as well.
The Stockade District of Kingston, New York, also known as Uptown Kingston, is a neighborhood steeped in history and brimming with culture and entertainment. Originally known as Wiltwyck, it was one of the first Dutch settlements in the 1600s and was surrounded by a stockade fence, giving it its current name.
Music lovers will find plenty to enjoy in the Stockade District, with live music events happening regularly and the recently renovated UPAC, which offers concerts and theatrical performances throughout the year. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the neighborhood's First Saturdays Gallery Walk, where they can check out the latest art shows, sample wine and cheese, and even purchase something to take home. The district is also home to some of the most impressive murals in the country, thanks to the popular O+ festival, which invites some of the best mural artists to showcase their work.
History buffs will find much to explore in the Stockade District, with the Senate House Museum and Park located right across the street from the Wiltwyck, along with the Senate Garage, making it the perfect place to stay for visitors attending weddings there. The Four Corners, the only intersection in the country with four stone houses that predate the Revolution, is a must-see. The Matthew Pearson House, now a museum open to visitors, and the Rough Draft Bookstore and Bar, where visitors can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat while browsing books, are located in this intersection.
Families with children will appreciate the Antique Fire Truck Museum, where kids can hop in and ring the bell, see the horse-drawn water tanks, and view a huge collection of helmets and other gear. The Catskill Mountain Railroad offers a chance for the whole family to take in the local scenery and enjoy holiday-themed rides, such as the Polar Express. The Stockade District is also home to the best Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings.
Foodies will be in heaven in the Stockade District, with world-class restaurants found on every block, including coffee shops, organic eateries, and a vintage cocktail bar that has been featured in the New York Times. If you're looking to explore the other end of town, you'll be treated to more great restaurants, shops, a maritime museum, a trolly museum, and a beautiful waterfront walkway. The Stockade District of Kingston truly has something for everyone and is the perfect destination for a visit filled with culture, entertainment, and history.
The neighborhood is extremely walking friendly, you don't need a car if you just want to enjoy a weekend here. Uber and Lyft are available to get to the other parts of town, as well as a city and county bus. If you want to take day trips to other destinations a car is helpful. We do have off street parking, (if it snows, only 4 wheel drive cars with snow tires will be able to get up our driveway though) and are about 5 short blocks fromTrailways Bus Station. We are about 20 min from the Amtrack station in Rhinecliff, and 35 min from the train station in Poughkeepsie
The Wiltwyck is located in the City of Kingston. We are in a beautiful, walkable historic district, but we are not located out in the woods where there is complete silence. There is the potential for noise from cars driving by, the occasional fire truck, neighbors doing lawn care, trucks backing up etc.
Arielle C.
Julie's place was great! Clean, convenient to walk around the Stockade district and really spacious. Julie was really nice and accommodating. Would stay again!
Stayed August 2023Hal T.
Waiting for us when we arrived. Helped us when we had questions. Julie was very responsive and friendly
Stayed September 2023Philippe-Olivier B.
Positive: Lovely house with a lot of history. The room was much bigger than anticipated. The bed was "craking" and making noise, but nothing that will prevent you to go too sleep.
Stayed August 2023Veronika K.
Will recommend this place to my friends. Positive: The house located in the middle of historic old town. However, a Catskill Mountain railroad( must see attraction) is 5 minutes walk from it. In close proximity to good restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques but still located on a quiet street. Comfortable apartment with everything we need during our stay. Negative: The refrigerator is loud.
Stayed October 2023