1889 Victorian home is located in the South Historic District of Poughkeepsie. Spacious queen guest room includes sitting area with pull out sofa, closet, dresser/mirror, rocking chair, antique desk, WiFi and air conditioner. Private guest bath is at the end of the hallway. Convenient to Vassar, Marist, CIA, FDR, Omega, Bardavon, Vanderbilt, Walkway over the Hudson, Metro North & Amtrak trains. Restaurants, deli, drug store, laundromat, library, bus line within walking distance. The space Our historically landmarked, Victorian home is located in the South Historic District of Poughkeepsie. She retains much of the Queen Anne detail including fish scale shingles, basket weave trimwork, spindle porch balusters and many colorful stained glass windows. Please be patient with our exterior appearance. She's a work in progress. We are lovingly restoring her back to her original beauty of nearly 130 years ago. The entrance displays a hand carved chestnut archway and beautiful Greek key inlaid floor. The spacious guest room, on the second floor by stairs, includes a queen sized bed, sitting area with a pull out sofa (double), a large closet, dresser and mirror, rocking chair, antique secretary desk, WiFi and air conditioner. The private guest bath is at the end of a short hallway. Our home is convenient to many Hudson Valley sights and attractions. One mile from Metro North & Amtrak train station, 2 miles to Vassar, 3 to Marist and within miles of the Culinary & Omega Institutes, The Roosevelt Estates, Vanderbilt & Mills Mansions, Bard, Innisfree Gardens and many other sites. We are within walking distance of the Soldier's Fountain, the Bardavon, the Adriance Library and the Walkway Over the Hudson. Wonderful restaurants are available, happy to make recommendations. A drugstore and laundromat are around the corner, bus lines are available as well as taxi service. We have 4 cats - Beau, Oreo, Houdini & Miracle. They will not be in your rooms unless you allow them. (Be prepared to give treats!) They do live in the rest of the house and enjoy their outdoor kitty habitat. Please be mindful of their safety; do not let them outside. If you have allergies or concerns about cats, this is not a good fit. If you like cats check out our photos! Our place is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids, no babies or toddlers please). Guest access Guests will enjoy a spacious queen sized bedroom with sitting area, TV/Cable & WiFi. Please also enjoy the front porch and backyard furniture and gardens. Guests do not have access to the kitchen. Enjoy the amazing culinary offerings of the Hudson Valley! We will be happy to provide recommendations.