Weekend in home in Amenia, New York. Private and serene, this fully furnished and equipped mid-century ranch is built into the mountain, and faces due west, across the street from a private lake covered with lily pads, and a mountain beyond that. Recently renovated, this incredibly bright and sun-filled 2-bedroom, 2-bath, with additional den/children's room is a great four-season getaway, with colors and views that change with each season. In the great room, relax on comfortable couches from which to enjoy the brick fireplace, the sky from the 2 skylights, and the view of trees and green outside the wall of windows (in the summer, you can just see the water shimmering through the dense foliage!). Dining area seats 6. Master bedroom has private bath with whirlpool jets and 2nd bathroom has slate shower. Open kitchen with skylight, breakfast bar, and morning room with picture window and rocking chairs. Windows and hardwood floors throughout, including bathrooms; kitchen area is tiled. Wrap-around deck with gas-grill, picnic table, and comfortable chairs with cushions from which to read, nap, or just relax. Listen to the daytime songs of birds and let the nighttime symphony of frogs, cicadas and crickets lull you to sleep. Other than a passing car or motorcycle, it's very quiet - sometimes all you hear is the wind in the trees. Situated in NE Dutchess County, this vacation home is close to a myriad of activities: great shopping and dining in Kent, CT, and Millbrook, NY; antiquing throughout Dutchess and Litchfield Counties; outdoor activities at Kent Falls; Macedonia and Housatonic State Parks; Mohawk Mountain Ski Area; Limerock NASCAR Speedway; Rail trail for biking; Appalachian Trail; Great country roads for motorcycling and driving; day camps; and swimming at Dover Plains and Millerton pools. Plan now for fall foliage season - dates available now for October, as well as for skiing, snowboarding, and winter activities in the area. Or...just stay home and enjoy a sense of peace and calm. See http://www.vrbo.com/312114