This New York City Cottage on the Water Has Seven Huge Skylights for Stargazing
Just 45 minutes from downtown Manhattan is a gorgeous cottage situated on the water that's perfect for a serene staycation. In our new installment of our Airbnb Dream Rentals series, host Kirby Porterfield takes you inside the Cottage by the Water in Queens.
The owners, a husband and wife design duo, bought the house two years ago and completely renovated it, transforming it into a gorgeous getaway. Creating a truly unique space, they filled the home with flea market finds from around the world.
Featuring two bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms, the two-story cottage sleeps up to five people. On the first floor, there's a bedroom with two twin-size beds and a small desk. Upstairs, the spacious loft bedroom that overlooks the living and dining areas. Next to the bedroom on the ground floor, the super Instgrammable bathroom has bright green botanical wallpaper. Plus, there's a standing shower and a soaking tub next to a giant window.
The open kitchen is stocked with all the essentials, giving you the option to cook meals during your stay. Off the kitchen is a cozy seating area complete with a mounted TV next to the dining room. The focal point of the dining room? The long dining table, which is the oldest piece in the house. Surrounded by large windows and glass doors, the dining room has gorgeous views of the water. Plus, part of the space is actually above the water, so, as the owners point out, you'll feel like you're on a boat while you eat or work in the dining room.
The doors in the dining room open on to a deck, where you can get some fresh air and get a closer look at the surrounding view of the neighboring homes and the water. You might even get to see some swans.
While skywatching is typically difficult to do in New York City, the cottage is a great spot for gazing at stars thanks to its waterfront location. Even better, the home boasts seven huge skylights—two above the loft bedroom and five above the dining room. So you can watch the night sky from the comfort of the cottage. Not to mention, plenty of natural light pours through the skylights during the day. Another notable amenity that's hard to come by in the city? The washer and dryer beneath the stairs.
The subway is just a five minute walk, so you can easily visit all the New York City attractions on your list. Ready to vacation at the Cottage by the Water? Book a stay here.
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