When is the lake country fair?

cabin in country near lake or ocean

• I'm looking for a very a cheap, maybe a little charming cabin, cottage, or carriage house with electricity and running water in the country... with a yard for dog to play...near lake or ocean, preferably near a college town or artists community, about two and a half to three hours from new york city...

• Answer:

  Dear veronika: Thank you for your question! I am assuming that you are looking to buy here, judging from your mention of cheap and your emphasis on location and community. I have done a lot of researching on small waterfront properties near the New York City area, and I believe I have one offering that seems to be exactly just right for you. The location is Smallwood, NY. The Catskills buyer's agency (http://www.catskill4sale.com/smallwood.asp) offers small cabins that start at just $30,000. According to the site's descriptions of the area, their properties seem to be exactly what you are looking for. #1. Cheap "Smallwood is one of the best values in Sullivan County. Seasonal cottages (which are not winterized for year round use) are typically available between $30,000 and $50,000." #2. Small "The cottages in Smallwood are on pretty tiny lots — which is one reason they're so inexpensive. The less expensive seasonal cottages are sort of right on top of each other. But the trees and landscaping are pretty mature, so many of the cottages do have a real sense of privacy." #3. Near Lake or Ocean "Smallwood was developed starting in 1928 as a cozy family retreat, with charming small summer cottages surrounding a lovely mountain lake." #4: Near College Town or Artist Community "And a lot of people in the arts and design from the city are drawn to the charm of the cottages and are bringing a new generation of energy to this delightful spot." "The area is also just a few miles from the new performing arts center planned for the Woodstock site in Bethel, and slated to be the summer home of the New York Philharmonic in 2004." #5: 2:30 - 3:00 hours from New York City "Smallwood, New York: Where you can get a little country getaway about 2 hours from New York City for as little as $30,000!" All were taken from the following page: http://www.catskill4sale.com/smallwood.asp From the pictures, you can see that it is electricized as there are electric lights. Although they don't list any actual properties on the web site, you can call David Knudson at 845-887-5855 or email him at [email protected]. He promises to show you some cottages that "meet your budgets and needs." Google Search Strategy: "new york city" area real estate cottages OR cabins OR "carriage houses" ://www.google.com/search?q=%22new+york+city%22+area+real+estate+cottages+OR+cabins+OR+%22carriage+houses%22&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF8&safe=off&start=10&sa=N I hope this was the cottage of your dreams! If find that this does not meet your needs for any reason, please don't hesitate to ask for a clarification. I would be more than happy to assist you further on your search. Best Regards, blader-ga