Danskammer House is a five-suite inn located at 5 West Street in the village of Marlboro, New York, perched above the Hudson River approximately 70 miles north of the George Washington Bridge. Under current ownership since 2017, the property underwent extensive renovation before opening for lodging and has operated continuously for seven years, welcoming nearly 1,000 guests annually from 47 states and 50 countries.
The compound at 5 West Street comprises three principal elements: the 1870 main inn, a newly constructed carriage house completed in 2023, and extensive Asian stroll gardens connecting the property to the village center.
The Inn
The 1870 Colonial Revival main building was comprehensively renovated in 2016–2017, with new infrastructure systems installed while preserving key architectural features. Five named guest suites — each honoring a painter of the Hudson River School — are distributed across the first and second floors. All suites feature private en-suite baths with Italian tile floors, subway-tiled walk-in showers, and granite-topped sinks, along with individually controlled ductless heating and cooling units. The first-floor Asher Durand Suite provides accessible, stair-free accommodations. Second-floor suites include east-facing rooms with Hudson River and Taconic Mountain views and west-facing rooms with afternoon light and filtered sunsets.
Common spaces on the first floor include a Dutch-inspired living room with a historic fireplace, a Victorian-style dining room, and a garden room overlooking the rear patio and terrace. A panoramic third-floor lounge serves as a gathering space with expansive views of the river and surrounding hamlet. Outdoor amenities include a front porch, a French-style patio, a terraced outdoor fireplace, and working kitchen, herb, cottage flower, and fruit gardens. Morning breakfast is sourced from the Inn’s own gardens and local farms; afternoon tea is served in the carriage house loft.
The Carriage House
In 2023, the innkeepers completed a new two-story carriage house on the footprint of a former garage, built to complement the architectural style of the 1870 main inn. The ground floor provides vehicle and equipment storage and includes a half bath. The second-floor loft is a light-filled, open common space with soaring ceilings and views over the Asian stroll garden, the Hudson River, and the Taconic Mountains. Currently used for afternoon guest refreshments and small gatherings, the loft also accommodates yoga and exercise use. The space represents a meaningful platform for expanded event or programming revenue under future ownership.
The Asian Stroll Garden
Extending from the rear of the carriage house down to the village commons, the Asian stroll garden is a distinctive amenity that contributes materially to the Inn’s guest experience and provides direct access to Marlboro’s commercial center.
Location & Demand
Marlboro sits in the mid-Hudson Valley, 70 miles from New York City via I-87 (New York State Thruway), with additional regional access via I-84, Metro North and Amtrak rail service, and three regional airports — Stewart International (SWF), Albany (ALB), and Westchester County (HPN). The surrounding area offers an exceptional range of visitor draw: historic presidential estates, Hudson River School cultural sites, a well-developed vineyard and cidery trail, farm-to-table dining, outdoor recreation, and a growing arts and cultural calendar. This breadth of attraction supports consistent multi-season visitation from the New York metropolitan area.
Within Marlboro itself, The Falcon is an enviable local asset — a live music venue and restaurant perched above Marlboro Falls on Route 9W, operating Thursday through Sunday with a calendar of world-class jazz, blues, rock, and roots music that draws visitors from well beyond the immediate region. The Falcon functions as a genuine destination in its own right and has long been a direct source of overnight lodging demand for the Inn.
Operating Foundation
Seven years of continuous operation, a near-1,000 annual guest volume, and a fully renovated physical plant position Danskammer House as an established, operating business. Financial information is available to qualified buyers upon execution of a confidentiality agreement.
Innkeeper’s Residence — Available Separately to Qualified Buyers
The owners’ private residence at 10 West Street — directly across the street from the Inn — is available for purchase at $795,000, offered independently of the Inn. The 1889 Victorian home encompasses approximately 2,307 sq. ft. with four bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths. Architectural details include original hardwood floors, period woodwork, moldings, and built-ins throughout, along with a library anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, gracious living and dining rooms, and a sun-filled rear addition overlooking the gardens. A detached two-car garage is included with the property.
For a buyer seeking complete operational integration — Inn and innkeeper’s residence in a single acquisition — the availability of 10 West Street on the same street presents an uncommon opportunity. This availability is not being broadly marketed; serious, qualified buyers are encouraged to inquire directly.
For more information, contact Eben Viens at 802-380-7312.
New York Broker of Record: Stevens Real Estate / eXp Realty
