What happens when a California lifestyle brand tries its hand at an upstate New York retreat? The Jenni Kayne Farmhouse in Tivoli, New York, where you’ll find west coast-style open floorplans and light woods in a classic Hudson Valley setting. The home, which was previously invite-only, is now available for short-term stays on Airbnb this summer.
The setup: four bedrooms, each with its own color palette and mood, three spa-like bathrooms stocked with Oak Essentials’ skincare and bath products, and an open chef’s kitchen that looks ready for either a farm-to-table cooking class or a very photogenic breakfast. The great room is designed to be the heart of the home, flooded with light and layered with textures, while the rest of the house leans into a California-meets-country feeling, with vintage and antique pieces (over 70, some from the 17th and 18th centuries, courtesy of Galerie Provenance) and a few original works by Benjamin Abramowitz.
Wellness is a recurring theme here. The Oak Wellness Club, set in a greenhouse, includes a sauna, cold plunge, and wood-fired hot tub, plus the option to book massages and facials. There’s a private pool open year-round, a garden for the produce-inclined, and winding trails if you’d rather stroll than soak.
The location is about a two-hour drive from New York City (or a bit longer by train), and the nearest airport is Albany International, roughly an hour away. Tivoli itself is a small Hudson Valley town, with the usual upstate perks: hiking, wine tasting, and the shops of downtown Hudson nearby.
Bookings are limited and only available through Airbnb for the summer season. Amenities include WiFi, free parking, a washer, and exterior security cameras. Cleaning is available during your stay, and the pool and hot tub are open 24/7. The general expectation: slow living, lots of natural light, and a chance to see if the California-countryside crossover is your kind of getaway.
Julia Cancilla is the engagement editor (and resident witch) at ELLE Decor, where she manages the brand’s social media presence and covers trends, lifestyle, and culture in the design world. Julia built her background at Inked magazine, where she grew their social media audiences by two million, conducted interviews with A-list celebrities, and penned feature articles focusing on pop culture, art and lifestyle. Over her five years of digital media experience, Julia has written about numerous topics, from fashion to astrology.
