Welcome to Cragston
J.P. Morgan's Personal Hudson Valley Home
Billy Joel/JP Morgan Hudson Valley Home 1h to NYC
Come stay in J.P. Morgan's summer home with breathtaking views of the Hudson River! Private saltwater pool & sauna. Billy Joel famously also lived here in the 1970s when he wrote "New York State of Mind" and "Summer, Highland Falls" in the primary bedroom. This is J.P. Morgan's original "Cragston" mansion (he used to take his Yacht up here from Wall Street!). Under 5 minutes to West Point & Bear Mountain 1 hour to NYC Cold Springs & Peekskill are under 20 minutes away
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dedicated workspace
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dedicated workspace
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
Entertainment
- Piano
Family
- Board games
- Fireplace guards
- High chair
- Pack ’n Play/travel crib
Heating and cooling
- Indoor fireplace
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Rice maker
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Waterfront
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- EV charger
- Free parking on premises
- Sauna
Accessibility
Neighborhood
Guest Access
The property has digital locks you can use to check into the property when you arrive. You will receive an access code with your check-in instructions the morning of your stay.
Good to know
This is a beautifully renovated & famous home that has been completely upgraded with modern amenities. The home has a private saltwater pool overlooking the Hudson River, an indoor sauna, 7 bedrooms, 5 full baths, dining areas, and ample views of the Hudson River. It also has an instant fireplace (just press a button to light a cozy fire in the original fireplace) and ample TVs in many of the rooms (including a 100-inch television perfect for game day or family gatherings). The pool house provides a private second kitchen, 7th bedroom, 5th bathroom & additional sleeping space (Queen bed & a full-size pull-out couch) with more views of the Hudson River. J.P. Morgan named this property “Cragston” and he would relax here with his family and commute to NYC on his yacht just down the river. 4 of the trees on the property were actually planted by J.P. Morgan (likely his staff) and the massive exposed brick fireplace in the sunroom is original stone & brick where his staff would heat the home during winter months. Billy Joel famously also lived here in the 1970s. The primary bedroom upstairs overlooks the Hudson River and is where he wrote “New York State of Mind” and “Summer, Highland Falls” on his piano that was against the window at the time. Note that the pool is typically open from mid April through early October (weather permitting).
Other Details to Note
Please be respectful of the neighbors. We ask that you are respectful of quiet hours in this community (no loud outside music from 8pm-8am). Note the pool is open from May through September (weather permitting).
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