Bungalows Thrive in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess!

Bungalow colonies have been a summer lifesaver for middle-class families for decades. While the advent of commercial aviation began a seismic shift for these communities, there are still some great, affordable places within 1-2 hours of the New York Metro area. Much is made of Upstate and Catskills locations, but for those who can't or don't want to travel 2-4 hours each way, here are some summer communities that you can visit on a day trip in the Spring.

With a plethora of shared amenities like pools, lakes, tennis and weekend entertainment, these are bargains compared to owning a private home in the Berkshires or the Hamptons.

If you want to add your "downstate" summer community, contact Michelle via the contact form (she owns a bungalow at Pine Lake Park and her family can't imagine summering anywhere else). Please click on photos for more info.

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Reynolds Hills

Reynolds Hills near Peekskill, NY
Casual, friendly, and affordable three-season community has 71 cottages, each unique, ranging from studios to two bedrooms, on 50 wooded acres. Large swimming pool, tennis court, and organic garden maintained by the community.


Rosmarins

Rosmarins - Bungalow colony located in Monroe, NY
Memorial Day through Labor Day: a collection of 100 small, whitewashed cottages in a bucolic setting less than one and a half hours from New York City.  The same family has owned the colony since 1942. Lake and a pool, screened-in porches, tree-swings and a day camp for the kids.




http://www.bungalowsummer.com

Pine Lake Park

Pine Lake Park in Northern Westchester, NY
Pine Lake Park Cooperative is a friendly community of summer cottages, 50 minutes by train from Grand Central Station.

With a beautiful lake in the center, areas for swimming, boating and fishing, four red clay tennis courts, a weekly pickup basketball game, kids camp, nearby trails for hiking and biking, entertainment and party events in our community social hall, and fine dining minutes away, Pine Lake has something for everyone!

Spring Tour in Early April - Register today to see the property and units available for sale/rent this year!