For rent: in beautiful Dutchess County, in the town of Clinton Corners, about 15 minutes from Millbrook and from Rhinebeck, 25 minutes from Poughkeepsie,10 minutes from the Taconic Parkway, and less than two hours -- about 80 miles -- to New York City on the Taconic Parkway

A handsome post-and-beam house, spacious and light, fully furnished, three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, in a private and rustic setting (on 5 acres; neighbors are not visible).

Well-equipped kitchen an airy dining room, sun room, and ,living room.

Large deck (with furniture). Air conditioning in two bedrooms, in case of emergency.

Swimming in Town of Clinton pool is 10 minutes away.

Because of the post-and-beam construction; the house is open and rustic. It is about 25 years old, in very good shape, with modern applicances and all conveniences -- it is furnished and equipped for our regular weekend use, and so should be well suited for your needs.

The location is perfect: in the countryside, on a hill, out of sight of nearby houses, surrounded by a green lawn and trees, with a beautiful view east to wooded hillsides from the bedroom when you wake up in the morning, from the dining room, or when you are outside on the large (and furnished) deck.

The house is equidistant from Rhinebeck and from Millbrook, in Dutchess County.

Perfect for a couple, with or without a child or two; it can be shared by two couples (but the master bedroom is much larger, and has a queen size bed, rather than two single beds).

Rents for $10,000 for the summer (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend), or $4,000 per month.

Please call Ann Wilkinson at Guernsey Real Estate, 845-677-5311 (ask about Stillman house) or e-mail the owner at stillman@vassar.edu