Community Features
Year Built: 1969
Number of Sites: 119
Vacant Sites: 5+
Street Width: Average
Street Type: Paved
Multisection Homes: 35%
Homes w/ Peaked Roofs: 95%
Homes w/ Lap Siding: 90%
Age Restrictions
Yes
Pets Allowed
Yes; Restrictions: Community Approval

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Bridgette Kelch

This was a surprising home. Very modest and normal. ER was an amazing woman and I can't wait to learn more about her. The gift shop was lack luster. I will have to go to Amazon for my souvenir and books.

right hook

Always, a fabulous respite for All. Thanks to the National Park Rangers & support staff for the time & thoughtfulness portioned for this fan of E. Roosevelt & her Val Kill posse.

Patty Perry

Such an intimate experience. Not a big place, but a real sense of Eleanor. I loved it.

Joyce Nowak Stark

It was a very beautiful estate. I recommend visiting the FDR estate first and also the Vanderbilt Estate. They're all beautiful! The tour guide made it interesting at each place.

Stephanie Goldberger

BEST, MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE who brought us right into to this historical era. If the US was a monarchy, Eleanor would have been Queen. Not to be missed tour, THANK YOU!!

Austin Smith

We didn't pay for the tour of the whole grounds (only because we didn't have time--it lasts an hour) but the cottage is open for free and has tons of historic materials and displays, basically a mini-museum. The park ranger was also fantastic. And the grounds are very pretty.

Leslie McConachie

Educational, informative introduction video. Well done tour by National Park ranger. Well deserved national historic property.

RichManSCTV0

After visiting here you get a better scene of just how much of a screwed uo live Eleanor had. Especially since she married someone she was related too. The tour and home are very very nice. It is very cool they are collecting as many original things from the home as possible. Its crazy to stand next to or at spots she did!..

Kathleen MacLaughlin

Wonderful video introduction to Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy. I usually find these types of videos boring but this was exceptional. The tour of the home was only a few rooms but the guide was very engaging and gave a wonderful history of the home and Eleanor.

Karen Kortsch

I love studying Eleanor Roosevelt. Such an important Historical figure. She was an incredible human being.

Dianne Nault

Eleanor Roosevelt's cottage is a unique place and a perfect reflection of her outgoing, down to earth personality. The tour made her come alive and I couldn't stop thinking about her remarkable life.

Richard K

Beautiful historic site located abou two miles from the FDR PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM. The museum gave me a small map with directions to Eleanor's cottage which was very helpful. There was no admission fee. I was given a guided tour of the estate by a park employee and I learned a lot. There was a brief video before the tour started which was also interesting. Since my visit I have ordered books on Eleanor's life and her autobiography. This site is a must see on your presidential tour. Bring your cameras but flash is not allowed.

paul byrne

Great visit to learn about Eleanor Roosevelt and about her husband and what she accomplished after his death.

D Makin

Beautiful grounds and interesting museum. Must see.

Stephen Capuccio

Excellent Tour Ray our tour guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He made history come alive.

Dianne Hansen

A charming throw back in time. I learned so much about the Roosevelt's!

Ronda Young

Mrs. Roosevelt was a childhood hero of mine, and an inspiration to the world. It's wonderful to see her own place. Short time needed and should be part of a visit to the home and library of FDR.

Snoopy

Eleanor Roosevelt was an amazing woman. As we wandered the area my wife and I kept thinking of our grandmothers, strong women involved in the Dem. Party that spent their lifetimes helping women on a personal level... I also thought of my grandfather who was involved in new deal construction projects. Sharing the history and grace of Eleanor with my boys was important and it was just a very moving experience. On a side note, I used th public restroom there and at first I was terrified I had walked into the womens room by mistake because there were flowers there... then I thought its a bathroom at Eleanors place, OF COURSE there are flowers here. Its the small touches in life that are amazing.

Mike Savad

they aren't charging for this house. i don't know if it was a special deal, or people complained saying it wasn't worth it. for free its ok, the insides look like a normal home of the 60's. if you didn't tell me who's house it was, i wouldn't know anyone famous was living there. you start by watching a movie about her, then the ranger talks about stuff. you tour the first floor, and if your 'lucky' you can see the second floor, if its a small group, but your not missing anything special upstairs. i was annoyed that both in this and Fdr's house, we didn't get to see the kitchen.the grounds are nice, there is a nice wooden bridge over looking a small pond. it probably looks good in the autumn.

Charles van Zutphen

Go here very beautiful lots of history

Zachary Tresp

What a pleasure to spend time at the home of one of the most amazing people to have lived. Eleanor is such an inspiration to many. I was unlucky in that I wound up here after the tours were done for the day. But it was May and beautiful, the grounds were in bloom and I had everything to myself. I sat on the porch and ate my picnic dinner with my dog and imagined what it must have been like for her. It is a must if you are in the area.

Donna Small Loverso

Just to walk within her presence allows one to reflect what an amazing woman she was and still is greatly honored today.

Robert Finch

Another interesting piece of American history. What a special woman she was. Excellent tour with very knowledgeable park staff. Well worth the trip.

Cheryl Coldwell

Such an interesting place with so much history. Free guided tour and shuttle from parking lot to the cittage.

Robin Sanchez

Beautiful place. Take the hike up to Top Cottage. I was too late to tour the home but I will go back.

Connie Wehmeyer

This was amazing! I wish I would have had a chance to know this woman! The guide, Shannon, was the best guide I have ever had at any park - and that is saying a lot! She had studied the Roosevelt family for her master's degree and was able to give very detailed information! I highly recommend this tour!!

pattie mayfield

Short tour - but it's free and very educational!

Kimberly Schneider

Always a beautiful experience. It feels very homey, as if she is still there welcoming you.

John Montgomery

Loved the total experience of FDR and Val-Kil homes, as well as the presidential library.

Jason Duma

American history at its best.

Cristian P Panaite

A lot to learn.Lovely hiking grounds.

Janatan Murray

It was a great tour! I definitely recommend the tour. The house itself was really historic, and it was cool to be able to come inside. We learned a lot from our tour guide. It's more of an educational experience, but it's still entertaining.

Roger Simmons

Worth visiting but after seeing the big house and museum a bit of a let down. More for atmosphere than substance on this remarkable woman.

Erica H

Good workout for short hike

Andrew Ferragine

This park is right around the corner from my house, so I love it here. It's very peaceful and generally not very busy. While visiting, don't forget to hike to the top cottage!

jorge villalobos

It nice for walking on trail but it doesn't impact like some other places but it is ok.

Dawn Essig

This is a great home with smaller trails shooting off from main trail. Fun for dogs and kids.

Connie Olson

It shows how a first lady who was always in the limelight remained true to who she was. A very relaxing place.

Debbie Berman

Very historic on her life here and as a first lady. Also her indepent views on policy .

Patricia Butcheck

This is located in a lush park in NY. The grounds are enjoyable and you can stroll around and enjoy the landscape at your convenience (during operating hours). If you wish to tour the hours, you'll need to attend a guided tour by the park rangers. This isn't a very large location. But the larger region is full of other historical stops - so you can definitely fill up a weekend visiting this entire region, including Valkill Park.

Evelyn Crist

So much history along with beautiful grounds and hiking trails.

Dave Chew

Free admission. 4 pm is the last tour. Cannot go to second floor to the house on tour.

Alyeska Pete

Learned more about the whole woman in 2 hours than I had known in the past 60 years.Do not visit FDR historic site without seeing Valkill.

Teresa Grogan

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT was a true rock star but her home reflects her humble spirit.

Barbara Clark

Ray, the park ranger was fantastic. Eleanor Roosevelt was an amazing woman.

Alice Coopers

Val-Kil is located in a beautiful area along the Hudson. Elenore Roosevelt's cottage was lovely. You can understand why she loved this place and called the cottage her home. She lived her life here from 1945, after her husband President FDR died. She was a very strong, accomplished, and interesting First Lady.

Brenda Campbell

It's a lovely place. Very clean handicapped accessible. Tours are inexpensive. People are very friendly. Beautiful landscape.

Michelle Bannoura

Excellent visit. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The groups are gorgeous. The information about Eleanor and the grounds was very interesting and enlightening. She is a historical figure that does not get enough attention for the many things she did.

Sandy Wolf

Enjoyed seeing and experiencing the history. What an amazing first lady and women. She was a patriot who served our country as first lady and the at the United Nations. The National Park Service staff were helpful and enjoyed speaking with everyone. Well worth the visit.

Carol Hess

Standing where heads of state wanted her opinion was awe inspiring.

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