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The Crik House: Modern digs, American farm country

The Crik House: Modern digs, American farm country

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The kitchen- induction cooktop!
Dining table. Top down/bottom up blinds.
living room
bedroom 1 with workspace shown
bedroom 2

Overview of The Crik House: Modern digs, American farm country

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 495 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

White Creek, NY
  • AirportGlens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Crik House: Modern digs, American farm country

ABOUT THE AREA:
Situated in the small rural hamlet of White Creek, NY, the Crik House is a fully wired, but bucolic retreat. Located 8 minutes from Bennington College, 15 minutes from SWVT Medical Center, and is adjacent to world-class cultural hotspots spanning 3 states, ski slopes, and fabulous hikes, walks, bikes, and runs right from your doorstep (check out our visitors guidebook for more info). It is the perfect base for exploring the cultural treasures and outdoor recreation opportunities of western Berkshire County (Williamstown Theater Festival, Mass MoCA), Southern Vermont (Bennington Museum, Hildene, Stratton Mountain), and upstate New York (tubing on the Battenkill, Saratoga racetrack). Or, relax in place and enjoy the simple charm of this farming community.

The Crik House is perfect for Bennington College parents' weekend, visiting nurses from the hospital, a remote worker looking for some outdoor time, a writer on retreat, city escapees, low-key adventurers, families looking for fresh air, or anyone who is interested in experiencing pastoral upstate New York/Southern Vermont in all its raw and uncurated glory.

MUST DO:
It also is walking distance from the local White Creek Country Store, which has great to-go breakfasts, lunches, and dinners and ice cream!

ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
The Crik House is located in the "historic district" of White Creek. There are many beautiful houses dating to the 1800s, but there are also some historic structures in disrepair- including the massive White Creek Tavern directly across the street. We have big plans for this in the not too distant future, but for now we ask that our guests appreciate it for its possibilities, rather than judge its current state!

Guest manual
PANTRY: We stock the house with salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar, flour, honey, maple syrup, and sugar. Enjoy your complementary (hard) cider! Guests have access to a coffee grinder and a French Press. The tea drawer is fully stocked, but we do not provide coffee beans.

AMENITIES:
We offer shampoo/conditioner/bodywash and have extras of almost any item you might have forgotten at home. Toiletpaer/paper towels and cleaning supplies are provided.

Sheets and towels are provided.
Please use the black towels for any makeup removal etc...

FIRE SIREN: Do not be alarmed (pun intended), but as part of your rural Americana experience, you may be treated the special fire siren that sounds most days at noon- provided the volunteer fire department has remembered to set the timer. Think of it as an new-age version of the town crier- 12 o'clock and all is well! If you have a dog, we encourage you to howl along with them. Other than the noon shoutout, the siren sounds about every other month on average for actual fire calls, so you may or may not be treated to an unexpected alert.

GARBAGE:
We ask that you recycle (glass, plastic, cans, cardboard), and compost. For short term stays we will handle the garbage after you leave, however you can always take your waste to the large bins out front. For longer term guests, trash pick up is on Monday mornings, so just have it to the curb the night before. You may empty your compost in the small bin behind the house.

Please only flush toilet paper in the toilets ;)

SOME REQUESTS:
Please take your shoes off at the door (it gets muddy!) AND we suggest you bring rainboots if you plan on walking anywhere not on a road.

Please keep the front door shut and the screen drawn on the slider if you leave it open. We live in farm country, and so do flies!

PETS:
This area is great for dogs, however, as you can imagine, we are concerned for the well-being of our house. If you opt to bring a dog, we will be asking you a lot of questions beforehand to ensure it can behave itself in our home. Also, we will expect that you keep it leashed while in the (unfenced) yard, clean up after it, hose it off outside if it is muddy after a walk (and dry it). Please keep your pup off the couch and the bed, and do not leave your pet alone uncrated in the house. Finally, be realistic about your animal. If you have any doubts about its behavior, consider leaving it at home.

Note: we have sheepskin floor coverings in the living room and bedrooms.

Service animals are more than welcome, but we still want to know about your certified companion in advance so that we can prepare appropriately!

Property manager

Alexina Jones

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Clean up after your pet, do not leave unattended.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

About the area

North America

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Unihog - 15 min drive
  • The Sand Bar - 15 min drive
  • Benson's Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Chili's Grill & Bar - 16 min drive
  • Pangaea Restaurant - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crik House: Modern digs, American farm country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-out at The Crik House: Modern digs, American farm country?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Crik House: Modern digs, American farm country located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Park McCullough House, Bennington College and Bennington Battlefield Park. Shaftsbury Historical Society Museum and Howard Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible place to stay
The Crik House is one of the most gorgeous houses I have stayed in. Despite the beautiful design and finishes, it is clean and comfy. We were two couples who spent the holiday weekend skiing at Mount Snow, and it served us pretty well. Highly recommend it, and would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property!
Thoroughly enjoyed staying at this modern farmhouse! Top notch finishes and very clean. Very open views to the nature outside. We rode our bicycles to a local breakfast diner. We would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Ever
Alix has done a wonderful job on her home.This is a truly great place to stay exceptionally clean and tastefully decorated we will definitely recommend this home we will return Alan Hincks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My favorite house near Bennington College
My husband and I had a pleasant staying at this beautiful and cozy house! Alexina, the owner is very welcoming! I highly recommend this property! We love it and will definitely continue booking it in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a rare jewel!
I’ve stayed at lots of vacation homes, but this home is the exception! It’s modern In design, and furnished like a designer magazine! Located in a quaint country hamlet, we had the most peaceful weekend … and lacked for nothing. The owners were welcoming and communicative, making our stay a delight. If you’re ever looking for the most peaceful designer boutique get away, this is the place!!!! We could not recommend a stay here more highly! Rudi & Rhonda
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alexina Jones

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We love music, great food and wine, and god company. If you need a companion or guide we are happy to show you the best running/walking/biking routes.

We are also happy to keep to ourselves- your vacation, your call.

If you have kids and need babysitter or summer camp recommendations, just let us know!

Why they chose this property

We love where we live- from the people who are always willing to lend a hand, to the working landscape steeped in history, to the comforting vistas of American farm country. During COVID we realized how lucky we were to be here, and moreover how we really didn't want to be anywhere else. So, we doubled down on our little corner of the Crik.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

High speed internet, slow life pace.

You won't find takeout, cappucinnos, or bars within walking distance, but there is a country store, and the great outdoors.

Languages:

English, French
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