Church Des Artistes Vacation retreat

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Kingston, NY

Kingston Rondout Visitor Center6 min walk
Hudson River Maritime Museum9 min walk
Ulster Performing Arts Center2 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

The Abbey Room

1 Queen Bed

The Chapel Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

The Cozy Loft Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

The Des Artistes Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Great Hall

2 Double Futons

The Library Room

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Composer and artist couple Julie and Peter have repurposed an 1800's Romanesque Church.
Included in the rental are The Great Hall with arched windows and an overlooking balcony, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms which sleeps 12 (plus a Dutch Sleeping cupboard and extra couch in the Great Hall), the comfortable chef friendly kitchen with a farm table, a large 1920's cast iron gas 8 burner stove and modern gas/convection stove and oven as well as all the cooking and serving accoutrements. The private cobblestone courtyard with outdoor bbq, OONI pizza oven , herb garden and farm table is fantastic for family gatherings or groups of friends .

Entertaining in "The Great Hall" includes a Steinway Grand Piano and a 16' farm table, that seats 15-20, couches and chairs to sit in front of the fireplace, an easy gas fired Jotul stove.

Streaming movies on your devices and our projector with HDMI connectors and usb c adapter is a breeze with our ultra high speed wifi 6 connection that is strong throughout the property. The Great Hall also has a Bose 900 speaker array for stunning sound that will connect via bluetooth to any mobile phone, tablet or laptop.

The church is walking distance to rail trails, Kingston Point Beach on the Hudson River, a Sunday farmers market on the Rondout river, shops, restaurants, galleries, marinas and museums and a great launchpad for trips to neighboring towns, hikes to waterfalls, mountains, Hudson River views etc.

Property manager

Peter Wetzler and Julie Hedrick

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Gatherings of over 12 need to provide insurance

Pets

No pets allowed

Sadly, due to past damage we no longer allow pets

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Note from host: gatherings of over 12 need to provide insurance

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingston

Located in Kingston, this holiday home is in the mountains. Birch Body Care and El Paso Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Forsyth Park and Falling Waters Preserve. Consider The Chateau for a night out or Hudson River Maritime Museum if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Kingston, NY

What's nearby

Kingston Rondout Visitor Center - 6 min walk
Hudson River Maritime Museum - 9 min walk
Ulster Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive
Senate House State Historic Site - 4 min drive
Hudson Valley Mall - 7 min drive

Getting around

Rhinecliff-Kingston Station - 18 min drive
Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

Monkey Joe Roasting Co. - 2 min drive
Top Taste Restaurant - 19 min walk
Burger King - 12 min walk
Sonder - 13 min walk
Ulster Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Church Des Artistes Vacation retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Church Des Artistes Vacation retreat?

As of 29 April 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Church Des Artistes Vacation retreat on 1 May 2024 start from NZ$3,787.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Church Des Artistes Vacation retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Church Des Artistes Vacation retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Church Des Artistes Vacation retreat located?

This family-friendly Kingston holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Kingston Rondout Visitor Center and Hudson River Maritime Museum. Trolley Museum of New York and Premier Medical Group are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Molly M., Rochester, NY

30 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Beautiful, unique stay! Julie was really kind walking us through the ins and outs of the property during check-in. So much care and attention put into every room. And the book collection is amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

2 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bard Graduation

Inviting beautiful place filled with art, flowers and amazing claw foot tubs. Julie and Peter were extremely kind and accommodating hosts. Highly recommend this property which is also a lovely short walk to shops and restaurants and the waterfront.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

1 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peters Ark

We managed to pick a weekend with solid rain, so we were mostly stuck inside with two small children. They enjoyed the basket of instruments and areas to explore, and the five-year old wants to return. Be aware that this is not suitable for people with limited mobility. I am impressed by the cleanliness of this large place, plus the interesting art work.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan C.

3 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Unique Experience

It's quaint and beautiful, with lots of space. Cooking in that kitchen is a real treat. The courtyard is like an oasis. Not having a bathroom on the second floor is an inconvenience but would not dissuade me from returning.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

26 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay

An elegant place with a dream courtyard. All the bedrooms were awesome. The great room was a gathering spot, every night. This converted church is a relaxing and luxurious pleasure.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Peter Wetzler and Julie Hedrick

Julie Hedrick is a renown artist and her partner Peter Wetzler is a composer/pianist and host of "Classical Music and Beyond" on Radio Kingston.

Why they chose this property

Coming from the East Village we were immediately drawn to The Rondout neighborhood of Kingston for its beauty, proximity to the river (just down the hill) and mix of unique architecture and neighborhoods. The church property was built in 1800's and the glorious high ceilings and solid construction was a dream come true for an artist and composer. We raised 2 children here all the while hosting Peter's ensemble "The Repeatos" for marathon recording and performing stints. After the children left the roost and the Repeatos have spread to the four corners it was an easy transition to "Church Des Artistes" , a unique retreat for friends and family. We can comfortably sleep 12 guests with our 5 bedrooms which contain a total of 1 double bed, 2 single beds, 4 queens and couches in the Great Hall and "Dutch cupboard" that can sleep extra guests.

What makes this property unique

Our large country style kitchen is perfectly suited for gatherings of families and friends sitting around the farm table or preparing great feasts . With our wonderful 8 burner stove, and modern 4 burner convection oven 2 separate sinks and lots of counter space multiple chefs can work at the same time. We have 4 claw foot tubs, 3 showers and a tub with jacuzzi jets and fabulously strong water pressure for really enjoyable showers. Our gigabyte speed WiFi 6 internet connection covers the entire property for super reliable video conferencing, streaming movies, etc.

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