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Karin's Place VT: Phenomenal Safe Guest House with sauna, pool, playground...

Family-friendly holiday home with sauna and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Children’s area
Children’s area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 12223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display
  • Place, Bennington Battle Monument
  • Place, Williams College
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd floor

2 Single Beds

Gondoliers

2 Single Beds

Pirates of Penzance

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

The Merry Widow

4 Single Beds

Yeomen

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Karin's Place VT: Phenomenal Safe Guest House with sauna, pool, playground...

Board Member of VTSTRA (Vermont Short Term Rental Alliance)

Are you looking for a private pool, fire pit, sauna, AND a playground!? Are you looking for a more concierge quality of hosting? Look no further. Karin's Place is your home away from home. All the privacy with as much interaction as you need/want or don't.

Events up to 45 people are negotiated per event. We have a separate space on the property.

Some have referred to Jenny as the super. So adding to her already designated titles, Director of Vibes and Chief Memory Officer, she has now adopted "Super Jenny!"

That said, please join us in our guest house called Karin's Place and enjoy our "Gentleman's Farm" of goats, chickens, and freshly planted veggies! We live on site in a separate space and you have as much privacy as you desire with the convenience of instant response if you need anything.

There is something for everyone at Karin’s Place–from the enormous backyard, private pool, fire pit sauna, and a pirate ship playground to enough books and games to last several lifetimes! Lie in a hammock and take in the sun or cross country ski on the 22 acres of land. The leaf peeping is also impossible to beat.

This home is unique and grand. It was conceived by Jenny's father who was a bonafide eccentric. He lived a large life and was truly one-of-a-kind. There is no other home or inn in the area like Karin's Place. The house seamlessly converted into two completely separate spaces, allowing for a living space for us and a retreat space for you while retaining privacy. Our goats, chickens, and ducks look forward to your stay as well.

There are hotels. There are convention centers. There are inns and B&Bs. None have a a pirate ship or a grown-up sized swing and enough books for a lifetime. Our attention to detail and personal investment in your time at Karin's Place makes every visit distinctive and uniquely special.

Karin’s Place is an 8,000 square-foot estate nestled in the woods of Bennington, Vermont. The guest house is the original upgraded house with a separate entrance and a large wooden fence to separate the outdoor space as well. We are far enough off the road for solitude and listening to birds and animals rustling in the woods yet just four miles from the town of Bennington and nine miles from Williamstown, Massachusetts, Karin’s Place is in the middle of nowhere and close to somewhere. She can be your ultimate destination and/or she can be your resting ground after taking in theatre, music, museums, skiing, and more.

The limit is 12 including children all with their own beds. Rent the entire house for 2 days or a couple of weeks. (Discounts for a week or more and we do NOT charge the overage fees for children 2 and under.)

Just come. Why wait? We look forward to meeting you!

As John is an acoustic expert, there is no sound bleed between the living spaces.

A portion of your fee is donated to the Alzheimer's Association in the name of Jenny's mother, Karin.

The base price is for up to 8 people. $45/person/night for additional people. (No additional person charges for children under age 3. The fees are non-negotiable. Again: events up to 45 people are negotiated per event. We have a separate space on the property.

Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax account number : MRT-10113308l

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of activities for kids!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional fees apply
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The non-smoking policy is strict.
Outdoor neighborhood quiet hours outside are 9pm - 8am as sound travels in the hills. Please treat our neighbors as your own.
Amplified music is not allowed outdoors. Quiet background music outdoors is fine, but loud party music should remain indoors. Exceptions for events.
NO slippy slide (well water) or beer pong. Think home, not naughty teenager party house. :-)

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: 45
Note from host: Additional fees apply
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bennington

Located in Bennington, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bennington Museum and Robert Frost Stone House Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fiddlehead at Four Corners and Bennington Potters Yard. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bennington, VT

What's nearby

  • Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Bennington Potters Yard - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Bennington Museum - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Bennington Battle Monument - 17 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Williams College - 18 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Papa Pete's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Madison Brewing Company Pub & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Karin's Place VT: Phenomenal Safe Guest House with sauna, pool, playground... have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Karin's Place VT: Phenomenal Safe Guest House with sauna, pool, playground... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Karin's Place VT: Phenomenal Safe Guest House with sauna, pool, playground...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karin's Place VT: Phenomenal Safe Guest House with sauna, pool, playground...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Karin's Place VT: Phenomenal Safe Guest House with sauna, pool, playground... located?

This family-friendly Bennington holiday home is located in the mountains, steps from Green Mountain National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fiddlehead at Four Corners and Bennington Potters Yard. Taconic Ridge State Forest and Bennington Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Dewar

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Jenny and John met in 1991 while performing in Jesus Christ Superstar in Germany. John was in the pit playing his trombone and Jenny was onstage kicking her legs while making eyes at the pit.

Jenny began stage managing in the mid-90s while John continued to play his horn in any number of bands, ensembles, records, and films. They both worked on Broadway for a number of years before deciding it was time to live in the country. (During that time, they managed to get married.)

In 2006, they made a quick and sudden decision to sell their home in Astoria, Queens and see what Vermont living was all about. They never looked back. After Robert and Karin (Jenny’s parents) passed away, Jenny’s father entrusted her to continue his legacy of hosting people from far and wide in his home.

Robert and Karin originally built the house in 1994 as a weekend retreat. They so loved it here that they sold their apartment in New York City, moved up here full time, and then built a massive addition in 2010. Karin was wheelchair bound, so the house was designed for her accessibility. A ramp and no multi-leveling on the first floor make it easy to get around via wheelchair.

In New York, any number of people had keys to their home. It was always full of various guests, rehearsing a musical/operetta, giving a concert, or just hanging out because they had nowhere else to go for Thanksgiving. The addition to Karin’s Place was built in the same vein. Build it and they will come…

The bedrooms are named after light operas that Karin and Robert appeared in together during their lives. They were active in the Village Light Opera Group the entire 30 years they lived in New York City. Their first date was a trip to the opera!

Sadly, both Robert and Karin passed away earlier than they should have. Jenny and John promised that they would continue to keep the house full and busy. Thus, Karin’s Place was born and Jenny and John have been enjoying a variety of guests ever since.

Why they chose this property

This property was passed on to Jenny by her parents so that she would save it and keep it full of people.

What makes this property unique

The beauty of this home is the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere but having arts, culture, and towns just a few miles away. There are unexpected treasures everywhere you turn. It is a home. A grand home, but a home. Everyone is comfortable and all you need to bring is food and your bodies!

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