10/10 Excellent
BRIAN PATRICK M.
4 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Country Retreat
BRIAN PATRICK M.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Entire home
rural, serene + sophisticated space
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5157.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Red Hook, NY
- Lake Taghkanic State Park8 min drive
- Omega Institute21 min drive
- Bard College24 min drive
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Common area
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Downstairs "Master" Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
rural, serene + sophisticated space
In the country, yet short drives to the Hudson River Valley's towns. So many guests have a hard time leaving to go out and explore .... so beware! This is a great spot to never leave as well a launch pad....
You can use our sweet-spot as the sleep & cook spot for outdoor sporty adventure or a the stay and lounge for a serene escape. Plenty of folks come to the Barn & Bike barn to sit by the fireplace and write!
The barn was reclaimed and reconfigured from a tumbledown but picturesque outbuilding. The interior was designed, built and furnished by the owners, who live in the farmhouse next door. (See photos for proximity). Lovely open spaces are seamlessly connected with smaller spaces ... which create nooks of privacy as well as places to gather.
The barn accommodates five guests. There are two queen beds and one pull-out sofa. One queen and the sofa-bed are in the communal space. The other upstairs bedroom can be closed off. The downstairs bedroom, one queen, provides greater privacy.
Well behaved dogs (2 max) are allowed and need to mentioned to us before booking. There is a small fee per night/per dog.
Before booking VRBO will present our "house rules" which you will be asked to agree to before paying.
Importantly are noise considerations for us and our neighbors: no partying. The maximum number of guests is limited to the number entered during the reservation. The base price is for 2 guests. Lastly, photo, film shoots, or other commercial activity are not permitted unless a negotiated price has been established and paid prior to arrival. Please read the rental agreement as well as the entire description before booking - thank you! We look forward to having you here!
You can use our sweet-spot as the sleep & cook spot for outdoor sporty adventure or a the stay and lounge for a serene escape. Plenty of folks come to the Barn & Bike barn to sit by the fireplace and write!
The barn was reclaimed and reconfigured from a tumbledown but picturesque outbuilding. The interior was designed, built and furnished by the owners, who live in the farmhouse next door. (See photos for proximity). Lovely open spaces are seamlessly connected with smaller spaces ... which create nooks of privacy as well as places to gather.
The barn accommodates five guests. There are two queen beds and one pull-out sofa. One queen and the sofa-bed are in the communal space. The other upstairs bedroom can be closed off. The downstairs bedroom, one queen, provides greater privacy.
Well behaved dogs (2 max) are allowed and need to mentioned to us before booking. There is a small fee per night/per dog.
Before booking VRBO will present our "house rules" which you will be asked to agree to before paying.
Importantly are noise considerations for us and our neighbors: no partying. The maximum number of guests is limited to the number entered during the reservation. The base price is for 2 guests. Lastly, photo, film shoots, or other commercial activity are not permitted unless a negotiated price has been established and paid prior to arrival. Please read the rental agreement as well as the entire description before booking - thank you! We look forward to having you here!
Property manager
Gregg Salisbury
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
10$/dog/night. Well-behaved dogs only. Notify us.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Aluminum pot is outside for outside smoking only.
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
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Red Hook
Located in Red Hook, this holiday home is in a rural area. Montgomery Place and Clermont State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taghkanic State Park and New Forge State Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Northern Dutchess Botanical Gardens and Village Books. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Red Hook, NY
What's nearby
- Lake Taghkanic State Park - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
- Omega Institute - 21 min drive - 22.1 km
- Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome - 22 min drive - 20.0 km
- Dutchess County Fairgrounds - 24 min drive - 26.3 km
- Bard College - 24 min drive - 27.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jenny's Bar-B-Q - 9 min drive
- Stissing House - 7 min drive
- Cider Bros Roadhouse - 10 min drive
- Moose On The Loose Sandwich Shop - 8 min drive
- Elizaville Deli - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn
12 May 2024
Liked: Amenities
Kathryn
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jan M.
2 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Jan M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Holly S., Wilmington, DE
1 April 2016
Romantic get away with outdoor activities for our dogs
Holly S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jess R.
26 November 2015
Amazing stay - we would love to return
Jess R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jess R.
26 November 2015
A beautiful and lovingly restored barn with hand-crafted design at every corner of the property
Jess R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
19 September 2015
Loved it!!!
About the host
Hosted by Gregg Salisbury
We fell for each other in Minnesota ... then we fell for the Hudson River Valley ... then we .... bought (financed) the property we could afford and turned it into something extraordinary. The process of renovating and "imagining"
the barn into the breathtaking space that it is took five years, countless Craigslist searches and buys, a few disagreements ;) and much work. We are in the process of becoming as energy-efficient as we can afford, which has included the installation of a wood-boiler, mini splits and solar panels.
the barn into the breathtaking space that it is took five years, countless Craigslist searches and buys, a few disagreements ;) and much work. We are in the process of becoming as energy-efficient as we can afford, which has included the installation of a wood-boiler, mini splits and solar panels.
Why they chose this property
The farmhouse and barn were part of a much larger farm that tended the fields all the way down to the river across the road from us, and the hill pastures behind the home beyond the visible ridgeline. Before that, it was land lived on by the Mahicans, the Algonquian-speaking North American Indian tribe of what is now the upper Hudson River valley.
We are located in a place that truly feels rural yet is close to necessities and luxuries. Gallatin is also a region where you will really begin to feel close to the hills of the Taconic Range and Berkshires.
We are located in a place that truly feels rural yet is close to necessities and luxuries. Gallatin is also a region where you will really begin to feel close to the hills of the Taconic Range and Berkshires.
What makes this property unique
• Tucked in a rural valley, yet accessible to Rhinebeck, Hudson, Red Hook, Chatham, Millerton, and several more, our carefully re-crafted old barn is a serene & beautiful getaway. The barn is a bespoke, one-of-a-kind gorgeous space that at once feels cozy yet bright. It has reclaimed beams and a soaring ceiling. An antique ceramic sink and a centrally-located cylindrical see-through fireplace. The space creates an open, connected feeling while still offering hidden nooks for curling up with a good book. The big windows open to an upward sloping meadow, a veritable bird sanctuary much of the year.
• The barn has a loft with fisher-price toys and a game room with pinball and ping-pong. As a getaway, the vacation can start right away ... and you may not want to leave!
• The barn has a loft with fisher-price toys and a game room with pinball and ping-pong. As a getaway, the vacation can start right away ... and you may not want to leave!
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