Fires, books, lingering dinners, warm drinks & games. Winter at the Barn is pure hygge. Walk to Tivoli to replenish on local staples, to browse the cute shops, for dinner or a stiff drink & music at the Pub. If you must work remotely, we have great wifi & cel reception. Our property is located next to the best Hudson Valley villages & nature walks.
* The Barn shares the 4.5 acre property with our home.
* Before booking, kindly read the Barn's description and click 'Show More' under House Rules.
The space
SLEEPING LAYOUT
We host an absolute max of * 5 * guests, including kids over 1 year old and * do not * host visitors - daytime, overnight or parties. No pets.
The Barn is a 2.5 level, open plan home, with 3 comfy-cozy, sleeping nooks upstairs. They are separate from each other and offer *partial privacy*. Other then the bathrooms, no rooms have doors.
KING NOOK
Plush, 12", brand new Casper foam mattress on wooden bed frame.
50 inch Smart TV.
TWIN NOOK
2 twin, 8" Casper foam mattresses on trundle beds. Next to King Nook.
LOFT NOOK
10" Casper foam mattress *on the floor*. Windows open up to the creek and the mezzanine has a view of the second floor.
HEATING & COOLING
The Barn heats and cools with state of the art, super efficient, heating and cooling, mini split system. It works automatically and will ensure pleasant temps in the Barn in any season.
In the cold months, you'll want to level up the coziness by firing up the wood burning stove. We provide all the wood you'll ever need and instructions.
KITCHEN
Rustic kitchen equipped for your cooking pleasure. Plates, cups, mugs, utensils & pans included. Nothing too fancy. Our french press is actually German & quite nice. Our Sub-Zero fridge is pretty fancy. Convection oven, 4-burner cooktop, large sink. *No dishwasher*
We have a seasonal gas grill on the deck just outside the kitchen.
Guests have also used the fire pit to cook.
BATHROOMS
Ground Floor / Full bathroom with rain shower.
Upstairs / Full bathroom with claw foot tub (no shower).
Outdoor/ Spacious hot & cold outdoor shower open from May through September. Closes in October.
Bath towels & organic, biodegradable toiletries provided.
*Bring your own outdoor/swimming towels and fire pit blankets.*
DRESSING ROOM
We have a dressing/luggage room (enclosed by linen curtains) with a large mirror and plenty of hangers.
LIBRARY
All sorts of books - we’re sure you’ll find something curious. Enjoy it on the hammock in the Summer or by the wood burning stove in the Winter. Small collection of games.
BACK DECK
Furnished from May until it's too cold to be outside.
Brand new seating and dinning for Summer cookouts!
Large gas grill and fire pit are your outdoor cooking options.
OUTDOOR SHOWER
Open May to October
On sticky, hot Summer days our private & spacious, hot & cold outdoor shower cools you off while you gaze at the trees and sky.
FIRE PIT
Located behind the deck and stacked for your campfire pleasure.
LARGER PROPERTY / 4 acres
If you walk along the creek you’ll get to two different spots where you can access the water. One spot has a pebble beach with a deepish spot where you can dip in. The other entrance has a small wooden platform ideal for meditating, practicing yoga or just watching nature.
Our property also features a *non-swimming* pond where we have installed a beautiful custom cedar table. Head down there for a picnic!
BARN LOVE //
We're proud to have had the Barn featured and recommended by some of the best travel & lifestyle tastemakers in the world: Dwell Travel, Travel & Leisure, Pure Wow, Escape Brooklyn, And North, Bazaar, Afar, New York Magazine and Kinfolk amongst others.
Our story was recently featured in the BACK TO THE LAND book published by Chronicle Books.
The Barn is also featured in the DO INHABIT book of The Do Book Company collection.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire Barn plus the back deck with seasonal outdoor shower, gas grill, seating and dining table. Behind the deck, there is a private, barn-exclusive, woodsy backyard bordered by Stony Creek and includes a fire pit. The larger 4 acres of green with pond, picnic table, deck on the stream and two other fire pits is shared with our home.
Other things to note
We require the first and last names of all guests and kids' ages.
If you are planning any kind of photo/video shoot, we must discuss it BEFORE you book. * See house rules for our full policy on shoots. *
A few days prior to your arrival, Bruna will send a welcome email and our Barn Booklet with all the info you'll need for a wonderful stay!
