10/10 Excellent
Kate H., Lakewood, NY
23 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay for NYSW
Kate H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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Bird Haven / Farm house retreat in Germantown on 3 acres - near BARD
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6148.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Germantown, NY
- Bard College18 min drive
- HITS-on-the-Hudson31 min drive
- Saugerties Lighthouse36 min drive
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bird Haven / Farm house retreat in Germantown on 3 acres - near BARD
Bird Haven is a charming and inviting c.1900 farmhouse set on 3 acres and bordering a 150 acre bird sanctuary and nature preserve with walking and cross country skiing trails, streams, woods and fields. The farmhouse has an open living room, dining room and vintage kitchen with new appliances & attached sunporch. There are two bedrooms, a meditation/yoga room or library, and a cozy den with twin day bed, wood stove, front porch and separate entrance. Full ceramic tile bathroom with vintage porcelain sink and newly glazed tub and a view of the back yard. There are many windows and wood floors throughout. The house is set on three gorgeous rolling acres with plenty of yard space, open meadows, rock outcroppings and an outdoor fire pit. Located on a quiet country road in an area known for great biking and running. 1 mile from center of Germantown & Otto's Market. Close to Bard College, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and Hudson. Less than 100 miles and 2 hours to NYC. Close to Amtrak in Hudson and Rhinebeck (both $25 via taxi or Uber).
Property manager
Susan Lyne
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Germantown
Located in Germantown, this holiday home is in a rural area. Tousey Winery and Whitecliff Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Village Books and Stoddard Corner. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at HITS-on-the-Hudson or Kiwanis Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Germantown, NY
What's nearby
- Olana State Historic Site - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
- Bard College - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
- HITS-on-the-Hudson - 31 min drive - 32.4 km
- Saugerties Village Beach - 34 min drive - 35.5 km
- Saugerties Lighthouse - 36 min drive - 35.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 17 min drive
- Suarez Family Brewery - 9 min drive
- Pomodoro's - 18 min drive
- Ambrosia Diner - 17 min drive
- Annarella Ristorante - 33 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
jana G., Salt Spring Island, Canada
28 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming place
jana G.
About the host
Hosted by Susan Lyne
Bard graduate, Virginia native, vegetarian, retired tri-athlete, real estate broker, semi-retired knitter, loves traveling. Some favorite foods: za'atar, pesto, fresh strawberries - still warm from the garden. Lives in nearby Red Hook with her partner Nobile and son Emmett.
Why they chose this property
I bought my home in 2000. I was looking for something in the country, but not too far off from things with some space where I could start my organic log grown shiitake mushroom and culinary herb farm. The house had been in the owner's family for three generations and I became close to the owner's granddaughter who is now 97. I feel honored to be its steward now. It used to be an apple orchard; I know where the old apple packing shed was, as well as the outhouse and garage for the Model T. I started peeling off layers of astroturf, drop ceiling tiles and linoleum when I bought the house and am still enjoying working on it now. I love my neighbors and the town.
What makes this property unique
I fell in love with the special setting of my house and property. Rolling terrain, a farm house nestled into the side of the hill with rock outcroppings and views of trees or nature from every window.
Languages:
English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic
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