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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Kitchen
- Parking available
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area
Hillsdale, NY
- Hillsdale Town HallPlace, Hillsdale Town Hall5 min walk
- Community LibraryPlace, Community Library1 min drive
- Catamount Ski AreaPlace, Catamount Ski Area4 min drive
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)24 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Hillsdale
With a stay at this vacation home in Hillsdale, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Hillsdale Town Hall and within a 5-minute drive of Community Library. .This vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Catamount Aerial Adventure Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Catamount Ski Area.
What's nearby
- Hillsdale Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Community Library - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
- Catamount Ski Area - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
- Ski Butternut - 22 min drive - 16.1 miles
- Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - 44 min drive - 43.6 miles
Getting around
- Hudson Station - 25 min drive
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
- Stewart's Shops - 4 min walk
- Martindale Chief Diner - 9 min drive
- Taconic Wayside Inn - 6 min drive
- Mom's Country Cafe - 9 min drive
- Hy’s Fried - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building
About this place
This listing is for a private home. There are also listing's for two rooms in the adjacent duplex with shared spaces on AirBnB.
Experience the extraordinary comfort of a certified Passive House in the heart of Hillsdale's historic hamlet. The property, which looks out on the Taconic Mountains, is nestled between the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley. Ten miles from Great Barrington MA and sixteen miles to Hudson, NY. The shops and restaurants in Hillsdale are in walking distance.
Similar to Dan's previous Woodstock Passive House, this is built with autoclaved aerated concrete. AAC, developed in Sweden in the 1920s, is a mainstay of construction worldwide. Dan's work has been in the press as buildings ready for climate change.
See GreenspringBuilding.com, or search “AAC Passive House” for multiple articles.
The space
The two guest rooms have queen beds with ensuite bathrooms; one bathroom has a shower, the other has a tub-shower combination. There is also a first floor bathroom with a shower. All toilets have bidet seats. Enjoy the kitchen with an eat-in counter, open space living room, den, and front and side porches. Induction and convection range; energy recovery ventilation for clean, pollen-free indoor air. All electric home; fossil fuel free. A home that looks historic and is surrounded by nineteenth century buildings yet is a home of the future.
Guest access
The entire home is private.
During your stay
Dan (designer & builder) lives in the adjoining duplex, so is readily available. We can interact if you'd like; some come especially to learn about how this home was built. Yet it is ideal for anyone who'd like to experience a peaceful, healthy indoor environment.
Other things to note
This property provides exceptional comfort, ideal for any guest. It is also an ideal experience for architects, engineers, builders, and code officials, plus anyone considering building a home or larger scale commercial property. This creates an energy efficient, healthy indoor environment, free of common toxins.
For more information see greenspringbuilding.com, or a general search for 'AAC Passive House. ' Or just come for a peaceful stay in a town near many NY and MA cultural, historic, and scenic amenities (Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Catamount Ski Resort, and many more).
This listing is for a private home. There are also listing's for two rooms in the adjacent duplex with shared spaces on AirBnB.
Experience the extraordinary comfort of a certified Passive House in the heart of Hillsdale's historic hamlet. The property, which looks out on the Taconic Mountains, is nestled between the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley. Ten miles from Great Barrington MA and sixteen miles to Hudson, NY. The shops and restaurants in Hillsdale are in walking distance.
Similar to Dan's previous Woodstock Passive House, this is built with autoclaved aerated concrete. AAC, developed in Sweden in the 1920s, is a mainstay of construction worldwide. Dan's work has been in the press as buildings ready for climate change.
See GreenspringBuilding.com, or search “AAC Passive House” for multiple articles.
The space
The two guest rooms have queen beds with ensuite bathrooms; one bathroom has a shower, the other has a tub-shower combination. There is also a first floor bathroom with a shower. All toilets have bidet seats. Enjoy the kitchen with an eat-in counter, open space living room, den, and front and side porches. Induction and convection range; energy recovery ventilation for clean, pollen-free indoor air. All electric home; fossil fuel free. A home that looks historic and is surrounded by nineteenth century buildings yet is a home of the future.
Guest access
The entire home is private.
During your stay
Dan (designer & builder) lives in the adjoining duplex, so is readily available. We can interact if you'd like; some come especially to learn about how this home was built. Yet it is ideal for anyone who'd like to experience a peaceful, healthy indoor environment.
Other things to note
This property provides exceptional comfort, ideal for any guest. It is also an ideal experience for architects, engineers, builders, and code officials, plus anyone considering building a home or larger scale commercial property. This creates an energy efficient, healthy indoor environment, free of common toxins.
For more information see greenspringbuilding.com, or a general search for 'AAC Passive House. ' Or just come for a peaceful stay in a town near many NY and MA cultural, historic, and scenic amenities (Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Catamount Ski Resort, and many more).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Porch/lanai
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
This entire property is smoke free.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators