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Architectural wonder
Rhinebeck, New York
Unique experience, secluded. Enjoy a weekend or a few days eco-friendly retreat in an architectural, geometric masterpiece on 30 preserved acres just minutes from all that Rhinebeck and the Hudson Valley have to offer. At the entry porch, an orb of wood carved out of the house will welcome you into a play of geometry. Situated around one main volume and open to the second level, the kitchen is placed in the center. There is a futon queen bed, 1 sleeper futon sofa, one single futon bed. Instead of fossil fuel, the house is heated geothermally. Instead of grid power, the house has electricity from the sun. We are sensitive to the environment and respect its ecological balance. There is A HYBRID HEAT/COLD unit on the2nd floor. The wood stove is highly efficient and keep the space warm in the Hudson Valley winter. Guest have access to a large supply of wood stacked outside the house. (Tip about the stove : Build the fire like a tipi and add wood in a vertical position to make sure the fire will be strong and well maintain) The design allows the air to flow when all the doors and windows are open, in addition the floor heat is connected to be cooling in the summer.
magical Chez' Tree
LaFayette, New York
Treehouse is located on 22 acres of hardwood forest just outside of the sleepy village of Lafayette, NY - 10 miles south of Syracuse, NY and 24 miles north of Cortland, NY. Just a very short drive to wine country and the Finger Lakes region. As you arrive at the property, you will find a modest sign that reads “Wallace - 2650” attached to a tree next to a dirt road which leads down a 1/4 mile drive (or walk) to the treehouse. The reason we say drive or walk is because, in very rare occasions, due to weather conditions, you may have to park at the top of the road and walk the 1/4 mile to the treehouse. The treehouse itself is accessed across a 60' cable bridge. There are only a few (7) stone steps which lead down to the bridge and then it is an easy walk up to the treehouse. Below the treehouse is a large, (320 square feet), deck with a fire pit and ample seating. The deck also provides the location of the shower (with on demand hot water) and a propane BBQ grill. There is also a separate fire pit area below the treehouse which has plenty of seating and a stone edged fire ring.
Dave's Milk Barn
High Falls, New York
This is an old, renovated milk barn on a working farm. Both of the sleeping spaces are lofts that require climbing stabilized, vertical wooden ladders. There is a wood stove, running water, kitchen, living room & bathroom. The space was originally lined with stainless steel & was a walk-in cooler for milk storage when there was a dairy farm on the land in the 40s. It was renovated by master carpenter, David Raponi, who lived here for 7 years and suffused the space with various quirks of comfort and creativity. It has a wood stove and we prepare the fires for our guests if requested. It is fully insulated & the original vaulted ceiling is intact. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, sink, and composting toilet similar to an outhouse.
Stylish brownstone apt
New York, United States
Beautiful 1600 sqft duplex in a historic brownstone. Ideally located next to subways and museums. Big private garden and working fireplace in the living room. Lots of character and charm. Private entrance. Wonderful piano in the master bedroom! The kitchen (fully functional but dated), living room, renovated bathroom as well as a bedroom facing the street are on the ground floor. 2 bedrooms and one bathroom are on the second floor. Truly convenient location and at the same time very quiet. Large private garden which is quite rare in Manhattan. Lots of character. Suited for guests who value charm over perfect appliances etc as the kitchen and upstairs bathroom are fully functional but dated.
Secret Carriage House
New York, United States
A hidden 19th century carriage house gem, out of sight and away from the noise, re-invented for modern New York living. Three floors of private living space includes an open plan dining-kitchen and living level, two upstairs bedrooms , a home office / screening room lower level with sleeping sofa option, three full bathrooms, two-person sauna, large walled garden, well-equipped cooking kitchen, under-floor heating, central AC, high speed internet, a collection of contemporary art, and more. Two separate bedrooms on the upper level, each with a queen-sized bed. One bedroom has an adjoining bathroom. The lower level has a sofa bed option that is full / queen sized. Full bathrooms on every level.