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Colonial-style solid-timber home in a quiet setting
| Sleeps | 10 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 2,232 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 1 - 2 nights |
Overview
3 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 8
'Sanctuary' describes this green-built, two-story solid-timber home perfectly. Peaceful, quiet, nestled on a wooded mountainside in Vermont, it's the superlative place to get away from the noise of everyday life. A fully furnished screened back porch, complete with soft patio lights, padded porch swing, and small dining table completes the picture. A glassfront woodstove (fall/winter) adds charm and warmth. All flooring random-width pine finished with natural oils. Bedrooms are spacious and include sitting areas. And yes, I have Wifi! Unique shopping and art galleries await you in quintessential Woodstock, only 5 miles away. Silver Lake State park with beachfront, kayak and paddleboat rentals, and playground area is 4 miles away. After a day at the beach, there's the famous Barnard General Store for deli/ice cream, Tozier's drive-up, or fine dining at the Barnard Inn and Max's Tavern. Live theater/concerts within 30 minutes distance at Northern Stage, The Hopkins Center, and Lebanon Opera House.
LONG TERM RENTERS: 30-day or longer means a better deal! Often as low as $900-$1100/week! Ask for rates.
Reserving the property: Once you're ready to book, the dates you desire are secured with at least a 50% rental deposit (one months rent if you're a monthly renter) and the signed booking confirmation form emailed to you.
About Heidi Gennaro
Meet Heidi---an ordinary woman with an extraordinary tale of working beside her (now late) husband, Paul, their master-carpenter friend, Randy, and Heidi's three children to build their dream log house in Vermont. Thrown into this project quite by the surprise of Providence, she realized in those four years of 'amateur family logging' on their 24 acres, sawing up the felled white Eastern pine on a portable sawmill, and finally building, that only by testing a dream can you know if you have been given both the faith, perseverance, and grit to complete that dream. Though Heidi lost her husband Paul in 2007 to heart disease, she endeavors to share this uniquely peaceful and beautiful home to weary travelers in search of respite and sanctuary from the demands of the world we live in. Enjoy and be at home in this magical place nestled in the calm beauty of Vermont!
Heidi Gennaro purchased this house in 2000
Why Heidi Gennaro chose Vermont
You will find peaceful seclusion here: a uniquely beautiful, green-built home nestled among 24.5 acres of sugar-maple laden forest, yet easy access to Vermont Rte. 12 just 1700 feet down the mountainside driveway. Quintessential Woodstock is 5 miles south, Silver Lake and the Historic Barnard General Store 4 miles north, Mt. Tom hiking and horseback trails 3 miles south, and Hanover, NH and Dartmouth College 23 miles east. Northern Stage and the Lebanon Opera House are 22 miles east.
What makes this house unique
After over 400 guests and five years of vacation renting Heidi has heard nothing but 'Wow--better than the photos!' Comments left in Heidi's guest book and numerous 5-star posted reviews on two listing sites say it all. Heidi has accommodated many varied guests: families with children, couples wanting a romantic getaway, bridal parties, groups of eight '20-something' weekend skiers, and everyone in between, each group leaving behind rave reviews about the home, the setting, and the entire experience.
Amenities
Barnard House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2232 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 10
- pets considered ...
- children welcome ...
- non smoking only
- Mountain ...
- Rural ...
- Away From It All
- Romantic
- Alarm Clock
- Backpack
- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Firewood
- Gas Heating
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Laundry Soap
- Linens Provided
- Living Area
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- Parking ...
- Shampoo
- Telephone ...
- Thermos Bottle
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet ...
- Wood Stove ...
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Room
- seating for 8 people
- 2 Bathrooms
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
upstairs bath
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , master bath
Bathroom 3 - combination tub/shower , basement bath
- Both bathrooms have separate sink/toilet areas, custom built-in cabinetry, and are very luxuriously decorated. The upstairs toilet has a built-in 'kiddie' seat for toddlers. The basement tub/shower is located in the laundry room and is great for larger parties when everyone's trying to get a shower at once.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
,
1 sleep sofa /futon
,
west upstairs bedroom
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , east upstairs bedroom
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , first floor master bedroom
- All bedrooms are very spacious and have sitting areas: 20 x 15 feet and the rare beauty of 6 x 12 logs and 6 x 8 log ceiling beams. Both upstairs bedrooms have romantic gas stoves for warmth and ambiance. All interior walls have Williamsburg-color pallet wallpaper and wainscott/chairail; all have ceiling fans for your comfort, spacious closets, and beautiful views of the forested mountainside. Master bedroom: one queen bed; attached bath. Upstairs west bedroom: one queen bed; one queen sofa sleeper; shared bath. Upstairs east bedroom: one queen bed; shared bath. Two twin mattresses available by request for extra sleeping on floor.
- Books ...
- Books for Adults
- Books for Kids
- DVD Player ...
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Radio
- Toys ...
- Video Library ...
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Binoculars
- Golf Clubs
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Large Cooler
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Porch / Veranda ...
- Screen Porch / Veranda
- Small Cooler
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- 9 garden chairs
- 2 beach chairs
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Low Allergen Environment
- wheelchair inaccessible
- autumn foliage
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- playground
- pond
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- antiquing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- skiing
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(31 traveler reviews)
Beautifully appointed home that is in a great location!
We've just returned after our second stay at Starry Hill. This visit was just as magical as the first! Heidi's home is warm and inviting. It was our base camp for a week of day trips to Montpelier, Stowe and course the charming next town over of Woodstock. We spent countless hours using the screened in porch, sipping our craft beer finds. The living room is a great place to curl up with a book. Bedrooms are spacious and beds are so comfortable! And, the kitchen is simply amazing. Pictures don't do this home justice. We had a very peaceful week and look forward to returning!
Feels good!
Wonderful lodging for our son's Dartmouth graduation weekend, although perhaps 30 minutes from the school. Distance was not a problem. Wonderful breakfast on screened in porch. Fully stocked kitchen. My mother in law found the design and detail of the house inspiring -- wants to include some similar changes at her own home! House functioned VERY WELL for a party of 6. Went hiking, wonderful dinner at the Palmer House in Quechee. Thank you Heidi!
The property was amazing! The house was beautiful and it sits on a forested piece of land.
We had an incredible time at Heidi's house. The home is beautiful and absolutely perfect for the forested surroundings. There is a small pond down the driveway and the towns of Woodstock and Barnard are both easily accessible. Heidi is extremely helpful and hospitable! We could not have asked for a better stay!
Feels like home!
Heidi left no detail undone. From the moment you pull up to this house you feel at home. The pictures don't do it justice! We had such a wonderful time being unplugged from the world that it really brought our family closer! Great house built with such character you can't help but to fall in love!
Immaculate property, great location, wonderful owner and easy to book/work with
Everything was perfect with this stay. The owner, Heidi, was incredibly responsive and just a joy to interact with, I left some items in the kitchen and she priority mailed them back to me..the next day. The home was immaculately clean, modern and furnished well. A property built by hand with obvious love, care and professionalism, it has all the quaint Vermont touches: a wood stove, timber construction, but all the modern benefits of being clean (built in the 90s?), not drafty at all, fast wifi, etc. The "little things," Heidi also ensures are at your disposal that we're so accustomed to in modern city life, (like a modern gas-burning range), coffeemaker with filters, Wusthof knives, etc..... It's like you transported your own home to Vermont...except it's cleaner, bigger...nicer. It's also easy to get to if you're coming off I-89, 30 minutes from Killington and an hour to Sugarbush. Woodstock is a nice little village nearby, as well. One note for the couch-potato set, is no TV downstairs so don't be disappointed, but (1) you're in VT, this is a good thing, unplug read something and (2) there's fast wifi, so no trouble Netflixing on an iPad, etc.
Magical!
Starry Hill is not your average "rental place". It is a beautiful, one of a kind house handcrafted with lots of TLC! The owner and her family built this house and no detail was overlooked, from the way it was built to its charming decor. Heidi was wonderful and made sure we were always ok. She is a delightful person to deal with. We enjoyed skiing just a few minutes away, eating at the local restaurants, going to the Woodstock Farmers market for some yummy pastries & local cheese, and walking around the quaint village of Woodstock. For us, Starry Hill was a magical place and we hope to return!
Map
Located equidistant from quintessential Woodstock and beautiful Silver Lake State Park in Barnard, you'll get the best of both locations: unique shopping, art galleries, Billings Farm, Rockefeller mansion and national park, outdoor concerts, kayaking, sailing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, cycling, skiing, all on a secluded, quiet mountainside. Trails on my 24.5 acres, so bring your hiking shoes, snowshoes, or your ATVs! LONG-TERM RENTERS: BOOK A YEAR IN ADVANCE FOR BEST AVAILABILITY.
Photos
Rates & Availability
Barnard House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer 2017
May 25 2017 -
Sep 24 2017
2 night minimum stay
|
$199
|
From
$349
Fri,Sat
|
$1,625
|
$4,750
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Peak Autumn 2017
Sep 25 2017 -
Oct 23 2017
2 night minimum stay
|
$229
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From
$369
Fri,Sat
|
$1,800
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$4,995
|
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Late Autumn 2017
Oct 24 2017 -
Nov 21 2017
1 night minimum stay
|
$179
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From
$279
Fri,Sat
|
$1,355
|
$3,925
|
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Thanksgiving 2017
Nov 22 2017 -
Nov 26 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$299
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Early Winter/Ski season
Nov 27 2017 -
Dec 14 2017
2 night minimum stay
|
$189
|
From
$329
Fri,Sat
|
$1,495
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Christmas/NewYears2017
Dec 15 2017 -
Jan 1 2018
2 night minimum stay
|
$229
|
From
$388
Fri,Sat
|
$1,789
|
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Peak Ski Season 2018
Jan 2 2018 -
Mar 4 2018
2 night minimum stay
|
$209
|
From
$388
Sat
|
$1,729
|
$4,950
|
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Spring Ski 2018
Mar 5 2018 -
Apr 7 2018
2 night minimum stay
|
$199
|
From
$349
Fri,Sat
|
$1,590
|
$3,899
|
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Spring 2018
Apr 8 2018 -
May 24 2018
1 night minimum stay
|
$199
|
From
$299
Fri,Sat
|
$1,475
|
$3,699
|
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Memorial Weekend 2018
May 25 2018 -
May 28 2018
2 night minimum stay
|
$309
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Summer 2018
May 29 2018 -
Sep 23 2018
2 night minimum stay
|
$209
|
From
$349
Fri,Sat
|
$1,645
|
$4,750
|
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Peak Autumn 2018
Sep 24 2018 -
Oct 21 2018
2 night minimum stay
|
$229
|
From
$369
Fri,Sat
|
$1,799
|
$4,750
|
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My Standard Rate
1 night minimum stay
|
$229
|
From
$285
Fri,Sat
|
$1,645
|
$4,300
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $350 |
| Pet Fee | $40 |
| cleaning fee | $200 |
| Tax Rate | 9.0% |
Monthly rental is greatly encouraged and often negotiable and will range from $3,300 to $4,995, depending on the season; 3 months rates mean greater discount. Thinking of staying 28 days? Make it 30 or more and you will likely pay LESS!
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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