Colonial-style solid-timber home in a quiet setting
- House
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 2–3 nights
3 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 8
Bedrooms
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
All bedrooms are very spacious--20 x 15 feet--with the rare beauty of 6 x 12 solid-wood walls and 6 x 8 wood ceiling beams, romantic gas stoves on their own thermostats, ceiling fans for your comfort, spacious closets, and beautiful views of the forested mountainside. Interior walls have Williamsburg-color pallet wallpaper and oil-painted wainscot/chair rail to place you in an Early American colonial era. Each bedroom has it's own unique sitting area for coffee, conversation, reading, reflection. 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, so if you have a group of ten (10) and they don't mind a mattress on the floor of the living area or screened porch (summer), then you're covered!
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 2Toilet, showermaster bath; also has grab bar by toilet.
- Bathroom 1Toilet, combination tub/showerupstairs bath. TODDLER SEAT built into adult toilet seat
- Bathroom 3combination tub/showerLocated in laundry room; for extra guests or pets!
- 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, OR---for your dog when he needs a bath (there's a re-movable shower nozzle and pet shampoo available).
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First aid kit
- Smoke detectorone in each bedroom, hallways, basement--all hardwired.
- Fire extinguisherkitchen, living area, upstairs hallway, basement landing.
- Carbon monoxide detectorone in each bedroom, hallways, basement--all hardwired.
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- MountainLate fall, winter, and early spring offers views of the surrounding mountains through bare trees. In summer/fall, you have beautiful woods with walking trails. Peak autumn color is stunning!
- RuralIn the country, but with easy access down 1400 total feet of driveway to Rte. 12 and the charming brook running beside it.
General
- TelephoneFiber optic. Land line may be used for both unlimited local and USA long distance calls as owner pays flat rate for this. Most guests use their WiFi calling capabilities.
- HeatingOne main propane-fueled gas fireplace in dining area; three smaller gas fireplaces in the three bedrooms--all thermostat controlled. Wood stove in living area for fall, winter, and spring use.
- Linens ProvidedBeautiful, higher-end linens including two sets of flannel sheets. Let me know in advance if you prefer flannel over standard cotton sheets, or vice versa.
- Washing MachineFront-loading Maytag washing machine + electric dryer in finished utility room in basement. Extra tub/shower in laundry room for people or pets!
- Clothes DryerYes! Front-load washer plus dryer in basement laundry room for your use, with detergent and stain pre-treatments available. ECO-safe only; no bleach to protect my surrounding environment.
- FireplaceGlass-front Waterford wood stove in living area; firewood provided.
- ParkingAmple room for 6-8 cars at driveways terminus.
- InternetFiber-optic, 40 Mpbs, "business level" with individual static IP address. An ethernet cable is located in the Master bedroom desk area.
- Towels ProvidedYes! Freshly laundered towels available for your use.
- Wireless InternetWireless internet; no password required.
- Wood StoveCozy, romantic Waterford (made in Ireland) wood stove; firewood provided on a rack in the living room and ample extra stacked outside on the covered front porch.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomThree-sided view of wooded mountainside; large sofa; three sitting chairs w/ reading lamps. Three bookshelves; brick hearth & glass-front woodstove and 2 cords firewood provided.
Kitchen
- DishwasherUltra quiet Miele dishwasher with four settings. Recommend "Economy" setting. Avoid placing plastics that melt in bottom rack! Suggest washing pottery dishware and mugs by hand.
- RefrigeratorLarge refrigerator; freezer pull-out drawer on bottom.
- StoveGas stovetop, new 2005 LG brand with center burrner and cast-iron griddle.
- Oven2005 LG model gas oven/stove.
- MicrowaveUnder-counter microwave nestled between stove and refrigerator/freezer.
- Grill
- Coffee Maker Cuisinart 10-cup & coffee bean grinder
- Toaster4-slice toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Pantry ItemsOils, spices, flour, sugars, baking and cooking ingredients are there to use as you wish. Guest to use their own discretion using these items left by owner or previous guests.
- Dishes & UtensilsWide variety of stoneware and everyday dishes; all essential kitchen appliances, utensils. bake-ware and cookware items available. Foodies LOVE Starry Hill's kitchen!
- KitchenFully equipped kitchen. Paper towels, dish & dishwasher soaps, most spices/oils provided. ; countertop oven; microwave; ultra-quiet Miele dishwasher; farm sink/gooseneck faucet
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Room
- Childs Highchair
- DiningTable seats eight persons. Dine by the romantic gas fireplace controlled by wall-mounted thermostat In warmer months, seating for 12 more in summer on the screened porch for casual dining.
Entertainment
- DVD PlayerFound in upstairs west bedroom. Flat screen SMART TV monitor and remote control. Stream your shows using your streaming provider.
- BooksA vast library of books, fiction and non-fiction available in living area, all bedrooms and bathrooms, and basement stairwell, ENJOY!
- GamesScrabble, Monopoly, Pictionary, Scattagories; Candy Land; retro-Clue and Dating Game chess, checkers, cards, many more!
- Games for Kids
- ToysGames and age appropriate toys available including Legos, hand- puppets, "brain-games"; toys cars and floor "road map", puzzles, books, Archie comics, etc.
- Video LibraryMany DVD movies available for guest use--found in basement stairwell shelves and in upstairs west bedroom. Want a certain film? Bring your own or check w/ me, I may have it!
Outside
- Lawn/GardenLawn extends 20' from back porch, goes around west side of house and then to front of house where there's a stone patio w/ firepit. Groomed trails for hiking/snowshoeing.
- Kayak/CanoeRentals available 4 miles north at Silver Lake State Park.
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Porch/VerandaThree covered porches---front porch (44' x 8'); side porch (15' x 8'); back screened porch (32' x 8').
- Deck/PatioStone patio with stone fire pit, bench, camp chairs & firewood so you can enjoy a campfire under the stars!
- Water Sports GearKids beach toys, balls, life vests available on guest card table in basement.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- This is a beautiful, two-story, center-hall colonial solid-timber home decorated in classic Williamsburg colors and built in 2000. It has gorgeous paneled wainscot/chair rail/wallpaper on the interior walls, classic 6 x 12 flat logs on the exterior walls, with wood beams and painted board ceilings. The screened-in back porch, 8 x 32 with six cushioned chairs, two cushioned love seats, a dining table and padded porch swing is golden during summer months, attached to the dining area w/ french doors. Washer and dryer in basement. Well-behaved dogs welcome, but let's discuss first. LONG-TERM RENTERS: Book early! A year in advance will give you the best availability. Willing to negotiate a fair rental price. COLD WEATHER GUESTS: Heating via four (4) gas fireplaces on thermostat (dining + all 3 bdrms). Optional: glass-front woodstove (living room) with 2 cords firewood on covered front porch for your enjoyment. POND: Pond has a small sand beach for play/relaxation. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - Seven commonsense pet rules. Ask owner.Seven commonsense pet rules. Ask owner.
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 28
- Renters must agree to stay within property boundaries as shown in property map in the house manual. If hiking trails, stay within the trails.
Map
Hosted by Heidi Gennaro
Ask a questionAbout 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 solid-timber house in Vermont beginning in 1999. Thrown into this project quite by a surprise of Providence, she realized in those four years of 'family logging' 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 Woodstock
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 thousands of guests and ten years of vacation renting, Heidi has heard nothing but 'Wow--better than the photos!' Comments left in Heidi's guest book and the solid 5-star posted reviews on two listing sites say it all. Heidi has accommodated varied guests: families with children, couples wanting a romantic getaway, weekend skier groups, and everyone in between, each group leaving behind rave reviews about the home, the peaceful setting, the re-connection to family and friends, and the entire experience.
- Languages:
- english