About this rental
- Estate
- 8000 sq. ft
- 4 bedrooms
- 11 beds
- Sleeps 24
- 3 bathrooms
- 3 full baths
- Spaces
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Deck/Patio
4 Bedrooms, trundle bed, 2 Bathrooms, 12 max
Rooms & beds
Bedrooms: 4(Sleeps: 24)
Bathrooms: 3
Spaces
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air conditioning
- Hot tub
- Fireplace
- TV
- Washer & dryer
- Parking
- No smoking
- Accessible
- Heater
Map
Hosted by Jenny Dewar
Ask a questionAbout Jenny Dewar
Jenny and John met in 1991 while performing in Jesus Christ Superstar in Germany. John was in the pit playing his trombone and Jenny was onstage kicking her legs while making eyes at the pit. Jenny began stage managing in the mid-90s while John continued to play his horn in any number of bands, ensembles, records, and films. They both worked on Broadway for a number of years before deciding it was time to live in the country. (During that time, they managed to get married.) In 2006, they made a quick and sudden decision to sell their home in Astoria, Queens and see what Vermont living was all about. They never looked back. After Robert and Karin (Jenny’s parents) passed away, Jenny’s father entrusted her to continue his legacy of hosting people from far and wide in his home. Robert and Karin originally built the house in 1994 as a weekend retreat. They so loved it here that they sold their apartment in New York City, moved up here full time, and then built a massive addition in 2010. Karin was wheelchair bound, so the house was designed for her accessibility. Ramps, a handicapped shower, and no multi-leveling on the first floor make it easy to get around via wheelchair. In New York, any number of people had keys to their home. It was always full of various guests, rehearsing a musical/operetta, giving a concert, or just hanging out because they had nowhere else to go for Thanksgiving. The addition to Karin’s Place was built in the same vein. Build it and they will come… The bedrooms are named after light operas that Karin and Robert appeared in together during their lives. They were active in the Village Light Opera Group the entire 30 years they lived in New York City. Their first date was a trip to the opera! Sadly, both Robert and Karin passed away earlier than they should have. Jenny and John promised that they would continue to keep the house full and busy. Thus, Karin’s Place was born and Jenny and John have been enjoying a variety of guests ever since.
Why Jenny Dewar chose Pownal
This property was passed on to Jenny by her parents so that she would save it and keep it full of people.
What makes this Estate unique
The beauty of this home is the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere but having arts, culture, and towns just a few miles away. There are unexpected treasures everywhere you turn. It is a home. A grand home, but a home. Everyone is comfortable and all you need to bring is food and your bodies!
- Languages:
- english
Policies
Cancellation policy
- 100% refund of amount paid if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund of amount paid (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 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
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Maximum overnight guests: 24 (sleeps up to 20 adults)$59/person/night add'l guest fee after 10 people
Minimum age to rent: 25If no children/parents, all must be over age 25.
Outdoor neighborhood quiet hours outside are 9pm - 8am as sound travels in the hills. Please treat our neighbors as your own.
Amplified music is not allowed outdoors. Quiet background music outdoors is fine, but loud party music should remain indoors. Exceptions for events.
NO slippy slide (well water) or beer pong. Think home, not naughty teenager party house. :-) No wild bachelor(ette) parties.
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Minimum 1-day vacancy between guest stays
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Follows industry health association: SafeStay (AHLA - USA)