19th century school house converted into a charming two story dwelling

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A spacious open-plan living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table, and a kitchen with a stove and sink.
A spacious loft with exposed wooden beams, a cozy sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a brick fireplace.
A dining area with a glass table and four chairs, a patterned rug, wooden beams, and a white door.
A room with exposed wooden beams and white wainscoting, large windows, and a door leading to another room.
A white house with a sloped roof in a grassy field.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Buskirk, NY
  • Place, Unihog
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Green Mountain National Forest
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Bennington Battlefield Historic Site
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Map
Buskirk, NY

What's nearby

  • Unihog - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Green Mountain National Forest - 16 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Bennington Battlefield Historic Site - 17 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Bennington Battlefield Park - 17 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Bennington College - 20 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Unihog - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Benson's Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Falls Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marpe Country Store LLC - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 19th century school house converted into a charming two story dwelling pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 19th century school house converted into a charming two story dwelling ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 19th century school house converted into a charming two story dwelling ?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at 19th century school house converted into a charming two story dwelling ?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is 19th century school house converted into a charming two story dwelling located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Dutchaven Golf Course and within 9 miles (15 km) of Unihog and Hoosick Falls Country Club. Bennington Battlefield Park and Willard Mountain are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

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Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, thoughtful place with a dream host. A favorite stay for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is not just a rental—it’s a piece of history that the owner, Connie, has lovingly preserved. The School House was the perfect spot for our vacation. The property is beautiful, peaceful, and quiet, and the attention to detail throughout the home was exceptional. Everything was spotless and thoughtfully maintained. Connie was an absolute pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was wonderful. We truly enjoyed our time here and would happily return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at the school house for an extended stay and just like last time everything was wonderful. Connie is the absolute best host. Can’t recommend staying at this quaint property enough!
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place and host were absolutely perfect! The host thought of everything and the place was perfectly designed. I highly recommend and will definitely be staying there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Terrific

Beautiful, scenic location and great accommodations.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little getaway

Wonderful home with great walking trails right on property. Great relaxing getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome property

We had a great time staying here. They've done a great job renovating the former school house. Easy drives to Bennington and Saratoga Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house in beautiful farm country. The owner and caretaker are friendly and extremely helpful. It's well equipped for cooking, with just about anything you might need.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

Second time we stayed here. Location is beautiful, house is very nice and great host. We will likely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A great reconstructed historic school

This is a great place to stay in the middle of an incredibly area of rolling hills and big skies. The property is huge with many will maintained working trails. The kitchen is large and completely supplied with implements for cooking. The landlord is incredibly nice and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My stay at the School house

Connie is a superb hostess who gave me so many wonderful tips about what to do and see. She answered all my questions promptly about the house - which was pristine and beautifully appointed with everything I needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy NYE Escape

This stay was just what we needed as a family. We were looking for an escape from the city on NYE weekend. This location met all of our needs - it was in the country, so away from the fireworks but close enough to nearby towns to enjoy a day of sightseeing in both NY and VT. It was lovely to read about the history behind the schoolhouse, and overall the character of the building added something special to our stay. It had everything we needed and more, and we had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Quaint and Rural

We came for the long weekend, we were not disappointed at all! Connie was the best host, she had everything ready and her “ book of the house” didn’t leave anything to question. We will most definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Old School Upstate & Chill

Our third time in the little ol’ school was great again. The property has everything you would ever need for a longer or shorter stay. You could live there and feel like kings in the country. All details are perfect. And the surrounding meadows are getting even prettier with new flowers, a terrace and bbq. The great white oak watches over you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect.

We travel a lot. We were very impressed with the careful, well thought out, decisions. Very detailed. Wonderful experience. A+ rating. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable wintery stay

A very comfortable, well appointed place for 2 people. It was warm on arrival. The kitchen is fully stocked for making delicious meals. The bed is very comfortable. The area, quiet and peaceful.Just general warning if staying in this area during a snow storm : it's on small roads which get plowed less often than the bigger roads and there are chances for a power outage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The School House

The photograph doesn't make clear how beautiful the hills, fields, and woods near the School House are, with walking trails on the property. This was our second stay. It's comfortable and amazingly well supplied with just about anything you might need--paper goods, sheets and towels, spices, coffee and tea. Good pots and utensils and nearby farm stands make it a pleasure to cook there. The owner is extremely helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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30th anniversary get-away

Beautiful country setting. The fall colors were glorious. The schoolhouse itself was comfortable and so cozy. We had everything we needed and more. We felt so at home there, and looked forward to getting back each evening after a day of exploring. Our only regret is that we didn't make it out to the beaver pond and white oak tree, due to weather. Other than mother nature, our stay was excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

Intentional home, not a cheap flip for rentals. Truly the most conscientious and thoughtful VRBO or rental home we have stayed at in over 13 years of regularly traveling. A central location for us to visit many communities we were interesting exploring what the hype was all about; NY City, The Berkshires/Lenox, MA, Catskills/Woodstock NY, Southern Vermont. Fantastic kitchen with all the cookware, utensils, and space we needed. Perfectly quiet, very peaceful, a loved historical home and land.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Life in the rolling hills

I simply can not say enough about how wonderful our stay has been. So hard to explain how the integrity of the old school house has been restored while it also being updated, clean and new inside. The home was spotless and has every amenity you can imagine. The host, Connie is a dream to work with and has put so much love and attention to detail into this very special place. Our dog loved roaming the property and was tired out every night. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arlo Rates The Schoolhouse -"All Paws UP"

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Buskirk Schoolhouse. The setting was pastoral and changed with the light. The home renovation was both beautiful and functional. From the bedroom sanctuary to the main level that looked out on beautiful agricultural land from every vantage point - the home surpassed all our expectations. Our pup also enjoyed his time- finding cozy corners to nap and trails to explore. He thoroughly loved our walks - both on the property and while visiting historic sites a short drive away. The location is perfect for walking, running, and cycling. The grill and outdoor patio made meal prep a breeze! And the well stocked kitchen, trail guides, and excursion suggestions were so helpful and appreciated. We are already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot to escape. A tranquil setting with beautiful grounds and vistas. Excellent communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a wonderful experience! An utterly charming property in beautiful country, great communication with our host (and a very helpful "book" to fill things in when we arrived). Anything we needed was there and easy to find; the house was clean and comfortable (having the AC already on after a heat-wave drive was awesome); and our dog, Bear, gave the couch a great review by passing out on it immediately. All three of us loved our stay and can't wait to return. xo
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our accommodations at the school house could not have been better. Connie our host was very attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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