Historical Estate, Rhinebeck w/ Farm Animals, Hot Tub, Pool, Lake, Gardens

Unique 1840s 6-bedroom farmhouse with rocking-chair porch, original wide floorboards, oak beams, comfortable bedrooms, and a 1100' modern, octagonal, airy, chef's kitchen. Please let us know if you'd like to be connected with our local private chef to book an exquisite dining-in experience. The house sits atop a knoll overlooking 20 acres of rolling pasture, barns, and a swimming/fishing pond. An additional cottage for up to four can be rented if needed. The barn residents are currently chickens, goats, ducks, geese, and two friendly, snow-white Maremma sheepdogs who look after them. They all enjoy visitors. You can learn how to collects eggs, and have fresh organic eggs for breakfast.

The house has an automatic backup generator, so that even power outages will not stop the fun.

A perfect getaway for family and friends, the house features a fully equipped, 1,100 sq ft. octagonal gourmet kitchen, complete with a professional 8-burner stove, double oven, and an extra steam oven. An espresso machine, Italian tiled floor (radiant heating), and dining table for twelve. If outdoor cooking is more your style, a large stainless barbeque gas grill sits waiting for you out back, along with a giant trampoline, and granite ping pong table. The fitness room (located in a separate building) can be a quiet space for yoga or a workout room with two Peloton bikes, weights, and a sauna.

In the house, if you ever leave the kitchen, you will find a living room with cozy couches, perfect for conversation or watching one of the hundreds of channels offered by a second Spectrum TV. Separate library for quiet time, with built in bookshelves, pretty desk, easy chair and queen size sleeper sofa and a propane fireplace. There is a pool table and plenty of games and puzzles for all ages, and a good digital piano.

All six bedrooms come with fresh linens and comforters. There is even a bedroom on the ground floor, with a bathroom, for those less excited about stairs.


The house is part of a unique farm, with an old Broadway summer stock theater no longer used professionally. Professional musicians can rent the space, or ask to practice the 9' Boesendorfer on the stage there. Mostly, though, this is a peaceful place for bird and wildlife watchers. Acres of manicured lawns lead you to private groupings of Adirondack chairs perfect for a morning coffee or watching the sunset. There are plenty of places to stroll – perhaps a walk around the pond to see how the kids are making out on their fishing expedition… a cocktail in the vegetable garden… a game of bocce on the back lawn… poolside picnic… or a relaxing evening in the private 4-person hot tub.

In the warmer months (JUNE, JULY, AUGUST) enjoy the fifty-foot fenced-in-ground swimming pool. The pool house is fully equipped with a bathroom, a refrigerator, and plenty of seating and toys for long days of relaxation.

The ¾-acre pond is a great place to fish, swim, or paddle across in the 3-4-person rowboat. We provide fishing rods and tackle. Sitting beside the pond is a stone fire pit that is just waiting to roast all the marshmallows you crave. In the winter, if the season is cold enough, bring your ice skates and travel on the pond.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND - WE DO NOT PERMIT GATHERINGS OR PARTIES ON OUR PROPERTY WITHOUT PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.

We do allow up to two dogs during any one stay. Please notify us before bringing them, including whether they shed. We take care that some folks are allergic and deep clean after shedding dogs. We do not permit dogs to be on the beds, Please clean up after your dog(s), doggie bags are provided. If the caretaker staff has to clean up after your dog you will be charged a fee
The property has a resident dog, a young, child-friendly, silly Irish Setter who will want to play. There is an invisible fence that prevents him from approaching the guest house.

There is absolutely no smoking inside the house! Receptacles have been provided on both sides of the house for proper disposal.

Only guests listed on the reservation are permitted to sleep in the house. An additional guest cottage with three bedrooms is available. Please inquire.

You will find a guidebook in the house that lists all restaurants, shops and amenities in the area. We are not a hotel, but concierge service is available as an additional expense, paid directly to our Rental Manager.

**Pool is heated from Memorial Day to Labor Day

The center of the charming Village of Rhinebeck is less than 5 minutes away and the Amtrak train to NYC or Albany is less than 10 minutes away.

Nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Rhinebeck has something for everyone. Two hours from New York City by car or by Amtrak, the village has a small-town feel with cute shops and a wonderful vibe. With the Culinary Institute only 15 minutes away, the whole region is peppered with great restaurants, farmers' markets, and local meat/produce shops. There are countless parks where you can take a casual stroll overlooking the Hudson or do some of the most serious hiking and rock climbing on the East Coast. Rich in history, the Hudson River Valley has historical sites, mansions to tour and old towns and villages, some dating back three hundred years. You can get a taste of country life with a hayride, pick-your-own farms, or explore nearby places like Woodstock, Hudson, Millbrook, and Kingston. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome has antique airplanes on display and air shows, and you can even book a ride on an old biplane. Bard College and the Fisher Center for the Arts are only ten minutes away.