Comfortable pristine space w 2 private bedrooms in a charming fully restored 1850 home. Home was completely gutted and rebuilt by owners w special attention to historic details, millwork, marble bathrooms and updated white kitchen w high end appliances. Home is a short walk to the Hudson River w views of the Catskills, Mills Mansion and Dinsmore public golf course. We are 8 min from the Village of Rhinebeck, and just a few miles from Bard, Vanderbilt, CIA, Omega, Fairgounds and other towns The space Our home is in a quiet setting situated on 1.5 private wooded acres. There are two bedrooms upstairs, one with a queen bed and one with a double bed. There is a shared Jack and Jill marble bathroom adjoining each bedroom. There is a day bed in the basement that sleeps two for special situations such as teenagers, kids or one extra person. The finished basement is a cozy space with a table and several board games. However the systems and laundry room are also in the basement so it can get a little noisy if you're sleeping down there. It can also get cold in winter and we don't allow space heaters. There is an extra charge of $100 per day per person for more than 4 guests. Lounge in the great room in front of the fire or watch a movie on your streaming channels or cable. Enjoy a glass of wine in the 1850 parlor or a good meal sitting at the antique dining table looking out on the wooded landscape. There are many animals including deer and turkeys that roam around at certain times of the year that children especially love to watch. Enjoy the summer months and fall foliage on the flower filled patio that is equipped with plenty of dining space and a beautiful large Weber grill. The kitchen is fully remodeled and upgraded with everything you may need for cooking and dining. Kitchen includes a coffee bar, coffee, tea drawer, 2 teaqpots, cups, all utensils, cookware, toaster oven, blender. Historical records indicate the home was on the route of FDRs Sunday drives. There are two porches to sit on during the warmer weather to eat, drink your coffee or wine and enjoy the gardens, wildlife , hummingbirds birds and butterflies. The antique front porch has several antique wicker chairs and a table. The large deck porch over the garage has a large table with chairs. The porch also houses the grill and is off of the living room for easy access to the kitchen. The quaint Village of Rhinebeck with its boutiques, shops, bistros and several restaurants is a short 5.3 miles away. Enjoy a short scenic walk to Mills Mansion where there are walking trails and beautiful vistas of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Dinsmore golf course is across the street from Mills Mansion. Nori Park is just down the road from Mills Mansion w several hiking trails that run along the Hudson River. Lake Minnewaska is a 30 min drive w an intermediate hike that leads to a beautiful swimming area. Vanderbilt Mansion and FDR's home is 6 miles away with beautiful walking trails. Marist College is up the road a short distance from Vanderbilt. Omega Institute is an easy 6.3 mile commute. CIA (Culinary Institute of America) is also 6.6 miles (tow Hyde Park) Enjoy the area year-round. These are some of the highlights of the beautiful Hudson Valley Fall foliage Fairs and festivals- just about every weekend there is something happening at the fairgrounds. The Sheep and wool festival is very popular in the fall. The Country Living Antique Fair is often held in Rhinebeck. The county fair in August is wonderful for kids and adults. The kids can watch cows giving birth and the 4H milkshakes are to die for! Don’t let the long lines deter you - it goes quickly. The milkshake stand is a study in efficiency and service. Rhinebeck Farmer's market is open every Sunday from April-Oct It is special and iconic with live music, great farm to table food and artisans -it really is the best around! Other attractions within minutes from the home include: Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Several wineries Ski at Belleayre, Catamount, Windham or Hunter Mountains The summer music festival at Bard College Omega Institute Aerodrome air shows Wineries (popping up all over!) Spas Golf Boating FDR Library and Museum Vanderbilt estate Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill cottage Guest access The area is usually quiet. Traffic and parking at our home is free and easy. In winter we ask that you park at the top of the driveway if snow is expected. Parking can be tricky in Rhinebeck when there are special events in town. The Farmers Mkt on Sundays from April-Oct is usually crowded and Sundays are a busy fun happening in downtown Rhinebeck. Other things to note ***Please leave fireplace running for no more than 4 hours. Do not leave on when you leave home or overnight. The control is kept on the living room coffee table and is very intuitive There is a narrow antique staircase leading to bedrooms PLease only use mild detergent (Mrs Meyers) on the marble and stainless steel. (No harsh chemicals) Each guest is given a code on day of check-in for the Smart Lock which is located on the side door The Grill Propane for the grill is not automatically provided. If you find tanks empty they can be refilled for $20 each at Williams Lumber in Rhinebeck (next to fairgrounds) There is a beautiful Weber grill on the deck. The cleaners do not clean the grill It is easy and quick to keep up if cleaned regularly after each use and usually only takes minutes. So we just ask that the grill be cleaned by each guest if used in consideration of the guests that come after you. This will also prevent fires and improve the taste of your food. All of the grill cleaning supplies are on laundry room shelves over washer /dryer Being in the country there may be an occ bug or bee that sneaks in. We have sprays in the basement but we rarely have to use. If at all possible, we don't like to use chemicals in or outside due to the many animals and wildlife that are around. Please wash your hands upon arrival The Airbnb guidelines for Covid safety are followed by our cleaners and are provided for our guests. The home is aired out, cleaned and kept empty prior to each guest arrival. We try our best to keep essentials stocked. Please message me if you need anything replenished.