Rustic Homestead in Tivoli, Upstate New York, United States

Rustic Homestead is managed by Bruna, the owner.

$214 - $600/night
Suitable for 2-8 people

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— Bruna: “It’s a fun place to gather with family and friends for a weekend getaway, or for a more relaxed R&R week away from New York City in the summer.”

Interview By: Oliver Laugsch

— How would you describe the vacation rental in a few words?

Bruna: “It’s a fun place to gather with family and friends for a weekend getaway, or for a more relaxed R&R week away from New York City in the summer.

The barn was built in the late 1800s and sits on 5 acres. About 17 years ago, a woman bought the property and transformed the barn into a house. Around 2005, we spent a weekend there and it was just magical.

We ended up purchasing the property in 2012 and live in a separate house onsite and rent out the barn to guests. It was already a vacation rental, so that made the transition easy.”

— Barn exterior

— How would you describe the atmosphere at the rental?

Bruna: “It’s a very friendly gathering place. It features the original décor, a wood-burning stove for the winter months where people can sit around the fire, cook meals and play games. There’s no cable, but we offer a display where you can watch DVDs.”

— Upstairs living area

— Please tell us about the barn rooms and facilities.

Bruna: “The vacation home is in fact a two-story barn with a loft. There are four guest rooms that are actually bedroom nooks; they aren’t conventional with closed walls, but enclosed with linen curtains for privacy. It offers a communal vibe. We have twin, queen and king beds.

The first floor is for hanging out. It has a kitchen, full bathroom, wood-burning stove, and access to the patio and deck, which has an outdoor shower. The second level has the bedrooms, a bathroom, and a loft space with a queen bed and windows that open up to the stream.”

— Pond and gardens

— What about the outside areas of the barn?

Bruna: “We have three outdoor fire pits, a deck with a grill, patio furniture, a pond, and a stream that goes through the property that you can take a dip in. It’s a rustic yet chic, camp-like gathering place. Besides being a vacation rental, it makes for a perfect wedding destination.”

— Exterior at night

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Interview By: Oliver Laugsch

— Please tell us a little about your location in Upstate New York.

Bruna: “The rental is in Dutchess County which is in the heart of the Hudson Valley. We’re a five-minute walk to the little village of Tivoli, which has a population of just over 1,000 people. It’s a very quaint and charming. People usually drive here, but you can take the train also directly from Penn Station. There’s a local cab that will pick you up and bring you here.

We have one of everything — one baker, one coffee shop, one farm-fresh food market, one wine bar restaurant, etc., even one Irish pub and a dance space. Finally we also have an art school just five minutes away. Some really famous artists have chosen this area as a place to live. It’s a very creative community.”

- Rustic Homestead, in Upstate New York, United States

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— What do your guests like to do in Tivoli, and the Hudson Valley?

Bruna: “Most guests prefer to just stay at the barn because there’s so much to do here. People like to cook or grill and to enjoy the outdoors.

Some take a walk to explore Tivoli and catch a show at the theater, eat at the vegetarian restaurant or sit at the coffee shop.

There’s a sailing company at the dock that offers sailboat rides up the Hudson. There’s also a pontoon ferry that takes you across the river to a town called Saugerties. They have a lighthouse there that’s beautiful to see.”

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— What would you recommend that you shouldn’t miss in this part of Dutchess County?

Bruna: “If you have kids, you can go to a nearby farm to pick-your-own berries to bring back and bake a pie. The university campus offers all kinds of shows, concerts and operas. It’s a beautiful campus with gardens where you can picnic. We have an estuary here off the Hudson River that we provide a map for.

We’re located between Hudson and Rhinebeck. Those are probably the coolest places in the whole of the Hudson Valley. Hudson is about 18 minutes to the north and is a mecca for antiques. It’s full of great restaurants and nightclubs with musical entertainment. Rhinebeck is about 18 minutes to the south and is a cute country town with a lot of gift shops. They even have a little arthouse movie theater.

There are many old Hudson mansions in the area that you can visit. Montgomery Place is a mansion with a park that’s right on the Hudson River. Claremont Manor in Claremont State Park is another. Most everybody goes there to watch the firework display on the 4th of July.”

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— What’s the charm of each season in this part of Upstate New York?

Bruna: “The Hudson Valley is well known for its fall weather. Driving here from New York City you see all the different colors of the leaves changing.

In mid-March, it’s nice to see the snow melting and flowers starting to bud. The spring brings lots of greenery.

Summer here becomes more like the Hamptons, but country, not beach. There are country fairs, antique fairs, festivals, and lots of different events and activities going on.

Winter brings the people who want to enjoy the holidays here. We have a huge pine tree outside that we light up, and we decorate the entrance.”

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— Thank you, Bruna!

Prices are an indication only. The final quote will be the same low price as booking your vacation directly. There are no fees to book.

— Rustic Homestead for 2 - 8 people

Bedrooms
0 Single bedroom
2 Double bedrooms
1 Twin bedroom
1 Room w. multiple beds

Additional:
1 Sofabed
0 Extra bed (on request)
0 Air mattress (on req.)
0 Baby cot/crib (on req.)

Bath/shower rooms
0 Bathroom (ensuite)
2 Bathrooms (shared)
0 Shower room (ensuite)
1 Shower room (shared)
0 Toilet (ensuite)

Other rooms
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1 Kitchen
0 Kitchenette
1 Cooking area
1 Living room
1 Dining room
1 Other rooms

Prices for 2 sharing

Lowest price

Highest price

Rate per night

$ 300

$ 600

Rate per week

$ 1500

$ 2800

Fee for a 7th and an 8th guest

$ 50

Size: 140 square meters.

This rustic vacation home is surrounded by gardens and green, a 5 acre oasis with pond, stream, small yoga deck, 3 fire pits and custom made picnic table.

Minimum stay for bookings made over 2 months in advance is 3 nights.
Holidays have a 3 or 4 night minimum.
We only rent August by the week which runs Friday to Friday.

The barn sleeps a max of 8 guests in 5 beds – 1 king, 2 queens and 2 twins. The 5 beds are distributed in 3 different levels: ground, second floor and lofted room.

Important: The barn is a loft and bedrooms are not separated by doors, but do have privacy curtains and their own cozy nooks.

In the winter the barn is heated by a highly efficient wood burning stove. We keep a few days worth of lumber stacked inside the barn for easy access. There is more just outside in the shed. The barn will be fully heated once you arrive and we will give you an overview of how to operate the stove (it's simple) and provide you with a detailed description in our Welcome Book.

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