Beautiful Barn on 7 Acres with Pond- Get Away from it All
Kerhonkson, Ulster County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Beautiful Barn on 7 Acres with Pond- Get Away from it All Located between the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains, Blackberry Barn's unique architecture features a beautifully preserved turn-of-the-century barn renovated into lofted living and sleeping spaces. The Barn is minutes from Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park, and a quick drive from New Paltz, Rosendale, High Falls, Woodstock, and S...
Beautiful Barn on 7 Acres with Pond- Get Away from it All Located between the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains, Blackberry Barn's unique architecture features a beautifully preserved turn-of-the-century barn renovated into lofted living and sleeping spaces. The Barn is minutes from Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park, and a quick drive from New Paltz, Rosendale, High Falls, Woodstock, and Stone Ridge. This beautiful area offers access to excellent outdoor activities and has many great restaurants, galleries, and shopping. The Gunks feature some of the best rock climbing in the country.Blackberry Barn sleeps four, and is available year-round at reasonable rates.We look forward to hearing from you!Critters:We like to advise all Blackberry Barn guests that the eaves of the Barn are sometimes inhabited by squirrels and mice who can be particularly active at night. You may hear scurrying and scuffling on the roof. Don't worry. They may make noise, but they are outside the Barn or under the eaves and cannot get inside!Kitchen Area:We do have soft water at the Barn, and while it is completely safe to drink, some object to the taste or feel of the water. Because of this, we recommend that guests who may be sensitive bring bottled water to drink.Please remember that this is a barn, and crumbs and sticky counters can invite unwanted visitors. Please make sure to keep all food in Tupperware containers or in the refrigerator, and to wipe down counters after use. Guests should bring tupperware, ziploc baggies etcPlease feel free to use any spices, oil, condiments, etc. that you find. Please feel free to leave condiments and non-perishables, but be sure to dispose of any leftovers.Garbage and recycling should be placed in the bins provided next to the mailboxes at the top of the driveway. Do not leave bagged garbage outside of a bin. If bins are full guests are responsible for disposing of their trash elsewhere.Location of Fire ExtinguishersFire extinguishers are located in the kitchen, next to the fireplace, and at the top of the stairs on the 2nd floor.Emergency ExitsThe Barn has only a front door and a basement door. In an emergency, if access to the front door and basement are blocked, windows may be used for egress.There is an emergency fire ladder in a box in the hayloft. To use it, remove screen from window and follow directions on ladder. Blackberry Properties LLC is not responsible for injuries that result from misuse of ladder.Fireplace, Fire ring, and Grill:Guests are welcome to use the fireplace, fire ring, and grill on the grounds under the following proviso: NEVER LEAVE A FIRE OR HOT COALS UNATTENDED OR IN THE CARE OF A MINOR AT ANY TIME AND BE SURE TO EXTINGUISH ALL FIRES AND HOT COALS AFTER USE.Fireplace:Please keep the glass doors closed while in use.Fire Ring:Guests are prohibited from moving the fire ring.Wood is available in the woodshed (near the horse field). A hearty armful of wood is included in the cost of your stay. We do request that guests leave $5 per extra armful of wood that is used.Please note that there is a fire extinguisher next to the fireplace.During dry periods guests are expected to abide by all “No Burn” regulations.Guests are prohibited from making fires in any places other than the fireplace, outdoor firering, and grill.The PropertyGuests are welcome to explore the pond area, as well as the fenced-in horse field. Venturing beyond these areas and/or into the woods is strictly prohibited, as you will be leaving our grounds and may be liable for illegal trespass.Guests are permitted in the horse field from sunup to sundown. The fence is not electrified. Be sure to secure the fence closed behind you. Our neighbors graze their horses in the field from sundown to sunup and entering the field or opening the fence during those hours is strictly prohibited.Camping on the property is strictly prohibited.The PondThe pond is stocked with fish, so feel free to bring your fishing poles and bait!If you use the canoe, make sure everyone in the canoe wears a life preserver (located in hall closet on 1st floor). Please return the canoe to where you found it after use.PetsWe welcome well-behaved dogs for an additional fee. Cats are not permitted under any circumstances.Guests who arrange for to bring their dogs MUST abide by the following conditions:Guests must remove all dog hair and dog-related odor from premises upon check-outGuests MUST ensure they clean up after their dog(s) while on Blackberry Barn and its groundsDogs CANNOT use the yard immediately surrounding Blackberry Barn as a bathroom. We ask guests to walk their dog(s) along the driveway to do their businessGuests who bring dogs will be responsible for any/all damage made to Blackberry Barn's grounds or property as a result of animal use (including but not limited to holes in the grass and damage to plants, flowers etc. in the garden(s)).We have a huge record collection. Enjoy! We only ask that you return the records to their sleeves after use.Country plumbingPlease do not put anything other than toilet paper down the toilet.Ticks and Poison IvyThe Hudson Valley is notorious for ticks. While ticks cannot survive in houses, they do live in grass. We advise that you wear long pants and socks when exploring any grassy or wooded area, use an insect repellent that works on ticks, and do a thorough tick check every night. There is some poison ivy around the perimeter of the yard in the spring, summer, and fall, so please be careful.ChildrenAs pictures provided in our listing indicate, the barn has an open layout with lofted spaces, and is NOT child-proofed. Because of this, rental of the Blackberry Barn is not recommended for families with young children and The Owners will not accept any liability for injury to children during their stay or visit to Blackberry Barn. Do not permit children under the age of 18 to tend a fire or the grill, watch your children at all times and use safety equipment/floatation devices as appropriate. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult in or around the pond, grill, fireplace, and fire ring at all times.Checking out of Blackberry Barn- PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CHECKOUT TIME IS 11 AMPlease sign our guest book! We want to hear about your stay and welcome your suggestions! The guest book is located on top of the sideboard in the dining room area.Please ensure that floors are swept, counters and tables are wiped, and garbage has been disposed of in bin at the top of the driveway.If you used the fireplace please make sure the all coals are extinguished.If you used the fire ring or grill, please be sure that all coals are extinguished.Close all windows.When exiting, self lock the bottom lock and leave your keys on the sideboard area.Keywords: Cabin, Barn, Rural, Unique, Rustic, Artistic, loft
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Toilet paper
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fireplace
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Kayak / canoe
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Location type
- Waterfront
Nearby activities
- Zoo
- Museums
- Theme parks
- Swimming
- Boating
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Horseback riding
- Mountain climbing
- Spelunking
- Health/beauty spa
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Free WiFi
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
Languages spoken
- English
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's games
- Highchair
- Children's toys
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Oven
- Spices
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Towels provided
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Stereo
- Video library
- DVD player
- Music library
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- 3 pets total
- Welcoming dogs only
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: Ashtrays are provided for guest outside use.
Services and conveniences
- Phone
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- On the waterfront
- Near a zoo
Things to do
- Kayak
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Spelunking nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Garden
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Families love it for
- Kitchen, skiing nearby, games and toys
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 18
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
- Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Kerhonkson
Located in Kerhonkson, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Historic Huguenot Street and Huguenot Street Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catskill Mountains and Mohonk Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- World's Second Largest Garden Gnome 5 min drive
- Minnewaska State Park 15 min drive
- Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center 23 min drive
- State University of New York-New Paltz 31 min drive
- Mohonk Lake 35 min drive
Getting around
- Rhinecliff Station 40 min drive
- Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) 59 min drive
Restaurants
- Outpost BBQ 8 min drive
- Main Dining Room Mohonk Mountain House
- Yang's Kitchen 7 min drive
- Rough Cut Brewing Company 10 min drive
- Westwind Orchard 11 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beautiful Barn on 7 Acres with Pond- Get Away from it All pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
What time is check-in at Beautiful Barn on 7 Acres with Pond- Get Away from it All?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Barn on 7 Acres with Pond- Get Away from it All?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Barn on 7 Acres with Pond- Get Away from it All located?
This family-friendly Kerhonkson cabin is located on the waterfront, 2 mi (3.2 km) from World's Second Largest Garden Gnome, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Minnewaska State Park and Federated Church of Kerhonkson. Lake Minnewaska Beach and Stony Kill Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).