Beautiful Barn on 7 Acres

The Blackberry Barn is a rustic and vintage retreat on 7 acres w/ 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, stone fireplace, fishing pond w/ canoe, outdoor firepit, huge VHS and record collection and a fully equipped kitchen. WiFi is excellent and can accommodate zoom calls. Only 90 miles from NYC & 10 minutes from Minnewaska and Mohonk! The space 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. Why don't we have reviews? While we've been operating as a small family-run rental since 2006 and have been listed through AirBnB since 2013, due to a change in our family structure we had to create a new listing. Please check out our photos for screenshots of reviews. And feel free to check out our old (inactive) listing to read through reviews: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/533658?source_impression_id=p3_1765043566_P3BGKQW427YQpRtX Please note that the barn is a rustic cabin-like space, in the truest sense. If you are looking for a polished rental with stainless steel appliances, or are looking for something that looks like a barn but has hotel amenities, I guarantee you, this is not the right place for you. The barn is purposely low tech. We have large collections of VHS tapes and records. There is no cable, but we do have solid WiFi and a TV that is equipped for streaming. We have hundreds of books. Salvaged stain glass windows are installed inside throughout. The interior is eclectic, unique and wonderful. But it isn't for everyone and we want to be honest about that! Please read all our reviews and read the listing fully to get a sense of whether the Barn is the right fit for you. This space is very special and unique, and while not for everyone, is beloved by many, who return year after year. The barn was updated in May 2021 with new kitchen and refreshed half-bath, but the space does not have air conditioning and the old school charm of the barn has very much been maintained. It’s a bit like stepping back in time. Our pond is nice for looking at and canoeing on, but is shallow and weedy. We do not recommend swimming or paddle boarding. Dogs are welcome at the Barn for additional fee. We do not accept cats. If this sounds like your kinda place, we look forward to hearing from you! Linens and towels are provided as is garbage and recycling service (for a small fee of $5 per bag). While we provide a bit to get you started, guest should plan to resupply their own dish soap, hand soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. There are many locations close by that will have these items should you forget to bring them with you. Guests should be aware that the barn has hard water. While it doesn’t taste great but is perfectly safe to drink (we have a Culligan whole house filtration system). Most guests prefer to bring their own drinking water. We have wood for use in the fire place and fire pit on site available for $5 per armful on the honor system. Let us know how much you use after your stay and I’ll send a request through Airbnb, or leave cash on the counter when you check out. Guest access Guests have access to the full barn, the 7 acres and the pond, complete with canoe. The back field is shared with our neighbor's horses, but guests have use of the field from 8am to 8pm daily. The horses graze and roam in the evenings. Other things to note The barn is purposely low tech! We don't have cable, but we do have excellent WiFi. We have tons of VHS and records. We know this doesn't work for some folks, but for us, it makes going to the barn a real getaway. We hope you feel the same way! Please note that the barn does not have A/C. Please note the Airbnb pet fee includes the cost for one dog only- no other animals permitted. If you are coming with more than one dog- additional pet and cleaning fees will apply. Please note that guests are offered two trash disposal options: dispose of their own trash upon check-out, or leave it for our cleaners to dispose of for a small fee of $5 per bag. For stays in excess of two weeks we require additional bi-weekly cleanings, at the expense of the guest, to ensure that issues are attended to and that there is no build-up of smells or residues that attract critters. (Eg, if you book for 20 nights, you will be charged the standard cleaning fee, plus one additional cleaning fee). We will make every effort to schedule additional cleaning at a time that is amenable to the guests. Please note that the Hudson Valley has a high prevalence of ticks. They cannot survive indoors for more than 24 hours without a host. As our property is in the country, in the middle of a field, we recommend that you do tick checks frequently and use bug spray! The Hudson valley is an amazing place to visit so don’t let the fear of ticks deter you! An ounce of prevention and common sense go a long way!