Dave's Milk Barn

This is an old, renovated milk barn on a working farm. Both of the sleeping spaces are lofts that require climbing stabilized, vertical wooden ladders. There is a cast iron stove for heat, running water, kitchen, living room & bathroom. The space The cabin was originally lined with stainless steel & was a walk-in cooler for milk storage when there was a dairy farm on the land in the 1940s. It was renovated by master carpenter, David Raponi, who lived here for 7 years and suffused the space with various quirks of comfort and creativity. The cast iron stove is connected to a thermostat for easy temperature control. It is fully insulated & the original vaulted ceiling is intact. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, sink, and composting toilet similar to an outhouse. Guest access The space is private and guests are given a key. They have their own bathroom with shower & a working kitchen. There is a queen-sized bed & a single bed in the loft areas. Other things to note Guests must climb steep ladders to get to the loft areas. The bathroom is on the first floor. This house is for the adventuresome, coordination and courage are recommended in order to get the most out of the experience! Hot water is limited, because of the size of the water tank and heater. Multiple people may take showers, but they will have to allow time in between for the water to heat up again.