Dave's Milk Barn

Farm stay in High Falls, New York

  1. 3 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Rio
  1. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
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.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
Mountain view
Lake access
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 57 Mbps

5 nights in High Falls

Nov 27, 2024 - Dec 2, 2024

Rated 4.88 out of 5 from 1,077 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 90% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 8% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

High Falls, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This is a rural neighborhood. The property is adjacent to the Mohonk Preserve & the trails are within walking distance to our land. Minnewaska State Park is 7 miles away. We are 8 miles from the college town of New Paltz and 3 miles to the village of High Falls. There are many restaurants, antique shops & other interesting shops in the area.

Meet your host

Host
1 review
5.0 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting

Co-hosts

  • Toby
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm