a bright serene space built by locals on the property we live on. we are in what we think is the most beautiful notch of the Hudson River Valley - surrounded by pastoral beauty and dramatic landscapes. quaint yet cultured towns in all directions. please read the entire description & rules before booking • beyond 2 guests, the rate adds 50$/night/per person • please add dogs (2 max. 50$/per dog) when booking • we look forward to having you here, at gallatin farmstead.

The space
Full of light and divisions created by old window sashes, the space holds an open feeling while still harboring hidden nooks for curling up with a good book. The big windows face an upward sloping meadow, a veritable bird sanctuary much of the year. The interior is serene with a cozy fireplace for winter. The space encourages both reflection and clarity.

Note on number of guests: We state 5 as a maximum. This has worked well for families and larger tight knit groups of friends. Less tight knit groups should study the space carefully: the upper bedroom interacts somewhat freely with the upstairs space, and upstairs footsteps can be heard in the downstairs bedroom.
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SAME DAY BOOKINGS: Please contact us first to make sure we can have the space available on time (probably it would be!)
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Dogs are charged at a rate of 50$/per dog/per stay. We welcome dogs (up to two per guest) who are well-behaved, quiet and do not shed excessively. Please also note additional requirements for dogs in the house rules. Thank you!

• EV charger: Please guestimate and contribute to the donation box for the amount of electricity drawn. It works for J1772 (non-Teslas) and Teslas.

Guest access
The barn is a private space with two entrances, the main one being the sliding doors on the deck facing the meadow.

Other things to note
• The game room (ping pong and pinball) are in the lower level of the barn.
• We encourage cooking steaks, hamburgers, meats, anything you think might be smoky to be cooked outdoors on the grill. (Smoke detectors in the barn and house often go off simultaneously ...we need a hood!) We do not stock charcoal.
• Our home and one neighbor is visible to the south and west of the barn (please see photos); in winter parts of the homes of two other neighbors are visible in the distance.
• We ready the queen beds in each bedroom. The queen sized daybed and queen sized fold-out couch in main room are left unmade but with sheets and bedding provided, which need to be put on for night-time use if you plan to use them.
• We are officially in the town of Gallatin, though we need to put down Red Hook as that is our mailing address. We are 14 minutes to the village of Red Hook and 7 minutes to Pine Plains.
• Cycling here is glorious. To check out a few routes we made with photos, go online to ride with gps and search routes around Gallatin, NY. See last photo for two titanium bikes available for rent (25$/day).
• If the power goes out, the hot water heater will need to be turned back on. it is located behind the curtain at the bottom of the stairs. the on/off button is on the front lower right hand corner.
• If needed, additional soap and toiletries can be found in the downstairs utility room closet.
• We are in the country and by a meadow. Sensitivity (allergies and asthma) to pollen or bees should be taken into consideration. Let us know of any bee nests that are bothersome and we will remove. Regularly tick checks are encouraged as well!
• The water is here is of excellent quality. We encourage drinking it. (No need to buy bottled water!)