Where the Wild Things Are Author's Private Retreat

Entire home in Cambridge, New York

  1. 8 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Delia
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

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A Wolf range, fresh herbs from the garden, and a wood-fired pizza oven just outside

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Previously owned by Maurice Sendak (author/artist "Where the Wild Things Are"). Dramatic views of the Green Mountains of Vermont. Natural, wild, full of character and charm. 2 mile private walking path, covered pickleball court, herb garden with gas grill & wood fired pizza oven, fire pit overlooking mountains and pond. 200 mi to NYC, Boston, Montreal. 25 mi to Saratoga Springs & Manchester VT. Farm-grown produce offered during growing season. Central Air & Heat, fireplace, sunroom with stove.

The space
Extraordinary renovated historic farm house full of charm and character, furnishings and decor are luxurious and rustic, in keeping with the sense of place.

Hardwood floors, natural linen curtains and soothing colors compliment the farm house aesthetic. Luxury linens and towels.

Amenities include fiber optic wi fi, Nespresso machine, Wolf range, Weber Spirit Propane Grill, covered Pickleball Court (including net, paddles) with overhead lights for night games.

Herb garden features brick pizza oven, outdoor dining table, fresh herbs for cooking.

The property is a working farm, with agricultural production in progress from Spring to Fall.

Additional space is available in a building across the driveway - one King bed and children's loft with two twin long beds (angled ceiling). airbnb.com/h/wildthings-aptwithaview

Guest access
Guests will have access to the main farm house, pathway up to the herb garden (which includes propane grill and brick wood fired oven), covered pickleball court, 2.5 mile walking path (a loop through field and forest).

While privately situated, the herb garden, pickleball court and walking path are public areas and accessible to other visitors, the property owners, friends and family.

Guests are not allowed in any barns, buildings or growing areas without owner permission. Guests are asked not to park on grass.

Other things to note
Our property is a working farm, surrounded by other farms. There are times when farm equipment will be on the property and in the fields. No chemicals are sprayed.

Well behaved dogs are allowed, please provide breed and age when booking.

Additional space is available in a building across the driveway - The Heron: One King bed and children's loft with two twin long beds (angled ceiling). airbnb.com/h/wildthings-aptwithaview; The Kingfisher: One King bed, one Queen bed, patio with fire pit. airbnb.com/h/kingfisher-wildthings

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Where you’ll be

Cambridge

From the host

Private, rural property with astounding views of the Green Mountains, surrounded by working farms. Once owned and loved by author/artist Maurice Sendak ("Where the Wild Things Are", "In the Night Kitchen" and many more), this 148 acre property is a special retreat full of natural beauty and character.

Nearby -

Pick up ingredients, fresh bread and take out meals from local artisans, chefs and farmers, and tuck in for a cozy weekend in the farmhouse, complete with wood fired pizza oven (located in the herb garden) and fire pit (located between the house and pond).

The property is within a short drive to Salem Art Works, Monks of New Skete (renowned dog training school)., Battenkill Books (world's sweetest little bookstore). Near to Hedges Lake, Battenkill River and the Hoosic River (both rivers famous for trout fishing). Orvis Fly Fishing Museum is 25 miles away in Manchester, Vermont.

Willard Mountain Ski Resort (13 miles away) is truly New York's Coolest Little Ski Area featuring skiing, snowboarding and tubing for all ages.

Some of our favorite local markets, artisans and shops -

Gardenworks, 1055 County Route 30 Salem, NY 12865 (8 miles north of farm)

On a Limb Catering & Baking, Salem, NY (5 miles northeast of farm) - Savory & sweet dishes featuring regional farm produce...beautiful dishes that are as global as they are seasonal and locally sourced (depending upon the season, steamed fiddlehead ferns with ponzu sauce, charred carrot burger bites with sriracha aioli, stone fruit galette with frangipane and more).

King Bakery Donut Cart - often parked downtown Cambridge NY during the weekends, freshly made donuts, pastries, cinnamon rolls, pie squares made with local, seasonal ingredients - approx 8 miles south.

Battenkill Books, sweetest little independent bookstore at 15 East Main Street, Cambridge - approx 8 miles south.

Covered Bridge Bread - micro bakery with amazing artisanal bread sold in area marketplaces or made-to-order, with enough notice we can help to procure bread. Pure, natural Burnside small-batch local honey also available.

Coffe And - scratch bakery and cafe in Greenwich, NY approx 8 miles west

Hand Melon Farm Market, 364 State Route 29, Greenwich, NY 12834 – approx. 10 miles west of property. The nearby Farm is pick-your-own at 533 Wilbur Ave., Greenwich, NY 12834 (call ahead/confirm hours)

Tiashoke Farm Store, 11834 NYS Route 40, Schaghticoke, NY 12154 near Easton, approx. 15 miles southwest –farm produce and artisan foods, antique furniture and décor

Old Saratoga Mercantile, 1120 NY-29, Schuylerville, NY 12871 – approx. 14 miles west of property, diverse, robust combination of farm produce and artisanal foods from area

Area Events:

Washington County Fair - one of the most widely known, oldest agricultural fairs in the country.

Lay of the Land:

200 miles from NYC, Boston, Montreal.
24 miles east of Saratoga Springs, NY.
25 miles west of Manchester, VT - Orvis Fly Fishing Museum, Designer Outlets, Hildene (historic Lincoln family estate), hiking trails, Land Rover Experience)
40 miles SE of Lake George

Closest towns:
Eight miles east of Greenwich, NY,
Eight miles north of Cambridge, NY

Meet your host

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64 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Speaks English
I'm obsessed with: Nature, Scenic Hikes & Fresh Baguettes
Chef's wife. Aspiring farmer. Nature lover. Bi-valve junkie. Avid fan of arts, culture, travel & hospitality. @farmish_life_ny

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