Hi, I’m Anna. I’m so glad you’re here, and I’d love to welcome you to Beechwood Beacon! Here are a few things I think you’ll especially enjoy about the house.
Highlights: If your stay wish list includes a bright, modern home, with morning coffee on the deck, nearby hiking, farmers markets, boutique towns, cozy dinners and movies in front of the wood-stove, long soaks in the gorgeous tub, and sleeping on the comfiest ever beds, then this is absolutely the home for you.
The space
Beautifully set up in the Beechwood’s area of the county, renowned for its far reaching views and rolling hills, this house manages to be warm and comfortable, while offering huge windows, vaulted ceilings, and contemporary style.
The main living area offers a fabulous integrated space for gathering; the kitchen, dining, and living areas are all separate but within easy chatting distance of each other. The kitchen provides a full suite of appliances that will rise to the occasion for any meal, while the living area is gathered around an easy to use wood-stove and has a projector tv for cozy movie watching. With large windows to the front and back of the house, the beautiful woods and fields outside add a beautiful note to the ambience of the house. As seen in the photos, it’s difficult to tell whether it’s fenestration or art!
Bedrooms take up the other end of the home, with the principal towards the front, a secondary bedroom also facing north, with the 3rd facing the rear with a southern exposure. The main bedroom has a king bed, a lovely en-suite bathroom with high ceilings, a separate soaking tub and shower, as well as its own private access to the large front deck. There is a second hallway bathroom serving the other bedrooms.
Like all Upstate Place properties this house is very family friendly with a pack n’ play, highchair, baby bath etc. available to make even the smallest guest’s stay welcoming and easy. In addition, there is a foldaway toddler bed (with bedding) that sleep kiddos up to 4-5 years or approx. 40” height.
Beechwood Beacon would ideally suit a couple, a small group of friends, or a family with a child / children.
FEATURES AND AMENITIES
• Full kitchen
• Wood-stove (wood provided)
• Dining area with seating for 6
• Additional kitchen island dining for 2
• One level home
• Wi-Fi - very good
OUTDOOR FEATURES
• Large deck on 3 sides of house
• BBQ (propane provided)
• Driveway parking for 4 vehicles
COFFEE SET-UP
• Breville Barista Express
• Electric kettle
• Grinder
• Frother / aerator (hand held)
FAMILY FRIENDLY
• Pack n’ play and bedding
• Highchair
• Childrens plates, bowls, and cups
• Infant Baby Bath
• Children’s cutlery and plates
ACCESSIBILITY
We are committed to making every stay accessible and comfortable for everyone. We offer a variety of accessibility accessories, including ramps, shower seats, chairs etc. available at no charge. Please contact us, and we’ll gladly provide a link to where you can request these items.
FITNESS
• Mini stepper workout machine
• 6 yoga mats and blocks
• 6 exercise skipping ropes
• 1 x 4lb weighted medicine ball
ADDITIONAL SLEEPING
• Pack n’ play (1)
• Toddler bed (1)
PET FRIENDLY
This is a V.I.Pooch Pawperty! There is a $100 pet fee per pet and your furry friend can expect the following:
• Dog bed
• Bowls
• Toys
• Shampoo
• First aid kit
LAYOUT
One Level Home
Main floor has the entrance, living room, dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, and access to the decks.
Lower basement storage level has no interior access and is locked and unavailable to guests.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
Main Level
• Bedroom 1 - King bed with en-suite and private access to deck
• Bedroom 2 - Queen bed with desk
• Bedroom 3 - Full bed with desk
• Bathroom 1 - En-suite to King bedroom w/ double vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower
• Bathroom 2 - Hallway access with tub/ shower combo
• The bathrooms are supplied with Public Goods products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hairdryer, cotton balls, q-tips).
Guest access
Guests will have access to the property in its entirety, with the exception of the basement which can only be accessed from the outside and is locked.
Other things to note
PLEASE NOTE -
Cancellation and Insurance: We encourage all our guests to purchase travel insurance, whether through the OTA when offered at the time of booking, or through a third party. We cannot make any exceptions to our cancellation policy.
Rental Agreement: Please know that we require all guests to sign a rental lease agreement.
Utility Outages: As Upstate New York can see its’ fair share of inclement weather and is primarily a tree rich area with overhead power lines, please know we do not assume responsibility for utility outages during your stay. If electric, water or Wi-Fi service is impacted, we do not refund. We do keep emergency supplies at the house, and, of course, if an outage were to persist for longer than 8 hours we would allow a cancellation without penalty.
FIRE-PIT: The outdoor fire-pit is available in spring, summer, and fall. In winter, there may be times when it is fully covered in snow. Unfortunately, because of safety rules and regulations, we need to position our fire-pits some distance from the house and it can be very hard to dig pathways to the fire-pit for safe access. We therefore do not guarantee that our fire pits will be available to guests during the snowy winter months.
Weather: During the winter months there may be ice, snow, and hazardous conditions. We recommend driving a vehicle with AWD or 4WD. Please ask about the plowing schedule for the house. Most driveways are plowed at or before 3” of accumulation.
Animals and Pests: The house is in a rural environment and surrounded by countryside, farms and wildlife. Although it’s wonderful to observe the eagles, deer, bears, and adorable chipmunks, it can also mean you will hear coyotes and foxes at night, and encounter the less cute mice, flies, snakes, ants, bees and ticks. There is very little to be done about it, but by keeping doors closed or screened and food in its appropriate storage, unwelcome guests will stay outside where they belong. All our properties benefit from scheduled pest control, but we are in a natural environment and we can not fortify the houses completely.
Cleaning Guarantee: We are very proud of our housekeeping team who go beyond both Airbnbs General Cleaning Guidelines and Airbnb’s Enhanced Cleaning Process recommendations. Because of their hard work and high professional standards, we are able to guarantee our cleaning to our guests. We take a time stamped video of the cleaned property and do not refund for any small issues found during a stay. Instead, should a guest feel that something is amiss or needs additional attention, we will gladly have a housekeeper attend the home to take care of it within 12 hours of an issue being reported.
This house is on one main level, however it may not be suitable for guests who don’t wish to use stairs as there are 5 steps up to the front door. Once inside, all rooms and living areas are on one level.
This home may have weekly lawn and trash services as well as monthly pest control service. Service providers may access the exterior front yard and back yard during your stay to ensure the home is properly maintained.
Pets: This property only allows dogs.
We look forward to welcoming you to Beechwood Beacon!
Additional Fees: Depending on their requirements, guests will be subject to the following additional fees
Dog Fees - $100 per pet per stay
