Phenomenal Guest House! With hot tub, sauna, pirate ship playground, & pool!

4 bedroomsSleeps 12743 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Bennington, VT

Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display13 min drive
Bennington Battle Monument15 min drive
Bennington Center for the Arts16 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd floor

2 Single Beds

Gondoliers

2 Single Beds

Pirates of Penzance

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

The Merry Widow

4 Single Beds

Yeomen

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Are you looking for a private pool, hot tub that holds 8, sauna, AND a playground!? Look no further.

Join us in our guest house at Karin's Place and enjoy our "Gentleman's Farm" of goats, chickens, and freshly planted veggies! We live on site in a separate space and you have as much privacy as you desire with the convenience of instant response if you need anything!

There is something for everyone at Karin’s Place–from the enormous backyard, private pool, hot tub, sauna, and a pirate ship playground to enough books and games to last several lifetimes! Lie in a hammock and take in the sun or cross country ski on the 22 acres of land. The leaf peeping is also impossible to beat.

This home is unique and grand. It was conceived by Jenny's father who was a bonafide eccentric. He lived a large life and was truly one-of-a-kind. There is no other home or inn in the area like Karin's Place. The house seamlessly converted into two completely separate spaces, allowing for a living space for us and a retreat space for you while retaining privacy. Our goats, chickens, and ducks look forward to your stay as well.

There are hotels. There are convention centers. There are inns and B&Bs. None have a a pirate ship in a sandbox, a Quidditch Pitch, and a grown-up sized swing. Our attention to detail and personal investment in your time at Karin's Place makes every visit distinctive and uniquely special.

Karin’s Place is an 8,000 square-foot estate nestled in the woods of Bennington, Vermont. The guest house is the original upgraded house with a separate entrance and a large wooden fence to separate the outdoor space as well. We are far enough off the road for solitude and listening to birds and animals rustling in the woods yet just four miles from the town of Bennington and nine miles from Williamstown, Massachusetts, Karin’s Place is in the middle of nowhere and close to somewhere. She can be your ultimate destination and/or she can be your resting ground after taking in theatre, music, museums, skiing, and more.

The limit is 12 including children all with their own beds. Rent the entire house for 2 days or a couple of weeks. (Discounts for a week or more and we do NOT charge the overage fees for children 2 and under.)

Just come. Why wait? We look forward to meeting you!

As John is an acoustic expert, there is no sound bleed between the living spaces.

A portion of your fee is donated to the Alzheimer's Association in the name of Jenny's mother, Karin.

The base price is for up to 6 people. $45/person/night for additional people. (No additional person charges for children under age 3. The fees are non-negotiable. No parties or events above and beyond the people staying at the house.

Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax account number : MRT-10113308l

Property manager

Jenny Dewar

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Toys/games

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lots of activities for kids!

Events

No events allowed

There are additional fees for parties and events.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The non-smoking policy is strict.

Outdoor neighborhood quiet hours outside are 9pm - 8am as sound travels in the hills. Please treat our neighbors as your own.

Amplified music is not allowed outdoors. Quiet background music outdoors is fine, but loud party music should remain indoors. Exceptions for events.

NO slippy slide (well water) or beer pong. Think home, not naughty teenager party house. :-) No wild bachelor(ette) parties.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bennington

Located in Bennington, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Harmon Hill and Williamstown Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mountain Meadow Preserve and Mountain Meadow Preserve Vermont Trailhead. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bennington, VT

What's nearby

Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display - 13 min drive
Bennington Museum - 14 min drive
Bennington Battle Monument - 15 min drive
Bennington Center for the Arts - 16 min drive
Williams College - 18 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 15 min drive
The Dutchman's Tavern - 13 min drive
Ramuntos Pizza - 13 min drive
Dunkin' - 14 min drive
Farm Road Brewing - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Phenomenal Guest House! With hot tub, sauna, pirate ship playground, & pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Phenomenal Guest House! With hot tub, sauna, pirate ship playground, & pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette Weekend

Jenny hosted us for my sister’s bachelorette weekend. Jenny was very helpful and kind! We had a very relaxing weekend get together!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

12 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It has EVERYTHING!

This was a beautiful place and experience. We did not have to leave the entire weekend, and when we did, Jenny had incredible recommendations. I could not recommend this property enough.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colby E.

8 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to get whole family together

lots of bed combinations

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

7 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly Perfect

Jenny is one of the best hosts I’ve had, and I’ve stayed at quite a few places. She greets you upon arrival and gives you the overview and then leaves you to your stay. She’s very communicative to make sure she answers your questions and to make sure your stay is as effortless as possible. The house had everything we needed plus some and was a great way to unwind at the end of the year and so connect from the world and just be with friends! 45 minute drive to Mount Snow and probably a few more minutes to Stratton. The town of Bennington is so quaint and quiet, and just feels so homey with all of the Christmas decorations up. The only thing the house didn’t have was a washer/dryer but not going to take off stars for that—could have easily enjoyed the town of Bennington and brought laundry there and spent a day exploring. Would recommend 1000x over to my friends and may even be booking for next NYE. Can’t thank you enough, Jenny!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Etchell C.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved staying at Karin's Place

We had the most wonderful stay at Karin's Place. It truly is a home. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and there was plenty of room for two families of four. The jacuzzi and sauna were an added bonus. I especially appreciated that the TV was available but it was set away from the main space. So we could have a TV free chill space while the kids watched their stuff upstairs. Absolutely perfect and would consider going back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Dewar

Jenny and John met in 1991 while performing in Jesus Christ Superstar in Germany. John was in the pit playing his trombone and Jenny was onstage kicking her legs while making eyes at the pit.

Jenny began stage managing in the mid-90s while John continued to play his horn in any number of bands, ensembles, records, and films. They both worked on Broadway for a number of years before deciding it was time to live in the country. (During that time, they managed to get married.)

In 2006, they made a quick and sudden decision to sell their home in Astoria, Queens and see what Vermont living was all about. They never looked back. After Robert and Karin (Jenny’s parents) passed away, Jenny’s father entrusted her to continue his legacy of hosting people from far and wide in his home.

Robert and Karin originally built the house in 1994 as a weekend retreat. They so loved it here that they sold their apartment in New York City, moved up here full time, and then built a massive addition in 2010. Karin was wheelchair bound, so the house was designed for her accessibility. A ramp and no multi-leveling on the first floor make it easy to get around via wheelchair.

In New York, any number of people had keys to their home. It was always full of various guests, rehearsing a musical/operetta, giving a concert, or just hanging out because they had nowhere else to go for Thanksgiving. The addition to Karin’s Place was built in the same vein. Build it and they will come…

The bedrooms are named after light operas that Karin and Robert appeared in together during their lives. They were active in the Village Light Opera Group the entire 30 years they lived in New York City. Their first date was a trip to the opera!

Sadly, both Robert and Karin passed away earlier than they should have. Jenny and John promised that they would continue to keep the house full and busy. Thus, Karin’s Place was born and Jenny and John have been enjoying a variety of guests ever since.

Why they chose this property

This property was passed on to Jenny by her parents so that she would save it and keep it full of people.

What makes this property unique

The beauty of this home is the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere but having arts, culture, and towns just a few miles away. There are unexpected treasures everywhere you turn. It is a home. A grand home, but a home. Everyone is comfortable and all you need to bring is food and your bodies!