Beautiful innovative masonry with arches and domes. Pet-Friendly!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4185.8 sq m

Explore the area

Alfred Station, NY

Alfred State College5 min drive
Alfred University5 min drive
Tall Pines ATV Park25 min drive
Olean, NY (OLE-Cattaraugus County)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

A peaceful place in the woods, comfortable rooms with unique masonry construction. This house was built as a test model, which helped the invention (concrete block to build roofs, as arches and domes) to get accepted into Building Code for the first time. There are lots of features to showcase what the masonry can do, including 8 ft. diameter domes, 16 ft. dome (kitchen), and 24 ft diameter dome (bedroom); also independent arches which span the living room, flying buttresses, and a tall tower entryway with a gothic arched roof. This building was designed by Robert Ferry, AIA, RDP. The living room has a large book collection (main subject is the Enlightenment), a 1940 upright Steinway piano, a great stereo with vintage Klipschorn speakers, and a 60 inch TV. There is a dining room table seating 6, a kitchen table seating 4. There is radiant heating under the tiled floor. Kitchen has 2 gas stoves, microwave, coffeemaker and full cooking and serving utensils.

Property manager

Peter Roberts

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alfred Station

This holiday home is located in Alfred Station. Alfred Town Hall and Almond Town Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Turnpike State Forest and Canacadea State Forest.

Alfred Station, NY

What's nearby

Alfred State College - 5 min drive
Alfred University - 5 min drive
Alfred Village Hall - 6 min drive
Tall Pines ATV Park - 25 min drive
Letchworth State Park - 61 min drive

Getting around

Olean, NY (OLE-Cattaraugus County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Muhleseins - ‬13 min drive
‪Old Mill - ‬8 min drive
‪Kent Beer Company - ‬24 min drive
‪Collegiate Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Gentleman Jim's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful innovative masonry with arches and domes. Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful innovative masonry with arches and domes. Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful innovative masonry with arches and domes. Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful innovative masonry with arches and domes. Pet-Friendly! located?

Situated in Alfred Station, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pioneer Stadium, Turnpike State Forest and Alfred State College. Alfred State Quad and Hinkle Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David J.

22 Apr 2024

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

Great location with neat architecture

This property was perfect for our visit back to Alfred. It’s very close to the village but far enough away that nighttime was quiet and peaceful, and the architecture of the space is one of a kind. Peter was a great host and I’d highly recommend this for anyone visiting Alfred.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Peter Roberts

I am a masonry designer, using manufactured concrete block (for the first time) to make roofs, as arches and domes, including flying buttresses and other unique features. I graduated from Alfred University, where I received a custom degree in Masonry Science.

This house was built as a demonstration model, used for evaluation by the International Code Council - Evaluation Services (ICC-ES). It obtained two Product Listings and a positive Evaluation Report from ICC-ES.

I also enjoy working in art. I mainly do pottery, but also glass blowing, welding, metal casting and other media. I like to make things.

I love music, and play blues harmonica. I often have friends over and we play music together.

I was born in Berkely, California. I grew up near Albany, NY and have lived in many places during my life, including Mt. Hood, Oregon; Lake Tahoe, Nevada; Park City, Utah and other places (too many to mention).

I love books, and am always reading a few. I also enjoy writing, poetry, and history.

I love being outside, enjoy walking in the woods, and hanging out with dogs.

Why they chose this property

I chose to live on this hilltop near Alfred, NY so that I could enjoy the hardwood forest, and be close to the academic activity at Alfred University and Alfred State College. I chose this particular spot so that I could have land on which to build masonry prototypes. Any visitor will see a whole series of experimental buildings on this property. I travel frequently, all over the place. This property serves as my "home base."

What makes this property unique

This house is unique because it was the first experimental structure built using the innovative masonry structure designed and developed by my company, Spherical Block LLC. The house was designed by architect Robert Ferry, AIA, RDP; Cheng-Ning Jong, PE and myself. This technology is described in a dozen or so US patents which I wrote. I have worked with engineering students over the years, who learned about intellectual property (patents) by becoming involved in writing and obtaining US patents. Around 30 students have been listed as authors of US patents through their work with me and my company. This work has helped them launch their careers upon graduation, and to become familiar with innovation.