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The Kingfisher 2 BR "Where the Wild Things Are" Author's Retreat with Pickleball

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cambridge, NY
  • Place, Battenkill River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hedges Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Lauderdale
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

The Kingfisher 2 BR "Where the Wild Things Are" Author's Retreat with Pickleball

Cozy two bedroom, one bath studio located on historic farm once owned by author/artist Maurice Sendak ("Where the Wild Things Are"). Named after the Kingfishers that visit the pond across the driveway, this well appointed accommodation consists of a King bedroom (with tv and window air conditioner), a Queen bedroom, shared bath with shower and laundry, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, oven, Nespresso machine. Living room furnished with desk, two sofas and tv. Wi-fi throughout. No central A/C but space remains fairly cool during the summer and floor or table fans are available in each bedroom.

This accommodation is downstairs from another rental space, but has a private terrace with propane grill and outdoor seating.

There are other accommodations on the property (farm house, upstairs accommodation "The Heron") shared spaces include pickleball court (paddles & balls provided) and herb garden. Property is a working farm - when vegetables are in-season, we share with our guest. Farm equipment and odors/fragrance are part of the experience!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please advise age and whether high chair is needed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Provide age & breed. Pets must be leashed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5160333vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cambridge

Cambridge is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Eldridge Swamp State Forest, while Fort Salem Theatre and Salem Art Works are cultural highlights.
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Cambridge, NY

What's nearby

  • Battenkill River - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Hedges Lake - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lake Lauderdale - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Shushan Covered Bridge Museum - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • The Georgi Museum - 13 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Edward Station - 37 min drive
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪111 Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Savory Pig - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Steininger's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salem Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kingfisher 2 BR "Where the Wild Things Are" Author's Retreat with Pickleball pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Kingfisher 2 BR "Where the Wild Things Are" Author's Retreat with Pickleball?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Kingfisher 2 BR "Where the Wild Things Are" Author's Retreat with Pickleball?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kingfisher 2 BR "Where the Wild Things Are" Author's Retreat with Pickleball?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kingfisher 2 BR "Where the Wild Things Are" Author's Retreat with Pickleball located?

Situated in Cambridge, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Battenkill River and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hedges Lake. Lake Lauderdale and Bancroft Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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