Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building | House in Hillsdale
2 Bedroom House in Hillsdale
About this place
Note: This is a duplex; I will be switching from renting the west building to the east on or about 11/3/2025. The layout is slightly different yet the comfort is identical.
Experience the extraordinary comfort of a certified Passive House in the heart of Hillsdale's historic hamlet. The property, which looks out on the Taconic Mountains, is nestled between the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley. Ten miles from Great Barrington MA and sixteen miles to Hudson, NY. The shops and restaurants in Hillsdale are in walking distance.
Similar to Dan's previous Woodstock Passive House, this is built with autoclaved aerated concrete. AAC, developed in Sweden in the 1920s, is a mainstay of construction worldwide. Dan's work has been in the press as buildings ready for climate change.
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The space
Two guest rooms have queen beds and share a full bathroom; there is also a first floor bathroom with a shower. Enjoy the kitchen, open space living and dining rooms, screened porch (temporarily with bags of mortar at one end), and front porch. Toilets have bidet seats. Induction and convection range; energy recovery ventilation for pollen-free indoor air. All electric home; fossil fuel free. A home that looks historic and is surrounded by nineteenth century buildings yet is a home of the future.
Guest access
All spaces except the primary suite and office; owner vacates during rental periods.
During your stay
Dan (builder and owner) lives in an adjoining home, so is readily available. We can interact if you'd like; some come especially to learn about how this home was built. Yet it is ideal for anyone who'd like to experience a peaceful, healthy indoor environment.
Other things to note
This property provides exceptional comfort, ideal for any guest. It is also an ideal experience for architects, engineers, builders, and code officials, plus anyone considering building a home or larger scale commercial property. This creates an energy efficient, healthy indoor environment, free of common toxins. Or just come for a peaceful stay in a town near many NY and MA cultural, historic, and scenic amenities (Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Catamount Ski Resort, and many more).
Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building is located in Hillsdale. Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Parking, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Parking, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Hillsdale has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Hillsdale, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Soap
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Bathtub or shower
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Bidet
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2 bathrooms
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Bed sheets provided
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2 bedrooms
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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Welcoming dogs only
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1 total pets
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Pet friendly
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Wheelchair accessible
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No elevators
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Smoke-free property
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English
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps
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Porch or lanai
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Garden
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
Policies
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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
