10/10 Excellent
Molly M., Rochester, NY
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Molly M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Entire home
Church Des Artistes a Hudson Valley retreat
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kingston, NY
- Kingston Rondout Visitor Center6 min walk
- Hudson River Maritime Museum9 min walk
- Ulster Performing Arts Center2 min drive
- Poughkeepsie, NY (POU-Dutchess County)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Dutch Sleeping Cupboard
1 Single Bed
The Abbey Room
1 Queen Bed
The Chapel Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
The Cozy Loft Bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
The Des Artistes Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
The Great Hall
2 Single Sofa Beds
The Library Room
1 Queen Bed
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Church Des Artistes a Hudson Valley retreat
Composer and artist couple Julie and Peter have repurposed an 1800's Romanesque Church.
Included in the rental are The Great Hall with arched windows and an overlooking balcony, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms which sleeps 12 plus a Dutch Sleeping cupboard plus 2 extra daybeds in the Great Hall, the comfortable chef friendly kitchen with a farm table, a large 1920's cast iron gas 8 burner stove and modern gas/convection stove and oven as well as all the cooking and serving accoutrements. The private cobblestone courtyard with outdoor bbq, OONI pizza oven , herb garden, farm table and in the colder months an outdoor gas fired fire pit is fantastic for family gatherings or groups of friends.
Parties and events are not allowed, they must be reserved separately.
Entertaining in "The Great Hall" includes a Steinway Grand Piano and a 16' farm table, that seats 15-20, couches and chairs to sit in front of the fireplace, an easy gas fired Jotul stove.
Streaming movies on your devices and our projector with HDMI connectors and usb c adapter is a breeze with our ultra high speed wifi 6 connection that is strong throughout the property. The Great Hall also has a Bose 900 speaker array for stunning sound that will connect via bluetooth to any mobile phone, tablet or laptop.
The church is walking distance to rail trails, Kingston Point Beach on the Hudson River, a Sunday farmers market on the Rondout river, shops, restaurants, galleries, marinas and museums and a great launchpad for trips to neighboring towns, hikes to waterfalls, mountains, Hudson River views etc.
Included in the rental are The Great Hall with arched windows and an overlooking balcony, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms which sleeps 12 plus a Dutch Sleeping cupboard plus 2 extra daybeds in the Great Hall, the comfortable chef friendly kitchen with a farm table, a large 1920's cast iron gas 8 burner stove and modern gas/convection stove and oven as well as all the cooking and serving accoutrements. The private cobblestone courtyard with outdoor bbq, OONI pizza oven , herb garden, farm table and in the colder months an outdoor gas fired fire pit is fantastic for family gatherings or groups of friends.
Parties and events are not allowed, they must be reserved separately.
Entertaining in "The Great Hall" includes a Steinway Grand Piano and a 16' farm table, that seats 15-20, couches and chairs to sit in front of the fireplace, an easy gas fired Jotul stove.
Streaming movies on your devices and our projector with HDMI connectors and usb c adapter is a breeze with our ultra high speed wifi 6 connection that is strong throughout the property. The Great Hall also has a Bose 900 speaker array for stunning sound that will connect via bluetooth to any mobile phone, tablet or laptop.
The church is walking distance to rail trails, Kingston Point Beach on the Hudson River, a Sunday farmers market on the Rondout river, shops, restaurants, galleries, marinas and museums and a great launchpad for trips to neighboring towns, hikes to waterfalls, mountains, Hudson River views etc.
Property manager
Peter Wetzler and Julie Hedrick
Languages
English, German
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Gatherings of over 12 need to provide insurance
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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: 14
Note from host: Gatherings of over 12 need to provide insurance
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kingston
Located in Roundout, a neighbourhood in Kingston, this holiday home is in the mountains. Birch Body Care and El Paso Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Forsyth Park and Catskill State Park. Consider The Chateau for a night out or Hudson River Maritime Museum if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Kingston, NY
What's nearby
- Kingston Rondout Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Hudson River Maritime Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Ulster Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Senate House State Historic Site - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Kingston Point Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Calcutta Kitchens - 18 min walk
- Monkey Joe Roasting Co. - 2 min drive
- Ulster Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive
- Burger King - 12 min walk
- Top Taste Restaurant - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
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Listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Amy G.
2 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bard Graduation
Amy G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Suzanne S.
31 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peters Ark
Suzanne S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Allan C.
3 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Unique Experience
Allan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Terry K.
26 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay
Terry K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
juliette b., NYC
23 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
juliette b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Javier R.
7 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream weekend
Javier R.
10/10 Excellent
Frances C.
14 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Frances C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Emilio V.
9 May 2014
A beautiful and magical place!
Emilio V.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
4 Apr 2014
Church Des Artistes is absolutely lovely.
About the host
Hosted by Peter Wetzler and Julie Hedrick
Julie Hedrick is a renown artist and her partner Peter Wetzler is a composer/pianist and host of "Classical Music and Beyond" on Radio Kingston.
Why they chose this property
Coming from the East Village we were immediately drawn to The Rondout neighborhood of Kingston for its beauty, proximity to the river (just down the hill) and mix of unique architecture and neighborhoods. The church property was built in 1800's and the glorious high ceilings and solid construction was a dream come true for an artist and composer. We raised 2 children here all the while hosting Peter's ensemble "The Repeatos" for marathon recording and performing stints. After the children left the roost and the Repeatos have spread to the four corners it was an easy transition to "Church Des Artistes" , a unique retreat for friends and family. We can comfortably sleep 12 guests with our 5 bedrooms . Great Hall has 2 comfortable twin daybeds and a "Dutch twin sleeping cupboard"
What makes this property unique
The Look and feel of Church Des Artistes will transport you to Italy or the south of France. Our large country style kitchen is perfectly suited for gatherings of families and friends sitting around the farm table or preparing great feasts . With our wonderful 8 burner stove, and modern 4 burner convection oven 2 separate sinks and lots of counter space multiple chefs can work at the same time. We have 4 claw foot tubs, 3 showers and a tub with jacuzzi jets and fabulously strong water pressure for really enjoyable showers. Our gigabyte speed WiFi 6 internet connection covers the entire property for super reliable video conferencing and streaming movies from the wide screen projector.
Languages:
English, German
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