THE BAKER HOUSE
Bed & Breakfast
ABOUT
The Baker House is a superbly located bed and breakfast in the historic Village of Rhinebeck, New York. Our 2 1/2 acre property affords guests the pleasure of a wooded setting while being a mere five minute stroll to the commercial center.
Being the very first residence in Rhinebeck Village at the West Market Street entrance, the historic blue stone sidewalk begins at our house and leads you to quaint shops, spas and over twenty restaurants.
We are also conveniently located a short drive from the campus of Bard College, Poet's Walk, The Dutchess County Fairgrounds, The Rhinebeck Performing Arts Center, The Aerodrome, FDR Presidential Library and the historic Mills and Wildenstein mansions. Train service to and from New York City is only 1.8 miles from our house.
Built about 1870, The Baker House is a fine example of the Victorian Italianate architectural style. Your hosts, George and Sandra Baker have taken great care in the ongoing restoration of the house to preserve the historic fabric of the house and offer you the choice of four romantic en suite guest rooms. Enjoy the restorative beauty of The Hudson Valley in our unique and characterful, antique and book filled house.
AMENITIES
Breakfast
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Freshly brewed coffee and tea compliment the homemade baked goods available in The Coffee Room. At 9am, guests gather around the large dining table for a specially prepared full breakfast.
Wifi
Guest Rooms
All rooms feature the following:
En suite bathrooms
Underfloor heating
Air Conditioning
Flat Screen TVs
Organic Saatva Mattresses
Bath robes
Hair Dryers
Beekman 1802 Toiletries
Antique Furnishings
Complimentary Wifi is available throughout the house.
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Historic Mansion Tours
Dutchess County contains a wealth of architectually significant 19th century houses open to the public. Wilderstein mansion is located nearby in Rhinebeck, and The Mills and Vanderbilt Mansions, both McKim, Meade and White masterpieces, are a short drive away. FDR's house and Presidential Library, Clermont, Montgomery Place, and Samuel Morses's Locust Grove are equally rewarding visits.
Rhinebeck Farmer's Market
Located in the municipal parking lot in the village center, a short walk from our house, the market is a place where visitors can sample the best of the Hudson Valley. Numerous vendors provide a diverse selection of farm fresh products.
Open Sundays 10-2pm
May-November
Hikes & Nature
The Hudson Valley is a walker's paradise. Sublime landscapes and majestic river views abound in and around Rhinebeck. Experience Poet's Walk, Ferncliff Forest, Burger Hill, Bard campus trails, Norrie Point State Park, Tivoli Bays and the Frost Nature Trail, all only a few minutes from The Baker House.
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Spectacular formal gardens can be enjoyed at Blithewood Manor, Innisfree, and Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield.
Leisure Activities
With a focus on charming, independently owned boutiques, Rhinebeck is a unique shopping destination in the Hudson Valley. Antiquing, independent cinema, picking your own at a local farm, or a relaxing spa are a few of the options available.
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Recreational Activities
The Mazzarella Recreation Park, located directly across the street, contains Rhinebeck's library, municipal pool (open to the public), and tennis and basketball courts, along with a nature trail and community garden to stroll through.
Restaurants
Rhinebeck's proximity to The Culinary Institute of America has made it a thriving restaurant destination. Over twenty dining establishments are a short stroll from
The Baker House.
