Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building

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Exterior
Combination washer and heat pump dryer, opposite kitchen
First floor full bathroom; all toilets have bidet seats
Bathroom
Bathroom
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10Outstanding
(3 Ratings)
"We had a great stay in Hillsdale! Thank you, Dan!Look forward to another visit!"
Shelagh M.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(3 Ratings)

House in Hillsdale, NY

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

About this place
This listing is for a private home. There are also listing's for two bedrooms in the adjacent duplex with shared spaces on AirBnB.

Experience the extraordinary comfort of a certified net-Zero energy 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.
This is the first demonstration site in the US and Canada for lightweight, hydrophobic, insulating stucco applied directly to external mineral wool insulation on an AAC structure.

Dan's work has been in the press as buildings ready for climate change. See GreenspringBuilding.com, or search “AAC Passive House” for multiple articles.

The space:
The two guest rooms are on the second floor. They have queen beds with ensuite bathrooms; one south bathroom has a shower, the north has a tub-shower combination. There is also a full first floor bathroom with a shower. All toilets have bidet seats. Enjoy the kitchen with an eat-in counter, open space living room, office with a work table and couch, and front and side porches. Induction and convection range; energy recovery ventilation for clean, 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
The entire home is private.
During your stay Dan (designer & builder) lives in the adjoining duplex, 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.

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).

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Hillsdale, NY

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(3 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
We had a great stay in Hillsdale! Thank you, Dan!Look forward to another visit!
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Yes. We had a fantastic stay there. We'd definitely stay there again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Though we arrived early, we were quickly welcomed to this unique building and given a tour by the owner. All the amenities from a freezer for the ice cream and a compost tin for the watermelon. The house is surrounded by a small meadow of brown eyed susans, a screened in porch and plants galore. The general layout was comfortable with an open area for kitchen, dining room, and living room. Two bathrooms, one for each floor including bidets. Beds were comfortable with new sheets and quilts warmly lit with lamps. Evidently, there was a wee bit of miscommunication and so it was a little warm in the bedrooms. I'm so short, I had a little difficulty with the bed being quite high. The area was full of restaurants and loads of things to do and see.... everything perfect for a girls weekend or even better a two week vacation. Enjoy!me

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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