Waterfront Retreat Center for Health & Wellness

Exterior
7 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
7 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

About this house rental

Located in New Rochelle, this lovely house for $1,200 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. COVID-19 GUIDELINES: We are following the New York State guidelines for Covid. Please do not contact us to host large weddings on-site. HOLIDAY WEEKENDS REQUIRE 3- NIGHT MINIMUM. Ask about weekly discounts! We do not rent long term. The New Dawn Foundation is a not-for-profit holistic health retreat center located in an historic estate house that offers it's facility for all types of retreats including family reunions, leadership & team building events/trainings and non-profit and community gatherings for health and wellness. Our peaceful and tranquil setting on Long Island Sound is perfect for people seeking non-commercial restoration and balance. We are 18 miles from NYC. Please note that we are NOT a boutique hotel, nor do we offer the same amenities and services of a 5 star vacation rental property or a hotel. We do not have a swimming pool or private sandy beach but we are directly on the rocky shores of Long Island Sound. We screen guests and only rent to groups who meet the criteria of our non-profit mission. Please read this description thoroughly to ensure that this is the right property for you. The price structure on this listing includes overnight rates for up to 15 guests after which we have an additional overnight guest rate per person per night. This will be automatically calculated when you enter the number of guests in your inquiry. If you are having a daytime program or event with additional daytime guests, depending on the group size, there will be additional per person fees TBD. YES WE HOST SMALL EVENTS: Many non-profit, religious and good-will organizations use our facility to run weekend workshops and programs. Please submit your request by including the number of attendees, purpose of event and approximate number of guests. HISTORY: This old-world house was built in 1900 at a time when wealthy New Yorkers came to Davenport Neck for summer vacations. For many years the property was a girls boarding school before it was acquired by the Klinghart family where it was used as a retreat center. Upon the death of Mrs. Klinghart it was donated to the Mt. Sinai School of Nursing where nurses and their friends and relatives could come for overnight restoration and reprieve. After the School of Nursing closed the property was sold to Dr. Osborn, a medical doctor in the Bronx where it continued to function as a retreat center. In the year 2000 it became a non-profit health and wellness retreat Center known as The New Dawn Foundation. Highlights of the grounds include a stone sea wall, old stone tea house, portico, wrap-around terraces and gardens. Beautiful sunrise and sunset views over the water. Highlights of the interior include original Tiffany stained glass windows, wooden & leather paneled dining room, ceramic fireplaces and built-in window seats, not to mention stunning views of Long Island Sound from most of the rooms. SLEEPING OCCUPANCY & RATES: We have a total of 14 beds that can accommodate a total of 20 people for overnight sleeping. The downstairs and outdoor areas can accommodate larger groups for daytime events. Prices vary depending on usage/season/group size. The downstairs and outdoor areas can accommodate larger groups for daytime events. Prices vary depending on usage/season/group size. DAYTIME OCCUPANCY: Per fire codes, downstairs 45 guests. Outdoors 60. Pricing depends on number of people and intended usage NOTE: WE DO NOT RENT TO ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 25, or for Spring Breakers, after-prom parties, un-chaperoned college graduation parties, or to any group whose purpose or intent goes against our mission of health and wellness. Your reservation at our property entitles you for membership in our organization. Room Descriptions: GROUND FLOOR: sun room, living room, dining room (seats 12), parlor (seats 6 at table) kitchen (2 sinks, 2 refrigerators, stove, microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot, no dishwasher), grand staircase with Tiffany Angel Window, 1 full bath off kitchen, 1/2 bath off living room. Second Floor Bedrooms: Sound View Rooms I & II: 1 Queen in main room, 1 DBL in alcove, full private bath with shower. (sleeps 4) Note that the alcove room is not fully insulated and can be drafty in the winter. A space heater and electric blanket are provided. Acorn Room: 1 bunk bed, 2 twin beds, shared full bath with the Garden View Room. (sleeps 4) Garden View Room: Queen size sofa bed and shared bath with Acorn room. Oak Tree I & II: King bed in main room, alcove with twin bed. Private Full bath. (sleeps 3). Note that the alcove room is not fully insulated and can be drafty in the winter. A space heater and electric blanket are provided. THIRD FLOOR: Two rooms share a bathroom in the hall. Sunrise Room: 1 full, 2 twins. (sleeps 4) Sunset Room: 1 Full, 1 twin. (sleeps 3)

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of New Rochelle, NY

Reviews

4.8/5.0
Outstanding(49 Reviews)
5.0
Nov 2023
Beautiful location and old, well-maintained house. Really perfect for our family group of 17
5.0
Nov 2023
If you want to host a large group (10-15 people) and want to do so in a place that feels like home, this house is perfect! It has a wonderful worn and rustic feel while still being modern enough and well-maintained. It is definitely lived in but very clean with all of the necessary amenities and appliances like microwaves, blow dryers, coffee makers and things like that. We had a group of about 7 with some visiting workshop leaders throughout our 3-day stay and the home never felt crowded. There was plenty of space to spread out and if we did get crowded we could have easily held some of our workshops outside. The porch is pretty spacious and so is the lawn. I was provided with a very detailed welcome packet of house rules and instructions on how to access/use everything. The wifi does not extend to the 3rd floor, but that was communicated to us before we arrived, so we were prepared to work around that. If I could offer any advice to the next guests I would say 1) be mindful that finding the location will be tricky for folks like Uber drivers or visitors. So you might consider bringing an outdoor sign or banner to place at the mailbox at the beginning of the road that heads back to the house. 2) we had a minor inconvenience when booking due to the booking calendar not being correct. So I would reach out for assurance that your preferred dates are truly available before making any plans. But other than that, it was a 5 star experience for rustic house living!
8.0
Aug 2023
Beautiful property, gorgeous old home,
4.0
star 5 empty
Jul 2023
Beautiful property, gorgeous old home,
3.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
May 2023
The listing stated sleeps 20 however there was a charge of an additional $25 per guest over 15 guests. Somewhere on the listing should have mentioned additional guest fee
5.0
Oct 2022
We had the most amazing time during our stay. We were able to really enjoy the home for it's characteristics and beautiful views. It was the perfect fall weekend with the trees starting to change, low tide and gorgeous sunset on the sound. The house is a lot to take in at first. There are lots of rooms, stairs and bathrooms, but after a while you find your place and get comfortable. It's close to several restaurants, fast food chains, so you shouldn't have an issue finding nice places to eat.
5.0
Sep 2022
Charming, spacious beautiful setting.
4.0
star 5 empty
Sep 2022
My family stayed at New Dawn for 3 nights. Amazing location and very relaxing. The home is very big and is very relaxing. Some things to consider: the refrigerator is old and not very clean, there is not a dishwasher. There are no electrical outlets in most of the bathrooms and the wiring is not updated . I would not let that deter you from staying because the setting and character of the home outweigh the negatives,

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in New Rochelle?

The average price for a rental in New Rochelle is $215 per night. This rental is $985 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Retreat Center for Health & Wellness. 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 Waterfront Retreat Center for Health & Wellness pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Waterfront Retreat Center for Health & Wellness?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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