Title: Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building Holiday home in Hillsdale with kitchen ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119110700/119110640/w905h683x60y0-630c2218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119110700/119110640/0a780df9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119110700/119110640/3ce0f67a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119110700/119110640/6b58c025.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119110700/119110640/w906h683x60y0-a29c99d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building 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. Search “AAC Passive House” for multiple articles. 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). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104413900/104413825/4bb2b020.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Brooks Motel: Exceptional Suite Hillsdale - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews £153 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=104413825&PinnedHotelID=104413825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752700/57752687/2f4851c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Columbia County Farm House Hillsdale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=57752687&PinnedHotelID=57752687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120310000/120304900/120304823/406cc767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Riverfront Escape in Great Barrington - "Whiskers on the Water" Great Barrington - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review £243 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=120304823&PinnedHotelID=120304823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106920000/106920000/106919931/fd1acc79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taconic Hideaway – Swimming, BBQ Pit, Hiking Copake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=106919931&PinnedHotelID=106919931&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102470000/102462900/102462881/1ecb675b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hudson valley and The Berkshires Cottage Hillsdale - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 15 reviews £225 includes taxes & fees 16 Oct - 17 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=102462881&PinnedHotelID=102462881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74080000/74079200/74079102/3d1cb04f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Minutes from Catamount Ski Area Egremont - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=74079102&PinnedHotelID=74079102&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118680000/118670800/118670721/5c673428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hudson Valley Dream Farmhouse: Bike Trails, Wineries, Five Acres Craryvlle - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=118670721&PinnedHotelID=118670721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97094700/97094615/3374cc72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### COZY LAKE & SKI HOME FOR FAMILY OF 5 - BRING YOUR DOG! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.1836,-73.524956&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qzn%60G%7Eiw_M%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40U%40U%40S%40U%40S%40UBS%40SBUBSBUBSBQBUDSDSBSDSDSDQFSDSDQFQFSDQHQFQFQFQHOFQHQHOFOHOJQHMHOHOJMHOJOJKJMJMJMJMJKLKJKLKJKLKJKLILILILILILILELINGLGLELGNENELENELENELCNCNCNALCNANCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLDNDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNHLDLHLHLHLHLHJHLJLJJJLJJJJJLJJLJLJLJLJLHLJNHLJNHNHLHPHNHNHPFNHPHNFPFPFPFPFRFPDPFPDRFRDPDRDRBRDRDRBTBPBRBTBRBT%40R%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%40T%40T%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPATATATARARCTARARCTCRCTCRCRCRERERCREREREPGRERGPEPGPGRGPGPGPGPINIPGNIPININIPILINKNILKNILKLKLKLKLKLMJKJKJMJKJMJMJKHMHMHMHMHMHMDOHMFMFMDOFMDMDODODMFOBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOCOAMCOAOCOCMCOCMGOEMEOEOEMGMEMGOGMIMEMIMIMIMIMIMIKKMKKKMKKKMKKKKMKMKMKMKKKOIOKMIOIOIMKQIOGOIOIQGQIOGQGQGQIQEQGSGQEQESGSEQESESCSESESCSCSCSCUCSCUASCSAUASASAUAUAU%3FQ%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tRg968g7TMjwHkQ8CLDzfroWBik=) Hillsdale, NY #### What's nearby - Hillsdale Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Catamount Aerial Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles - Catamount Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles - Taconic State Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles - Copake Lake - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles #### Getting around - Hudson Station - 25 min drive - Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬4 min walk - ‪Martindale Chief Diner - ‬9 min drive - ‪Hy’s Fried - ‬5 min drive - ‪Mom's Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Four Brothers Pizza Inn - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building located? > Situated in Hillsdale, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hillsdale Town Hall and Community Library. Catamount Aerial Adventure Park and Catamount Ski Area are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question