lower level

Storybook Landing

~~ Guest Information ~~

Welcome to Storybook Landing

Location: LOWER LEVEL of 19 Chaucer Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580

Welcome to our family home! My name is Bryan and my family and I live here most months out of the year. The Rhinebeck area and our Geoffrey Chaucer-inspired neighborhood are wonderful and we really hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Please be aware that the upstairs is normally occupied by residents. We are light-footed and do our best to tread lightly and quietly. Feel free to use and explore the property and amenities at your leisure.

Owner’s Name: Bryan Wigton

Mobile Phone: 845-863-9000 (7AM – 10PM) in case of emergency please dial 911

Check-in: 3:00PM

Check-out: 11:00AM

Parking:

We have a designated area that fits two cars on the left part of the driveway. Ours is a quiet residential neighborhood, please do not park on the road.

Entrance:

Follow the garden stairs to the back of the house, where you will find the blue-stone patio and sliding glass doors.

Your private entrance is the left-hand sliding glass door.

There is a lockbox with a key, which opens the slider.

The lockbox code will be sent to you via the AirBnB message app.

Please replace the key in the lock box after your stay is over.

WiFi

SSID: Chaucer Home

Password: Shakespeare1

Consumables:

Any food or beverages in the apartment are complimentary and are yours to enjoy. Please help yourself to the bottles in the wine rack, coffee in the cupboard, refrigerated beverages, snacks, etc.

Heating/Cooling:

The thermostat is not accessible to guests. Please text us if you would like to have the temperature increased or decreased. Alternatively, during the cold times of the year, feel free to use space heaters or the fireplace.

Fireplace:

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

IMPORTANT! Please do not operate the fireplace if you are unsure how to properly vent, light, maintain or extinguish a fire in a home fireplace.

We will be more than happy to help you get the fireplace going if you need assistance. Just text or call.

IMPORTANT! Before lighting the fire:

  1. Shine a light up into the chimney and make sure the flu is open. If you don’t the entire house will fill with smoke and the smoke alarms will go off!
  2. Arrange the starter log and smaller wood pieces first but DO NOT LIGHT YET.
  3. BEFORE LIGHTING: Use a piece of lit paper to prime the chimney. Do this by lighting some paper on fire and holding it up the chimney for 15-20 seconds. This creates an updraft, which will ensure that smoke exits up the chimney and not into the living space.
  4. Please note that as with most real wood fireplaces, you, your clothing and your hair may smell a little like wood-smoke, which is hard to get rid of!
  5. Always place the screen in front of the fireplace while it is lit. It is ok to leave unattended as long as the screen is in place.
  6. Try to keep the fire on the smaller side (less wood) so it is easier to maintain.

Flushable items (toilet):

YES: Toilet paper

YES: Human waste

NO: Everything else

Checkout:

  1. Please place all garbage and recyclables in the garbage bin in the driveway in the front of the house (garbage is blue bin with black lid, recyclables has orange lid).
  2. Please wash any dishes and place on drying rack as best as you can.
  3. Please place the key in the lockbox after your stay.

Our Favorite Restaurants

  • River and Post – http://riverandpost.co// – Cozy, off the beaten path, upscale dining experience, 4 minutes away from our location. Run by our good friend Sergio.
  • Habitas on Hudson – https://www.ourhabitas.com/on-hudson/ – Gorgeous, Gilded-era mansion renovated into a high-end restaurant, 3 minutes away from our location. Boasts amazing decor and a beautiful copper bar and veranda views of the Catskill mountains. Managed by our friend Vicki.
  • Le Petite – https://lepetitbistro.com/ – Quaint French restaurant with excellent food and cocktails. Right on the corner in the heart of Rhinebeck Village. Try their signature Cigarillo cocktail – named after the cigar bar that used to occupy the space.
  • Market Street – http://www.marketstrhinebeck.com/ – Modern italian fare and excellent atmosphere. One of Paul Rudd’s favorite places to eat. Managed by our friend Shaela.
  • Bia – https://bia-rbk.com/ – Incredible food and the BEST cocktails in the area, hands-down. The bartender, Jason, is a good friend and award-winning cocktail magician.
  • Bread Alone Bakery – https://www.breadalone.com/ – This bakery offers dog-friendly outdoor seating, with fresh-baked bread and pastries.
  • Terrapin Restaurant – https://www.terrapinrestaurant.com/ – This restaurant has a dog-friendly outdoor patio and serves up delicious New American cuisine.
  • Hudson Valley Distillers – https://www.hudsonvalleydistillers.com/ – This craft distillery is dog-friendly and offers tours and tastings of their locally made spirits.

Awesome Hikes

  • Hopeland Area Trail – (Walking distance) https://www.hydeparkny.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Hopeland-Area-Trail-21 – Short but quaint trails through the woods nearby. Walking distance from our location. Look for the secluded sitting places throughout. Good place to decompress.
  • Mills Mansion – (Walking distance) https://millsfriends.org/ – This historic estate offers some of the best hiking trails along the Hudson River. Tons of dog-friendly trails and gardens to explore. Sit on the million-dollar marble porch and enjoy the ancient, majestic trees.
  • Mills-Norrie State Park – https://parks.ny.gov/parks/millsnorrie/details.aspx – Beautiful views and trails along the Hudson River, with river-side camping, Kayaking and a marina. Follow the hiking trails North along the Hudson to connect to Mills Mansion estate.
  • Poet’s Walk Park – https://www.scenichudson.org/parks/poetswalk/ – Easy hiking. This park offers scenic walking trails that are dog-friendly, with plenty of space to run and play.
  • Burger Hill Park – https://www.winnakee.org/burger-hill/ – A short hike with a good payoff. This park has trails for hiking and walking that are dog-friendly, with scenic views of the Hudson Valley.
  • Taconic State Park – https://parks.ny.gov/parks/83/details.aspx – This park has over 16,000 acres of forests, meadows, and streams for hiking and camping, and dogs are welcome on-leash.
  • Minnewaska State Park – https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska – No list of awesome hikes would be complete without world-famous Minnewaska State Park. Some of the best hikes in the Hudson Valley. Arrive early on the weekend to get parking. Plenty of trails to get lost on and amazing views. Hike or bike to Lake Awosting for a swim.
  • North-South Lake, Catskills – https://www.greatnortherncatskills.com/attractions/north-south-lake – You can’t come this close to the Catskills without visiting North-South Lake. Countless day hikes with unbelievable views. Hikes of all difficulty levels available here. Check out the Escarpment trail to Poet’s Ledge for breathtaking scenery.

Other Cool Area Things

  • Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market – (seasonal) https://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com/ – This farmers’ market offers locally grown produce, baked goods, and artisanal products. Check website for days and times.
  • Rhinebeck Aerodrome – (seasonal) https://oldrhinebeck.org/ – Airshows with vintage planes and bi-plane rides. Check website for days and times.
  • Dutchess County Fairgrounds – https://dutchessfair.com/ – The fairgrounds offer several dog-friendly events throughout the year, such as the annual Sheep and Wool Festival.

Please note that some of these places may have specific rules and regulations for dogs, such as requiring dogs to be on-leash or limiting the areas that dogs are allowed. Always be sure to check with each location before bringing your furry friend along.