Bennington, Vermont
Join us in our guest house at Karin's Place and enjoy our "Gentleman's Farm" of goats, chickens, and freshly planted veggies! We live on site in a separate space and you have as much privacy as you desire with the convenience of instant response if you need anything!
There is something for everyone at Karin’s Place–from the enormous backyard, private pool, hot tub, sauna, and a pirate ship playground to enough books and games to last several lifetimes! Lie in a hammock and take in the sun or cross country ski on the 22 acres of land. The leaf peeping is also impossible to beat.
This home is unique and grand. It was conceived by Jenny's father who was a bonafide eccentric. He lived a large life and was truly one-of-a-kind. There is no other home or inn in the area like Karin's Place. The house seamlessly converted into two completely separate spaces, allowing for a living space for us and a retreat space for you while retaining privacy. Our goats, chickens, and ducks look forward to your stay as well.
There are hotels. There are convention centers. There are inns and B&Bs. None have a a pirate ship in a sandbox, a Quidditch Pitch, and a grown-up sized swing. Our attention to detail and personal investment in your time at Karin's Place makes every visit distinctive and uniquely special.
Karin’s Place is an 8,000 square-foot estate nestled in the woods of Bennington, Vermont. The guest house is the original upgraded house with a separate entrance and a large wooden fence to separate the outdoor space as well. We are far enough off the road for solitude and listening to birds and animals rustling in the woods yet just four miles from the town of Bennington and nine miles from Williamstown, Massachusetts, Karin’s Place is in the middle of nowhere and close to somewhere. She can be your ultimate destination and/or she can be your resting ground after taking in theatre, music, museums, skiing, and more.
The limit is 12 including children all with their own beds. Rent the entire house for 2 days or a couple of weeks. (Discounts for a week or more and we do NOT charge the overage fees for children 2 and under.)
Just come. Why wait We look forward to meeting you!
Jenny's office is in the basement with a separate entrance and good sound control so you won't even know she's there although she tries not to need to use the office during your stay. As John is an acoustic expert, there is no sound bleed between the living spaces.
A portion of your fee is donated to the Alzheimer's Association in the name of Jenny's mother, Karin.
The base price is for up to 6 people. $45/person/night for additional people. (No additional person charges for children under age 3. The fees are non-negotiable. No parties or events above and beyond the people staying at the house.
Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax account number : MRT-10113308l
Jenny hosted us for my sister’s bachelorette weekend. Jenny was very helpful and kind! We had a very relaxing weekend get together!
This was a beautiful place and experience. We did not have to leave the entire weekend, and when we did, Jenny had incredible recommendations. I could not recommend this property enough.
lots of bed combinations
Jenny is one of the best hosts I’ve had, and I’ve stayed at quite a few places. She greets you upon arrival and gives you the overview and then leaves you to your stay. She’s very communicative to make sure she answers your questions and to make sure your stay is as effortless as possible. The house had everything we needed plus some and was a great way to unwind at the end of the year and so connect from the world and just be with friends! 45 minute drive to Mount Snow and probably a few more minutes to Stratton. The town of Bennington is so quaint and quiet, and just feels so homey with all of the Christmas decorations up. The only thing the house didn’t have was a washer/dryer but not going to take off stars for that—could have easily enjoyed the town of Bennington and brought laundry there and spent a day exploring. Would recommend 1000x over to my friends and may even be booking for next NYE. Can’t thank you enough, Jenny!
We had the most wonderful stay at Karin's Place. It truly is a home. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and there was plenty of room for two families of four. The jacuzzi and sauna were an added bonus. I especially appreciated that the TV was available but it was set away from the main space. So we could have a TV free chill space while the kids watched their stuff upstairs. Absolutely perfect and would consider going back again.
We had a long awaited family reunion and Karin’s Place was absolutely perfect for it. Jenny was incredible as a host - responsive, kind, enthusiastic. We loved the layout, character, history, beauty of the place. Hot tub, sauna, and pool were huge highlights for us. Thanks again. Was wonderful!
Perfect location for extended family of 20. Fun for all ages 3 to 60. No need to leave the property as it had all we needed.
A wonderful house and property for 18 of us: 10 adults and 8 grandchildren! A spacious house will wonderful common areas as well as private areas for quiet. We spent most of our time on the deck and in the pool; the land-based pirate ship with swings was also a hit as was the hot tub and sauna. The well-equipped kitchen was awesome! A special shout-out to host Jenny for making us feel welcome and for letting us be part of the world created by her parents. Demetrius further added to the enjoyment of Karin’s Place!
My extended family, ranging in age from 8 to 84, stayed at Karin's Place and had an amazing stay. The home was absolutely perfect. It's spacious, spotless and comfortable. There are beautiful views from the deck and every window. You’ll have your own pool, hot tub, and sauna. The kitchen is well stocked and we had a great time cooking big meals together. The home is very private and quiet, but you're a quick drive to shops and restaurants in Bennington. And for art lovers, the home is a 20 min drive to Mass MOCA and the Clarke Museum. There are plenty of places for outdoor sports like hiking and biking and my kids and their cousins found a local swimming hole. Jenny was the perfect host. He made us feel welcome and filled us in on lots of information about the area. I highly recommend Karin's Place and hope to stay again in the future.
We had a wonderful time with family & friends while staying at Karin’s Place. We’re familiar with the general area, having gone to school at Williams, so spent a decent amount of time in Williamstown. Plenty of space to sleep a lot of different age children. The playground was put to good use. Same with the fire pit. Pool was a bit cold for the kids but all in a good time.
A group of 13 women stayed two nights for a bachelorette weekend celebration. The house and property were absolutely amazing, and working with Jenny was fun and pleasant and easy. She’s wonderful! Everyone enjoyed the weekend so much - people were talking about renting it out with their families and for other events! Absolutely beautiful area, not far from downtown but it’s fairly secluded and surrounded by woods. Loved it!!
A beautiful and playful property with marvelous hosts to match.
We stayed at Karin’s Place, hosted by Jenny, for a long weekend and it was amazing! The house is so beautiful, and kept wonderfully clean. She provided us with all the essentials in the kitchen (re: pots, pans etc.) and even provided robes and slippers. The spa room was an absolute highlight, but the fire pit and the large back yard was a close second. There were so many beds and areas to hang out, the group never even came close to getting bored, but also had enough room to get some alone time if needed. We will definitely be recommending this wonderful house. Thank you a million times over to Jenny!
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