The oldest house you can stay at in the historic heart of Kingston! This landmark 1680 stone house has been featured in Upstate Diary and Houzz. Enter this 400 sq ft luxe apartment through a secret garden and a shared porch. the spa-like bathroom features a clawfoot tub, and rain shower. Featuring an organic queen bed, an electric fireplace, workspace, William Morris wallpaper, and a Nespresso maker. If you want to stay in the larger house visit: https://abnb.me/EexspArCAIb The House This is the oldest house that you can stay at in the heart of Kingston! This landmark 1680 stone house has been featured in Upstate Diary, Design Sponge, and Houzz. Built circa 1680, this lovingly restored stone house retains original features such as exposed beams, wide plank floors, and stone walls. It is a landmarked building, holding a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The British tried to burn it down in 1777. This luxurious apartment has the charm of its historical bones along with the boutique feel and amenities of a hotel. Located in the historic stockade district, this 400 square foot apartment is walking distance to all the area has to offer, including shops, restaurants, and local historic sites. The Garden Enter through a secret garden of lavender, hydrangea, and boxwood. There is a fire pit and a charcoal grill which guests are welcome to use during their stay. A screened in bluestone porch features a spacious sitting and dining area with lighting and outlets. Your stay Guests enter their apartment through a private entrance on the porch, which is accessible via a keypad. The foyer/kitchenette stars William Morris wallpaper, a marble café table, and Nespresso machine. Continue into the bedroom with its exposed beams, thick stone walls and window seats covered in sheepskins. Sleep on an organic queen mattress beneath a gallery wall curated from the host’s travels. Opposite the sleeping area, guests can cozy up on the armchair in the library corner with an electric fireplace, or utilize the dedicated workspace overlooking the magical garden. The spacious, spa-like bathroom features a claw foot tub, rain shower, and luxe products. Amenities High-speed WiFi is available throughout the property The kitchenette comes equipped with a Nespresso maker, a microwave, a toaster, cutting board, knives, colander, cutlery, plates, and bowls. A mini fridge is tucked under the desk the main room. Slippers and a shoe rack are conveniently placed inside the door. Bathrobes are hanging in the bedroom. The bedroom has a suitcase holder, a dresser and an open closet with hangers for your convenience. A clothes steamer and hair dryer are available in the kitchenette cabinet as well. Sleep on silk pillowcases with Egyptian cotton and linen sheets. The bedroom windows are fitted with interior shutters as well as black-out shades for complete privacy. The electric fireplace has two settings for the ambience of the flames with or without additional warmth. The apartment is heated with radiators. Extra blankets are available in the bedroom. Guest access Guests have a private 400 square foot apartment with a kitchenette/dining space, bedroom/ library with workspace and a spacious bathroom with luxury amenities. The apartment is located in a stone house where your hosts live in the adjacent living quarters. Guests have shared access to the screened in porch, and fenced in garden. Additional info We are child and infant friendly- If traveling with children, let us know and we can provide a high chair, pack and play, and a twin-sized collapsible bed with 6 inch memory foam mattress. A full sized air mattress is also available. Free parking is available on-street in front of the house. It is street parking. Street parking is free all along Green street, it is usually available but we are in the very center of the historic district of Kingston so depending on the time of day it can be first come first serve. Saturdays is the farmers market from 9-2 pm and it can be very busy then. There are also municipal lots and metered spots on neighboring streets that one can pay for via the Flowbird app. This apartment is cleaned in accordance with Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol. Please be aware that this is an old house with some quirks- the floorboards are uneven in places and some of the light switches aren’t quite where you’d expect! We think it just adds to its charm, though.