Secret Corner of Shelburne Falls

A two level loft apartment walking distance to Shelburne Falls. Private, simple, unique, cute, and efficient. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet with the notable exception of a nearby train intersection. 4-6 times in a given 24 hour period there'll be a loud train whistle. The Apartment has an open ceiling in the kitchen area and a winding stair leading to the living and sleeping area. The upstairs has three different levels: one exiting to the back deck, one a reading area, and the third level is the television area. (The pullout couch is located in the TV area.) The Queen size bed is on the floor but from the 1st level height it will feel like a normal height bed. Ceilings are low on the 2nd floor...watch your head... Kitchen is fully equipped with cookware, dishes, etc.... There are some basic food items like olive oil, butter, eggs, 1/2 and 1/2, tea, coffee, cereal/oatmeal, and so on. On the back deck you'll find a small grille, and in the tree line I have steel fire ring for an evening fire (wood provided). *(Please let me know if you intend to use the grille or the fireplace. These are used infrequently and I don't maintain them as actively as I do the apartment.) The Apartment has its own washer/dryer which is located in the garage. This space is most comfortable for one or two people. There is a pull out couch for a third. Sheets and blankets are provided for the pullout. If your rental needs to include the pull out couch PLEASE TELL ME. I won't provide sheets unless I know you mean to use the pull out. You should be prepared to makeup the sofa-bed. In addition to the apartment, you will have access to private deck area facing a tree line. In that tree line is a path to a fire pit and a little further a small open area that gets nice morning light. I have a large backyard behind my house which is attached to the apartment. I would ask that you restrict your outdoor usage to the area immediately behind your apartment/deck. You may also make use of the garage. It would be difficult to park anything but a small car or motorcycle in there but it is there for your use should you need a place to store something. Whenever possible I will be interested to at least say hello to my guests. I am a business owner and am away for large parts of the day - occasionally in areas with no cell service. Shelburne Falls is a small town. Quiet with the exception of the train;) There are several restaurants and small shops in town. Also easy access to museums, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, etc... There is a natural food store and a conventional grocery store both a 10 minute walk or a short drive. There is no public transportation and if you catch an Uber it'd be a miracle. Plan on quiet walks, or otherwise driving. Shelburne Falls is bike-able as well... THE TRAIN: The nearby train intersection provides the community with a loud whistle, 4-6 times a day. It is quite loud. Sometimes the train conductors are polite and it sounds more like a tea kettle...sometimes the conductors are cranky and they pretty much just lay on their horn... FOOD: I will keep the kitchen stocked with some basic items such as olive oil, butter, cereal, oatmeal, pasta, rice, coffee, tea (black and herbal). For short term stays you can also rely on finding 1/2 and 1/2 for your coffee; eggs for a morning snack; and frozen food items for an evening snack. All products are organic...if that even means anything anymore...