The Barry Faulkner Suite: At Handerson House

Welcome to The Phineas Handerson House, originally built in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) by the “the happiest man in town” Able Wilder. This apartment is old school, it features two bedrooms, full kitchen/dining area, and full bathroom. The family room sleeps two on pull out sofa. Guests have a private entrance at the front door and off-street parking behind the building. The outside of the house is older and it needs new paint, as you can see in the picture, the inside is decorated by our drunk Bohemian Grandmother. This unit is part of the childhood home of the great American artist Abbot Handerson Thay (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) There are two large bedrooms, one with a queen bed, a desk, dresser, and a large closet if needed. The second bedroom has a full size bed, dresser, and large closet. The bathroom has a tub and shower with a massage head. The family room has a 42 inch TV and a library of antique books and wireless internet and pull out couch for extra guests. Finally, there is a kitchen fully equipped with an oven range, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, small microwave and includes any utensils you would need. The full apartment is exclusively available to guests. I live in a town about 20 minutes outside of Keene and am available to answer any questions through the Airbnb app. For breakfast try Timoleon’s or Lindy’s Diner. If looking for brunch on Saturday's and Sunday's head to Machina Kitchen and Art Bar. For a locally sourced and environmentally conscious meal, check out The Works Café or Country life. Best coffee in the county is at Prime Roast on Main Street. There is also an array of Asian and Mexican restaurants and fun bars like the 21 Bar and Grille, Lab n’ Lager, and Machina. Finally, if you enjoy fine local spirits, come visit us in Winchester at the New England Sweetwater Distillery. Long term stays available with a 30% discount. Steps/Stairs/Thresholds/Rugs This home has steps, stairs, thresholds and rugs. Please familiarize yourself with all of them and use caution during your stay so that you do not injure yourself. Cell Service/Internet Cell Service may be spotty, depending on your carrier. It is best to download your welcome message before you come to the home. The internet is provided by Spectrum is reliable except in severe weather conditions. Cleaning Fees Please understand that I believe in paying a living wage and fairly compensating my team. The team works hard to provide our guests with a clean and covid safe space to stay in. The apartment is in an historic home with traditional features and antique furniture. It has been preserved but not modernized. The tub is an older tub and slightly yellowing, but perfectly clean! Unfortunately the bidet is not in working order. Please do not use. The door in the kitchen leads to a back hallway that leads to a second form of egress shared with the other apartment in the building. It is to be used in emergencies only. The laundry room is a shared laundry room with the other apartments in the house. Your apartment key also works on the laundry room door. Please make sure that it is locked at all times. Well behaved pets are welcome, but we do ask that you add them to your reservation as an extra child guest. Pets are not to be left unattended in the space unless placed in a guest provided crate or something similar. Expendables and Toiletries For stays longer then five days, guest will be expected to supply their own toilet paper, tissues, soap, shampoo, coffee, spices etc. Please keep the key in the lock box provided whenever you leave the house. Lost keys are subject to a $50 key replacement fee. Items Left Behind Please remember to take all of your personal belongings including electronics with you upon checkout. We are not responsible for any items left behind under any circumstances and while we will use best efforts to get them back to you we offer no promises or guarantees. You will be charged the respective shipping fee for any items left behind in addition to $25 for our time in finding, packaging and shipping.