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An acclaimed photographers country estate, arts community, near private schools!

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Fair Rising: our beautiful country estate!
Our very spacious back yard, plenty of room for games or events!
Curtis Indian photos
Cozy library with fire place
Card table between windows

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Sharon, CT
  • Sharon Audubon Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kent Falls State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lime Rock Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Great Barrington, MA (GBR-Walter J. Koladza)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

second floor blue

1 Queen Bed

second floor daybed/trundle

2 Single Beds

Second floor yellow

1 Queen Bed

third floor gold king

1 King Bed

third floor white twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 third Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 second floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

An acclaimed photographers country estate, arts community, near private schools!

This Federal Style home has many original details, a center hall with an arched entrance and a spiral staircase going up to the third floor. Five double bedrooms with "Heavenly Beds" furnished with period antiques and luxury linens. Our dining room can accommodate ten adults and two children. The living room has a concert quality Steinway grand which can be used on request. The paneled library room has an entertainment center hidden behind folding doors. The kitchen is a chef's dream with the latest appliances and many extras.

Many of Don's famous photographs are on display throughout our home, including two books of his work. His photos include those Bob Dylan, Billy Holiday, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Leonard Bernstein and Glenn Gould.

We have two great outdoor eating areas, a terrace and patio, available in warmer months and the large Weber Grill can be used year-round. The grounds can accommodate outdoor games such as croquet, badminton, horseshoes and various ball games. There is a ping pong table in a basement rec. room and a fire pit outside.

Property manager

DeeAnne Hunstein
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No more than three well-supervised children.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Additional fees for events
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Only small dogs that can be crated. No cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere in the house.
Owner may be present in separate quarters.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Additional fees for events
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sharon

Located in Sharon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mohawk Mountain Ski Area and Millbrook Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Clarke Outdoors and Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room. Travelling with kids? Consider Trevor Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Lime Rock Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Sharon, CT

What's nearby

  • TriArts Sharon Playhouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sharon Audubon Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kent Falls State Park - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Lime Rock Park - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Mohawk Mountain Ski Area - 18 min drive - 17.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fudgy's Ice Cream - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cornwall General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Four Brothers Pizza Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Santo Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪JP Gifford Sharon Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An acclaimed photographers country estate, arts community, near private schools! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at An acclaimed photographers country estate, arts community, near private schools!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An acclaimed photographers country estate, arts community, near private schools!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is An acclaimed photographers country estate, arts community, near private schools! located?

This family-friendly Sharon holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of TriArts Sharon Playhouse, Bodhi Tree Gallery and Veterans Field. Clarke Outdoors and Housatonic River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
My coworkers and I had an excellent weeklong stay while on a work trip. The host communicated well and made check in easy. The property caretaker is friendly and helpful. The house is large and very comfortable and we had no issues during our stay! We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years Eve Trip
Stayed with a group of couples (10 people total). We had a wonderful time cooking, sitting by the fire, and hiking. Lovely, cozy, home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Great House & Location
This is an immaculately maintained old New England house. The location is beautiful. The appliances and plumbing are modern and the beds are comfortable. The internet connection was fine for our needs. In my 15 years of experience renting with VRBO, this owner was exceptionally hands-on.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EQUAL TO HOTEL AMENITIES.
ALL FACILITIES WERE GREAT EXCEPT INTERNET. Very CLOSE TO MILLBROOK HT. THE HOME WAS VERY NICELY EQUIPED. AL THE BEDS VWERE EXTREMELY CONFORTABLE, KITCHEN WAS WELL EQUIPPED. WE WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charles C., Norcross

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
We stayed in this beautiful estate home for a week. It is like going back in time to a house originally built in the late 1700's. It's less than 15 miles from Lime Rock Park Track and is perfect for a large group. The ONLY complaint we have is no air conditioning and the internet was not very good- and cell service is almost non-existent. But if you want to get "off the grid" this is a beautiful home, well appointed, the kitchen is fully stocked, the home is on 30 acres, and plenty of parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
We had a lovely stay in DeeAnne’s cozy home. DeeAnne and the on-site property manager were terrific hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding in Sharon
The house was simply lovely and in a perfect location for all our wedding festivities. DeeAnne was very helpful and clarified the directions. Simply a perfect long weekend. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sharon Ct Relaxing Family Summer Vacation
Fun vacation if you like to relax. We enjoyed swimming at local beach with our grand daughter as well as hiking in area. Well appointed house with outdoor Bar-b-que. Nights were cool so not having AC wasn't a problem. Everyone shared the one shower but the top floor bathroom was handy with tub as well as the powder room on first floor. House was clean and caretaker was helpful. Loved going out to dinner at Le Gamin in town of Sharon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy Wilson F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Everything was comfortable and very neat and clean. Lovely grounds. No air conditioning- it was warm when we were going to bed but then did cool off overnight. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Sharon
This home was perfect! Cozy and accommodating. The caretaker was very kind and helpful! Great time of the year to be there for the leaves!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place to relax and spend time with family
Property owner was very interested in every aspect of our stay, starting the week before we arrived and a couple times we were there. We were not able to meet in person, but shared several phone conversations. There is a caretaker on the property who was very helpful and available any time if things were needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting an property
We enjoyed are stay here very much. Peaceful and pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural Paradise
Lovingly restored farmhouse in a beautiful setting. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed a peaceful country stay
Very quiet enjoyable stay. Lovely house with well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elegant home in Sharon, CT
This is a lovely family home, filled with historic charm and modern amenities due to a major renovation. The house and furnishings are immaculate and elegant. The host lives here periodically, so expect more communications regarding your stay. She clearly cares about the house, as she should. There is an in-residence caretaker who lives in an apartment off the kitchen (he has his own entrance and facilities, so he doesn't enter the rental.) He was discreet to the point of near invisibility, yet helpful and available when we sought him out. The host maintains her own private bedroom suite in the main rental house (not included in the rental), but she was not in residence during our rental, nor can I imagine she will be there during yours. She is quite pleasant. There are two outdoor patios, a lovely front porch, plus a fire pit in the yard. We spent most of our evenings out on the spacious main patio, where there is also a gas grill. We rented the house for a family reunion and it was great to have so many spaces to share together. The house is on a very quiet dirt road, but not far from a main road. There is some intermittent road noise in the distance that you can hear if you have your windows open. You'll also get to hear Canadian geese on a lake somewhere and the occasional coyote. The air was fresh and invigorating thanks to all the surrounding forestland / Audubon sanctuary. The house does not have air conditioning. We rented in August and were lucky to have a cool week, but I'm told that even in hot weather there is reasonable air flow due to the elevation. The house does have fans and/or ceiling fans in each bedroom, but we hardly used them. There are three nicely updated bathrooms, but only one has a true shower. The top floor bathroom has a tub with a hand-held shower wand, not ideal for most. We managed just fine, but it is useful to know this in advance. The bedrooms were a little confusing on the listing due to an old photo. The 2nd floor has three bedrooms, two with a queen and one with two smallish twin beds. The 3rd floor has two bedrooms, one with a king and twin and one with two twins. We comfortably slept 10. The kitchen is well equipped and the owner generously lets you use her cooking spices. The kitchen has a very functional layout. All in all, this is a lovely, well-maintained home. It felt familiar and inviting to us. We certainly hope to return again.

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Everything and more!!!
Absolute perfect home in the perfect location. My only wish is we get to stay a few weeks later so we can see the incredible garden in full bloom. The home is lovely and you can tell immediately of the rich history of its owners. Thank you for your kind hospitality. We look forward to coming back very soon!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dylan C.

Clean and Comfortable
My family and I stayed here for a family gathering, and the house was perfect for our weekend getaway. Plenty of bedrooms, living areas, and great location for a relaxing vacation. I would recommend for larger familes and groups of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Kameron S., Guilford, CT, USA

Nice house, great location, easy rental
This is a nice old house just a few minutes outside of Sharon center. Caretakers live on site and are very friendly. They do their best to leave renters alone except when needed. Our only comment is that the owner was concerned about us bringing kids and furnished a long list of house rules and things not to touch. We have certainly stayed in nicer rentals and never really been given such a list. This part was a little off-putting. Personally, if I were so concerned about my things, I would either not rent the house or remove those items. Nevertheless, the weekend went off without a hitch. Coordination with owners/ caretakers was easy. What little time we spent on the property was enjoyable. We would come back and we would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amy D.

Beautiful!
The house was beautiful and well equipped for our family. The caretakers live in guest quarters right next to the house and you can hear them when you are in the kitchen. They were very nice. Beside that this house is a great find!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

Relaxing Weekend for a Family of Five
We loved our stay at Fair Rising! The house is a charming old farmhouse but we were pleased to find it has been impeccably maintained and is spotlessly clean. The house is great for families - there is even a charming little bedroom with a cozy play nook. The caretakers were lovely and helpful - especially when we city slickers could not figure out the flue on the fireplace! The house is well situated near Sharon Green yet very private and up a quaint dirt road. We would recommend this house for anyone looking for a quiet, relaxed getaway with their family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Beautiful Home, Relaxing Stay
My husband have spent two weekends at this beautiful home in Sharon. Both times we came away relaxed, happy, and reluctant to leave. We spent much of the first weekend outside, hiking in the nearby Audubon Reserve and a 30 minute drive away in Hidden Valley. We spent much of the second weekend reading in front of the splendid fireplace in the family room! All of the rooms in the house are elegant yet comfortable. The bedrooms are charming. We chose a bedroom at the top of house and it felt like being in our own little hideaway. The kitchen has everything you need, and more. The grounds are large and peaceful and we look forward to going back in the summer or fall to see them in fuller bloom. A lovely place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Beautiful Setting for a Relaxing Weekend
The house and property were perfect in every way. Large spacious house was perfect for our group with a number of bedrooms. Library with fireplace was such a great room to spend time in during the day with a beautiful wood burning fireplace to sit in front of. Great hosts made everything simple and easy for us, our arrival and departure were seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015

About the host

Hosted by DeeAnne Hunstein

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We purchased our home in Sharon when our children were young. We bought at an auspicious time, as we were able to afford an estate that had only been in two other families, with a 17th century home and much land in a sleepy little New England town. We enjoyed fixing it up over the years and keeping it's historical charm. The area was also a draw for artists, which both my husband and I are, he was an acclaimed photographer, and I am a singer. We have continued to maintain an apartment in NYC, but prize our Sharon home for family reunions with our grandchildren, and the beautiful gardens I cultivate.

Why they chose this property

The area is a convenient jumping-off point for exploring a rich variety of arts activities and outdoor sports opportunities. Other favorite activities include antiquing, dining, and going to art galleries and summer music festivals. The area is now active all year round and doesn't die down after the summer residents depart. And best of all, it is an easy and pleasant drive or train ride from New York or Boston.

What makes this property unique

+lounging in the library before a crackling fire
+sitting on the side porch and looking at the birds
+drinks on the flagstone terrace, watching the sunset
+breakfast on the patio surrounded by flowers
+handicap accessible and pet friendly
+very close to 5 private schools including Salisbury, Berkshire, Millbrook, Hotchkiss, Kent
+Much to see and do: Tanglewood, Sharon Tri-arts, Cascade Winery, Sharon Audubon / raptor centers, chamber music, skiing, fishing, music festivals and much more,

Languages:

English, French, German

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