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ZEN HOUSE Historic Sculptor Studio creator or Mount Rushmore midcentury home

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Modern mid century guest house. Built in 1955 inside of old court
The gate. Entrance to the Studio.
Events on separate requests and pricing booking at Peerspace
outdoor lounge chairs for guests
living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Stamford, CT
  • Stamford Museum and Nature Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stamford Town Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Chelsea Piers
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Norwalk, CT (ORQ-Norwalk Heliport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Private bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

1 bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom in bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ZEN HOUSE Historic Sculptor Studio creator or Mount Rushmore midcentury home

ZENHOUSE mission is rooted in the values of respect, creativity, and excellence. Inspired by the timeless principles of Zen, we offer a luxurious and exclusive experience where tranquility blends with art, spirituality, and nature. We provide a serene environment and personalized service to awaken your true nature and find Zen. Mid-century modern historic private estate surrounded by river @Zenhouse_satori and main house. Great for memorable romantic getaway, photoshoots and film locations!

Beautiful Getaway from New York city ( only 50 min drive or 55 on metro north from grand central to Greenwich CT
Estate included Main house and Zenhouse

Splendor on 3.5 glorious acres directly on the Rippowam River. A courtyard setting, partly embraced by fab stone walls for privacy, )w/lap pool+ MODERN POOL HOUSE (1200 sq ft- 1bedroom +open kitchen +living rm+2Bathroom

Outdoor safety surveillance cameras on the property

Property manager

olga
Premier Host

Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
Please requests if any children. min age 12
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Events

No events allowed
Please Do Not invite any other guests for visits
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking zen house
The property address may not be used for mail deliveries, business purposes.. Only registered guests on the premises—no additional visitors, please.
no any big furniture or delivery can be delivered to zenhouse during stay as guest . No pool guards -swim on your own risk
We will ask to sign Basic waiver before check in Longer Stays: For stays longer than 7 days, an additional cleaning service is required for $100

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please Do Not invite any other guests for visits
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stamford

Located in North Stamford, a neighbourhood in Stamford, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Hoyt Barnum House and The Glass House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bartlett Arboretum and Chelsea Piers. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Greenwich Polo Club or Armonk Indoor Sports Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stamford, CT

What's nearby

  • Stamford Museum and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Glass House - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Stamford Center for the Arts - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Stamford Town Center - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Chelsea Piers - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Stamford Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beldotti Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fusaro's Deli - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ZEN HOUSE Historic Sculptor Studio creator or Mount Rushmore midcentury home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is ZEN HOUSE Historic Sculptor Studio creator or Mount Rushmore midcentury home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ZEN HOUSE Historic Sculptor Studio creator or Mount Rushmore midcentury home?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at ZEN HOUSE Historic Sculptor Studio creator or Mount Rushmore midcentury home?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is ZEN HOUSE Historic Sculptor Studio creator or Mount Rushmore midcentury home located?

Located in North Stamford, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hoyt Barnum House, Stamford Museum and Nature Center and Curtain Call. Sterling Farms Golf Course and Bartlett Arboretum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
zen
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

A S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm & Serene Weekend Getaway
Pre-stay communication was excellent, with our host contacting me with suggestions for outings (I asked). Our host met us, gave us a tour of the property - not just the living space but the grounds, too. The house is cozy, well thought out and has small touches like a deck of cards (in case you have a couple of minutes of downtime), a beautiful tea set with a variety of delicious teas to use. The house is thoughtfully decorated, the couch and bed are comfortable and there is plenty of space for two people. We had a wonderful weekend getaway and we look forward to future opportunities to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing
The property is absolutely stunning, very peaceful and Zen! Olga is fantastic very caring and attentive to detail. This was the perfect anniversary getaway and I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Slice of Tranquility in North Stamford
One could not ask for a more thoughtfully and elegantly appointed, self-contained oasis. If hibernating is your thing, one need not leave the property, as any meal can be provided upon request. However, should you wish to venture out, you're a stone's throw from fine restaurants; a grocery store; shops of all kinds; and naturalistic and historic attractions. And the pool...it's huge and heated! The icing on the cake, though, is your host Olga, who exudes a passion for the property and its history, thereby making the stay that much more special. Just book it already!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Enjoyed our stay - excellent location. Grounds are beautiful, swimming pool was great, home is well maintained and equipped. Very peaceful experience. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zen House
It's unfortunate that my husband and I had such little time to be on the property of Zen House during our stay because I think the grounds offer beautiful walks. The host, Olga, was very kind in providing us with waters, drinks, fruits, teas, pastries, etc. This is not very often the case with a vrbo. My one oversight was not realizing there was no TV; I am a news junkie so I had to revert to my laptop. I guess this is why it's called Zen House!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful retreat
It was such a joy to spend the week at Zen House. The property is lovely in such a tranquil setting, it’s impossible not to be relaxed within hours of being there. Olga, the owner, was so warm and friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay special. My wife loved the pool and found it rejuvenating to lose herself in a daily swim. The house was easy to get to from our home in NYC and we can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
This was such a great experience with this property. We were filming an interview for a documentary film; Olga understood how film shoots work, was supportive and on hand for anything that we needed. She even made a very tired crew espressos. The house was exactly as advertised, and the grounds were stunning -- crew enjoyed being able to spread out and soak in the nature. The one note for future productions is that in winter, you can hear the traffic on Rte 15. But we were filming indoors and used sound blankets and were fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lionel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A memorable experience, ready for my next stay at the Zen House
Beautiful property with calm, cleanliness, and serenity coming to mind, although many other qualificatives deserve to be part of this list. And most importantly, the hosts are not only great people but they also have mastered the art of making the guests feel special! A must go!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick F., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Business travel
This is a wonderful getaway after a busy day of meetings in the Stamford & NYC area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Zen setting and studio with a doe and two fawn grazing on the grounds.
This is a lovely private Japanese style house with a wonderful pool. The views and tranquil, private and gorgeous. The owner is exceptionally kind and thoughtful. We could not turn one wall heater outside the bedroom off, so we slept with the accordion door closed and the AC on in the bedroom. Also, we never mastered the coffee maker. We really enjoyed our stay in the studio and surrounding village and countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed
The Zen house was great. The pool house and pool is Set within the 17’ tall stone ruins of a 1910 sculptor studio (originally Gutzon Borglum’s studio) the 20’ x 60’ pool was amazing and we used it 2 or 3 times each day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!
Not only was the property everything that was promised, but Olga is so charming and genuinely kind. It’s a beautiful place to relax and get back to your own self. My husband and I highly recommend this Zen House. But I almost don’t want to becaise then others will know the secret!! But seriously, book it.

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Excellent stay. Place was well put together and the owner was excellent
This place was excellent for agetting away from things. Very well put together and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris R., Austin, TX

AMAZING!
You know that a place is truly special when after being there for only a few hours you're already planning your next stay. The property is absolutely stunning and Olga is an outstanding host who has the ability to appear only when you need something. The massage I had in the garden (Olga arranged this too) was incredible and the perfect start to what was a truly special trip. I'm anticipating a return to the area on a regular basis, and the first thing I'll do every time is look to see if this is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Great Stay!
We had a great two day visit at Olga's home. The bed was comfortable and there were lots of cozy places to sit with a book. Olga met us when we arrived and was a friendly host, recommending places to visit and eat during our stay. She also stocked the refrigerator with drinks and chocolate. Overall, we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Zen Getaway...Yes
We had such an amazing time in this gorgeous zen house equipped with a gorgeous pool and beautiful surroundings Olga is just an awesome host and was available with any questions that we had. This is a great place for a relaxing and soothing getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Giulia M., Brooklyn

Lovely house, location and hosts!
We spent a beautiful Memorial Day weekend at the Modern Zen House. Olga is a caring, conscientious and generous host. She was helpful and accessible from the time we booked through our departure. The house is divine with an incredibly comfortable king size bed, two large full bathrooms with plenty of fluffy white towels, and a well-equipped kitchen. The living space is large and airy and totally inspiring. We enjoyed sitting poolside reading and listening to the birds, it was a truly restorative retreat. This is the kind of place that is so great you don't want anyone else to know about it, but then, that wouldn't be very zen!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarayah C.

Lovely Getaway
My sister and I stayed at this lovely home. Olga was very helpful and gave lovely suggestions as to where we could go to enjoy the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G., Toledo, OH

Your Own Private Resort!
Stayed at Zen House for two weeks for our son's move to college in nearby Westchester, NY, but it feels like we just returned from vacation at a private resort. No wonder this place, surrounded by amazing stonework, a picturesque river and waterfalls was once the outdoor studio of Gutzon Borglum, the author of the Mount Rushmore Monument. A clean, stylish vacation home with everything you need for a short or an extended stay plus access to your own private pool, lounge chairs/table and gas grill - great for having lunch or dinner with family. Olga and Jose are wonderful, attentive hosts. Well equipped modern kitchen with all the kitchenware you need. Speedy WiFi. The shops, restaurants and laundromat are just minutes away and the location allows an easy commute to NYC, the beaches and colleges in the area. The place has free parking right by the house beside the stone walls and it is a very quiet, friendly and safe neighborhood. Olga was very helpful and all of the instructions were clear. Definitely our choice for a zen resort experience on our next trips to the NY/CT area, travelling from Europe.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael & Karin C., Geneva, Switzerland

Enjoyable and a friendly warm and welcoming host
Nothing to add
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marina W., Brighton, MA

so, so lovely!
This place is very beautiful and comfortable and has everything you can possibly need: a comfortable bedroom, a large living room, a kitchen stocked with all the utensils, a gorgeous courtyard and a huge pool. The hostess is wonderfully gracious and charming and took really good care of us. Really, it was quite heavenly, despite some nasty rain during our stay. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jodie A.

Beautiful and relaxing
We had a fabulous time here. Olga and Jose were wonderful hosts. The house with it's giant glass doors and skylights was open and airy. We loved the pool! Everything was perfect and we can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

laura h.

Relaxing time spent in tranquil zen space on exquisite property with pond and river running through
Spent six days, and did not want to leave, we have traveled the world, and this lovely setting and home go to the top of the list with its grandfather trees, astonishing stonework and history, verdent greens and bird songs, and thoughtful and soothing decor. A sense of respect and gratitude for life and light and thought imbue it to bring succor to your spirit.The owners are kind, warm and gracious, we could not have hoped for a more ideal space or stay, and cannot recommend it more highly, you will be rewarded by the time you spend here
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by olga

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I am a fashion designer and chef who love to travel and explore new places and new restaurants.
I love to meet people and know what they need while staying in hotel or as a guests in my Midcentury historic sculptor studio ZENHOUSE

Why they chose this property

Gorgeous Guest house with pool on historic property Studio of Sculptor GUTZON BORGLUM ( American sculptor, who is best known for his colossal sculpture of the faces of four U.S. presidents on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.) )created his masterpieces on this property
Truly unique experience to feel creative energy in this special place

What makes this property unique

3.5 acre of beautiful private property with private pond and river views & lap pool

Languages:

English, Russian

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