We’ve been in the hospitality business for a long time, and have watched as travelers became accustomed to a series of frictionless transactions—instant booking, keyless entry, algorithmically sorted hosts, a sense of anonymity and detachment. While we make it easy to book a stay at our Hudson Valley farm B&B, there are certain things we haven’t let go of.
At Whistlewood, you’re not just booking a stay; you’re stepping into a slower rhythm, one that’s becoming increasingly rare in the Hudson Valley.
The Airbnb Effect
If you’re looking for a vacation in Rhinebeck, you’ll find that like much of the Hudson Valley, the town has a checkerboard of 170 Airbnbs and other short-term listings —many promising character, charm, and convenience. To be fair, they can deliver on those fronts. But they also reflect a need for a disappearing kind of travel experience, where warmth, memories and a sense of place are what people are searching for before it disappears.
A Cozy Inventory of Things You’ll Find at WhistleWood Farms
According to AirDNA, the average Airbnb rental in Rhinebeck goes for $370 per night—often with a $100 cleaning fee, a long checkout list, and no breakfast in sight.
WhistleWood’s rooms, priced similarly, don’t just offer amenities—they offer meaning. The kind of lodging that reminds you travel is not just about where you go, but the ways with which you are hosted:
The Pies
Always fresh, always available. Just sitting there, freshly baked, whenever you wander through the kitchen.
The Dogs
Sweet, well-behaved dogs who might join you on a walk or just rest near your chair while you lounge on the porch.
The Horses
Grazing in view, watching you while you watch them.
The Chickens
They take your food scraps and give you fresh eggs every morning.
The Firepit
Make new friends under the stars with a shared bottle of wine.
The Rooms
Each room is different, but they have thick quilts, plush beds, and beautiful views.
The Trails
Take a meandering walk through nearby woods after breakfast.
The Breakfast
It’s not just food; it’s a ritual.
The Feeling
Places like this don’t exist anymore, but Whistlewood does. See what other people have said about our bed and breakfast, and book a reservation today; the pie will be waiting for you.