A beautiful 1840s barn loft steps away from miles of hiking trails. Fully separate and private entrance, bathroom, and kitchenette. Enjoy a serene, rustic cabin atmosphere with a historic brick hearth and exposed beams. Southeast facing windows overlook patio, garden and ruins. Off the beaten path but only 5 min. to Rte 2, Rte 495, and Boston commuter rail. Drive times w/o traffic: 45 min. Boston, 20 min. Lowell/ Rte 3, Burlington, Bedford, Nashua 30 min. The space Enjoy the rustic, airy loft loft which is 450 square feet with a private entrance, bathroom, shower, and kitchenette, and pellet stove/AC for seasonal comfort. The bed has a high quality mattress topper and 100% cotton sheets, and in winter a cozy quality down comforter are provided for your comfort. The private entrance gives access to two rooms. The main area is spacious with a queen memory foam bed, couch, window seat, table, and bookshelf. The kitchenette and bathroom are separated by a curtain, with a wooden door between the kitchenette/bathroom and main room . There is one sink for the bathroom and kitchenette. The property is surrounded by 140 acres of conservation land with trails, ponds, and wetlands, with historic orchards within walking distance. The land is bisected by the street where the goats, garden, and the stone ruins - are surrounded by forested conservation land with trails. The loft and house are in an “L” shape. The residents private laundry room is located below the kitchenette and the garage is under the loft. Otherwise no walls intersect between the house and loft, so the privacy of guests and residents from one another is ensured. Seats and tables are around around the shared property, and guests are welcome to enjoy many semi-private areas. Guest access The loft has a completely separate entrance and full bathroom, offering you comfort and privacy. Guests can independently check in anytime after 4:00. The woods surrounding the property are great to walk and explore, or one can enjoy relaxing at one of the various outdoor tables. There is a trailhead just down the street across from the large barn, which you can see from the parking area on our property. The flight of steps to the loft are old granite slabs with a wooden railing. We have done our best to photograph them. Please consider this before booking if non traditional stairs and your footing stability might be a concern. We have no plans to update these stairs due to their aesthetic and historical value. Complementary coffee is available in the loft for your arrival. We are often present on the property and busy with various projects and family things, though there are multiple areas around the property ideal for sitting privately. Tables and chairs are around the yard that you are welcome to pull a chair up to and relax. Other things to note The kitchenette and bathroom are in one shared space, with a curtain for the bathroom door. A wooden door divides the kitchenette/bathroom area from the main room. ACCESSIBILITY: To get to the loft you have to use the ancient stone staircase. It is stable, yet steps not single plane treads. If mobility/stability are a concern for you, please consider this prior to booking. Check in is anytime from 4:00 on. Check in is independent, please free to park and let yourself in! Check out is at 11:00. PLEASE use only one kitchen appliance at a time to avoid blowing a fuse (kettle, range, toaster oven, microwave.) If using a hairdryer or some other high powered thing, please turn off cooking appliances and AC/Electric heater while in use. If in doubt please check with us! DAYBED: is just a thin mattress for a window seat. Most people would not enjoy sleeping on it. It’s a daybed due to its size and location, but it’s not a bed-bed. The bed is the one, queen sized memory foam bed. There is NO TELEVISION in the space. We did this on purpose. Wifi service is great. If you run the AC, please close the windows in the main room.