Welcome to The Remarkable Saltbox
A peaceful, furnished gem-of-a-summer-rental in Westport, CT
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4-5 month furnished summer rental 2022
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Luxurious 800 square foot multi-room suite
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Award-winning restored house from 1727
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Private entrance, foyer & entire 2nd floor
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Hi-fi work space with printer/scanner/copier
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50" 4K TV w/ Soundbar & Sony Wireless headphones
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Entertainment: Netflix, Sling, Hulu, Amazon, Peacock
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Kitchenette with new appliances - fridge, microwave, Keurig Coffee Maker & tea connoisseur's kettle
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Prime & prestigious location: Kings Highway North Historic District/Old Hill
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Walk to town, Main Street, restaurants, shops & river
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2 min drive to Whole Foods, Banks, FedExOffice, Dry Cleaners / 7 min drive to train / 9 min to Compo beach & Long Shore Country Club
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On a scenic road popular for running & walking
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62-acre wildlife reserve down the street (Earthplace)
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Residence maintained by landlords living downstairs
Welcome to “The Remarkable Saltbox” – fondly named after the Remarkable Bookstore – an institution honored by long-time Westporters wishing to preserve & revive the unique heritage of the town we grew up in. Located within walking distance of Westport’s Main Street, downtown & the Saugatuck River, our house from 1727 is in the Kings Highway North Historic District. The Nash-Gray House has been restored with the finest restoration professionals, architectural historians & landscape artists. Having recently converted the 2nd floor into a luxurious private-entranced suite, we are inviting applications from friends & friends-of-friends who seek a peaceful "home-away-from home". The suite is designed for people who need a workspace during the day & a quiet haven to restore themselves at night.
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Luxurious suite with private entrance
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Entire floor of an award-winning restored house
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Hi-fi work space set-up with printer/scanner maintained by the Technologist on your hosting team
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Access to a new top-of-the-line hot tub with hydrotherapy ‘circuit’ for unwinding
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Prime Westport location – King Highway North Historic District in Old Hill
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Walk to town, Main Street restaurants & shops, river, several office complexes
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2 min to Whole Foods, Bank, Cleaners / 7 min drive to train / 10 min drive to beach
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Adheres to Airbnb 5-step enhanced clean process
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Rotating art collection curated by the Artist/Writer on your hosting team
The Suite
Entrance & Foyer
The entrance to the Suite is through a hand-planed door with iron-forged details. It opens onto a wide-plank floor entryway, original beamed ceilings & staircase from 1727. A French coatrack discovered at Paris’ famed antique market, le Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen, invites you to hang your garments in style, and a pair of slippers helps ease your transition from the outside world to your little oasis. A framed antique map of Westport graces the stairwell wall abutting the massive central chimney.
Hallway
At the top of the staircase, there is a small hallway connecting the Salon to the Bedroom & its adjoining bathroom. Special features of this transitional area include the hand-blown overhead lights, carved etchings of sailboats made on the wooden walls by children who lived in the house a century or two ago, and an attic door which is regarded as one of the first examples of decorative ironwork in the county. This hallway, with its bright, expansive view, provides a passageway between the salon & living room & a printer/scanner/copier. Additionally, there are two ceiling to floor built-in cabinets with plenty of space for office supplies, clothes & other personal items.
Salon
Living Room Area
To the left of the hallway is a door which leads to a spacious, airy & sunny Salon, which is composed of a living room area, complete with the highest quality oversized comfy chairs, an ottoman, a thick shag rug and a new 55-inch 4K flat-screen smart TV. Entertainment options include Netflix, Sling, Hulu, Amazon & Peacock.To enhance your experience, we have installed a soundbar, speaker & a set of wireless headphones. In keeping with our interest in preserving the historic nature of the residence while offering modern-day conveniences & luxuries, the mammoth TV is set atop an antique pine washstand. Below is a small drawer to keep remote controls handy. Between the chairs is an overturned antique crate with marble coasters, behind which stands a lamp - providing a nice warm glow while separating the living room area from the Kitchenette.
Kitchenette
Compact, but mighty - the Kitchenette features new, high-end appliances such as a mid-size refrigerator/freezer, powerful microwave, a stainless steel kettle for tea aficionados, (complete with oolong, green tea and black tea temperature settings), and a brand new multi-stream Keurig coffee maker. To welcome you, we provide some compostable/recyclable Starbucks, Peet's coffee pods, La Colombe coffee & international tea offerings. Eco-friendly to-go coffee cups with lids, glassware, a tea pot, mugs, cutlery, chopsticks, plates and bowls are within reach - displayed on the shelves of an antique built-in desk, which provides a small kitchen counter space. Salt, pepper, sweeteners, a cutting board/knife & two serving trays complete the set-up. On the practical side, there are two additional small closets in the Salon - including one with cleaning supplies.
Dining Nook
This space holds a French pine table with small drawer to keep napkins, two Danish wooden chairs and bouquet of silk flowers selected to match the limited-edition print framed alongside. It is a sweet area that can serve as the perfect place to mindfully eat a light bite, or multi-task since the 55-inch TV swivels to face the dining area.
Bedroom
Sleeping Haven
The bedroom has been designed to be a plush, cosy and luxurious nest. From the stately queen-sized brass bed outfitted with a grey linen bedskirt, brand-new pillow-top mattress & luxurious sheets, to a plush cloud of a comforter wrapped in a velvet duvet, this sleeping haven comes with extra silk & velvet cushions. The bed is anchored on both sides with extra-large bedside tables that possess a top-level for a lamp, remote-controlled candles & glasses. The leather with gold-leaf impressions lie under a sheet of glass. There is also a lower-tier to the table for books, a laptop and other gear. Getting a good night’s sleep is enhanced with black-out velvet curtains which can be tied with tassel valences when you want to let the sunshine in from your three bedroom windows. On the practical side, there is a full closet for hanging clothes, an ironing board & iron as well as two overhead shelves with additional blankets and pillows.
Dedicated Work Space
A generously-sized sturdy pine desk with white-washed base is set against the stone wall of the chimney, providing a solid foundation & stately view from which to sit down and attend to work matters, or journal writing. The desk comes with a bright task light, a large Belkin surge protector/charging station, as well as a 22" inch monitor & HDMI connector to boost your productivity without straining your eyes. Silk flowers & remote-controlled flickering wax candles sit on the desk, providing a soothing ambience to combat work stress & remind ....
Bathroom
This soothing step-down bathroom oasis is directly accessible through the bedroom. which includes plush towels, a cozy bath robe & slippers to enjoy during your stay. Another set of remote-controlled flickering wax candles align the tub to provide a spa-like ambience as you soak and enjoy the view. Please note, at this time we offer a bathtub with hand-held shower wand rather than a standing shower.
The Yard
You will have use of a portion of the yard, close to what we call, 'the farm" (4 raised beds harvesting organic vegetables). Your private space comes with outdoor furniture, shade & privacy for you to enjoy. Pictures to come!
The Neighborhood
The Kings Highway North Historic district is a well-preserved jewel of a neighborhood that is located within walking distance of Westport’s Main Street, the Saugatuck River and all the restaurants, shops and amenities that downtown has to offer. This includes the Levitt Pavilion, the Westport Public Library and River Walk, the Farmer’s Market as well as The Remarkable Theater, with whom we feel a special bond given their appreciation of the Remarkable Bookshop and interest in revitalizing the Westport downtown of yester-year. Enjoy downtown, parks on the Saugatuck River & Earthplace a 62-acre wildlife sanctuary, nature discovery and environmental learning center just down our street.
The Town of Westport
In addition to all the activities within walking distance, we are a 2 minute drive to Whole Foods, & Citibank, 3 min drive to FedExOffice, a 7 minute drive to the Westport Metro North train station for 74 minute trains to/from New York City (NYC), and trains to Yale/New Haven. There is a public door-to-door shuttle service during commuting hours to the railroad station. 5 minutes away by car is the Westport Country Playhouse. 6 Minutes by car is the Museum of Contemporary Art, 9 minutes by car is the Longshore Country Club, and Compo Beach, Old Mill Beach & Old Mill Pond.
"The Remarkable Saltbox" Summary
Contact Us
This is a 4-5-month furnished Summer Rental from May-September allowing folks to take advantage of the two long holiday weekends at the beginning and end of the summer season. We anticipate keen interest so we just wanted to give our friends, family & neighbors advance-notice of this rent-by-owner listing. Please private-message or email us.
Thank you & take care!
Elisabeth
email: westportsaltbox@gmail.com
FB messenger: http://m.me/elisabethabeson
The Fine Pink Print
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We are quiet, considerate neighbors wishing to share our special home with a few old-house lover guests.
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As we want the stay to be a good fit for both parties, please keep in mind that this is not a party house.
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We offer a quiet haven to those looking for a restorative get-away for 1-2 people maximum.
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Please no parties, recreational drugs, excessive alcohol consumption, smokers, flames or smoke of any nature - inside the house or on the property.
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We are double-vaccinated with an additional booster shot & adhere to all local & state COVID regulations.
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In respect of everyone's health, we require all guests to provide proof of vaccination & can share ours, too.
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We are committed to providing you with a safe, serene home-away-from-home during your stay.
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This is a furnished rental with caring landlords who live/work downstairs.
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Per the photos, your bathroom offers a hand-held shower & Japanese Onsen sitting stool rather than a standing stall. While we know that this set-up is preferred by many spa-goers, Europeans and Japanese Onsen enthusiasts, it is not everyone's cup-of-tea. So, please take note of this charming old house idiosyncrasy before contacting us.
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Arrangements with an outside professional laundry facility is available upon request.
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Thank you & stay well.