Title: Bellwether: Passive Plus - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building Vacation home in Hillsdale with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building ![Interior - Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building (Hillsdale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119110700/119110640/7081afc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building (Hillsdale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119110700/119110640/54797f17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building (Hillsdale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119110700/119110640/292c6155.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building (Hillsdale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119110700/119110640/w507h683x259y0-2c0ba1aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building (Hillsdale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119120000/119110700/119110640/b644f851.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathrooms1200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building About this place This listing is for a private home. There are also listing's for two rooms in the adjacent duplex with shared spaces on AirBnB. Experience the extraordinary comfort of a certified Passive House in the heart of Hillsdale's historic hamlet. The property, which looks out on the Taconic Mountains, is nestled between the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley. Ten miles from Great Barrington MA and sixteen miles to Hudson, NY. The shops and restaurants in Hillsdale are in walking distance. Similar to Dan's previous Woodstock Passive House, this is built with autoclaved aerated concrete. AAC, developed in Sweden in the 1920s, is a mainstay of construction worldwide. Dan's work has been in the press as buildings ready for climate change. See GreenspringBuilding.com, or search “AAC Passive House” for multiple articles. The space The two guest rooms have queen beds with ensuite bathrooms; one bathroom has a shower, the other has a tub-shower combination. There is also a first floor bathroom with a shower. All toilets have bidet seats. Enjoy the kitchen with an eat-in counter, open space living room, den, and front and side porches. Induction and convection range; energy recovery ventilation for clean, pollen-free indoor air. All electric home; fossil fuel free. A home that looks historic and is surrounded by nineteenth century buildings yet is a home of the future. Guest access The entire home is private. During your stay Dan (designer & builder) lives in the adjoining duplex, so is readily available. We can interact if you'd like; some come especially to learn about how this home was built. Yet it is ideal for anyone who'd like to experience a peaceful, healthy indoor environment. Other things to note This property provides exceptional comfort, ideal for any guest. It is also an ideal experience for architects, engineers, builders, and code officials, plus anyone considering building a home or larger scale commercial property. This creates an energy efficient, healthy indoor environment, free of common toxins. For more information see greenspringbuilding.com, or a general search for 'AAC Passive House. ' Or just come for a peaceful stay in a town near many NY and MA cultural, historic, and scenic amenities (Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Catamount Ski Resort, and many more). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108410000/108401800/108401799/d9c22ad2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Berkshire Hideaway w/ Fire Pit & Playground! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Hillsdale is home to this vacation home. W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite and Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Taconic State Park and Bash Bish Falls State Park. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bellwether on Main: Comfort, Resilience, Passive House; an AAC building Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelagh M. Nov 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great stay in Hillsdale! Thank you, Dan!Look forward to another visit! ##### Shelagh M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigel Nov 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Yes. We had a fantastic stay there. We'd definitely stay there again. ##### Nigel Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Uldis S. Sep 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Though we arrived early, we were quickly welcomed to this unique building and given a tour by the owner. All the amenities from a freezer for the ice cream and a compost tin for the watermelon. The house is surrounded by a small meadow of brown eyed susans, a screened in porch and plants galore. The general layout was comfortable with an open area for kitchen, dining room, and living room. Two bathrooms, one for each floor including bidets. Beds were comfortable with new sheets and quilts warmly lit with lamps. Evidently, there was a wee bit of miscommunication and so it was a little warm in the bedrooms. I'm so short, I had a little difficulty with the bed being quite high. The area was full of restaurants and loads of things to do and see.... everything perfect for a girls weekend or even better a two week vacation. Enjoy!me ##### Uldis S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025