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Hiking & Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk,Gunks,Minnewaska

Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and indoor pool

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Minnewaska Lake
Aerial view
Side of house /outdoor seating
House Colors to reflect the vibrant town of New Paltz and spring trillium
Aerial view of house

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
  • Place, State University of New York-New Paltz
  • Place, Mohonk Lake
  • Airport, Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Shared Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hiking & Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk,Gunks,Minnewaska

Location! Location! Climbers, Hikers and outdoor enthusiast dream. Walking distance through short local trail to the best hiking and climbing in the Gunks! Can walk into Mohonk and Minnewaska from the house. Enjoy the recreation room, indoor pool, hot tub, outdoor shower, bocce court and high end household amenities from the mattress to the linens. Wifi, smart TVs, multiple fireplaces this property has it ALL!!!! Wonderful and welcoming home for children with many amenities for families and we are pet friendly :)
7 quick miles to town and lots of great dining /shopping options.

CHECK OUT: mohonkpreserve.org
This is a great website for local activities, trail maps, dining, and more!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
GREAT house for children, lots of activities/toys!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Will have extra security deposit and site fee TBD
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Will need to discuss number and type of pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fires inside or out except with permission only
No events or additional house guest other than reservation except with permission only
If you break something please make owner aware, You may be held responsible.The owner cannot be responsible for loss of electricity due to storms.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site
Note from host: Will have extra security deposit and site fee TBD
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Paltz

Located in New Paltz, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Testimonial Gateway and Historic Huguenot Street are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mid-Hudson Children's Museum and Hyde Park Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Paltz, NY

What's nearby

  • Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Minnewaska State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • State University of New York-New Paltz - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mohonk Golf Course - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Mohonk Lake - 20 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Poughkeepsie Station - 26 min drive
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lola's Cafe & Catering - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Underground Coffee and Ales - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Brauhaus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mudd Puddle Coffee Roasters & Café - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hiking & Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk,Gunks,Minnewaska have a pool?

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

Is Hiking & Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk,Gunks,Minnewaska pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Hiking & Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk,Gunks,Minnewaska?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hiking & Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk,Gunks,Minnewaska?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hiking & Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk,Gunks,Minnewaska located?

This family-friendly New Paltz holiday home is located on a river, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Minnewaska State Park and Shawangunk Mountains. Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary and DM Weil Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious property. Check in was very easy and straight forward. The host was very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, relaxing location!

Celebrated my 60th birthday here with family, everyone had an awesome time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home and Location

Our stay was fantastic. The home was clean, filled with amenities for children and adults, and walking distance to hiking trails. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Birthday Celebration

We had a wonderful family long weekend at Michele’s beautiful home in the Hudson Valley. We were there to celebrate the birthdays of my husband, son, and grandson. The house was comfortable and well equipped to make meals. Michele the host couldn’t be more responsive. There are many great hikes and wineries close by. This was a 5 star expereince enjoyed by all.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Amazing location. Super private. The rec room and endless pool were really nice. Air hockey provided a lot of fun. The beds were very comfortable. Had a few hiccups here and there. The ice maker didn’t work, basketball court was cool but couldn’t use unless we brought our own ball. Ball was deflated and the pin to blow it up was broken. Outdoor shower is not hooked up and lots of debris inside. They don’t advertise but there’s a little putting green that was super cool just bring a putter and a ball. Tether ball was neat and lovely to sit outside and look at stars or gunks Used to rentals having coffee, tea bags, salt & pepper, oil along with Reynolds wrap etc. and this house did not so just bring that along.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in the gunks

The house was great. Clean and orderly. Great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacay in New Paltz

8 of us stayed at this property- 4 adults and 4 children. The house and property was amazing!! Never a dull moment. So much to do! And, we fell in love with the area. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and near the Gunks along the Mohonk Preserve. The beds were comfortable as others mentioned. Plenty of towels and kitchen supplies. A few things kept it from being a 10/10 stay for us. Wi-Fi didn't work when we arrived and it wasn't a quick reset of the to router fix; we had good communication with the host but hunting through cabinets for a second router with the correct cable to reset using screenshots from online help texted to me was a little extra to be able to watch a movie as a family.The endless spa for the lap pool did not work during our stay, so it was just a small unheated pool. Hot tub was nice. Outdoor toys and rec room air hockey and foosball were nice but all felt a bit out of shape - missing pieces or Air hockey didn't fully turn on. In the kitchen, the coffee maker would stop mid brew at about 2 cups so some coffee was really strong and other cups were weak after restarting and there was no filtered water from the front of the fridge or automatic ice maker (we bought a bag of ice from the grocery store) as I suspect the water line was disconnected from the fridge/freezer. I really wanted to love this place as much as the other reviewers but I felt this was just enough little things to mention for a home at this price range and not have the turn key experience as I had read about.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay in Mohonk's foothills

This house is great and is definitely a place to stay in warm months with so much to do. The property is amazing and well appointed and clean. Easy access to trails, beautiful views, and so much to do inside and out. We really enjoyed our stay. If we had to make a complaint, it was that the recreation space is detached and in winter, difficult to heat. The woodburning fireplace in the living wasn't in order so that was a bit of a disappointment, but none of it was enough to ruin our stay or outlook of this property! We loved everything this house has to offer and will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

EJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal

Home was perfect for all ages-on one floor for elderly, equipped for the young, efficient, beautiful inside and outside, with many amenities. We love the Hudson Valley…Bad weather deterred several of our plans requiring us to stay in, this home provided us with a great vacation in spite of the weather. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful retreat in the mountain

We booked our ffamily for our son's graduation and the home did not disappoint. There was great outdoor space and activities as the rec house was so much fun. We all enjoyed the spacious home and did not feel cramped with the family and grandchildren. Used the pool and hot tub, played air hockey and fusball. Again would love to return in the future. Our son will be doing a 5th year at Marist so maybe another stay in our future. Thanks Gayle
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda O., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a lovely time!

This was our first time at Michele's place and we will certainly be back! The house was peaceful, spacious, and although neighbors were close by, it didn't feel like it. There was plenty to keep the kids active, and my husband and I enjoyed cooking in the bright and spacious kitchen, reading on the comfy couches, and taking in the gorgeous views from the hot tub. As a family we hiked, visited downtown New Paltz, and played air hockey and tetherball. Michele was a wonderful host and quickly responded to our questions. We greatly appreciated it! It was a fun time and just the break we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place for a vacation

House was great. Very “lived in” vacation home rather than “pristine” dedicated rental. That’s why I rated it a 4 rather than a 5. Perfect for families with young kids. Large master BR with attached bath. Powerful shower with instant hot water. Big kitchen/dining area. Comfortable furniture in the living room and tv room. Outside was mostly artificial turf and a bocce court. Could have been nicer but it was fine. Large outdoor dining table with grill. Great location on top of a hill surrounded by the woods. The host was very responsive to all my questions and always answered soon after my submission.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything and more....

There are not enough good things to say about this place. We did a VERY last minute trip out of the city after plans to visit family in Texas fell through. The host was responsive and overly accommodating. All of the amenities listed are even better than you would expect, the house is clean, and the property and surrounding areas are gorgeous. We will absolutely be coming back in the summer to explore more trails and experience the backyard. Even covered in snow, the property had PLENTY to offer. 15/10. 6 out of 5 Stars. Incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

eileen t., Huntington Station NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

It's a pleasure to see a house so well suited to its surroundings. Great to be able to see the "gunks" from the kitchen and the patio. The climber in our family had easy access to the parking areas and connected with some local very experienced climbers. The recreation building with the lap pool was perfect for our 3 year old especially during inclement weather. The general area is beautiful and it's a treat just to drive around. A quick 15 minutes and you are at Minnewaska State Park or into New Paltz. Robibero winery has excellent wines and the Brooklyn Cider House has great pizza in a lovely setting. Sadly the Mountain Brauhaus chose our week for vacation so we missed what we know to be an excellent meal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location great home and a good host.. loved all the extra curricular stuff to do on the property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

candace R s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We had a wonderful family vacation at Michele’s house in New Paltz. The house had everything we needed and more! The house clean, comfortable and well equipped. We loved the pool, hot tub and the turf yard. The location was perfect for us, close to nature and a short drive into town. Michele was easy to communicate with and we would happly stay there again if our travels bring us back to the New Paltz area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice home with plenty of space. Nice outdoor area and secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Home Away from Home—With Bonus Fun for the Kids!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience and can't recommend it enough. The location is ideal—just minutes from the center of town, shopping, and fantastic hiking trails. Whether we wanted to explore nature or grab a quick bite or some souvenirs, everything was incredibly accessible.Inside, the home is filled with natural light that streams in throughout the day, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The layout is thoughtfully designed, with a spacious, open feel and that made us feel right at home. A major highlight was the rec room, which quickly became the kids' favorite hangout spot. From the pool to various games, it kept them entertained for hours, giving the adults time to relax and unwind. It was the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking in the Gunks

Great place! As advertised, a pool, hot tub, a view. Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gunks Stay

We had a great time at the house! It was clean with a very cool pool/game house that the kids loved, The beds were comfortable and everything was easy to use. Close proximity to Mohonk, great winery snd farmer’s market. Even the dog loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This property is a great luttle getaway tucked below the Gunks. Spent the long weekend there with my family and some friends. Houze has a great little pool, rec room, and hot tub within short drives of some great activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nasir S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

We had a great time . Beautiful home and good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family celebrations

A weekend spent with our family celebrating some milestones and life. Property was perfect for us. The house was beautiful and clean. Pool house was amazing stocked with everything you need to enjoy. Exercise equipment, videos, foosball table, air hocky, comfy area and games. Hot tub and pool was clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini Get Away

Very happy with the house. Loved the rec room. Kids were excited to be able to swim even in cold weather!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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