Charming, Quiet Country House that is Open to the Outdoors

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

272 Grooville Rd., Livingston Manor, NY, 12758

Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum
‪13 min drive‬
Mongaup Pond Campground
‪32 min drive‬
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
‪41 min drive‬
Monticello, NY (MSV-Sullivan County Intl.)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Treat yourself to a private getaway in the southern Catskills! Our light-filled house is designed for entertaining, with a fully-stocked kitchen and a huge deck with a bbq grill in back. There is a rocky creek great for wading just behind the large yard. A five-minute drive takes you to Livingston Manor, the most up-and-coming spot in the Catskills, with first-rate dining, shopping, breweries and outdoor activities. The Willowemoc Creek, known for its world class fly fishing, is even closer.

Property manager

Karina Frengle-Eaves

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please treat our house as you would treat your own home! :) Don't eat in the living room and bedrooms. Be respectful and leave the house tidy.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Livingston Manor

Located in Livingston Manor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Catskill State Park and Willowemoc Wild Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA and Delaware & Ulster Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Livingston Manor, NY

What's nearby

Catskill Art Society Art Center - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
Mongaup Pond Campground - 32 min drive - 15.7 km
Bethel Woods - 40 min drive - 33.7 km
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts - 41 min drive - 34.3 km

Restaurants

‪Main Street Farm - ‬10 min drive
‪Upward Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
‪Catskill Brewery - ‬9 min drive
‪Cabernet Frank's - ‬15 min drive
‪The Arnold House - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, Quiet Country House that is Open to the Outdoors pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Charming, Quiet Country House that is Open to the Outdoors?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, Quiet Country House that is Open to the Outdoors?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, Quiet Country House that is Open to the Outdoors located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Catskill State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Catskill Art Society Art Center and Willowemoc Wild Forest. Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum and DeBruce Environmental Education Camp are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

5 September 2023

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

Summer stay August 2023

We had a great week in the house in Livingston Manor, the kids enjoyed the creek, we relaxed by the firepit, went hiking and visited town on several occations.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine F.

30 July 2024

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

Only good things to say...

This home is comfortable, quirky, rustic, elegant, fun, very clean, remote yet acessible to town. We were attending a family reunion held at a different property. We were about 15 minutes away. In Livingston Manor almost everything is at least 15 minutes away. We loved having a place to go to chill and rest up for the festivities. The outdoor deck with fire stove was a perfect spot to relax and listen to the stream. The owner readily responded to any questions or clarifications. We would love to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

1 September 2022

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

Exceeded expectations

Our family stayed in Karina’s house for 6 weeks this summer and it was absolutely perfect. The yard, the creek, the clean and spacious home. We are so grateful. Absolutely book this house — it’s even nicer in person. Fully stocked with everything we could have needed.

Stayed 39 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mavon c., New York

4 October 2021

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

Wonderful House & Host

We love coming to this house. Thank you for another great visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benoit M.

19 August 2021

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

Great experience - highly recommend

We had a lovely stay at Karina's house. It is a beautiful house, we especially enjoyed the open layout of the great room and the spacious deck. Our son also loved playing in the creek in the back of the garden, and borrowed some of the children books. The house is extremely well located, about 2 hours away from NYC, and very close to Mongaup lake, Big Pond, Beaverkill road and so on. Thanks Karina for sharing such a great place!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie H., Richmond, VA

7 August 2021

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

Peaceful, comfortable and convenient

The house is warm and inviting with all the modern conveniences that you’d want. You can hear the creek as you drift off to sleep. Although there are neighbors, they’re a good distance away and summer foliage obscures the view so that you feel secluded and it’s super quiet. The solo stove and espresso machine were unexpected treats! Easy spot from which to take day trips to hiking, river paddling, and fishing destinations. Livingston Manor is a cute town with restaurants and shops- be aware, many things seemed closed Monday- Wednesday. The kitchen is especially well- stocked with good cookware, nice dishes, and anything you might need for meal prep. Loved the down comforters (we had unusually cool weather for August!) and the environmentally friendly cleaning products too.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

24 July 2021

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

Great house!

Great house, inside and out. All amenities were just as described. Ample space, comfortable furnishings, beautiful property—not much more you can ask for! Karina was super responsive to any questions we had, and we all loved every minute of our two weeks. The stream out back is lovely. It’s easy to explore the area. The setting feels remote in the best way, but it’s just a few minutes to groceries, shops and restaurants. We can’t wait to return!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tan p.

29 June 2021

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

Amazing stay!

Lovely house in a beautiful setting. The kitchen is well equipped. The backyard and patio are wonderful to unwind and relax in. The house gets great light and feels very spacious. We were a group of 8 and had plenty of space!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

mavon c., New York

26 June 2021

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

Wonderful House & Host

A beautiful, peaceful, and well-appointed home. We love staying here. Thank you, Karina!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

19 May 2021

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

Third stay- always great

Another lovely stay- hope to be back again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

26 April 2021

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

Lovely house with a nice stream

We stayed at this lovely house with our friends and young kids. The house is bright and nice with a lot of toys for the kids. The kids spent many house throwing rocks in the yard stream. The location is great with many hikes and interesting sights. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Wendy D.

7 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Inferior mattresses and bed linens. One bed literally falling apart. Not suitable for good sleep.

Although the cabin has great potential with a great floor plan, there were too many knickknacks and useless decor items that have the overall feel of clutter. Get rid of all the useless stuff and add two GOOD BEDS for adults!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

mavon c., New York

2 April 2021

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

Wonderful House & Host

Karina's place is beautiful - great location. The house is well appointed and equipped, but also comfortable and cozy. Karina is an attentive and thoughtful host. Thank you so much for your hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guido A.

23 February 2021

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

Great city getaway

One of the best cabins we have ever stay around the Catskills Mountains, great time to during the snowy months.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

18 February 2021

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

Great escape!

We had a great stay with our family- there were games and activities for kids of all ages. Our little ones had lots of fun trekking around the property in the snow.

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

1 February 2021

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

Catskill getaway

surprisingly updated home right on the river. has everything you need for a relaxing weekend getaway. owner is very helpful and responds to questions quickly.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

6 October 2017

Another great stay.

We had another great trip. The area is beautiful in the Fall. Looking forward to renting again for a winter weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

14 June 2017

Better than expected

We've stayed at many houses in the Catskills over the years and this was one of the best. The pictures don't really do it justice. Immaculately clean, filled with light and beautifully located on a stream. We're already planning a return trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

13 June 2017

Simply charming

Great house, felt like a real getaway. Good location and very well appointed home with all the basics and more.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Margaret R.

9 July 2016

Clean and comfortable! Very peaceful setting.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this quiet country house. It was very peaceful and relaxing. As we were there to visit my family who have a place nearby, we did not spend a great deal of time at the house. We did however enjoy some scenic walks, and trips into the charming nearby town of Livingston Manor. No wifi or internet, so a great place to really get away from it all!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A c.

21 December 2013

This is our "happy place"

I kind of want to give the house a bad review so other people won't go and it will be available for us always…but I can't. The house is clean and bright. We have gone two summers in a row. At first we thought the lack of WiFi or cable would be hard. But it is awesome to be disconnected.There is swimming at Mongaup pond (home to two Bald Eagles) 8 miles away but we were content cooling off in the creek. It is great for entertaining as well- fully equipped kitchen and grill and then some. We happen to have local friends so it was nice to have a group over. Plenty of "new" toys for my kids to be entertained but also a perfectly safe place for them to go out and explore on their own (age 5 and 7). This is a very special place to us and we can't say enough how wonderful and helpful the owners are. A lot of love went into the house to make it as nice as it is and you can feel that warmth around you. When you do leave the house there is an amazing playground at the local school and a track to run on. There are working farms to visit and there is a new German pastry shop opening up an a new French Bistro. The beds are comfortable (the master bed is kind of soft for my taste but my husband is fine w it). We are city people but we feel safe in this house because it has the feeling of being secluded but there are people close enough by. I would not change a thing about this house. Enjoy it. We cannot wait to go back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cybele D., Barkhamsted, Connecticut

24 May 2013

Beautiful Home with interesting touches

We thouroughly enjoyed our stay at the house in Livingston Manor. It was private and quiet but very convenient. The area provided a variety of exploration destinations. House was well cared for, clean with a kitchen that was a dream to cook in. Can't really think of anything you would need to bring.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

11 May 2013

Wonderful and well-located vacation home

What a wonderful house for a family visit to the Catskill region. It is spacious, light, characteristic and most importantly: clean. We spend a long weekend here with four adults and a toddler and time flew. The large open space that forms the living room, dining room and kitchen is wonderful. Our little one had plenty of space to run and play around when it was still too cold to go outside and we could enjoy the great kitchen. The house is stacked with everything you may need to cook, play games, relax, watch videos and have a good time. The backyard and porch are simply amazing. The spacious outside dining and seating areas, the large grass lawn and of course the creek make it impossible not to spend time outdoors when weather permits. In the end, we spend most of our time in and around the house, but there are plenty of great hikes and other outdoor activities nearby in the Catskills. Finally, the communication with the owners was very easy and helpful. We can highly recommend a stay in this vacation home.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg c.

4 January 2013

Beautiful peaceful getaway upstate

My girlfriend and I rented this place for New Years Eve arriving on the 29th. We loved the place. Beautiful house on the outskirts of a very small town deep into a pretty isolated wooded country road. Lots of nature, few neighbors in sight. Location wise this was perfect for what I was looking for. It felt very remote and tranquil. Large gorgeous windows with a view of the snowy forest. We felt like we had our own private forest. We saw a few deer close to the house. The house was immaculately clean. Cupboards stocked with pretty much every kind of dish you could need. Waffle maker, juicer, baking pans, cuisinart. Lots of spices for cooking too. The owner Karina couldnt have been more helpful. The day of our arrival we were forced to abandon the roads due to a bad storm and she helped me figure out what to do next. We were not able to make it until the next day but she had the neighbors warm up the house for us so when we arrived it was not freezing. Karina gave us detailed info the surrounding area including best food markets and sights. Thank you so much Karina. We would definitely come back and stay again this lovely house.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Farrah M., Astoria, New York

20 September 2012

Best house ever!!

This was by far the BEST weekend ever! We found this house online after researching about a hundred places and I must say we chose a winner. Not only was the place perfect, but the owner Karina was SO helpful in suggesting places to see. Wow was she right! When we first walked in the house it was nothing short of spotless and absolutely beautiful. The back yard was breathtaking and the creek was incredible. The description of the house online was 100% accurate. The town in the area was amazing and eveyone there was SO nice! We loved the food and there was a hiking trail not too far away. I highly recommend this place for friends getting away from it all, couples or a family getaway. TWO THUMBS UP!!! Thank you Karina!!!

About the host

Hosted by Karina Frengle-Eaves

I am a high school ESL teacher and my husband, Obadiah, is a sound designer/composer. We bought this house when we were living in Manhattan, before we had kids. We were desperate to have some private outdoor space of our own. It was originally a hunting cabin but was added onto before we bought it. When we bought it, the additions were only about halfway finished. We spent seven years working on it, finishing it to our taste. We started renting it out in 2009 and, as corny as this sounds, really enjoy sharing our house with so many appreciative guests. It’s a special place for us, and many people have told us that it is that for them as well. We love that!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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