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StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails

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A hot tub in a forested area with a wooden bench and a stone stump nearby.
A forested area with a dirt path leading through tall trees.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden headboard, a dresser, and a door leading to another room.
A room with a window overlooking a snowy landscape, a table with a bottle, a glass, and a plate.
A living room with a yellow sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Catskill State Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Catskill, NY
  • Place, Catskill State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, HITS-on-the-Hudson
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaaterskill Falls
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Large Single Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails

About this space

Starry Pines Cottage is a newly renovated, 1950s resort cottage that has been brought back to life.

The house features reclaimed wood pieces and local furniture finds alongside mid century modern touches that give it a unique and stylish appearance.

We have outfitted the place to function for small groups and families with a fully equipped kitchen and flexible seating arrangements.

We allow dogs on approval, so tell us about them and bring your furry friend along for a hike.

The location is fantastic, whether you are looking to ski (just 11 miles to Hunter Mountain,) explore shops and restaurants or breweries or go hiking and swimming. Palenville is 15 minutes from everything you want.

Our family including a friendly lab mix lives in themain house is across the drive from the cottage so we will be your neighbors. That said, we respect your privacy and need for solitude and leave it up to the guests as far as interaction goes.

You will have full private use of the entire cottage/guest house which is equipped with bathroom, kitchen, and two bedrooms. You will also have private access to your own patio, fire pit and BBQ. The outdoor sauna is shared with owner but renters have priority and we generally only use if you are out. T

The greater yard, sun deck, and small trail that runs through the property are shared space, please enjoy, and clean up after your pets if they are with you. Can’t wait to have you enjoy this beautiful property!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3053921vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Palenville

Palenville is home to this holiday home. Kaaterskill Falls and Hunter Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at HITS-on-the-Hudson or Kiwanis Ice Arena.
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Map
Catskill, NY

What's nearby

  • Catskill State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • HITS-on-the-Hudson - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 22 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Bard College - 36 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 29 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Annarella Ristorante - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Willa’s - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Selena's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails on 22 November 2026 start from NZ$748, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails located?

Situated in Palenville, this holiday home is steps from Catskill State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Vinnie's Farm Market and Kaaterskill Falls. Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center and George J. Terpening Sr. Memorial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Location
The cottage was perfect for the three of us. Very clean and cozy! It was a perfect jumping off point for hiking and exploring the Catskills.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay so peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. We didn't get to use the wonderful outside amenities due to our schedule, but they looked amazing. Alicia was a great communicator. We would use again if we are up this way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2026
Thank you Courtney ! Hope to have you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shahmeer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice small house and wonderful hosts. they were very nice and gave good spots to visit nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Beautiful place!

Our family loved our stay at Starry Pines. The location was so peaceful and we loved relaxing in the hot tub and spa. The hosts were fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was cut very short due to personal circumstances. As a result, we didn't use the beds, the shower, the tv, the sauna, the hot tub, etc., and so can't comment on those things. Alicia was very pleasant to interact with and also very responsive. The cottage was clean, roomy, and well furnished. Furnishings were a bit dated, however. The cottage is across a driveway from Alicia's busy house and so the location was not as quiet and secluded as we prefer even though the noise levels were as reasonable as one could expect in a small neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Noelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was lovely and cozy, with a really well stocked kitchen! We made a great meal, and enjoyed the games and movies provided in the living room. The proximity to Rhinebeck was awesome for exploring. The hot tub wasn’t working super well, but that’s probably an easy fix for the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were great—responsive and helpful. The cabin was in a very quiet, peaceful, and serene location. We could see the stars at night and hear the bird song in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frank M.

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

Kaaterskill Falls and exploring the Catskills communities

Enjoyed all the amenities the property has to offer. Will be visiting this area again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Great place. We would love to come again

We were so close to our event and it was very easy to get to. Our host are wonderful and made our stay super easy. Lovely little cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Uma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visited Starry Pines for a winter weekend getaway. The cottage was very charming and cozy, and the host was very communicative. Good kitchen and a wide selection of movies and books. Only downside was pellet stove used to heat the bedroom varied greatly in temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very cute, bed was comfy. It would have been nice if our parking spot and walk from the car to the house were shoveled at any point, the shower head was just awful, and the hosts were hosting an outdoor gathering which made us too uncomfortable to use the hot tub one night which was one of the main reasons we booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Thank you for the comments Remy. We did do a temporary fix on the shower head which needs replacing and that will be taken care of this week. Wish you’d have let us know as we could have expedited but didn’t want to disturb you. Also, I gave notice of the small gathering Sunday Eve upon check in, so you had an opportunity to raise any issues. You unfortunately left the cottage in the biggest mess and worst condition of any renter in 4 years of hosting. Dishes and trash everywhere. Tissues left on the floor. I cannot recommend you to other hosts unfortunately. Seems it wasn’t a match. Wish you the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Cozy little cottage!!

This place was everything we had hoped for!! We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday and we could not have found a better place. The host was amazing and the property was awesome!! We will definitely be coming back!awesome!! We enjoyed everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Amazing Location, Incredible Host, Unbeatable Stay

We came up here for an extended weekend getaway and couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay. The location really is 15 minutes away from everything! From skiing to restaurants and bars you can find everything just a short drive away. And while you stay at the property, the amenities are awesome and everything is clean and works well! The hosts are incredibly kind and I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Great location in the Catskills

Cabin was cute and in a great location to explore several of the small towns in the Catskills. Very close to the Kaaterskill waterfall/hiking trail! Host was very nice and concerned for our comfort (we happened to be there during an extreme heat wave).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel S.

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

Starry Pines Cottage

My friend and I had a wonderful stay at Starry Pines Cottage. We were in the area to visit Levon Helm Studios for a couple of nights. Great communication with the hosts and they are a wonderful family. The cottage is in close proximity to their residence, but we felt like we had our privacy. Super comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich R.

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

Quiet, country setting.

Great neighborhood. Good for people that don't want to be way out in the woods. Was here for a family reunion and basically slept here. Would come back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey T.

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

Nice little cabin

Cabin was nice & clean. Proximity of activities was nice. Sauna was a nice add on. Property a little too close to owner's home. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great experience!

This cottage is a great little escape from the city! It was much larger than my NYC apartment so it was great to have all the indoor space amidst the beautiful surroundings of the area. Palenville is a cute little town as well. The cottage was super cleanly and had all sorts of nice touches and amenities. You’ll enjoy your stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2022
Thanks so much for your stay Matt! Welcome back anytime. In future we will also have a sauna to enjoy. All the best.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to the area for my husbands H.S. reunion and to visit with family. Charming little cottage. The wi-fi worked, but was a bit spotty at times because of the area. The TV was streaming services only, so if multiple people were streaming, it took a while to buffer content. It really wasn't much of an issue for us as we were out and about most of the time. The owners of the property live across the drive as stated in the listing, but they were actually away for a good part of our time there, so it was very peaceful and quiet. The hosts were very responsive to our requests both before and during our stay. We would most likely stay again if ever in the area as it was close to everything we were doing while there.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Beth W.

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

cute and clean cottage in great location

We really enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable. In a very walkable and interesting neighborhood, convenient to many hiking trails. Communication with property manager was delayed, but there were temporary, extenuating circumstances. Manager was helpful and apologetic regarding slight delays. (An outside floodlight was left on until 11PM -we like complete darkness,) We just missed the new outside sauna. That will be a really nice perk should we return to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2022
Thank you Mary Beth for your stay and compliments. As a parent to a toddler, it is not possible to always be reachable by phone for non urgent matters, particularly between the hours of 8-10pm (bedtime.) Had you communicated your need for absolute darkness in advance we would have accommodated this.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

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

Perfect peaceful getaway

Absolutely charming cottage and friendly hosts. A wonderful place to take a break from the city and conveniently located for exploring the area, from great hiking trails to sweet artsy small towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damond A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2025
Thank you Damons!

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