Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House

Photo gallery for Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House

A house with a red door, a white porch, and a garden with white flowers and green foliage.
Property video
Room
A white house with a porch, potted plants, and outdoor seating.
A room with a large window, two white chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View map
Durham, NY
  • Place, Durham Center Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Windham Vineyards and Winery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Zoom Flume
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

extra sleeping area

2 Single Beds

music room

1 Queen Bed

tower

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Outdoor event bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Durham Center Museum and Gilboa Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Zoom Flume and Irish Cultural Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Map
Durham, NY

What's nearby

  • Durham Center Museum - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Windham Vineyards and Winery - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Zoom Flume - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Catskill State Park - 15 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Windham Mountain Resort - 18 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catskill Mountain Country Store - Windham - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Windham Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Two Guys Local Bites - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Babblers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Higher Grounds Coffee Shop - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House on 3 May 2027 start from NZ$4,001, 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 Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Tenmile Creek, Zoom Flume and Durham Center Museum. Windham Vineyards and Winery and Catskill State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Such a fascinating home and experience - it is like out of a movie
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend of My Dreams

My husband and I got married at Steve’s home and everything was perfect. Steve helped us with the entire process with great communication. He had the yard in pristine condition and the home spotless and designed impeccably. My family was in awe of this gorgeous property. Definitely recommend staying in this home if you want a trip straight from a fairytale!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Bursting with charm and character

This house is full of character and you can tell how much the owners love it. Every square inch is decorated in kitsch detail. You could spend the whole weekend just exploring all the decoration. It was raining our entire trip, so I can't say much about the outside, but we had a great time hanging out inside in the beautiful music room or very large kitchen. The house ad could use a floorplan, to explain to potential customers the quality of the bedrooms. Of the ten listed when we went, two of them were giant, luxurious bedrooms, four of them were bare bones queen beds, and four of them were either inaccessible or not private and people had to walk through them. This place is GREAT for people staying in the six best rooms, but has problems for any group larger than that. Make sure to visit Rensselaerville Falls, only 15 minutes away and absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2021
I loved having this group as they appreciated the house so much. I added to the description that the one twin bed room is accessible through another rooms only. Thanks for pointing that out. Aside from that I’m not sure how the description of the rooms in the listing is different than what they encountered. For example, The house isn’t listed as a 10 bedroom. It’s 7 bedrooms and some extra sleeping spaces for larger groups.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house with a gorgeous view!

We rented the property with a group of friends for a wedding weekend. The house was out of ordinary with so much natural light. The views of the mountains were amazing. Absolutely lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great for Adults - Not great for young families

The house is more suited for an Adult get away. The kitchen is great for cooking and is fully equipped with everything you would need to cook for a large group or an intimate gathering.The dining room is cozy and fun. It feels like you are dining in an Art Gallery. We spent each meal discussing which piece of art was our favorite. The views on a clear day are absolutely stunning. The house has a sense of formality, and history, with many, many, beautiful antiques. I would not recommend this home for a young family. The decor is eclectic and a bit risque. It is interesting and fun for adults. But maybe inappropriate for children. Especially in the tower where you are greeted by a doll with red eyes sawing off his arm and there are several pictures of art along the stairway, and in the tower, that are not suitable for young children. Also there is not a large cozy room where both children and adults can all hang together. We found ourselves frequently separated into two rooms. There was no basic cable TV. Entertainment is through Roku. So there was no availability for live sports or news. Based on other rentals in the area, and other homes we have rented the price point, seems high for the overall condition of the house, especially on the second floor. The 2nd floor hallway and most of the bedrooms have either wallpapering hanging or the plaster is peeling from water damage. For the right group this house is a terrific experience, however I would not recommend it for a family ski weekend. The owner is extremely responsive and accommodating. He will respond promptly to any inquiry.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks in general for this kind review! I do want to point out/explain to anyone reading their review that the house is almost 200 years old and the wallpaper is probably 100 years old, many people find the patina of these old and original details charming. I personally want to preserve them in the state they are in and I hope this doesn't dissuade too many renters. It's becoming very rare to find these old houses with original details. Also, the adult items the review mentions are all in the tower which is not a part of the house anyone needs to access, the doll is from a children's halloween store and the paintings they mention show nude female breasts. I've had many groups with children have a nice stay in the house so it seems to be very subjective what parents think is suitable for young children. If you are interested in renting this property and you are worried about these things for your children, I am happy to close off the tower or take the items away.
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback