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Family-friendly cabin in the Catskill Mountains near Phoenicia/Belleayre/Hunter

Family-friendly cabin in Shandaken

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Front view of cabin w/ Private driveway
Great room w/ fireplace
Living room area/ great room
Cozy wood-burning fireplace with firewood provided.
Living, dining, and kitchen are open on main floor. Double doors lead to sunroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Shandaken, NY
  • Place, Slide Mountain
  • Place, Catskill Mountains
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Copperhood Retreat & Spa
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family-friendly cabin in the Catskill Mountains near Phoenicia/Belleayre/Hunter

The 'Fox Den' Family Cabin is privately located on Panther Mountain, convenient to Belleayre and Hunter Ski Resorts and the charming town of Phoenicia. The fully-equipped Cabin is cozy enough for a romantic couples getaway, yet spacious enough to accommodate a large family or multi-family gathering.

This log-style house offers all the amenities of home in a secluded mountain setting for your perfect vacation getaway.

Kitchen: Fully-equipped with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, gas stove, coffee maker (pot and Keurig), and all the equipment and tools you need to prepare dinner - from simple meals to delicious gourmet feasts! Paper towels, dish soap, trash bags provided.

Sun room: The extra large sun room brings the outdoors indoors! Read a book, play a board game, or enjoy lunch on the indoor porch featuring wrap-around windows, a beautiful mountain view, and direct access to the outside porch.

Bedrooms: 3 private bedrooms (one on the main floor, 2 on the top floor) with individual closets, plus one additional bedroom comprised of the entire lower level, complete with a desk, reading nook, and small children's play area. The lower level has double doors that walk out to the outside yard. There is also a king-sized bed in the loft area that can be used as an optional 5th bedroom (although it is not closed off.) Clean, comfortable linens are provided and beds are made fresh for each guest's arrival. Extra linens and blankets are provided.

Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms, one on the main floor across the hall from the first bedroom, and one on the top floor between the 2 upstairs bedrooms. All towels, hand towels, and washcloths are provided (but make sure to bring beach towels if you plan to do any outdoor activities requiring towels - as all bathroom towels should remain on the property.) Additional amenities include soap, shampoo, and blow dryers.

Family Room: The main gathering room features an open feel and two-story ceiling (the loft area and upstairs hallway over looks it!) The wood-burning fireplace is perfect for cozy evenings and family togetherness. Board games, books, puzzles, movies, Roku TV, and high-speed WiFi are provided.

Outside: Our fire pit is a great spot for roasting marshmallows and sharing stories (firewood is provided!) Small porch off of the sunroom with a charcoal grill. Large yard with Badminton and Bocce Ball sets for warm-weather days and sleds for snowy days available.

Other: Washer and dryer available! Detergent, softener, and dryer sheets provided.

Location: The area has so much to offer, all year long! For the adventurous: try hiking, tubing, ziplining, swimming and sunbathing at Belleayre Beach, and skiing at nearby Belleayre, Hunter, and Windham ski resorts. For the curious: visit the many unique shops and antique stores, art shows and local theater events. For the hungry: pick up the freshest local foods from the farmers market and make a meal at the Cabin, or visit the tasty small-town restaurants. We will provide you with suggestions for every season!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib, booster seat, baby bath, and toys for kids
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs allowed case-by-case with preapproval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Prior to a confirmed reservation, rates are subject to change without notice.
Please contact us prior to booking if you would like to bring a pet.

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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shandaken

Located in Shandaken, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Emerson Place Kaleidoscope and Delaware & Ulster Railroad are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catskill Mountains and Catskill State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Empire State Railway Museum and Pine Hill Community Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shandaken, NY

What's nearby

  • Catskill Mountains - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Shandaken Dog Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Copperhood Retreat & Spa - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Belleayre Beach - 11 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 15 min drive - 19.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Phoenicia Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brio's Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Catamount Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bettina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Woodstock Brewing - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly cabin in the Catskill Mountains near Phoenicia/Belleayre/Hunter pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Family-friendly cabin in the Catskill Mountains near Phoenicia/Belleayre/Hunter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly cabin in the Catskill Mountains near Phoenicia/Belleayre/Hunter?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family-friendly cabin in the Catskill Mountains near Phoenicia/Belleayre/Hunter located?

This family-friendly Shandaken cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Catskill State Park and Catskill Mountains. Esopus Creek is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this house was perfect. I loved it. We had a wonderful relaxing stay and honestly didn't want to leave. I was there with my brother moving family nearby and the home was a welcome respite at the end of long days. The house is so cozy and comfortable- it didn't feel like a rental at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin with a well-appointed kitchen and very well located within a short distance of many local parks, restaurants and attractions. The owners are very responsive and were very quick to fix issues. We would love to return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin. Very Well Equiped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Peaceful retreat

The house is beautiful - a picture perfect cabin with all the supplies you need. We really enjoyed the fireplace and porch and found everything we needed in the kitchen. We had a great time hiking in the area and found great restaurants as well. This is a great place to relax and drink in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Wonderful stay!

2 families with children aged 12-15 stayed at house for a ski weekend at Belleayre. Absolutely loved staying in house. Pretty close to skiing. great kitchen area! wood burning fireplace made for cozy evenings. Owner with very quick communication. Overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryn A.

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

Memorial Day Weekend Heaven

huge, clean, cozy, comfortable and modern: the fox den has IT ALL. spent our days relaxing in the wide open and secluded backyard and our nights by the fire pit. the kitchen had everything you’d need for a gourmet meal. books and games and tvs for all indoor entertainment. we had such a lovely summer trip that we can’t wait to book this cabin again for a winter trip. perfect for 30 something’s with dogs, would be perfect for families of all ages. book this house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki B.

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

Lovely Stay in Cozy Cabin

This cabin was a fantastic home base for our ~2week stay upstate. Tucked peacefully away on the mountain side, it felt like we had this corner of the Catskills to ourselves (while you can occasionally see and hear some of the neighbors, we felt like the location all the way at the top of the drive was awesome for peace and quiet. We were fairly close to Phoenicia, and just a short drive between larger towns like Margaretville or Woodstock, as well as a myriad of hiking options. The home was clean and well stocked - awesome cooking/bakeware, pantry supplies, herbs/spices, games, books, throw blankets, firewood etc and generous essentials like towels/toiletries/toilet paper etc for the duration of our stay. Bedrooms were large, with lots of closet space. Hosts were also super responsive for any questions we had. We loved using the fireplace many nights, as well as the large screened porch and appreciated that the unit was dog friendly! The only thing we felt was missing was a bit more furniture outdoors/ near the firepit. Chairs in front of the home were lovely to relax on, but we didnt want to drag them back and forth from the yard, and had wished there was a good outdoor entertaining space, besides just the screened in porch. But we spent most of our time out and about exploring the area, so it did not take away much from our stay!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Excellent weekend!

The cabin was perfect for our stay. Very private and extremely well maintained. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S.

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

Ski stay

We had a great stay at this cabin. We got there late on a cold night and it was easy to find, get in the house, and it was warm and toasty inside. We skied at Bellarye and Hunter during our weekend and both were easy drives. The house was well stocked, clean, cozy, and warm. We love to travel with our dog and we are greatly appreciative of the places that don't mind our furry friend. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary g.

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

Up a Catskill Hollow

Really nice house in a really nice location, fully and handsomely appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Excellent

A real cabin-like feeling, very welcoming. well stocked kitchen , great seasoned wood for the fireplace. Fun time by all. And thanks to the Hostess with the mostest!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksander B.

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

loved it

2 families with kids stayed in fox den cabin for a belleayre ski trip in february. we had a blast. perfect location, private/quiet, near belleayre and phoenicia. the house was clean, well stocked, spacious and very comfortable. enjoyed board games by the fireplace. the owner, Sarah, is very responsive. highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Cozy winter ski vacation

This is a wonderfully appointed and comfy cabin close to ski areas. Great secluded cabin but close to 28 on very well plowed and sanded road. Great for kids and adults. Well appointed kitchen and plenty of places to spread out. Highly recommend this rental!Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Wonderful stay!

We stayed with friends (2 families of 4 with kids age 14-17) for Belleayre ski weekend. Had a wonderful stay at the house!Love the cozy fires, well equipped kitchen and rustic cabin ambiance! The owner is super responsive and communicative. Absolutely loved our time at the Fox Den!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza T.

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

Amazing Christmas cabin vacation!

Absolutely gorgeous house, spacious and clean, well-stocked kitchen, cozy fireplace with plenty of firewood...everything we needed for a memorable Christmas trip to the Catskills. We also had to book last minute because our original house fell through, and owner was super accommodating and responsive! Definitely would stay again if we're back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Our favorite spoy

We go every year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SeanBrodeur

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

Cozy Getaway

We had a wonderful stay on the mountain. We experienced excellent communication with our host. The home was clean and accommodating. We especially enjoyed board games in the sun room. We'd love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHELDON A.

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

Family Friends Foliage Fun

Relaxing and
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

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

Another relaxing weekend

This was our 3rd stay at the property. The home is very clean, well-equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Great Great Place

Spacious, very comfortable. Living space and kitchen very open. My family enjoyed it very much. Beautiful grounds. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou S.

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

Another Great Stay

6 of us, 2 grandparents, 2 parents and 2 twin 4 yr olds, stayed here over the LD weekend. We had all stayed here 2 years ago. Ive stayed in lots of vacation rentals over the years and it is hard to think of a better one than Sarah's place. Many places always seem to lack something. This place has it all. Fully stocked kitchen and pantry- from pots, pans, food storage bags, lots of seasonings in pantry, plenty of coffee etc. Tons, I mean tons of games- both indoor and outdoor. Down stairs playroom for younger kids (Our grandkids especially liked the age appropriate puzzles), sun room, big yard with a fire pit. Plenty of towels. Nothing is missing. Sarah is extremely easy to communicate with. Offered us flexibility with check-in and checkout. The location is a little off the beaten path but that's the point. Still 10 minutes from Phoenicia but tucked away near hiking trails. Lots for all ages to do in the area. Hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris P.

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

What more can I say

We’ve been coming here since 2018. It’s great. Sarah is quite responsive if there is a problem.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta B.

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

Great weekend

House was absolutely gorgeous. We had amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Great mountain cabin

Secluded but not far from the main road, in a beautiful part of the Catskills. Big, comfortable house with plenty of room and different spaces including a great basement for the kids. Porch and firepit are great additions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ria s.

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

"Down Memory Lane"

Our kids were at Fox Den as teenagers yearly for a week of games, swimming, hiking, reading, mountain biking, ice-cream, cooking, ...... This year they returned as adults: “So grateful to have spent yet another piece of summer in such a beautiful environment! After a brief hiatus over the past couple of years, it was so lovely to be around old friends and family in a place we all love so dearly. Walking around the Fox Den and reliving countless memories that we have built together over the years was so so special and I’m incredibly grateful to have stayed in such a warm home! “Such a cozy home! So special to feel like a kid again with all the games, nature, and sunlight”. “Fox Den was incredibly clean, well stocked and so organized (from the extra towels and supplies in closets to the rental information booklet)” “Loved sitting on the porch, reading, and seeing and hearing the birds flitting around”. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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