Secluded Catskill Mountains Getaway Peaceful Nature Near Woodstook

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Sitting area with free standing fireplace and fire pit

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 3

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Barbecue grill

Parking available

Outdoor space

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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West Shokan, NY

Catskill Mountains

15 min walk

Emerson Place Kaleidoscope

16 min drive

Hunter Mountain

42 min drive

Montgomery, NY (MGJ-Orange County)

82 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1- Downstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2- Ensuite off Master Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

Situated at the end of a private road this beautiful property is like heaven with beautiful streams running around the house. If you feel the need to get away from it all, this place is for you. Located on the top of a hill, this rental is tucked privately away with surrounding forest preserve. You feel as though you are standing right at the top of a mountain, but in reality you are at the foot of South Mountain. Facing the front you have a beautiful view of Hanover mountain, and at the back there is 300 acres of forest preserved by "Catskill State Forest Preserve" in the NYC Ashokan Reservoir area.

There is an attached log cabin built in the early 1900's that is not part of the rental as of now as we are fixing it up. Nobody will be staying in this log cabin during your stay or anywhere on the property near you. All the pictures are of the new addition that contain 1 bedroom with king size bed and two bathrooms (one off master bedroom). The master bedroom is located upstairs, and we also provide a toddler bed. The rental is designed for two people's romantic weekend, but if you have one child they can sleep in the toddler bed or on the couch though it does not open up. There is a wood stove to cozy up to in the winter, but there is also central heating throughout the house.

The beautiful Bushkill creek surrounds the area, and the stunning Peekamoose Mountain Blue Hole is a 15 minute gorgeous scenic drive where you can swim and cool off. There is also a pool in the town of Olive's Lester S. Davis Park which is 5 minutes drive, and also includes a basketball court, pavilion, Baseball Field, children’s playground and horseshoe pits. There is world class fly-fishing at Esopus Creek, and so many beautiful hiking trails nearby. The quaint town of Woodstock is a 25 minute away, Phoenicia is 15 minutes away, and High Falls and Stone Ridge is 25 minutes away. Bellayre and Hunter are two ski areas just 30 minutes up Route 28 through some of the most stunning landscapes and mountains. You are 10 minutes to groceries, a farm stand, bakery, liquor store and cafes serving breakfast & lunch. Great restaurants are just 5-20 minutes away! Emerson Spa is 15 minutes away where you can lounge in their outdoor hot tub or get some relaxing treatments! We give you the contact to a Masseuse that can come right to the house! Picturesque hiking at Overlook Mountain, and Ashokan Rail Trail (5 minutes from our house).

Only 2 hours drive to New York City!!!

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Sylvia

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Shokan

Located in West Shokan, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Catskill Mountains and Esopus Creek, while Mount Tremper Arts and Empire State Railway Museum are cultural highlights. Woodstock Music Shop and Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

West Shokan, NY

What's nearby

Catskill Mountains - 15 min walk
Emerson Place Kaleidoscope - 16 min drive
Hunter Mountain - 42 min drive
Giant Ledge Trailhead - 46 min drive
Mohonk Lake - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tetta's Market - ‬21 min drive
‪Olive's Country Store & Cafe - ‬17 min drive
‪Snyder's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
‪Bread Alone - ‬12 min drive
‪Country Inn - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Catskill Mountains Getaway Peaceful Nature Near Woodstook pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Catskill Mountains Getaway Peaceful Nature Near Woodstook?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Catskill Mountains Getaway Peaceful Nature Near Woodstook?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Catskill Mountains Getaway Peaceful Nature Near Woodstook located?

Situated in West Shokan, this ski holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Catskill Mountains and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Olive Free Library. Esopus Creek and Mount Tremper Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

26 September 2023

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

Catskill mountain getaway

The house was very clean, the property was beautiful, and we enjoyed our stay very much! Lots to do in the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted T., Ewing, New Jersey

17 September 2023

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

Wonderful getaway

Just what we needed- space secluded in nature with the comfort of a warm bed and amazingly appointed kitchen. Our 2 doggies enjoyed the long hikes in nearby trails. A morning in nearby Woodstock and an evening dining at the CIA in Hyde Park made this a great trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

12 September 2023

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

Lovely vacation spot

We loved our stay and our pup really enjoyed the safe space to run and chase the ball in. A beautiful property.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley I., Pisgah Forest NC

3 December 2022

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

Quiet and charming

We loved this place. It was so nice and quiet. Loved hanging outside by the fire pit lounging in the chairs and reading a good book. We were really able to relax and unwind. Beautiful home with so much character.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

gary g.

16 May 2022

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

Beautifully located, maintained and supplied

Great time at a lovely property

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

6 November 2019

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

Warm, serene property bordering park

Home is lovely and a great place to relax. We were provided plenty of wood and kindling to build fires in the wood stove. The surrounding area is completely dark, so it was lovely for stargazing. The kitchen is perfect for cooking meals in.

8/10 Good

Daphne E., Brooklyn, NY

16 September 2019

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

Stunning view of the mountains

This is a beautiful property in a great location. The house isn’t completely available to renters but the upstairs bedroom is lovely and the outdoor patios are great. The inside living area we had access to felt a little dark, but it’s otherwise spacious and comfortable and we didn’t spend much time inside so it didn’t matter. I’d return just to sit on the patio and look at the mountains! (And our dog loved sleeping on the grass.) It’s also just off a nice quiet road that was great for running.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric G., Hyde Park, NY

15 August 2019

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

Tranquil

Relaxing! Our GPS said 39 minutes. We don’t even live in NYC but if I did I would be there every weekend. There was a very comfortable king size bed. It felt like being alone in a forest the green was very lush. We listened to birds in the day and crickets at night. The fire pit was a bonus! I would go back again! I was also impressed with the fact, I came back without one mosquito bite! Even while grilling and eating a steak in the dark.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

15 July 2019

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

Serene family vacation

We had a wonderful 4 day stay with our almost 2 year old at Sylvia’s House. It was clean, spacious, quiet and comfortable. There was a surplus of kitchen equipment, the showers were awesome (good heat and water pressure) and we were able to stay comfortably cool though it is mid July. The area is very pretty, Sylvia gave us a bunch of great suggestions. We went to Marty’s for breakfast, migliori’s farm for some produce and pie(amazing pie), and peekamoose restaurant for dinner one night (highly recommend—good food, friendly staff, beautiful outdoor seating and very kid friendly without seeming like a kids restaurant). Would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J., Brooklyn, NY

5 November 2018

Perfect weekend getaway!

We cannot recommend this cabin enough! We were looking for a home to spend a weekend away from the city with our dog. We wanted it to be remote, but still close to some of the small, upstate towns so we could explore. Sylvia and Gerry's property is perfect for all of the above! It is about a 20 minute drive to Woodstock and 15 minutes to the delicious Phoenicia Diner. The house is cozy with central air/heating with a large, comfortable couch and bed. We were most impressed with the kitchen as it had more than enough pots, pans, appliances, etc for a home cooked meal (Vitamix, Le Creuset, All Clad, etc). And if our pup could add to this review, she would let you know that it was very comfy for her as well as they were kind enough to leave an oversized dog bed for her to lounge on in front of the fire! Sylvia and Gerry were extremely responsive, making booking a breeze as well as helping out with a few questions during our stay. The property itself is located right on a mountain stream with a small waterfall right outside. It was too chilly to enjoy the outdoor areas, but we could see spending an afternoon sitting around the patio. We very much look forward to future visits!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil G.

20 October 2018

Peace, quiet and a babbling brook

We just returned from a ten day stay at this wonderful house, and our visit was utterly perfect. From the moment we walked in the door we knew we made the right choice for a rental. It was easy to find yet secluded; close enough to Boiceville for occasional groceries and gas yet far enough out that there were no sounds except nature, including the soothing sound of a small brook running over rocks just beyond the porch. Such a wonderful sound! We must have sat in silence enjoying this for hours our first night there. This house was just the right size for two adults and our 85 lb dog, Bruce. There was nothing lacking, right down to a dog bed Bruce loved and two bowls in a feeding stand for him. Downstairs is a very comfortable living room, a gorgeous dining table that appears to have been constructed from hand-hewn timber, and a very well-equipped kitchen with more than enough counter space to enjoy cooking our meals. Which is important since bringing our dog on vacation means no dining out. Rounding out the downstairs is a full bath with full size washer and dryer. Upstairs is a bedroom and another full bathroom. We could not have been happier. Outside was also as good as it gets. Most afternoons when we returned from hiking we enjoyed sitting on the front porch listening to the sounds of nature. Beyond the porch, in the yard, is a nice sized sitting area with plenty of seating and a raised fire pit. And very starry nights! Because the house sits back from the main road, which is itself a quiet country road, there is no light pollution or traffic to distract from the business of relaxing and enjoying the crisp mountain air. Breakfast in this area allowed us to enjoy the slowly turning autumn colors brushed lightly on the mountainside across the way. As for activities, we love to hike and there are trailheads to very enjoyable hikes as close as 10-15 minutes down the road. Because of the proximity to the 28-28A junction, pretty much all of the great Catskills trails were easy to access. Though we probably would have preferred a little less rain (I think 3 rainy days), we were so comfortable in this house it really didn’t matter (and it meant the area’s falls were high). I’ve been vacationing in the Catskills for more than 25 years, always renting a house for a week or two, and this may well be my favorite! All of the loving touches, including the little statues here and there on the grounds, made us feel right at home.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew B.

19 September 2018

Love it

Great weekend we loved !!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

14 August 2018

This house is beautiful and the setting peaceful

This is a wonderful home -- warm and homelike. The location is terrific- very private but near lots of interesting and fun areas. The house had everything we needed, it was clean and comfortable. We will definitely be going back!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

18 July 2018

Wonderful house

A wonderful spot for a weekend get-away. Beautiful home with lots of indoor and outdoor space, grill, well-stocked kitchen with lots of cooking utensils/pots/pans in a great location near lots of hiking and other activities.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene M., New York, NY

24 October 2017

Great house in a beautiful location!

My husband and I stayed at Sylvia's house with our 2 month old and loved our trip! As the other reviews mentioned, the house is awesome. The inside has been nicely redone, the furniture is very comfortable and the house is well stocked to make your trip that much more pleasant. We loved the outdoor spaces here, especially the fire pit! The area is gorgeous and close to both Woodstock and Phoenicia. The house is also a short drive to lots of hiking and outdoor activities. We would recommend this rental to anyone and hope to stay here again in the future!

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

10 October 2017

Peaceful retreat

Lovely comfortable home on a beautiful property, miles from main road , but close to main attractions. Perfect for small family or a couple on a romantic get away. Lots of room, fully stocked with everything we needed, rustic feeling and cozy , but modernized. The furniture was comfortable, modern bathrooms, the air conditioners kept the home at perfect temp. Bonus for us was all the baby stuff we could use and not bring from home.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Mirella d.

28 August 2017

Beautiful setting, cozy and welcoming accommodations, such a pleasure to stay here!

I stayed here for three nights, I did not want to leave. The stars were out at night, the fire pit kept me warm on chilly nights, the bed was comfy, the couch cozy, beautiful accommodations inside and out. Close to excellent hiking and the Peekamoose blue hole. Could not have enjoyed my stay more. Would love to visit again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

7 August 2017

Super artists' retreat

My husband and I were so sad to leave Sylvia's beautiful mountain getaway after a blissful week. We wanted total seclusion, and that's what we got. We spent our week drawing and painting and writing, surrounded by woods, a babbling brook and tons of wildlife. There are many delightful spots to sit and soak in the quiet and peace, and there are a lot of fun and odd little finds scattered across the property. We found that if we sank into the quiet of our surroundings, we were rewarded. I was drawing near the deck one morning and looked up into the gaze of a black bear! I shrieked, and he scampered off but paid another visit the morning we departed, almost as if he'd come to say goodbye. We also had regular visits from a doe and her adorable fawn and saw a flock of turkey one morning. We love to cook and reaped a glorious bounty at the farmer's market in Woodstock. Sylvia's kitchen is outfitted with anything you could possibly need to make the most gourmet of meals, and there's a grocery store about a 10-minute drive from the house. The king bed is divine, and most mornings, we woke to the sound of the brook. The new rain shower in the downstairs bath is heaven on earth. There's wifi and Roku, though after the first night, we didn't even want to turn on the TV. If you want more civilization, you can get to Woodstock in about 20 or 30 minutes. We went to Stockbridge, Mass., one afternoon to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum. That was about a 90-minute drive. Sylvia was super helpful and easy to communicate with, as well. All around, a great experience.

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

10/10 Excellent

michele f.

22 July 2017

WE WERE SO SAD TO PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY,,,YET GRATEFUL FOR THE TIME

well... I don't know where to begin on describing Sylvia's wonderful peaceful "beloved" country home..We were 2 city girls who sooooo needed a country getaway and we couldn't have choosen a better place.... from the lighting bug and star show under a clear night sky... to feeling like you were on the top of a mountain... to the outside firepit listening to nature while looking at a deer nearby... to the comfy bed.... well stocked kitchen....great water pressure...nice towels.....great tv options........all things you don't always find when you are renting out....being able to read and eat outside in a few different places that all had a different feel to them.....the ride to town is beautiful.....loved the phonicia dinner.... fresh bread at the store bread alone...... close by to everything you need.... but couldn't wait until I turned back up the hill to our little getaway.... we love the whole area and have used homeaway to rent a few times in the past but have NEVER enjoyed a rental like this...we can only imagine how peaceful and awesome it is during the fall season and hope to be back up soon.... Sylvia the owner is great to work with... so if you are looking for an unbelievable country getaway THIS is the place to book.....thank you Sylvia for sharing your "beloved" home with these two city gals.....

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 May 2017

Perfect weekend getaway

Sylvia was an excellent host and the cabin is as advertised. My husband and I really enjoyed our stay and had all the amenities we could want. The kitchen was well stocked with nice cookware and a pantry with all essential spices. Highly recommended!

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

17 January 2017

Bliss

We just got back from this sweet cabin and can't wait to book our next return trip! The cabin provides such a wonderful escape - calm, peaceful and relaxing - while providing all of the amenities you could ever need. A wonderful kitchen, comfy living room and spacious bedroom (with an outstandingly comfortable king bed). Sylvia was also a delight to work with, and her organized house is truly inspiring. We found delicious restaurants and great hikes all within a short drive, though honestly we rarely wanted to leave the grounds and spent most of weekend just hanging out.

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan W., Brooklyn

7 September 2016

A gem!

We had a lovely stay for Labor Day weekend. The house has everything you need for comfortable stay and the surroundings are beautiful. We relaxed outside, used the bbq and enjoyed the nature of the area. We were two adults and an old dog--not sure who like it the most! Hope to be back very soon!

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

10/10 Excellent

Natasha T.

5 September 2016

Pure Perfection!

Beautiful setting, gorgeous outdoor area. Clean, homey house, nicely appointed. Frankly, it feels quite large given its only 1 bedroom. There was 2 of us adults and a 4 year old. Not sure what we enjoyed more - house with its beautiful surroundings, or the area. Town of Olive has a surprisingly lovely pool and playground. Boiceville, Mt Tremper, Phoenicia, etc all really nice towns with lots to do. Sylvia and Gerry were superb hosts. Hands down best rental experience; we will be coming back. N. T.