Notes from the host
Catskills Experience
When you truly want to get away from it all, come experience the wilderness of the Catskills. We're nestled next to 30k acres of the Sundown Wild Forest inside the 300k acres of Catskill Park, 2 hrs from NYC.
Enjoy any of the 3 fireplaces located in and around the cabin after your choice of 8 hiking trails you can take from our doorstep including the cascading pools of the secluded Vernooy Kill Falls. We are the closest A i r b n b to the historic Vernooy Kills Falls and its 300-year-old ruins.
The space
Our comfy cedar shake cabin and its 1000sqf deck are perched above a babbling brook. It provides the perfect balance between convenience and serenity.
Inside, you will find a cozy kitchen fit for a chef and a coffee lover's paradise. The high-speed internet and smart home features will make you feel relaxed and productive. Outdoor speakers and indoor baby-grand piano can supplement the natural sounds of the stream. Free seasonal firewood is provided for the indoor wood-burning stove.
Be it winter, spring, summer, or fall our cabin and its surroundings has it all:
Winter:
Snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snow tubing, skating, skiing, birdwatching, and maple syrup experience (Jan-March).
Spring, Summer & Fall:
Fishing (as us about this experience), hiking, camping, fire tower hiking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, bouldering, kayaking, river rafting, tubing, rail biking, bicycling, wine tasting, beer tasting, cider tasting, farm-to-table dining, horseback riding, tulips festival, pick-your-own fruits, and vegetable experience.
Summer:
Strawberry picking, wild blueberry picking (late summer), swimming at lakes or swimming holes, and music festivals.
Fall:
Apple picking, pumpkin picking, leave peeping, corn maze.
If you come to enjoy the secluded feeling of our cabin and prefer to stay in, these are some of the amenities we have for you: yoga with the birds is available daily on our deck from 7 to 9 am (mat, blocks, and yoga DVDs provided), Horseshoe, crocket, board games, badminton, piano or enjoy reading any of our books about the area.
Ask us about our fee-based A i r b n b experiences:
Fishing, we provide boat and fishing gear.
The History of Coffee Making.
Guided nature walk to historic Vernooy Kills Falls.
Professional family portrait session at the waterfalls or any location nearby.
Enjoy our gear rental from our property*: camping gear, hiking gear, snowshoeing, golf clubs, and fishing gear among others.
On-location games available:
Volleyball; cornhole; lacrosse and bounce wall available; Jai-alai; badminton; paddle ball; frisbee; croquet; horseshoes; board games; puzzles;
More games/activities upon request*:
Kite flying; putting green; hockey sticks; t-ball; pitching machine; Nerf battle; RC car racing archery; shotgun skeet shooting; colonial musket firing; metal detecting; ax throwing.
*Some fees may apply.
Our well-equipped cabin should have everything you want for a perfect Catskill getaway!
THE SPACE
***NEW*** We have added an exciting new feature for your stay! You can now have some fun with our smart home device, use it to turn on/off the outdoor lights, play some good music indoors and outdoors, and know more about the weather and local events! New 2023 we have added a spacious couch and chairs with very comfortable cushions at the back firepit area to really relax while listening to the sizzling fire.
Our house has an open living-dining-kitchen area, 2 rooms, each with a Queen bed. Additionally, there is a bathroom with a radiant heating floor and hot air for steam baths. Unlimited hot water.
There is plenty of space for parking and we also have a playset for little ones.
The Kitchen area features a waffle maker (new feature), microwave, gas stove, induction stove, toaster, air-fry capable oven, popcorn maker, bread maker, 1950's can opener, vintage blender, vintage mixer, and a deluxe coffee maker machine for ice coffee, classic coffee, and specialty teas.
Our house features an additional wood-burning stove to keep you extra cozy on chilly winter nights. A seasonal daily supply of wood and fire-starting service is available. Please let us know prior to your arrival to provide enough time for our lumberjack to get the wood ready for you.
***NEW 2021*** Enjoy our new fire pit on the back patio with views of Sundown Forest and our creek also new to this season is our upgraded 3 burner propane grill.
Guest access
You will have sole use of the house. The grounds and water stream are available for your enjoyment.
Other things to note
For guests that come from the city without a car, transfers in-out may be available for $100 round-trip from the New Paltz bus station; please reach out for more details.
For an enriching stay, some experiences are available on site like "Cafe Connoisseur", a program where you will delve into the different methods of creating a cup of coffee, you will learn at least 4 different ways of making a good cup of coffee.
Full camping gear is available, for more information please reach out to us.
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Hosted by Scott MacScott
