Relaxing House in Catskills Forest Near Pretty Pond - near Woodstock/Phoenicia.

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A cabin with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a snow-covered roof.
A wooden cabin with a porch, steps leading to the entrance, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A cabin surrounded by trees, with a hammock and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a sofa, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a bench and table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Catskill State Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Willow, NY
  • Place, Catskill State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Mountain
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Willow

Willow is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Catskill State Park and Thorn Preserve - Catskill Center, while Mount Tremper Arts and James Cox Gallery are cultural highlights. Empire State Railway Museum and Mountain Top Arboretum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Willow, NY

What's nearby

  • Catskill State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Overlook Mountain Trailhead - 20 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 28 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 31 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 46 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

  • Rhinecliff Station - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phoenicia Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪World's Largest Kaleidoscope - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bread Alone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brio's Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tinker Street Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing House in Catskills Forest Near Pretty Pond - near Woodstock/Phoenicia. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing House in Catskills Forest Near Pretty Pond - near Woodstock/Phoenicia.?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing House in Catskills Forest Near Pretty Pond - near Woodstock/Phoenicia. on 8 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,653, 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 Relaxing House in Catskills Forest Near Pretty Pond - near Woodstock/Phoenicia.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing House in Catskills Forest Near Pretty Pond - near Woodstock/Phoenicia.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing House in Catskills Forest Near Pretty Pond - near Woodstock/Phoenicia.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Relaxing House in Catskills Forest Near Pretty Pond - near Woodstock/Phoenicia. located?

Situated in Willow, this holiday home is steps from Catskill State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Tremper Arts and Esopus Creek. James Cox Gallery is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of our favorite stays ever! The rooms were so clean and beautiful with all the window views of the surrounding forest. The kitchen was phenomenal with every possible gadget you may need and in all forms (glass, ceramic, wood, metal) the outdoor area and lighting was so inviting and warm. I loved all the books and enjoyed reading in serenity. I highly recommend for a peaceful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. Loved the wrap around deck!

Great location! And Michael, the owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you Caitlin, we loved having you! Please visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house with comfortable beds in a lovely quiet neighborhood. Well stocked with kitchen stuff, games, and a cozy stove!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in the woods

We had a lovely week and brought our 2 labs It was perfectly situated near towns and restraunts, yet you felt once home you were nesteled away in the woods House was kitted out well and
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Getaway!

My girlfriend and I were lucky enough to be Michael's first guests and we couldn't have found a more perfect place. The house itself has everything you'll need and loads of space inside and out. Michael gave easy to follow instructions to every aspect of the house and was readily available to answer any questions. It's close to both Phoenicia and Woodstock and yet feels really secluded and quiet. We both highly recommend this house for any getaway and are already looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for the review, Dominic! It was great to have you as guests - we look forward to you visiting again :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house in the forest

We really enjoyed our week here—the house is perfect for a family, and me, my wife and 4-year old son had a great time. The house is well-equipped, clean and very efficiently laid out to make a vacation stay here easy and trouble-free. The pond was a nice bonus (and a very cold swim!). The location is great—close to good hiking, biking, Woodstock, Phoenicia, etc. the wrap-around deck was very nice for sitting outside in the morning and evening. Our dog also enjoyed it-he could clearly smell some interesting wildlife, but stayed close to us throughout the week. We’d happily stay here again, and would love to see the woods in the fall and the winter!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Sean and family were ideal renters and we would very happily welcome them back. Not only did they communicate well with us, and take great care of the house including leaving it perfectly clean, but also, they helped out in ways outside the purview of being renters - and without us even asking them to. Great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

house in the woods

This is a comfortable and picturesque place to stay. The Grogkill community has a wonderful pond. We loved sitting there as well as on the deck at the house just enjoying the breeze and the trees. I went there to write, and got a lot done. We love the area. Michael was responsive to any questions/concerns we had. We are renting here agan we liked it so much.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

The property is wondrous. Surrounded by trees, it is wondrous to look out on from the huge windows. Whenever we left the house to go eat or something, we would stop on the wrap-a-round porch for a minute or two to just appreciate the beauty of the property. Seeing deer wandering around just made the experience all the more better. This was our most relaxing vacation in many years. We truly enjoyed the property and the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful,Cozy,Private.

Clearly met our expectations. Michael was receptive and was always available for any questions we had. The house was equipped with everything needed to enjoy our stay. It was exactly as advertised and that's exactly what we needed and wanted. We will definitely be considering this for a summer escape as well!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Thanksgiving Trip Away

We had a wonderful time at this home. We've tried several different houses for our annual run away and hide Thanksgiving trip, and this has been the best. Enough space for the two kids and the two dogs. Great amenities, rustic but technologically up to date. . Everything we needed to cook our Christmas dinner. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious with plenty of bathrooms. We probably could've brought another couple with us and still been comfortable. It was very very cold out while we were there, so we didn't utilized the outside space as much as we would've liked but the deck and view are beautiful and it is private with out being isolated. The wood stove worked great and provided a great source of heat. The area is great. The pond is beautiful and excellent proximity to both woodstock and Saugerties. The hosts were very accessible without being intrusive. We know the area pretty well already, but they were ready with suggestions for excellent family activities. Hopefully they'll let us come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful getaway in the woods! We really enjoyed out stay. The home is lovely and Michael is great.

The house is beautiful, clean and it had all we needed. It was our first experience witg VRBO but it won’t be our last!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice quiet house in a good central location

My family enjoyed staying at this cute, quiet house in the forest. It is just the right size for a small family and has all the basics for a nice summer stay in the Catskills. It is centrally located to hikes and swimming holes, and the surrounding area is great for long bike rides. The arty decor was our style, and we really appreciated the stash of board games for our child. The nearby pond makes for a fun walkable excursion. Would definitely stay again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Extremely peaceful

This is a lovely place that is well equipped and fun to stay in and an easy walk to a sweet pond and close to two sweet towns.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks you, Helen - It was great to have you as a guest!
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful house in woods, clean, helpful owner

Had a great stay, thank you Michael
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks, Jisk - great having you at the house. - Michael
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Escape!

Fantastic cabin tucked away in the mountains. Great host, clean and well stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you Jason, we're so glad you enjoyed the visit!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Experience!

This is a great house, right in between Woodstock and Phoenicia. Enough seclusion to feel like you've really gotten away from things but a quick drive to all the restaurants etc., that you want to go to. It feels bigger then the pictures show it to be and has all the amenities you want for a weekend away, a well equipped kitchen, wi-fi, Sonos speaker, TV (but we never turned it on) Apple TV, and a wood burning stove that we made a lot of use of on a freezing cold weekend. My wife, son and dog got exactly what we wanted, a few days away to unplug and relax. Michael couldn't have been more responsive or accommodating, and I think I asked enough questions to cross into annoying territory.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you, Zachary! It was great to have you as guests, and we're so glad you enjoyed your stay :-) - Michael
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