Private Catskills Retreat: Pool, Hot Tub & Fire Pit

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Living area
A pool area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.
A spacious living room with a large orange sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a hanging light fixture.
A person sitting by a stone fire pit in a forested area with wooden chairs and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Catskill State Park
Sleeps 84 bedrooms5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Shandaken, NY
  • Place, Catskill State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Esopus Creek
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Mountain
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Private Catskills Retreat: Pool, Hot Tub & Fire Pit

ABOUT THIS SPACE

Tucked away on four private wooded acres in the heart of the Catskills, our renovated 1920s cabin is the perfect place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy nature. Spend your days by the private saltwater pool, soak in the year-round hot tub, gather around the fire pit under the stars, or simply relax in a hammock surrounded by the trees. Although you'll feel like you're in another world, you're just minutes from hiking, restaurants, tubing, fishing, swimming holes, and several of the Catskills' best ski mountains.

Our goal has always been to create a place where families and friends truly spend time together. The cabin is thoughtfully updated, comfortably furnished, and filled with the little extras that make vacation easy. While we've completed many renovations over the years, this is an older cabin—not a newly built luxury home. Like many older homes, some cosmetic imperfections remain, but we work hard to provide a clean, comfortable, and memorable experience.

The cabin features convenient one-floor living with four cozy cabin-sized bedrooms, one full bathroom, and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area.

The cabin features convenient one-floor living with four cozy bedrooms, one full bathroom, and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area. All four bedrooms open directly off the main living space. We encourage guests to review the photos and floor plan to make sure the layout is the right fit for their group.

Each bedroom includes a memory foam mattress, sound machine with nightlight, USB charging ports, and storage for clothing.

During June through September, each bedroom has its own window air conditioner. There is not a separate AC unit in the living room. Because all four bedrooms open directly into the shared living area, leaving the bedroom doors open while the AC units are running helps cool the adjoining living space. Fans are also provided.

The kitchen is fully stocked whether you're preparing a holiday meal or a quick breakfast before heading out for the day. You'll find pots and pans, a blender, electric hand mixer, traditional coffee maker, French press, olive oil, salt, pepper, spices, coffee, tea, sugar, agave syrup, and many other cooking essentials.

The private saltwater pool (open approximately mid/late May through September) sits about 100 feet behind the cabin at the top of a gentle hill, creating a peaceful setting surrounded by nature. We provide lounge chairs, umbrellas, pool towels, floats, children's swim toys and swimmies, coolers, sunscreen, bug spray, bug bracelets, makeup wipes, Poo-Pourri, and other thoughtful touches that help you spend less time packing and more time enjoying your vacation.

Guests have private access to the entire cabin, hot tub, pool, and property. The small additional buildings pictured are private storage and utility buildings. One of them was originally the property's historic outhouse many decades ago and has since been converted into a fun game shed.

Please Note

• This is an older cabin in the woods. While we continually maintain and improve the property, some cosmetic imperfections remain and are part of its character.

• Electrical service in this region is above ground, so brief power or internet outages can occasionally occur during storms. They are usually restored quickly. We provide board games, cards, books, and a battery-powered lantern just in case.

• Cell service can be limited depending on your carrier (AT&T generally has the best coverage), but we have fast Wi-Fi throughout the home.

• During the winter months, an AWD or 4WD vehicle is strongly recommended if snow is expected.

• Parking is available for 3–4 vehicles during the winter, with additional parking available during the warmer months.

• Because you're staying in the woods, it's completely normal to occasionally see wildlife, insects, spiders, or ants around the property despite regular pest control.

Most importantly, we hope you'll slow down, unplug, and enjoy everything that makes this little corner of the Catskills so special.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please load and run the dishwasher before you leave
Please take all trash down to the dumpster at the end of the driveway on your way out
Please turn off all lights and lock the door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2551975vb
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 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

About the area

Shandaken

Located in Shandaken, this cabin is in the mountains. Emerson Place Kaleidoscope and Delaware & Ulster Railroad are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Empire State Railway Museum and Pine Hill Community Center.
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Shandaken, NY

What's nearby

  • Catskill State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Esopus Creek - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 29 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Windham Mountain Resort - 41 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 44 min drive - 50.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Phoenicia Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Phoenician - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Woodstock Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peekamoose Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dandelion - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Catskills Retreat: Pool, Hot Tub & Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private Catskills Retreat: Pool, Hot Tub & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Private Catskills Retreat: Pool, Hot Tub & Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Catskills Retreat: Pool, Hot Tub & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Catskills Retreat: Pool, Hot Tub & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Catskills Retreat: Pool, Hot Tub & Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Shandaken cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Catskill State Park and Esopus Creek. Shandaken Dog Park and Copperhood Retreat & Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

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

June Getaway

A wonderful place to getaway and make memories with those you care about. Caitlin was knowledgable about the area, offering thoughtful and engaging recommendations, and was quick to respond and make sure we had what we needed. We really loved all the amenities and the surrounding wildlife. A relaxing retreat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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Hosted by Caitlin Francis

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