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Lake front cottage with "million dollar" view, close to Bethel Woods

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Front of cottage taken in Fall of 2016
Front porch with view of lake.
Shot at sunset during August 2014 taken from porch
Lake view from front porch showing fall foliage
Back yard with partial view of lake

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Dock
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Smallwood, NY
  • Place, Forest Reserve at Smallwood
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Resorts World Catskills
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake front cottage with "million dollar" view, close to Bethel Woods

Lake front cottage named "Margaritaville" ; 2 bedrooms; 1 bath: L/R with wood burning F/P; sleeps 4, 18 ft long front porch overlooking Mountain Lake; recently renovated kitchen and bath; parking for 2-3 cars behind property; Enjoy the view from the front porch or a leisurely walk around the lake. Short drive to golf, restaurants on nearby White Lake, Monticello Raceway. Cottage located 4 miles from the site of original Woodstock festival and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts off Rt 17B. Cozy peaceful setting with spectacular sunsets from front porch. As this is an ideal place to unplug and and sit back and unwind, please note that certain modern amenities are not available (tv, wifi, AC). Note that due recent changes to lake association by-laws, boating and swimming on Mountain Lake are not available. Please, no pets or smoking/vaping.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 4589977
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Smallwood

Located in Smallwood, this cottage is on a lake. Woodstock Monument is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Bethel Woods Center For The Arts and The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Monticello Motor Club, or consider a night out at The Museum at Bethel Woods. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Smallwood, NY

What's nearby

  • Forest Reserve at Smallwood - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bethel Woods Center For The Arts - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Woodstock Monument - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Resorts World Catskills - 18 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 53 min drive - 72.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Hung - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Colosseo Family Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tilly's Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Woodstock Way Market - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake front cottage with "million dollar" view, close to Bethel Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake front cottage with "million dollar" view, close to Bethel Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Lake front cottage with "million dollar" view, close to Bethel Woods located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Forest Reserve at Smallwood and within 3 miles (5 km) of White Lake and Mongaup River. Bethel Woods Center For The Arts and Black Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anid L.

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

Great Weekend escape from NYC!

The home was lovely and lake views are spectacular. Everything we needed to relax for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Great time on Mountain Lake.

We spent a couple of days in this vintage but updated cottage in Bethel NY. The house has all the amenities of a new place but the cool history and character of a place built in 1934. Steps away from a beautiful lake, sitting on the dock on screened in porch was awesome. You can hike around the lake or just a couple min drive are numerous other hiking spots. Gas grill if you want to cook out as well. Really cool place that I highly recommend. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
Thank you so much! It's a very special place and we are glad you enjoyed it. Come back anytime!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy S.

100

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Hi Vasily- thanks so much for you kind review of your stay at our lake cottage in Smallwood. My family has many happy memories of our stays at this "magical" place on the lake. Hope you will consider another stay in the next season in 2018 which runs from May 1 to Sept 30. Wishing you all the best!! John and Karen Geary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Adorable, quintessential Smallwood house

Loved this cottage for our family of four! Kitchen and bathroom are updated, yet the house retains all of its historical charm. The dock and rowboat were a great addition and made crossing the lake to our family's house fun and easy. We were there during a record heat wave so didn't spend much time on the porch (hottest room in the house). We would love to return in the fall so we could really enjoy it! Thanks John and Karen for being such accommodating hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Hi Laura - thanks so much for your kind comments. Happy that your weekend went well, save the heat wave. Would love to have you back again soon. Sept and first week in October are still open. Last day to rent is Oct 14 as the water is shut off after that. Thx again for visiting our lake cottage! John and Karen
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Hilda H M.

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

Small lake, big peace

We very much enjoyed. staying at this lakeside home. Thanks to limits on power boats, sitting on the dock was quiet and the water calm. The first evening was cool so we made a fire in the real, efficient and beautiful fieldstone fireplace. The simplicity of the home, with no wifi or tv, allowed us to relax and listen to the many birds in the overhanging trees. Thank you, John and Karen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Hello Hilda - we’re so happy that you enjoyed your weekend at our lake cottage and had opportunity to relax “unplugged” for a few days. Hopefully you got to enjoy some of the 50th anniversary events at Bethel Woods of the historic Woodstock festival. We noticed you gave us a one star rating that is actually the “ lowest”rating, which I presume was a typo (?) as we have always tried to maintain our historic 5 star ratings from our guests for last 3 years. Hope all is well and that you might consider staying again next year. John and Karen Geary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

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

week in paradise

My girlfriend, and I had the best week of our entire year at this house. The area is phenomenal, the house itself is cozy and comfortable, and the lake is beautiful. We caught a whole bunch of bass right off the dock, took the boat out and caught some pickerel. what great fishing :). there was a very good vegan pizza place nearby for those who need vegan food., The geary family is wonderful. Upon arrival, we were thrilled by the surprise of a wine bottle, its the little things that make the stay super special. Great music options on the speaker, played santana for 6 days straight. waking up to a sunny lake, taking the boat out, going for a swim, coming back to the house to cook a nice meal, only to go back out on the lack afterward. couldnt have asked for a more relaxing vacation . Thank you for letting us enjoy your piece of paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stacy Y.

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

Great on paper

The view of the lake from this property is beautiful, and it's a great escape from the city if you truly want to unplug and be surrounded by nature. When I say "unplug", I mean it. No AC, wifi, TV, etc., and the house is extremely old. That being said, it does have a charm about it once you adjust...nice books, games, music, totally immersed in nature, the Woodstock feel. We also wish we could have swam in the lake, but there's another one very close by with a nice beach. The Geary family was very easy to communicate with, there were no issues with check-in and the location for us was perfect as we were in town for a concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Overall it was a memorable and pleasant enough experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Amazing getaway

This HomeAway property will remain close to my heart. It was one of the most relaxing getaway weekends that I have ever spent. Before arrival, I had many questions about the area which John was happy to answer. When I arrived, everything was as it should be, and there was a bottle of wine waiting for us. This was a great touch. In addition, there was wood provided for the fireplace, including a fire starting log. The property has a beautiful view of the lake and we spent a lot of time out in the rowboat fishing. We caught a few different species of fish including largemouth bass. Our favorite area was the porch overlooking the lake and we spent quiet mornings and evenings sitting in front of the fireplace. Coming from someone who works in NYC, this was the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of every day life. I highly recommend checking out this cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Hi Michael - so glad to read you so enjoyed your recent visit to our ”Margaritaville.” This place has so many good family memories that it’s gratifying to know others can enjoy as much as we did. Best wishes to you and thanks again for your review. We hope you will keep us in mind for future get always. John and Karen Geary
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very interesting and unique place and I’m glad we stayed here - it was perfect for seeing Phish 3 nights in a row at nearby Bethel Woods - but there are some major drawbacks renters should be aware of. One is that the parking situation is horrendous. The parking area is on a different road behind the cabin and is actually a pretty far walk over treacherous rocks, and the parking area is very small - there’s only room for 2 small cars or one big vehicle. Also, as others have said there’s no AC so the cabin gets very uncomfortable if it’s hot and humid. The cabin is also not well lit at night and the kitchen in particular is very dark so it’s hard to see what you’re doing if you have to cook. However, if you’re adventurous and able bodied and need a relaxing place to stay near Bethel Woofs then it’s worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

natalie k.

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

Connecting with family

This cottage is absolutely wonderful! Made me remember many times at the lake of long ago! Was a wonderful time to just enjoy family and the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

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

Sticky Delectables

Wonderful time had by all
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for choosing our cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Sweet family getaway

We loved our time on the beautiful porch overlooking the lake. Nice, cozy living space. Comfy beds. Well-equipped kitchen. Great games and books. It was a lovely stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
You're very welcome! We are so glad you enjoyed your time in Smallwood.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emily K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pro’s and con’s

Great view of lake from porch with comfortable chairs for looking. Kitchen and bathroom nice and clean. Windows old and very difficult to open. Kayak extremely difficult to get out of basement. Needed a neighbor to help. Needed step stool to reach kitchen light. Back and front walkway entrances pose fall hazards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2021
Thank you for your feedback, Emily! It's very helpful. We are always looking for ways to improve the property and make it more comfortable for our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica g.

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

Magical part of the world

LOVED our time here. There's a frame on the wall here that says, "if you're lucky enough to be on the lake you're lucky enough" and that just about sums it up. It's a very idyllic spot in sleepy hamlet on a pristine lake. We all can't wait to come back!
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Still full of magic

I visited this house as a kid so my hopes were high that it would still live up to my wonderful memories after 35+ years. I'm so happy to say it did. We spent our days at Smallwood beach and out in the rowboat; we spent our nights on the porch and by the fire, teaching our 5 year-old to play Uno (one of many games in the house). This is a great place to disconnect (read: no wi-fi!) and reconnect. My daughter was excited to sleep in the front bedroom which is full of windows that look directly out at the ever-changing view of the lake. In addition to the binder full of house history and local recommendations, the bottle of wine and firelog were thoughtful additions to our stay. The Gearys were wonderful hosts It was a fantastic way to celebrate my birthday and I can't wait to visit again next season!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick b.

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

great

jus wish you had more bedrooms because if you did everyone I told about it wanted to come . Very nice place. will love to do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Hello Patrick - thanks so much for kind words in your review of our lake cottage. After all the joy this magical place has meant to so many family and friends over the years it’s nice to know others have found it to be a fun relaxing spot too. Hope you will consider visiting again. All the best! John and Karen Geary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joy a.

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

Quaint cottage

This cottage is located directly across the street from a nice dock on a small little lake. The location is perfect and is closes to Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center. The lake is located in front of the cottage and the back is very woodsy. The owners were quick to respond to all my questions. Bedding and towels that were provided were very nice. If we are in the area again, we would definitely select this cottage to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chasidy H.

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

Beautiful!

We were in the Catskills to see two concerts at the Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center and really lucked out by finding this property. It’s only four miles from the venue, has gorgeous views and the owner was very easy to deal with. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana D.

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

Great time at lakefront cottage Margaritaville!!!

The house by the lake was clean and comfortable, had everything we needed. We enjoyed the fishing from perfect size rowboat. Thank you very much. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thx for your kind words regarding your recent stay at our lake cottage. Hope you will consider staying again sometime! All the best, John and Karen Geary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia K.

Wonderful time at lakefront cottage

We have spent a wonderful three days at the Geary's cottage. My husband had the best time fishing from the rowboat, and my sister and I just enjoyed the walks around the lake and the luxury of real leisure time. Thank you John and Karen! Lydia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Hi Lydia - thx for kind words in your review of our lake cottage. Hope you can visit us again next season which runs from 4/26/19 thru 9/30/19; So glad you all enjoyed your stay at Margaritaville!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Highly recommend this little slice of tranquil paradise!

We absolutely loved our long weekend staying at the charming cottage, Margaritaville! We found the house to be perfect for our needs, and well equipped. Beds were comfortable and the porch bedroom was perfect for afternoon naps in the sunshine with the view of the lake. A lot of fun was had on and by the lake, fishing, swimming and floating and using the rowboat, a perfect size for 2 adults and 2 kids. Highly recommend this little slice of tranquil paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Perfect get away.

Great location for Bethel Woods shows. Charming cottage with everything you could need. We had a lovely time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your favorable comments on your recent stay. Hope you will consider visiting again. Best regards , John and Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Great weekend

Lovely cottage . . . beautiful location. John was very responsive when I had questions. I would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Quiet, scenic, brings back memories of slower times

If you want to get away from it all, this is a great home to do it in Unbelievable lake view! Great music collection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

chris j.

nice !!

cozy, clean, well kept, would go back if in that area of this beautiful part of the State. could use small A/C unit... was hot but he has fans...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Geary Family

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Owners recently retired and have moved to Florida, and will not have opportunity to use this unique charming lake front cottage as often as we would like and want to make it available for short stays for others to enjoy during spring/summer/fall seasons.

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, surrounded by the relaxing sights and sounds of nature, and an opportunity to unplug, this is the place. Sit on the porch, put your feet up, and enjoy the view. Take a leisurely walk around the lake. And if you wish to explore the area, there are so many options within a short drive. Our extended family has enjoyed this home since 1960; we hope you love it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Relaxing views of a beautiful and quiet lake (no gas powered motorboats allowed)

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