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Orenda Catskill Retreat; Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Skiing & Views

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A wooden interior with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living area with wooden beams, a large sliding glass door leading outside, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A cozy lodge interior with wooden walls, a stone fireplace, and multiple seating areas.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window overlooking a scenic landscape.
A spacious wooden interior with a central staircase, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Catskill State Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Big Indian, NY
  • Place, Catskill State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Mountain
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

7 Twin Beds

+3
7 Single Beds

Corner Suite

1 Double Bed

Corner Suite - Lower Level

1 Double Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Middle Suite

1 Double Bed

Murphy Room

1 Double Bed

Murphy Twins

2 Single Beds

Primary Suite 1

1 Double Bed

Primary Suite 2

1 Double Bed

Twin Beds - Lower Level

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom Corner & Middle Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom Lower Level Corner & Twin Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom Main Floor Kitchen Area

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Main Floor Murphy Room Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom Main Floor Murphy Room Twin Room

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom Primary Suite 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Primary Suite 2 & Loft

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Arkville

Located in Arkville, this holiday home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Belleayre Mountain Ski Center and Copperhood Retreat & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Catskill State Park and Plattekill State Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Pine Hill Community Center and Delaware & Ulster Railroad. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Big Indian, NY

What's nearby

  • Catskill State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 44 min drive - 63.1 km
  • Windham Mountain Resort - 54 min drive - 70.5 km
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 59 min drive - 73.8 km

Restaurants

  • Sunset Lodge
  • ‪Folsom Point Provisions - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dandelion - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Oda Wine Garden - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tomato Tomahto - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Orenda Catskill Retreat; Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Skiing & Views have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Orenda Catskill Retreat; Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Skiing & Views?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Orenda Catskill Retreat; Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Skiing & Views on 11 Jan 2027 start from AU$3,682, 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.

Is Orenda Catskill Retreat; Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Skiing & Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orenda Catskill Retreat; Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Skiing & Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Orenda Catskill Retreat; Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Skiing & Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orenda Catskill Retreat; Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Skiing & Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Orenda Catskill Retreat; Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Skiing & Views located?

This family-friendly Arkville holiday home is located in the mountains, steps from Catskill State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pine Hill Community Center and Belleayre Beach. Delaware & Ulster Railroad and Esopus Creek are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a week with a three generation family and had a wonderful time. We love watching the hummingbirds and the flower garden while drinking our morning coffee and sitting outside and watching the weather roll over the mountains. Pool, hot tub and lots of outdoor space were ideal for the kids (and adults) and first floor bedroom bathroom and recreation area was ideal for grandparents with limited mobility. Also loved the sauna. There were a couple minor maintenance issues that did not meaningfully detract from our experience, and Maria took care of them immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

18 of us, ages 3 to 88 stayed here for a week with plenty of space, even when it came to daytime naps. It was a treat to all fit around the dining table, and to have several places, inside and out, to congregate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you, Doug! We love hosting groups that bring positive and loving energy to the home, and your group did just that. We hope to host you again in the near future. You are always welcome at Orenda.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation!

A group of 11 of us came together for a family vacation with family members from France, Italy, Idaho and New York City. The house could have accommodated some 20 of us so everyone had their own rooms. The layout worked perfectly with the pool and hot tub getting a lot of use. The outdoor space is comfortable and is perfect for meals, reading, visiting and game playing. The nearby towns provided us with good shopping, restaurants and ice cream when we ventured out. The rolling hills and views reminded us of Tuscany. In all a perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

I got called nasty..

I rented this home in May 2018 for my husband's birthday. I thought the HEATED pool would be open because it is clearly stated on the website that the pool is open in Spring, Summer and Fall (You can check and verify). A few weeks after renting, I messaged owner to make sure about it. He said pool wont be in use because the property is under snow, "in May". He even sent me a photo of the home under snow however, very obviously, photo was from winter as it was around 60 degrees at the time the messages were exchanged and over 80 degrees during our stay in Big Indian. (You can check weather forecast websites and verify). I told the owner that he should fulfill his responsibilities as promised: The pool is heated and the weather is perfectly fine for a heated pool. He replied with an angry "email" and CALLED ME NASTY just because told him to open the pool for us. He emailed me instead of messaging because he did not want vrbo to see his uncivil messages.(I just forwarded that email to vrbo so they can see it) Irresponsible, arrogant and extremely rude owner. DO NOT RENT THIS HOME. (He advised us to use a nearby public pool... If I wanted to go to a public pool I would not rent this home in the first place.) More importantly, I am pregnant and getting called nasty was the last thing I wanted to hear from a person.I had an exceptionally unpleasant experience and I do not want you to have the same. There are plenty of homes on vrbo with reasonable owners, just go with them. Owner never accepted a cancellation. I never asked for any refund because I did not wanted to get called nasty again. It would not worth any money. Lastly, I already have a big home. The only reason of renting this home was the heated pool. All the money I spent on this home and the pool accessories/decorations I bought for the birthday were gone to waste.(I myself paid for everything, did not get a dime from my guests) Also, the cushions of the outdoor furniture set was missing so we could not use it as well. EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED. STAY AWAY.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Unfortunately this renter was not understanding of the fact that we had a late snow season on the mountain where our house resides and there was no possible way to open the pool when there was still snow on the ground. More so, we have a pool company that will not open the pool until the frost has cleared for the season, and this didn't happen until the end of May. I, the owner, was never in direct contact with this renter, she dealt directly with my property manager, and I read the communications between the 2 of them and she could not accept any answers that were given and she called my manager a liar based on a picture that was sent to her during his stay the week prior to her arrival. I have the picture which was taken on 4/30/2018, in the meta data of the picture, which clearly shows a few inches of snow on the ground. If you visit the history section on weather underground, pull up the history for zip code 12406 and use the date of 4/29/2018, it shows the weather in the upper 30’s to low 40’s. It was unfortunate that the pool wasn't available for her stay but mother nature cannot be controlled. However, nothing that was said was acceptable and her aggressive attitude just got worse in the communication. We try our best to be as accommodating as possible with all of our guests, but we cannot control the weather, and we do not keep the pool open all year round. Lastly, I called this renter twice and left a message wanted to provide some type of credit for the inconvenience of the pool not being open and she never returned my call.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Summer Get- Away from the summer heat!

There were 17 people in our party ranging in age from 8-76. There was plenty of room for us all. There was no air conditioning except the master bedroom, so you need to be aware of that. The bunk room is where the young kids slept and it was quite warm. We couldn't open the windows in that room because there were no screens on the windows and lots of flies. The swimming pool, hot tub, and firepit were enjoyed by all. We had to drive about 15 minutes to a grocery store, and very little other retail, so shopping should not be a priority when planning a trip to this location. We hung out on the deck most of the time and had lots of family bonding time. We've been renting from VRBO for many years and this location was enjoyed by everyone. The high temperature each day was high 70's, we all had come from much hotter climates, so that was probably what we liked best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and Well Maintained Home!

We spent MLK weekend at this beautiful and spacious home. We could not have been happier - it is very close to Bellyayre Ski, which was a huge plus! We had a bit of snow while we were there and a few of the cars were not able to pull out, but the homeowner (Adam) was kind enough to send someone over to re-plow the driveway. Adam was very responsive and we enjoyed our stay, making great memories with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very beautiful and wonderful place

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic family reunion at Orenda Belleayre Mountain Retreat

My family and I were looking for the perfect getaway to celebrate with our family. We were looking for a place that has something for everyone. There was a pool and hot tub, beautiful home, lots of hiking and beautiful waterfalls to explore. Shopping and great towns to visit plus good eateries! We would highly recommend staying at Orenda and will have years of happy memories! Thank you! David C. Westwater and The Kurtzner Family Reunion
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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