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Historic Catskills Cottage w/ Cedar Hot Tub On Top Of The World

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cragsmoor, NY
  • Minnewaska State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sam's Point Preserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • VerKeerderkill Falls
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Cragsmoor

Located in Cragsmoor, this vacation home is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Minnewaska State Park and 6 minutes from Sam's Point Preserve. .This vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from VerKeerderkill Falls and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Shawangunk Ridge State Forest.

What's nearby

  • Minnewaska State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sam's Point Preserve - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • VerKeerderkill Falls - 13 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ellenville Lanes - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center - 35 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dominick's Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sook House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cohen's Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Devil Dairy Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Catskills Cottage w/ Cedar Hot Tub On Top Of The World

***Brand new to VRBO (as of March 15, 2024), but a long time AirBandB Superhost, so feel free to look up this property's 90+ 5-star reviews on that site (same listing title)**

Escape the city for a romantic winter getaway or a weekend with family/friends at this historic 3 bedroom mountaintop cottage in the famed artists colony of Cragsmoor. The house sits atop a dramatic cliff and has decks on both floors--including a new cedar hot tub!--with stunning views of 50+ miles of the Catskills Mountains, Minnewaska State Park and the Shawangunk Ridge. Less than 1.5 hours from NYC.

I fell in love with this house the moment I set foot inside, and I hope you do too. The wood-walled interior includes a book-lined living room w fireplace, 3 bedrooms (2 queen & 1 full), one full bath with a shower and claw-foot tub, and an ensuite half-bath. It's on the National Historic List, and has the perfect mix of old-world enchantment (Dutch doors, wall sconces, tin ceiling in kitchen, wood-burning fireplace stove, built-in bookcases) and stylish modern flourishes (Italian tile bathroom, leather Eames-style chair, super comfy deck-loungers), along with all the requisite necessities, including speedy Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, new dishwasher, Blue-tooth compatible record player, wireless printer, hair-dryer, etc. And the water is great to drink (no sulfer!).

Speaking of water...you can now enjoy a brand new cedar wood barrel-style hot tub with stunning views of 50+ miles of the Catskills mountain range. The water is well-fed and super-clean, and kept at soaking temperature (103 degrees) all fall, winter, and spring. It's a perfect way to start your day in the morning, or end it under the stars.

The house is private and wooded, though not off in the boonies. It has a lovely yard, a newly-graveled circular driveway, and a powerful full-house Generac 22kw generator that starts up automatically should the power go out in a storm.

Also: No TV (but aren't you trying to get away from all that?).

And finally, a little history: Kaatsview is a century-old artists cottage in the historic Catskills hamlet of Cragsmoor, New York. Founded in the 1870s by renowned landscape painters of the Hudson River School, Cragsmoor has thrived as a mountaintop idyll for creative types and nature-loving vacationers ever since. Many of the original painters homes still exist today, and have come to form the backbone of the hamlet’s rich architectural tradition. The cottage was once the summer home of Julia Polk Hunsicker, an early-century artist and model whose likeness graces the works of Cragsmoor’s most celebrated painters, including Charles Curran, Helen Turner, George Innis, Jr., and Frederick Dellenbaugh.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

David Goodwillie

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Historic Catskills Mountaintop Cottage in Cragsmoor Cragsmoor

Historic Catskills Cottage w/ Cedar Hot Tub On Top Of The World Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hilary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 4th of July Holiday
My family and I, along with our pup had a wonderful stay at David's cottage We explored Sam's point and took early morning walks to the local preserve, barbecued at night and watched fireworks in the valley from the deck! The house was charming and the views were spectacular. David is a wonderful and available host. We want to return and experience other times of the year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024