Mountaintop Log Home Retreat

• Lovely weekend getaway

  Lovely weekend getaway

  • Guest Lisa M.
  • Date of stay 03/29/13
  • Review Submitted 04/02/13
  We spent a long holiday weekend enjoying the light and views in Cameron's home. The exchange was an easy process and Cameron was most accommodating. The house was equipped with everything one could possibly need for a weekend getaway.

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• A Wonderful Weekend Getaway

  A Wonderful Weekend Getaway

  • Guest Kristina L.
  • Date of stay 02/22/13
  • Review Submitted 02/27/13
  If you're looking for a relaxing weekend getaway, and have a relatively large group, then I would highly recommend renting this house! The location is ideal - it's private and secluded, but necessities aren't too far away. We had to run to the grocery store at one point, and it was only a 10-minute drive. Aside from that, we didn't leave the house - there was no need! We spent the weekend by the fireplace and taking advantage of the fully-equipped kitchen for large group meals. A lot of time was also spent exploring the house and admiring the unique decor. There was more than enough room for us to all spread out and read, play board games, nap, etc. A few of us even got in touch with our inner-child (we are a group of 24-32-yr-olds!) when we went sledding and built a snowman in the yard! Cameron, the owner, was wonderfully hospitable and very easy to work with in the rental process. I would not hesitate to keep this house in mind for future weekend getaways!

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• Perfect escape to the Catskills

  Perfect escape to the Catskills

  • Guest Sean
  • Date of stay 02/16/13
  • Review Submitted 02/21/13
  We split the mountaintop retreat between two families of 4, and could not have been happier. The location is remote, but superb- views of the Catskills off the deck with all the peace and quiet one would want. Likewise, the house itself is wonderful. Plenty of space, allowing the 4 children in our group plenty of places to roam. The kitchen is well stocked with everything, from pots and pans to blenders, bowls, plates and utensils (well, except for any kind of non-stick pan to make pancakes!). Everything was in perfect working order, clean tidy and well kept. We look forward to a return stay- maybe next time in the spring or summer to see the mountains with some green on them!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Building Fires & Snowman in a Gorgeous Retreat!

  Building Fires & Snowman in a Gorgeous Retreat!

  • Guest Sarita B.
  • Date of stay 01/18/13
  • Review Submitted 01/22/13
  i rented this house with 10 friends from NYC and it was awesome! i have rented many houses in the catskills for a winter weekend away and most of them disappoint and aren't true to the description and photos. this one is! in fact, writing this makes me weary because i don't want too many to learn about this magical getaway. cameron, the owner, was awesome and attentive...responsive to emails and even us calling on the weekend to figure out how to find the football game on a sunday. there's plenty of space to sleep comfortably and large great room and open kitchen if you like to cook and chill by the fire with friends/family. about 20 mins from bellyaire skiing so easy for the crew of us that did that for the day. it's also secluded so we were really in the middle of the mountains (gorgeous sunsets from the deck) and not bothered by neighbors, etc. none of us wanted to leave. the house is super comfortable and emits an immediate 'i'm at home' feeling. and it was very clean. added bonus: a ton of artifacts and knick-knacks that lead to tons of interesting conversation topics! we all plan to return again soon!

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• The "Catskills Vibe"

  The "Catskills Vibe"

  • Guest Elaine S.
  • Date of stay 08/20/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  “The Catskill Vibe” This house, set in the Andes and Delhi area of the Catskills, is a very quiet, private, secluded retreat, with views of the rolling Catskill Mountains and hugged by luscious trees that sway in the evening breezes. This spacious “log cabin” style house is set on a bluff, with a large deck that invites you to look and relax, and relish solitude, away from any noise and confusion. A “spiritual” relaxation permeates the décor and ambience of the home. The loft ceiling of the living room gives the inside area a wonderful expanse. And the only thing that is more expansive than the living room is the generosity and responsiveness of its owner. In addition, because this house is also the residence of the owner, you will find the house much better equipped and completely furnished unlike some of the more sterile, “cookie-cutter” rentals in the Catskills area.. The kitchen is marvelous, dining area splendid, loft bedroom with a/c was extremely comfortable, top of the line WIFI, extra-ordinary large DVD collection and the working fireplace is absolutely splendid. If you want a true taste of historic Catskills, consider renting this “Mountaintop Log Home Retreat.”;

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• Warm and Spacious

  Warm and Spacious

  • Guest cheyne M.
  • Date of stay 08/17/12
  • Review Submitted 08/22/12
  IT WAS AMAZING!!! The home far exceeded any expectations I might have had. The first thing that struck us (we got there at night so the view and the size of the place was masked in lamplight) was just how warm and personal the spaces were. We were impressed and grateful for all of the tiny amenities that were scattered about the house; too minute and special to include in any online-descriptions. If I'm not mistaken, there is a theme of "unity among faiths" which pervades the entire house: in the art, the decorations, and the figurines. I thought that was really cool, and a great way to show that all guest should feel welcome. Anyway, sorry for rambling, I just really really appreciated this and thought it was pretty stellar. When we woke up, we really saw the power of this home. The view, the downstairs deck, the workout stuff, the doghouse, the garage, the lawn, the adirondack chairs, the view, the VIEW, the lake (we went swimming; I'm a surfer myself; that was my first "small-lake" experience swimming!) and the trees. The books, the DVDs, the places to read scattered around the house, the fireplaces, the beams, the enormous amounts of "easter-eggs" in the cabinets in the kitchen, the instruments in the entrance room, the entire separate home downstairs!, the loft.... I am floored. I plan on staying here as often as possible.

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• Amazing!

  Amazing!

  • Guest Moe A.
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  As you can guess from the title, this home was absolutely wonderful. The owner Cameron, could not have been more helpful. The home itself was very well maintained and very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking to rent. There was a nice little surprise under the deck; a hammock and a bench swing. This further added to the relaxing and "get away from it all" feel that the home perfectly captures. The lake was also quite wonderful and anyone staying here should definitely stop in for a swim.

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• Great weekend in the Country!

  Great weekend in the Country!

  • Guest Rahna j.
  • Date of stay 08/19/11
  • Review Submitted 08/23/11
  A group of us stayed at this lovely home this past weekend and we had a wonderful time! The home is clean, comfortable and a wonderful place to stay when you want a trip to the country. The home is secluded enough from the neighbors for privacy and only a short drive to town. The owner of the home Cameron is super nice, professional and responsive and I will definitely be renting from him again!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Cabin

  Wonderful Cabin

  • Guest AndesGuest
  • Date of stay 01/14/11
  • Review Submitted 01/22/11
  Eight of us stayed here over MLK weekend and had a wonderful time. The cabin is beautiful, well-kept, and has a kitchen with everything you could want. Although it was colder than we had hoped, and so didn't get to get out and enjoy the surroundings, we had a great time staying in. Highly recommended!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Great way to bring in the New Year!

  Great way to bring in the New Year!

  • Guest Michelle
  • Date of stay 12/29/10
  • Review Submitted 01/05/11
  There were five couples in the house for our stay over a long New Years weekend. We had such a blast. The house and the surroundings were gorgeous covered in beautiful white snow. The house fit 10 comfortably, the separate area downstairs was a nice feature. All the amenities you could want were there in the house. We skiied twice in the five days we were up there, there were two convenient mountains to ski at and coming back to the hottub was a treat. The peace and quiet that's hard to find in Long Island was in abundance on the property. It was a great way to bring in the New Year and would highly recommend the house to others.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, girls getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

3 day Holiday weekends are $1,900

Christmas is $2,750

New Year's is $2,750

If booked two months prior to rental and paid in full at time of reservation, a 10% discount is offered.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

8% New York Sales tax

+ $49 house rental insurance (covers up to $1,500 in damage)

+ $165 in cash for housekeeper upon departure