Vacation Rentals by Owner

A great New Year's Eve ...

Guest: mommy... (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11 Review Submitted: 01/05/12

We have rented this house for New Year's eve of 2011. From the very beginning the manger was very helpful, and answered all of our questions and responding promptly to our calls, and E-mails. The house looks just like on the photos and was big enough for us, with 12 adults and 7 kids.... The kitchen had plenty of space for all of our food and for us-spent most of our time in there, socializing... The whole house was full of everything a traveler might need, towels, blankets, entertainment, glasses, plates...... We all had a great time and couldn't stop wondering, how lucky we got with the house...We have rented other houses that were in bad shape or lacked basic things.. Thank you so much for letting us have this great vacation!!!

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Wonderful, comfortable place --a real home

Guest: Superbowl Ski Weekend (New York)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11 Review Submitted: 02/08/11

Just returned from a family (10 people) and 1 dog weekend. The kids were learning snowboarding, the adults went skiing and some went shopping. Everything is so close it was easy to find something to do for everyone. The home is very comfortable, cozy & warm. It has all the amenities you need or could want. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen was great -- we cooked some awesome meals. It was the best place to be for super bowl weekend !

Owner response: Weeping Willow is very close to Belleaye Mountain and accessible to Platerkill, Hunter and Windham Mountains. I am pleased that you enjoyed the Professional Viking kitchen for your awesome meals. The two HDTVs must have made the super bowl weekend memorable for your family reunion.

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

Great Weekend!

Guest: jess (nj)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

We just enjoyed a wonderful weekend at Weeping Willow!! Very comfortable for our friend reunion. Perfect location for skiing and plenty to do for non-skiiers. I bet summer would be great too!!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

The PERFECT Wedding

Guest: Vanessa Coots (Medford MA)
Date of Stay: 08/18/10 Review Submitted: 10/20/10

I can't begin to express express my gratitude to you for allowing my now husband and I to use this home for our wedding this past summer. My mother arranged for a large family reunion there almost two years ago (?) and I knew it was the place. At the time, I wasn't sure if you would even consider it, but since the family reunion had gone so well, you offered us a price that COULD NOT be beat-- and all of this for the familiarity of a place that feels like home! We set up a 40'x80' pole tent in the side yard and used nearby caterers Full Moon Resort. They coordinated all of our rentals and spoke with the owners of Weeping Willow directly to be sure that the tents and tables would arrive and be kept safe. I am so grateful for this extra care for my special day! The owner and the caretaker of the home were both available to answer questions and receive deliveries for the occasion. We also had a 20'x20' tent in back of the house and rented portable toilets (fancy ones) to increase the number of bathrooms. The owners also went out of their way to help us ensure that our band would have the electrical they needed-- which involved lots of work on their part! As an added touch, the owner also bought permanent outdoor string lights to light up the deck and the beautiful spiral staircase on that leads up to the top floor of the house. The wedding had 165 people; We had no trouble at all renting rooms in the motels in Fleischmanns. It was perfect-- everyone was within walking distance so that at the end of the night, everyone walked home in big happy groups. It's a safe and quiet town, and we felt like we had it all to ourselves! Conveniently, my in-laws rented two homes up the street on Wagner Ave, making their walk over a bit of a parade! The Willow tree in front of the house was lit with christmas lights creating an incredible entrance to our affair. I could not have asked for a more beautiful, welcoming home in which to share my vows. What's more is that the house sleeps over 20! So we had a great number of our family that traveled far distances staying right at home with us-- making the whole event a bit of an extended family reunion. After the wedding reception, dinner and dancing were over (around 11pm) we all sat around the enjoying the crackle of the fire in the portable fire pit in the backyard. It was a dream. Thank you for all of your support and for helping to make my dream wedding come true!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: Dave Sosa (Bronx, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/21/10

My family stayed at this wonderful home for 4TH of July weekend 2009. There was a total of 20 of us and there was absolutely no issues with space. The house speaks for itself as you can see by the pictures. The BBQ deck, kitchen, attic and back yard is amazing. Another great aspect of the house is its location. Nice park directly across the street; public pool is about 2-blocks away; nice swimming hole across the street through the park. Water tubing and a cool scenic train ride is nearby as well. This house will not disappoint. Great getaway weekend...we are already reserved for 4TH of July 2010.

Owner response:The Village heated pool is two houses away but the swimming hole across the street through the park is most memorable.

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Guest: Thomas Dullahan (Bayside, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/09/10 Review Submitted: 03/09/10

What a weekend we had! Just wanted to let you know that once again a great time was had by all. The skiing was the best it has been in the Northeast as far back as I can remember. Sunday was even better than Saturday because it was less crowded. Hunter and Windham were both closed on Saturday due to no power so they diverted all the skiers to Belleayre Mountain which made for a packed afternoon on the slopes. It was like skiing on cotton balls. I wanted to let you know that the plow did not come until Saturday night and by that time we had already done his job. Friday night we had a shoveling party and believe it or not we shoved enough for ll six cars to be off the street, it was like putting a puzzle together with the vehicles but it was a lot of fun. The kids were outside in the yard all weekend long when they were not skiing and we even went tubing at Platterkill on Saurday night. Your home is the perfect getaway, inviting, cozy, private, comfortable beds, just a stimulant for fun with friends and family. Nice addition in the living room with the new flat screen HDTV. We were able to watch the Olympics without competing with the little kids and their preferences. Thanks again for your hospitality and it was great to meet you in person. Hope you enjoyed your day on the slopes. The group were already asking me when we were getting together in the winter of 2011 and if I had booked any dates yet for Weeping Willow. I think that says it all.

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Guest: Sonia Yvette (Jersey Cit, New Jesey, Northeastern US)
Date of Stay: 02/20/10 Review Submitted: 02/20/10

Thank you for sharing your home for our family reunion in the Catskills. Your home is absolutely welcoming, comfortable for our group of 22 people. Your choice of historic colors in the exterior & interior complimented the color scheme of the stain glass windows. We were worried about the seating for dinner, but your extra large dinning room table and side buffet table made it possible for everyone to enjoy a dinner together. Your parlor with period antiques allowed us to imagine what it must have been like to live there years ago. The comfort of the floor pillows allowed the kids to enjoy the HDTV in that room while the adults enjoyed the large HDTV in the family room with the comfortable leather sofas. The kitchen was the delight for all "the Chefs" in our family. There was sufficient counter space on the granite counter tops for all the helpers. Your spice rack was divine and your gajet draw had all the things one could ever want but had no room for. We enjoyed your kitchen so much that we only had time to go out to dinner once at the "Inbetween Resturant" in Archville. The prices were fair, the portions were very good and the food was outstanding. The bedrooms were comfortable, the suites were very nice and your choice of antiques matches the architectural style of your home. The attic space was a wonderful surprise with the two private bedrooms and the other beds were nicely placed. The kids loved this space the most. The backyard spiral fire escape was artistically done. My daughter fell in love it and now she wants to get married there next year. The two BBQ grills were sufficient for our group and the side yard provided roaming space for the children and the dog. The park across the street was was an extra playground for the kids. There was a vintage base ball game going on which we all enjoyed. Grandpa said that he liked the front porch and hammock the most since it remined his of the time when he asked grandma to marry him. Our family reunion group consisted of 8 year old to 86 year old and we would recommend it for anyone in between. The swimming pool, just down the street was closed and we must have missed the opening day by a week since they are only open during July and August. We did discover the swimming hole at the end of the park across the street. My husband, kids & dog enjoyed this the most. They caught three fish which we ate for lunch. The drinking water was so fresh and cold that we did not have t

Owner response:Thank you for your kind review. Weeping Willow has been used my many families for family reunions since we started renting it out and we continue to improve our offering in the area of electronics, kitchen gadgets and future basement improvements.

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Birthday Ski Weekend two years in a row and running...

Guest: Amy (Milford, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/22/10 Review Submitted: 12/17/10

We have celebrated my son's birthday at Weeping Willow for two years in a row and are booking our third stay there. We travel extensively, stay in many high end places and are pretty particular about lodging. We were delighted to find such a nice place to return to after a day of skiing in the Catskills.We have often been disappointed with places that looked great in the pictures on the web but turned out to be entirely different in reality. In contrast, Weeping Willow was even better than the photos and description indicated. We went with two other families consisting of 6 adults and 8 children and the house easily accommodated all of us comfortably with room to spare. The adults stayed on the second floor and the children were all on the third floor. There are two separate rooms on the third floor where the two girls stayed while the six boys stayed in the dorm style large room. We opted to cook at the house as the kitchen is extremely well equipped and the large dining room allowed us to all eat together. There were plenty of games to play and a music system to listen to music. The house was warm, cozy and comfortable. The owner was a delight to deal with, flexible, accessible, helpful and accommodating. I would highly recommend this property to a friend or relative (or anyone else!).

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

Family reunions are for laughing and eating

Guest: ERinSTL (Saint Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/09

Four generations of family, sixteen of us from 4 to 92 years old, from the East, South, and Midwest converged on quaint, quiet Fleischmanns in July, 2009. The house was exactly as described (with one exception -- see below): old but very well kept. Den, living room, dining room, a half-bath, and kitchen on main floor. Lots of seating here and there for subgroups. The kitchen was excellent. One of our group was a professional chef, and she couldn't stop raving about the appliances, utensils, and provisions. The dining room has a smallish table, so a large group indoors won't be able to eat all in one room. There are four private bedrooms on the second floor, two with ensuite bathrooms, and two sharing a bath in the hall. All clean and comfortable. Up another flight in the attic are two more private rooms plus a "dormitory" with about six more beds and one more bathroom. Front porch with rocking chairs and a hammock which the little ones loved. Deck out back with two large charcoal grills and lots of wicker furniture and a large table for dining. The only disconnect between description and reality was the bedroom count. Expected seven, not including the "dorm", but there were only six. That wasn't a problem for us, but if you're cutting it close, be aware. The park across the street has tennis courts, a small playground, and a baseball field, where an authentic vintage baseball league played several games (old woolen uniforms, baseball gloves out of the 1800's). Very entertaining. There's a creek on the far side of the diamond. The kids could have stayed all day throwing stones into the water. During our stay, we journeyed to Woodstock for an afternoon and also took a ride on the Delaware and Ulster historic railroad, definitely worth the time. Bring as much of your own groceries as you can. The nearest supermarket isn't near at all. The owner was very prompt with answering email inquiries and also graciously took several phone calls from us before our stay. Though he lives in NJ, one call he answered from the house in Fleischmanns, in the middle of some improvement project. If the description of the property and surroundings sounds like it will suit your group, I say go for it. We had a great time. I'd go four and a half stars if I could.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Teresa Flores (NYC)
Date of Stay: 04/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/28/09

What a great experience. The house was more than we ever expected. I planned a Catskills weekend getaway with 5 of my NYC girl friends. We had such a good time, that we started plans to return in the summer with a larger group of friends. We visited Margaritaville and the Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort had a free jamaican Reggae Festival. We treated ourselves to a nice dinner at The Phoenix, a restaurant inside the Emerson Spa. On our way back to NYC we stopped at Woodstock. OMG...this is a must! We went to Bread Alone Bakey and The Free Wheel Pottery. But the town big news was that Michelle Obama purchased a dress at Woodstock Trading Post on Tinker street.

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Guest: Armando1 (Jersey City, NJ)
Date of Stay: 03/12/09 Review Submitted: 03/12/09

Wonderful experience- a must for anyone looking to getaway. The home is beautiful, very spacious, well kept and well equiped. There is a huge open park area directly across the street from the home with tennis, baseball, soccer, and a magnificant creek, a heated pool appx. 50 feet away- the experience was awesome and well worth a visit. We welcomed the change from the hustle and bustle of the city and are looking forward to re-visiting real soon. There is lots of sleeping quarters, a very large backyard and deck, a very inviting front porch and a kitchen to die for! I highly recommend visiting Weeping Willow. The Romans

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/02/09

Wow!I had the pleasure of staying in your beautiful Weeping Willow house, with good friends and their families for a ski weekend. As soon as you walk into the house it feels like a home away from home, from the slippers, to the comfortable beds& comforters,fireplace,gourmat kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, music docking station, games,dvds,movies etc... You have thought of everything. We will definitely be back!

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Wonderful, Roomy Vacation Retreat

Guest: Sheila and family (Westchester County, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/20/08 Review Submitted: 12/30/08

We and another family enjoyed staying here over Christmas vacation and skiing at nearby Bellayre Mountain, which is under five minutes away. The home could not be lovelier or more charmingly decorated. Even with two families, this spacious home allowed plenty of comfort and privacy. Cooking for a crowd was easy and fun in the very equipped kitchen. We would love to come back here again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Perfect Getaway!!!

Guest: Marisita (Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/15/08 Review Submitted: 11/19/08

What a beautiful home! I had been needing some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and my weekend at Weeping Willow was the perfect getaway! The house is gorgeous, with a perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and rustic charm: it feels like home. The Vega's are beautiful people, always available to offer information on the area and open to suggestions on how to make the house even better! Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend!

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

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Guest: Marisita (Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/18/08

What a beautiful home! I had been needing some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and my weekend at Weeping Willow was the perfect getaway! The house is gorgeous, with a perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and rustic charm: it feels like home. The Vega's are beautiful people, always available to offer information on the area and open to suggestions on how to make the house even better! Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend!

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Family Reunion

Guest: jwray (Carrollton, Texas, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/26/08 Review Submitted: 10/17/08

We had a family reunion with 16 people in Sept. 2008 and there was more than enough room. The house is great with a wonderful deck and a totally equipped modern kitchen which included all kitchenware and over 50 spices for any style of cooking. Although it rained the 3 days, we did not have "cabin fever" due to the spaciousness of the house. Kathy the caretaker was a gem and couldn't have been more helpful on our arrival and departure. This is a great house for either a small or large gathering. Carrollton, TX

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Good family fun

Guest: C. Family Reunion (CT)
Date of Stay: 08/09/08 Review Submitted: 09/01/08

A casual, economical and very functional location for a big family reunion with lots of kids! Growing up with five girls in the family and enjoying good home cooking, the fully equipped kitchen was clearly the prize of the house. Now with kids of our own ranging in ages from 4-18, the cousins enjoyed baking chocolate chip cookies, the comfy hammock and the convenient park across the street. Although the house was old, the owner has made some visible renovations and upgrades. The attic was the perfect configuration and accommodated all the kids. The cousins bonded, told secrets and the parents didn't hear a thing, but knew where their kids were at night. The town of Fleischmanns is rather remote and shabby, hence a daily road trip was in order. For additional entertainment, the entire family enjoyed the following: The Meadows Par 3 golf course just a couple miles west on Rt 28, strolling the quaint stores in Margaretville, Belleayre Lake for canoeing, hiking and picnicking, hike Mohonk and outlet shopping at Woodbury Commons (both at least an hour southeast). With so many kids, cooking at home was the best choice, but we did venture out for pizza at Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta‎, delicious New York style, thin crust pizza with small town prices. All in all, some cherished family memories were made.

Owner response:This old house was built during 1899 and is a Historic Queen Anne Victorian located on Historic Wagner Ave directly across from the Village park. The Town of Fleischmanns, Ulster and Delaware Counties are about to experience a $400 million dollar economic development package when Belleayre Mountain is expanded and a new hotel, spa, golf course and 150 acres of additonal skiing are provided. The best is yet to come. Mariano

Recommended for:Families with young children

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/27/08

What a lovely home! Our girls weekend could not have been better! We have vacationed in the Catskills for several years now and have rented hotel rooms, cabins and stayed at a spa. By far, this was the best experience we have had. The kitchen is amazing! There is every gadget you can imagine, top of the line appliances, and a homey feel. We had a question regarding the television and Mr Vega was only a phone call away. It was a great place to come back to after a day on the slopes. We can't wait until next year!!!

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Beautiful well-kept home, nice area to walk&bike.

Guest: Marion G. (Watchung, NJ)
Date of Stay: 04/21/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

This house has everything, especially if you like to cook. Plenty of room and privacy. Backyard deck is huge-front porch, a delight. Wifi capability is very good, don't bring the little things you may think won't be there(condiments, hair dryer, coffee maker, extra towels,etc)--they WILL.They even have a Margarita Maker!! This house was pleasent, near some really geat attractions (Catershill Falls, Artists' Point, skiing of course, cozy restaurants, Hunter's main street, etc.) Lovely park across the street and lots of history! We had a group of 8 and had plenty of room. Direct TV works great, tons of movies and games. We were there in spring and it property and area were lush, green and inviting. The front porch was perfect for a nap in the hammock. We all had a great time. We would definitely repeat. They don't tell you enough about how nice it is and how clean it is too.

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Homier than Home

Guest: Tom Junior (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 01/19/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

I stayed at the "Weeping Willow" for a family/friend ski vacation for about a week. We all had an AMAZING time on our trip and this home truly accompanied everything. We ended up over-inviting friends and family BUT the endless amount of room inside the Weeping Willow left enough comfort for everyone with space to spare! The Kitchen is beautiful and was overly suitable for cooking ANY meal. Every room was filled with comfort and personality. There were enough bathrooms/leisure areas/bedrooms/etc. to bed an entire army. Everything also seemed to work just fine, water/heat/electricity/tv's etc. The environment and placement is also very comfortable. It's VERY close to the mountains (Bellayre Mtn and others), shops/gas stations, pubs, and much more. With a beautiful forest in the backyard (not to mention the deck and spa!) and a beautifully crafted front porch overlooking a recreational field! Far enough from the city to relax but just close enough to party! I really can NOT complain about this fine home at all. I didn't want to leave as I felt "homier than home" staying at the "Weeping Willow." It was a great experience and I am looking forward to renting this again! -Tom Junior

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Sonia Araujo_HAC116598 (Jersey City, NJ)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/08/07

You will be pleasantly surprised with this house. The kitchen is a dream kitchen. The utensils, pots, appliances are clean, durable and comtemporary. The stove is huge with a grill and great for cooking. There are stools around the counter, where people can sit and talk while making dinner; make preparing meals a family affair. All bathrooms have new, clean large towels of good quality. Beds have new plush mattresses and pillows - great for sleeping. Although the furniture in the living and dining rooms and other areas are antiques, and a little dated, the kitchem, deck and other amenities more than make up for whatever is lacking. All bedrooms (several have master bathrooms) are on the second and third floors. Across the street, in front of the house, there is a huge park, with basketball and tennis courts; there is a lake for fishing, and definitely a great place to play touch football. There are quaint antique shops, great farmers markets; I recomend the banana bread with fresh preserves. Overall, my experience was a pleasanat one, and I would do it again. I recoomend it and the seniors in our group appreciated the quiet surrounding, which is very soothing and relaxing.

Owner response:The furniture in the parlor consist of quality period antiques which have been restored, they represent the period when the house was built in 1899. The family room has more comfortable contemporary leather sofas and HDTV.

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