Location: Shandaken, Catskills, New York, USA
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: House
Beautiful waterfront home on 4 acres with breathtaking views of the Esopus Creek, Broad Hollow Stream, and Mountains. Guests have always been in awe of the beauty of the setting. Only 1 mile from Phoenicia border-3 miles from Village. Secluded to be a great party house or romantic couples retreat, but not isolated as it is conveniently located on a private road off of Route 28.
All the comforts of home with a fully equipped kitchen, cozy fireplace, and an exercise room with two recumbent bikes and fitness equipment. Amenities also include cable TV, hi-speed wireless internet, and a washer/dryer. Each room has TV and DVD, or maybe you'll prefer listening to the rushing Esopus which can be heard from virtually every room in the house.
The lawn is great for sports, running around, or having a campfire. The magnificent 60 foot deck was built for a party and has a section that is covered so that you can stay dry and take a nap outside listening to the rain gently dance on the tin roof.
Shandaken is located in the center of the beautiful Catskill Mountain Forests Preserve and 3 miles from the quaint town of Phoenicia which offers unique shopping, delicious food, and tubing down the Esopus Creek. Minutes away are fantastic hiking trails for all desired difficulty levels ranging from Giant Ledge to Mount Tremper Fire Tower. Only 12 miles from Woodstock which offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants , music and cultural events. The drive there offers beautiful country roads and views. The Catskills offers natures best for all seasons whether it's trout fishing in spring, tubing down the pristine Esopus in Summer, enjoying fantastic fall foliage in Autumn, or skiing at one of the three major mountain areas nearby (Belleayre 8 miles, Hunter 17 miles, Windham 25 miles away). America’s original wilderness is a region vivid with natural beauty, enticing to the senses, and filled with fun.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 01-Mar 31 .. $350-$450/night .. $1400/week .. $4500/month
Mar 31-May 22 .. $150-$250/night .. $ 800/week .. $2500/month
May 23-Sep 07 .. $350-$450/night .. $1400/week .. $4500/month
Sep 08-Nov 31 .. $250-$350 night .. $1100/week .. $3300 month
Security Deposit $1000
Pet Fee .. $10/night
2 Night Minimum Stay Required
Weekly Cleaning Fee $100, Weekend Cleaning Fee $50
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- House Viewed from Backyard - Shandaken, Catskills House Near Esopus Creek, Broad Hollow Streama nd Phoenicia Border
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- Living Room - Shandaken, Catskills House Near Esopus Creek, Broad Hollow Streama nd Phoenicia Border
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- Dining Area - Shandaken, Catskills House Near Esopus Creek, Broad Hollow Streama nd Phoenicia Border
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- Master Bedroom
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- View from the Backyard
Traveler Reviews (30)
INCREDIBLE!
Guest: TA
(Tenn)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11
Review Submitted: 07/16/11
We rented this house at the end of May, to allow our son to flyfish in the area for his high school graduation gift. This house is amazing, and you couldn't ask for a better, more private yet convenient location. My son (age 18) took photos of the house and said he wants one just like it some day! The bedding was VERY comfortable, and we loved the porch out back-great views, lovely breeze, and oh so quiet! The owner was very accomdating - great communication from start to finish. I can't recommend this place highly enough - you will NOT be disappointed if you want a quiet place to relax that's close to restaurants, etc. The town itself is very small and laid back - perfect for a relaxing getaway. If you're fishing, check out Hank Rope (lives near this town) as a guide - so helpful.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A great girls' weekend
Guest: Louise
(New York City)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10
Review Submitted: 09/16/10
My group of friends and I had a great time at Mike's house. It was perfect for our group. Spacious, amazing setting. Morning coffee on the back deck overlooking the river was a treasure for us city girls! We found what we need (and went w/ Mike's suggestions for restaurants and such). Mike was very flexible and helpful!
Recommended for:Girls getaway.
Peace and Tranquility
Guest: DBO
(Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10
Review Submitted: 08/03/10
My wife and I enjoyed our stay in Phoenicia immensely. The property was more than accomodating and quite private. We are both in our early thirties and loved that our stay allowed for us to be secluded in a very beautiful region of upstate New York. However, when we wanted some excitement, we found great exhilaration tubing down the Esophus Creek and ziplining down Hunter Mountain (within 20 min.). The property was very close to Woodstock as well where we did some nice shopping. Downtown Phoenicia also offered excellent restaurant and bar accomodations when we were tired of grilling on our own. The property offered excellent views of the local wildlife as well. We had a great time celebrating our anniversary and plan to return in the future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners.
A great weekend getaway
Guest: Beloose
(NYC)
Date of Stay: 03/19/10
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
My group and I had an idea to get a cabin in the Catskills for the weekend, but didn't have much time to plan ahead. I called a few places, but the owners wanted more time to prepare the house and had to turn me away. And then I called Mike. I assure you, everything you read about the ease of dealing with Mike is well deserved. He was speedy, accommodating and an overall pleasure to deal with. He offered our group an extra night at no extra charge! The house is well-maintained and is equipped with just about everything you could need. Tom and Betty (and their son Fred) were helpful in providing information about the town, places to eat, and hiking trails. Plus, Betty was kind enough to give us a cup of sugar. Our group had a great time and we look forward to our next weekend away from the city.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great place in Winter or Summer!
Guest: KevinTX
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/14/10
Review Submitted: 03/23/10
We stayed 5 days last week and really enjoyed your home. The views of the mountains and the passing Esopus were excellent! We skiied two days at Hunter and snow was wonderful! Thank you so much.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beatiful house and excluse private location!
Guest: ElliottNYC
(US)
Date of Stay: 11/22/09
Review Submitted: 11/25/09
We've rented this house for a birthday party and few things that we were looking for were to rent a large house with an exclusive, private location, not too far and not to close to other neighbors in order not to disturb anyone while we're barbequing and playing music with a reasonable volume, so that some people can dance while others can hear each other while having a conversation. This house can easily accommodate a group of 12 people; it has 4 bedrooms plus other rooms with furniture. Very well maintained, house is located right on a waterfront with a beautiful mountains and nature on the other side of a water stream. Property is pretty large, and people can easily enjoy volleyball, soccer, football, etc…Every room had a TV, one room had an mp3 player which was something we needed to play our mp3s. There is also an internet connection, although we had to reset the power on a cable modem downstairs before it started working, once it did it was pretty fast. Very comfortable beds and linens can’t compare to a hotel, unless you’re renting a penthouse suite. Overall I would rate it a 5 out 5 and would definitely rent it again to host a party close to New York City.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Wonderful house!
Guest: Catskills fan
(Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/30/09
Review Submitted: 11/10/09
We stayed at the house with another family (total of 4 adults and 4 kids) and had a wonderful time. The house is spacious and comfortable with lots of different areas for folks to hang out in (including a fabulous deck). The property is fabulous- a huge lawn with fire pit and access to a side creek that is wonderful for wading and rock-skimming. There is a ton to do in the area--- swimming, hiking, historic sites and lovely towns to visit. Finally, Mike was lovely to do business with! We highly recommend it!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Better Than Advertised!
Guest: hikeswithdogs
(south salem NY)
Date of Stay: 09/21/09
Review Submitted: 10/08/09
Everything was as promised! We had a wonderful 5 days -(my husband and I (in our 50's) and our 2 golden retrievers. Plenty of room and privacy, a great wraparound deck to relax after a long day of hiking - one day a bald eagle landed right in the back yard - what a treat! Mike was so welcoming, and suggested a great hike for us and the dogs. The bed was super comfortable, and everything you needed was in the (BIG!) house - great gas grill, and everything "worked" ! Really a pleasure - I've already recommended this vacation home to friends, and plan on returning for sure!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Better Than Advertised!
Guest: hikeswithdogs
(south salem NY)
Date of Stay: 09/21/09
Review Submitted: 10/06/09
Great house, huge yard, and everything as promised! We stayed for 4 nights at the end of Sept-my husband and I (in our 50's) and our 2 golden retrievers. We're hikers, and Mike(so welcoming and helpful!) had some good hiking suggestions for us. The wraparound deck was a fantastic place to relax after a long day on the trails. One day a bald eagle flew down and perched on a tree very close by - what a treat! I've already recommended this house to friends, and look forward to staying here again. Very comfortable bed, gas grill a great extra. Definitely ALL the conveniences included! Big house, lots of privacy!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children.
Great house and amazing setting!
Guest: Disappointed Renter
(New York)
Date of Stay: 10/03/09
Review Submitted: 10/06/09
We stayed at Mike's house for two nights in October 2009. We were two families with 5 little kids, and everyone had a great time. The house itself is beautiful and comfortable. There was everything we needed, including linens, towels and fully stocked kitchen. The family room downstairs was great for us, as we piled kids on two full beds and they were happy to sleep, play games (available in the house), watch TV and play the piano in their own space. They also loved playing on the huge lawn outside. The house is located in a perfect spot. It's quiet and secluded, but still very close to Phoenica and Woodstock (~20 min, I think). Two creeks border the property and the hills of Catskills are all around. We enjoyed the foliage colors, but I can imagine the place is as amazing during all other seasons. There's so much to do: great hikes, kayaking, cool shops and restaurants, skiing in the winter. We'll try to be back to check all this out! Lasty, Mike is a great host, very willing to help and easy to communicate with. Thanks for the great weekend!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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