Location: Windham, Catskills, New York, USA (2 1/2 Hours to Nyc; 7 Minutes to Ski Windham)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Three bedroom, three bath house sleeps 4-8 privately, plus double bed pullout couch makes 10. Make that 11 with a kid in the top bunk of the basement bunk bed! House on 10+ acres, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Hamlet of Maplecrest, Town of Windham at about 2,800 ft. elevation, directly facing Thomas Cole and Black Dome Mountains. Private, with enormous wraparound deck. Jacuzzi tub for two in the main floor master bath. Kitchen well equipped for entertaining. House has many windows, brings outside in. Kitchen, dining, living room area face sliding glass doors to deck and mountain views. As you walk in, to the left is a generous great room with wood burning stove, TV et all. Master bedroom, also with sliders to the deck, is on the main floor. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a balcony facing the mountains. Upstairs bath has ceramic tile, tub and shower with large skylight. Carpeted, finished basement is cozy hangout for kids, or extra guests. Basement also has large utility area with washer/dryer.
Set beautifully in nature, there is quick access from the house to shopping, restaurants, skiing, golf, horseback riding, et al. Maplecrest's character very influenced by Sugar Maples, an old resort turned dynamic arts organization, right down the street. CD Lane Park, also within a mile of the house, offers a sandy lake beach, fishing, basketball, etc. Mountain trails accessible from property.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: all hypo-allergenic; no feathers
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace: Fireplace in living room
- Wood Stove: Wood burning stove in great room
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed: Basement has bunk with double bed on bottom, single on top
- Convertible Bed: Double bed pullout in living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: TV in Great room; 2nd TV in basement
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Master bath, main floor
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View: High elevation, spectacular views
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Great yard and gardens; zip line (125 lbs max.); hammock
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: No cats, sorry. Dogs okay, but lets talk.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
STIMULUS RATES for 2009/2010
Winter Season .. Nov 15-Apr 15 .. $12,500/season (plus utilities).
. (2 night minimum) Mid-Week | 3 nights | week | month
Summer Season .. Apr 15-Nov 15 .. $150/night| $650/weekend | $1,250 | $2,750
Holiday weekends .. | $850/weekend
Plus NYS Sales Tax & cleaning fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1987
A crazed entrepreneur from NYC, who grew up mostly in Florida, I built my house in 1987. It's kind of like a beach house in the mountains, in many ways. I needed the sun, the light, the land, the trees and the views. A photographer and painter both educationally and in my downtime, I needed to create a haven for renewal of my soul and spirit, which this house, and its environs offers, just 2 1/2 to 3 hours from the city. Many friends followed me up to the mountaintop, and bought or built, and I've ended up with rich community up there...including many fellows at Windham Mountain, where my family and I ski. I love it so much upstate that I've moved now to the Hudson Valley (my husband commutes to the city), and I'm now renting out my house to other fellow seekers of refuge, because I love the place, have put my soul into the shaping the land, my children grew up escaping into nature there and we are just not ready to give it up. We'd rather share the good karma of the house with good guests, who will benefit in return.
Why the Owner Chose Windham
Windham - (the Hamlet of Maplecrest is in the town of Windham) is the ideal year round getaway from NYC. In the winter, Windham - and Hunter nearby - offer the best skiing in NY State short of Lake Placid, which is very far. And Windham Mountain is an unbelievably well run place, constantly evolving with more offerings, and everything about it is top notch. Spring, Summer and Fall offer each their own glories, including but limited to abundant golf options, endless hiking, biking, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, gardening, antique hunting, flea markets, several lakes for swimming & boating - and there are creeks and other magical watering holes - and the summer also offers a calendar filled of cultural events, day and night. There's much to discover and uncover in the Catskills, with little to no commercial aggressiveness.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The view, the view, the view...and a giant deck to hang out on and suck it in. Adjacent to forests, in the spring, summer and fall, when you are quiet at the house it's like being in an aviary. The house is great for entertaining, and I've done tons of that! I also golf, ski, hike and swim a lot. CD Lane Park, a town park and lake feed by a large stream, is a mile from the house. We walk, ride or drive and hang out there. And Sugar Maples, an active arts colony, is also right there, at the bottom of the hill.
Property Photos
- Taste of the View - Windham House Rental on 10 Acres with Mountain View and Jacuzzi Tub
- Exterior 1 - Windham House Rental on 10 Acres with Mountain View and Jacuzzi Tub
- Exterior 2 - Windham House Rental on 10 Acres with Mountain View and Jacuzzi Tub
- Living Room
- Great Room
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bath
- Kitchen
- Basement
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