Vacation Rentals by Owner

Lovely Weekend Get-Away in Charming Country Farmhouse

Guest: City Dweller (paterson, NJ)
Date of Stay: 01/06/12 Review Submitted: 01/22/12

This is a charming country farmhouse that was designed with heart, an artistic eye, and an understanding of the import of environmental consciousness. The owner greeted us graciously and provided a tour of the exceptionally clean and quaint home and attached renovated barn (which would be delightful for company retreats, family reunion BBQ's, and country-style weddings, etc). The views are soothing and the atmosphere relaxing. It is highly recommended as a quiet get-way from the hectic city dwelling lifestyle and a refreshing change from typical hotel lodging.

Owner response:We loved having you! Come back anytime to escape the hectic life of New Jersey :)

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

Gorgeous property!

Guest: Jennifer F.
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

My friends and I had an amazing New Year's weekend in the beautiful Medusa Farmhouse. The house is sizable and definitely large enough to accommodate 8 people comfortably and still able to give everyone enough private space. Enjoy the beautiful mountain and lake views and if the weather is nice enjoy the outdoor patio area. Between the surround sound system, rainfall shower head and high end touches we were able to ring in the new year with style. Can't wait to return!

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

Wonderful retreat

Guest: Fred (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

This is the perfect getaway. The house is located near a beautiful lake and waking up with the view on the lake was just amazing. The place is tastefully decorated and has a lot to offer offer (board games, great kitchen, hot tub, and a fireplace). We were there for thanksgiving with a group of friends and we had a wonderful time. Also, the owner is very nice and helpful, she gave us great recommendations and she wants make sure that you have an enjoyable stay. Thanks Angela!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

Fantastic girls weekend away...

Guest: EM (Ithaca, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/28/11

We rented Full Moon for a girls weekend away to celebrate my sister-in-law's upcoming wedding. Angela was there when we arrived and offered a home-made iced coffee and a tour around the property; it was a very welcoming start to a great weekend. The house is warm and inviting with plenty of room for a group to stay. The kitchen is stocked with every appliance and cooking utensil you could possibly need and the linens provided were really comfy. The property is beautiful; the grill is great for outdoor barbecues and the patio has a fire pit to sit by at night. The general store in Medusa is really close and offers lots of local and organic necessities; the owners are friendly and able to offer lots of information about the area. The house and surrounding property is great if you are looking for a quiet retreat to relax and enjoy time with family or friends...

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Very nice place to relax!

Guest: Ruchi (Livingston, NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/10/11

Our stay at this quaint farmhouse was very relaxing! The farm is located in a very small town where everyone is very friendly. We really enjoyed the natural beauty of the area around the farmhouse and especially the nearby hiking trail overlooking the beautiful waterfalls. The farmhouse is located an hour and half away from the famed Hall of Fame in Cooperstown which is a great place for any baseball fan:)))

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

A beautiful farm house!

Guest: katie (Brookly, New York)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

We spent a wonderful weekend at this charming farm house. The house was clean, modern and full of natural sunlight. Kitchen and bathroom were well equipped and the property manager was very friendly and helpful. The view was amazing! It was a real treat for city people like us! We will definitely come back!

Owner response:Thank you so much, Katie and Alex, for the lovely review! Come back anytime.

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

Relaxing and peaceful holiday

Guest: Jam (Hoboken, NJ)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/11

We recently spent three nights in Medusa at this peaceful house for a New Year's holiday. The house was simple yet adorned with interesting artwork. With eight adults, we were all able to sleep comfortably. The well supplied kitchen (as well as meats and eggs from a local farm) provided us with the tools to make delicious dinners. Thanks for a restful weekend!

Owner response:Thanks so much Sarah! We loved having you. Come back anytime.

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

Chic country house

Guest: Carrie (New York, New York)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/06/10

My family really enjoyed our stay here. Lovely home with beautiful scenery. Our dogs loved running around the property. Great hikes and cute towns nearby. A wonderful trip for a long weekend!

Owner response:Thank you so much for coming. We look forward to meeting the baby :)

Recommended for:Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Charming house, beautiful location, great owner

Guest: Wannabe BBQ master (New York)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/09/10

Had a great time with my friends here over a weekend. The time flew by and felt like a long weekend. We made great use of the BBQ, very much enjoyed the owner's iPod, Trivial Pursuit and of course the hot tub. Charming property, beautifully decorated and on a super peaceful road. We enjoyed sitting outside by the fire enjoying the solitude. Location is accessible to waterfalls, lakes and forests, including Kaaterskill falls. The owner was a joy to deal with and I definitely plan on coming back.

Owner response:Thank you so much! We loved, loved, loved hosting you and yours. You were an absolute dream. Come back anytime, we will always make room for you.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great relaxing weekend in a beautiful remote home!

Guest: Jamie (NYC)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

My friends and I stayed at Medusa for the weekend this summer, and it was the perfect reprieve from NYC life! The house is even nicer than it looks in the photos, and the best part is a state of the art kitchen with all of the kitchen amenities and supplies you could ask for to make a gourmet meal! The house was fit with beautiful linens, towels, a gorgeous shower...we made a fire out back and sat around talking for hours. And on Saturday night, there was the most beautiful thunderstorm, which we watched from the floor to ceiling windows while we drank wine and played board games. Lucinda and Angela gave us more activities suggestions than we could handle - we went to a great winery, a swimming hole, and a great restaurant in nearby Windham. We'd definitely go back, thanks for having us!

Owner response:Thank you so much Jamie, for your wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again soon in Medusa :)

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Wonderful Weekend Retreat

Guest: Sarah (Stamford, CT)
Date of Stay: 07/09/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

A party of 8. Sun, rain, wind, and fires by night. Women weekend warriors living and loving life in the country. A beautiful respite from a wearing life. Full of heart.

Owner response:Thank you Sarah! Your poetic review is one in a million, just like you are. Your kind emails over the weekend praising the location and our property were deeply appreciated, especially since you didn't have to. Please come back soon!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Missing it Already

Guest: Lucy and Dave (Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/29/10

This house is not only gorgeous, but the owner and property manager run it very professionally. There were no surprises (except for the barn swallow who got into my car -my own fault for leaving the windows open when I parked near the barn.) We don't have enough good things to say about the property and the house. Our favorite part is the amazing kitchen. We all took turns cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner with the state of the art appliances at our disposal. The walk to the creek was wonderful, and the dip we all took was sybaritic. Did I mention the home is spotless? We are already planning a trip back this fall for apple picking on the Hudson. Thanks again!

Owner response:You and your amazing daughters are welcome back any time. Don't forget that mooshy, chipmunk-loving dog of yours. Thanks again so much for the review and for selecting us. We can't wait to see you again soon!

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

Guest: Ashleigh Walker (New York City)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 12/27/09

Wonderful home with a wonderful hostess! December 24, 2009 By Ashleigh (Mad Hatter Entertainment) (New York, NY) We certainly made the right choice when choosing this property. Lucinda (the property manager) was wonderful, the house was wonderful, and the area was wonderful. When traveling to pick-up more sandwiches and groceries, the locals were so kind! (The wraps from Oak Hill kitchen are delicious. I miss them already.) We actually recorded music (Sami Akbari) while we were in the house with owner's permission. I can't help but think that the beautiful surroundings influenced the amazing music that we made. Thanks Everyone!

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Guest: Chris Campbell (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/28/09 Review Submitted: 10/28/09

The Most Beautiful House!, October 27, 2009 By Christine Campbell (NYC) I had the MOST relaxing stay...the whole house is artfully designed and decorated--from the expansive chefs kitchen and dining room to the amazingly warm, inviting bedrooms, comfy living space with chic wood stove--the whole experience was just heavenly! We bbq'd outside and relaxed by the beautifully planted garden...everything about the place is sheer beauty!

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Guest: Margaret22 (-)
Date of Stay: 09/29/09 Review Submitted: 09/29/09

The house and place was gorgeous! Couldn't believe it. Garden gorgeous. I took a bath in your tub. We went apple picking and bbq'd and drank champagne and just had a ball!! Rooms gorgeous. Fires all weekend. Muffins and pies. I want to back for a longer stay. Unreal. Thanks so much for letting us stay in it. Xm

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Guest: Saskia1 (New York City and London)
Date of Stay: 09/09/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

We had a lovely weekend! Your house is beautiful and homely, we had a very relaxing time. I think there's a good chance we will be back again for a weekend in the fall. Yours is by far the nicest house I have stayed in in the Catskills.

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Guest: John Hegele (Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/27/09

The trip was fantastic and such a welcome change of pace/scenery. The weather was rainy off and on, so we didn't get out to take as many pictures as we would have liked, but it certainly didn't diminish the fun time that we had. Thanks so much for having us and we are definitely looking forward to another trip! Thanks again for everything.

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Guest: Kalyn F. (NY, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/18/09 Review Submitted: 08/18/09

The past 2 years' Fourth of July weekends have been spent in Medusa. The house and surrounding area are the perfect backdrop for a legendary weekend!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/15/09 Review Submitted: 08/15/09

What a treat. What a place. I loved everything. Every room. Every second of the weekend I spent there. It was peace on Earth. Thanks Angela! Your place it truly amazing. You did a terrific job. Can't wait to go back.

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Guest: Jenna Persson (NYC)
Date of Stay: 06/24/09 Review Submitted: 06/24/09

Still trying to figure out how to move in for good. August 27, 2008 By Jenna Persson (NYC) I would not hchange a thing about this awesome house! It provided us with one of the best vacations we could have asked for and even offered us things we never knew we wanted! Highlights are the view, cedar hot tub, awesome kitchen and serenity of eating on the screened in porch and hearing nothing but birds and the breeze. The owner was very thoughtful when designing her home that she shares with us lucky folks and it made our stay very special - so thank you!

Owner response:Jenna! You were a wonderful guest and you can come back anytime. You left the house PERFECTLY clean and didn't break anything. We loved coming home to find the place BETTER than we left it. Thank you so much for finding us :)

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Guest: Colin5 (Queens, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/09/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

Beautiful views, and it's always a quiet and relaxing time at the farmhouse. I've been there at different times of the year - summer, winter, spring, and it's always beautiful and cozy.

Owner response:We always love having you, Colin :)

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Guest: Bernie4 (New York City)
Date of Stay: 06/09/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

Heavenly. We can't say enough about this spectacular property. The main selling feature is that amazing kitchen, the view, and the privacy. We were just two people, but I am already planning a getaway with a group of friends. The owner was great and she did a fantastic job handling our stay. Can't wait to get back!

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Guest: Jenna5 (New York City)
Date of Stay: 06/09/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

Still trying to figure out how to move in for good I would not hchange a thing about this awesome house! It provided us with one of the best vacations we could have asked for and even offered us things we never knew we wanted! Highlights are the view, cedar hot tub, awesome kitchen and serenity of eating on the screened in porch and hearing nothing but birds and the breeze. The owner was very thoughtful when designing her home that she shares with us lucky folks and it made our stay very special - so thank you!

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Guest: Courtney15 (New York City)
Date of Stay: 06/09/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

Best weekend ever! By Courtney (New York, NY) A group of friends and I stayed in this wonderful farmhouse to celebrate my 40th birthday. We had planned to explore some of the small towns and take a nature walk, but we loved the house so much that we never left. The pictures don't lie, this is a uber cool place. We are already talking about when to go back!

Owner response:An über cool place for an über cool gang. Come again soon!

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