Relax in this secluded beauty! Just minutes from Phoenicia, skiing & hiking
Our place is 2600 sq ft new home. Completely secluded and hidden among the beautiful evergreens. Great open layout inside and out, fully equipped kitchen with all modern amenities. Beautiful deck is great for BBQ, activities, and a Jacuzzi tub. Perfect for families with kids and big groups. Minutes to ski resort, Tanbark trail, Yoga and the heart of Phoenicia. Wi-fi & landline provided. Guests must sign acknowledgement of Rules and Regulations. Up to 8 guests. Shandaken STR License #2025-STR-AO-139
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Guests will need to sign a rental agreement before arriving
Important information
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number License #2024-STR-AO-139
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Chichester
Located in Chichester, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Emerson Place Kaleidoscope and Brown's Station are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catskill Mountains and Catskill State Park. Empire State Railway Museum and Mountain Top Arboretum are also worth visiting.
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 20 min drive - 31.2 km
Windham Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 43.7 km
Restaurants
Phoenicia Diner - 9 min drive
Bettina - 7 min drive
Brio's Pizzeria & Restaurant - 7 min drive
The Pines - 13 min drive
Woodstock Brewing - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Relax in this secluded beauty! Just minutes from Phoenicia, skiing & hiking pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Relax in this secluded beauty! Just minutes from Phoenicia, skiing & hiking?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax in this secluded beauty! Just minutes from Phoenicia, skiing & hiking on 11 Apr 2026 start from £321, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Relax in this secluded beauty! Just minutes from Phoenicia, skiing & hiking?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Relax in this secluded beauty! Just minutes from Phoenicia, skiing & hiking located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Catskill State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Catskill Mountains and Empire State Railway Museum. Esopus Creek and Emerson Place Kaleidoscope are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
An excellent stay.Lovely house.Lovely location.Close to good food.Great kitchen.Plenty of amenities.Tip for travelers: For several miles approaching the house there is no signal. There is wifi at the house itself.It’s very easy to find even without cell signal but plan accordingly.
Beautiful home, great little town, and very peaceful. :-)
Eileen N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kenneth s.
8 Sept 2018
all great days
wonderful time and would go back
kenneth s.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Kenneth and Edith were great guests. They respected our home as well as the house rules. Edith an avid and timely communicator, kept us on top of her itinerary and concerns. Truly a pleasure to host.
We had a "family girls' trip" to the Catskills in March. The house was beautiful and spacious. We loved the hot tub! It was located in a serene location. We loved going to the West Kill Brewery for delicious beer and lunch overlooking the beautiful mountains, and we had a yummy dinner at the Pheonica Steakhouse.
The house is very nice. We enjoyed the hot tub & outdoor firepit.
Kitchen & all it's amenities is wonderful.
Our only disappointment was a full size bed in one of the rooms when the listing indicated 3 queen beds and 1 king.
Judy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Douglass and Judy were a pleasure to host. They were very respectful of our home and it’s house rules. Communication was easy going and effective. I would recommend them as super guests.
Great spot. Fresh, contemporary, comfortable, and clean in private and centra location. The home had a nice layout and was well appointed with plenty of room for friends and family to spend time together but also find some quiet time when needed. The large deck/hot tub/grill station/fire pit were really great features, the unfinished basement a place the kids could escape to and play and the garage parking for two vehicles was such a bonus convenience, especially on snowy mornings when trying to get to the mountain.
Ryan T.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2021
Ryan was a pleasure to host. He was very respectful of our home, good communication and very helpful. Thanks for helping with Hot tub cover. Come see us again!
This house is beautiful, clean and spacious. I stayed here with my husband and kids and my husband’s cousin and his family. And there’s still space for more people. My husband and I stayed in the master bedroom and the bed is very comfortable. My husband has sleeping issues and a firm comfortable bed is very important for him. There’s also ample space outside for the kids to run around and play. The house has everything you need. Location is amazing. So close to restaurants, grocery stores. And the owner was easy to communicate with. We all had a lovely stay!
Lanie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2021
So glad to hear that you and your family had a wonderful stay. Please recommend us to friends; wishing to getaway in the mountains for skiing this winter. You were a delight and pleasure to host.
We came to the area for my nephews graduation from Onteora high school. We traveled with my two teenagers, my husband, and my father. The four bedrooms and three bathrooms were perfect for all of us, and the house is very spacious and clean. My brother lives in Pine Hill, which is about a 15 to 20 minute drive. We ate breakfast daily at the Phoenicia diner, which is only about 10 minutes down the road. Communication was perfect and everything was as described. I enjoyed having my morning coffee out in the Adirondack chair seating area outside in the forested scene and listened to many different species of birds chirping.
The house was amazing, very clean and comfortable. I would 100% go back solely based on the house. However, their strict rules would make me reconsider.
First they gave us the option of buying insurance for an additional $79 or putting a deposit of $3,500! So we reluctantly opted for the extra charge since we have kids. But at the checkout process they made us pay another required deposit of $500. Overkill!
And as we were cleaning up and wanted to make sure we follow all the rules, we looked at the property book and saw a few items that really made us reconsider booking in the future:
- we must run the washer with all the towels (why do we need to do the laundry for you?)
- we need to run the dishwasher (understood) and we must empty it out placing all clean dishes in the cabinets (who has the time to wait for dishwasher cycle to end the morning you are checking out?)
- we must empty all garbages and use a big black garbage bag in the outside bin, which took us a while to find. Any garbage left in the baskets would result in an extra charge of $5 per bag (seriously?)
Not sure why they charge a cleaning fee when they make us do all the cleaning!
The house is beautiful! Clean, beds are comfortable , master suite is amazing! Great!
We loved it! Weekend getaway with husband and 2 couples. 6 guests are perfect although you can sleep more. We are thinking of returning for a winter weekend❤️
Perfectly located in the Catskills within a few minutes drive from Phonecia! Comfortable, spacious living quarters that were clean and just as shown in the photos! We even got to use the hot tub!
Would recommend again!
Anisha L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Margaret K.
18 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Mmm, maybe not!
Property from road is pretty. Upon closer inspection it needs some TLC and someone to insure every amenity is clean and in working condition. With so many rules and regulations I was disappointed to find a very dirty oven and crusty pots and pans. Upon removing bed linens on check out day, I discovered a soiled mattress pad. YUCK! Not at all what I have experienced at other VRBO properties. One positive, we met some lovely neighbors!
Gisela was great host and had a beautiful beautiful home! We really enjoyed the hot tub after a day on the mountain. Perfect access to Hunter mountain and local stores and restaurants. The pictures of this house don’t do it justice .
Great property for skiing at Hunter Mountain. House has all you could need! We had a group of 8-adults - plenty of beds/warm blankets for cold winter nights, hot tub was fantastic after skiing, house is about 15-minute ride from the check in.
4 of us rode in on motorcycles, we had access to the two car garage which fit our bikes woth no issues. House was beautiful and a pleasure to stay in. Will book again next time we go to the catskills.
We chose this property for the location, size of the house, modern conveniences and we had a wonderful time during our stay. Everything about our stay could not have been better. The house was large, clean, comfortable and very well stocked with everything that we needed......and more, the pictures were true to our experience. The location was perfect for us, close to many towns for exploring and plenty of outdoor activities. Communication with Gisela was great, she answered emails/questions very quickly.
We are looking forward to a return visit.
Nice location and close to Phoenicia. Lots of space for everyone to spread out. Master bed is comfortable but the others not so much. Beautiful outside back area. Nice hot tub.