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StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Cedar barrel sauna! Bring your robes!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

StarryPinesCottage w Cedar Sauna Steps to Trails

About this space

Starry Pines Cottage is a newly renovated, 1950s resort cottage that has been brought back to life.

The house features reclaimed wood pieces and local furniture finds alongside mid century modern touches that give it a unique and stylish appearance.

We have outfitted the place to function for small groups and families with a fully equipped kitchen and flexible seating arrangements.

We allow dogs on approval, so tell us about them and bring your furry friend along for a hike.

The location is fantastic, whether you are looking to ski (just 11 miles to Hunter Mountain,) explore shops and restaurants or breweries or go hiking and swimming. Palenville is 15 minutes from everything you want.

Our family including a friendly lab mix lives in themain house is across the drive from the cottage so we will be your neighbors. That said, we respect your privacy and need for solitude and leave it up to the guests as far as interaction goes.

You will have full private use of the entire cottage/guest house which is equipped with bathroom, kitchen, and two bedrooms. You will also have private access to your own patio, fire pit and BBQ. The outdoor sauna is shared with owner but renters have priority and we generally only use if you are out. T

The greater yard, sun deck, and small trail that runs through the property are shared space, please enjoy, and clean up after your pets if they are with you. Can’t wait to have you enjoy this beautiful property!

Other things to note:
Ask host about booking a Reiki energy healing session or other events at StarryPines Studio.
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About the neighborhood

Palenville

Palenville is home to this vacation home. Greene County Council on the Arts and Opus 40 are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Vinnie's Farm Market and Woodstock Music Shop. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at HITS-on-the-Hudson or Kiwanis Ice Arena.
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Catskill, NY

What's nearby

  • Catskill State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • HITS-on-the-Hudson - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 22 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Omega Institute - 50 min drive - 61.9 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 29 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Annarella Ristorante - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Selena's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Deja Brew - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Char's Family Diner - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Noelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was lovely and cozy, with a really well stocked kitchen! We made a great meal, and enjoyed the games and movies provided in the living room. The proximity to Rhinebeck was awesome for exploring. The hot tub wasn’t working super well, but that’s probably an easy fix for the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shahmeer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice small house and wonderful hosts. they were very nice and gave good spots to visit nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

Our family loved our stay at Starry Pines. The location was so peaceful and we loved relaxing in the hot tub and spa. The hosts were fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were great—responsive and helpful. The cabin was in a very quiet, peaceful, and serene location. We could see the stars at night and hear the bird song in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visited Starry Pines for a winter weekend getaway. The cottage was very charming and cozy, and the host was very communicative. Good kitchen and a wide selection of movies and books. Only downside was pellet stove used to heat the bedroom varied greatly in temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kaaterskill Falls and exploring the Catskills communities

Enjoyed all the amenities the property has to offer. Will be visiting this area again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very cute, bed was comfy. It would have been nice if our parking spot and walk from the car to the house were shoveled at any point, the shower head was just awful, and the hosts were hosting an outdoor gathering which made us too uncomfortable to use the hot tub one night which was one of the main reasons we booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2026
Thank you for the comments Remy. We did do a temporary fix on the shower head which needs replacing and that will be taken care of this week. Wish you’d have let us know as we could have expedited but didn’t want to disturb you. Also, I gave notice of the small gathering Sunday Eve upon check in, so you had an opportunity to raise any issues. You unfortunately left the cottage in the biggest mess and worst condition of any renter in 4 years of hosting. Dishes and trash everywhere. Tissues left on the floor. I cannot recommend you to other hosts unfortunately. Seems it wasn’t a match. Wish you the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. We would love to come again

We were so close to our event and it was very easy to get to. Our host are wonderful and made our stay super easy. Lovely little cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little cottage!!

This place was everything we had hoped for!! We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday and we could not have found a better place. The host was amazing and the property was awesome!! We will definitely be coming back!awesome!! We enjoyed everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location, Incredible Host, Unbeatable Stay

We came up here for an extended weekend getaway and couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay. The location really is 15 minutes away from everything! From skiing to restaurants and bars you can find everything just a short drive away. And while you stay at the property, the amenities are awesome and everything is clean and works well! The hosts are incredibly kind and I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in the Catskills

Cabin was cute and in a great location to explore several of the small towns in the Catskills. Very close to the Kaaterskill waterfall/hiking trail! Host was very nice and concerned for our comfort (we happened to be there during an extreme heat wave).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starry Pines Cottage

My friend and I had a wonderful stay at Starry Pines Cottage. We were in the area to visit Levon Helm Studios for a couple of nights. Great communication with the hosts and they are a wonderful family. The cottage is in close proximity to their residence, but we felt like we had our privacy. Super comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, country setting.

Great neighborhood. Good for people that don't want to be way out in the woods. Was here for a family reunion and basically slept here. Would come back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice little cabin

Cabin was nice & clean. Proximity of activities was nice. Sauna was a nice add on. Property a little too close to owner's home. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

This cottage is a great little escape from the city! It was much larger than my NYC apartment so it was great to have all the indoor space amidst the beautiful surroundings of the area. Palenville is a cute little town as well. The cottage was super cleanly and had all sorts of nice touches and amenities. You’ll enjoy your stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 13, 2022
Thanks so much for your stay Matt! Welcome back anytime. In future we will also have a sauna to enjoy. All the best.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to the area for my husbands H.S. reunion and to visit with family. Charming little cottage. The wi-fi worked, but was a bit spotty at times because of the area. The TV was streaming services only, so if multiple people were streaming, it took a while to buffer content. It really wasn't much of an issue for us as we were out and about most of the time. The owners of the property live across the drive as stated in the listing, but they were actually away for a good part of our time there, so it was very peaceful and quiet. The hosts were very responsive to our requests both before and during our stay. We would most likely stay again if ever in the area as it was close to everything we were doing while there.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cute and clean cottage in great location

We really enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable. In a very walkable and interesting neighborhood, convenient to many hiking trails. Communication with property manager was delayed, but there were temporary, extenuating circumstances. Manager was helpful and apologetic regarding slight delays. (An outside floodlight was left on until 11PM -we like complete darkness,) We just missed the new outside sauna. That will be a really nice perk should we return to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2022
Thank you Mary Beth for your stay and compliments. As a parent to a toddler, it is not possible to always be reachable by phone for non urgent matters, particularly between the hours of 8-10pm (bedtime.) Had you communicated your need for absolute darkness in advance we would have accommodated this.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay so peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect peaceful getaway

Absolutely charming cottage and friendly hosts. A wonderful place to take a break from the city and conveniently located for exploring the area, from great hiking trails to sweet artsy small towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damond A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 13, 2025
Thank you Damons!
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