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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41500 sq ft
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Explore the area

Wallkill, NY
- Place, Minnewaska State Park1 min walk
- Place, LEGOLAND® New York35 min drive
- Place, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets41 min drive
- Airport, Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Office 1
1 Twin Futon
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
SKY, HIKE, STARGAZE, FOREST BATH, SWIM BY STREAM IN THE SHAWANGUNK MOUNTAIN
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House Rules
Check in after 1:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3-17
RISK FALLS INDOOR OUTDOOR ATTIRE COVERAGE
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
ASK OWNER FIRST
QUIET EVENTS
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
NO FENCE ALONG PARK TRAILS Leash Req House Trained
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: ASK OWNER FIRST
QUIET EVENTS
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Wallkill
Located in Wallkill, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. DM Weil Gallery and G. Steve Jordan Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Testimonial Gateway and Historic Huguenot Street. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.

Wallkill, NY
What's nearby
- Minnewaska State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- LEGOLAND® New York - 35 min drive - 52.7 km
- Culinary Institute of America - 38 min drive - 47.4 km
- Resorts World Catskills - 39 min drive - 54.5 km
- Woodbury Common Premium Outlets - 41 min drive - 75.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min drive
- Stewart's Shops - 16 min drive
- Cup and Saucer - 17 min drive
- Bistro Du Mexique - 15 min drive
- Oyster & Clam Bar - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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10/10
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Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Oct 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kim t.
Dec 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
kim t.
Stayed 53 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sean B.
Aug 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sean B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandra D.
Mar 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another relaxing stay
Sandra D.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leah S.
Sep 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leah S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
CRAIG S.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CRAIG S.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim P.
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura F.
Nov 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away spot
Laura F.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel I.
Oct 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Korey D.
Aug 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Korey D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking house
Susan H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandra D.
Jul 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 4th time at Sylvie's!
Sandra D.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick D.
Jan 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peace and quiet
Patrick D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vincent M.
Sep 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Vincent M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Abby L.
Jul 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NYC Escape
Abby L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kristian g.
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House Surrounded by Nature
kristian g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cora C.
Jul 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded getaway
Cora C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandra D.
Aug 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week of quiet, calm and walks in the woods
Sandra D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacob T.
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to get away!
Jacob T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Theresita E.
May 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Getaway
Theresita E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandra D.
Dec 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second trip to Sylvie's
Sandra D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shana R.
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing find!
Shana R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Nancy S.
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nancy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Sylvie C.
A New York City resident for over three decades, and a home base in Manhattan/Harlem for the last 26 years, the Owner was born and raised in France in the grit of Parisian suburbs. She retired from a thirty-year professional experience in international development. She now works as free-lance photographer. She lived and worked in sub-Saharan Africa for ten years. Upon return from an assignment in South-Eastern Africa, she missed the rain forest wilderness, energy and open skies. This Dream Place was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!
Why they chose this property
One of a kind magical spot in a spectacular, hidden location, exclusive right-of-way to a scenic state park, a spectacular topography, classy landscaping and landmark multi-layered transformative architecture, where converge lots of indigenous cultures, battlefield histories, essential earth elements, wildlife and humankind.
What makes this property unique
The house offers all-in-one lifestyle options, indoors and outdoors: Ideal for academic rentals, sabbaticals, creative arts, media productions, retreats and events, family life, outdoors sports, birds watching, stars gazing, and romance.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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