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Træk stikket. Tilslut. Tag en middagsslap i total stilhed. Trække sig tilbage. Skab. Sig ja.

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Et spiseområde med et træbord og stole, et køkken med gule skabe og en stue med en blå sofa og en gyngestol.
En træterrasse med et bord dækket til fire personer, omgivet af hvide gelændere og med udsigt over et frodigt, grønt landskab.
En hyggelig stue med pejs, en gyngestol, et spiseområde med træstole og en reol fyldt med bøger.
Et hyggeligt soveværelse med en stor seng, mange puder, stjernedekoration og billeder på væggen.
Et vindue med udsigt til en svingende vej gennem et skovområde med nøgne træer, et bjerg i baggrunden og en sort genstand på vindueskarmen.

Anmeldelser

9,2 ud af 10.
Fantastisk

Højdepunkter

  • Nemt at smide en vask over
    Et af de få overnatningssteder med vaskemaskine og tørretumbler i ferieboligen.
  • Oplev nærliggende seværdigheder
    Gåafstand til Catskill State Park
7 soveværelser1+ badeværelsePlads til 12 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • Mulighed for parkering på stedet
  • Kæledyrsvenligt
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine og tørretumbler
  • Aircondition
  • Grill

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
West Shokan, NY
  • Place, Catskill State Park
    ‪1 min. gang‬
  • Place, Hunter Mountain
    ‪42 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Kaaterskill Falls
    ‪57 min. kørsel‬

Sovepladser

7 soveværelser (12 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

3 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse 3

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 4

2 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse 5

1 kingsize-seng

Soveværelse 6

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 8

1 futon (enkeltseng)

Soveværelse 9

1 dobbeltseng

1 badeværelse, 1 toilet

Badeværelse 1

Badekar eller brusekabine · Toilet

Badeværelse 2

Toilet

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Køkken
Separat spiseområde
Have

Om overnatningsstedet

Træk stikket. Tilslut. Tag en middagsslap i total stilhed. Trække sig tilbage. Skab. Sig ja.

Den korte og søde beskrivelse:
Vores bogfyldte hjem i byen Olive sover 12 på tværs af tre etager. Der er et fantastisk dæk og nogle søde sæsonbestemte bjergudsigter - om vinteren har du det lyst, at du er i bunden af en skål og bjergene omgiver dig. Vi har et lyst og farverigt fuldt udstyret køkken med alle de nødvendige apparater og alt nyt udstyr, og hjemmet er omgivet af stille bortset fra lyden fra en nærliggende bæk. Stjernerne kommer ud om natten, og du hører måske ugler eller ræv. Nogle dage passerer kun to biler. Der er masser af privatliv, da vi er gemt helt lige på en blind vej, der indeholder en blanding af primære og sekundære hjem. En betagende udsigt og rigelige udendørs rum er i nærheden for at forbinde dig tilbage til naturen. Vores hjem er perfekt til både store grupper eller små, et par eller solo retreats. Venner er kommet hertil for at skrive deres bog og miste deres mobiltelefonafhængighed (skønt der er service !!), male deres mesterværk, tage stikket ud, spille spil og kæbe sammen. Vores seneste sommergæster inkluderede en filmbesætning på 14, der skød deres film her. Kom og slap af. Vi vil meget gerne dele vores foretrukne sted med dig.

De fulde detaljer:
Kom og oplev bjerginspireret stille i dette fredelige lys fyldt hjem op en snoede vej på en bjergskråning, beliggende med udsigt til et par Catskill-toppe. Efteråret er den sødeste tid her - farverne, den kølige luft, ild ved ildstedet med alle indpakket i trøjer. I efteråret er lyden af bjergstrømmen lige forbi kanten af ejendommen stadig dejlig. Birker er synlige fra næsten hvert vindue, og lyde af store hornede ugler, ræve, kalkuner og sangfugle fylder det stille i dette dejlige kvarter på en blind vej. Det er sjældent at høre en bil gå forbi. Huset har flere steder at sidde og læse eller samle sig til forbindelsestid med børn eller din elskede. Der er også flere kroge og kroge både indendørs og udendørs, hvor ensomhed kan findes, selvom huset er fuld af mennesker. Opholdsområdet har hvælvede lofter med skydedøre til dækket og ovenlysvinduer - det naturlige lys er fantastisk hele året rundt! Vi elsker at sidde på den forreste græsplæne i Adirondack-stole eller på det solrige dæk og tage udsigt over bjergene og føle, at vores kroppe slapper af. Nyd familie måltider ved bondehuset, eller spis ude på dækket, hvor brisen er guddommelig og natstjernerne forbløffende! Eller hyggelig op i den færdige møblerede kælder, hvor en gaskomfur gør tingene ekstra velsmagende, og du kan overse dine favoritprogrammer på det smarte tv eller gennemse vores samling af dvd'er. Køkkenet er fuldt udstyret med en stor komfur, ekstra bordplads til drikkevarer eller snacks og en række grundlæggende krydderier, hæfteklammer og redskaber til hurtig og nem madlavning. Der er en gasgrill til din brug også. Om natten er der en ildgrube til forbindelse med hinanden, og huset er udstyret med wi-fi.

Den 3 hektar store ejendom er skovklædt med en let skrånende græsareal foran og har en lille sæsonbestemt strøm gennem den. Huset ligger ved siden af dejlige beskyttede lande til vandreture, bølgende eller skovbadning. Vi har store kampesten til picnic, for børnene at lave bjerge ud af, og masser af skatte fra Moder Jorden: høge-fjer, mælkevæg, bjørne scat, små slanger, chipmunks overalt, klipper, bjørkebark, svampe, lav og naturlige fjedre der kommer op fra jorden.

Indvendigt er huset fyldt med bøger og brætspil, og det er godt til at skjule. Stueetagen har en åben fornemmelse af det, og du kan interagere med kokken, mens han eller hun laver mad. Der er en stue med stor sofa og en hul på 1. sal, der er lukket med franske døre, der fungerer som et soveværelse, hvilket gør det ideelt for to familier eller par at dele huset og føles som om de har private kvarterer. Den splinternye sovesofa konverteres til en fuld størrelse seng med blød topper, og det soveværelse / hule har et armoire til opbevaring af tøj. På anden sal er der tre soveværelser plus et gardineret soveplads, kaldet Nook af vores elskede gæster, der kæmper om, hvem der får det. Med en futon madras i fuld størrelse, et vindue til at fange brisen og gardiner til privatlivets fred er det et sødt sted at gå ned. Skibsføreren har en konge seng og udsigt over bjergene, et soveværelse har tre tvillinger, og den ene har en dronning, der er beliggende i det mindste af soveværelserne for en virkelig ensconced følelse. Hver af de to walkout-kælderens soveværelser har et dejligt kældervindue i størrelse og er virkelig cool om sommeren. I vintermånederne leverer vi keramiske og elektriske opvarmere i kælderværelserne for yderligere varme, skønt gaskomfuren i kælderen opvarmer smukt kælderen. Et kælder soveværelse indeholder en queensize-seng, og det ene indeholder to tvillingsenge. Huset leveres med alle mulige forskellige dyner og dyner, så der altid er den rette mængde varme, hvis det er nødvendigt. Der er også en dobbelt størrelse sprænge madras i huset for overløb gæster. Et par dusin egyptiske bomuldshåndklæder er der til gæsternes brug, ligesom puder og ekstra sengetøj.

Det øverste komplette badeværelse har badekar og bruser, og der er et halvt bad i stueetagen, lige i nærheden af den helt nye vaskemaskine og tørretumbler, som gæsterne er fri til at bruge, med det medfølgende vaskemiddel og en tøjline også. En 10 minutters kørsel bringer dig til IGA-fødevarebutikken, som er fantastisk til at give dig basale elementer. Mother Earth Storehouse i Kingston er næsten den største fødevarebutik, vi nogensinde har prøvet, og det er værd at pitstop på din vej ind ad throwway. Flere lokale nærliggende restauranter i Ashokan Reservoir-området tilbyder pizza, cupcakes, frisk bagt brød og morgenmad og frokost, og Marty's rundt om hjørnet på 28A er det perfekte sted at stoppe i for ting, du har glemt, eller at få en sandwich og en god kop kaffe eller te.

Fra huset er det 23 minutter til centrum af Woodstock, til shopping med naturlige fødevarer på Sunflower Food Market eller til en dejlig smoothie. Sørg for at besøge Golden Notebook-boghandlen - det er ligesom boghandlere skal være. Maverick Concert Hall, en katedral som musikhal, er en smuk blanding af alle typer musik i skoven, inklusive adskillige børnenes koncerter i løbet af året, og har været i drift i 102 år. I Woodstock kan du vandre med udsigt over bjerget eller tage en bid at spise på en af deres unikke restauranter. Fiber Flame, lige ned ad vejen fra Woodstock centrum i Saugerties, byder på en unik kunstfrembringende oplevelse for næsten alle aldre, er en favorit for vores familie og handler om en 25 minutters kørsel. Vi er 18 minutter til Phoenicia, en cool gammel by på Esopus, som er hjemsted for den internationalt anerkendte Festival of the Voice hver august. Fænicien er også et yndet sted at leje rør og rør Esopus Creek. Deep Blue, et lokalt skattet svømmehul er en kort køretur fra huset og en fantastisk måde at blive cool på. Du kan også komme til Pine Hill Lake, 30 minutter væk, da det tilbyder svømning, sejlsport, picnic og fiskeri til 15 $ pr. Bil. Rhinebeck, 45 minutter væk, tilbyder en smuk vandretur gennem Ferncliff Forest og NY Sheep & Wool Festival. I New Paltz, også 45 minutter fra huset, ligger hjemmet til Karma Road - en økologisk vegansk restaurant - og er et fantastisk sted at spise, hvis du ville gå eller ride Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, der løber 22 miles fra Kingston til Wallkill. Gangbroen over Ashokan, kun ca. 10 minutter herfra i bil, er positivt en meditativ oplevelse ved solnedgang. Til sidst er Rosendale, en by, der har det, som venner her kalder 'den virkelige ånd fra Woodstock', en virkelig pæn by at udforske, med et teater, trommecirkler i parken, pæne sparsommelsesbutikker og spisning udendørs med live musik. Skiløb på Bellayre handler om en 35 minutters kørsel, og Hunter Mountain og Ski Wyndham ligger ca. 50 minutter herfra. Vi er glade for at forsyne dig med guidebøger, pjecer og information om alt det område, der kan byde på, men sommetider er de bedste oplevelser de uplanlagte, du snubler over, mens du er på udforskning.

Velopdragne, plejede, loppe- og flåtebehandlede hunde er velkomne til at blive, så længe de holder sig fra møblerne. Katte kan desværre ikke besøge, selvom vi medbringer vores katte lejlighedsvis her for længere ophold, så de med katte-allergier bør være opmærksomme. Der er aircondition, skønt andet end hetebølger i august, finder vi ud af, at nætterne er mest behagelige at sove. I tilfælde af at det bliver og forbliver varmt, har vi loftsventilatorer i nogle værelser samt stående ventilatorer til dit brug. I vintermånederne behandles veje hurtigt og effektivt af byen Olive, og vi har ikke haft problemer med at komme op til huset, undtagen midt i en 9 "snestorm, som også ville have holdt os hjemme i NJ. Hvis du opholder dig i vintermånederne, har vi et plovfirma, der kommer til at pløje dig ud af indkørslen, og vi anbefaler, at hvis du planlægger at opholde dig på lang sigt, at dit køretøj har firehjulstræk eller forhjulstræk på i det mindste. Vores hjem er på toppen af en lang bakke, der hurtigt behandles med salt og sand og pløjes ud ret hurtigt efter storme, da vi har nogle byansatte, der bor op ad bakken fra os. Huset er fyldt med naturlige rengøringsprodukter, og vi er blevet fjernet fra at bruge produkter med syntetiske duftstoffer. Rygning er ikke tilladt. Pejsen / røggas i opholdsrummet må ikke bruges sammen med pejs uden nul, da det ikke er blevet repareret. Vi leverer batteridrevet lys til din brug for at give pladsen en dejlig glød. (Ny murpejs kommer i gang i løbet af 2020!)

Vi er interesseret i at hjælpe dig med at få en afslappende oplevelse, så hvis der er noget, du har brug for eller ønsker, at vi leverer det, der ikke er nævnt ovenfor, så lad os vide det! Hvis du desuden er en organisation, der arbejder for at skabe fred og social retfærdighed for marginaliserede grupper, så spørg os om, hvordan du samarbejder med dig for at gøre dit ophold mere overkommeligt for dine medarbejdere.

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Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 15.00
Udtjekning inden kl. 11.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er tilladt
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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt
We kindly ask that guests refrain from smoking on the property and from using candles in, on our near the home.
Our family has chemical sensitivities, so we ask that guests use our cleaning products which are free from synthetic scents. We provide all supplies.
Our neighbors don’t tolerate our guests using their drive to hike up. Guests must use only marked trail to the overlook and not interfere with quiet.

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Overnatningsstedets nr.: 4556933
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker og førstehjælpskasse
Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig

Om området

West Shokan

Denne feriebolig befinder sig i West Shokan i landlige omgivelser og i bjergene. Mount Tremper Arts og Empire State Railway Museum er nogle af de kulturelle seværdigheder, mens nogle af områdets andre seværdigheder inkluderer Emerson Place Kaleidoscope og Brown's Station. Overvej at tage til Tinker Street Tavern, hvis du vil male byen rød, eller Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA, hvis du rejser med børn. Nyd godt af områdets skibakker med snowboarding og skiløb, og gå ikke glip af mulighederne for skøjteløb.
Kort
West Shokan, NY

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Catskill State Park - 1 min. gang - 0.0 km
  • Overlook Mountain Trailhead - 37 min. kørsel - 39.6 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 42 min. kørsel - 55.3 km
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 57 min. kørsel - 66.0 km
  • Windham Mountain Resort - 58 min. kørsel - 75.5 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Rhinecliff-Kingston Station - 48 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Tetta's Market - ‬20 min. kørsel
  • ‪Good Friend - ‬4 min. kørsel
  • ‪Bread Alone - ‬11 min. kørsel
  • ‪World's Largest Kaleidoscope - ‬15 min. kørsel
  • ‪Woodstock Brewing - ‬16 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Træk stikket. Tilslut. Tag en middagsslap i total stilhed. Trække sig tilbage. Skab. Sig ja. et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Ja, kæledyr er tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Træk stikket. Tilslut. Tag en middagsslap i total stilhed. Trække sig tilbage. Skab. Sig ja.?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Træk stikket. Tilslut. Tag en middagsslap i total stilhed. Trække sig tilbage. Skab. Sig ja.?

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Træk stikket. Tilslut. Tag en middagsslap i total stilhed. Trække sig tilbage. Skab. Sig ja.?

Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.

Hvor ligger Træk stikket. Tilslut. Tag en middagsslap i total stilhed. Trække sig tilbage. Skab. Sig ja.?

Feriested med familievenlig profil ligger i bjergene i West Shokan, kun 5 km fra Catskill State Park og Olive Free Library. Derudover ligger Esopus Creek og Brown's Station ca. 15 derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,2

Fantastisk

Anmeldelser vises i kronologisk rækkefølge og har gennemgået en modificerings- og verificeringsproces, medmindre andet er angivet.
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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 21 af i alt 32 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 9 af i alt 32 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 1 af i alt 32 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 1 af i alt 32 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 32 anmeldelser

8,6/10

Rengøring

9,8/10

Indtjekning

9,2/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Området

8,6/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Family reunion

Enjoyed the area. Thanks for letting us stay.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 7. jul. 2023
Hosting this guest was a pure pleasure! As always, they treated our home like it was theirs, and were super responsive and great to work with on every level. Would absolutely rent to them again anytime in the future
Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed

Shokan retreat

We enjoyed our stay and found the place comfortable and clean. Perfect hang out spot with family and kids. We would return.
Overnattede 4 nætter i maj 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Perfect Weekend Getaway

We had a terrific time at Counting Stars! So many beds, enough bathrooms, beautiful yard and loved the hike up to the lookout! It was a fabulous time meeting up with friends and so relaxing to hang out in the home without feeling crowded. Looking forward to booking this house again in the future!
Overnattede 2 nætter i juni 2018
Verificeret anmeldelse

6/10 Okay

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great Spot - Lovely House is a Little bit Tired

Came for Olive Day 2023. Terrific location. This lovely house is a little bit tired - but the times seeing friends at nearby Davis Park made it just a great stay. Thank you!
Overnattede 2 nætter i september 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 3. okt. 2023
Shepard- so glad you enjoyed your time. We are always welcoming back repeat guests and hope you will become one as well! As for “tired”- ouch! :) We respectfully disagree with that assessment. We love our home and spend lots of time there as a family. It is a home, not a showroom or a business. It’s near the woods and is warm and colorful and inviting, as well as perfectly clean and well loved. We know that our price point, which we have kept consistent over time, equates to our guests getting great value out of their time… instead of a cold impersonal hotel stay, they can relax and relate in a home with spaces for togetherness and time apart. We are sorry to hear you didn’t find that feature of our home to be valuable - our guest book is filled with delightful notes from prior guests who love our vibe. And for future guests who may read your review- I am happy to clarify our vibe :) When it comes to decor, are not striving for perfection in our home- we host families and welcome chidnren and pets and we take great care to strike a balance between relaxed comfort and attention to detail. There is artwork we have created, and been gifted. There are family heirlooms and antique unique pieces that were Chosen for their character. Many novels and poems have been written there, and several short films were shot there too. It’s possible that it speaks more to artistically minded folks? The house was just renovated (spring 2023) on both the basement level, and the main level, including all new floors.. In addition, we have many new pieces of furniture and are constantly adding new kitchen/house gadgets (a great large speaker with great sound and a Kcup coffee maker are most recent additions!) We are always listening to guests’ feedback on specific ways to make our home more welcoming. One guiding principle of ours is: If you are wanting a space to connect with your people and are less concerned with how Instagram-worthy your photos are and more concerned with how you FEEL together, we know you will love our eclectic, book-filled and light-fulled open floor plan space where we have cultivated a truly connection-centered guest experience. We are definitely biased but we do believe it’s a magical home!
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Birthday near Catskills

This house was beautiful, well stocked and spacious. I had a fantastic time celebrating my birthday with friends. We made good use of every part of the house, and the floor nook bedroom turned out to be a popular spot. Would recommend.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juli 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Roomy and comfortable

The home was spacious and roomy and allowed us to spend time together without feeling crowded. We played cards on the large deck before attending a wedding in the vicinity. We also took a hike in the woods. We enjoyed the owners decor.
Overnattede 2 nætter i august 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Peaceful, spacious home

Lots of space to spread out. Fully equipped family home with full kitchen, cooking supplies, etc. It was wonderful to sit outside at night and look at the stars. It is in a small neighborhood but the other houses are not really visible. Do note that you'll need to drive 20 - 30 min to get to stores, restaurants, etc.
Overnattede 3 nætter i august 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Annual Board Retreat

We rented this property for our annual non-profit organization's board retreat. We were looking for a quiet place to work through strategic planning and other details for the year. This property delivered providing bedrooms for all in attendance, a large dinner table to set all and multiple hang out spaces. Our hostess was very attentive and responsive. The hot water heater turned off during our visit and was quickly fixed with a repair person taking care of the system within hours of the issue.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juli 2023
Fra arkiv

8/10 Godt

Lots of rooms and beds! clean linens and towels provided

Pros: - The home was comfy and cozy - The drive to the property was fairly straight forward, we used google maps and had no problem at all. - Don't forget to look up to the skies at night, you'll see many stars! It was really cool! - Lots of bed and rooms - Clean linens and towels provided!!! We love not having to bring blankets and sheets with us. - Price per night is great for the amount of space we're getting Cons: - 1.5 bathroom, tough for a group of 9 since there's only 1 shower - lots of instructions to read through from the owner, literally pages and pages... - owner instructed not to use the AC - basement felt damp and didn't smell pleasant - charging cleaning fee but still having to remove the bed sheets prior to leaving (in my past experience that's usually done by the house keeper) - charging damage protection and still charging a property deposit of $500 (in my past experience paying the damage protection means no need to pay a deposit)
Overnattede 2 nætter i september 2017
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. mar. 2020
So glad to hear you enjoyed the space & the stars. We love hosting groups of friends! Linens: Thanks for noticing our towels! We really want guests to feel that they are being treated to the best! We love visiting the house ourselves and using the "Spa" towels. Basement: The basement is mainly walkout, so most of the year it tends to be just fine in terms of dampness, though during a brief moist/rainy/hot time of year (late Aug/Sept) it can develop the typical mountain-house-in-the-woods "climate". We provide 3 excellent air purifiers for guests (one in each room), and rarely if ever have to run a dehumidifier. Air conditioning : Our 2 older wall mounted A/C units are being replaced in Spring 2018 with more eco- friendly modern units, so until then, we ask that they not be used. Ceiling fans throughout the house really keep the house at a comfortable temperature. Security/Damage Policy: Our double policy around damage protection offers us and guests better protection should accidental damage occur. We find that the security deposit helps guests stay aware of the impact they are having on the house (for instance to avoid us having to pay additional/excessive cleaning fees), and the damage policy insures the value of the things in the home beyond what a security deposit might address. We are both protected and secure, and we refund the security within 24 hours. Our beloved return guests only pay the damage plan. Sheets: With large groups, we don't know which of the beds are utilized during a stay, and so to minimize water wasting by washing unused linens, it helps if guests strip beds. Nearly all our guests do ask about what to do with their sheets and towels, and are more than happy to place them in a pile. It is most definitely not a requirement, however, as we will happily work with all our guests on what makes them feel they are away from it all. (Sometimes laundry is that slice of life that we would all like to forget about!) Home instructions: As for our lists of how to operate appliances, where to find great groceries, safely use the gas powered heating stove, stay free from ticks, & manage garbage, we find that most guests really appreciate NOT having to reach out to us during their stay. Our pages contain all you might need to ask us, and we take care to ensure that you will feel as comfortable in our home as you would your own: Knowing just what to expect from the house, as well as how to best care for it.
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8/10 Godt

Peaceful and Spacious - VERY HOSPITABLE owner

Three of my college roommates and I, along with our seven children (ages 7 months - 5 years old), gathered here to catch up as this was a mid-way meeting point for all of us to drive to. We absolutely loved our time here. The house was decorated very uniquely and made us feel at home. The layout allowed everyone to have private sleeping quarters and enough room to all gather for meals and games. The hike up the back of the house led to a gorgeous lookout and was easy enough for all of the kids to walk most of the way; the two year-olds needed to be carried the last part on the way down. There was a kiddie pool for the kids to splash around in and a fire pit for us to roast marshmallows and make smores. We were so thankful to have had this space to gather and make memories together with our families. The owner was very responsive and accommodating to our needs and questions regarding our stay. I would highly recommend this home for a peaceful, quiet getaway!
Overnattede 2 nætter i juli 2017
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. mar. 2020
Cassie: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We love the idea of the house being used as a gathering place for friends who want to reconnect. Glad too that the little blow up pool was put to good use! We would welcome you back as guests again in the future for sure...thank you for taking such good care of the home during your stay. -Jaye
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4/10 Ringe

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed
Synes ikke om: Rengøring, annoncens rigtighed

Lack of Proper Cleanliness

1. There are significant dust mites as my younger one suffered a lot from her allergies (She was put on medication)...I am deeply concerned and she is still suffering from that 2. Please clean the AC vents as they are health hazards 3. There is a foul smell there from the first-day bottom from the sink 4. Property was so beautiful, wish some landscape was done especially on the patio 5. Need more fans upstairs, get warm during nighttime I don't want to sound rude but saw awesome feedback we left, but the suffering of my kid made me a little sad.
Overnattede 3 nætter i september 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 29. sep. 2022
So glad we have a chance to respond to your review, our first less-than-stellar review in many years and across many rental platforms. We are, of course, saddened to hear of your child dealing with allergies, but we respectfully submit we do clean and maintain all our systems regularly, especially since Covid-times. Future guests can rest assured that we are on top of all home maintenance in this, our beloved second home. We have chemical sensitivities ourselves so are especially concerned with air quality. We have had ZERO complaints in 5+ years about any such thing described here….I don’t want to completely discount your sensitivities, but I will say that your claims are hard to understand given the way we care for our space. As for Landscaping, our aesthetics lean more toward wild and free, and less toward manicured and rigid. It’s part of our overall vibe as the house is backs to so much wild land. Vibes can differ & not warrant a bad review. As for fans upstairs, thanks for the feedback- though we do have a fan in every room, standing or window or ceiling. Finally, the notation about the smell in the sink- again, with hundreds of guests over the years, we have never heard such a thing. Perhaps you are unaccustomed to the smell of well water? It’s different from city supplied water…could that account for your smell sensation? We hope you find future lodging in your price range that meets all of your aesthetic/landscaping needs, your sensory needs and that you are able to establish clear source of the issues with your child’s health as we know our home is healthy and well cared for.
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10/10 Fremragende

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Comfortable, Charming Home, Great Location

We loved the area of the Ashokan Reservoir, with the available hiking and proximity to Woodstock. The house was cozy and comfortable for our family. The fire pit was a fun area. Just a little note that the TV in the basement didn't have Roku like the one on the main level, so the basement wasn't used much. Also, would have liked to have had propane available for the grill.
Overnattede 4 nætter i november 2022
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8/10 Godt

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Great house for a family vacation

The house was wonderful for a family vacation with little ones. Loved the open floor plan and the cozy futon bed in the upstairs bedroom on the floor. The upstairs does get very warm so getting creative with the air flow to help the kids sleep was key and the outside was a bit overgrown around the deck and the grass was long so we didn’t spend any time outside. Luckily there was a fantastic playground down the street!
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2022
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8/10 Godt

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Starry escape

Enjoyed my stay. Lots of artwork. Good environment to relax. Place was a bit dusty but overall it was a really nice place to stay.
Overnattede 2 nætter i september 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

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Great stay

Owner was very responsive to several issues that needed attention
Overnattede 28 nætter i juli 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

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Wonderful house!

We had a great stay at Counting Stars. The house is very cute and has a lot of space which is what we love. It has a large deck and yard, fire pit, outdoor grill, wifi, and a few other amenities we were nicely surprised by, some of which we didn't get to use (games, hand sanitizers, air fresheners, a yoga mat, extra pillows and blankets, etc.). We had a few family members join us and it was nice to not feel crowded or on top of each other, especially with the weather not cooperating with us. We had alot of rain during our stay but were able to keep the windows open for air circulation without the rain going in. Thankfully we had a night where we could use the fire pit and try an outdoor yard game (which we brought). Our dogs were able to run and play frisbee as well. Note: the yard is not enclosed but they didn't stray off the property (initially the street being close by concerned me but once I got there I didn't even need to worry as no one really drives by). The location is nice and quiet - the only sound you hear is from a truck going up the street which was not often as it's really secluded (barely any cars driving up the street, we didn't even notice the neighbors). It's a short drive to a small grocery store or you can drive 20 mins to a Hannford supermarket where you can stock up for your stay. The Bread Alone bakery is very close, only about 10 mins drive. Meredith's Bakery is 20 mins away and has GF baked good (yay). The owner was really communicative if we needed anything but there's quite a lot of household supplies available. All you really need are your personal bathroom items, groceries and adult beverages (of course). Overall it was such a nice property to stay on.. we loved it.
Overnattede 4 nætter i august 2021
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8/10 Godt

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Comfortable, Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for a crowd but still felt cozy for just the 3 of us. Wildlife was hiding but the neighbors' dog made an appearance one morning. Owner was generally responsive to our email questions/concerns. Thank you!
Overnattede 4 nætter i oktober 2020
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10/10 Fremragende

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Great family retreat

Our extended family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Nestled near the end of a valley road, it feels secluded, but still was near services and stores. Plenty of sleeping options and separate areas for different people to congregate. The property borders in public land, and there’s a nice hiking trail just outside the door. Check-in was seamless. We had one question of the owners and they were super responsive. We came in winter and want to return in the summer.
Overnattede 31 nætter i januar 2020
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10/10 Fremragende

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Great place and location!

We had a great time for a Friendsmas during the holiday season! The owners were easy to get in touch with to get the passcode for the listing and we loved the location and space! It fit all 8 of us comfortably including our dog. Thank you for having us!
Overnattede 2 nætter i december 2019
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8/10 Godt

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family getaway

Nice time with family at a nice place
Overnattede 3 nætter i november 2019
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10/10 Fremragende

Welcoming

The house was great- a good size for our family gathering-lots of room for everyone. We had snow showers so were not able to enjoy the outdoors, although some did the walk to the view and loved it. The Costa Rica and Florida people did love the snow and the great changeable weather of the Catskills a different experience for them. I am grateful for the welcoming space and it was a treat to work with the owners Denise Elliott
Overnattede 5 nætter i november 2018
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10/10 Fremragende

Lovely & Cozy home!

We had a wonderful time staying in this home! It was our first attempt at a multi-family vacation and it was a success! The location was great as it was close to many trails that we wanted to hike but also equidistant from Phoenicia and Woodstock -- both were easy to drive to. We loved the little hike to the overlook from the property! The house itself was well stocked with everything we needed -- towels, blankets, books, pamphlets, cooking supplies. I would highly suggest this home -- we all loved it :)
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2018
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10/10 Fremragende

Great Place!

We had such an awesome stay! The owners were very easy to work with and helped make our mini vacation one to we always remember. We highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a place to get away!
Overnattede 3 nætter i juli 2018
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8/10 Godt

Great stay at Counting Stars!

We had a lovely family holiday at Counting Stars! Jennifer and Chris were great hosts who communicated easily and frequently with us. There was plenty a room for the family to spread out and have their own space but a nice open floor plan for when we all were together. When the new fireplace is in it will be perfect! We had a beautiful white Christmas and the kids enjoyed sledding outside in the front yard. Close enough to Peekamoose and all of our favorite restaurants and shops in Woodstock!
Overnattede 5 nætter i december 2017
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10/10 Fremragende

Great place to retreat from the world!

The house was just as advertised. The outside fire was a wonderful perk. Overall, highly recommended.
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2017

Om værten

Din vært

Værtens profilbillede
We are parents of four children, and live in NJ, where we work, play and homeschool our children. We have been lovingly exploring the Catskills for nearly 30 years, and feel that the area continues to reveal new elements to us each time we are there. Our choice to buy a home in this region came after years of looking for the right house. We wanted a feeling of seclusion, near progressive communities, without being so far off the grid that we felt disconnected from life.
We are a family that loves to be in the natural world, and we love to connect in unplugged ways.
Someday, hopefully not too far off in the distance, we plan to make the Catskills our permanent home.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

We found four of our favorite elements with this property: space for our large family to spread out, strength in the solid construction of the home, playfulness in the sound of the babbling brook that runs on the edge of the property, and lastly, the healing quiet that greeted us from the first time we visited this house. All are found on this property and in this house, creating a feeling of merging with the outdoors and with the amazing canopy of stars that dazzle us every time we look up on a clear night. Nature abounds in the form of turkey, deer, black bear, snakes, toads and frogs, coyotes, and coy-wolves (who we haven't yet seen but hope to catch a glimpse of!) Being up the hill, the property looks out over some amazing mountains, and in the late fall and winter, it is like you are surrounded by mountains and birches. The air is crisp and clean, there is no man-made light interfering with stargazing, and the energy is just peaceful.

When we first saw this house, the birch trees spoke to us, as did the views of the mountain tops that we could see from various points on the property. Since taking ownership, we have beautified and updated the home, (and the surrounding property which is always a work in progress and a labor of love) and we find that now our minds and hearts long for the stillness & peace that can be found there. We decided to share our home in 2017, and are excited to help create a relaxing and peaceful stay for our travelers. Being in these mountains is healing & after a while, the body and mind slow to a more natural pace. We always feel so restored and our wish is to share that feeling with others.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

After sharing with friends and family, we decided to share our home with travelers in 2017, and are excited to help create a relaxing and peaceful stay for our travelers. We have felt such hospitality from every Catskills owner whose home we have ever rented, and we know that the little things mean a lot. We have paid attention! A library of books to read, guide books for the area, a stocked kitchen so you won't have to dash out for essentials. Room for you food in the fridge and freezer is a must for us when we travel- you will have the fridge nearly all to yourselves, and there is plenty of shelving for dry goods storage while you are here. Smart TV if you feel like vegging out. Comfy beds, an array of rainy day things to do. Great lighting, impeccably clean rooms that welcome and inspire. Eggs in the fridge, flowers on the table, wi-fi, board games, spaces for togetherness and spaces for alone-time, plenty of seating and comfortable beds and linens. We splurged on the finest towels we could find as we know that when you are on vacation, you want to have a little more than the ordinary. We have taken special care with the kitchen, & have updated all the appliances & kitchen gadgets, & stocked up on spices and condiments. If there is any way we can help make your stay special-connecting you with a massage therapist, or stocking the fridge for you before arrival- let us know. We have a magical caretaker nearby who helps us out and can provide anything you ask for.

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