THE MCBRIDES RESTORED THIS CENTURY OLD METHODIST CHURCH TO BE A PRIVATE GETAWAY FOR YEAR ROUND ENJOYMENT OF ALL SPORTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND STRUCTURE THAT YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH , KEEPING THE WHOLE FAMILY ENTERTAINED DURING YOUR STAY , THE GAME ROOM KEEPS EVERONE PLAYING WELL INTO THE NIGHT ,THE HOT TUB IS JUST WHAT YOU NEED AFTER A LONG SKI DAY,THE DECK OR LARGE DINING ROOM IS PERFECT FOR A BIG FAMILY MEAL,THEN PICK A MOVIE AND RETIRE TO THE THEATERABOVE ALL ENJOY
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Arkville
Located in Arkville, this holiday home is in the mountains. Catskill Mountains and Catskill State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Delaware & Ulster Railroad and Pine Hill Community Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 10 min drive - 14.3 km
Restaurants
Waffle Cabin - 10 min drive
Sunset Lodge
Cafe Mornings - 5 min walk
Folsom Point Provisions - 5 min drive
East Coast Street Tacos - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY on 17 Jun 2026 start from £234, 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 LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY located?
This family-friendly Arkville holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Delaware & Ulster Railroad and Catskill State Park. East Branch Delaware River is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house was perfect! So fun and unique , had everything we needed for fun nights in and great location for skiing walking to coffee shop or distillery . Absolutely would stay here again
Loved the charm of the vintage feel yet had all the moderne amenities. It was one of the best Thanksgiving Holidays yet for our family and look forward to staying here again.
This converted church has the most unique setup of any rental we've stayed in, complete with high ceilings, 2 spiral staircases to reach ½ of the rental area including a huge game room with a pool table and other fun activities, as well as a hidden loft with an area that sleeps 3 people. It's antique furnishing are really interesting. The host, William, is responsive,The house is heated with individual electric heating units in each space including the bathrooms, as well as, a pellet stove in the first sitting area. All in all, we enjoyed our 2 night stay. The game-room loft area was really fun, as was the sauna. We recommend this unique home. Guests booking need to be mindful that their family members can traverse the spiral steps to be able to get complete use of the remarkable space.
This "Home" is quite unique, indoor hot tub which the kids loved, as well as the game room upstairs which all enjoyed. A well stocked kitchen and ample bedding for 10 made our weekend Family Reunion stay fantastic. We will look forward to renting again for the next one. Communication from the owner was great!
wayne g.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Wayne, it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. I’m so glad you had a great time. See you next year.
We were looking for a change of scenery for a family holiday getaway and the McBride house definitely helped us achieve that. Our host was very accommodating and extremely responsive, and we had a fantastic weekend!
Suzi C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Suzi thanks so much hope to host you guys Again soon 😀
Amazing weekend with everything we could ask for. The building was warm when we got there and everything was cozy. We definitely will be staying again.
William was an excellent host there to help out in anyway and ensuring we had everything we need. The home is such an interesting place and has is much to do in the game room and to see in all of the antiques spread through out the house. The kids especially enjoyed the hot tub and game room. Amazing to stay in an old church from the 1800s we had so much fun!
Michael V.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Michael, thank you so much for the very kind review. Please come back and stay again. I’m glad you guys had a wonderful time.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allen
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you like historic buildings, this is a great place. Fascinating layout and property is full of history. Game room is a great twist and Bill is a wonderful host. We stayed for a wedding at nearby Spillian venue and it worked great
We had a lovely time. The location to several very good restaurants and to skiing as perfect. The game room and hot tub kept the kids busy for hours and off of their electronics. Bill is a great host, we highly recommen, and plan to return!!
Alex T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2024
ALEX thankyou so much for the review so happy to always hear of familys enjoying winter fun !!!
The McBride house is a very interesting and unique place! It is filled to the brim with antique items with fun photo opps, lots of things to do (pool and foosball tables, drum sets, theater and gaming consoles, hot tub, ..) and beautiful dining room and family room. William was a very responsive and gracious host who reached out in advance of the booking and stayed connected throughout our stay.Unfortunately I had to take off a couple of stars, because:1) the VRBO descriptions on bed arrangements were inaccurate. The game room has 1 bed instead of 2, and the theater was listed as a sleeping futon which didn't have any. (The theater futon seems to have been corrected since)2) It can get VERY cold. Of course I need to cut some slacks here because we were there in a subzero weekend - but the whole place felt so cold many of us wore our jackets to the bed in the first night. Especially, the loft remained 5053 degrees throughout our stay, so we couldn't sleep in the room at all.Combined, these two problems made some of us sleep on the couches and on the floor (with sleeping mats they had) - and the latter had pretty bad sleep. If we knew either of these in advance, we would have reconsidered.Also, if you go there: try the Mornings cafe downtown!
My group had a great experience staying in this house. The house was very roomy and decorated nicely. We ended up using the game room whenever we had down time back at the house. Communication with the owner was also very pleasant and helpful.
Zachary Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2021
Zack glad you had a great stay ..... you guys hit the snow JACKPOT,,
Wonderful place very fun and eccentric. Definitely go back, beautiful mountains,Lots of things to do in the house, Hot tub, pool table, air hockey, and more The host was amazing. Helped us find a beautiful waterfall to go visit. Lots of fun !!
Aimee D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Tre C.
11 Nov 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good value, lots of character
Unique property
Tre C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2020
Trea Thank you for the four star review it was truly a pleasure to meet you guys
This place is amazing. Great for adults and children. The game room (the loft) was great entertainment for everyone. Great location. The host was very helpful when I had a problem with the pellet stove, my own doing. Great host, very helpful.
Tracy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2022
Tracy it was great meeting you guys so glad you had a great time
Very cool building in a quaint town. Host was awesome and helpful with great "things to do" suggestions and accomodating. Amazing rental for a young family/group. Spiral stairs a challenge for seniors and a broad shouldered guy. Neat if you want the place to tell a story!
What a great pandemic destination! Our family of 4 had a great week in Arkville. The house is so interesting and we were never bored with the game room, hot tub and all the nature available to us. The owner was very attentive and sent several good activity suggestions. Overall, the scene of a great getaway!
Property is unique and quaint. With themed rooms throughout, we always had something different to do or try.
And as a bonus, bill offered a covered porch to keep Motorcycles dry!
Had a great time.
Jennifer D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2023
Looking forward to seeing you guys in the fall for the motorcycle rally 😀
We enjoyed our 11 day stay here. This is a clean, comfortable, quiet and unusual home. There’s a great back porch and open dining room. Big kitchen. Wi-fi is excellent, though Verizon service was weak. Good landlord.
Jack D.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2020
JACK IT WAS A PLEASURE MEETING YOU IM SO GLAD YOU HAD A GOOD TIME , HOPE YOU COME AGAIN 😀BILL
My family of 8 stayed at this location. Everything about it was easy. The accommodations were great and everything was nicely appointed. Bill, who is the owner, is a great guy and made sure everything was ready for our arrival, including a warm and toasty home. We stayed to ski Belleayre and it’s couldn’t have been better with a less than 10 minute ride. Highly recommend if your are staying with a large group.