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Mountaintop Library Getaway
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9.0 out of 10
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft
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Explore the area
Pine Bush, NY
- Sam's Point Preserve19 min walk
- Minnewaska State Park
- VerKeerderkill Falls
- Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Map Room
1 Double Futon
master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
2nd floor bath
Bathtub or shower
ground floor bathroom
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Mountaintop Library Getaway
An indoor and outdoor paradise. Some of the best hiking in the world starts right at your door. The entire ground floor is 'great room' with wood stove, bar, open kitchen, full bath. The radiant heated concrete floor of this space used to be where Cragsmoorians went to get their cars serviced. The walls are lined with the owner's extensive library. The front doors open onto a shaded patio with comfortable seating and a well-used barbecue. Upstairs the master bedroom has its own private deck. The second bedroom (we call it the Map Room) has a collection of atlases, hiking guides and maps.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
About the area
Cragsmoor
Located in Cragsmoor, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Brimstone Hill Winery and Angry Orchard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Minnewaska State Park and Sam's Point Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Pine Bush, NY
What's nearby
- Sam's Point Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Shawangunk Ridge State Forest - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Angry Orchard - 28 min drive - 25.7 km
- Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 38.0 km
- Resorts World Catskills - 42 min drive - 42.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Morning Sunshine Market - 11 min drive
- Dunkin' - 12 min drive
- The RDI Bar & Road Kill Grill - 15 min drive
- SUBWAY - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Colin
I'm an Architect, Professor, Writer, and Cartographer. I'm divorced, with two grown children. Most of my family live in Toronto -- we are Canadians. I lived in Tribeca in the 80s and 90s, Williamsburg in the 00's, and in Bushwick in the 10's.
Why they chose this property
This mountain reminds me of the Niagara Escarpment that runs through Ontario, near where my parents had a farm from the 1970s until recently. Mostly, it's the community in this mountaintop hamlet that most attracted me. There are no commercial services, no shopping, no gas stations; but we have a library, firehall, post office, nature conservancy, community association, stone church and historical society to keep us all busy.
What makes this property unique
We are the only community on top of 'The Gunks' as we nickname the Shawangunk Mountains. Surrounded by preserves and state forests, many nature trails start at my doorstep. This place is just as much fun in winter as in summer. And we have very fast wifi, so you can go to school, attend meetings, or watch movies from here, if you want.
Languages:
English
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