Bellwood Cottage - Idyllic Catskills Getaway For All Seasons
Bellwood Cottage is perfect for couples, families, or groups of friends looking to get away from it all in an private, idyllic setting. Great for all seasons and close to skiing (20-40 min from Plattekill, Belleayre, Hunter and Windham), hiking, fishing, swimming holes, restaurants and quaint towns. Walk to downtown Roxbury and Kirkside Park via the scenic rail trail.
Close to all wedding venues - 4 miles to Roxbury Barn, 7 miles to Stone Tavern Farm, 4 miles to The Inn at West Settlement.
Check out our instagram @bellwood_cottage to see more about the house and surrounding area.
THE SPACE: The cottage has recently been updated to inspire both relaxation and adventure - cozy, inviting, and nothing too fussy. Everything has been chosen with a combination of the Catskills and a vintage Americana aesthetic in mind. The kitchen has been completely redone, with subway tile, farmhouse sink, and butcher-block countertops (note - no dishwasher). It's cozy enough for a couple/ small family, but can accommodate bigger families or groups of friends, with a dining area, 3 living spaces (one a new sunroom with full wood paneling and another surrounding a gas fireplace), a large deck, yard, and newly installed outdoor shower with full nature views. There are 3 private bedrooms with full or queen beds and 1 pull-out couch in the sunroom. You'll also have all the comforts of home with flat screen TV, wifi, Apple TV, bluetooth stereo, and new gas grill. As the last house on a dead end road, the property is secluded, but also convenient to the Town of Roxbury, accessible via car or walking the rail trail right in front of the house.
Guest access: Guests will have access to the full house, deck and property, including ~1 acre of lawn and ~3 acres of wooded land. Hike behind the house and make a day of walking or snowshoeing the snowmobile trails, or walk the rail trail to have breakfast in town or visit Kirkside Park (14 acre historic site and park).
Interaction with guests: Only as needed. Our caretaker is available for any questions or needs you may have.
The neighborhood: Located in the Town of Roxbury, with towns like Margaretville, Andes and Bovina nearby, as well as hiking, fishing, skiing, antiquing, kayaking, golfing and restaurants all a short walk or drive away.
Skiing: Plattekill - 20 min Belleayre - 35 min Windham - 35 min Hunter - 40 min
Shepard Hills golf course located in town (up the hill just behind the cottage), and more courses in the area.
Getting around: You'll want a car to explore the area, but if you're meeting people, there are Trailways Bus Line stops in Margaretville and Grand Gorge, each about 15 minutes away, that offer service to and from the NYC area.
Other things to note: Owners have a small dog that visits occasionally. The cottage is pet-friendly as long as you're pre approved and responsible. For those with young kids, there are child-proof locks on kitchen cabinets and a gate at the top of the stairs.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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
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About the area
Roxbury
Roxbury is home to this holiday home. Delaware & Ulster Railroad and Lansing Manor House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gilboa Museum and New York Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center. Hobart Book Village and Pine Hill Community Center are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 29 min drive - 40.5 km
Windham Mountain Resort - 33 min drive - 46.2 km
Hunter Mountain - 39 min drive - 54.7 km
Restaurants
Sundaes Restaurant & Dairy - 13 min drive
Pizza Plus - 11 min drive
Grand Gorge Pizza Palace - 12 min drive
Cassie's Cafe - 5 min drive
Chappie’s - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bellwood Cottage - Idyllic Catskills Getaway For All Seasons pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Bellwood Cottage - Idyllic Catskills Getaway For All Seasons?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bellwood Cottage - Idyllic Catskills Getaway For All Seasons on 10 May 2026 start from £130, 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 Bellwood Cottage - Idyllic Catskills Getaway For All Seasons?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bellwood Cottage - Idyllic Catskills Getaway For All Seasons?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bellwood Cottage - Idyllic Catskills Getaway For All Seasons?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bellwood Cottage - Idyllic Catskills Getaway For All Seasons located?
Situated in Roxbury, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from East Branch Delaware River and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Roxbury Town Hall. Plattekill State Forest and Plattekill Mountain are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Place was really clean and comfortable. Also was a plus that the place was pet friendly. The property is very quiet but about five minutes from the main town.Owners were very responsive. Would stay again!
Upstate for Oktoberfest at Hunter Mtn. My family was very happy with the cleanliness and spaciousness of the house. Very quiet and peaceful area. Kim made the check-in stress free. Loved the house and the neighborhood. Thank you for everything.
The house is on the end of the block, well maintained clean furnished with all that you need to cook with the only thing you need to bring is the food. Kim was very easy to reach and a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely return and stay at the cottage again.
We attended a family wedding at the Inn at West Settlement. This location was perfect only 4.5miles away from our venue and a very easy drive. The cottage was very clean and neat. I especially appreciated the fact that the owners supplied shampoo, soap, toilet paper and paper towels.
(Some rentals are not always well stocked with the basic supplies)
It is a very peaceful private setting. I enjoyed the quiet mornings having coffee on the deck as I was listening to the leaves starting to fall off the trees.
We hope that our input encourages the owner to look for a new cleaning crew. The property is greatly placed with lots of land where you feel like you are on your own. The unit unfortunately was not cleaned and that is a primary request of any place you stay.
Joanna P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We're sorry you had the experience you did, we had a problematic guest stay prior to your visit and our cleaning crew did an incomplete job in returning the home to its normal condition. We've since updated our cleaning process to make sure this doesn't occur again.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Michelle C.
12 Jan 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location but a smokers home
The property was located on a great piece of land and property. However, you could smell the cigarette smoke upon entering the front door. The house smelled of cigarette smoke so significantly that we had to immediately open all windows and doors. The walls, bed linens, couch cushions and anything with material strongly smelled of smoke, so much so it was difficult to sleep. The house is very cute, but the smell is difficult to remain in the home. Limited cooking pans and essentials in the home. There was a limited amount of soap and an old used sponge left for us to wash all our dishes as there is no dishwasher. Would have appreciated a new sponge and soap. No hand soap located in the bathroom upstairs. Would not recommend unless you are a smoker.
Michelle C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2023
Hi Michelle
Thank you for leaving a review. I’m so sorry you had this experience with the cigarette smoke. We had a previous renter that stayed for the month of December and left just before your arrival that clearly broke the rule of no smoking. We take this very seriously and we are doing all we can to remediate what this renter did by violating the rules. This is not something that is normal and I’m sorry you had to stay after this guest.
Cute cottage very secluded very private very peaceful surrounded by trees very much on the side of a mountain. Three bedrooms plus a pull-out sofa one level is half underground so a bit like a basement. Everything you would want the kitchen to living areas. Two full bathrooms one does not have a shower only a tub. Both floors have entrances one to an upper deck which is quite nice with seating the lower it's not very well maintained or cleaned. the inside was spotless very quaint. The bedrooms and bathrooms are not very well lit the light bulbs are too dim. We we're there for our son's wedding and it was very hard to do makeup and get ready without good lighting and you may want to bring a full length mirror. We purchased a brighter light bulb for our bathroom to do makeup. And then switched it back when we left.. overall we loved staying in this home over
a hotel or motel any day. We felt very at home and you can also cook a full meal in the kitchen and or on the grill outside on the deck and there's a large picnic table on the deck and a large table in the living room it is very open concept which was also really nice. The property manager was very attentive to anything we needed and answered any questions by text immediately. And also there is a washer and dryer coffee pot toaster and pans large thing to do dishes they have everything you need in the cupboards. We had our elderly parents that are in their mid-80s and they enjoyed as well
Laura W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you Laura for your review. I do want to mention that both bathrooms have a tub shower combo so that part of your review is a little confusing. Also there is a full length mirror in the master bedroom.
Regarding the lighting we will take that into consideration but no one else has ever mentioned not having enough light.
My wife, two small dogs and I had a wonderful time at the bellwood!! The place was very welcoming with thoughtful touches throughout. We really loved the balcony and music corner! The cell reception wasn't great (to be expected and not a reflection of the place!) but the wifi was very strong and supported two of us on zoom meetings at the same time. The property manager was very responsive and friendly. We would absolutely stay again!
My husband and I (and dog!) had a wonderful time here. Great house and location. The house had everything we needed for our short stay. We really enjoyed hanging out on the deck, and listening to the record player inside. The property is beautiful and private. We really enjoyed hiking the trails and walking along the rail trail with our pup. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us. Would absolutely come back :)
Cozy private cottage. We enjoyed the steep hike up behind the house. There are huge rock structures to explore and the woods felt magical. If you don't want such a steep climb, the walk on the old railroad in front of the house is less challenging. The creek that runs next to it makes for a peaceful stroll.
We loved our stay. It was quiet, comfortable, cozy, and relaxing. Located in a nice little town with very nice people. Would recommend this to anyone. Thank you for the awesome stay.
We stayed here to attend a nearby weKim, Kim, the manager, couldn’t have been nicer and actually gave us great directions when Waze sent us to a closed road. The house is very charming and just as advertised. I would definitely recommend it.
Overall our stay was fine. Our only suggestion is that higher wattage light bulbs be installed over the sinks in each bathroom. Current bulbs un acceptable.
The property was very welcoming, a sign in guest book, a book of information on the rental and area activities, and a bottle of wine greeted us on the dinning table.
Very quiet, private, and relaxing, while not far from Town.
I recommend and would stay again.
Thanks
Bellwood is a charming rental and the deck is lovely. We enjoyed playing cards (thoughtfully provided by the owner) before going to a wedding in Roxbury. The house was clean and comfortable and we loved the Catskills fishing map! The owners also left an amazing binder filled with local resources. Thanks for making our stay so pleasant!
I would, without a doubt, rent the Bellwood Cottage. Beautiful house, super clean, gorgeous views. Stayed for my daughters wedding at the Inn at West Settlement. In close proximity to town and venue! Would definitely stay again if going to the Catskills!
Christine B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Jul 2018
Great cottage in an awesome location. The cottage had all the amenities needed for an awesome time.
The property is well maintained. Wrap around deck is great for hanging out during the day and watching the stars at night.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
About the host
Hosted by Kimberlie Ackerley
We are a family from Brooklyn, NY with two young boys and a Boston Terrier pup. We love exploring Brooklyn, upstate NY and beyond and are happy to share this special place with others!
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