Phoenicia 1890 Bear Cottage, up to sleeps eight

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A pathway leading to a red house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery.
A red building surrounded by dense foliage with autumn colors.
A baby lying on a rug in front of a fireplace with a guitar and a stool nearby.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bookshelf filled with books, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a beige armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Catskill State Park

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Phoenicia, NY
  • Place, Catskill State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Esopus Creek
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire State Railway Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Phoenicia

Located in Phoenicia, this holiday home is in the mountains. Hunter Mountain and Belleayre Mountain Ski Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Ready for a night out? Consider Byrdcliffe Barn and Tinker Street Tavern.
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Phoenicia, NY

What's nearby

  • Catskill State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Esopus Creek - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Empire State Railway Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 18 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 20 min drive - 28.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Phoenicia Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪World's Largest Kaleidoscope - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brio's Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Clubhouse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Phoenicia 1890 Bear Cottage, up to sleeps eight 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 Phoenicia 1890 Bear Cottage, up to sleeps eight?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phoenicia 1890 Bear Cottage, up to sleeps eight on 10 Nov 2026 start from £587, 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 Phoenicia 1890 Bear Cottage, up to sleeps eight?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Phoenicia 1890 Bear Cottage, up to sleeps eight?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Phoenicia 1890 Bear Cottage, up to sleeps eight?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Phoenicia 1890 Bear Cottage, up to sleeps eight located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Catskill State Park and Esopus Creek. Empire State Railway Museum and Emerson Place Kaleidoscope are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay, and a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family gathering. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and a lovely house.

Great location and a lovely house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bear Cottage is a hidden gem! We loved everything about this beautiful home! From the fun selection of CDs to the absolute best location, this home was great! We will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great location Walk to restaurants and 20 minutes to Belleayre
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Bear Cottage! The place was cozy, clean, and very well equipped with everything we needed, which made it feel like a true home away from home. The location in Phoenicia was perfect—close to town and outdoor activities, yet quiet and relaxing. The host was super attentive and responsive, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, all amenities

Nice place for our short winter hiking weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another perfect weekend in Phoenicia

Bear cottage never EVER disappoints.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is quaint and cozy. We loved the gas fireplace and used it a lot to knock off the chilly weather outside. I was impressed with the hot water situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient

Enjoyed our family getaway, close to church and restaurant where we had a Celebration of Life for a family member.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Thank you so very much for your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

The location in Phoenicia was convenient for events surrounding our son’s wedding. The property is comfortable and well appointed. Worked well for our family group of 8.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful winter getaway!

My group had a great stay at the cabin for a long weekend — it is spacious and feels very inviting and homey. I really appreciated having a very well stocked and spacious kitchen for cooking, and multiple spaces to hang out. Incredibly cozy for the winter! Would definitely come back. The host was also very communicative and kind, making the whole process seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter got married at the Church on the same street and walking out the bmb to the church made for unique photos and memories. Lindsey was kind enough to let my daughters three bridesmaids get ready at the house so they could all walk together. Really wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
No warming on the second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear Cottage

We stayed at Bear Cottage for the weekend. My nephew was getting married in the Catskills and this was perfect for my family. My 2 daughters and their husband/boyfriend and my 2 granddaughters (2 and 4) plus my sister. Plenty of room, walk into the town of Phoenicia and a short ride to the venue, Foxfire Mountain. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is absolutely a beautiful home. I love it. This is my second time staying there first time was about four years ago. If there was any suggestion I would make it would be for your for the person who’s upkeep the property to turn the heat on a few hours before your guests arrive due to the age of the house. It takes a long time to warm up, but once I did, it was so cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Was in for a huge funeral thought we could work it out easier to check in. After discussing the check-in process, I understood about a fee for several hours, but when I wanted to just check in within one hour of 4 o’clock, you still wanted to charge me unless I misunderstanding I just thought that was over the top this funeral was all over the news and was my first cousin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A charming home, would stay there again

Everything was seamless
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic right in town

Came for a bday weekend with 3 friends. Fell in love with the whimsy and the bohemian vibe of the house. Walked to town, ate amazing meals, sat in a river, drank morning coffee in the backyard. Truly an incredible weekend. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heard it was a very nice place!

Unfortunately an emergency health issue prevented me from traveling that weekend. But my guests stayed there and said it was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect getaway!

My two grown children, husband and I spent a lovely week here and, found the property to be very clean, well-stocked with activities (books, music, games, TVs in every room) as well as cooking utensils, which we very much appreciated. We had a lot of rain during the week so perhaps spent more time in the house than we otherwise would have. The space allowed us to be together when we wanted to, without feeling cramped, and apart when we wanted some more privacy. Being able to walk to Main Street was wonderful as we didn’t automatically need the car for everything. Lindsey was a wonderful host, who checked in a few times to make sure that we were content! We want to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2021
Kathy was an absolutely lovely and I highly recommend her to other hosts. I hope she visits again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The owner and the property were wonderful! It is just a few steps from a fantastic restaurant (Brio's - well priced, great beer, food and service) and a market and some cute shops. We would love to return when the gardens are in full bloom. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A happy cozy place!

Loved everything about our experience. Literally steps from convenience mart, nice wine store anda block from the local grocery. The cottage Is just a happy cozy spot! Attic was well worth it... bed in the larger bedroom is the best in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying at Bear Cottage

We were in the area for a family wedding and this home was perfect for that - it was more than roomy enough for my 2 siblings, myself and our spouses. The house is actually larger than I anticipated from the pics. We especially enjoyed the rockers and hanging out on the front porch. The location, right off Main Street, is perfect to walk around and browse the local stores and spend time at the restaurants there. Lindsey was very attentive and always got back to me in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend this place for a trip to the Catskills. Phoenicia is a lovely town.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great stay in a beautiful town!

We had a great time at this cute historic home, which is right in downtown Phoenicia. It is within walking distance to some cute restaurants and great pizza and pancakes and also really close to beautiful outdoor areas and hiking trails. The outdoor fireplace in the backyard, makes for lovely evenings with friends or family. One thing to note, is that one of the 4 bedrooms has to be walked through to get to or from the upstairs bedrooms. There was another exterior door that looked like it could be used but we could not figure out how to get it open (but perhaps that was our mistake). If you are able to open the additional door, you wouldn't have to walk through someones bedroom, but you would have to go outside to get to the kitchen/living room etc from upstairs. Other than that, it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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