Lake + Garden Cottage (2 homes) on 22 Acres with Hot Tub - Save now when you book months in advance, additional savings on stays 3 days and longer - Ask about any current special promotions we may be running, and additional accommodation options if you have more than 16 guests. - Ask us about our boat rides during the summer months!
Tucked in the Catskill Mountains, under 2 hrs from NYC & just 10 minutes from the Delaware River. 22 acres surrounded by forests & a picturesque 200 acre lake.
Personal chef services, yoga class instruction, massage therapy, and access to the pontoon boat can also be arranged for additional fees. For more on this and other local attractions, please inquire and we will be happy to provide detailed information. Deliveries of farm-sourced, organic, and all other produce and groceries can be arranged.
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Less than 30 minutes from the lake you have; the Catskill Distilling Company, Kartrite Indoor Water Park, Horseback riding at Rolling Stone Ranch, the Resort World Catskill Casino, and the Monticello Raceway & Casino. Within 10 minutes you have river rafting through Kittatinny Canoes and Indian Head Canoes. Just 20 minutes to Port Jervis with access to Metro North trains and fine dining. 25 minutes to Milford, PA and Monticello, NY, and Pecks supermarket is just a 2 minute drive down the road. Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets and Mountain Creek Ski Resort & Water Park are just over an hour. Camelback Ski Resort is just an 80 minute drive, and Windham, Hunter or Bellare are all less than 2 hours away. Big Bear Ski Resort is less than 30 minutes.
20 minutes away is Bethel Woods, the home to the original Woodstock. It's has great concerts, events, and the Woodstock Museum. Across the street is the Catskills Distillery, and White lake isn't far where you can find great restaurants on the water.
25 minutes away is Narrowsburg, a very charming historic town perched high on the cliffs overlooking the Delaware River. It has adorable antique and trendy shops, art galleries, and delicious alfresco dining along the banks of the river. The Heron and Gerard's are both great. Nearby you can find Skinner’s Falls, where you can swim, canoe, go inner tubing, or just sun on the rocks.
Upon renting the Waterfront & Garden Cottages, guests will enjoy exclusive access to a range of amenities. The private hot tub, veranda, and fire pit are available for their personal use. Additionally, they will have access to a private, sun-filled, and temperature-controlled Recreation Center located just a short distance from the waterfront cottage. The center features mat flooring, perfect for yoga or invigorating workouts. Inside, guests will find various entertainment options, including ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard, a pool table, pop-a-shot, a TV area with a couch, free weights, yoga mats, and an extra fridge. The house also offers board games such as chess and monopoly for indoor amusement.
The charming home is nestled on 22 acres of land, which includes a shared beach and dock equipped with floating picnic tables, providing direct access to the lake. For aquatic adventures, guests can make use of a row boat for fishing, a one-person kayak, a two-person kayak, two kids' kayaks, two canoes, and two paddle boards, all of which are included with the rental. Additionally, the property boasts various lawn games, including volleyball/badminton, frisbee golf, a golf range net, soccer nets, bocce ball, spike ball, and more.
Nature enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the stunning lakefront environment and explore the vast surroundings. They can traverse the shared bridge and meander through the boulder gardens, taking in breathtaking views of the grassy fields inhabited by deer and the serene waters. A shared creek runs through the heart of the property, providing opportunities for tubing, hiking to peaceful spots for meditation, or simply enjoying the calming sounds of the flowing water.
It's important to note that the beach, creek, and hiking trails are exclusively shared by guests staying at the Highland Lake Estate. While there is one other property on the Estate that may potentially share the 22 acres during one's stay, most of the time, guests will have these amenities all to themselves. If anyone desires more privacy or requires additional clarifications, they can contact management for further details.
Waterfront Cottage
The spacious open-plan living/dining room and open kitchen allow everyone to spend time together comfortably. The adjacent screened-in veranda provides a second oversized living space perfect for reading, working or enjoying lake views alongside the fire table. On the patio, you'll find even more gathering space with plenty of Adirondack chairs encircling the wood-burning fire pit. The kitchen is fully stocked with a gas range, large refrigerator, dishwasher and washer-dryer. You'll have access to everything from pots, pans and utensils to oils, spices, coffee and tea. There are also two fresh drinking waterspouts and an electric kettle for instant coffee, tea or cocoa. Sleeping areas include a king-size primary bedroom, a queen-size bedroom, a bunk room with two twins and a full bed, plus a pull-out sofa in the living room. Two well-appointed bathrooms are conveniently accessible from any bedroom. The queen bedroom and bunk room each offer workspaces, and the cabin is furnished with the fastest Wi-Fi available. All the rooms have Roku or Amazon Fire TVs for easy access to your Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, HBOMax and Hulu accounts.
Garden Cottage
This is about a 5 minute walk around the corner or through the woods from the Waterfront Cottage, and less than a minute drive away. Generously proportioned living and dining rooms and eat-in open kitchen allow everyone to spend time together comfortably. The furnished front porch provides a second oversized living space perfect for reading, working, al fresco dining or lounging. The expansive kitchen is fully stocked with a gas range, large refrigerator, dishwasher and abundant wood cabinetry. You'll have access to everything from pots, pans and utensils to oils, spices, coffee and tea. A large peninsula and center island provide wonderful space for meal prep, casual dining and conversation in the space where everyone tends to gather. Sleeping areas include a primary bedroom with two closets at the end of the hall, and two more bedrooms are connected by a Jack-and-Jill half-bathroom. In the hallway, the well-appointed full bathroom offers a large tub/shower, a roomy vanity and plenty of storage space to tuck away everyone's toiletries. The oversized living and dining rooms mean you'll always find space to check in with the office, and the cabin is furnished with the fastest Wi-Fi available. The living room TV also has OTA capabilities for easy access to your Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, HBOMax and Hulu accounts.
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The best way to get here is by car. 2 minutes from the house you'll find Peck's Market for all your grocery essentials. If you have a mountain bike with you, you can use it throughout the 22 acre property. There's also tons of awesome bike and hike paths near by that can easily be found on the app, AllTrails. Road bikes are also amazing to have so you can ride over to Hawks Nest to watch the Eagles, or just go for a quiet ride around the lake. If you prefer public transportation, you are just 20 minutes to Port Jervis with access to Metro North trains.
