Spacious, charming Catskills getaway-lovely in Fall, short drive to ski resorts

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View from the air! Wonderfully private setting.

Front of house - in beautiful evening sun, surrounded by woodland.

Large yet comfortable, cozy sitting room.

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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North Blenheim, NY

Mine Kill State Park
‪4 min drive‬
Lansing Manor House
‪4 min drive‬
Windham Mountain Resort
‪39 min drive‬
Cooperstown-Westville Airport (COP)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

A short drive to ski resorts including Wyndham and Plattekill as well as close to Blenheim Hill Farm this large welcoming 4 bedroom house is surrounded by private 35 acres of garden, ponds and woodland.

On the ground floor there is a comfortable sitting room with welcoming fireplace plus fully equipped eat-in kitchen and a large dining room. There is a fantastic deck for bbqs, views and star gazing or fun hills for sledding in winter time. The spacious basement has a TV plus a bar. WiFi upgrade in 2020 ensures optimum speed for all internet access.

Upstairs there is a huge en-suite master bedroom with California King bed plus 3 large bedrooms - two queens and one with twin bunks and a trundle; all with lovely views. The second bathroom has shower/bath.

Close to skiing, hiking , fishing, golf and indoor swimming at Hannah resort. During the summer it's a short drive to huge outdoor pool in Mine Kill state park and opportunity to explore antiques and farmers markets in nearby towns. Other attractions Blenheim Hill Farm, include Howes Caves, Mine Kill State Park, Kaaterskill Waterfalls, Catskills National Park, Baseball Hall of Fame, and Iroquois Indian Museum. Easy drive to nearby town for groceries and other necessities. Under 3 hour drive from New York City, under one hour from Albany airport.

Swimming: outdoor pool at Mine Kill State Park, river, indoor at Hannah resort.

Ski, snowshoeing and snowmobiling: Nearby skiing resorts include Plattekill, Wyndham, Hunter suitable for all levels. Mine KillState Park 5 min drive.

Hiking: Some of the best hiking in New York state with trails and climbs for all levels.

Close to Mine Kill State Park, Blenheim Hill Farm, New York Safety Track, Gilboa Fossil Museum, NY Power Authortiy Blenheim-Gilboa Visitor Center

Property manager

Adrienne MacWhannell

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North Blenheim

Located in North Blenheim, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Blenheim Hill State Forest and Mine Kill State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include New York Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Gilboa Museum. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

North Blenheim, NY

What's nearby

Blenheim Hill State Forest - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Mine Kill State Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Lansing Manor House - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Howe Caverns - 36 min drive - 39.7 km
Windham Mountain Resort - 39 min drive - 40.8 km

Restaurants

‪The Horseshoe Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪The Zone - ‬14 min drive
‪Blenheim House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, charming Catskills getaway-lovely in Fall, short drive to ski resorts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, charming Catskills getaway-lovely in Fall, short drive to ski resorts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, charming Catskills getaway-lovely in Fall, short drive to ski resorts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, charming Catskills getaway-lovely in Fall, short drive to ski resorts located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from North Blenheim Town Hall and within 3 miles (5 km) of Blenheim Hill State Forest and Lansing Manor House. New York Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Mine Kill State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pari R.

10 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful property

My family and I stayed in this house for the second time and enjoyed the property and the area very much. The fall colors are everywhere and the surrounding of the house is calm and very pretty.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Eileen L., Manlius NY

19 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visited area for a wedding

House allowed my immediate family to stay together for a local wedding.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Joy S.

20 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

house not cared for. great location, very dirty!!!

Filthy greasy pan left in oven Dirty refrigerator Greasy utensils and dishes and glasses Broken glass on floor next to refrigerator Dead bugs in all the corners and on windowsills Generalized musty/dirty smell Picnic table covered with dried on food remnants Dishwasher unusable. Top shelf fell out Upstairs toilet unstable like being on a rocking chair Light switches everywhere that lit up nothing - most especially the staircase was dangerously dark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

5 Sept 2021

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

Absolute Paradise!

House was even better than pictures and description. Very well stocked kitchen and inviting deck with gas grill! Amazing game room in basement which we barely used due to gorgeous weather and deck. Owner very quick to respond to any questions! FR exceeded expectations and we will be back! Thank you Adrienne! The Matthews Family

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia D., Brooklyn, NY, USA

25 Aug 2021

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

A home away from home

We discovered the Catskills last year as we couldn't travel to Europe to visit family and loved it. So we decided to go back this year to revisit some favorite spots (Mine Kill State Park, Prattsville and Windham) and discover new ones (Middleburgh, Schoharie...). We couldn't be happier with the house we stayed in this year, which truly felt like a home away from home. So much so, we wanted to extend our stay. It is the perfect country house surrounded by a magical landscape filled with native plants and flowers, lovely ponds and cattails... we were also visited by woodpeckers, hawks and hummingbird. It provided us with what we needed: an escape from the city; a peaceful retreat in nature. We took full advantage of the deck and the swings, and got the BBQ working. The house itself is very comfortable, spacious, well equipped (though you need to bring your own towels) and fun. It is a charming country house with a soul, not a luxury retreat. The wifi worked impeccably for 2 adults working and 2 tween/teen streaming video as much as they could get away with. While the kitchen is well equipped, and served our needs quite well, it is a bit tired but the owners are about to get it upgraded. Bathrooms are also a bit tired but again this is a country house and we were all super comfortable. The king-size bed in the master bedroom was incredibly comfortable, so much so we want to get the same. We enjoyed wonderful evenings chatting or playing games in the living room by the fireplace, or in the basement entertainment room watching movies, playing foosball... We also loved the location of the house. While it felt isolated, it was only 15 to 20 minutes away from everything we needed. And best of all 4 minutes away from the Mine Kill pool. We got to pick blackberries in a nearby local farm, hike the Vroman's Noseloop Trail... Our host was very easy to communicate with, responsive, gracious and helpful. We spent 3 weeks in this house and miss it already. We hope to get to stay in the house again in a near future.

Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tim B.

18 July 2021

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

North Blenheim

The property was very quiet and off the beaten path. Perfect for what we wanted. Access to the wedding venue near by was excellent. If we are in the area again we would return to this property

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Nilanjana D.

24 May 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Run-down property, very disappointed

This was our first trip post-lockdown and we were really looking forward to it. The house looked great in the pictures but unfortunately it didn't turn out to be so :-( As soon as we booked, the owner sent a message that we have to bring our own towels and take our garbage home - I wish this was written on the VRBO site and I knew about it before booking. I wrote back that we were not planning on returning home directly (and our friends were driving back to NJ), so they let us keep the garbage in the garage before leaving, which was very nice of them! The house is not maintained at all and everything is falling apart! :-( There are no overhead lights in the bedrooms, and most of the lamps didn't work (not sure if it's the bulbs or sockets or the lamps themselves). Utensils were greasy, so we had to clean them before using them - the top rack of the dishwasher was wobbly, so we just used the bottom rack. Window blinds are coming off. There were no paper towels in the kitchen, and no extra toilet paper rolls (just the partly used one on the holder) or hand soap in the bathrooms. Water pressure in the master bathroom shower was low, and the drain was clogged in other bathroom tub. The lawn was not mowed, and pond dock in front of the house is broken and has fallen off in the pond. The back deck looks dated, the deck furniture set up on pic #15 is not there, and the arm of the rocking chair is broken. The basement looked good - the only place that looked same as advertised in the vrbo pics, but had a musty smell. Pros: The wifi is good, master bedroom is big, and the house is secluded.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

18 Mar 2021

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

Plattekill.

Great location for us to ski at Plattekill.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Sydney C.

17 Jan 2021

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

Getaway

This property was a great getaway from the city, especially to spend the New Year. The property was beautiful for exploring and the house was large enough to accommodate seven people while providing enough space to not be on top of each other. The owner was very responsive and kept an eye on the weather forecast to make sure if we needed snow plowing services she could set that up for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Andrew T.

28 Dec 2020

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

Lovely property amidst the mountains

We had a great time in a lovely section of the Catskills.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda H.

21 Aug 2020

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

Great family getaway

Our family had a great time, it was just what we all needed. The kids had a wonderful time getting outdoors. The home was great and spacious for all 7 of us. Looking forward to doing it again. The owner was very responsive to all of our questions and checking in and out went seamlessly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexey L.

4 May 2020

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

Amazing place for a big family!

Truly a gem in the Catskills. The views are superb, the outside space is everything you need, and inside it is really a home. Lovely living room area with fireplace, well-equipped kitchen with everything you need for a big family. 3 toilets, 4 bedrooms, and a lot of character and ambiance throughout. Our favorite was to sit on the porch listening to the birds and the stream. We’d love to stay again!

Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 Jan 2020

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

Great winter getaway

The house was great for our two families and we lucked out with fresh snow on day two which allowed the kids to sled the hill in the backyard. Proximity to the local ski areas was great! It took a little time to figure out the downstairs temp on the Nest thermostat, but once sorted, the house was nice and comfortable. The beds we’re equally comfortable and we all had peaceful nights of sleep away from the city.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Patryk M.

4 Jan 2020

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

Very Beautiful Home

We stayed over New Year's Eve. Group of 5. Beautiful home located in very private woods. Clean home. Lots of games in the basement, very entertaining. No cellular service reception. There is wifi but not very good. But overall I highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

4 Jan 2020

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

Secluded paradise.

This property was not actually accurately displayed on the site. It did not do it any justice! The house was gorgeous the country setting amazing. The area is exactly what we needed for this family get away. Do all of your shopping before you go and just stay there and enjoy each other. We have stayed in many rental homes on HomeAway and this by far exceeded our expectations. Thank you so much for sharing this home with us for our Christmas vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Reema S.

18 Sept 2019

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

Great stay!

Great host and great location! Beautiful house.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

18 Sept 2019

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

Great experience

Quick communication, easy check in, and clean house. We were in town for a wedding and this was the perfect solution for our group. We were also pleasantly surprised by the backyard. Great experience, would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

21 Aug 2019

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

Family Reunion

Our annual Family Reunion plus a 70th Wedding Anniversary made an enjoyable stay at this property. Plenty of room for the eight of us, many things to do in the area, beautiful private location. We enjoyed the back deck most of all.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Danielle S.

6 Aug 2019

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

This property is absolutely gorgeous! We loved the house and the personal touches throughout.

We rented this fabulous house at one of the hottest times of the year. Only a couple rooms actually have air conditioning, but the basement is nice and cool!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric I.

22 Feb 2019

Spacious and quiet setting

Nice spacious house with all the necessary amenities. Owner was very responsive to any questions we had during our stay. We were here for skiing but the area seem like there's a lot activities during the summer as well. I would definitely come back for a longer stay next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Irina A.

27 Oct 2018

Love that country air

Stayed here with 7 people + 1 baby on a chilly October weekend for a wedding nearby. It was plenty roomy for all of us. The home is clean and comfortable, warm, sparse but in a cozy way. Adrienne, the owner, was very responsive. Communication was perfect. Didn't really get to explore the area but the country air smelled amazing, and the property felt very secluded and well taken care of.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

5 Sept 2018

Lovely property in the mountains

We had a wonderful stay in North Blenheim. Weather was fabulous and we had one swim at the local pool to keep cool! We also had a couple of nights star gazing it was just stunning everything is so clear and magical don’t forget to look! Property was clean and well maintained and customer service was excellent. Would definitely recommend we will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

25 Aug 2018

House was very spacious, clean, and comfortable for our extended family.

The house suited our particular needs very well. It was clean and well equipped with everything we happened to need. Everyone enjoyed their stay and we would definiitely book again should the need arise.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

1 Jan 2018

Great stay! Spacious house with helpful owners

We had a great New Year’s Eve weekend stay at this house. The owners were helpful with any questions we had. The house was spacious we especially enjoyed the finished basement. The owners also laid out an extra bed in the bunk room so we didn’t have to put anyone on the top bunk which was an added bonus!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

1 Sept 2016

A peaceful gem accessible to local attractions

A wonderful large get away in a beautiful peaceful location yet lots of activities with a short drive. House is wonderfully equipped and very comfortable. Huge kitchen, separate dining room and large deck with comfortable sofas to watch the sun go down. Plenty of space for children of all ages - even a bar and disco ball in the basement. Hot sunny days and cool night meant perfect temperatures for everyone. Children loved the pools at Mine Kill State park and the kayaking. Super farms shops with local products and fruit picking. We will definitely return.

About the host

Hosted by Adrienne MacWhannell

Why they chose this property

The Catskills is a magical place in upstate New York, unspoiled and a real retreat. Whether you want to enjoy the skiing, tubing and other winter activities or escape and spend quiet time or gather for a family occasion the house, its views and surrounding area enable something for everyone. It is truly our second home that we are happy to share.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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