PICTURESQUE GREAT ESCAPE

8.0

Very good

8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

West Milford, NJ

Upper Greenwood Lake7 min drive
World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses17 min drive
Crystal Springs Golf Resort36 min drive
Montgomery, NY (MGJ-Orange County)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Picturesque Escape in The Woods, Joy For the Whole Family
Time to get away and enjoy the great outdoors! Experience the rustic warmth of the woods at this multi-home, resort-like compound with 16 beds in three separate houses. All combined, there are sleeping accommodations for 25 guests!
Come with one large family, or multiple groups of friends. Enjoy nature and the unforgettable views. Experience luxury. Your stay will be complete with an outdoor pool, basketball courts, tranquil pond, and sprawling grounds. Don’t miss out on the outside firepit for cozy socially distant outdoor gathering and marshmallow roasting.
Multiple separate housing areas allow for plenty of privacy and quiet time for guests of all ages. The first house is comprised of three bedrooms (6 beds-2 full, two twin bunks, two twin over full bunks-sleeps 14) 1.5 baths, plus kitchen, living and dining room. Second house includes a master bedroom with king, 1 bath, additional sleeping for two, along with a kitchen, living, and recreation room. Third house includes Kitchen and bathroom, plus three sleeping areas with 1 king, and 5 twin beds.
All new kitchen(s) and appliances, updated bathrooms, and recently designed spaces with your ultimate comfort in mind. Outdoor bar and seating area for late night chatting. Book soon, this location is expected to have high demand and fill up fast!

Property manager

Kerry Matlosz

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please smoke outside only. No litter.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

West Milford

Located in West Milford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Forges and Manor of Ringwood and Suffern Railroad Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wawayanda State Park and Long Pond Ironworks State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Paintball Depot or Zoom Ziplines.

West Milford, NJ

What's nearby

Upper Greenwood Lake - 7 min drive
Skylands New Jersey Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive
World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses - 17 min drive
Mountain Creek Waterpark - 31 min drive
Crystal Springs Golf Resort - 36 min drive

Getting around

Sloatsburg Station - 19 min drive
Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪Sam's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min walk
‪Goldberg Famous Bagels - ‬13 min drive
‪Country Cottage - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PICTURESQUE GREAT ESCAPE have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is PICTURESQUE GREAT ESCAPE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at PICTURESQUE GREAT ESCAPE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PICTURESQUE GREAT ESCAPE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PICTURESQUE GREAT ESCAPE located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wawayanda State Park, Paintball Depot and Long Pond Ironworks State Park. Upper Greenwood Lake and Sterling Forest State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Mary Ann C.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

great family time property

This property is fabulous. We had a wonderful time. Some suggestions we would have: washing machine and dryer. Large coffee pot for the big house A Refrigerator doors in A have issues Dishwasher door needs help (we never used it) drawer in kitchen A needs gluing pot holders would also be helpful. a set of measuring cups and spoons would be helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

31 May 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Dissapointed

We booked for 6 nights and we left after the first night. We booked for 14 people and there were not enough towels for the time we were to be there and there is no washer and dryer. The power went off in the third house with no remedy for the situation. The main house had several plug in A/C units and two of them did not blow cold air. In the second house we found pubic hair in the sheets. We had to purchase additonal sheets and some fans. The next morning we decided we could not stay here and we moved into a hotel for the rest of our stay. When contacting the manager of the property, they were apathetic to our situation but got no resolution and over the next three communications with them the story changed from "I will contact the owner to see what they can do", to " The owner passed away two weeks ago and I am waiting to hear back from his brother" to " the property is owned by a group and I am waiting to hear back from them" A week later and we still have not received any resolution.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

2 Jan 2023

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

Lovely stay

Really enjoyed the property - Owners were extremely responsive and the stay was lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Tova S., cambridge

7 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Some issues but we had a great time

We rented this property to house 20 ish family members for us to all be together for the first time in a long time. The multiple houses, pool, hot tub, field, basketball court etc were all great amenities that our group enjoyed. We had some issues with the property not being exactly what we expected including that the hot tub hadn’t been maintained appropriately, the smoke detector was beeping with an old battery when we arrived, not all the remotes for the fans had batteries, a door was broken, there was a loose outlet, etc. That said, the property manager did her best to address the issues and things were mostly resolved. Though frustrated that we couldn’t use the hot tub until after it was serviced and a few other inconveniences, we felt the owner addressed our concerns appropriately in the end. We were pleasantly surprised that there was also a ping pong table and indoor basketball game for the kids to enjoy when it was raining and, though it wasn’t exactly what we expected when we booked it, our whole family had a good time and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

31 July 2022

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

Great place!

This is a great place for larger groups! The deck was a wonderful place to hang out and so was the pool! The hosts we very accommodating and easy to reach. 3 houses made it easier to separate families but that large deck brought us all together!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon B.

27 Sept 2021

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

The best staycation Ever!!!

This property gave us the most exquisite long weekend getaway. Every inch of the property is beautiful. The pool is perfect. We had multiple fires, great coffee. The house is so inviting and welcoming. I really love the outdoor bar and comfy outdoor seating. ++++It is exactly like it looks in the pictures+++++ All the rooms are so clean, clutter free and fresh. The house manager is top notch. We love this property!! It's worth every penny.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

8 Sept 2021

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

Great Labor Day Weekend!

We loved the property, and Kerry was a great property manager. We had a large group of 26 year olds and a few dogs and felt like we had plenty of space. Loved the pool, hot tub and sauna and definitely recommend taking a boat ride on Greenwood Lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Emily C.

10 Aug 2021

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

Family Camp!

We spent our annual three family trip at Kerry's West Milford Property this past weekend, and it was amazing. With 8 kids under the age of 9, the grounds were a magical place. The kids went from swimming in the pool to frog hunting in the pond to making s'mores at the camp fire to playing kickball on the giant lawn to playing basketball on the court to playing in the hammocks to making use of the small playground. And they loved exploring all the nooks and crannies of the different houses - dubbing one particular area their "secret hideout." We took one day trip to Wawayanda State Park, 15 minutes away, and loved the beach there (bring a tent - no shade!). Our kids will remember this trip for the rest of their lives. Please note that I titled this review "Family Camp" because you do need to bring the place alive for your kiddos. Bring some nets for frog hunting, materials for s'mores, fun pool floaties, and various outside toys like a kickball to spice things up. We also brought our Roku so that we could access things like Netflix and Disney + for the kids for nighttime wind downs. As for the house accommodations, know that while you will be comfortable, there is some finagling that will inevitably need to be done when thinking about who sleeps where. We piled all the kids into the two bunk rooms in the main house, had one couple sleep there, and the other two couples sleep in the other two houses. There is absolutely room for more, but with our kiddos being younger, we were not comfortable with the loft sleeping in the 2nd or 3rd houses. There are some tricky ladders to be navigated that are probably best for slightly older children. The host was extremely communicative and helpful with a few quick things that needed attention up front, and overall, we had the best time. "Family Camp" was a huge hit, and the kids are already asking to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

7 Aug 2021

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

Excellent property for a great price!

This place is great! It has a such a unique set up, and the pictures/description do not do it justice. You basically get 3 houses for the price of one! My only complaint is that some of the doors don’t work properly, but hopefully that will be something that is fixed quickly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rosa A.

19 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Deceiving

We were not able to use the dishwasher, as it was disgusting and out of order. The grill had no propane gas. We had to go and refill it ourselves. Someone sat on a chair on the patio and it fell apart. We are very lucky that he was not hurt. The sliding doors and the screen doors were very hard to open. My mother needed help opening it. We would not attempt to sit on the couches on the patio as they were disgusting. There were no trash cans for the kitchen in the second or third house and none in any of the rooms in any of the houses. The outside had no lights for outdoor night enjoyment. The upstairs bathroom in the first house feels like a sauna. They also advertised lots of rooms and beds, but really the only house that had more than one room was the 1st house and one of the rooms looks like a closet turned into a room. House #2 only had 1 bedroom and a smelly basement that no one would sleep in. House #3 had a room with a large closet where they put two mattresses on the floor and a balcony with 3 mattresses, but there was no privacy because the balcony is right above the king size bed and you need to go through the room to get to the closet/room. This property is a mess and the owners are deceiving people. By the way the pool is about 2 1/2 feet deep. It was waist height to my 7 year old niece who happens to be short for her age. This property is pricey and I am very sorry that we spent our hard earned money in this trash.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

13 Jan 2021

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

Fantastic Place

We loved our stay here. the property manager is very helpful with setting everything up so that you're very comfortable and have everything needed. The Hot Tub is AMAZING, and tons of space in all of the houses to sleep. Everything was beyond clean, and we could not be happier. HIGHLY recommend!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020