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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 30

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Hamden, NY

Sidney, NY (SXY-Sidney Municipal)58 min drive
Cooperstown All Star Village Fields62 min drive
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts66 min drive
Catskill Mountains87 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

My space

1 Queen Bed

Semi master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master

Bathtub or shower

Privacy

Bathtub or shower

Relax

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful custom colonial on 5.2 acres boasts a master ensuite with Jacuzzi tub and huge walk-in closet and three additional very spacious bedrooms on a quiet, cul-de-sac 10 minutes outside Downsville through a picturesque countryside. This home is light and bright and offers quality workmanship throughout. Formal, classical interior perfect for large gatherings and makes a great getaway or year round residence. Home offers many great features including a beautiful entrance foyer with plenty of large windows making it a joy to behold. Main level features a large eat-in-kitchen with sliders to a rear deck, formal dining room and separate living room. Full finished basement (45'x25') for extended living space, oversized 2 car attached garage and sizable front porch for relaxing and enjoying nature. The property is a combination of rolling open yard and mature treed areas . This spectacular residence demands your immediate attention.

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Please notify me before having Party.

Pets

Pets allowed

Please notify me before bringing pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A fee will be charged if somked inside house.

Please leave trash in garage. Trash bags under the kitchen sink

Please keep doors close, this way bugs won’t enter the house.

Repellent candles are in the garage, back and front patio and closet you can light to repel them. A zapper in form of a tennis racket is their. USE!

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Please notify me before having Party.

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 deadlock

About the area

Downsville

This holiday home is located in Downsville. Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum and Catskill Art Society Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ski Bobcat and Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center.

Hamden, NY

What's nearby

Canada Falls - 36 min drive
Cooperstown All Star Village Fields - 62 min drive
Bethel Woods - 65 min drive
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts - 66 min drive
Catskill Mountains - 87 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Old Schoolhouse Inn & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Downsville Diner - ‬8 min drive
‪The Vineyard Wine Bar and Delaware Gourmet - ‬8 min drive
‪Duke's the Office - ‬8 min drive
‪J & A's Pizzaria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Home away from Home. Large Groups Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Your Home away from Home. Large Groups Welcome located?

Situated in Downsville, this holiday home is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from East Branch Delaware River and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from West Branch Delaware River. Roscoe Presbyterian Church and Willowemoc Wild Forest are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Frank L.

8 Oct 2023

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

Downsville house

Overall lovely, just minor repairs necessary. Bathroom mold, couches broken, damp but neat basement.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

22 Aug 2023

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

Stay here!

Clean private property, exceptional hosts, fully private. Wonderful space. They even offered and had wood stocked for a fire!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

6 June 2022

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

our stay

We were very pleased with this property. Thank you for your quick responses to our questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

21 Oct 2021

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

Great place for a party.

Had a joint bachelor/ette party here and it was perfect for us. House is much bigger than the photos suggest. Wooded area with a lot of space between houses ment that we didnt have to worry much about disturbing neighbors with noise. Host was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

29 July 2021

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

A remote property that houses a lot of people!

I held an event here for 13 friends and the house suited my needs well. It was very large and well stocked and there was plenty of space for everyone to sleep and hang out. I ran into no major issues and the host was communicative and friendly. Make sure you bring food, though, as the closest market is quite a drive. Minor issues I had: there was a lot of bugs around, to be expected in the middle of summer but there was quite a few dead bugs around the house. The jacuzzi seems like it hadn't been run in a while as the pipes let out some dirt. The basement is extremely echo-ey, to the point you can't have a conversation. There also isn't central air, so the house got warm with so many people.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

31 May 2021

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

Great house!!

My group’s time at this house could not have been better. The pictures on the listing did not even do it justice as there was so much more to it when we arrived. Everything was super clean and well taken care of. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone!

10/10 Excellent

Janet L., Glastonbury, USA

11 Apr 2021

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

Nice get away

Very peaceful and wonderful owner who connects with you.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

8 Mar 2021

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

Perfect!

I and four friends ventured up here in the midst of winter and experienced a wonderful retreat. James was a great host! Very responsive and organized. The house is probably bigger than it looks in the photos. When the plague times end I would certainly consider coming back with a larger group.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sofia S.

19 Jan 2021

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

Comfortable Stay :)

We were a group of 10 people (+ 2 dogs) who stayed here over New Years' weekend. James was quick to respond to our questions before our stay and even sent over a few videos of the space - which did not do it justice! Upstairs there are 2 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms, most of which have enough room for another couple to sleep on an air mattress if needed. There were plenty of these in the closets. The downstairs area included a half bath, a big eat-in kitchen, a separate dining room with a HUGE adjustable table that fit all of us, a living room with a large TV, and a second family room for lounging or doing puzzles. The space was minimalistic yet included everything we needed. Super clean & easy check-in process. There was also a large, finished, unfurnished basement where we let our dogs run around since we got hit with some crummy weather. Thank you for hosting us, James!

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

25 Dec 2020

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

A Happy Thanksgiving!

The only thing that would have made it a happier Thanksgiving would be knowing that just about EVERYTHING was there already! I didn't use most of what I packed. You would need to bring any special items you need - like platters or serving bowls, but they even had tupperware to borrow, plenty of plates, dishes, utensils and kitchen items (dish towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, hand soap, pot holders) plus basic spices...and lots of garbage cans/bags/recycling bins available. To further update other reviews - wifi was great - there are two rooms to hang out in, one set up like a theatre (Netflix and streaming tv available) and the other is more like a sitting room so just a nice place to sit and chat over coffee or sit back and have some wine. James advised me to bring extra towels though plenty were provided as was quality bedding for all four queen sized beds. He was great about communicating with me and is a top notch property manager that has upgraded everything (It rained so we could not take advantage of the fire pit he added but there was wood, kindling etc in the garage for use.) and made this a really great place to rent for family and friends. The pictures don't do justice - the house is huge! We were very comfortable and so relaxed in this beautiful mountain home...off the beaten path and very peaceful. I would definitely recommend to family and friends. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

nicole n.

17 Aug 2020

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

secluded get away summer vacation!!!

We had a great time spending in this spacious beautiful house. The house was clean and nicely put together. We felt very comfortable. It is an amazing place, very secluded and beautiful quite location on top of a mountain. The host was available when was contacted and very helpful. Would definitely recommend this house!!

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

18 July 2020

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

Amazing stay

10/10 without a doubt from top to bottom everything was how i imagined if not better

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Will S.

14 July 2020

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

Peace and Quiet

We had a great week of seclusion up at the end of a country road on top of a mountain. The owner was very responsive and the house suited most of our needs. Some critter had chewed through the gas line to the BBQ, but the owner was able to send someone to repair it and reimbursed us for replacement propane, saving our July 4th plans. Pros: -Very secluded and quiet -Spacious, lots of room to spread out -Great front porch for relaxing -20-30 mins from hiking trails For future guests to be aware of: -The nearest grocery store is ~30 mins away, so plan ahead. The gas stations in town still have basic snacks, drinks, etc -Kitchen lacked some necessities (cutting board, mixing bowls, baking sheet, sharp knives) if you're planning to do any advanced cooking -Lots of bugs outside, so be prepared and bring bug spray (citronella candles were provided) -Internet is slow, so bring your own hotspot (cell reception is great there) and Roku/Fire stick/etc if you plan on streaming video -The hot tub in the listing is just the whirlpool spa tub in the master bathroom. It's a great bathtub (the hot water tap gets HOT), but definitely not an actual hot tub if that's what you're looking for

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Christina P.

26 May 2020

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

Weekend Get Awat

This property was pretty updated. It was a large house with a lot of room. The pictures make the house look smaller then it actually is. We spent two nights here and everything was great! Beautiful quite location onto of a mountain. So peaceful! Home owner was very easy to contact and had no issues at all!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

MARY F.

16 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Big, spacious house.

This is a really big, spacious, newly renovated, comfortable house with plenty of room and we had a nice time staying there. The house is almost on the top of the mountain with great outdoors and fresh air. It was easy to get there, we just followed our GPS. There is a very good cell phone reception in the house. There is no TV even though the listing says that TV is there. The TV set is there but no TV service, no cable, no dish and no internet. There is just DVR with some old movies so make sure to bring your own collection. Areas for improvement: We had to contact the owner through HomeAway for arrival instruction which was provided around 11a.m. of the day of arrival. There is a lot of storage room but unfortunately none of the closets had any hangers. There is only one night stand in each bedroom and not even one waste basket in the entire house! Only one garbage bag was left for us under the sink, no garbage bin though, so we had to run to the garage with each piece of trash.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy B.

6 Jan 2019

Such a great place to spend time.

Entire house was very clean and everything inside is new, a lot of things were supplied.There was 12 of us, during stay, and everybody had plenty of room, and I'm sure groups of more people will feel comfortable. Nature around the house is awesome, it is an amazing place to take a rest from city rush. Would reccomend to everybody!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018