Title: Birch Creek Retreat ~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32919256&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Birch Creek Retreat \~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna Family-friendly vacation home with a fitness center and a sauna ## Photo gallery for Birch Creek Retreat \~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna ![Interior - Birch Creek Retreat ~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna (Pine Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32919300/32919256/2ffa29f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fitness facility - Birch Creek Retreat ~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna (Pine Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32919300/32919256/b8eff7aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Birch Creek Retreat ~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna (Pine Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32919300/32919256/197c6d7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Birch Creek Retreat ~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna (Pine Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32919300/32919256/0b4ac784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![8 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Birch Creek Retreat ~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna (Pine Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32919300/32919256/136ea772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in 23 acres of woodlands, this spacious country home near Belleayre Ski Resort offers a historic retreat. Unwind by the two working fireplaces or soak in the covered hot tub after a day of skiing, hiking, or exploring. Eight comfy bedrooms and most with personal bathrooms provide ample space for family gatherings. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 206000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Birch Creek Retreat \~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna Historical, spacious place for families to bunker up in a natural setting. Stay at this private, sprawling & historic country home just 5 mins from Belleayre Ski Resort! This is a generously spacious home situated on 23 acres of woodlands. There is a barn and a rare keystone bridge on the property with a meandering stream that runs throughout. Perfect place to host memorable family reunions, friends gatherings & all season getaways! :) Please inquire for use of the barn. This is a historical home with tons of original features. Dr Henry Morton (first President of Stevens Institute) and his descendants called this estate home for over 4 generations. The Mortons were benefactors to the local area, including the Pine Hill Library. Since acquiring the house, I have done my best to maintain the integrity of the home while continuing to embrace some modern touches for comfort. License #2024-STR-AO-027P The house has 8 comfy bedrooms and most have their own personal bathrooms! Two working fireplaces and large eat-in kitchen with a commercial Garland range and a covered, outdoor hot tub. Come get toasty by the firepit or soak in the hot tub after a long day or skiing, hiking, boating, swimming, antiquing and exploring! Firewood and Propane for BBQ will be on site gratis and plentiful for your stay! During your stay, you will have access to entire main house and wraparound deck, along with surrounding grounds and parking. Please inquire for use of the barn in advance. I have a local property manager who is readily available for any potential needs that may arise. I will always be respectful of your privacy and space. I will also be available by phone for any requests, needs or questions that you may have! There is a guide in the house with suggestions to eat, drink, see & do. The house is set up to comfortably accommodate 16 adults maximum. Any add'l guests visiting the home beyond booking agreement must be discussed in advance. Loud music must be turned down outside past 10pm with respect to the local neighbors and surrounding forest. I love dogs! So, well-behaved dogs are welcome. 2 dogs max. The add'l fee will be $25 per dog, per night booked. This house was built in late 1890's and is reflective of that style of home. If you are expecting a modern, fine-lined and updated property, this may not be most ideal fit for your needs. The house is in a rural setting. Please anticipate rusticity and old fashioned character. The home is thoroughly cleaned and cared for between guests though not void of imperfections. There are general updates which I am constantly working on with my maintenance team in between guest stays. If you notice something specifically broken upon arrival or in need of repair, please message me about this upon/during your arrival so that I may address appropriately. The home is located in the woods on a secluded property; potential for wildlife sighting is quite possible! In inclement weather, 4WD or AWD is recommended. There is an exterior camera system ONLY that oversees the parking area and front and back entrances. This a very large, older home so temps can vary throughout. During colder weather, small areas of the of home stay warmer (bedrooms, kitchen) than larger open areas (formal dining room), so sweaters and comfy slippers may be needed for some folks. There are supplemental heating sources for your comfort: fireplaces, floor heaters, wall heaters and throws. Check-out is 11am SHARP and Check-in is between 4pm - 10pm. Please understand that the house requires the entire time in between to clean & prepare for the next set of guests. If you would like to arrange an early check-in or late check-out please let me know beforehand so I can try and make arrangements ahead of time, if possible. There is so much to do in this part of the Catskills in every season! Pine Hill is a Hamlet in Shandaken in the heart of the Catskills, approx 2.5hr drive from midtown NYC. We are 5 mins away from Belleayre Ski Resort and about 30 mins from Hunter, Plattekill & Windham. Belleayre Beach at Pine Hill Lake is a 3 min drive with swimming, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and more. There are endless hiking trails in the area. Getting around by car is recommended. No car? Trailways of NY Bus Line drops you off to nearby Fleishmanns, a 5 min drive from house (.08 miles). The bus takes 3 hrs & 15 min to and from Port Authority. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Optional ski privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 7.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Gym - Optional ski privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 6,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65361600/65361507/78c4f7ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ski on/Ski off, Convenient, Spacious & Extra Clean, Perfect for Large Families Hunter - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 71 reviews CA $2,267 CA $3,459 total includes taxes & fees Jan 20 - Jan 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=65361507&PinnedHotelID=65361507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115660000/115652100/115652020/1a3525c5_edited_b63e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 5-bedroom Lake Log cabin in marvelous Lanesville Lanesville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=115652020&PinnedHotelID=115652020&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65990000/65987700/65987609/b9e43ec8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Swimming Hole, Hot Tub, 2 Creeks, Fishing, Hiking, New Reno in the Catskills Hortonville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=65987609&PinnedHotelID=65987609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73080000/73080000/73079933/c59b7d1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW 5 Bed 5 1/2 Bath Townhouse Walk To Skiing! 900 sq ft Of Mountan View Decks! 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Ensure all oven knobs are turned to off position. If you used BBQ grill clean and turn off, Return grill tools and put cover on (when cool to touch). Empty bathroom/bedroom/kitchen waste bins. Dispose of in the dumpster located at the bottom of the hill. Misc: Restore any furniture moved. Check outdoors for misc items left or garbage on premise Hot tub: Secure Hot Tub cover. Doors: Ensure back door (by hot tub) is closed & secure. Ensure utility room door is closed and secure. Ensure front door is locked and secure. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No Children in Hot tub. Do not remove floating filter from hot tub. Doing so will incur a $250 fee! Un-amplified, low key music outdoors off by 10pm. Please ensure all garbage is collected before check-out and placed in the dumpster on the property. Any garbage bag left will be charged $25 p/bag. Any add'l guests visiting beyond the booking reservation must be requested for permission in advance. 8 vehicles is the max vehicles on the property. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: 2 dogs max. $25 per night booked, per dog. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Please inquire for permission for special events! ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Please inquire for permission for special events! Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 2024-STR-AO-027P ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Charming Private Catskills Getaway All Season House Pine Hill Charming Private Catskills Getaway All Season House Charming Private Catskills Getaway All Season Pine Hill Charming Private Catskills Getaway All Season Charming Private Catskills Getaway All Season House Pine Hill Charming Private Catskills Getaway All Season House Charming Private Catskills Getaway All Season Pine Hill Charming & Private Catskills Getaway! All Season Pine Hill Charming Private Catskills Getaway! All Season Charming Private Catskills Getaway 4 Season 16ppl Dog Friendly Charming Private Catskills Getaway 4 Season 16ppl Dog Friendly Charming Private Catskills Getaway! All Season Charming Private Catskills Getaway! All Season Charming Private Catskills Getaway! 4 Season 16ppl+ Dog Friendly Safe Clean Well stocked Catskills Home 8br 8 Bath Dog friendly Safe Clean Well Stocked Catskills Home | 8BR 8 Bath Dog friendly ## About the area Located in Highmount, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Catskill Mountains and Catskill State Park, while Empire State Railway Museum and Zadock Pratt Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Pine Hill Community Center and Delaware & Ulster Railroad. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Highmount travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Highmount.dx3000448776) [View more Vacation homes in Highmount](https://www.expedia.ca/Highmount-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000448776-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.14250%2C-74.48611&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mGJgl5aTwxbUwBdYiTsMR2-hTiI=) Pine Hill, NY ### What's nearby - Catskill State Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Belleayre Mountain Ski Center \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Pine Hill Community Center \- 1 min drive \- 1.8 km - Hunter Mountain \- 33 min drive \- 53.2 km - Windham Mountain Resort \- 40 min drive \- 57.4 km ### Restaurants - ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬3 min drive - Sunset Lodge - ‪Peekamoose Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Oakley's Place - ‬8 min drive - ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birch Creek Retreat ~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Birch Creek Retreat ~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna? ### What time is check-out at Birch Creek Retreat ~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna? ### Where is Birch Creek Retreat ~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Birch Creek Retreat \~ 8br, 8ba, New Hot Tub + Sauna Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 93 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen D. Oct 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Mella’s property was incredibly spacious and comfortable. The historic nature of the building was appreciated by everyone, and our group felt like we were staying in our own private in tucked away in the country. All the extra perks of a hot tub, sauna, fire pit,…added to the experience. This would be the place we’d stay if we returned to the Catskills. ##### Stephen D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominique H. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I brought a group of 12 friends here for my 40th birthday celebration, and we really enjoyed this home and property! Common spaces are large and have lots of comfortable seating. My group really enjoyed the hot tub and sauna on premises. We had a small dishwasher issue while we were there and it was fixed in short order by a friendly and pleasant handyman. Great communication with the host as well! Strongly recommend staying here with a large group. ##### Dominique H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy G. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Large, multiple spaces for informal gathering of folks, huge deck, large kitchen and full equipment for cooking, nice hot tub, responsive manager, beautiful woodsy setting and grounds. Perfect accommodation for a large family gathering with multiple generations, or any group. Mella was very accommodating and helpful from the original booking through changes in dates to the ultimate stay. She responded to questions quickly and communicated clearly. Easy check in with a lockbox. Thank you for a wonderful stay! ##### Nancy G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidy A. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Stay We had a great time during 4th of July weekend. We were a large family but fit comfortably with 8 rooms , each room was nicely organized and the outside area of the house is unreal. If you like nature then this is the place for you. We loved it! ##### Heidy A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey W. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family place We enjoyed our stay and had plenty of room for our whole family. Close to Belleayre and 30 mins from Hunter. ##### Casey W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison P. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay for a big group We just got back from a great stay with a few other families and their kids and had the best time. This is our second time staying here and it’s exactly as we remembered which was great, but it’s even better now with the new sauna - which was AMAZING! I would recommend this home to anyone and cannot wait to book it again next year! ##### Allison P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia K. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend Great house and property for family get together. Plenty of space and activities nearby. ##### Patricia K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yessenia C. Sep 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful time in the Catskills We had an amazing time Labor Day weekend! The weather was great. We went to Caterskills waterfalls which was amazing. A must see and the nearby beach was also very nice. The house was very clean & well kept with all the amenities. Made it a great stay! ##### Yessenia C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tanya h. Jan 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Holiday Family Ski Trip This large home comfortably accommodated 16 guests ages 21 to 87\. Ample bedrooms and bathrooms for a group this large are hard to find but this home has plenty. The large and well stocked kitchen was a great gathering space after a day on the slopes with plenty of space for chefs and sous-chefs to work while the rest watched while enjoying apres-ski activities. The dining room was great for evening board games and led easily to the living room for evening movies. We look forward to returning. ##### tanya h. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Greg W. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion Half way point between extended family members. Just the right amount of bedrooms, bathrooms, and social areas for our group. ##### Greg W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah O. Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Years Family Trip The house is the perfect size for a large family gathering! Communication was responsive and helpful. My family had a wonderful time bringing in the new year!! Would stay here again! ##### Deborah O. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricardo C. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Weekend My cousins and siblings had a great time from start to finish. The house was very comfortable with multiple places to relax. We had a large group and never felt short for space. All bedrooms were well furnished. The amazing kitchen was perfect for making our large family dinners. The area around the house offered beautiful scenery and nice options for when we wanted to go out. Highly recommend this property and host (Mella) ##### Ricardo C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip B. Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property for a get together This was a great property for a large get together with kids. The house was very big, with good common areas and a giant deck. Everything went smoothly. ##### Philip B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh R. Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a large group getwway Mella’s house is the perfect space for a big group to escape to nature. Amazing property, large house, lots of bathrooms, and tons of amenities. Plus Mella is great with communication. Highly recommend! ##### Josh R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### deborah l. Sep 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Stay Our family stayed for five days surrounding my daughter’s wedding in the area. The kitchen is absolutely fabulous and each room has its own personality and convenient bathroom. The surroundings were gorgeous and relaxing on the porch helped us to wind down from all the wedding stress. The owner quickly responded to all our questions and we felt very spoiled! I highly recommend Birch Creek Retreat. 😀 ##### deborah l. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchell L. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful weekend stay We held a reunion weekend for a close group of friends. We loved the fact that there were plenty of bedrooms (without bunk beds) and plenty of bathrooms to accommodate us.My friends enjoyed the hot tub and barrel sauna. We had a great time cooking and hanging out in the kitchen chatting til the wee hours. Mella was a fantastic host, easy to communicate with and very responsive. Everyone had a great time. I wouldn't be surprised if we tried to do another reunion gathering next year at this place! ##### Mitchell L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison L. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil Getaway Huge, fascinating old house with a great kitchen and spectacular grounds. Bedrooms are large and spread apart which makes it great for sharing across friend and extended family groups. Excellent TV and WiFi, but honestly the outdoors were the highlight. The brook that runs through the property lends a truly magical feeling of peace and tranquility. We spent most of our time on the huge deck and had an epic fire pit experience. ##### Allison L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon M., Seaside Park, NJ Mar 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Great Winter Getaway This was a return winter visit for our family. We love this property with its walking trails and other outside amenities. Plus the house is large enough for our family of ten to not get in each others hair. The kitchen is great and well stocked with glasses, dishes, pots and pans as we cook dinner as a family every night. We explored some towns this time and enjoyed the area. And of course, I need to include, that gem of a ski mountain, Belleayre. just down the street.. Other than wanting more snow it was a great winter getaway! ##### Sharon M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh P. Dec 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for a large group Just had our second Christmas at this house with a large family group. There’s so much space for big groups, with lots of different places to hang out and a dining table that can easily fit 15+. We also love that everyone gets their own bathroom and plenty of bedroom space. The kitchen is well-stocked and great for cooking large meals and spending time together. The house is old, with some of the things that come along with that (eg some rooms are cold, which the owner notes in the listing), but overall I’d recommend it for a big gathering! ##### Leigh P. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey S. Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical stay! We had a wonderful trip to Pine Hill, and Mella's house was the icing on the cake! The house is very large and offers plenty of space for all of us. There are six bedrooms on the second floor and two on the third. The first-floor living room, dining room, lounge, and kitchen are large and wonderful for a group gathering. However, the real highlight of the house is the outside area - the sauna and hot tub are wonderful, and the deck is very large and provides plenty of space for us to sunbathe on a warm day or to eat dinner outside. Mella communicated effectively, and the house guide provided all the information you need to live in the house responsibly. I would highly recommend staying at this property for a large group! ##### Casey S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara N. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extended family gathering We stayed at Mella’s property for our extended family gathering. It was wonderfully private and relaxing. We loved being able to all fit at one table for meals, but we also ate on the back deck and spent time around the campfire. The children spent a lot of time in the stream and the older ones enjoyed the hot tub. The house is much more spacious than the pictures can show. This was great for napping children to be away from the noise in the main part of the house, or for grandparents who went to bed early. We also particularly appreciated how most bedrooms have a private bathroom! There are also multiple sitting areas to relax and visit. We took a walk down the road (barely any traffic) and had a pleasant chat with a friendly neighbor. We like the homey character of this lovely old house and hope to come back for our next gathering. ##### Kara N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda D. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Family Getaway The house is a beautiful old homestead snuggled back in the trees with a babbling brook running through the back of the property. The house is old but full of history and character. We loved that every room kept it’s antique charm. There was a bathroom in every bedroom. They had AC units and heaters in each room for your climate preferences. The kitchen was huge and allowed ample space for the adults to gather while the children played in one of the great rooms. We all loved being able to sit on the porch and drink coffee, listen to the rain falling, and watch the kids playing in the creek. We felt like we were in our own little world. There was a quaint little town about 15 minutes away for our grocery needs and many trails to hike nearby, suitable for those who were pregnant, carrying babies, tiny tots, and young adults. The area is just gorgeous. The host was very quick to respond to any questions I had and really seemed vested in our stay being comfortable and enjoyable. ##### Belinda D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy C. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Backyard Wedding We just got home from 4 wonderful days in this charming historic home. We had a perfect long weekend for 3 families to come together and share a private backyard wedding. The layout of the home allowed for each family to have plenty of private quiet space including a 3rd floor two bedroom suite for one family, another two bedroom suite on a one side of the second floor for another family and a larger 4 bedroom area with its own living room and fireplace for the third family. There was also a second floor laundry. We did not spend much time upstairs however, because this house also has multiple wonderful places for gathering together on the first floor. The dining room table sat all 13 of us comfortably, the first floor living room had a giant sectional couch and big screen tv and the kitchen was big enough for all of us to gather and enjoy cooking on the 6 burner professional stove with built in griddle. We also spent much of our time enjoying the spacious back porch with a hot tub and walking the grounds to enjoy the lovely streams that flow through the property. We will have wonderful memories of our family wedding at your lovely home. I imagine this house holds many wonderful memories for your past guests will create new memories for your future guests. ##### Nancy C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricardo C. Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had another amazing stay. Mella was an amazing host from the moment we booked to the moment we checked out. We are already looking forward to 2026's weekend family getaway and being able to once again enjoy this one of kind property! ##### Ricardo C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken W. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large property Host was very easy to communicate with. The house is very large and comfortable. Ac units all over the house, plenty of seating and lots of different areas to hang out with large groups of family or friends. All the bedrooms had they're own bathroom attached which is wonderful. The whole group I was with were happy with the stay. If you're looking to book a place that can accommodate a large group this place should be considered. ##### Ken W. 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