Title: Catskills retreat on 4.5 acres w/ fully stocked kitchen and fire pit—Sleeps 9 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Catskills retreat on 4.5 acres w/ fully stocked kitchen and fire pit—Sleeps 9 Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100050000/100043100/100043018/745ffd86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100050000/100043100/100043018/c2775c6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100050000/100043100/100043018/6f3b0434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100050000/100043100/100043018/cabe590a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100050000/100043100/100043018/3bdec8c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of the Catskills, this 1830s farmhouse is a peaceful retreat for families and groups. Enjoy cozy evenings by the outdoor fire pit or unwind in one of two living rooms, while kids play in a room filled with games and toys. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Catskills retreat on 4.5 acres w/ fully stocked kitchen and fire pit—Sleeps 9 Feel like you're visiting your great grandparents' quirky, cozy farm house at our peaceful countryside home away from home. Enjoy staying in with plenty of games, books and toys to keep busy. Go ahead and bake some goodies or warm your cheeks while roasting some 'mallows by our outdoor fire pit. Or go out and explore the Catskills, waterfalls, lakes, hiking trails, caverns, drive-in, restaurants, or breweries! Ideal for families, large groups, hunting parties, and remote workers—45 mins from Albany. THE SPACE 1830s farmhouse with original tin ceilings, wood floors, and door hardware. There are 4 private bedrooms (each with a minimum of 1 dresser for your use), 2 full bathrooms, two living rooms (one with an upright piano), an eat-in kitchen and separate dining area, an office, and a playroom. Main floor master has a queen Tempurpedic bed. 2nd main floor bedroom has 2 twin beds, kids books, miscellaneous toys and a pack-n-play in the closet. Upstairs master has a hybrid foam/spring king bed with, a toddler bed, a small TV with DVD player, and a desk with chair. Upstairs 2nd bedroom has a queen bed. All rooms have window A/C units in the warmer months. Kitchen is stocked with utensils, dish ware (kid friendly included), microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender and other appliances, baking tools, herbs + spices, condiments, and baking basics (flour, sugar, etc.). NOTE: the fridge ice-maker is not working so please use ice trays or bring your own ice if desired. Office has an iMac with guest access and a printer for your use. Downstairs living room has a 45"TV with AppleTV. There are books for you to enjoy and take with you if you like. (Just don’t take more than a couple please.) Play room has baby and kid toys, baby gates, board games, card games, puzzles, and an ancient (lol) dollhouse. The dresser has assorted DVDs for playing on either TV. Our property is 4.5 acres (do not cross neighbor's POSTED signs). There is lots of wildlife so don't be surprised to come home to a family of deer grazing in the front yard. We would recommend keeping your pets indoors at night as there are hawks, bears, and fisher cats in the area. Patio has a propane grill, a fire pit with with stacks of firewood for your use, and is lit by an outdoor light and string lights. Side yard has apple trees, wild raspberry bushes, rose bushes, and lilac trees. Backyard has a meadow, stream, and tree swing. Oh, and our well water is clean and delectable. The town playground, library, and Huyck Preserve waterfall are all within walking distance. Nearby attractions include Myosotis Lake, Windham Mountain, Hunter Mountain, Plattekill Mountain, Howe Caverns, Secret Caverns, Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail and Vista, Zoom Flume, and more. Lots of great restaurants and breweries within a 5-20 minute distance. 45 minutes to downtown Albany, (35 minutes to several major shopping malls). For longer stays, grocery shop at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or the Albany Co-op @40 mins away. PLEASE NOTE: this is an 1830’s country home—it is quite old and well-loved and looks as much, so if you're expecting polished perfection it may not be for you. Additionally, we have regular Terminix visits but there’s no silver bullet and the occasional mouse is just a part of country living. If you leave food out on the counters you will attract mice and insects. If you are uncomfortable with any of this, please do not book our home. We promise we won’t be offended ;) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95700000/95699400/95699313/w1015h683x5y0-64f6912d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hickory Hill House: a country retreat, lovely gardens, trails, boats & tennis. Rensselaerville - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $538 CA $1,089 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=95699313&PinnedHotelID=95699313&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.51481,-74.127625&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:spobGr%60mcM%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40S%40S%40UBU%40S%40SBUBSBUBQBUDSBSDSDSBSDSDSFQDSFSDQFSFQFQFQFOFSHQHOFQHOHOHQHMHQHMJOHOJMHOLMHMJMJKLMJKJMJKLKJKLKLIJKLILILILGLILINGLGLGLGNELENELGNELENCNCLENANCNCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40NDLBNBNDLDNFLDNDLDLFLFNFLFLHLHLFLHLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLJJLJJJLJJJLJLJLJNHLJNHNHLHPJLHPHNFNHPFPHNFRFNFPHPDPFRFPDRFRDPDRDRDRBRDRDRBRBTBPBTBRBTBR%40R%40T%40TBR%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTATAR%3FRCTATARATCRCTCRCRCRCTCRERERCREREPERERGPERGRGPERIPGPGNGPIPGPINGPINIPKLIPILINKLINKNKLKJKLKLKLKJKLMJKJMJMJKHMHMJMHMHMFMHMFMHOFMFMDMFODMDODMDODODMBOBOBO%40MDO%3FOBO%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCM%3FOCOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMEOGMEMGMGOIMGMIMGMIMIMKKIMIMKKKMKKKKMKKMMKMKMIKMMIOKOIMKOIMIQIMIQIOIQGOIOISGQGOGQGQGSGQESGSEQGSESEQCSESESCSESCUCSCSCSCUASAUCSAUAUASAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RWYfZP_2X5BQt4cZDIZvnowd0ck=) Rensselaerville, NY #### What's nearby - Zoom Flume - 30 min drive - 21.6 km - University at Albany - 45 min drive - 47.1 km - Crossgates Mall - 45 min drive - 45.2 km - Colonie Center Mall - 48 min drive - 52.4 km - Windham Mountain Resort - 51 min drive - 45.5 km #### Getting around - Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kuhar Family Farm - ‬14 min walk - ‪Casa Mia's - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Palmer House Cafe - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Shell Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Camp Horning - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Catskills retreat on 4.5 acres w/ fully stocked kitchen and fire pit—Sleeps 9 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Catskills retreat on 4.5 acres w/ fully stocked kitchen and fire pit—Sleeps 9? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Catskills retreat on 4.5 acres w/ fully stocked kitchen and fire pit—Sleeps 9? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Catskills retreat on 4.5 acres w/ fully stocked kitchen and fire pit—Sleeps 9 located? > This family-friendly Rensselaerville vacation home is located in the mountains, 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Zoom Flume, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Thompsons Lake State Park Beach and Thacher State Park. Catskill State Park and Vroman's Nose Trailhead are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Catskills retreat on 4.5 acres w/ fully stocked kitchen and fire pit—Sleeps 9 Reviews 10 ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy B. Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy country home Perfect spot for me and my extended family. Great layout of the house; my son could work from home, my daughter could sleep in and my great nephew played on the swing set. Absolutely loved the fire pit and the patio. Great spot for special meals. Walking distance to Huyck Preserve trails. Morgan & JR were super helpful and easy to communicate with. ##### Nancy B. 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