Researchers & Artists' Mountain Retreat for 120 Years!
4.8
Outstanding(71 Reviews)House in Cragsmoor, NY
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
The house sits on top of the Shawangunk Ridge, in the Hamlet of Cragsmoor, looking toward Minnewaska State Park and the Catskill Mountains. It is a 2 story house with the living/dining areas, a sunroom, a bedroom and bath and the kitchen (with washer and dryer) on the 1st floor and one large bedroom with it's own bathroom on the second floor. In addition there is a futon and plenty of room for it on either floor. The house has central heat and a wood stove on the first floor.
Cragsmoor has been home to artists since the late 19th century including, George Inness, Jr, E.L. Henry (who's house is next door) Helen Turner and Charles Curran. Many of its houses and the 100 year old Cragsmoor Library and the Stone Church were designed by Frederick Dellenbaugh, who charted the West with John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt.
Bear Hill, a ten minute walk from the house, and Sam's Point, a 30 minute walk, feature breathtaking views in opposite directions, some of the best rock climbing in the eastern U.S. and many hikes of different levels of difficulty, to waterfalls, natural ice caves, spring fed pools. Both are covered with the famous Shawangunk blueberry bushes, free for the picking.
There are spas, golf courses, antique stores, artists studios nearby. There is hang gliding in warm weather and cross country skiing in cold weather.
There is beauty of every kind, man made and God made. The top of Sam's Point is the only place in the world where Dwarf Pitch Pine trees grow, creating on erie landscape of black pine trucks interspersed with white Birches and endless blueberry bushes. And it smells so good!
Cragsmoor has been home to artists since the late 19th century including, George Inness, Jr, E.L. Henry (who's house is next door) Helen Turner and Charles Curran. Many of its houses and the 100 year old Cragsmoor Library and the Stone Church were designed by Frederick Dellenbaugh, who charted the West with John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt.
Bear Hill, a ten minute walk from the house, and Sam's Point, a 30 minute walk, feature breathtaking views in opposite directions, some of the best rock climbing in the eastern U.S. and many hikes of different levels of difficulty, to waterfalls, natural ice caves, spring fed pools. Both are covered with the famous Shawangunk blueberry bushes, free for the picking.
There are spas, golf courses, antique stores, artists studios nearby. There is hang gliding in warm weather and cross country skiing in cold weather.
There is beauty of every kind, man made and God made. The top of Sam's Point is the only place in the world where Dwarf Pitch Pine trees grow, creating on erie landscape of black pine trucks interspersed with white Birches and endless blueberry bushes. And it smells so good!
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Cragsmoor, NY
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(71 Reviews)4.8
We loved everything about this property
Rustic, warm and accommodating
We really liked the different living areas
Master bedroom and view amazing
Our dogs loved running around expansive property
Sam’s Point Park close plus other trails
4.8
Last minute host notified us for no water in the house, trip was cancelled, we stayed holiday home.
4.8
The cottage is a real gem. We loved the location, the view, the room layout, and all the lovely antique furniture. We were two couples: my husband and I, my daughter and son-in-law. There was everything we needed. Although we had a bit of rain, the cottage itself was a joy to relax in and there was plenty of room so we didn't get in each other's way. My daughter, who is a lover of historical things, is already planning next years stay here.
4.8
As described, older and charming house. Great place to decompress over a long weekend.
Beautiful views from the sun room facing a large backyard. A doe and her fawn visited several times, along with wild turkeys and a curious black cat from the neighborhood.
Amazing vegan options, dog runs and parks. Enjoyed being in a smaller community while close enough to New Paltz and other larger locations.
4.8
My family spent a week here. Nice and cozy old house on top of a mountain with great views. Everything in the house is antique including all the furniture. The place could have been cleaned much better before our arrival. Overall good stay
4.8
We loved our stay at this charming, vintage Catskill cottage which felt like a step back in time. It was perfectly situated in an adorable historic hamlet near several hiking trails with sweeping views. Ann and Cathi, the caretaker, were both lovely and easy to communicate with. We highly recommend dinner out at the Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville - considered one of the best in the Hudson Valley.
4.8
We absolutely loved our stay here. With the gorgeous cottage and the surplus of outdoor activities, we'll definitely be back.
4.8
Great Location/Cozy Catskill Weekend
We loved our stay at this charming, vintage Catskill cottage which felt like a step back in time. It was perfectly situated in an adorable historic hamlet near several hiking trails with sweeping views. Ann and Cathi, the caretaker, were both lovely and easy to communicate with. We highly recommend dinner out at the Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville - considered one of the best in the Hudson Valley.
4.8
Amazing! So cozy and spacious!
We absolutely loved our stay here. With the gorgeous cottage and the surplus of outdoor activities, we'll definitely be back.
4.8
This is a little gem in Cragsmoor. House is packed with vintage furnitures. It will show up in Pine Bush on google map. Great location. Close to the cragsmoor library, stone church and sam’s point. I give it four stars as this is an old house and there are always things that need to be fixed up. Ie, the flooring. Not a big concern to me though. Overall highly Recommended!
4.8
Both the house and the host exceeded expectations. A beautiful home.
4.8
Great place
This is a little gem in Cragsmoor. House is packed with vintage furnitures. It will show up in Pine Bush on google map. Great location. Close to the cragsmoor library, stone church and sam’s point. I give it four stars as this is an old house and there are always things that need to be fixed up. Ie, the flooring. Not a big concern to me though. Overall highly Recommended!
4.8
As wonderful as advertised.
Both the house and the host exceeded expectations. A beautiful home.
4.8
We had a lovey time. House fit our needs. A great location with so many outdoor activities nearby. Rode our bikes on a rail trail and took great hikes at Minnewaska.
4.8
Lovely stay
We had a lovey time. House fit our needs. A great location with so many outdoor activities nearby. Rode our bikes on a rail trail and took great hikes at Minnewaska.
4.8
A Memorable Stay
This is our second visit to this memorably charming historic home. It’s a relaxing and gracious home with views of the Catskills from the bedroom and sunroom.We look forward to our return next September.
4.8
Beautiful place
Cradled by nature, a beautiful hideaway. Cozy cottage, very tastefully decorated. Great place to relax and unwind.
4.8
This place is in a beautiful location. From the pictures we reviewed the impression was rustic and we are ok with that. However rustic should not mean run down. The toilet upstairs required constant plunging to assist in flushing. The floor tiles in the downstairs bathroom were loose, missing grout and the threshold broken. The condition of the floor would make it difficult to keep clean. There was other areas of the home that were also needing repair and maintenance. This place has great potential if the owner would put a little money back into the rental. We would not stay here again.
4.8
Mixed feelings
This place is in a beautiful location. From the pictures we reviewed the impression was rustic and we are ok with that. However rustic should not mean run down. The toilet upstairs required constant plunging to assist in flushing. The floor tiles in the downstairs bathroom were loose, missing grout and the threshold broken. The condition of the floor would make it difficult to keep clean. There was other areas of the home that were also needing repair and maintenance. This place has great potential if the owner would put a little money back into the rental. We would not stay here again.
4.8
The photos don't do it justice. Just a lovely place to stay. Peace and quiet with a view of the mountains and the changing leaves. What more could we want? We thoroughly enjoyed our week here at the house in Cragsmoor.
4.8
Spectacular!
The photos don't do it justice. Just a lovely place to stay. Peace and quiet with a view of the mountains and the changing leaves. What more could we want? We thoroughly enjoyed our week here at the house in Cragsmoor.
4.8
Superb Stay
Our stay in Cragsmoor at this superbly appointed home was delightful in all aspects. We look forward to our next visit.
4.8
Beautiful home in a beautiful neighborhood
Our family really enjoyed staying in this lovely home. It’s beautifully appointed and well supplied. The master bedroom is large and comfortable. The front room looks out over the very pretty lawn. We saw so many deer in the area. Some of the nearby homes are really stunning, too. There’s a beautiful church just down the road as well. We had a great stay and definitely would recommend the house to others.
4.8
Scenic
I have been to the area for years nice to be close to all.
Place could have been a little cleaner other than that a joyful time had by all.
4.8
great place!
nice home, pleasant peaceful weekend
4.8
What a view
Our stay was amazing! It was warm and cozy and perfectly comfortable for our needs. We did have severe weather the last night of our stay and a suggestion for future guest is you might want to post what to do in case of emergency siren. Maybe a radio station to tune into. We decided to play it safe and spend some time in your basement. All was well in the end:). Thanks again for our time on your lovely mountain top.
4.8
Love the fire place and location!
We stayed here right after New Years on one of the coldest / snow-storm winter weekends of the season and were comfy and cozy the whole time. Heat and hot water worked fine and the wood burning stove was so perfect! Kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and the super market was a short drive away. So close to Sam's Point, but due to the intense winter weather, we will have to come back to hike that during the warmer months. Will absolutely come back, quick drive from NYC and super lovely!
4.8
Gorgeous area, cozy house.
Lovely house with a lot of character, two cozy bedrooms and lots of common space with great light and comfy, unique furniture. Cragsmoor is a gorgeous, historic hamlet set in the Catskills with hiking and other outdoor activities nearby.
4.8
Cozy and quiet
Great stay. House was warm, just rustic enough while still being completely comfortable. Even though the parks were frozen over, we still enjoyed a low-key weekend around the house, playing cards on the table with the woodburning stove going.
4.8
Lovely mountain retreat
Ann's home was such a wonderful place to relax and unwind for a long weekend. The cabin is rustic and charming and close to many cute restaurants. The house itself has everything you need for a weekend away. We were happy to get snowed in a little. Easy to get to from NYC and easy to communicate and coordinate with Ann!
4.8
True peace and relaxation
My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful long weekend at this quaint home. The home is in very good shape, with very nice furnishings and it had to be the most well stocked home we've ever rented on HomeAway or other sites. Linens, towels, toiletries, paper products....more than enough. We spent one of our days entirely inside with a fire going in the wood stove and the relaxing views outside. We got lucky and it snowed the night of our arrival, so we did have the Winter Wonderland we had hoped for. The area is not far from several towns with shopping and dining and we will be back for a longer visit so we can explore the area. The owner was quick to answer questions and the stay was beautifully uneventful. :)
4.8
Cozy and Pleasant
Our family enjoyed a peaceful and restful weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed the fireplace while also making good use of the sun room. Sun room had a beautiful view. Our family was happy to have nearby trails to hike. House was clean, quiet, and had what we needed. Thank you Ann!
4.8
Very comfortable!
Quaint, comfortable, rustic, well stocked, clean, great scenery, close to a state park and small town yet remote. Loved it!!
4.8
Nice people, great scenery
The house was comfortable and clean, our hosts were very helpful and kind. Thank you!
4.8
It was a very charming and lovely house. We had a great time there and loved the location.
It was a beautiful home, we enjoyed the garden and bbq, and loved that we were so close to great hiking spots. I highly recommend this place!
4.8
Spent two nights in this lovely cottage. It is an older cottage and feels that way, but the master bedroom is quite comfortable, and the heat and hot water work great. The sun room is the best room in the house, in my opinion, offering beautiful backyard views and a great place to cozy up and read. The house is a great base camp for hiking in Minnewaska.
4.8
Very nice stay
Spent two nights in this lovely cottage. It is an older cottage and feels that way, but the master bedroom is quite comfortable, and the heat and hot water work great. The sun room is the best room in the house, in my opinion, offering beautiful backyard views and a great place to cozy up and read. The house is a great base camp for hiking in Minnewaska.
4.8
I stayed here for a weekend with my wife and two dogs and we had a great time. We arrived a couple days after a big storm and there was more than a foot of snow but Cathy and Anne were nice enough to clear the snow and offer us a refund as well. The cabin itself was lovely and snow kind of made it even more beautiful.
4.8
Lovely home
I stayed here for a weekend with my wife and two dogs and we had a great time. We arrived a couple days after a big storm and there was more than a foot of snow but Cathy and Anne were nice enough to clear the snow and offer us a refund as well. The cabin itself was lovely and snow kind of made it even more beautiful.
4.8
Great place to explore the area from! Sams point, Bear Preserve, Baldwin Winery, and Angry Orchard all near by!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cragsmoor?
The average price for a rental in Cragsmoor is $736 per night. This rental is $436 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Researchers & Artists' Mountain Retreat for 120 Years!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Researchers & Artists' Mountain Retreat for 120 Years! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Researchers & Artists' Mountain Retreat for 120 Years!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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