1. There are significant dust mites as my younger one suffered a lot from her allergies (She was put on medication)...I am deeply concerned and she is still suffering from that 2. Please clean the AC vents as they are health hazards 3. There is a foul smell there from the first-day bottom from the sink 4. Property was so beautiful, wish some landscape was done especially on the patio 5. Need more fans upstairs, get warm during nighttime I don't want to sound rude but saw awesome feedback we left, but the suffering of my kid made me a little sad.

The house was wonderful for a family vacation with little ones. Loved the open floor plan and the cozy futon bed in the upstairs bedroom on the floor. The upstairs does get very warm so getting creative with the air flow to help the kids sleep was key and the outside was a bit overgrown around the deck and the grass was long so we didn’t spend any time outside. Luckily there was a fantastic playground down the street!

Enjoyed my stay. Lots of artwork. Good environment to relax. Place was a bit dusty but overall it was a really nice place to stay.

Enjoyed my stay. Lots of artwork. Good environment to relax. Place was a bit dusty but overall it was a really nice place to stay.

We had a great stay at Counting Stars. The house is very cute and has a lot of space which is what we love. It has a large deck and yard, fire pit, outdoor grill, wifi, and a few other amenities we were nicely surprised by, some of which we didn't get to use (games, hand sanitizers, air fresheners, a yoga mat, extra pillows and blankets, etc.). We had a few family members join us and it was nice to not feel crowded or on top of each other, especially with the weather not cooperating with us. We had alot of rain during our stay but were able to keep the windows open for air circulation without the rain going in. Thankfully we had a night where we could use the fire pit and try an outdoor yard game (which we brought). Our dogs were able to run and play frisbee as well. Note: the yard is not enclosed but they didn't stray off the property (initially the street being close by concerned me but once I got there I didn't even need to worry as no one really drives by). The location is nice and quiet - the only sound you hear is from a truck going up the street which was not often as it's really secluded (barely any cars driving up the street, we didn't even notice the neighbors). It's a short drive to a small grocery store or you can drive 20 mins to a Hannford supermarket where you can stock up for your stay. The Bread Alone bakery is very close, only about 10 mins drive. Meredith's Bakery is 20 mins away and has GF baked good (yay). The owner was really communicative if we needed anything but there's quite a lot of household supplies available. All you really need are your personal bathroom items, groceries and adult beverages (of course). Overall it was such a nice property to stay on.. we loved it.

Owner was very responsive to several issues that needed attention

We had a great stay at Counting Stars. The house is very cute and has a lot of space which is what we love. It has a large deck and yard, fire pit, outdoor grill, wifi, and a few other amenities we were nicely surprised by, some of which we didn't get to use (games, hand sanitizers, air fresheners, a yoga mat, extra pillows and blankets, etc.). We had a few family members join us and it was nice to not feel crowded or on top of each other, especially with the weather not cooperating with us. We had alot of rain during our stay but were able to keep the windows open for air circulation without the rain going in. Thankfully we had a night where we could use the fire pit and try an outdoor yard game (which we brought). Our dogs were able to run and play frisbee as well. Note: the yard is not enclosed but they didn't stray off the property (initially the street being close by concerned me but once I got there I didn't even need to worry as no one really drives by). The location is nice and quiet - the only sound you hear is from a truck going up the street which was not often as it's really secluded (barely any cars driving up the street, we didn't even notice the neighbors). It's a short drive to a small grocery store or you can drive 20 mins to a Hannford supermarket where you can stock up for your stay. The Bread Alone bakery is very close, only about 10 mins drive. Meredith's Bakery is 20 mins away and has GF baked good (yay). The owner was really communicative if we needed anything but there's quite a lot of household supplies available. All you really need are your personal bathroom items, groceries and adult beverages (of course). Overall it was such a nice property to stay on.. we loved it.

We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for a crowd but still felt cozy for just the 3 of us. Wildlife was hiding but the neighbors' dog made an appearance one morning. Owner was generally responsive to our email questions/concerns. Thank you!

We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for a crowd but still felt cozy for just the 3 of us. Wildlife was hiding but the neighbors' dog made an appearance one morning. Owner was generally responsive to our email questions/concerns. Thank you!

Our extended family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Nestled near the end of a valley road, it feels secluded, but still was near services and stores. Plenty of sleeping options and separate areas for different people to congregate. The property borders in public land, and there’s a nice hiking trail just outside the door. Check-in was seamless. We had one question of the owners and they were super responsive. We came in winter and want to return in the summer.

Our extended family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Nestled near the end of a valley road, it feels secluded, but still was near services and stores. Plenty of sleeping options and separate areas for different people to congregate. The property borders in public land, and there’s a nice hiking trail just outside the door. Check-in was seamless. We had one question of the owners and they were super responsive. We came in winter and want to return in the summer.

We had a great time for a Friendsmas during the holiday season! The owners were easy to get in touch with to get the passcode for the listing and we loved the location and space! It fit all 8 of us comfortably including our dog. Thank you for having us!

We had a great time for a Friendsmas during the holiday season! The owners were easy to get in touch with to get the passcode for the listing and we loved the location and space! It fit all 8 of us comfortably including our dog. Thank you for having us!

Nice time with family at a nice place

Nice time with family at a nice place

The house was great- a good size for our family gathering-lots of room for everyone. We had snow showers so were not able to enjoy the outdoors, although some did the walk to the view and loved it. The Costa Rica and Florida people did love the snow and the great changeable weather of the Catskills a different experience for them. I am grateful for the welcoming space and it was a treat to work with the owners Denise Elliott

The house was great- a good size for our family gathering-lots of room for everyone.We had snow showers so were not able to enjoy the outdoors, although some did the walk to the view and loved it.The Costa Rica and Florida people did love the snow and the great changeable weather of the Catskills a different experience for them.I am grateful for the welcoming space and it was a treat to work with the ownersDenise Elliott

We had a wonderful time staying in this home! It was our first attempt at a multi-family vacation and it was a success! The location was great as it was close to many trails that we wanted to hike but also equidistant from Phoenicia and Woodstock -- both were easy to drive to. We loved the little hike to the overlook from the property! The house itself was well stocked with everything we needed -- towels, blankets, books, pamphlets, cooking supplies. I would highly suggest this home -- we all loved it :)

We had such an awesome stay! The owners were very easy to work with and helped make our mini vacation one to we always remember. We highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a place to get away!

We had a terrific time at Counting Stars! So many beds, enough bathrooms, beautiful yard and loved the hike up to the lookout! It was a fabulous time meeting up with friends and so relaxing to hang out in the home without feeling crowded. Looking forward to booking this house again in the future!

We had a lovely family holiday at Counting Stars! Jennifer and Chris were great hosts who communicated easily and frequently with us. There was plenty a room for the family to spread out and have their own space but a nice open floor plan for when we all were together. When the new fireplace is in it will be perfect! We had a beautiful white Christmas and the kids enjoyed sledding outside in the front yard. Close enough to Peekamoose and all of our favorite restaurants and shops in Woodstock!

The house was just as advertised. The outside fire was a wonderful perk. Overall, highly recommended.

We had a great stay in West Shokan. We had a big group, but never felt crowded. The large yard and basement were perfect spaces for our young kids to play, but it was the hike from the house that was everyone's favorite aspect of the house. The kitchen was well stocked, there were great books to read and games to play, a huge lego bin for the kids, and comfortable beds. We went hiking at Ashokan High Point trail, a 7 minute drive from the house, which was a lovely path along a river through woods. Thanks for the wonderful stay!

We had a great time during our stay. The house was clean and had everything we could need. The location is also perfect as it is near several towns and attractions.

My siblings and I booked this home for a long weekend to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday, and it was just great. Plenty of room, even for our big crew (10 adults, a toddler, and a dog), beautiful walks and natural spots nearby, a great kitchen for cooking and sharing meals together, comfortable spaces for relaxing and enjoying each other's company—it was just what we were looking for. Jennifer was a terrific and attentive host and went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. Getting the whole group together is a rare and special occasion for us, and this spot helped make it a truly wonderful weekend. (Don't miss the chance to walk up the private trail behind the house! It's a short, peaceful hike with beautiful views.)

Pros: - The home was comfy and cozy - The drive to the property was fairly straight forward, we used google maps and had no problem at all. - Don't forget to look up to the skies at night, you'll see many stars! It was really cool! - Lots of bed and rooms - Clean linens and towels provided!!! We love not having to bring blankets and sheets with us. - Price per night is great for the amount of space we're getting Cons: - 1.5 bathroom, tough for a group of 9 since there's only 1 shower - lots of instructions to read through from the owner, literally pages and pages... - owner instructed not to use the AC - basement felt damp and didn't smell pleasant - charging cleaning fee but still having to remove the bed sheets prior to leaving (in my past experience that's usually done by the house keeper) - charging damage protection and still charging a property deposit of $500 (in my past experience paying the damage protection means no need to pay a deposit)

Absolutely lovely home! Nice layout and charmingly decorated. We had three couples with four kids and were very comfortable. Common areas have a nice flow plus you can stick kids in the side living room or basement rec room if you need to ;) We also had a night of s'mores making at the fire pit, breakfast out on the porch, and there are lots of books and comfy chairs to read them in. Place is about equidistant from Ellenville and Woodstock so we checked out both of those, also Vernooey Kill Falls and Peekamoose/Blue Hole. Sam's Point Preserve has my favorite hikes. There's also a quick private hike to a reservoir lookout from the house, great for sunrise coffee! Jennifer spoke to me several times before we came to make sure we had what we needed, everything was great.

We stayed at the house for a week in early summer, with our three kids under the age of 10, and fell in love with it. There is a great space for cooking, and an awesome deck to hang with the family over morning coffee, during meals, or from which to watch our kids explore. It is even spacious enough for all of us to lay down next to each other for star-gazing at night! The woods and wildlife and hikes on the property made it so easy to explore and hike- even with young kids, while the proximity to town made for easy outings. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable, and it wa so convenient to not have to bring our own linens, etc. I also love the light the house gets! We will definitely be back!! Thank you.

We were extremely impressed with Counting Stars. First, the drive was super easy and very scenic from NJ/NYC area. Although the property is out there in the woods it's not so far removed that you feel isolated. And, even though you have neighbors nearby you feel like you have just enough privacy. It strikes a perfect balance for those who want to "get away" from it all, but not too far away from it all. From the outside the home is deceivingly small, for on the inside it's quite large. The home itself was spacious yet cozy, clean and comfortable. It allows for you to spread out and be communal. The decor is whimsical and inviting. The home is nestled among the trees on all sides and the views from the rooms are stunning. We felt at home immediately. So much so the first thing we were inspired to do was take a nap. Celia on the oversized couch and me on the king size bed upstairs! The home comes equipped with every convenience-internet, dishwasher, washer/dryer. The kitchen was well stocked with the basics(spices, oils) which I thought was an especially nice touch as we love to cook, but didn't want to have to bring our own spices etc. We loved spreading out and cooking meals in the very functional kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed dining indoors in the dining room and out on the beautiful front deck under sun, moon and stars. The beds were comfortable and the tub in the upstairs bathroom was definitely a plus! I made sure to get a soak in. The location is ideal as it is a stone's throw away from so many attractions, namely lots of trails, Woodstock, Tinker Tubing and the Ashokan Reservoir. Walking the Ashokan Promenade at sunset is like walking between heaven and earth. The view is breathtaking with the silhouettes of the soft rolling Catskill mountains as the backdrop beneath a watercolor sky of pastels. Mists rise from the valley and roll over the bridge onto the reservoir to make for a truly mystical, otherworldly experience. The gentle cross hatch ripples of the reservoir soothe your senses and heal your soul. And across from all that beauty extends the Esopus Creek down below in the Valley. On our last day we were graced with seeing an Eagle fly over head to bless our stay and send us on our way rejuvenated and full of gratitude. Overall, Counting Stars gave us what we came for, a place to release, relax and replenish! Thank you Jaye and Chris for your hospitality!

Three of my college roommates and I, along with our seven children (ages 7 months - 5 years old), gathered here to catch up as this was a mid-way meeting point for all of us to drive to. We absolutely loved our time here. The house was decorated very uniquely and made us feel at home. The layout allowed everyone to have private sleeping quarters and enough room to all gather for meals and games. The hike up the back of the house led to a gorgeous lookout and was easy enough for all of the kids to walk most of the way; the two year-olds needed to be carried the last part on the way down. There was a kiddie pool for the kids to splash around in and a fire pit for us to roast marshmallows and make smores. We were so thankful to have had this space to gather and make memories together with our families. The owner was very responsive and accommodating to our needs and questions regarding our stay. I would highly recommend this home for a peaceful, quiet getaway!

I got to spend my 40th birthday with my boo at this magnificent find in the woods. In true New Yorker fashion, we had every intention of spending the weekend busily hiking and sightseeing in the region, but ended up staying in or around the property the entire weekend. It's like we couldn't bring ourselves to leave the homestead - everything we really wanted was right there. We would wake up to a dazzling sunrise brightening the house through one set of windows and wind down for the night with the sunset blazing into the other. We meandered the forest behind the property mushroom hunting along the path to the top boasting a magnificent view of the Shokan reservoir. We dangling in a hammock among the birch trees or lounged in the armchairs gawking at the view or dozing with a book. We made a feast in the big open kitchen and ate it on the breezy veranda to the wonderful buzz of all things living and singing. This home is a great find in a fabulous location and belongs to a wonderful couple who were a pleasure to communicate with throughout the booking process. This is a gem, folks. Hands down. Suggestion: I would highly recommend breakfast at a sweet new spot just minutes away called Marty's - get the Lumberjack. Trust me.