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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

We had a great time in this home that is filled with lots of character and history. We loved that the bedrooms have their own bathrooms and how big the dining room is! And the deck is great as well. Hearing the sound of the creek in the backyard is so lovely. Also, the kitchen is so well stocked, it has everything you need to make big meals for all!

Our large family had a wonderful time at this historic home. Unique things we enjoyed: lush, beautiful private grounds with rushing streams/rocks creating a peaceful vibe, festive outdoor lighting, ample outdoor seating, fire pit, bedrooms with their own bathroom, huge gas stove/griddle/double oven, kitchen stocked with basics, large kitchen island, big dining room table/extra chairs, laundry room, supplied linens, towels, toilet paper, complimentary firewood/propane/streaming services, hot tub and easy parking. Tap water was fine, no bottled water needed. Accurate description of historic house with all the period charm/rustic elements including uneven floors and dim lighting in some areas. If you want modern, clean lines, this may not be the right fit. Our family embraced this charm and appreciated the time/money it must require to maintain such a property. Improvements? some drawers/cabinets in the kitchen did not open/close easily/hang well; 3rd floor bathtub spout was broken/jagged, peeling paint in some bathrooms, some bedroom furnature were hard to open/close and had loose hardware, outdoor railings were loose in spots. Most concerning, the wooden deck had soft areas and gave way under the weight of a foot in two places (we reported this to Mella - she replied that a handyman would be called asap). Mella is very quick to respond to any questions/concerns you may have. We recommend this wonderful home for those that appreciate its comfortable vibe and history!

The property is pretty much as described. Great place to relax if you want to sit on a huge deck over looking a forest.

My husband and I had a tiny micro wedding here and it could not have been more perfect. The outside is gorgeous and though the house itself is a little creaky, there was lots of space for everyone to feel comfortable, and it was so cozy. A lovely home.

This place has everything you need for a gateway, very spacious, perfect size kitchen, rooms are cozy and large and the location is perfect. will definitely recommend and will return for sure, thank you for making my bday trip memorable.

A great property for a big group - we had a mix of adults, kids and dogs and it worked well. Loved that each room had its own bathroom and found everything we needed in the kitchen. The house is a bit shabby chic (including the bathrooms) which might not be to everyone’s taste but worked fine for us. Very responsive host!

We have rented this house multiple times and it has met our expectations every time. The number of bedrooms and bathrooms gives everyone their own space while the living spaces and kitchen are great for gathering. The location was convenient for skiing, shopping, and dining. Mella is a fantastic host. We will be back.

We had a great weekend at this property—plenty of space to spread out and enjoy time together.

The house worked for our extra large group and the property qas lovely. We were all surprised with how impeccably clean it was as it's huge and 100 year old house but it was. If we had any criticism it would two things. 1. We would have appreciated knowing the house was so old ahead of booking. The pictures really don't give you the best idea of its age and that sort of a house may not suit everyone's taste. 2. The only available refrigerator is quite small. We had 12 adults and 5 children and we ended up having to use coolers for food and essentials because the fridge just isn't propotionate to the occupancy the property can hold. So maybe a second fridge would he appropriate.

My sisters and our families stayed here for a few days and we had a wonderful stay! The house is large enough for everyone to have their own space, but there are more than a few gathering areas for everyone to be together - comfy and spacious. Space heaters in almost every room to help with areas of the house that might be colder than others. More than enough sheets, blankets, and pillows. Large laundry room with multiple machines. Easy and quick communication with owner! We cooked most meals in the house, but I would recommend "Woodstock Brewery" for a family friendly, good meal. Overall, we had a great stay!! Thank you!!

This expansive old home is perfect for a large group spending a few days together. Every family had its own room or two, as well as private baths. The group gathering places - kitchen, dining and living rooms are spacious, cozy and welcoming. Mella was a great host- super responsive, welcoming and communicative. The property itself was also very welcoming and fun for the kids and adults to play and explore. So close to Bellayre is another huge plus. We hope to return!

Had a wonderful time at Mella’s property. It was perfect for our group of friends getting together. She provided everything that we needed!

This is our second time renting here for the winter season. It's so close to Belleayre - practically in your backyard. So convenient for skiing and even dropping kids off and returning for pick up. The house it spacious and comfy. After a day of skiing we all soaked in the hot tub, then family dinner and board games in the dining room, followed by a movie. Other than groceries we didn't need to bring much else. A few things needed repair like a broken lightbulb socket and Mella sent over a handyman the next day. Definitely home away from home. And a great way to start the New Year.

This was our second time staying at this beautiful property and we had the most wonderful time once again. My friends and I have been celebrating Friendsgiving together for over 20 Years and this home is perfect for our large group of adults and kids. While quite big, the house feels like a cozy home filled with fireplaces, comfy accommodations and en suite bathrooms in nearly every room. The kitchen and dining areas were ideal for our cooking and entertaining needs. The sprawling yard was the perfect backdrop for fire pits, hikes and hot tub hangs. And our hostess Mela was indeed the mostest, responding kindly to every text and message leading up to our stay. We highly recommend!

We are a large group of old college friends and have been vacationing together for over 35 years. This home was perfect. It is classic old manor home built in the "romantic" style. It still retains much of that historic feel. It has been renovated, but is not so fancy that you cannot relax! Everything functions very well. Bedrooms were clean, comfortable and large, and everyone had their own bathroom. Common areas were well suited to our gatherings and we LOVED the enormous porch and outdoor seating. We had campfires in the fire pit and enjoyed some time in the hot tub. We did have to carefully negotiate the kitchen, as we have a tendency to cluster together and too many cooks did find their way into the kitchen...this caused more than one log jam. But the kitchen was well appointed, and we did not want for any tools or appliances. It was a woodsy, relaxed getaway. We were very comfortable and plan to return.

I stayed at this enormous property with a group of 14. We really enjoyed the immaculate hot tub and outdoor fire pit, which we made use of daily. It was wonderful to have so much space for our big group. Even more people could have fit comfortably if queen beds had been shared. Beds were comfortable and pillows were okay. In terms of of how updated the property is, this rental does photograph a little too well. Many bathrooms are en-suite, but they are crammed into closets and are not very comfortable to use. Many have the sink in the bedroom, because of the very small footprint. Given the capacity of the property and the price I think this is reasonable - just be forewarned that the bathrooms don't figure very much in the listing, probably in part because they are so tiny that there isn't even a very good way to get a photo.

We have an annual family trip for 10 people, and often are challenged for space. This house was perfect—everyone had their own room and bathroom, lots of common spaces to spread out, and a kitchen where we all could gather to cook.. the land, porch, and gazebo let us spread out even more. Lots to do within a short ride in any direction.

We had a lot of fun and appreciated the large, beautifully equipped rooms. We had 6 family units so the 8 bedrooms were great. The kids had a great time in the creek and the enclosed deck was a perfect place for all the little ones. Thank you!

We were delighted by this property. Our hostess had anticipated everything, and provided every possible necessity. We highly recommend this unique property.

The house is way bigger than I realized, great property, perfect a ton of great stuff to do in The Catskills

Easy to check in, comfortable beds. This house is wonderful for a big group. Highly recommend it.

9 of us enjoyed a long weekend at this property. It's a beautiful, historical home with the needed modern updates. We loved the fire pit, hot tub, and grill. The kitchen is enormous, and we love to cook and spent plenty of time doing it! We also visited a local farmer's market, played golf, and went on hikes. The restaurants in the area were excellent, as well, and the people were very friendly....even while accommodating our larger group. We highly recommend!!

This was a perfect stay! We were a friend group of 9 (and 1 pug), and we had more than enough space for cooking, eating, and hanging out -- we're already talking about returning in the fall. There are many places to play games or sit around the fire, etc, and the house is perfectly outfitted with everything. Mella was very quick to respond to any questions as well. Don't hesitate to visit!

My husband’s and my friends get together every year for a relaxing retreat. This year was the first time the trip included a non-adult, as we have a 7 month old! We are a large group and we often have to spend a good amount of time look for a space to fit our needs: mainly family dinners, game time, lots of space, dog (and now kid) friendly and of course fire pit and hot tub relaxing! This wonderful property checked every box. Very spacious, most bedrooms with their own bathroom, a lovely large kitchen and big dining room. Everything was very clean and extremely cozy but not so pristine or upscale that we felt nervous with the dogs and infant. The hot tub was perfect and the two Woodburning stoves/fireplaces were so cozy as well! Communicating with the owner was also incredibly easy. I would highly recommend this property!

My family of ten plus one dog arrived at the property in Pine Hill which was just as it was depicted in photos… a lovely large older home which sits on a gorgeous piece of property. All of the amenities were available as stated in the description… a delivery of wood for the fireplaces was made after we arrived… The owner was friendly and very involved in making sure that our stay was perfect… We lucked out with mother nature dropping 6” of fresh snow the next morning… our stay was truly a winter wonderland enjoyed by all…

This was our third time renting this beautiful property. Twice for a girls trip and once for a couples trip. The layout is perfect for gathering as a group but also has smaller areas of anyone needs downtime. Mella is a wonderful host and communicated internet outages when she received messages from the service provider. A charming house with a great host! We will be back again!