Historic Luxury Craftsman Lodge - Streamside - Remodeled Baths 2024

Historic Luxury Craftsman Lodge - Streamside - Remodeled Baths 2024

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Private Woodland Valley Creek steps behind the photographer - fire pit & Lodge
The Lodge from the circle driveway.  Creek / firepit down stairs to the right.
Octagonal picnic table on side blue stone patio just outside the kitchen.
Main Lodge view from staircase - fireplace at left - games cabinet at right
Clouds above the Forest - soaking tub and rain shower downstairs bathroom

Overview of Historic Luxury Craftsman Lodge - Streamside - Remodeled Baths 2024

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Phoenicia, NY
  • Popular LocationCatskill Mountains10 min drive
  • Popular LocationEmerson Place Kaleidoscope14 min drive
  • Popular LocationGiant Ledge Trailhead36 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Glacier - upstairs

Rainier - downstairs

Yellowstone - downstairs

Yosemite - upstairs

2 bathrooms

Downstairs - Cloud Above Forest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs - Forest View Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Luxury Craftsman Lodge - Streamside - Remodeled Baths 2024

The Woodland Valley Lodge (in Phoenicia) is among the finest accommodations in the Catskills. Shandaken Township STR License #: 2023-STR-AO-122.

A 1900 craftsman ski/fishing lodge with all the warmth and charms of a stone fireplace, wood beamed ceilings and douglas fir floors, but fully updated with the modern comforts of home including two remodeled (2024) full bathrooms. The interior Lodge is nestled in spectacular Woodland Valley – a short two hour drive from New York City and just down a two lane road to one of America’s coolest towns, Phoenicia.

Ground Floor:
You enter the Lodge into the Main Lodge room where you'll sit and chat for hours as you solve the world's wonders from two leather sofas in front of a river stone fireplace which is constructed from our own Woodland Valley Stream stones. A new propane furnace keeps the Lodge toasty in winter, and an iron, sealed, Danish, wood burning fireplace adds ambiance and mad charm!

The Lodge decor is themed on the great western US National Parks, and of course on New York’s own Catskills Park (since we are located in the middle of Catskill Park!). Think Pendleton wool blankets for color! The Yellowstone master bedroom and the Rainier bedroom are downstairs off of the Main Lodge room, and each sleeps two in queen beds. The Screening / Reading room, also located off of the Main Lodge, is another cozy spot to sit and read or binge Netflix on a leather sofa there with your feet on the ottoman. There is a newly remodeled (early 2024) full bathroom - iron soaking tub and rain shower - as you walk from the Main Lodge room to the kitchen. Entering the kitchen, you'll face the Wolf range and feel the natural light flooding in from windows on two walls of the kitchen. The breakfast table seats 6-8, and 2 more can eat at the countertop nook on two counter stools. Walking through the kitchen then past the other modern Bosch and Samsung appliances, you will enter the Catskills dining room. This table is set for 6, but we seat 10 there at holidays. Here you can sit drinking your coffee either at the large stone topped table or in one of the two lounge chairs with lambskin padding and watch nature through the windows on three sides. In summer, listen to the bucolic bubbling of the Woodland Valley Stream as you drink your coffee, and in winter watch the snow fall as you still hear the faint creek sounds through the windows. The Catskill dining room is also perfect for board games.

Music love is also fed at the Lodge as we included Sonos One players in both the kitchen and the main Lodge room. You can stream from Spotify or any music app on your phone or device.

Second Floor:
The Glacier bedroom is at the top of the stairs upstairs and also sleeps two in a queen bed, while the Yosemite bedroom across the hallway sleeps four (2 on the bunk beds and another 2 in separate twin beds). The upstairs bathroom was also recently remodeled (early 2024) and your little ones will LOVE the Bear Cave which is a hidden kids hangout upstairs!

The scenery surrounding the Lodge is spectacular and just outside your door. Mountains are on all sides. Watch deer with their fawns below you from the Catskill room as you drink your morning coffee or play board games or cards. Fish for brown, rainbow, and brook trout, or enjoy a refreshing swim in the creek. Hike or snowshoe the many nearby trails. Sit around the firepit at night in six black Adirondack chairs listening to the wood crackle and the creek passing just feet away.

The Lodge brings the US National Parks to you two hours from the city. Come spend some time - relax and energize with nature all around you.

Property manager

Kevin and Robin

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Kids love the Bear Cave - a secret hideout!

Events

No events allowed
No parties or event allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
110 year old house in a forest - NONE on property!
1) Clean oven if dirty beyond normal wear and tear, 2) Maintain and clean fireplace glass screen during winter stays
3) Please keep all eating and drinking inside the kitchen and dining areas
4) Renters must submit a copy of drivers license or Passport as Identification (this must match CC name and address).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: No parties or event allowed
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Phoenicia

Located in Phoenicia, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Empire State Railway Museum and Mount Tremper Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pine Hill Community Center and Woodstock Music Shop. Consider Byrdcliffe Barn for a night out or Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA if you're traveling with kids. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Phoenicia, NY

What's nearby

  • Catskill Mountains - 10 min drive
  • Emerson Place Kaleidoscope - 14 min drive
  • Mount Tremper Arts - 16 min drive
  • Hunter Mountain - 32 min drive
  • Giant Ledge Trailhead - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Phoenicia Diner - 11 min drive
  • Bread Alone - 17 min drive
  • J Rocco's - 10 min drive
  • Woodstock Brewing - 9 min drive
  • Brio's Pizzeria & Restaurant - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house by a stream
The house is located off Woodland valley stream and has a nice outdoor area to sit by the fire and enjoy nature. The home is over 100 years old and although it is updated it still retains its old world charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Annette R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Lidge
Our family enjoyed sleeping in the Lodge. It’s location was perfect for get togethers with friends also up in the Catskills We had a bear and bald eagle sighting during our trip which was thrilling. Unfortunately the dumpster was turned over by bears before our stay making it unusable for us the first day. All in all we spent very limited time at the lodge. As we spent the majority of our time at another home in woodland valley We found the accommodations suitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic vacation spot close to hikes and swimming!
We had such a wonderful time staying at the Lodge. The historic property was beautiful and clean, and we loved being right on the Woodland Creek. There was plenty of space for our two families of four to not feel like we were constantly on top of each other, and the location had great proximity to so many hikes. The firepit was perfect for s'mores with the kids, and they loved seeing the wildlife that wandered through the property (turkeys and even a bear one day)! There's a swimming hole up the road that we made use of on our last day there, and we all spent a ton of time down at the creek. Overall, it was a fabulous place to stay, and we'd love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lodge!
I stayed with a group of 10 friends at the lodge for a long weekend. It was a great time! The host was communicative and everything at the house was laid out to use with ease. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen + dining space were beautiful. Best of all, the creek running through the property provided the most serene backdrop while resting or hanging out. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post wedding relaxation
Our family celebrated my sons wedding in NYC and came to the lodge to relax after the event. 2 hours up from the city we experienced the beautiful little towns, rivers and woodlands of the Catskills. The lodge was perfect for the feeling of a craftsman lodge with all the amenities.it was relaxing , cozy, clean and close to good restaurants and hiking would definitely return .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin and Robin

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We are lovers of our family and pursuits with them, including: hiking, appreciating natural scenery, cycling, food, people, reading and music. The Lodge gives us all the above and we get here as much as possible. When we cannot be here, we love sharing the Lodge with other families and visitors from all over the world who appreciate its historic charms and modern touches.

Why they chose this property

We rented properties in the Catskills for years and through trial and error (some places can look so good in the photos!), and we finally found Woodland Valley. Woodland Valley has the best combination of incredible natural beauty as well as being near small town Phoenicia when you need good restaurants (Phoenicia Diner or Peekamoose), a charming library, Phoenicia playhouse, ice cream or FUDGE! When we found the Lodge, we fell in love instantly. It is heaven - two hours from NYC or Cooperstown and on John Burroughs' famed Woodland Valley trout stream!

The Lodge is themed on the US National Parks. You'll find framed antique postcards in every room and National Park themed Pendleton blankets on the beds.

What makes this property unique

We've set up the Lodge for convenience and comfort. The new bathrooms are spa-like - especially the iron soaking tub downstairs. No old, cramped full size beds here - queens or twins only - plus we have tempur pedic mattresses and 100% cotton sheets. Coffee mugs have bold letters on them that spell out 'THE LODGE' to keep them straight. The Lodge is such a warm and charming space that the challenge can become motivating yourself to get up and get outside to enjoy the spectacular nature which is its home.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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