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Modern Luxury Catskills Lakefront Home

Modern Luxury Catskills Lakefront Home

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Exterior
fire pit
living room
living room
windows overlooking the lake

Overview of Modern Luxury Catskills Lakefront Home

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Smallwood, NY
  • Popular LocationMongaup River8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Superior State Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationBethel Woods Center For The Arts12 min drive
  • AirportMontgomery, NY (MGJ-Orange County)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Modern Luxury Catskills Lakefront Home

Two-story cottage perched on a hill overlooking Mountain Lake in the hamlet of Smallwood, town of Bethel. Reclaimed wood throughout this new custom home with modern-rustic charm and top-notch amenities. Come relax and enjoy the picturesque view.

The house is perched on a hill among the trees overlooking Mountain Lake in Smallwood. Stone stairs from the drive wind down to the yard and front door. The first floor consists of the kitchen, dining room, half bath and living room with floor to ceiling windows looking out over the lake. Both the kitchen and bathroom have radiant heated flooring, a toasty treat during the fall and winter months. The kitchen is well stocked with all cooking necessities and features stainless appliances including a convection oven, microwave, and dishwasher. The living room opens onto the deck that faces west and is the best spot to take in the sun setting over the lake.

The centerpiece of the first floor is the sun drenched staircase made of reclaimed wood. All of the trim within the house is reclaimed lumber from the original summer cottage on the property. The cottage proved too far gone to save but was deconstructed board by board and given a new life inside.

Upstairs is the full bathroom also with radiant heated flooring and a skylight, two large bedrooms, and laundry room . Each bedroom has a queen sized bed and space to sneak away with a good book or tablet for those who can’t unplug - no judgment - we had WiFi before running water.

This is the last house on a dead end road so there is zero traffic. The property is heavily wooded and very quiet. The abundant trees make for excellent bird watching. We have spotted eagles, three species of wood peckers, hummingbirds, ducks, and geese.

At the moment, I think we are the only rental house in Smallwood that has a true EV charging station. It's a 240 volt charger at the top of the stone stairs at the parking spot.

The house is best for one or two couples. All sheets towels, blankets, and pillows, are provided as well as a HE washer and dryer.

The lake below our house is a private lake for members only. Our preferred swimming spots are the Toronto Reservoir and Lake Superior, both about 3 miles from the house.

Guests have full access to the house.

We are available by phone and email during the stay. This is our weekend home. We live in downtown Brooklyn.

We front Mountain Lake in the hamlet of Smallwood, township of Bethel. There is a sweet little water fall and forest reserve just a short walk from the house. We are also near to Bethel Woods, Kiamesha Lake and the surrounding Catskills villages.

A bus comes direct from Port Authority in Manhattan to the bus terminal in Monticello. It's about 8 miles to the house and there are usually taxi cabs at the station when you arrive. We recommend coming with a car, however.

We hope you love our home as much as we do.

Property manager

Scott and Eli
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Lake view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Smallwood

Located in Smallwood, this vacation home is on a lake. Bethel Woods and South Fallsburg Hebrew Association Synagogue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior State Park and Mongaup River. Traveling with kids? Consider The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Monticello Motor Club. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Mongaup River - 8 min drive
  • Lake Superior State Park - 12 min drive
  • Bethel Woods - 12 min drive
  • Bethel Woods Center For The Arts - 12 min drive
  • Monticello Casino and Raceway - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 13 min drive
  • Ciao Bella - 15 min drive
  • Food For Love - 11 min drive
  • Tilly's Diner - 14 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 5 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Mary Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lakehouse Getaway
My husband and I had a great time in Smallwood. The house is beautiful and well maintained. The perfect getaway place for a small group of people. Eli was very responsive to all of our questions. If we ever go back to the Catskills we would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for relaxing
The property is well maintained and decorated nicely. It’s both comfortable and cozy. Good location and the deck is great for watching sunset or sunrise. There is no AC but I was there for heatwave and it was fine. I recommend walking around the lake, going to the private beach and eating at any of the restaurants on Horseshoe Lake Rd. Highly recommend this place, it’s beautiful and well stocked with anything you may need for stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house!
The house was amazing. This is a property that was built with love and care, and you can tell that the owners are proud of every inch of it. The views from the porch are wonderful and there is a sense of calm in every room. If you’re looking for a place where you can just be, this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house in serene setting
This well-maintained, perfectly appointed home was the perfect place for a summer getaway for my husband, son, and myself. They are avid fishermen and enjoyed the lake and surrounding streams. I enjoyed the cleanliness of the house and peacefulness of the lake. Perfect hosts. Not a single complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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