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Bear Cottage Is Close To Everything You Want In The Catskills.

Bear Cottage Is Close To Everything You Want In The Catskills.

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Living room
Futon & wicker chairs are good for naps or reading a book on a rainy afternoon.
Entry foyer
Living room has a gas fireplace
Bathroom has a shower- tub combo

Overview of Bear Cottage Is Close To Everything You Want In The Catskills.

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Phoenicia, NY
  • Popular LocationEmpire State Railway Museum7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCatskill Mountains11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCopperhood Retreat & Spa5 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Bear Cottage Is Close To Everything You Want In The Catskills.

The cottage is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after every visit. We use natural products on food prep areas and for insect control. Your health and ours is what matters most.

Built in 1890, Bear cottage is well-maintained and has beautiful hardwood floors, light filled rooms with local art, comfortable furnishings, and a nice selection of books and music to enjoy during your stay.

The living room has a cozy gas fireplace, and flows from the entry hall and into the dining/library/music room, which is perfect for entertaining, listening to music, playing games and being together. The country kitchen has everything you need for meal preparations, including an electric stove, coffee maker, dishwasher, and microwave.

There are two bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed and antique dresser, as well as hooks for hanging clothes.

The bathroom has a bathtub with shower.

Bear Cottage is perfectly suited for 4 guests. No more than four adult guests, please. (Babies and toddlers are not counted.)

If you need more space, we have a separate VRBO Listing- “Phoenicia 1890 Bear Cottage that includes the renovated attic with two additional bedrooms, a second bathroom and mini kitchen. Message us for more information.**The upstairs area is never rented out separately.

Parking: per township rules, there is no on the street parking. The driveway is long and will accommodate four cars parked end to end.

Although cell service is poor in Phoenicia, the cottage has Internet, Smart TV (Netflix ready if you have an acct.), DVD player, CD/Aux player, music, books, and movies for guest entertainment. There is no cable at the cottage, but you won't miss it.

We have a large backyard with a picnic table, front and back porches with rocking chairs, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the mornings.

Bear cottage is located in the beautiful hamlet of Phoenicia. Phoenicia is small, but incredibly charming and there are wonderful shops and restaurants, including the famous Phoenicia Diner. Try the incredible pancakes at Sweet Sue’s, wood-fired pizza at Brio’s, and chips, guac and margaritas at Alamo Cantina. Time your visit just right and you may be able to buy unique and cool stuff at the Phoenicia Flea. Local boutiques, hiking trails and the Esopus Creek are all nearby within walking distance.

Come to hike, fish, ski, canoe, tube, and connect with nature. Take your dog for a ramble, explore nearby hamlets, or have a spa treatment. Phoenicia is the perfect spot to escape city stress. ***Please note, this being the countryside things are a bit different. The cell phone service is poor in some areas. We have wildlife and insects. Phoenicia gets a lot of rain and there are three creeks within three blocks of bear cottage, so there is moisture. And last, but not least our all volunteer fire dept is activated by a loud siren that goes off every day at noon and as needed for emergencies. Dear Guest, I hope that you have a lovely drive to Phoenicia and a wonderful visit. Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything at anytime. The cottage has been closed up between visits, so it may be a bit stuffy/musty when you first arrive. Leaving the kitchen door open and just using the screen door often does the trick. I have a dehumidifier running on each floor and an air purifier in the entry. Being so close to three bodies of water and in a place that receives a lot of rainfall makes everything green and lush, so the positive outweighs the negative as far as I’m concerned.
All my best,
Lindsey

Property manager

owner/property manager

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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
Child proof not provide - adult supervison req.

Events

No events allowed
Please dispose of sanitary products in trash.

Pets

Pets allowed
Max of 2 dogs. Dogs only. Dog fee is $20/dog/ni

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on property.
Max combined weight of 150lb for dogs. $20 pet fee (per pet/ per night) initial quote is for ONE dog - second dog fee will be added.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please dispose of sanitary products in trash.

About the area

Phoenicia

This holiday home is located in Phoenicia. Catskill Mountains and Platte Clove Preserve - Catskill Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Empire State Railway Museum and Pine Hill Community Center. Woodstock Music Shop and Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Empire State Railway Museum - 7 min walk
  • Catskill Mountains - 11 min walk
  • Copperhood Retreat & Spa - 5 min drive
  • Emerson Place Kaleidoscope - 5 min drive
  • Hunter Mountain - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Phoenicia Diner - 2 min drive
  • J Rocco's - 5 min drive
  • Brio's Pizzeria & Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Woodnotes Grille - 5 min drive
  • World's Largest Kaleidoscope - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Cottage Is Close To Everything You Want In The Catskills. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Cottage Is Close To Everything You Want In The Catskills. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Cottage Is Close To Everything You Want In The Catskills. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Cottage Is Close To Everything You Want In The Catskills. located?

Situated in Phoenicia, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Esopus Creek and Catskill Mountains. Empire State Railway Museum and Emerson Place Kaleidoscope are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect stay for skiing and remote work
Our second time staying at Bear Cottage - we love this homey getaway. Cozy, quirky decor, well equipped kitchen for family meals and plenty of comfortable seating for movie nights. Best of all, while family was skiing at Belleayre I worked remotely and was just steps from downtown when I wanted to break for lunch. Brios pizza is unmatched ( try the pizzas with signature sesame seed crust), and Peekamoose Tavern is great for a more upscale meal. Excellent communication with our host, well supplied paper goods, coffee& tea selection and s fas fired stove in the living room that turns on with a flick of a switch. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Trip
House was as described and worked out well for our weekend trip. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski weekend
House was clean and cozy, close to town. It was perfect will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tenley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family hiking weekend!
Our family enjoys hiking and the beautiful outdoors. We are looking to achieve the DEC NYS Firetower Challenge and this house was a perfect spot to stay and hit some of the nearby firetowers. The host was very responsive and the house was homey. We would love to come back and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrea D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Country Cottage in Catskills
The cottage is decorated beautifully as shown in photos with antiques and country decor. One couch is not in working order. Has stacks of books placed under it to support it. We didn't sit on it. The dining room and kitchen tables were very large and exactly what we were looking for. The kitchen was well equipped. The house smells musty and is damp. Humidifiers are on but never removed the smell. Window box A/C in the living room only, but air doesn't flow through the house. The house was generally clean but had old spider webs on the mantel decor, ceilings, walls etc. Located near the town fire department, has a very loud, piercing siren that was quite the surprise at 6am. The sirens went off on two different mornings. The wifi worked well, but cellular service was not available. Not able to use our cellphones for work related phone calls. The cottage is conveniently located to wonderful hiking trails in the Catskills. Initial communication was fine. When leaving, texted the host and shared feedback about spiderwebs, musty smell, A/C, cellular availability, and sirens. This info was not present in the online listing when I booked. The text exchange did not go well. The host was argumentative. The host sent an angry text with profanity about my concerns to me by accident. It was intended for the concierge. She was embarrassed, apologized, sent a small refund gift, and updated the listing to address the items in my text. This was my first time renting a Vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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