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Tucked in the Catskill Mountains, under 2 hrs from NYC & just 10 minutes from the Delaware River. 22 acres surrounded by forests & a picturesque 200 acre lake.
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Less than 30 minutes from the lake you have; the Catskill Distilling Company, Kartrite Indoor Water Park, Horseback riding at Rolling Stone Ranch, the Resort World Catskill Casino, and the Monticello Raceway & Casino. Within 10 minutes you have river rafting through Kittatinny Canoes and Indian Head Canoes. Just 20 minutes to Port Jervis with access to Metro North trains and fine dining. 25 minutes to Milford, PA and Monticello, NY, and Pecks supermarket is just a 2 minute drive down the road. Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets and Mountain Creek Ski Resort & Water Park are just over an hour. Camelback Ski Resort is just an 80 minute drive, and Windham, Hunter or Bellare are all less than 2 hours away. Big Bear Ski Resort is less than 30 minutes.
20 minutes away is Bethel Woods, the home to the original Woodstock. It's has great concerts, events, and the Woodstock Museum. Across the street is the Catskills Distillery, and White lake isn't far where you can find great restaurants on the water.
25 minutes away is Narrowsburg, a very charming historic town perched high on the cliffs overlooking the Delaware River. It has adorable antique and trendy shops, art galleries, and delicious alfresco dining along the banks of the river. The Heron and Gerard's are both great. Nearby you can find Skinner’s Falls, where you can swim, canoe, go inner tubing, or just sun on the rocks.
Upon renting the Waterfront Cottage, guests will enjoy exclusive access to a range of amenities. The private hot tub, veranda, and fire pit are available for their personal use. Additionally, they will have access to a private, sun-filled, and temperature-controlled Recreation Center located just a short distance from the waterfront cottage. The center features mat flooring, perfect for yoga or invigorating workouts. Inside, guests will find various entertainment options, including ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard, a pool table, pop-a-shot, a TV area with a couch, free weights, yoga mats, and an extra fridge. The house also offers board games such as chess and monopoly for indoor amusement.
The charming home is nestled on 22 acres of land, which includes a shared beach and dock equipped with floating picnic tables, providing direct access to the lake. For aquatic adventures, guests can make use of a row boat for fishing, a one-person kayak, a two-person kayak, two kids' kayaks, two canoes, and two paddle boards, all of which are included with the rental. Additionally, the property boasts various lawn games, including volleyball/badminton, frisbee golf, a golf range net, soccer nets, bocce ball, spike ball, and more.
Nature enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the stunning lakefront environment and explore the vast surroundings. They can traverse the shared bridge and meander through the boulder gardens, taking in breathtaking views of the grassy fields inhabited by deer and the serene waters. A shared creek runs through the heart of the property, providing opportunities for tubing, hiking to peaceful spots for meditation, or simply enjoying the calming sounds of the flowing water.
It's important to note that the beach, creek, and hiking trails are exclusively shared by guests staying at the Highland Lake Estate. While there are two other properties on the Estate that may potentially share the 22 acres during one's stay, most of the time, guests will have these amenities all to themselves. If anyone desires more privacy or requires additional clarifications, they can contact the management for further details.
The homey living room and open kitchen easily allows for everyone to spend time together. The detached rec. center has plenty of room for yoga, working out, or gaming when you need the extra space. The view of the lake from the veranda is the perfect backdrop to read a book or get some work done. While there, enjoy the warm fire pit with a comfy blanket on the couch. There's also a wood burning fire pit with plenty of Adirondack chairs to go around. Two of the bedrooms have a laptop-friendly workspace with the fastest Wi-Fi you can get. All the rooms have Roku or Amazon Fire TVs where you can connect to your Netflix, Prime, Apple ID, HBOMax, Hulu, etc. See the floor plan for a better sense of the size and layout of the rooms. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything from pots, pans, oils, and spices to coffee and tea. There's two fresh drinking water spouts and an electric kettle for instant coffee, tea, or hot cocoa.
This lakefront cottage was decorated, with thoughtful details for a luxurious yet charming feel. Featuring all the cooking essentials, clean and comfy furniture, beds and a stunningly unique multi-jet shower for two- in the marble bathroom with heated floors and washlet toilet. If this wasn't enough, you are sure to find your peace while soaking in the outdoor hot tub, or watching the rain from the covered veranda. This cottage does not pretend to be a castle, it is a very thoughtful and cozy 1500sf cottage- sitting on an incredible 22 acre getaway.
The best way to get here is by car. 2 minutes from the house you'll find Peck's Market for all your grocery essentials. If you have a mountain bike with you, you can use it throughout the 22 acre property. There's also tons of awesome bike and hike paths near by that can easily be found on the app, AllTrails. Road bikes are also amazing to have so you can ride over to Hawks Nest to watch the Eagles, or just go for a quiet ride around the lake. If you prefer public transportation, you are just 20 minutes to Port Jervis with access to Metro North trains.
Access to the house is very easy from a plowed 2 lane main road via a short flat graded gravel driveway right to the front door.
Personal chef services, yoga class instruction, and massage therapy can also be arranged for additional fees. For more on this and other local attractions, please inquire and we will be happy to provide detailed information. Deliveries of farm-sourced, organic, and all other produce and groceries can be arranged.