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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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New Paltz, NY
  • Popular LocationMohonk Preserve Visitor Center5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMinnewaska State Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationMohonk Lake25 min drive
  • AirportWhite Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County)87 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hiking/Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk/Gunks/Minnewaska

Location! Location! Climbers, Hikers and outdoor enthusiast dream. Walking distance through short local trail to the best hiking and climbing in the Gunks! Can walk into Mohonk and Minnewaska from the house. Enjoy the recreation room, indoor pool, outdoor shower, bocce court and high end household amenities from the mattress to the linens. Wifi, smart TV, 3 fireplaces this property has it ALL!!!! Wonderful and welcoming home for children with many amenities for families and we are pet friendly :)
Close to town and lots of great dining options.

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This is a great website for local activities, trail maps, dining, and more!
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Property manager

Michele

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Gym on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Ski lift privileges on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Will need to discuss number and type of pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: GREAT house for children, lots of activities/toys!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site
Note from host: Will have extra security deposit and site fee TBD
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

New Paltz

Located in New Paltz, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Testimonial Gateway and Historic Huguenot Street are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tuthilltown Spirits and Mid-Hudson Children's Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Hyde Park Station, or check out an event or a game at Loren Campbell Memorial Field. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center - 5 min drive
  • State University of New York-New Paltz - 8 min drive
  • Minnewaska State Park - 9 min drive
  • Mohonk Golf Course - 13 min drive
  • Mohonk Lake - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Poughkeepsie Station - 26 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hasbrouck Dining Hall - 10 min drive
  • Starbucks - 7 min drive
  • P & G's Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Clay at Wildflower Farms - 4 min drive
  • Mc Gillicuddy's Restaurant - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hiking/Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk/Gunks/Minnewaska have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Hiking/Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk/Gunks/Minnewaska pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Hiking/Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk/Gunks/Minnewaska ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hiking/Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk/Gunks/Minnewaska ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hiking/Climbing Paradise- walking distance to Mohonk/Gunks/Minnewaska located?

This family-friendly New Paltz vacation home is located on a river, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tuthilltown Spirits and Minnewaska State Park. Shawangunk Mountains and DM Weil Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in Mohonk's foothills
This house is great and is definitely a place to stay in warm months with so much to do. The property is amazing and well appointed and clean. Easy access to trails, beautiful views, and so much to do inside and out. We really enjoyed our stay. If we had to make a complaint, it was that the recreation space is detached and in winter, difficult to heat. The woodburning fireplace in the living wasn't in order so that was a bit of a disappointment, but none of it was enough to ruin our stay or outlook of this property! We loved everything this house has to offer and will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The house is magnificent and the owners very responsive. Plenty of amenities to entertain adults and children.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konrad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Escape
Great House, Great Location, Great Hiking, Beautiful Views. Will definitely return when we can!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended birthday for the Mr ♥️
Even Mother Nature could dampen our weekend with the convenient location of this beautiful property. Despite the rain on Saturday, we were still able to make it over to Gertrude’s Nose since it’s only 5 minutes away (including parking!!) to Minnewaska. From the comfortable beds to the lovely feeling of being in a home, Michele makes you feel like a guest - not a renter. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K., Fredericksburg, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a beautiful location
My husband and I loved our stay at this lovely home! The house had everything we needed and the bed and couches were super comfortable! It was a perfect location to explore the Gunks and New Paltz area! I enjoyed hiking directly from the house into Mohonk Mountain Preserve (I made sure to purchase a year long membership first) and making the short drive to explore Minnewaska State Park. Communication with Michel was super easy and we appreciated her suggestions for exploring, dining and shopping. We'd gladly stay here again. Thanks so much for sharing this lovely spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

karen i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place but I am a clean freak and the dishes and silverware in the cabinets/drawers were mostly not clean. Maybe the dishwasher isn’t working too well….we ran the dirty ish dishes but they still weren’t too appealing. We found The shower curtain liner in master bedroom and back hall a bit moldy making showering less appealing. The sheets towels were just fine and the layout of the house is perfect for small children. Great location and beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

EJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal
Home was perfect for all ages-on one floor for elderly, equipped for the young, efficient, beautiful inside and outside, with many amenities. We love the Hudson Valley…Bad weather deterred several of our plans requiring us to stay in, this home provided us with a great vacation in spite of the weather. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and quiet retreat for a family gathering
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in New Paltz. The property has enough space for our family to gather for meals and board games, or just to have some alone time. The kids loved the pool. We explored the area, checking out the waterfalls, nature preserve, and cute little town.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

eileen t., Huntington Station NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
It's a pleasure to see a house so well suited to its surroundings. Great to be able to see the "gunks" from the kitchen and the patio. The climber in our family had easy access to the parking areas and connected with some local very experienced climbers. The recreation building with the lap pool was perfect for our 3 year old especially during inclement weather. The general area is beautiful and it's a treat just to drive around. A quick 15 minutes and you are at Minnewaska State Park or into New Paltz. Robibero winery has excellent wines and the Brooklyn Cider House has great pizza in a lovely setting. Sadly the Mountain Brauhaus chose our week for vacation so we missed what we know to be an excellent meal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L., Sewell, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House and Location!
To start, the house had an incredible layout, was well taken of, very clean, and had awesome amenities. Everyone loved spending time in the game room, pool, and hot tub! The town of New Paltz is really cute with great restaurants/bars and friendly people. The house is very close to many things to do including various difficulty in hikes, Mohonk resort/property, and walking around New Paltz. We loved our stay here and can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Paltz Mountain Stay
Perfect place for a base to visit the area for my mother's 80th birthday. Great views and patios, super quiet and very comfortable. Easy access to much of what the area has to offer and no more than 15 minutes from town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great location for a family getaway
Michele was quite good about communicating with us. Her home is very comfortable and located well for day trips for hiking, biking and birdwatching. After our adventures, it was fun to sit on the patio and watch the climbers on the mountain, have dinner on the patio and later to sit in the hot tub. The beds were comfy, and the kitchen was well supplied. Our family truly enjoyed our long weekend at Michele's.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat in the mountain
We booked our ffamily for our son's graduation and the home did not disappoint. There was great outdoor space and activities as the rec house was so much fun. We all enjoyed the spacious home and did not feel cramped with the family and grandchildren. Used the pool and hot tub, played air hockey and fusball. Again would love to return in the future. Our son will be doing a 5th year at Marist so maybe another stay in our future. Thanks Gayle
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom’s 80th Birthday Celebration
I originally wanted to book this place the May 5th weekend since Mother’s Day was the following Sunday. Unfortunately, trying to get multiple people/families to all agree is a great task all on its own and by the time we were all in agreement our original weekend was booked :( Back to the drawing board for Mother’s Day weekend. Everyone agreed & I didn’t waste anytime booking the house from 5/12-5/15. We had 4 generations at the house to celebrate Mom’s birthday & Mother’s Day & everyone LOVED it. The house was very comfortable for everyone. Kids played outside, walked the dogs around the house & played in the sepeerate game room (with adult supervision). Michele, the host, was very quick in her responses to any & all questions I had about the property. How many beds & how many people it can sleep, what the pet policy was in the house, etc. She was very flexible with our pets. We have 3 senior dogs - all chihuahuas under 8lbs each (16 years old) & was not comfortable leaving them at a kennel or having someone watch them. They have never been looked after by anyone else & I wasn’t going to start in their golden years. Michele allowed us to bring them & requested that they were crated when we weren’t at home & that we don’t allow them on any of the furniture. At the entrance of the home, was a mud area that we kept the dogs with their crates, wee pads (just in case they had an accident) and a pen so they could move about freely. This worked out GREAT for our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
Wonderful location. Clean handsome house with all two families could need. Had what was needed to cook in. Hot tub and pool was enjoyed by kids. Very easy to reach Mohonk and Minnewaska for hiking, which was our main activity.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD R., NYC

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacay in New Paltz
8 of us stayed at this property- 4 adults and 4 children. The house and property was amazing!! Never a dull moment. So much to do! And, we fell in love with the area. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We had a great experience at this property. The space and surroundings are gorgeous. You have everything you need in the house. We were a group of 3 couples and our dogs and it was ideal. Absolutely recommend! The pool is closed in the winter but everything else is open. We played basketball, used the hot tub, played giant chess outside. We had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family time in the Gunks
Our two families - including 4 adults, one teenager, one 10 year-old, and two small dogs-really enjoyed our stay. Stellar location and hot tub (with heated game room adjoining) was a highlight. Great spot for hiking in nearby Minnewaska and Mohonk and close to New Paltz. We enjoyed cooking and playing games together in this comfortable, clean house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in the gunks
The house was great. Clean and orderly. Great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful family Trip
My family and I rented this beautiful house for a long weekend. The house is clean, spacious, and well designed. Plenty of space for a comfortable family gathering. We had great times all together watching movies on cozy couches snd also enjoyed the game room and hot tub. Close to town and beautiful hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

vinny s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Find!
Great property with a great location - love the game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott T., St. Petersburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was simply great!
Thank you so much for hosting our family. The property is exactly as described and we all had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal Property with all the perks!
Outdoor living is exceptional amd the house is gorgeous! And the red room is beyond fun for all ages! House Manager was extremely responsive and courteous. Love this property! A must…you’ll be thrilled you booked!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Catherine S.

New Platz
Michele was a responsive host and left lots of info on surrounding attractions. Location was close to most things and secluded. House was a bit run down and dated. There were many confusing rules, too many videos to watch, did feel intimidated about using the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - some pros and cons
Pros: Location couldn't have been better. The house layout was pretty good. We were able to close off the guest bedroom hallway we weren't using, which allowed us to keep the dogs out of that area. Pool and game room very nice - but we didn't use any of it. All new appliances in kitchen and laundry. There was laundry detergent for our use which was nice. Outdoor grill had propane which made it great for grilling. The house as a whole was very clean when we arrived (with the exception of kitchen ants). The mud room upon entering is a great feature, for dirty shoes and dog bowls. Cons: The master bedroom had no luggage racks or any usable closet with hangers. We had to keep all luggage on the floor. Not good. The master bath had no counters to put shaving kit/toothbrush/etc on. The shelves in the half bath were full of children's artwork - as guests we'd rather the shelf be clear, so we have a place to put our things. The kitchen cabinets were very old and had ants coming out of one corner when we arrived (we took pics) and again every morning. There were virtually no kitchen towels (only 2), no spices/salt/pepper, no tin foil/saran wrap, no coffee. Coffee maker had a dirty filter in it with old grounds. We were able to go to the store and buy everything but we're used to VRBO's at this price range around the country having these basic cooking necessities. Overall the house is nice and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022