Creekside Retreat w/ Fireplace & Dog-Friendly

Entire home in Margaretville, New York

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Mary
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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🌊 Waterfront: Private access to Plattekill Creek

💤 King Bed: Plush primary suite for ultimate rest

🔥 Fire Pit: Secluded seating under the pines

✨ Alfresco Dining: Covered patio w/ bistro lights

🍳 Chef Kitchen: Fully stocked w/ large island

🎿 Ski/Hike: 15m to Belleayre; 20m to Plattekill

🛍️ Local: 5m to Margaretville; 10m to Andes

🎶 Tech: 55" Smart TV, Fast WiFi, Record Player

🐶 Dog Friendly: 2 pups max ($100 fee). No cats!

The space
Escape to your own private creek-side retreat in the heart of the Catskills! This cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is perfect for families, couples, small groups, or remote workers seeking a mix of adventure and relaxation.

OUTDOOR:
• Large fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs
• Private creek that runs at the back of the property
• Private swimming hole
• Large, open and flat yard
• 3-burner Weber Grill with propane
• Covered al fresco dining table in the "little barn" under the string lights, seats 8

KITCHEN:

• Fully stocked kitchen with large island
• Refrigerator with freezer
• All-clad pots and pans
• Gas stove; cooking equipment and utensils
• Drip Coffee maker; french press; electric tea kettle; coffee bean grinder
• KitchenAid stand mixer; Instant Pot / crock pot
• Food processor; blender
• Dining table for 6
• Assorted tea and caffeinated coffee beans
• Kosher salt, sugar, olive oil

LIVING ROOM:
• Large, comfy sofa; leather reading chair
• 55” Smart TV with select streaming services (no cable)
• Wood-burning Stûv fireplace with efficient heating
• Crosley record player and select records
• Game table and wide variety of board games
• Highest speed WiFi available

BATHROOM (1st Floor):
• Clay-tiled standing shower with rain shower head
• All-natural shampoo, conditioner and bodywash
• Towels, essential toiletries and hair dryer
• State-of-the art Washer/Dryer
• Located on first floor of home

BEDROOM 1:
• King bed with plush / soft mattress
• Cotton percale sheets, down-alternative comforter
• Desk / flex space for work-from-home convenience
• Fan and heating unit
• Noise machine; ear plugs; Anker charging station

BEDROOM 2:
• Queen bed with firm mattresses
• Cotton percale sheets, down-alternative comforter
• Desk / flex space for work-from-home convenience
• Fan and heating unit
• Noise machine; ear plugs; Anker charging station

BEDROOM 3:
• Two (2) Twin beds comfortable mattresses
• Cotton percale sheets with down-alternative comforter
• Fan and heating unit
• Noise machine; ear plugs; Anker charging station

PARKING:
• Large, private driveway with parking for six cars

HEATING / AIR:
• Forced Air Heating System
• Wood-burning Stûv fireplace with efficient heating (alternate option)
• Fans available in every room (no air conditioning)

TV:
• 55” Roku Smart TV with select streaming services (no cable)

SMALL GATHERINGS:
Gatherings and small events are considered on a case by case basis and include an event fee. Please message our team & provide as many details as possible.

The 2-acre yard and creek are located behind the house, but the house is close to the road, as is the case with many old homes. Plenty of room for you to roam with your dog and for the kids to play safely in the back, but we like guests to be fully aware as to where the house is situated on the property. We do not have a fence along the road.

LOW CEILINGS: This 1850s house if full of character with wood beams and low ceilings, as typical in the era it was built. Tall guests please take note, as we want to ensure this house is the right fit for you. :)

We take cleaning very seriously and follow enhanced guidelines.

Dunraven River House is a proud member of Canopy Collective, a premier co-hosting company.

Guest access
--Nest x yale smart lock. You will be given a custom code unique to you before arrival.

Other things to note
The 2-acre yard and creek are located behind the house, but the house is close to the road, as is the case with many old homes. Plenty of room for you to roam with your dog and for the kids to play safely in the back, but we like guests to be fully aware as to where the house is situated on the property. Noise is typically not an issue! We do not have a fence along the road.

LOW CEILINGS: This 1850s house if full of character with wood beams and low ceilings, as typical in the era it was built. Tall guests please take note, as we want to ensure this house is the right fit for you.

HOUSE RULES
--No smoking indoors. If you smoke outdoors, throw out the cigarette butts
--Dogs allowed under 50 lbs, with $100 additional fee. ----Dogs must be crated when you leave the home. Dogs must be potty trained.
--Please don’t eat or drink in the bedrooms.
--Respect check-in and check-out times. You can check with us about the option to check in early or check out late.
--Wash dishes, pots and pans, and run dishwasher before you leave.
--Leave used towels in the shower.
--Leave beds unmade.
--Take the trash and recycling to their respective bins in the garage before you leave.
--Return house to condition you found it in, that includes any rearranging of furniture.
--Accidents happen. If anything was damaged during your stay, alert the homeowner right away. We may be able to remedy the situation if we know sooner than later.
--No illegal substances allowed on the premises.

SPOTTY CELL SERVICE
-- Please note that the Catskills region has spotty cell service and there is no service without use of WiFi at the house.

DAMAGE WAIVER FEE
-- We require non-refundable Damage Waiver Fee of $34 in lieu of a security deposit to cover incidentals and accidents, up to $300. (This excludes any pet-related damages). It is marked as the management fee on your listing. Note: Full details of what is and is not covered is included in our guidebook under house manual.

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What this place offers

River view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 420 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 166 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Margaretville, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Margaretville, NY, is in the heart of the western Catskills and has everything you seek, including skiing (Bellayre and Plattekill just 15 minutes away) hiking the trails on all the surrounding mountains, fishing on the East Branch of the Delaware River or kayaking on the Pepacton Reservoir just across the road. Plus, incredible bakeries and organic farms that will help you in producing some unforgettable meals.

Breweries, cideries and distilleries are popping up every week. The downtowns of Margaretville, Andes, Bovina, home to Brushland Eating House, Delhi, and Roxbury are great for an afternoon of shopping, dining, sipping and strolling. You will be mesmerized by the mountains and scenery on your drives between the towns.

Phoenicia and Woodstock are just a little further down the road. Take in a farm-fresh meal or enjoy culinary bounty of some great chefs of the region, often hosting outdoor BBQs and incredible "to-go" meals. We will leave you recommendations of what to see, do and eat, but there are tons of places to explore!

Meet your host

Superhost
177 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Fordham University; Columbia University
My work: Communications
I grew up in the Finger Lakes region of western NY and went to college and graduate school in NYC. I love to travel worldwide, but lately I've been drawn to learning, knowing and appreciating the beauty of my surroundings. I fell in love with the Catskills region on long weekend drives, and knew it would eventually become my home. I am excited to share all that makes this place special. Cheers!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm