Phoenicia Vacation Rental house

This lovely little cabin in Woodland Valley surpassed all our expectations for a weekend retreat from the city. It's even prettier in person with a huge deck, really comfortable bed, smooshy couch you can sink into, fun kitchen, and big windows and skylight. We brought groceries and cooked the whole time, eating in front of the fireplace or outside on the large table on the deck. Anne and David left us plenty of firewood for the fire pit outside so we were able to enjoy the outdoors even though it was chilly, and they made us feel really welcome and comfortable. It was great to be able to bring Oscar, the hound, and see him enjoying the outdoor space as much as we did. Travel tip: I'd recommend bringing a glow in the dark Frisbee for late at night since the road is perfect for it.

After spending the past 3 months cooped up in a NYC apartment with a newborn, all of us definitely needed some fresh air -- especially once a couple extra relatives arrived to visit from across the country.

Turns out, Anne's vacation home was the perfect place for our mini "family reunion" in the Catskills -- with something for everyone. I immediately fell in love with its cleanliness, cool decor and skylight. My mother-in-law enjoyed playing cards in front of the toasty "fake fire" fireplace. My husband liked cooking in the well-equipped kitchen and sleeping late in the cozy bed. And my brother-in-law had a blast reconnecting with his inner boy scout, sleeping up in the loft and building a fire in the pit outside to roast weenies. The baby even seemed to dig the relaxing view of the pretty, autumn-y trees right outside the deck.

We've stayed at a couple other places in the area before, but we were especially pleased by what a great value this rental was in comparison -- and also how nice stuff was/nothing broken, etc. You always enjoy your getaway a lot more when you don't have to worry about being chilly, running out of toilet paper, etc.

The location is excellent, too -- close enough to explore nearby towns, but still feels woodsy, quiet and private. Someday hopefully my mother-in-law will come back to babysit and me and my husband can return for a couple nights by ourselves!

We had an amazing time staying at this wonderful home. It came fully equipped with dishes and towels. The surrounding area is beautiful and very relaxing. Perfect for a couple looking to get away for a short time. I look forward to returning.