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'A Place in the Woods' - Cabin on Chloe's Lake on 23 acres near Woodstock, NY

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8.2 out of 10

Very good

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 27 sq m

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  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
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  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

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Saugerties, NY
  • HITS-on-the-Hudson
    8 min drive
  • Kiwanis Ice Arena
    10 min drive
  • Esopus Falls
    10 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Saugerties

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cabin, you'll find Vinnie's Farm Market and HITS-on-the-Hudson. Kiwanis Ice Arena and Catskill State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • HITS-on-the-Hudson - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kiwanis Ice Arena - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Opus 40 - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Bethel Woods Museum - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 21 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 29 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Annarella Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buns Burgers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Village Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tomo Sushi - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

'A Place in the Woods' - Cabin on Chloe's Lake on 23 acres near Woodstock, NY

This is a charming 'Camping Cabin' in the woods on more than 23 acres of woodlands overlooking a 1 1/2 acre lake. [Some would call it a pond, but it is 10 feet deep with a thermocline, by definition, a lake - more on that below]
This tiny cabin has a maximum occupancy of 2 adults, or two adults and a child. There is a queen size mattress in the sleeping loft, and the bench on the first floor has a 6 inch thick foam seat that is the size of a single bed. If you are considering more than two, there is a Sioux Tipi on the 20 acres that has two beds. It can be rented separately or together with the cabin.
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You don’t need a car to come to this wonderful 23 acre paradise!  From NewYork City, there is a bus to Saugerties New York.  The bus stop is 5 miles from the property, so the taxi fare is modest.   Search for “Stagecoach Taxi” and you’ll find the phone number. If you prefer, you can take the train to Rhinecliff, New York, but the taxi will cost more, as that is 20 miles.  There is a small deli / market within walking distance – 1 mile.  The market on Tuesdays offers Pakistani dinners that we recommend.  Some days they prepare Mango Lassi, highly recommended!
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This property has one other retreat on the 23 acres, A Sioux Tipi. The tipi cannot be seen from this cabin. [As the crow flies, it is about 200 feet away] Chloe's Cabin is insulated and is heated. There is a sleeping loft with a queen size mattress accessed by a ladder. Chloe's Cabin is 8 feet by 10 feet, and 13 feet high, plus a covered porch. The cabin does not having running water inside. There is a water well with a solar powered pump [see below]. The cabin is not connected to the electric grid - that's what 'camping cabin' refers to. We have installed a small solar electric system. This provides 12 V DC to operate a lamp in the cabin and the pump at the well. The Tipi Room has electricity and can be used to charge electronics.
There is a Kevlar canoe for your use. Lake has lots of fish - bass, sunnies, and carp. The forest has lots of wildlife, deer, fox, bear, wild turkeys, owls, etc. For cooking there is a 2 burner Coleman camp stove, and outside, a fireplace with a grill. It is an idyllic getaway for those who appreciate nature.
In 2018, we plumbed and electrified a small outbuilding [the "Tipi Room"] that is about 200 feet from the cabin. The Tipi Room is shared with guests at the tipi. The Tipi Room has hot and cold running water, a toilet, sink, outdoor shower, a microwave oven, and a small refrigerator. As it is not a heated building, the water must be shut off and drained in late October or early November, and is not turned on again until April. [Otherwise, the plumbing would freeze and break]. The Tipi Room and the facilities are shared with the guests, if any, staying at a Sioux Tipi, which is the only other structure on the 23 acre property. Year around, it has electricity, if you need to run an appliance or charge a device. In winter, when the water at the Tipi Room must be shut off, there is a well near the cabin with water that operates all year around.
There is a floating dock at the edge of the lake. The canoe and the floating dock are shared with guests of the tipi. The dock has a ladder, which is the best way to access the lake to swim.
About the area: Saugerties is about 3 miles away, a sweet village with numerous antique shops. The center of Woodstock is 8 miles from the property. The equestrian 'HITS' is nearby. This is at the edge of the Catskill Mountains, with fishing, hiking, tubing, and other outdoor activities nearby. For the past 34 years, this has been one of our favorite retreats, starting in 2011 we began to share it with like-minded people.
In the summer months the lake has watermeal, tiny pinhead size leaves that float on the surface. When it's breezy, the lake surface is clear of it, when it's totally calm the leaves spread out on the lake. When cold weather comes, they're gone. Our favorite times there are October through May. The cold weather makes the water clear, lake-like, in summer, it looks more like a pond.
A guest has suggested we caution that getting into the sleeping loft requires climbing a ladder, and, if one is not physically fit, old, or overweight, it could be a problem. I am 80 years old, though, and it's still easy for me. As this is a safety issue, please err on the side of caution -- if in doubt, please do not book this cabin. We request anyone much over 200 pounds not book the cabin because of the loft ladder.
Below is the outline of a plan we started with in summer 2011, to share it in a way that is reasonably priced without putting too many demands on our time. So far, it has worked out really well, and most of the more than 400 guests over the past few years have enjoyed their stay.
When we started thinking about the possibility of sharing it, the question was, how can we do it? The question we faced was, how to make it reasonable in cost, and at the same time, deal with cleaning and housekeeping that goes with having a rental. Our goal was to be able to keep this charming spot, not as a profitable business, but at least have the expenses and taxes covered. After we retired, owning and maintaining a $700,000. property just to camp a few weekends a year became extravagant.
To make sharing the cabin work, we decided to ask guests to bring their own sleeping bags and towels, and that they “leave it as they found it” This has worked well, it seems that guests who are interested in this type of retreat are respectful of the property and of the next guest. Most all guests have left the cabin in good shape and clean - this has exceeded our expectations and has been gratifying.. If you're not prepared to leave the cabin clean and tidy, with all the dishes and utensils washed, please don't book this cabin. A few disrespectful guests have left the cabin messy and gotten us a few bad reviews.
Every month or so we check out the cabin to restock supplies and fix deficiencies, if any. We have at the cabin plates, glasses, utensils, toilet paper, , candles, a Coleman 2 burner propane stove for cooking, and fuel for it. As it is camping, we ask that you bring sleeping bags, a flashlight, matches, etc. - what you would for any camping trip. If you don't have sleeping bags, you can bring queen size sheets, there are quilts and pillows at the cabin.
In front of the cabin there's a fireplace with a grill. The woods are full of kindling. We supply seasoned and split firewood. IN DRY SEASON BE SURE NO COMBUSTIBLES ARE NEAR THE FIRE PIT WHEN YOU MAKE A FIRE, AND DON'T LEAVE AN UNATTENDED FIRE. There is a maul for splitting the seasoned firewood. In 2019, we purchased a “kindling cracker” for the cabin, a really cool device for making kindling from firewood.. We send a photo of it, plus a "campfire primer" to guests after booking.
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Following are notes sent to us by guests who spent a week at the cabin in 2014, with information about getting to the cabin if you don't have a car, and about the [then] new well:
'- For anyone without a car, the bus from NYC to Saugerties is excellent, the Saugerties Stagecoach taxi to the cabin was not costly.. We brought enough food for 7 days in our backpacks, no problem. [Host’s note: If you don't bring all the food you need with you, there's a market one mile away that's shown on the topo map we send]
- We drank the well water - it was perfect. . .
Spam heads up:
If you don’t receive an email from us with maps and key information shortly after you book, let us know, sometimes our emails to guests go into their spam folder.
A recent inquiry asked some questions and we copy them and our reply below:
1) Is it safe there? (I mean, are there any strangers and/or any dangerous animals around?)
2) Is the lake swimmable?
3) How far is the lake from the cabin?
Answers
It is safe around here. No dangerous animals. We have seen bears a few times on the property, but they are not dangerous. We did have to buy a “bear-proof” trash can. Lots of wildlife, we have seen over the years wild turkey, great blue heron, geese, green heron, ducks, foxes, deer, and now there's a resident beaver family. The lake has sunnies and bass. You may see our enormous grass carp, nearly 3 feet, we introduced years ago to eat algae - it is vegetarian, so you can't catch it with bait. It is advisable not to leave food or anything outside that would attract bears. In addition to fishing in the lake, we often see people fishing in the nearby reservoir from the bridge [see the topo map for location].
> The cabin is about 75 feet from the lake, on a little hill overlooking it.
Is it swimmable? For us, it is swimmable, whenever the water is warm enough. We often use flotation devices [little inner tubes or rafts one can buy for a few dollars]. In the fall through spring, up until some time in June or so, it is clear and "lake-like." Sometime starting in June, watermeal grows. Watermeal is a plant like a tiny pinhead size leaf. It floats on the surface of the water. When there’s a breeze, it blows to the edge of the lake and the surface is clear of it. If there is no wind, it spreads over the lake. Also, the water gets more pond-like in summer.- some people wouldn't choose to swim in it, but we do. The lake maintains a thermocline all summer - the surface water gets warm, the deeper water stays cool - a thermocline distinguishes a lake from a pond.
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Regarding the occasional disrepectful guest: If you find that the prior guest has not honored the agreement to leave the cabin clean and tidy, please simply take care of it. If it takes more than, say, 10 or 15 minutes, just send us a note, and we will be fine with reimbursing you for your time.

Property manager

andrew peck

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 80 sq ft (7 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

'A Place in the Woods' - Cabin on Chloe's Lake on 23 acres near Woodstock, NY Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 42 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

randy d.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible experience requiring a refund!!
Ignore this bogus listing! The heat and water were not working (35° night), there was no firewood, the "200ft" walk to the filthy bathroom/kitchen (same room) was a 1/4 mile rocky slippery hike. Many texts, VRBO messages and emails were ignored..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DON’T BOOK AT THE CABIN. BOOK THE TIPI.
Hey. Hi. I stayed at Chloe’s Cabin for a night and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. First off let me say this was partially my fault. I had originally booked the Tipi on the property because it seemed cool, but switched to the cabin because it listed having a bathroom. I made that choice. It was the wrong choice. The cabin is a filthy moldy abomination. There are ‘supplies’ inside that are all out of date by two to three years. The ‘blankets’ a bedding supplies all smell musty and like mold. The ladder up to the sleeping area is awkward to use. There is no COMFORT about the cabin. Also the bathroom that made or broke my decision doesn’t actually exist. That’s right. The listed bathroom is not actually existent. Instead there is a bucket with rusted hand rails located 100 yards behind the cabin filled with rotting feces. Yes. A bucket full of ancient refuse. That is not a bathroom. I was willing to give them a pass though kinda. I was. Like the price was cheaperish and over the phone the owner sounded like a country man. Maybe he thought the cabin was comfortable. Maybe he thought a bucket was a bathroom. And then on my way out I swung by the tipi. Y’all. Book the tipi. There is so much more effort artistry and care put into the tipi site. Let me go over some things the tipi site has over the cabin. -Running water -A shower -A fridge -A sink -A KITCHEN IN GENERAL -A SHOWER THE TIPI IS SO MUCH BETTER IT MADE THE CABIN WORSE. DO NOT BOOK THE CABIN.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Peaceful Getaway
We had a great time at the cabin! It was the perfect escape from the city. The view was gorgeous, and the cabin had everything we needed. We also tried to use the canoe but the padlock is stuck, it might be rusted/need to be replaced. Otherwise everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet night in the woods
Rustic, but perfect. The cabin is nothing fancy, but sure is cozy and comfortable. Water from the pump was cold and tasted great. Nice bed in the loft. I slept with the upper screen open and the front door open and screen door hooked in place. Nice cool night. I thoroughly enjoyed pitching a fire and watching it get dark and listening to the woods. Had fun calling back to an owl and listening to bullfrogs down in the pond. Stirred up a buck in the morning. Just beautiful out there. Hot/cold showers at the tipi site did the job!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Our trip was amazing. We do it again again and again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique!
Great stay for the night. Off the grid living. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

I could not find it showed up after dark and did not see any cabin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Julisse C.

Very Rustic
A bit overpriced for what was available. Very rustic, no bathroom, dirty sheets.. it needs to be cleaned more often. Lake was filthy.. An AC would be nice in 95 degrees.. this would be a great place for a hunter...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Drove in drove out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Anki K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Overpriced cabin, but nature was nice
The cabin is much overpriced. A decent price should be about $65-$80 a night. It is smelly and needs a new a new sleeping mattress as well as a new mattress for the downstairs seating. I could not even sit on it for the smell. There was also a lack of large mugs and bowls for cooking. But the view and the nature with deer, beavers, herons, turkeys and a snake (cottonmouth at the edge of the lake) were wonderful and I enjoyed sitting at the fire pit in the evenings. There is a 10 minute walk (or two minute paddle across in the canoe) to the tipi room with the toilet and the outdoor shower (which is surrounded by broken glass and is viewable from the road). Luckily there was no one in the tipi across the lake other than one night and when we were both sitting at the lake/pond in the evening we were looking right at each other which is a little strange. I did not find the lake/pond swimmable, the deck was falling apart and the ladder was not attached. There was also something in the lake that ate a big bird one evening, so I stayed on shore. So nature is a plus while the accommodations could use some updating and improvement.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Dean S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Place was filthy, smelly , unkept .Dirty underwear left on bed
Never again

2/10 Terrible

jenny b.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Gross and smelly
we did not stay because it was disgusting .*

10/10 Excellent

Danny A.

Simple and calm
Nice land, very pretty and calm. Cabin was adorable and cozy. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was exactly what is was supposed to be. Quaint, quiet, and relaxing. Previous guests leave behind small food items and supplies, as we did as well. It was a rustic outing without being completly without. It wasnt an issue sharing with the tipi group either. Just a couple of recommendations... shower curtain for outdoor shower, pathway around shower to keep feet clean. Update of locations to go for hiking and water holes. We found a couple that were listed are no longer active. Other than that. No complaints and we are definitely going back. Wanted to actually rent both the cabin and tipi for Father's day weekend but wasnt available. Thank you for sharing this beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin stay
Cozy small cabin with a great view of the lake. A trip you should be well prepared for in a sense of camping materials. We also like to be overly prepared. Our 2 small dogs came along and had so much fun roaming around. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sangjun P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Be aware
Worst experienced ever
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharisse G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Way To Camp
My partner and I really enjoyed this camping cabin. It is the perfect place to introduce yourself to camping if you aren’t comfortable with just a tent. Being that it was October the water was shut off so therefore there was no bathroom or shower that was available which was OK because we understood that due to their very clear directions. When we first got there the cabin was very cold but the heater that is in the cabin warmed it up within five minutes at no point where we ever cold! We made breakfast and washed the dishes with the water that is available via the water that is ran by an electric pump. Yes you do hear some neighbors at times but it was ever disturbing. The host are very specific that they do not go and clean the cabin after every stay and that it is based on the honor system. Though it wasn’t dirty I did feel as if I was in someone else’s cabin rather than renting one for myself (blankets left behind, coffee, sugar etc). However this did not hinder our stay, again the host are very detailed in the description of the rental property as well as the functionality of it. They are very hands off but are very responsive if need be. We came back home relaxed and still can’t stop talking about how much we enjoyed our stay. If you are thinking of renting this location make sure to read through all other details that they provide. We will for sure be back during the summer so we can enjoy the lake! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your cabin and we appreciate the length of which you have went through to be detailed in your guidelines that is what allowed us to be prepared and enjoy our time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lil cabin.
Perfect lil cabin with amazing view. Needed to get away and this cabin was exactly what I was looking for. Peaceful, beautiful grounds, and close to home. Thanks for sharing with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin in the woods
We really enjoyed our stay. It was relaxing, secluded, and quiet. We used the canoe on the lake and saw a beaver! We would definitely return for some R and R.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
we just got back from our trip and we feel completely relaxed. The view from the cabin is great and the lake has beavers and other wildlife. We also saw an owl. The cabin is small but we usually tent camp so this was a huge step up for us when it rained. We wre able to sit and watch the storm from under the covered porch. If you are expecting a campground...this is not that type of experience. The bathroom is a bit of a walk from thr cabin but certainly not far. Theres a solar powered light in the cabin and a pump for an underground well. That water isnice cold! We are already planning on coming back next year. We had very good responses from the owners and we really enjoyed our time in the little csbin.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica d.

Amazing As Always
This cabin is a beautiful and rustic space. A couple of our friends came to have a look and were surprised there was no bathroom, but I wouldn't have it any other way. The site is gorgeous, and the cabin is a cozy respite from the outdoors. This space does require that you love the outdoors. My husband loves the meditative act of building a fire, and we spent an evening there reading one of the books from the shelf aloud while our dog chewed on a salmon skin from dinner we had made over that same fire. This place is positively magical.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Beautiful, peaceful setting with a great cabin. Loved hearing the ice crack and pop on the lake.
Rural, peaceful and beautiful - unbelievably nice view from the lodge. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne D.

A beautiful private experience in nature
Well organised and amazing accommodation and experience!

8/10 Good

Joanne C.

It's a neat little spot close to us and centrally located in the Catskills.
Cute place. Owls and songbirds all around us. Had everything we needed. Dutch Ale House in Saugerties an awesome find for dinner. Kaaterskill Falls hike amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

2/10 Terrible

Tayla S.

What a joke
We had a very traumatic experience. We could not find the cabin with the map and directions supplied. After we got stuck in the snow in the woods the owner of he property was extremely unhelpful and we still did not find the cabin. We had to call 911 to come and help us. We would like a full refund and we have requested one from the owner but he has refused.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017