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Top of the Pass with beautiful mountain views

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
spring
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Haines Falls, NY
  • Kaaterskill Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North-South Lake Campground & Day Use Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hunter Mountain
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Down stairs

Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Top of the Pass with beautiful mountain views

This is a 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bath family rental sleeps 4 non smoking craftsman style house with mountain views close to many activities and only 5 miles to closest ski area and many others ski areas are within easy driving distance. Hunter Mountain is 5 miles, Windham is less than 15 miles, Belleayre and Catamount are about 30 miles. North Lake state park is just minutes away and you can hike to a 200 Ft. Waterfall. The highest in NY. You can also hike to the mountains, walk to the general store or church. There is so much to do in the great outdoors.
This is an old house not a 5 star hotel. Its clean and comfortable in a convince location. Much work has been done with much more to be done. The roof was completed and now more interior painting and repairs are being completed. I enjoy sharing this house with guests and traveler's. Please leave the house to as close as you found it when checking out. It's always getting better so come and enjoy the mountains.

Property manager

Mike

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for infants
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
leave heat on 58- 60 degrees when you check out of house put garbage and recycling in cans on front porch don't rearrange any furniture

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Haines Falls

Located in Haines Falls, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at HITS-on-the-Hudson or Kiwanis Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Haines Falls, NY

What's nearby

  • Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • North-South Lake Campground & Day Use Area - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Windham Mountain Resort - 27 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 32 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fellow Mountain Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Boy Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top of the Pass with beautiful mountain views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Top of the Pass with beautiful mountain views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of the Pass with beautiful mountain views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top of the Pass with beautiful mountain views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Catskill State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center and Kaaterskill Falls. North-South Lake Campground & Day Use Area is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

I Thank you again Mike, thanks for your charming home and hospitality. Have a great Holiday Season.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ross G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Enjoyable

Excellent stay, Thank you again, best getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway!

Excellent, and thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eli W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Gateway

This was the perfect property for my extended weekend. Everything was as described, and the house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Comfortable, clean, relaxing. Mike was a welcoming guy. We will look him up when in the area again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey stay for Hunter ski weekend

Michael was a great, responsive host and we enjoyed staying at his house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great charming clean warm home. Mike' s communication/ host was superb. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family of 4

We enjoyed the space the rental allowed us. Could have used more televisions but not such a big deal for us. Peaceful for the most part despite being on a main route. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway location!

Stayed here over Labor Day with my kids. The house is perfectly located within walking distance to Kaaterskill falls and about 2.5 miles to North-South Lake. Mike was great to communicate with. House is rommier than expected. Lots of charm. Will look to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Heather M., Avenel, New Jersey

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Charming Home

We loved the charm and feel of this home. Definitely can use some upgrading.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Laura J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central location

House had what we needed for our stay. Older home with charm... could have used a few more updates. It was warm, roomy and centrally located to the activities we were interested in. Owner responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylva P., New York , NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holíday stay

Mike was very responsive. The location is great for local attractions- hiking, skiing. House is big and comfortable. We had a great family holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Kevin D., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House, Nice Owner

Very spacious, nicely set up, several rooms and beds. Initial issue with heat being off was resolved, hands-on by owner. And warm and nice thereafter, for the days thereafter. If you're planning any kinds of outings in the area around Catskills, Woodstock, Saugerties... its a good rental! We planned a Covid-sheltered thanksgiving in the area, and it worked out nicely. There's also plenty of tv/streaming options if weather is poor, and an eat-in kitchen as well as a large dining room space for larger groups if you desire. Haines Falls is fairly close by, a pretty waterfall. I recommend this rental, Mike is very responsive to emailed questions and any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

An annual girls weekend that looked like it wasn't going to happen, was able to be carried out with a smaller crew at this cute little house. There was plenty of room for all of us, and the house had tons of charm. It's on the main road, but close to everything. The area is BEAUTIFUL! The kitchen left some to be desired, but we knew about the broken oven ahead of time, so planned for that. The only complaint was the toilet in the downstairs bathroom was not working. I texted the owner, and expected a return text. Instead I found once I got home that he replied via VRBO. This was a known issue, and was supposedly easily fixed. I wish there was a note left to tell us what to do. All in all, a great trip for all. I'd definitely rent the home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

lyubov g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fair

Stow top and refrigerator were not clean and burners hard to ignite. Bath tub should be cleaned as well. Otherwise pretty cozy and spacious place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chaya A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

had a great vacation so relaxing and quiet

very nice and cozy
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a ski weekend

The heat worked very well for our weekend. It is to be noted that there are many post it notes around the house with little thoughts on them. It would be worthwhile to post them in the listing. A larger garbage can inside and outside would do it well too. But overall this is a great place to stay for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Alice N.

Great weekend!

We love the house! location was perfect, near the Falls and the Hunter Oktoberfest, Did not utilize the kitchen since the Dinner was few minutes away, great breakfast, lunch and dinner, Thanks Mike for sharing your place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Krystina P.

Exactly as advertised

Clean, well equipped, and just what we needed for our weekend at the mountain!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Lucía S.

Nightmare experience.

Communication: owner not reachable, no check-in information provided. Owner service: owner did not prepare the house for our arrival (inaccessible entrance with 3 feet of snow and no shovel provided , no parking spot, house was freezing, no heating, no light, power was out) Experience: after trying to contact the owner the whole day of the check- in without any response and with no help provided by homeaway, we were forced to find an alternative accommodation at midnight . This experience was a nightmare; we were stuck without a place to sleep, on a cold night and the owner couldn't care less about our well being. Homeaway: you can't trust this company, they have useless customer service and offer no assurance that our money would be refunded. Homeaway is unreliable, misleading and unresponsive. This is the first and last time I use homeaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

Clean and comfortable

The house was as advertised -- clean and comfortable and close to the slopes.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Just Perfect

This home was perfect for our needs. It was absolutely cozy, as described, clean and had cute decor. The queen bed was extremely comfortable, the mattresses on the bunk beds were adequate but not plush. Very conveniently located to local attractions. The owner gave very helpful information, which helped make our stay easy and enjoyable.

About the host

Hosted by Mike

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I grew up in New Jersey where I still live for now. Skiing and most winter sports along with racing are my passions. Sharing my house in the mountains with people to enjoy makes it all the better.

Why they chose this property

The house is old and has some character. It has been a work in progress and gets better every year. I like to restore old houses and thou this house still needs work its clean and comfortable. The roof has just been completed, front porch painted, more interior work can begin noe. Very close to the Kattaskill falls and hiking trails and ski trails.

Languages:

English