Highlands Hideaway

NEW: Gorgeous Grand Chalet w/ Hot Tub & Views

Highlands Hideaway is a newly built mountain retreat perched on a scenic hillside just minutes from the charming towns of Catskill and Hudson.

Surrounded by sweeping mountain views and flooded with natural light, this stunning modern chalet offers the perfect balance of upscale comfort, cozy gathering spaces, and peaceful upstate beauty. In winter, Hunter Mountain skiing is a short drive away, while warmer months bring endless hiking, waterfalls, river adventures, and unforgettable sunsets.

Inside, soaring ceilings and a dramatic wall of windows create a bright, airy atmosphere throughout the home. Thoughtfully designed across three spacious levels, the interiors blend modern style with warm natural textures and inviting spaces to gather, unwind, and reconnect. Whether you're enjoying coffee in the morning sun, curling up by the fireplace, or spending evenings around the pool table downstairs, every space feels effortlessly welcoming.

The main level features three serene bedrooms and two beautifully appointed bathrooms, creating an easy and comfortable layout for families or groups of friends. Bathrooms are stocked with plush towels, hairdryers, and quality toiletries for a relaxed, hotel-style experience.

Downstairs, the expansive walk-out lower level offers the ultimate hangout space, complete with a game area, media lounge, and direct access to the outdoor hot tub patio - ideal for long evenings under the stars after a day exploring the Hudson Valley.

Outside, guests can enjoy multiple outdoor living spaces designed for gathering and relaxation. A large deck overlooks the mountains, while the stone patio below features a private hot tub, fire pit, BBQ grill, lounge seating, and soft evening lighting. The gently sloping lawn provides plenty of room for children to play, morning yoga, or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings.

As with all Upstate Place homes, Highlands Hideaway is thoughtfully equipped for families, with amenities like a pack ’n play, highchair, toys, and children’s dinnerware - making stays with little ones easy and comfortable.

Perfect for families, couples, or groups of friends, Highlands Hideaway is a stylish and memorable base for experiencing the very best of the Catskills and Hudson Valley.

FEATURES AND AMENITIES

• Large spacious living area

• Dining area with seating for 8

• TV in LR and main bedroom

• Fireplace (gas)

• Wi-Fi - very good

OUTDOOR FEATURES

• Huge deck with mountain views

• Stone patio leading to hot tub

• Lawn for play and children

• Firepit and seating

• Barbecue grill (propane provided)

• Driveway parking for 4 vehicles

FAMILY FRIENDLY

• Pack n play and bedding

• Highchair

• Childrens plates, bowls, and cups

• Toys and games

• Infant Baby Bath / Toddler Spa Bath

PET FRIENDLY

This home is a proud member of our HosPAWtality Collection - designed so your furry companion enjoys a PUPgraded vacation experience too, with these amenities just for them:

• Dog bed

• Bowls

• Toys

• Shampoo

• Floofie first-aid kit

STAFF, SERVICES & ADDITIONAL FEES

Available at an additional cost with advance notice:

Pet fee (dogs only) $100 per pet per stay

Cold plunge & wellness accessories $20-$200

Firewood pre-order $25 (12 logs)

Mid-stay housekeeping $150

Pantry and wine pre-stocking $65

Guaranteed early check-in 12pm $75 or late check-out 3pm $75, or combined $130

LAYOUT

Three Level Home

Main / ground floor level has the mud room, living room, dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

Upper mezzanine level has the office and a hang-out flex space.

Lower level walk out has the game area, a media room, a laundry room, and full bathroom,

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

Main level

• Bedroom 1 - King bed

• Bathroom 1 - en-suite with separate shower and soaking tub

• Bedroom 2 - Queen bed

• Bedroom 3 - Queen bed

• Bathroom 2 - Hallway with shower

Lower walk-out level

• Bathroom 3 - Hallway with shower / tub combo

• All bathrooms supplied with Public Goods products (shampoo, body wash, cotton balls, q-tips).

LOCATION

Points of Interest

• 4 miles to Main St, Catskill

• 7 miles to Thomas Cole National Site

• 7 miles to Kaaterskill Wild Forest

• 10 miles to Olana National Site

• 11 miles to Hudson

• 13 miles to Saugerties

• 14 miles to Newman’s Ledge

• 14 miles to Mountain Top Arboretum

• 15 miles to the Bronck Museum

• 30 miles to Rhinebeck

SKI ACCESS

• 16 miles to Hunter Mountain

• 24 miles to Windham Resort

• 40 miles to Belleayre Mountain

AIRPORTS

• 46 miles to Albany International (ALB)

• 61 miles to Stewart International (SWF)

• 103 miles to Teterboro (TEB)

• 111 miles to Westchester (HPN)

• 123 miles to Newark Liberty (EWR)

• 127 miles to John F. Kennedy (JFK)

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PLEASE NOTE:

RENTAL AGREEMENT:

Our insurance, local permitting, and licensing require all guests to sign a rental lease agreement. This will request your full name, email, and contact phone number and must be completed within 48 hours of booking (or immediately for same-day reservations).

CANCELLATION & TRAVEL INSURANCE:

For added peace of mind, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance, either through the OTA at checkout or via a third party. Travel insurance may provide reimbursement for covered events such as illness, delays, work conflicts, or weather-related disruptions. Please confirm coverage details directly with your provider. We are unable to offer cancellations, trip changes, or refunds outside of our stated cancellation policy and will refer guests to their travel insurance if plans change. Our goal is for you to enjoy a smooth, stress-free stay.

UTILITY OUTAGES:

Upstate New York’s weather and tree-lined landscape (with primarily overhead power lines) can occasionally lead to outages. We do not assume responsibility for interruptions to electric, water, or Wi-Fi service and do not issue refunds for outages. Emergency supplies are provided. If an outage exceeds 8 hours, we will allow a cancellation without penalty.

WEATHER & WINTER CONDITIONS:

Winter may bring snow, ice, and hazardous driving conditions. AWD or 4WD vehicles are strongly recommended, and tire chains may be advisable during storms. Driveways are typically plowed at 3”+ accumulation, though exact timing cannot be guaranteed due to weather and limited crew accessibility.

Snow shovels and pet-safe salt are provided. This driveway is on a gentle grade and generally easy to navigate.

HOT TUB: Guests at this home enjoy the use of their personal spa hot tub. The tub is cleaned, sanitized, treated, refilled, and chemically balanced between each guest’s arrival by our own hot tub technician. This area of upstate New York has heavy mineral deposits in its soil - mainly iron, manganese, and copper - and this can and does impact both the well water that the spa is filled with and, additionally, how it combines with the chemicals that we use to clean, sanitize, and balance the hot tub. Any discoloration of the water is due to the mineral elements found naturally in the well water and how they oxidize with chemicals used. This discoloration usually disappears with filtering and the best way to get to the sparkling blue hot tub water color that guests desire is to use the hot tub and engage the filter system. As we are adding cold fresh well water to the hot tub unit, please be advised it may not be at its hottest temperature upon your arrival. Hot tubs can take between one and two hours to increase their temperature between 5°F - 10°F. Much depends on the air temperature and how long the unit has been heating for. We keep our hot tubs covered for both cleanliness and to insulate, and this helps the temperature rise as quickly as possible.

TRAVEL INFO:

As we do not provide weather-related refunds, we recommend monitoring conditions through 511NY, New York State’s official real-time system for traffic, road closures, and weather updates via phone, web, or app.

FIRE PIT:

The outdoor fire pit is available spring through fall. In winter, it may be inaccessible due to snow coverage. For safety reasons, fire pits are positioned a distance from the house, and safe winter access cannot be guaranteed.

ANIMALS, PESTS & BUGS:

This is a rural property surrounded by farms, woods, and wildlife. You may see deer, eagles, bears, chipmunks—or hear coyotes and foxes at night. As with any countryside setting, insects and small wildlife (including mice, flies, ants, bees, snakes, and ticks) may be present. Keeping doors closed and food properly stored helps prevent unwanted visitors. Tick repellents (Tick Wise, Repel, or OFF) are provided, and all homes receive routine pest control. However, complete prevention in a natural environment is not possible.

PRIVACY & MAINTENANCE:

Guests have full access to the property except for any locked closets, basements, or garages (if applicable). Seasonal maintenance staff may occasionally access exterior areas for essential services such as lawn care, pool maintenance, pest control, trash collection, or snow plowing. While we aim to schedule these visits between stays, this is not always feasible and they may need to work during your stay. Staff will never enter the home without authorization.

CLEANING GUARANTEE:

Our professional housekeeping team exceeds Airbnb’s cleaning standards, and we stand behind their work. A time-stamped video is recorded after each cleaning. We do not issue refunds for minor concerns reported during a stay; instead, we will gladly send housekeeping within 12 hours of notification to address any issue.

EASY BREEZY CHECK-OUT:

We keep check-out simple and appreciate your help with the following:

• Please take out trash to prevent odors and pests.

• Make sure hot tub cover is on and secured

• Load and start the dishwasher if used.

• Extinguish all fires and fuels; cover the BBQ once cooled.

• Winter: set heat to 60°F.

• Summer: set AC to 70°F.

• Turn off lights and ensure all windows and doors are closed and locked.