Situated in Phoenicia, this lovely cottage for $145 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. "This place is so rerlaxing, the bed was really incredible, better than our own! Dogs loved the yard, we loved the hot tub. So much to do within 5-20. We absolutely loved it"- Sayre, Pennsylvania. Nov. 2023 ***** Your perfect romantic country cottage with private courtyard, steamy outdoor hot tub and fire pit offering the feeling of complete seclusion yet only a couple of minutes walk from fabulous Main Street speciality stores and restaurants. 2 minutes to Woodstock Brewing and the famous Phoenicia Diner . Bike the rails with Rail Explorers just around the corner or hike the beautiful Ashokan Rail Trail from Boiceville ( 8 minutes ) Winter sports nearby at Belleayre and Hunter Mountains . Luxurious spacious cottage with private entrance and its own fenced in courtyard. Feels secluded, but only 2 minutes walk from the little town of Phoenicia (population 300)- voted one of the six coolest small towns in the US by Budget Travel Magazine! Enjoy the quiet of the Catskills countryside, surrounded by mountains and pristine nature. Some days you'll hardly see another soul. Our cottage is architect designed with attention to detail- beautiful cedar lofted ceiling with skylights, bamboo floors and glass doors overlooking a lovely secluded bluestone courtyard . Super comfortable King size bed. Lovely hand crafted bathroom with river stone shower, Italian tiles , radiant heated floor and skylights. Fast Wi fi and smart tv with free movies and shows on Netflix and Hulu . Our cottage has a kitchenette with sink, hotplates, microwave, toaster oven, dorm fridge, Keurig coffee station w/selected pods and basic utensils- great for preparing breakfast and small meals . There is a charcoal grill in the courtyard for tasty barbecues or roast marshmallows on our firepit. Visit the Phoenicia Supermarket in town (open until 11pm) for firewood and basic supplies. Boiceville Market is just 8 minutes drive for all your grocery needs. . The cottage has its own private courtyard with new ( 2022) five person Bullfrog hot tub with all the bells and whistles - soak your cares away under the stars with views of trees and mountains beyond- totally fenced on each side so very private . The new tub has many jets with its own built in neck massager, lounge seat with foot massager , waterfall and led lighting . Miles of pristine hiking trails await, easily accessible from behind the cottage on Phoenicia's historic Tanbark Trail. You'll enjoy amazing views of Phoenicia and surrounding mountains as well as hike through untouched woodlands and see little waterfalls and streams along the way. Dining options are abundant and close at hand. Brios right in town has great wood fired pizzas and all maneer of other fare. The Phoenicia Diner on Route 28 is amazing for farm to table brunch and was recently written up in Vogue Magazine. The "Pines" is definitely worth a visit- just 5 minutes away in Mt Tremper. Maeve’s Place is a wonderful cafe great for breakfast or lunch and Woodstock Brewing offers superb local craft beer and excellent burgers , fries , gourmet onion rings and deserts . Drive 10 minutes to dinner at The Peekamoose for locally sourced produce cooked with love and flair in a beautiful setting. The world class Emerson resort and Spa is three minutes away and boasts a wonderful cafe for healthy lunches and coffee as well as offering an array of spa treatments as well as a full service restaurant. Find something surprising at The Mystery Spot or visit our friend Dave at the Tenderland Home for some wonderful gift ideas. Swimming is just across the street in the Esopus Creek . Ask Kerry about "secret " swimming holes close by. Woodland Valley around the corner offers a beautiful and quiet six mile road perfect for cycling. A haven for lovers, writers, artists, musicians, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Well behaved dogs are most welcome for an additional $50 ( just select the pet option while making your reservation ) The courtyard is fenced off so it may be possible to let dogs outside off leash. The Parish Field out the back of our properties is perfect for dog (and human) walking- it accesses the clearly marked Tanbark Trail which takes you up into the mountains and offers wonderful views of Phoenicia and surrounding mountains. Our cottage consists of one large and beautiful studio space with King bed, couches, coffee table, kitchenette etc all in one space- the bathroom is accessed from a door from the studio space. "Such a great relaxing place, will definitely return. Kerry was such an amazing host, super responsive....The place itself such a nice find. Quiet, relaxing, the hot tub was fantastic and clean, the heated batroom floor was certainly a nice tiouch. Will certainly come back."- J Albany, New York. Nov. 2023 ***** Short Term Rental Licence # 2022-STR-011