Situated in Shandaken, this lovely house for $1,457 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Grab your 25 closest friends and head to the Orenda Retreat Center for the ideal getaway! This 9-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom estate is fully equipped with all of the comforts of home. Bring your skis and hit the slopes at Belleayre Mountain, just a short drive away, and don't forget to relax on-site in between adventures. The home boasts an impressive outdoor entertaining space, a sauna, a private pool, and 13 acres of land begging to be explored. You’ll want to make this vacation rental a tradition! Please note our back deck will be under construction January 15th - May 27th, 2024.. During construction, there will be no access to the outside back of the home through the sliding glass doors and the deck will be unavailable. The other 3 exits (front and side of home) will not be affected and in use. Cancellation Policy: Travelers who cancel will receive a 50% refund up until 30 days prior to arrival. Cancelling within 30 days of check-in, no refund will be issued. Additionally, If booking is within 30 days of check-in, all bookings are final. Please note the Security Deposit is a hold placed on the credit card during the stay and shall be returned to the Guest within a week after checkout less any itemized deductions. Please ensure your credit card on file is always up-to-date to avoid any disruptions. Orenda Property Information Cameras: Please note there are external cameras for security purposes monitoring and recording outdoor activity in the front and back of the home. Shoes: NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE AT ANY TIME other than the mud room. The pine floors dent easily, and guests are liable for any damage. Thermostats: We are in the Mountains! The common area of the house is all on one main thermostat. Each bedroom and bathroom have independent thermostats. In winter months, it is very important that ALL bathroom thermostats ALWAYS be kept ABOVE 55 degrees (during cold temperatures) and the doors remain closed at all times. All bedroom thermostats should be turned OFF upon checkout, but all bathrooms must remain at 55 degrees with doors closed. THANK YOU for being mindful of this important policy as significant damage can occur with frozen pipes if this policy is not followed. Please note that air conditioning is limited to the master bedroom. Many of the bedrooms have ceiling fans. Smoking: The property is Non-Smoking. Smoking is not permitted inside the house or on any decks or outside furniture. Guests: People other than those in the Guest party may not stay overnight in the property. At least 50% of the booking party must be 24 years of age and older. Maximum of 25 persons staying at one time. This total include adults and children. No more than 25 people allowed due to fire and safety concerns. Quiet Hours: Guests should not create excessive noise at a level that disturbs neighbors. Code-enforced neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00p.m. – 8:00a.m. Liability: Orenda Retreat Home is privately owned; the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise. The use of this property is done at one’s own risk. Underage Drinking: Not Permitted. Care: Keep the property and all furnishings in good order. Damage to property is subject to loss of security deposit as well as additional fees should damages exceed the security deposit amount. Appliances: Only use appliances for their intended uses. Please note there is no running sink water in the 2nd smaller kitchen. Pets: Pets are NOT allowed on the property during rentals due to the homeowner’s severe allergies. Please include any questions/requests regarding ADA-certified service animals prior to booking. Parking: Parking is limited to 10 vehicles. Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking on the road is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. Upon check out, the property should be left in a clean and orderly condition. It is expected that all dishes be cleaned and put away, floors swept (NO Mopping Wood Floors… ONLY Bona mop). Garbage: The marked can in the kitchen is used for recycling. The recycling should be completely separate from the regular garbage in its own white or clear garbage bag. This would consist of bottles, cans, paper, but not pizza boxes (that would be regular garbage). Do not use the compactor bags for recycling. *See list of recyclables in kitchen drawer. Please note the town is very strict with rules and there will be a fine if not followed. The garbage is to be put in the pull-out compactor to the right of the sink. DO NOT put any loose garbage in the garbage receptacles without using bags. Only clear or white bags can be used. If black bags are used the garbage will not be taken by garbage collection and we will have to pass on fees to rebag. Please put all garbage and recyclables in the garage in the bins provided (extra garbage to be self-disposed). If these rules cannot be met, this will require the cleaning crew to make sure the garbage is in order to ensure the garbage collector will take everything away, which will incur a $100 charge that will be taken out of your security deposit. Pool: The pool is generally open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Pool heater is not used and do not under any circumstances fiddle with the pool heater. A solar cover is provided to heat the pool. ENSURE that the pool is covered every evening and upon leaving. This will keep the heat in the pool. Stove: Please ensure you use the fan located behind the stove. Hit the button on the top right corner of stove to lift and retract the fan. Fireplace & Wood Stove: Make sure to Open flu before starting a fire. Pull opens the flu and push closes the flu. Do not throw any paper or other combustible materials in the fireplace or wood-burning stove. Water and Septic: The property is on a well and septic systems. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material is flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at any time. Sauna: The sauna is located in the first-floor bathroom near the front door. Turn the dials to your desired time and temperature. Drizzle little amounts of water over the center stones using the ladle and bucket provided for steam. Candles: Please do not burn any candles in the home. There are candles in the kitchen hall cupboard for electrical failure EMERGENCY ONLY. TV/DVD/VHS/Music: Ability to plug in Android / iPhone for music with surround sound; DVD player for movies (DVDs in bottom drawer of media center); Chromecast to cast from phone or computer. Detailed instructions located in the chest on coffee table. Internet: Wifi Name: Orenda, Password: orenda108 ORENDA: Procedures for Leaving Independent thermostats in every bathroom MUST be set to 55 degrees. Independent thermostats for all bedrooms must be turned OFF. Close doors to all bathrooms and bedrooms. Close all windows. Turn Hot Tub temperature (if accessible) to 94 degrees & turn off all jets/light (HOT TUB NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME). Take out all garbage/recycling from house, kitchens & bathrooms and bring to the garage and place in receptacles. Take any additional garbage that does not fit in receptacles with you to dispose off property. Pull all linens (sheets & pillowcases) from used beds and put them on floor of each room. Place comforters & pillows on beds neatly as to not get wrinkled. Clean out refrigerators & pantries of all items. Clean all dishes & sinks and run the dishwasher before you leave Sweep all wood & tile floors free of debris. Wipe countertops from all kitchens & baths free of debris. Lock all doors including exterior doors & sliders. IMPORTANT! Set the alarm by entering the code then the “away” button before leaving the property. Your reservation serves as acknowledgement that you have read and understood the above policies and procedures in its entirety and agree to abide by them.