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A snow-covered gazebo with a roof, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a mountain in the background.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a chandelier.
A view of a rural landscape with purple lilac trees, a wooden deck, and a distant view of green fields and hills.
A house with a large glass window, a deck with lights, and a forested background.
A cozy interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central fireplace, a Christmas tree, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Claryville, NY
  • Place, Catskill State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Minnewaska State Park
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Claryville

This vacation home places you next to Catskill State Park and within a mile (2 km) of Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Catskill State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Minnewaska State Park - 50 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Monticello Raceway - 60 min drive - 36.9 miles
  • The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark - 60 min drive - 35.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Hill Lodge & Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • Warkop Ojie

About this property

Entire place

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

The Blue House on the Hill Catskills—VIEWS

Indulge in restful nights within thoughtfully designed rooms: sink into luxury on a plush king bed in the master bedroom, find comfort in the antique twin poster bed room, or experience a unique treehouse-style pull-down stairs loft, offering two twin beds overlooking the vaulted great room and picturesque scenery.

Unwind completely with the state-of-the-art steam shower, complete with chromotherapy and soothing music. For leisurely moments, relax in the TV nook equipped with a 65" flatscreen TV and a cozy sectional sofa.

Step outdoors onto an expansive covered porch to breathe in the refreshing scent of pine trees and the melodic sounds of the babbling brook. Enjoy grilling on the gas grill, gather around the fire pit, or recline in swivel chairs and rockers, all while immersing yourself in the lush forest and the serene sounds of Erts Brook.

Additionally, savor breathtaking views from the charming rustic screen house, offering vistas of the picturesque farm valley, grazing animals, and expansive mountain scenery. It's an invitation to experience tranquility and natural beauty in every detail.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Certainly! Here's the revised sentence: Please return the house to its original condition by removing all food and personal items prior to departure.

The presence of steep rocky slopes, water elements, and access to the twin bed loft via a pulldown staircase might not be suitable for young children.

Access to kayaking & some of the areas most scenic locations may require a free DEP Access Pass. Visit DEP website for more information.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Close Supervision - Steep rocky terrain and brook

Events

No events allowed

Contact host with specific event requests.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Contact host with specific event requests.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: Contact host with specific event requests.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Claryville, just steps from Catskill State Park. You'll also find Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA and Red Hill Fire Tower within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

The Blue House on the Hill Catskills—VIEWS Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was beautiful inside and out. Looking out the living room floor to ceiling windows every day was magnificent. Nora and her husband are incredibly responsive and whatever they can to accommodate a pleasant stay.Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil setting in the mountains, what more could you ask for. Property was clean and well stocked with everything you could need. Plus all the fun extras!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

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

Beautiful and peaceful!

This was our first visit to the Catskills and it won’t be our last. This home, location, and our visit exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

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

Perfection

Everything about our stay was perfect. We went for a girlfriends milestone birthday. The house had so many nice amenities and touches (steam shower, fire pit, decks, rocking chairs). Each of the five of us had our own bed. And the views couldn’t be beat. Nora was so easy to work with. We were sad to leave. I/we would come back and stay here without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

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

Spacious + Magical

Our stay at the blue house was nothing short of perfect. The layout of the home was so unique and with a house of seven people, this gave us more than ample space to break off into groups or have a bit of solitude if needed. The home was extremely clean, and had everything labeled. There was every amenity there you could think of. We had a private chef cater our stay at the blue house and it was an amazing experience with the backdrop of the mountain to top it off! The host Nora was beyond amazing and extremely available to any questions or logistics we needed. I’m truly speechless and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Idyllic Country Retreat with Peace & Style

My friends an I thoroughly enjoyed this lovely retreat! Away from it all and overlooking a beautiful farm with goats and sheep and a beautiful mountain view, rich lush forest on another side and access to a beautiful creek in back, the Blue House on the Hill makes you feel you have truly escaped it all. The pictures don't do it justice, the rooms and spaces everywhere abound in comfort and style - beautiful light fixtures, bar area, glassware, outdoor seating areas, nothing was overlooked here. So many details to explore and appreciate in a setting you won't soon forget. We loved every minute of our stay here and would go back in a heartbeat! Wonderful communication with the owner was icing on this cake! Comfy beds, cozy spaces, a fun pull down stair to the loft area, bring your food as you will not want to leave. Excellent stove!! You will not be disappointed here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

We Cheered...

The Blue House on the Hill is the perfect example of a property where the photos just don't do it justice. We spent the first part of the day marveling at each room in the house, and spent the first meal we cooked marveling at how EVERYTHING you could possibly need was right there. The views were amazing, the kitchen was that kitchen that you dream about having one day, the shower was so outrageously cool, that we fought over who got a chance to go next...And our host Nora? She was so helpful and so much fun to talk to, that we actually raised a glass and cheered her name. The family is currently marking the calendar and figuring out how soon we can go back. When you go, please note the stained glass in the living room...probably my favorite detail in Nora's incredible home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dolfina A.

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

Fantastic getaway from busy hassels of life

The place is amazing great views. The huge windows provide so much light into house . House perfectly centered around property.. every view from all 4 sides special.. So nice overlooking farms in front & overhanging deck in back where you are in trees and hear brook/ creak down below. Not only can you BBQ and sit under in rain and rest with outdoors. But during nice days walk length of creek right in the backyard. Really do not hsvd to leave . But nearby hiking paths great. CLImbing To tower . Stop by supermarket in town for perishables ( milk coffee food drinks some ice cream. ) Or just make samosas in fire pit. Don't really need to or want to go into town for anything . It rained & we sat and read in the gazebo and played games . Beds super comply. This place was our perfect getaway . Really had everythinv we could possibly want . We are 100% satisfied. Clean and so much to do . Definitely recommend it & if we Are lucky enough we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Bachelorette getaway

Four of us stayed here for my sister's bachelorette party and we absolutely loved the place! It was spacious, clean, had an excellent updated kitchen (the stovetop was so fancy, it took us a minute to figure out how it worked) where we cooked and hung out. Nora has all the amenities! The shower becomes a sauna, and one bathroom has a lovely tub, which my sister used to take a cozy bath! She has the best collection of teas! The view from the deck and front of the house was magnificent. There's a lovely brook running behind the property with rocking chairs overlooking it, where the sun hit just right. The fire pit was also excellent, two girls who weren't comfortable staying over drove up and we were able to do an outdoor hangout making s'more's and drinks! This area is perfect for hikers- there is the Denning trails 2 miles away and multiple mountain trails not too far drive- just what you'd expect for the Catskills. As a thought, it really is in the middle of nowhere, which we wanted because of Covid, but we didn't have service leaving the place or coming up to it- so screen shot directions! There is wifi but service was still meh- but perfect for unplugging! Being in a remote area, you need to come prepared with food. We did for the most part, but wanted food delivered one night and there is nowhere that delivers- not even grubhub. There is a brewery right down the road, which we did not go to, but most places are going to be 30 minutes away. The other thing to be aware of, is when we drove up it was snowing and raining, which can get a bit dicey, luckily we had an SUV and all wheel drive. We had an amazing time, I will dream about coffee on that deck for weeks, and my sister had a great bachelorette which is what matters.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn G.

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

Peaceful, restorative and

Nora and Don have provided a truly restorative place, void of people and everyday challenges. Although my husband and I live in an area very similar to the Blue House, there is something about the setting that makes it special. The house itself does not lack one detail. Every need was met. OHHH THE BEDS!!!!! The Blue House is a bit off the grid, so we came supplied with all snacks and meals. The kitchen was a dream to cook in! For those who welcome a challenge there are great hiking trails just two miles up the road. We will be back without a doubt! To those who know the Blue House; with Wendy at the watch you know you can relax and let the world go by!!! ;) Thank you for our stay!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Simply Wonderful!

We had the most amazing time! The property is beautifully maintained, indoors and outdoors. The location is peaceful and quiet with a great gazebo, patios, and fantastic views. Indoors, we especially enjoyed the beautiful living areas, large kitchen, jacuzzi, and steam room. The owners are so helpful and kind. They have thought of every detail to make your stay comfortable and luxurious. They went out of their way to take us out for some very exciting adventures. There is a lot to do in the area, including kayaking on the stunning Neversink Reservoir. We hope to return soon. Thank you Nora and Don for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chi-Cheng C.

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

The best getaway ever!

This is a perfect place for family vacation and total relaxation. Spectacular views. Great location for hiking, mountain biking, etc. Nora, we are so fortunate to have the opportunity to stay the Blue House during the July 4th weekend. You Will definitely come back again! Diego Chen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019