How much is parking at Great Escape to Convene with Friends & Family w/ Hot Tub & Many Decks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Great Escape to Convene with Friends & Family w/ Hot Tub & Many Decks Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Great Escape to Convene with Friends & Family w/ Hot Tub & Many Decks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Great Escape to Convene with Friends & Family w/ Hot Tub & Many Decks located?

This family-friendly Cragsmoor holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Minnewaska State Park and Sam's Point Preserve. VerKeerderkill Falls is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Dominic J.

12 Nov 2025

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

Diane was great checking in on me to make sure check in went well, had all the kitchen and laundry items and amenities you can think of. The house and scenary are awesome also. Would love to stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

6 Oct 2025

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

If you want to see the stars at night like you can reach out and touch them, if you want a place that is so quiet you can hear the birds breathing, if you want walk a hundred feet to the edge of the mountain, sit beside a 130 year old church and drink your coffee while looking at the beautiful foliage, if you want to see the deer and the foxes or an occasional bear (harmless) then this is the place for you. Make a fire at night in the pit or inside in the wood stove... grab your beverage of preference and relax... you may not even see a car drive by all day.

basically a 1 minute walk to the Old Church -

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy p.

22 July 2024

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful historical home in one of the most beautiful places in America The Great Cragsmoor!!!!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

30 July 2025

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

The house is beautiful and full of character that takes years of living and care to create. The deck in the back was breathtaking. The location--a short walk to The Stone Church, a short drive to hiking, to a state park with ice caves, to Ellenville--was excellent. Everything from utensils to games to staple items and towels was extremely well marked and well stocked. We loved our time at this home. This house was a wonderful temporary home for our family reunion. The matriach of our family grew up at her family's hotel just outside of Ellenville: until this visit, she had not spent significant time in the area since the 1960's. Being back was special for her, and for all of us. Thank you.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayden G.

4 Feb 2025

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

Awesome House for a group

This place was fantastic and comfortable for our group of (adult) students who were attending a program locally in Cragsmoor. Diane had thorough instructions for everything in the house--the only hiccup was the checkin (somehow we never received the door code) but Diane was responsive on the phone and helped us right away.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy p.

4 Aug 2024

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

So Beautiful

Such a beautiful house in such a beautiful setting. Hopefully we will be back.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristianne A.

18 Oct 2024

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

Exactly What We Needed

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. Outside grounds are beautiful and has everything you could ever want/need to enjoy hanging out with family and friends. Kitchen is well stocked and house is super homey and comfy. Host is super communicative and friendly. If we are ever up in that area again, we will definitely be coming back here.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 July 2024

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

Family Mountain Escape

The property was nestled away in quiet Cragsmoor with easy access to hiking and other towns. The outdoor decks were a huge plus to this property, especially the side deck that offered shade in the morning to enjoy a cup of coffee. The kitchen and bathrooms were generally stocked. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

15 Sept 2023

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

Lovely House on Beautiful Property

I stayed at the property with colleagues from work for a work event. The house is lovely, very homey, and spacious. Lovely garden and huge deck. The area is gorgeous. The host was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Aug 2025

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

The property was clean, well appointed and beautiful. We loved it and will definitely go back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell B.

3 Aug 2025

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

Absolutely wonderful home in an amazing location in Cragwood/Pine Bush. Sprawling property with great deck and comfortable bedrooms. A gem of a country home and great for hiking.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

12 Oct 2025

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

Location, location, location! Beautiful and quiet area. The host was communicative and kept us well educated throughout our stay. She is very generous with supplies. My 4 star rating on cleanliness is only for the many items already in the home. We did not have closet space to hang items in the already small closets because they were full. It would not been an issue but we had a lot of clothes since we were in a wedding party. The home was clean but a bit cluttered for my taste but this home is divided between being rented and lived in, so i get it. The home is very charming and hardwood floors throughout. If you want quiet and on top of a mountain, with wonderful places to walk and enjoy peace, this is for you! We would definitely stay here again! Thank you, Diane for everything!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie v.

4 Jan 2018

Wonderful!

Such a great, cozy home. Perfect for our group New Years escape. Beautiful location, great hosts, couldn't ask for more!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

2 Jan 2020

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Wonderful way to start 2020

Amazing place. Comfortable for a large group.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

1 June 2014

Great

our stay in cragsmoor was absolutely wonderful from the preserve hiking trails to hot tub in the porch or the wonderful interior we couldn't have asked for a better stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

3 Oct 2012

Just passing through

The location is isolated yet well worth the drive. Quiet and scenic. The house is unique, wonderfully squeaky floors which brought me back to childhood homes of my grandparents.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

17 June 2022

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

Quiet, private, and comfortable

I spent a weekend here with four friends looking to relax and unwind. We found the house extremely welcoming and comfortable, and we could have spent all day on the beautiful deck! Very spacious and stocked with everything you might need. We would definitely return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jill B., Middletown, NY

8 Feb 2019

The house was beautiful!

Our group loved the house. Slept 11 of us comfortably and we hosted a small baby shower there as well. The hot tub was perfect for the -3 degree weather we had one night. The wood stove kept the downstairs comfortable. We had trouble with the heat upstairs but it was not a major issue and we let Diane know. Overall great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim k.

17 July 2015

Everything you could ever ask for..............

This house was exactly what we were looking for, an escape from the hustle and bustle. The home and yard is beautiful and perfectly maintained. The deck is simply fabulous, with plenty of room for our entire family. This house is not just a house. It is a home and it has such a lovely warm feeling. The kitchen is stocked with supplies (we loved the pro waffle maker) and everything in the house is top quality. The owner was so receptive and answered all of our questions. We hope to return soon - so sad to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

12 May 2021

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

Tranquil and comfy

We had such a wonderful time! The house had plenty of space and was very comfortable. The decks, garden and view were amazing! We loved the overlook at the Old Stone Church down the the road and the Sam's Point Overlook hike nearby with its breathtaking views. We made fires in the firepit and enjoyed smores with the kids, snuggled and read by the wood stove, chilled in the hot tub. The whole stay was so tranquil and relaxing. Our host was very responsive and helpful. The only challenge we had was regulating the water in the shower which kept alternating between hot and cold, but that didnt detract from our stay. We really enjoyed our stay! (The house feels like someone's home so for those that prefer a vacation rental not feel lived in, this might not be the place for you and for those who like a place that feels homey, this is the place. We traveled with 3 kids ages 3.5- 9 and had a great time but could see the house being stressful if traveling with toddlers since there are decorative items that are breakable around the house that are within reach of little hands.)

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., United States

9 May 2013

Magical Weekend

I cannot even begin to describe the magic that Blue Heaven holds. My friends and I had an amazing weekend away celebrating my birthday! The house, the record player, the living room, the kitchen... all of those factors work well for socializing and relaxing. The house is spacious and comfortably accommodated all of us with sleeping arrangements. It is impeccably clean and has amenities for any season. That's one of my favorite things about Blue Heaven. During the fall and spring, the bonfire outside would be excellent to sit around... it seats so many and the stars you can see at night... wow. During the winter, the indoor fireplace and hot tub keep you warm. We were there in winter and with snow on the ground but warm temperatures during the day... it couldn't have been much better :) The surrounding area is a dream to hike in. We were in utter awe at the beautiful trains and crags and just... everything. Further, the home is classy and comfortable and it's owners are a delight to deal with. I learned about the development of the home by reading the books on the coffee table and it was such a pleasure to read and see how the house looks during all seasons. The garden in the summer...wow. I recommend this without hesitation and I will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

10 Sept 2018

Beautiful Getaway

There was very little to complain about with this house. On the top of a small mountain, it is about a minute walk from a beautiful view overlooking the valley below. With a hot tub, fire pit, and air hockey table, there is plenty to do in between activities. There is more than enough sleeping space in this home. It has 5 bedrooms of varying size, and two twin beds and a futon on the third floor. Because of this, the price point is fairly high, especially on holiday weekends, but is not bad if you have enough people to fill all the beds and the price is spread among them. The yard is huge, both front and back. There is a fire pit as well with a flower garden and terrace surrounding it. The garden was a bit overgrown, so we could only sit on half of the benches around the pit, but there was still enough room for our entire party. The overgrown garden would be my only complaint, if I had to have one. There was more than enough firewood to use for both the fire outside, as well as the wood stove inside. We even saw a few deer, and even a friendly dog from next door during our stay. There is a tenant that lives above the garage, but we barely saw him. The times that we did see him, he was extremely nice and helpful. He told us of the nearest Walmart when we inquired about finding bathing suits. Otherwise, you barely will notice he is there. There are activities to do in Middletown and Ellenville, both of which are ~30 minutes away. There is also plenty of outdoor activities to do, which is all in the binder they have in the living room. There is also a strip of wineries not too far away, which have cheap wine tastings. I would recommend this to any big families/parties that would like to be in the woods on vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

19 Oct 2025

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

We loved our stay here! The house is as advertised if not better. We had 9 guests and could comfortably fit all into beds, in the living room, and at the dining room table. The kitchen was well stocked and all appliances work smoothly. Diane did a great job of providing clear, fulsome instructions to use everything. Neighborhood is great and there are fun things to do nearby. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

audrey c.

23 Oct 2022

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

Family gathering

Beautiful location to enjoy the fall foliage. House is fully equipped. Older home that is well maintained. Very comfortable beds, great deck and hot tub, fire pit, etc

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S., Holly Springs, USA

24 July 2022

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

Short stay on the mountain!

We had a local family reunion and 9 of stayed at the house! Plenty of room. Comfy beds, and plenty of charm. Honestly we were only awake at the house for 1 hour Friday, 1 hour Saturday and 45 mins Sunday otherwise we were at the reunion in Otisville. So wish we could have enjoyed the property more.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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