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September 2015 September 2015 Roxbury is situated in the Western Catskills: about a two and a half hours drive from New York City; just over an hour away from Albany; four hours from Boston or Rochester. Though the time of Borscht Belt resorts and grand hotels is long over, the Catskills has in recent years become an unexpected haven for boutique hotels, swanky B&Bs and many gorgeous private home rentals. In fact, the AirBnB revolution has greatly changed lodging in the Catskills in the past five years, resulting in an abundance of wonderful vacation rentals to choose from. Finding the right lodging spot is easy as one, two, three. Private home rental options range from old farm houses to cozy cottages and unique modern homes. Victorian houses nestled on a tree-lined Main Street, remodeled barns: it’s all here, often providing acreages of private land, streams, porches, grills and ponds. They offer great options for a get- away weekend for groups of friends or extended families. We wish you a wonderful wedding weekend in the Catskills! The Roxbury Barn’s Lodging List GUEST LODGING > Most hotels, inns, and private home rentals in the Catskills require a two night minimum stay, unless oth- erwise noted. There are lots of great lodging possibilities in our area (well over 110 options are listed in this Green List), > but make sure to tell your guests to book in time, as things tend to get fully booked during the summer. > Most of the options on our list are either in Roxbury (well over 30 places), or in the neighboring towns to the south (Halcottsville, Denver, Margaretville, Arkville, Fleischmanns, New Kingston), or the north (Grand Gorge, Hobart, Stamford, Windham). > The furthest places on our list are about fourty minutes away, but there are other options on the way to Roxbury from NYC along Route 28. The nearest big town with chain hotels is Kingston, about an hour and ten minutes southeast of Roxbury, towards NYC. IN & AROUND ROXBURY Roxbury is home to the hippest hotel in the Catskills, The Roxbury; and to the beautiful Kirkside Park, galleries and some cute shops, and good lunch and dinner options. Contemporary Luxury Home Modern and sophisticated, beautifully located home, two miles down the road from the barn. 4 bedrooms, 4 bath- rooms. Fabulous property includes private swimming pond with fountains and swimming house, large gardens and field, stable with sheep and donkeys, multiple decks, gorgeous views. Full concierge services offered, plus help with any special event at the place (it’s great for a rehearsal dinner, brunch or after party too!). Manager: Esther de Jong | (718) 801-9398 http://www.greenlabelhome.com/contemporary-estate-roxbury.html John Burroughs’ Boyhood Home Beautiful house, 4 miles from our barn: 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, sleeps 10 comfortably. Beautifully restored, private, ca. 1850 farmhouse - poet and naturalist John Burroughs’ ‘Old Home’. Walk the land that inspired Bur- roughs, and drink from the same spring that has supplied the house since it was built. 1067 Burroughs Memorial Rd Roxbury, NY 12474 | Owner: Patricia Dana http://www.burroughshomestead.com 3 The Roxbury Barn’s Lodging List Huge Vintage Farmhouse Exquisite 1853 farmhouse on 60 pastoral acres, completely restored with respect for old charm and love of modern luxuries. Family friendly. Fully furnished. Five Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12). Quiet dead-end road, minutes from our barn. Roxbury, NY 12474 | (845) 264-4661 | http://www.vrbo.com/282301 Roxbury Farm Closest lodging option to our barn, a four minute walk. Renovated and updated 1800s farmhouse with five bed- rooms and an upstairs kid’s room, 4 bathrooms, sleeps up to 14. Three TVs/DVDs, basic satellite, internet. Pets considered. Pine Hollow Management LLC (845) 586-1433 | (718) 729-4722 | [email protected] http://www.pinehollowlodging.com/Vacation_Rentals/roxburyfarm.html Mountain House Beautiful country home with 2800 square feet of living space with views from every room. 3 Bedroom, 3 bath (Luxury master bedroom suite has spa-like bathroom). Sleeps 6. TV, wifi, deck with grill and exceptional views, koi pond, waterfall, patio and gazebo. Just a few miles from the barn, towards Denver valley. Jennifer Cole (917) 848-7074 (607) 326-3424 | [email protected] http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3826468 Catskill Mountain View House 1980 square feet house, beautifully set at the end of a dead end. Fabulous mountain views from the large front deck, a large field for play and woods in the back provides ample privacy on 8+ acres. House offers 4 spacious bedrooms/2 baths and sleeps 8 to 10 people. Jennifer Cole (917) 848-7074 (607) 326-3424 | [email protected] http://www.catskillmountainviewhouse.com Cupcake Cottage 1000 sf converted 1838 barn on the side of a hill, facing a deep private valley. Open bedroom upstairs, serene gar- dens and privacy in abundance. Fully equipped kitchen and pantry. Wifi, washer and dryer. Roxbury NY 12474 | http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1359571?s=HqI8 Scudder Hill House An inn with five rooms ranging in size and configuration. There is also a three-bedroom separate quarters that sleeps up to ten people. Scudder Hill Road, 24 County Highway 8 Roxbury, NY 12474 | (607) 326-7310 [email protected] | http://www.scudderhillhouse.com | Rae and Bruce Brenner 4 The Roxbury Barn’s Lodging List Town House in Roxbury Run 4 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse (sleeps 8) in Roxbury Run Village, a small gated community about 3 miles from the barn. Equipped with all amenities, nestled 2500ft up with gorgeous panoramic views. Access to the pool and the tennis courts. Manager: Hilarie Perla | (646) 201-0233 | http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p433197vb Roxbury Reverie 3 bedroom, 1 bath, accommodates 6. Beautifully sited, well-equipped place. A pond, huge deck, views, and lovely livable interior make it easy to be here. Owned by the folks of the fabulous Roxbury General Store. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7916650?s=ba51 Restored 1900’s Farmhouse Fully renovated 1900’s farmhouse in the village of Roxbury, very near to The Roxbury. Bedrooms include: master queen bed with private bath; 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds and shared bath with 3rd bedroom with queen futon. Full bath downstairs, too. (Sleeps 6- 8). Three night minimum. Railroad Ave, Roxbury | (646) 371-9372 | http://www.vrbo.com/406558 Bellfire Farm B&B Two different rooms, which can be rented together or separately, on 2nd floor of 19th century farm house. Private bathroom on floor. Minutes away on Meeker Hollow Road. Wifi, breakfast, pets allowed. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6286658?s=hY2e The Roxbury Motel Down the road, less than a mile from our barn. Boutique motel with quirky themed rooms. 27 rooms and suites in total. Group reservations and after parties are not an option here, as The Roxbury does not want to estrange their loyal returning customers (they have quite the fan base). 2258 County Highway 41 Roxbury, NY 12474 | (607) 326-7200 | http://www.theroxburymotel.com Rainbow Hill Private home rental. Three bedrooms, one bath, sleeps six. Tucked in a private nook on the side of a mountain close to Roxbury, less than 5 miles from our barn. Mountain view from large deck, wifi, pets considered. Robbins Road, Roxbury, NY 12474 | http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p932126 The Sweet Spot Roxbury Chalet with 2 Bedroom Plus Loft, 1 1/2 Bathroom, Sleeps 6. Tucked down from the road, huge deck. Pine Hollow Management | (845) 586-1433 | [email protected] http://www.rentmix.com/rentals/New_York/Roxbury/3545066/3540932 5 The Roxbury Barn’s Lodging List Clean and Cozy Roxbury Cottage with 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, sleeps 6. Nestled in a quiet glen at the end of a sleepy country road. Modern kitchen, deck, cathedral ceilings, big wood beams, and the large open living room. Pets considered. Pine Hollow Management LLC (845) 586-1433 | [email protected] http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3576490 Meeker Hollow Cabin near the Roxbury Barn, with lawn, brook and ponds. Front deck, kitchen, queen-size bed in private bedroom, plus queen-size hide-a-bed in living room, full size futon in front of fieldstone fireplace, plus two queen-size Aer- obed mattresses in sleeping loft. Roxbury NY 12474 | (215) 355-5106 | [email protected] | http://www.meekerhollow.com Maple Wood Heights Classic Victorian home in the heart of historical Roxbury, across the street from Public Lounge.. Six bedroom, 1 and 3/4 bath. Big back yard for games and grilling. (Across the road from Roxbury Landmark, see page 7) Managed by PIne Hollow Lodging | (845) 586-1433 | [email protected] | http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p4030388 The Roxbury Waterfall House 1970’s A-frame house built over a mountain stream with a beautiful full view of a private waterfal. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, accommodates 6. Internet, TV, no smoking. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7368000?s=hY2e 1874 Farmhouse Farmhouse sits on 12 acres overlooking the Irish Mountain and the East Branch of the Delaware river. It is sur- rounded by untouched land. Four spacious bedrooms with three queens and one double. Wood stove, barbecue and picnic table. Owner: Valere | http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2297978?s=HqI8 Stylish Mountain Top House Seven miles south of the barn, towards the hamlet of Halcotsville, this house sits on top of a mountain ridge with 15+ mile views within the Watershed Area. Open floor plan between the kitchen, dining room and living room make entertaining easy and enjoyable. Upstairs TV room, wrap around deck, Weber gas grill. Three bedrooms, two bath- rooms, sleeps eight. Overlook, Roxbury NY 12474 | Owner: Michael Ross | (404) 941-7386 http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3009486 6 The Roxbury Barn’s Lodging List Country Thyme Connection Cottage 12 secluded acres overlooking Meeker Hollow Valley.
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