Title: Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34481891&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House ## Photo gallery for Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House ![Exterior detail - Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34481900/34481891/b6475abb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34481900/34481891/ff7ec095.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34481900/34481891/789495a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34481900/34481891/w1284h961x0y11-b43b3e13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34481900/34481891/b3ba4f3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a Catskill foothill with breathtaking views of 5 states, this historic 1860's home offers an eclectic artsy vibe. Gather around the cozy fireplaces, cook big dinners in the well-equipped kitchen, and soak up amazing views from every room. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 9 bedrooms3 bathrooms3500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House In the heart of ski country with two cozy fireplaces (one it the kitchen!) .........Sitting on top of a Catskill foothill with a view of 5 states, this historic 1860's home has an eclectic artsy feeling while still holding on to many original details. close to Windham mountain ski area and many great restaurants, antique shopping and beautiful nature. There is internet and cell phone reception. Its a great house for a large group. Big dinners cooked in the large kitchen that has everything you will need. An amazing old fashioned tub for soaking after skiing. A downstairs bedroom for people who don't want to go upstairs. Amazing views from all the rooms. Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets and great star gazing. Fall might be my favorite time of year here but all of them are great. bedrooms: 3 queen size bedrooms , 3 double bedrooms, and 1 twin bedroom. In the summer there is an additional twin in the tower. One of the large queen bedroom's has an extra twin bed. The house is situated on a historic scenic byway ( the Susquahanna Turnpike) in the beautiful Durham Valley. There are epic views of mountains and valleys and dramatic natural vistas. Great hiking, waterfalls, swimming holes, cute historic towns and farms. This area was originally a great escape for New Yorkers seeking to beat the heat of the city. In the winter it offers skiing with several choices of mountains, Windham, Hunter, and a little drive to Belleayre. There is also a fun activities resort called BearPen There is a bus that leaves from NYC to Windham twice a day with a local car service to take you to the house. You can also take a train to Hudson and then a taxi to the house. It really best to have a car so you can travel around the area once you are there. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 9 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Meal delivery service - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Electric car charging station - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 3,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116630000/116624600/116624515/251da7fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Element Lenox Berkshires Lenox - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=116624515&PinnedHotelID=116624515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1510000/1502200/1502130/1f3ef87e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Inn at Stockbridge Lee - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 98 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House Durham Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Durham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Durham Center Museum and Gilboa Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Zoom Flume and Irish Cultural Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Durham travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durham.dx553248635975930774) [View more Holiday homes in Durham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durham-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635975930774-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.39175%2C-74.22997&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_swce9yQMAAr7gbKl1gWX18qL1M=) Durham, NY ### What's nearby - Durham Center Museum 8 min drive \- 6.7 miles - Zoom Flume 10 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Windham Vineyards and Winery 11 min drive \- 8.3 miles - Irish Cultural Center 11 min drive \- 9.8 miles - Windham Mountain Resort 15 min drive \- 10.4 miles ### Getting around - Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - Two Guys Local Bites 10 min drive - Catskill Mountain Country Store - Windham 14 min drive - Higher Grounds Coffee Shop 15 min drive - Babblers 14 min drive - Windham Diner 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House? ### What time is check-in at Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House? ### What time is check-out at Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House? ### Where is Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Catskill Mountains Grand House Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire B. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend of My Dreams My husband and I got married at Steve’s home and everything was perfect. Steve helped us with the entire process with great communication. He had the yard in pristine condition and the home spotless and designed impeccably. My family was in awe of this gorgeous property. Definitely recommend staying in this home if you want a trip straight from a fairytale! ##### Claire B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony V., Seattle, Washington 3 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Bursting with charm and character This house is full of character and you can tell how much the owners love it. Every square inch is decorated in kitsch detail. You could spend the whole weekend just exploring all the decoration. It was raining our entire trip, so I can't say much about the outside, but we had a great time hanging out inside in the beautiful music room or very large kitchen. The house ad could use a floorplan, to explain to potential customers the quality of the bedrooms. Of the ten listed when we went, two of them were giant, luxurious bedrooms, four of them were bare bones queen beds, and four of them were either inaccessible or not private and people had to walk through them. This place is GREAT for people staying in the six best rooms, but has problems for any group larger than that. Make sure to visit Rensselaerville Falls, only 15 minutes away and absolutely gorgeous. ##### Tony V. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Minwoo L. 23 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house with a gorgeous view! We rented the property with a group of friends for a wedding weekend. The house was out of ordinary with so much natural light. The views of the mountains were amazing. Absolutely lovely! ##### Minwoo L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Loretta K., Basking Ridge, NJ 2 Jan 2019 #### Great for Adults - Not great for young families The house is more suited for an Adult get away. The kitchen is great for cooking and is fully equipped with everything you would need to cook for a large group or an intimate gathering.The dining room is cozy and fun. It feels like you are dining in an Art Gallery. We spent each meal discussing which piece of art was our favorite. The views on a clear day are absolutely stunning. The house has a sense of formality, and history, with many, many, beautiful antiques. I would not recommend this home for a young family. The decor is eclectic and a bit risque. It is interesting and fun for adults. But maybe inappropriate for children. Especially in the tower where you are greeted by a doll with red eyes sawing off his arm and there are several pictures of art along the stairway, and in the tower, that are not suitable for young children. Also there is not a large cozy room where both children and adults can all hang together. We found ourselves frequently separated into two rooms. There was no basic cable TV. Entertainment is through Roku. So there was no availability for live sports or news. Based on other rentals in the area, and other homes we have rented the price point, seems high for the overall condition of the house, especially on the second floor. The 2nd floor hallway and most of the bedrooms have either wallpapering hanging or the plaster is peeling from water damage. For the right group this house is a terrific experience, however I would not recommend it for a family ski weekend. The owner is extremely responsive and accommodating. He will respond promptly to any inquiry. ##### Loretta K. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018 ---