Title: 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121273157&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage Holiday home in Pine Hill ## Photo gallery for 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage ![Property grounds - 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage (Big Indian)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121280000/121273200/121273157/80234ccc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage (Big Indian)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121280000/121273200/121273157/db2b79d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage (Big Indian)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121280000/121273200/121273157/2e675d93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage (Big Indian)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121280000/121273200/121273157/43ed203d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage (Big Indian)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121280000/121273200/121273157/1bf6cbce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage Our newly renovated home is clean and bright. Just minutes from skiing, hiking, swimming, and fine dining \- The gorgeous Birch Creek is right outside. Feel free to take a dip. \- A quick walk to Pine Hill Lake for swimming, boating and more. \- Many spectacular hiking trails nearby. \- It's an easy five minute drive to Belleayre Ski Center \- Close to the best restaurants in NY State. \- Pets are welcome with an additional fee. \- Next door to our other property, the Bellehouse. Seasonal Rentals Welcome. Conveniently located on picturesque Route 28 in the hamlet of Big Indian, guests can walk to the Belleayre Beach in the summer, only a mile to the famous Peekamoose Restaurant, and numerous local hiking trails. The Full Moon Resort, a popular venue for weddings and parties, is a 10 minute drive. This area of the Catskills is also great for mountain biking, road biking, and trout fishing. Pets are welcome! (There is a pet fee.) Dogs should not be allowed on furniture. We ask that pet owners carefully clean up after their dogs both inside and outside the house. The Birch Creek Cottage offers 2 private bedrooms, both with queen sized beds. The pull-out sleeper sofa has sleeping space for two. We provide a fully equipped kitchen, cozy lounge style living room. We also offer WiFi, a high def TVs, air-conditioning, and central heat. The backyard has a large deck, perfect for BBQing on the gas grill, drinking and dining, and sunbathing. Birch Creek flows all year round which is blissful for cooling off in the summer, lounging by in the spring, and gathering at the fire pit in the autumn and winter. An easy 2 1/2 hours drive from NYC, BelleHouse is the perfect spot for visiting the towns of Phoenicia, Woodstock, Margaretville, and Roxbury, attending the areas many music festivals, farm stands, and spas, and for endless hiking, skiing, biking, motorcycling, fishing, running, walking, swimming, eating, and antiquing. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - On a river ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96370000/96368400/96368385/c5019f74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Perfect Catskills Retreat - Margaretville, NY Seasonal Rentals Are Welcome! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 Registration Number STR License Number: 2025-STR-067P ## About the area Located in Pine Hill, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Belleayre Mountain Ski Center and Copperhood Retreat & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pine Hill Community Center and Delaware & Ulster Railroad. Empire State Railway Museum and Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA are also worth visiting. [Visit our Pine Hill travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pine-Hill.dx6347754) [View more Holiday homes in Pine Hill](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pine-Hill-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6347754-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%7C42.12416%2C-74.46640&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CKvbG6LMgwLhIeW0BRgP8vKAVh0=) Big Indian, NY ### What's nearby - ![Got to see this waterfall from both the top and the bottom! Kaaterskill Falls is easily reached by a short hike from the road, and a bit more adventurous climbing and #hiking will get you to the pool between the upper and lower falls (pictured here)! #bestof5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532665192/81c1adea-d6be-4629-a7ca-3fd6d6bafb11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Catskill State Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Taken from ski lift. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000448776/94a6bb43-ab4c-41a0-aaa3-16af40016a96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Belleayre Mountain Ski Center 4 min drive \- 3.3 miles - ![Empty forest road curve at Autumn time . Hunter Mountain, upstate NY](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087205/fc679c8d-c019-4b5f-b740-0e35048a00da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hunter Mountain 31 min drive \- 31.1 miles - Belleayre Beach 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Pine Hill Community Center 1 min drive \- 0.9 miles ### Restaurants - Waffle Cabin 4 min drive - Sunset Lodge - Peekamoose Restaurant 2 min drive - La Cabana Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 6 min drive - Ralph’s Bar & Bowling 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage? ### What time is check-in at 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage? ### What time is check-out at 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage? ### Where is 5 minutes to Belleayre! The Birch Creek Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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