Title: North Star Ranch in the Woods. Secluded, fast wifi, hot tub & many amenities. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # North Star Ranch in the Woods. Secluded, fast wifi, hot tub & many amenities. ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74420000/74415700/74415660/a047358e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74420000/74415700/74415660/e2af3f19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74420000/74415700/74415660/e558dd0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74420000/74415700/74415660/742cd7bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74420000/74415700/74415660/60ade0cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the charming North Star Ranch, nestled on a secluded hill in Orange County, New York. Experience peace and relaxation in this Zen-inspired 4-bedroom estate with its open floor plan living room, dining room, and fully equipped kitchen. Unwind by the firepit or BBQ grill on the large outdoor deck or indulge in exclusive access to a hot tub designed for stress-melting bliss. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### North Star Ranch in the Woods. Secluded, fast wifi, hot tub & many amenities. Our goal is to provide you with value beyond your expectations so that you truly feel that your time exploring here with your friends and family was worth every cent. Our guests who get the most value from the experience are those guests who are willing to leave their phones in their bags and truly live in the simplicity and wonder of the moment. North Star Ranch is a charming estate located in the Orange County region of New York on a hill privately secluded, only a 90-minute drive from New York City. The location makes it a perfect gateway for a day trip in the Catskills: the towns of Narrowsburg, Livingston Manor, Bethel Woods, Milford PA and more are all easy drives under 45 minutes. This Zen and delightful 4-bedroom ranch is where you will experience peace and relaxation. The ranch is an 8-minute drive from the Port Jervis train station. NJ Transit offers a train from Manhattan to Port Jervis; however, we recommend you rent a car if you are visiting from New York City. Some places to see include, Warwick (Bellvalle Creamery, Warwick Valley Vineyards, Pennings Farm Cidery, and more) and multiple ski resorts (Mt. Peter, Big Bear, Holiday, Mountain Creek), 20 minutes from sweet Milford, PA (lots of antique shops and the restaurants at Hotel Fauchere for nights out) and High Point Park (hiking and lake with lifeguarded beach), and 8 minutes from happening Port Jervis (Cedar Lakes Estate, Fox n' Hare brewery, Foundry42, Twenty Seven Gallery, Delaware River rafting. As our guest, you will have full, exclusive admittance to the entire ranch and grounds, except for the basement and certain closets in the house that are used for storage. Access the house from the front door with a keypad lock, and enter directly into the open floor plan living room, dining room, and large, fully equipped kitchen. Additional accommodations include 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, a sunroom, and a large outdoor deck where you can enjoy a Firepit and BBQ grill. The master suite offers a private deck, full bath, walk-in closet, and double vanity. Bedroom 1: King bed ceiling fan, a large closet (+ desk space) Bedroom 2: Full beds tower fan, large closet, and night table (+desk space) Bedroom 3: Full beds tower fan, large closet, and night table Bedroom 4: Queen bed tower fan, large closet, night table. Hot Tub – Our hot tub (Chelsee) is designed to hold up to seven adults (7). In this spacious model, you’ll enjoy exclusive stress-melting Fluidix Jets (40), which can be adjusted for high- and low-impact, making it the perfect place to unwind. A variety of specialized seats throughout the are designed to make pain, stress, and tension simply fade away. Each seat is designed to seat captures the feeling of a hands-on massage for your neck and back. The deep-tissue pressure in the Accu-Pressure Seat is designed to banish fatigued muscles, stress, and tension. And a low-profile foot dome relieves foot fatigue for full-body comfort from any seat. Dimensions Height (in): 36.0 Length (in): 89.0 Width (in): 89.0 Hot Tub: CLOSED from January to mid-March every year. ALL GUEST MOST NOTIFY HOST 24hr prior to check-in date for SPA availability. Spa must be prepared and cleaned prior to each arrival. Insta booking- SPA MIGHT NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR USE! Additional: $185 hot tub cleaning fee per stay. The patio/BBQ/Firepit area opened all year round! • ON SITE ENTERTAINMENTS —We do not have cable at the ranch, but we have two Fire-stick (guest will need to use their own account to log into the different features) one in the living room and the other located in master suite as well as a wide collection of board games. • SMALL CHILDREN—• Guests traveling with children. We want all children to have fun and stay safe. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE INSIDE THE HOME, AND/OR IN ANY OF THE OUTDOOR AREAS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE GAS FIRE PIT, OR ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY DURING YOUR STAY. • WEATHER—We do not refund cancellations for weather reasons. Please be aware when booking that you could get inclement weather, including storms, snow, wind, etc. In the winter, we highly encourage 4wd, ideally with winter snow tires. Sparrow bush is cold and snowy in the winter - almost guaranteed! You could get stuck with ice and snow - be warned and be flexible! For that reason, you need to be comfortable assuming some weather-related risk before you book. • KITCHEN— We provide condiments and cooking basics, like salt and pepper and a wide selection of seasonings. We also offer coffee, tea, and sugar. We offer for your use, cleaning supplies. • PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS LISTING—if you are afraid of nature and its creatures. Understand you will be surrounded by thousands of completely untouched acres. If you want to stay here, you must be comfortable with insects and wildlife! We are in the woods and nature and spiders and insects are part of the package. Please understand, that you are likely to come across various critters - anything from fairly large spiders, bears, and deer’s (less likely). Walking out the ranch you may come across our resident chipmunk and will often hear owls and loons at night. • NO PETS ALLOWED. You will be charged an extra $300 cleaning fee if you break this rule. We want everyone to have an incredible experience that does not include smelling pet pee or having an allergic reaction to pet hair. • FIREPLACE—Not for guest use. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Ski-in/ski-out access ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - On a river ### Things to do - Ski-in/ski-out access - Water park - Casino nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours 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 - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 28 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Fire place not for guest use. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![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%7C41.40368%2C-74.72817&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qyJt1latjxzfRX1FUoPAAaMh7BA=) Sparrow Bush, NY #### What's nearby - The Hawk's Nest Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Kadampa Meditation Center New York and World Peace Temple - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles - Grey Towers National Historic Site - 18 min drive - 12.8 miles - Raymondskill Falls - 28 min drive - 15.9 miles - Resorts World Catskills - 40 min drive - 27.3 miles #### Getting around - Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ben's Fresh - ‬6 min drive - ‪Erie Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Brother Bruno Pizza Place - ‬5 min drive - ‪Port Jervis Brick Oven Pizza - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is North Star Ranch in the Woods. Secluded, fast wifi, hot tub & many amenities. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at North Star Ranch in the Woods. Secluded, fast wifi, hot tub & many amenities.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at North Star Ranch in the Woods. Secluded, fast wifi, hot tub & many amenities.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is North Star Ranch in the Woods. Secluded, fast wifi, hot tub & many amenities. located? > Located in the mountains, this slopeside Sparrow Bush holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 2 miles (3 km) of Upper Delaware River and Elks-Brox Memorial Park, and is convenient for winter activities, such as sledging. Farnum Park and West End Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## North Star Ranch in the Woods. Secluded, fast wifi, hot tub & many amenities. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily K. 16 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend getaway! This property was absolutely charming! Modern amenities, fully stocked kitchen, amazing views, tons of sunlight, and a perfect sunroom! The hosts were incredibly accommodating and responsive. Perfect for a quiet weekend in the woods. ##### Emily K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karolina Z. 1 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House! Great house!!! Very clean and comfortable. Perfect for families or groups looking for a nice get away. The kitchen had everything needed for meals. Nice pool and outdoor space. Host responded quickly to our questions. We really enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend!!! ##### Karolina Z. 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