Welcome to the Lofty Cabin! Relax & unwind in the quiet forests of the southern Catskills, under 2 hours from NYC. This spacious chalet is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. A short drive from the charming towns of Bethel, Barryville, Callicoon, and Narrowsburg, this chalet is the perfect base for exploring the Catskills. Whether you're interested in hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, or simply relaxing in nature, you'll find plenty to keep you busy during your stay. The space As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The open-plan living area features triple-height ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and comfortable seating, ideal for relaxing with friends and family. We carefully stocked the kitchen with quality cookware and dinnerware, including AllClad pans, a Viking range, Hawkins stoneware plates, and chef knives. Our sunlit den is a spacious room with a luxurious sectional sofa, cloud-like lounge chair, a 55-inch flat-screen TV, a shuffleboard table, and a card table. There are plenty of books, puzzles, and board games to choose from. The room is perfect for spending time together as a group. The cabin features 4 bedrooms, each thoughtfully furnished with comfortable bedding and plenty of storage space. The first queen bedroom is located on the main floor, with the option to enclose access to the downstairs bathroom to create a private suite. There are three upstairs bedrooms, including one primary king bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a dedicated workspace with a Fully standing desk and Herman Miller chair. An additional bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and skylight is shared between the other twin and queen bedrooms. Outside, you'll find a spacious deck with beautiful views of the surrounding forest and lake. This is the perfect spot for enjoying your morning coffee or evening cocktail while taking in the fresh forest air and spotting bald eagles. The outdoor fire pit, wood smoker, and propane grill are available for meals & gatherings. Guest access Guests have full private access to the house and outdoor areas. Other things to note - The lake across the street is private and there is strictly no guest access. There are plenty of other beautiful public lakes and the Delaware scenic river area nearby, which you can see on our guidebook. - Outdoor trash and recycling bins are located to the right of the deck. Please ensure the straps on the bins are securely fastened at all times to prevent attracting bears and other animals. There is weekly trash collection. - There is a covered back patio that is primarily used for storage but guests are free to use this space if desired. - Please remove your shoes at the entrance and keep pets off of furniture. Any damage to the home will incur an additional cleaning and/or repair/replacement fee. - Please respect our neighbors and keep noise down after 10pm outside. - No smoking in the house but feel free to smoke outside on the open deck (not the covered back patio). Use the provided ash trays to dispose of butts. - Please ensure all fires are properly extinguished before leaving the home or going to sleep, and always use the provided fireplace screens (indoor and outdoor). - Children are not allowed unsupervised in the basement (where the laundry is). There are paints, chemicals, and tools which make it unsafe. - You will be charged an additional fee for any guests beyond the 8 person limit. No parties or events allowed. No weapons allowed. FITNESS EQUIPMENT WAIVER The gym equipment is only allowed to be used by adults 18+. By confirming your reservation, you and all of the guests in your party agree to the following fitness liability waiver. In order to use fitness equipment at this vacation rental, your Host(s) require(s) you to accept this Guest Fitness Release and Waiver, which is effective between you and your Host(s) as of the date when you first book a reservation at the vacation rental. The term “fitness equipment” includes exercise mats, yoga blocks, resistance bands, free weights, dumbbells, pull-up bars, exercise benches, and kettlebells. All terms not defined here have the meaning given them in the Airbnb Terms of Service. FOR ALL FITNESS EQUIPMENT USERS: You represent that you are 18 years of age or older. If you are bringing a minor as a Guest, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for the supervision of that minor throughout the duration of your stay, and have read this Guest Release and Waiver and agree to it on the minor’s behalf. If you are booking a stay on behalf of other Guests, you will ensure, and you represent and warrant, that each Guest on whose behalf you book has read and agreed to this Guest Fitness Release and Waiver, which shall apply to each of them as if the reference to "you" was a reference to him/her. Assumption of Risks You understand and acknowledge that any fitness equipment you use at this vacation rental may be hazardous and may carry the risk of injury or illness, including sickness, physical injury, property damage, disability, permanent paralysis, and death. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, YOU KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, OF USING FITNESS EQUIPMENT, EVEN IF THOSE RISKS ARISE FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OR CARELESSNESS OF THE HOST OR OTHERS, OR DEFECTS IN THE EQUIPMENT, PREMISES, OR FACILITIES USED DURING THE EXPERIENCE, OR OTHERWISE, AND YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT. Release and Waiver You acknowledge and agree that: Only adults ages 18 and older will use the fitness equipment You have reasonably assessed the risks involved in using fitness equipment and have made an informed and voluntary choice to participate. You alone, and not your Host(s), are responsible for determining your fitness for using fitness equipment and your ability to fully understand any directions or warnings presented. You will not use any fitness equipment when you have a physical, medical, or mental limitation or disability, or when you are aware or should reasonably be aware of any factors that may limit or prevent you from safely using fitness equipment. You will act reasonably and responsibly and will comply with any provided and customary conditions, directions, and/or precautions for using fitness equipment. If you notice any hazard while using fitness equipment, you will stop using the fitness equipment immediately. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU RELEASE AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE YOUR HOST(S) FOR ANY CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LOSSES (WHETHER ECONOMIC OR NON-ECONOMIC), DAMAGES, EXPENSES, COSTS OR LIABILITY OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT IN THIS VACATION RENTAL, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. If you reside in California, you expressly waive the protection of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (“Section 1542”), which provides: A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS/HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM/HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS/HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR. You understand and agree that claims or facts in addition to or different from those which are now known or believed by you to exist may hereafter be discovered. You intend this Guest Fitness Release and Waiver to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. You agree that if any portion of this Waiver and Release is held to be invalid, the balance notwithstanding shall continue in full force and effect. Disclaimer of Warranties TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOSTS PROVIDE FITNESS EQUIPMENT “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOST(S) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES OF SAFETY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND AS TO THE ADEQUACY OF THE DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS PROVIDED TO YOU. Indemnification You agree that if, despite this Guest Fitness Release and Waiver, you or anyone on your behalf make a claim against the Host(s) relating to the use of fitness equipment, you will indemnify and hold the Host(s) harmless from any liability, demand, loss, damage, or costs which the Host(s) may incur as the result of such claim. You affirm that you HAVE READ THIS GUEST RELEASE AND WAIVER AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT CONTAINED IN IT. YOU FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN UP RIGHTS BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, AND HAVE DONE SO FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT.