NEWLY RENOVATED, COZY, CLEAN, PRIVATE AND SECURE Cottage in scenic and peaceful locale. Convenient and easy to find near the town of Phonecia, NY. 100 PACES to the ESOPUS RIVER and its trout fishing, trail heads and scenic hikes less than a mile away. Close to numerous sophisticated dining and shopping options. Less than 30 minutes to BelleAyre and Hunter Summer Happenings. Perfect for couples who need a weekend country getaway. The cottage is located on a quiet, local traffic only country lane just off of route 28 near the town of Phonecia. The Esopus Creek is just across the lane. The Esopus is locally famous for its trout fishing and there are numerous grassy spots for picnics and swimming holes in walking distance of the cottage. If you want to tube down the river we will pick you up in town. Hunter, Belleayre and Windham are all an easy drive from the cottage for winter sports enthusiasts. The towns of Phonecia and Woodstock are also nearby and offer dozens of sophisticated dining, shopping and nightlife options. Numerous beautiful hiking and state park/preserve areas in easy striking distance. Our bend in the road puts you close to the very best the Catskills have to offer. The cottage was renovated in 2015 with new bathroom, full kitchen which is stocked with everything you may need to cook at home and new furnishings. There is a private outdoor sitting area behind the cottage with a wood burning chiminea and a propane grill for cooking. Of course, you are welcome to use the whole yard, the hammock, other seating areas, or go ahead and join us if we are doing a big burn in the fire-pit out back. There is secure off street parking for our guests. Guest can enjoy the privacy of the whole cottage, private deck and wood burning chiminea around the back and hammocks and assorted seating areas around the yard. We are at the house every weekend and on some weekdays depending on our schedule. If we are not at the property when you check in we are continuously available online or on the phone. We have local folks less than a minute away who will help you in a pinch if we are not there. We are located at an ideal Catskills crossroads. The Esopus is a famous and scenic trout fishing stream. There are numerous trail heads and hiking trails with in minutes of the house. Cliffs, streams, waterfalls, lakes, scenic overlooks can be found in virtually any direction. Vegetarian, carnivore or omnivore there are numerous and surprisingly sophisticated dining options between Phonecia and Woodstock. There is something for everyone. Epicurean, locavore farm stands, brilliant bakery, decent wine shops and thoughtfully stocked super markets within 10 minutes of the house if you are cooking in. Daytime and evening events virtually every weekend and most weekdays/nights. Theres more to do than you will have time for. Well its a rural area so driving is king. However there is a municipal bus that runs along Rt 28 between Phonecia and Kingston. The Trailways Bus from the city stops right in town or they will drop you off at the Emerson Spa upon request and we can arrange to pick you up in town and get you to the house. Always bring warm clothes. We are definitely in the mountains, the weather can and does change rapidly regardless of the time of year. Enjoy and photograph the local wildlife but please do not feed them. If the local bear is out back its better to stay in till he moves it along they generally don't hang around for long, he is genuinely unimpressed by pot banging and "hey bears" . Please do not leave food or trash outdoors or in your car this is the bears favorite thing.