Renting a Cabin in the Catskill Mountains

Jenny Thomas
Hotels might be fine for a trip to the beach, but cabins offer the very best when it comes to staying in the mountains. Most families that vacation in the mountains do so to escape the noise and bustle of the outside world, and hotels simply cannot supply the same level of seclusion as a private cabin. Vacation cabin rentals provide all of the comforts of home without all of the background noise. A proper cabin rental will allow you to truly enjoy the tranquil beauty of a mountain getaway. Staying in a cramped hotel room for a vacation simply cannot compare to life in a mountain cabin. The Catskill Mountains, in New York state, is an ideal spot to vacation in a cabin.

Phoenicia Village Motel and Cottages provides fairly inexpensive lodging, but most of the cabins lack several modern amenities. Despite the urge to get away from civilization, most vacationing families still want the comforts of home. Phoenicia Village's cottages do not have air conditioning, a microwave, or phone coverage. The website states the phone calls can be made from the main office free of charge during certain hours, but a lack of cell phone coverage and land line service will likely turn off several potential customers. The cottages still have several convenient amenities, such a wireless internet access. The actual cottages are quaint and charming, but most of the cottages only comfortably fit four people. Therefore, these cottages are ideal for small families that really do want to get away from it all. Phoenicia Village Motel and Cottages has six cottages and a motel available for travelers.

A helpful website for locating the perfect cabin rental is A House Around the Bend. This particular website has the cabins sorted into four groups: cabins for large groups of 8 or more, mid sized groups from 3-7, perfect for 2, and monthly/seasonal rentals. Each category has a listing of cabins and details for each particular rental. The website is easy to navigate and contains very clear icons to show amenities and pet-friendly cabins.

Creekside Cabins has rentals that are an ideal option for individuals seeking fly fishing opportunities, but anyone else might be disappointed. The cabins available from this particular company are extremely small and look slightly dull on the inside and the outside. These cabins provide an awfully glum sight for a vacation. Therefore, these cabins, while cheap, are only recommended for fly fishing enthusiasts that want easy access to good creek beds.

For any mountain getaway, cabins are the ideal lodging. Resorts may pamper and hotels might offer a more convenient atmosphere, but cabins provide seclusion and comfort to most individuals. There are several options for finding a vacation rental cabin in the Catskill Mountains, and many vacation rental websites carry several listings from the owners that personally manage the cabins. No matter where you find that perfect cabin, a vacation cabin is bound to make your Catskill Mountains vacation one step closer to perfection.

Published by Jenny Thomas

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