The Olive Woods House is located in the heart of the Catskills with a view of the mountains and features thoughtfully appointed rooms to ensure a comfortable stay and plenty of outdoor spaces to slow down, enjoy the fresh air and truly take a break from busy lives.
House.
A spacious, modern country home - 2 bedrooms 2 full baths 1700 sq ft - located in the Town of Olive, NY - two hours north of New York City. With open flow common spaces all on one floor and a chef's kitchen, this home is perfect for couples, friends or family to gather. Our light, bright and super cozy home features all the modern amenities (Sony 48” TV, Apple TV, bluetooth speakers, reliable super high-speed cable internet (200+Mbps download, 20+Mbps upload) for your Zoom/Google Meet/video conferences) you need to stay connected and curated for your enjoyment with a selection of books, games, puzzles and more coffee brewing devices and houseplants than seems reasonable.
Outdoors.
The bounty of "outdoor living" areas really make this home feel magical; a screened-in dining porch for morning coffee or summer evenings outside, BBQ grill, a moss-covered gazebo, multiple deck spaces and a fire pit area for roasting marshmallows and star gazing surrounded by seasonal ferns and perennial gardens.
Nearby.
Olive is the perfect place to base yourself to enjoy all the Catskills has to offer. Guests will need a car for access to local restaurants, hiking trails, grocery stores, farmer's markets, and events. We are a close drive to great hiking trails, watering holes, and the Ashokan Reservoir which you can walk/bike around while taking in breathtaking mountain views. Other favorite sites include: Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk Mountain Preserve and Vernooy Kill Falls. Choose from the amazing local breweries, orchards and chocolate makers or check out nearby towns of Kingston, Woodstock and Phoenicia. Everything is within 15-30 minutes. Hunter & Bellayre Mountains are a 45 minute drive for skiing/snowboarding. See our local guide for more.
Guest access.
We hope you have a chance to explore this amazing area but will understand if you'd prefer to make yourselves at home and stay put - we often do! The entire home, outdoor spaces and grounds (6+ acres of backwoods behind the house, the forest extends for miles) are available for your enjoyment.
Other things to note.
The house is nestled against a forest of trees and set back on a calm country road with a view of the Catskill Mountains and relatively few neighbors (our neighbors are awesome).
The guest cottage on the property is empty; we have yet to set this up but stay tuned!
To be clear on sleeping arrangements, there is one King bed and a daybed in the main bedroom; a Queen bed in the guest bedroom and another daybed in the living room area which is part of an open floor plan. We are a no-shoes household to keep the inside free of dirt.
The house has limited cell phone reception but a strong wifi connection (200+mbps) and a landline.
Accommodations
Designed for up to 4 adults (+ up to two children)
One King bed and a daybed in the master bedroom;
One Queen bed in the guest room;
A daybed in the living room area.
Two full bathrooms
Amenities
Reliable high speed Wifi and AppleTV (200+Mbps download speed)
Sony 48” LED TV
Landline telephone
Central air conditioning
Central heating
Washer and dryer (basement)
Tuft & Needle mattresses
Kitchen for the chef
Dishwasher
Pour over ceramic one cup coffee dripper (#2 filters)
Bonavita 5-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffee Brewer (uses #4 filter or supplied permanent stainless steel cone filter)
Burr coffee bean grinder
Electric hot water kettle
Japanese rice cooker (3 cup)
Japanese iron tea kettle
Waffle maker
Outdoor propane grill
Outdoor wood fireplace
Screened in porch with dining table and seating for 8
Pool table (basement)
Ping Pong table (basement)
Electric vehicle charging outlet (240v NEMA 14-50 outlet in garage. We do not supply adapters for your car.)
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