The Clearwater Cabin is quite a gem. Newly renovated bathrooms, and five bedrooms, we had plenty of space to spread out. The kids enjoyed the basement / game room. The private, short trail walk to the lake was full of natural beauty. The lake is clear and clean, shallow near the shore making it perfect for all of us. Will be back !!
I love this house and brought my friends and their family to stay this time. It did not disappoint. The house has seen a bunch of improvements, which was a nice surprise because it was already so cozy. The only downside was we couldn't stay longer. Hopefully, we'll be back. Lauren is so communicative and responsive to all of our annoying questions. I couldn't ask for a lovelier host!
What a wonderful week! The house is just beautiful and extremely comfortable, the walk through the woods to the water is magical, and the pond is just perfect for swimming and kayaking. Lauren was incredibly welcoming and helpful. We highly recommend this incredible property.
Lauren was an outstanding hostess. We visited her home for a vacation of 14 people and each and every person had a wonderful and relaxing time. The property was stunning and we are already anticipating coming back next year!!!
We visited in May for Mother's Day and returned last weekend. On both visits, Lauren was an exceptional and accommodating host. The grounds are stunning, and the lake offers a serene escape. The area offers an abundance of activities to keep the kids entertained, ensuring plenty of things to do. We recently took the kids apple picking at a nearby orchard, where the fall foliage is just starting to show its colors. We can't wait to return.
The house was immaculate and the property was stunning. Thank you to Lauren for making the whole process smooth and stress free. Everyone, ranging from age 85 to 15 had a great time and did not want to leave. We will definitely be back!
We had seven family members stay in this home, and there was more than enough room for everybody. We made plans at the last minute, and the owners were very accommodating. Itâs a beautiful home and we had a great stay đ
Our stay was truly delightful. The location was superb, and the hosts, John and Lauren, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The kitchen is equipped with everything you could possibly need. Exploring the lake and the scenic trails around the property was a picturesque experience. We took our dogs along, and they relished exploring the grounds by our side. Our intention is to revisit with our family in September.
This rental was very nice. The town was really sweet. We did find that a lot of hikes were about 1 hour away and restaurants were closed until Thursday evening in some parts of N.Y.
We loved our stay at this property! It is beautifully situated on a large pond, with a charming path through the woods (complete with hammocks in the clearings) to access it. We took full advantage of the kayaks and paddle boards to get out in the water, and roasted marshmellows for smores almost every night. The house was well appointed with all we could need.
We spent a week at the cabin as a family and couldnât have asked for better. A beautiful and very well-equipped home, very clean, seamless and welcoming communication with the owners. The property is huge and secluded, with lots of special spots to hang and enjoy. Awesome lake. We also loved the local area and visiting the shops, restaurants and breweries. Highly recommend!
In total, we were 6 adults, 8 children ranging in ages from 4 through 11, and 2 dogs. We never even had to leave the property - we were snowed in, and the kids had a blast exploring the property and sledding down the hills. The property couldn't be any better for families looking for a nice weekend getaway. This was our second long weekend at this cabin, and we will definitely return. We are even thinking of a summer trip!
Very relaxing stay at a beautiful property! We enjoyed the fall foliage through the beautiful floor to ceiling windows! The fireplace was gorgeous! Wood provided. Plenty of games indoors for the kids! And we enjoyed a very well stocked kitchen! Beds were comfortable and bathrooms were nice also. Would highly recommend.
The cabin was everything our group wanted for a long weekend getaway. Super spacious, clean, cozy and just a serene backyard. Would recommend to anyone looking to visit the Catskills with either friends or family. Communication with the host was excellent and they were super helpful in making sure we all felt comfortable and enjoyed the area. Looking back to coming back in the summer to enjoy the beautiful lake!
Clearwater Cabin was the perfect place for some quality down time to gather with our adult children & grandson. During our stay, we only went as far as the center of Livingston Manor to explore the shops. Our time together was spent primarily on the water, first early morning with coffee listening for birds while using our Merlin app to identify any new calls were not familiar with. On 2 occasions we were treated with Eagle sightings over the water!! We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day paddle boarding & kayaking and found it very easy to immediately relax.
Fantastic family retreat with everything you could ask for!
We loved staying at Clearwater Cabin! The place was perfect to house 2 grandparents, 1 great uncle, 1 family with 2 adults and a 3 year old, and another family with 2 adults and 2 children ages 7 and 10, and another sibling. There is a ton of space in the house, everything is clean and well stocked -- it's a wonderful place for kids. We loved our dinners on the deck, days at the lake, and nighttime pingpong & air hockey tournaments. Also lovely to be close to town, but truthfully we enjoyed our stay so much that we mostly stayed put ;) Lauren is a fantastic host -- very attentive, and put tons of care and love into creating a true respite and vacation home. Highly recommend!
This was the absolute perfect getaway for a multi-generational family. The house is quite large and cozy with a great living room and fireplace. Meanwhile, the kids had a blast hanging downstairs in the basement. The kitchen is fully equipped and meals were easy to accommodate everyone. The walk down to the lake is stunning and woodsy. And even though we canât swim this time of year, it was lovely to sit down there on a sunny day. I canât wait to come back in the summer and take advantage of the lake and beautiful deck.
The owner is a dream to coordinate with and she couldnât have been more available for any last minute questions we had. Livingston Manor is the cutest town. We loved being so close to this growing and evolving community!
My family and I have been blessed with renting many amazing vacation homes in the US and abroad. The Clearwater Cabin was definitely one of our favorites.
The property was exceptional, it had everything that we needed.
The kitchen was fully stocked⊠I mean fully! We have never seen anything like it. It felt like we were visiting a relatives home.
The house was a perfect size for our group of 10 adults and our dog. We had enough room to relax and not get in each otherâs way. The outside was magnificent! The pond, the fire pit, and the outdoor seating area were just perfect! The pond was only a short walk down a wooded path to a beautiful dock (stocked with multiple water sports) and waterfront lounging areas.
Lauren, the owner was a delight to work with. She responded quickly to our questions that we had concerning our stay.
We're so happy we chose Clearwater Cabin for our summer vacation!
We were a party of 13 staying at Clearwater Cabin, 6 adults and 7 kids ranging in age from 7-13. The house was lovely and clean. Lauren was very attentive and responded to questions quickly. The bathrooms were fine, but two of them lacked surfaces to put belongings and the showers in two were very small. The outside areas are well maintained, near the house and by the water. The walk to the water was nice and the hammocks in the woods were a great touch. The waterfront area had plenty of seating. Water shoes are necessary for walking through to the floating dock. The bottom is sandy, but there were muscles all over and a few of us cut our feet. There was only one kayak and one paddle board, which was an issue with 7 kids, but there were a good number of tubes for floating. Lauren's welcome book was very well done and informative.
Overall, we had a pleasant and relaxing week at Clearwater Cabin!
We had a truly special Memorial Day weekend at the "Dreamy Cabin." We are a family group of grandparents, our children, and grandchildren (6-10). The house itself was perfect for us. The kids took over the bunkbed room and the downstairs playroom (well equipped!) became their "Kids Hideout!" Plenty of room for all 10 of us! The house itself is beautiful with super comfy beds and a kitchen with everything you could possibly need for cooking. We had all our meals at the house as we enjoy summer barbecues and cooking.. however there are several restaurants in town. As great as the house is, we weren't prepared for the beauty of the property... a short walk down a path through the woods you come to the lake which couldn't have been more perfect for us (especially the children, who spent hours each day boating, swimming, catching little critters, etc. etc.) Many boats, paddleboards, tubes, etc. are provided and all the equipment you could need is conveniently stored in the gazebo. What makes the lake special is it's sandy bottom and the fact that it is shallow enough for at least 50 feet that even young children can safely swim and play in it. Comfortable chairs are spread out in sunny and shady areas.
We are hoping to come again next summer!!
Twelve of us - ranging in age from 22 - 86, spent a wonderful week at Clearwater. The house is beautiful - clean and comfortable. The kitchen is incredibly well-outfitted: high-grade cookware and every small appliance you could want. Amenities including body wash, shampoo, and conditioner, made the house feel even more luxurious. The bedding and towels are good quality and abundant. The bedrooms are cozy and comfortable: good mattresses, blackout shades, fine new sheets and duvets. We all loved all the nooks and crannies (inside and out) for reading. It was hot while we were there, but the A/C kept us nice and cool. And the lake? Just beautiful. It's about a 4-minute walk down a winding, clearly marked path. The decks with lounges and chairs and the screened gazebo made it so we could stay there all day if we wanted to. The lake itself is clean and quiet (no loud motorboats). Thereâs not much going on in Livingston Manor or the nearby towns during the week, but things picked up on the weekend. If not for our familyâs rule about not visiting the same place twice, weâd definitely be back!
Wow, this home exceeded our expectations!
Cozy cabin in the charming town of Livingston Manor.
This was the perfect place for our family to celebrate Thanksgiving. We were 8 adults, 6 kids and 2 dogs!
Lauren was a perfect host. She was so patient with all of my questions and really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. This is not just a rental - this is a much loved home for Lauren.
The layout is perfect - large kitchen, cozy living room where we enjoyed fires, watching football and playing games.
The kids loved the bunkbed rooms and the stuffed animals on the beds. Bedrooms and bath were nicely decorated, fresh and clean. And the downstairs game room was a hit with the kids and adults! Ping pong, air hockey, foozball, large tv for the kid's to watch movies. It was the perfect spot to keep everyone entertained.
We had s'mores by the fire, took walks in the woods and some of the girls took a long walk into town and perused the shops.
Our family will cherish the memories we made here and we would love to come back again!
We live in NYC and needed an escape from the hectic life amongst concrete, so after years of searching we bought this stunning cabin property. Shortly thereafter life took over as it tends to do! We were moved abroad, and we want to share this lovely place with others in need of the serenity it gave us :) We are happy to share it with you!
This property is a unique blend of indoor creature comforts and outdoor nature at its best. The cabin is casual, you don't feel nervous coming in wet or sandy, but its also finished more upscale than most catskill properties. We also provide as many amenities as possible, so that guests can arrive with as little as they would pack for a hotel stay. The outdoor property is not overly manicured, we left it a bit wild and rustic to really be able to feel being in the natural outdoors. We love that kids can simply open the door step outside and chose to play around the house in the front or back lawn, explore in the woods (where all the best adventures happen!), or splash along the stream and in the pristine lake. These various outdoor environments help them to never bore of being outside, much more entertaining than a single manicured lawn. The lake itself is unique as well - it is small and does not allow motor sports, so the quiet clean water is particularly nice for kids swimming. This lake is spring fed (=VERY clean water) with a sandy bottom instead of a muddy bottom. Our property borders a very shallow section of lake edge, so the depth is between 1-3 ft for about 15 yards out into the water before it slopes to a nearly 50 foot max depth. This vast shallow lakeside entry allows kids to easily & safely play at our waters edge no matter what age... its perfect for toddlers to splash around while standing safely.
The cabin is remarkably quiet and peaceful while still so close to restaurants, entertainment, and activities! The catskills is a large region, with lots of small towns and rural homes... our home is uniquely positioned on 7 private acres with lawns, woodland and lakefront, yet moments away from many desirable new restaurants & destinations! The Arnold House, The DeBruce, North Branch Inn, The Walk In, Smoke Joint BBQ, Catskill Brewery, Upward Brewery, Sunshine Colony Wine Bar, Main Street Market & Cafe, Kaatskeller, The Neon Croissant Bakery, Nest, Dear, The Long Weekend... Restaurants, Bars, Shops and activities galore - all within moments of our pristine Cabin reprieve in the beautiful nature of the Sullivan Catskills. When staying here you have the option of both relaxation and entertainment; a fantastic combination for any getaway :)