Pine Lake is a strange one to me. A resort in then Catskills is not the kind of place that would…read morebe desirable growing up, and I grew up not far from here. My wife is from LI and grew up coming, so here I am. The nostaglia factor is huge here, and I don't have it. So to be fair all around, I'm noting what I have experienced and grading them on the food. Place is upstate ghetto, and I mean that in a good way. There is plenty to do, however most of it is comparable to a park. There is a swimming pool, pool slide, lake, boats, playground structures, pool, basketball, video games, shuffleboard and more. Lots of outdoor activities. The great thing is being with other families with young kids, and being able to drink with the other parents while the kids go off. They also do stuff like a hayride--no hay included, just a dude speeding in a pickup truck on the country roads--a DJ night and a visit to a farm. They make the most of the area which is good. Accommodations are simple, however they have upgraded some of the rooms which has made it a lot better than it was. The food is better than it has any business being. All meals are 100% homemade, themed with 1 offering each, all you can eat, include dessert, and it is worth noting what is served on what day. The best by far is the roast beef, which is accompanied by german potatoes fried in bacon fat. They are superb, especially with some gravy and the rare roast beef. Thanksgiving is another good one, as are the homemade cold cuts. It doesn't always make sense, however have never had a 'bad' meal here. Even the baked ziti isn't bad. Always ask for the lemonade. Weirdest damn thing is they never have fries (not even at the lunch counter). Shakes at the lunch counter are superb though, as is the over buttered popcorn. I've grown to like coming here, and my son loves it. That's enough for me. Wish there was a brewery nearby or something instead of the stupid golf course, but such is life.

Pine Lake Manor is heaven on earth. A family tradition that continues to go strong. Has an older…read morefeel but is very clean and the food in phenomenal. Wonderful staff and awesome atmosphere. Fantastic family fun and everyone I talk to that goes there looks forward to it all year long.

The season has begun and I was thrilled to have this place up and running! What a fantastic meal!…read moreSauerbraten was tender and tasty, weinerschnitzel was outstanding, spaetzle delicious as always and perfect potato pancakes! The pretzel was soft and delicious and the beer is always a bonus! Friendliest warm staff- this time we had Laura who is efficient, helpful and so very sweet! Penny stopped by to say hello- another outstanding server and so happy to see her back for a new season! Can't wait to make it a dinner trip every time we are in town! Highly recommend this place to all!! And what a great, fun German vibe!!!!! A+++. (Gordie the musician made it extra special this time! So talented!!!)

If you're looking for a bit of Germany in the Catskills, this is your place to go. The restaurant's…read moredecor pulls you straight out of the states and instantly in the Deutchland countryside. The waitresses are very kind and dressed in traditional German dresses and the live music is a great touch. To start, I ordered a Long Island Iced Tea that had a bit too much punch to it. The alcohol ratio was quite off and was very hard to drink. I asked for a soda to try and dumb it down, but was only able to get about half way through it. Though this was my fault for not ordering a beer at a German restaurant, I still would have liked the drink to be a bit tastier and is unfortunately the only thing keeping this review from being a shinning 5-stars. For my meal I ordered the sauerbraten which did NOT disappoint! The beef was very tender and the vinegar mixed with the gravy was the perfect level of sour and hearty. The red hot red cabbage was hot and flavorful and the potato pancakes were perfectly cooked. The side of applesauce put on top of the potato pancakes added the right amount of sweetness. A friend got the special rouladen which I got a taste of and was very delicious. The pickles inside were flavorful and the meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The menu is a bit pricey, but the portions are deceptively filling. I definitely expected to be hungry after but I finished my plate absolutely stuffed! Overall, this was a great experience and would recommend anyone looking for a taste of Germany to give this a try.

We just had our family reunion there. McGrath's is the perfect place for a gathering. The pub is…read moreawesome, breakfast is included, and is delicious. The staff is helpful and friendly. We will be back again!

I stayed at McGrath's this past weekend. Everything was great- comfortable and clean room, great…read morebreakfast, good music and very pleasant staff. I look forward to a return visit. Paul Carty

We had the absolute best time staying at the tiny house resort this past week. Thank you so much…read morefor everything. This trip was for our cousins bachelorette and my 31st birthday and you upgraded us to stay in the mystic. We decorated but made sure to clean everything up. Sharing a picture so you can see how much fun we had. We did camp themed! We will be back!! Thank you so much for the best trip ever!!

We initially booked to come here last year, but work conflicts had us rescheduling to this year…read more What a relaxing and quiet time we had - we brought our dog with us, went hiking, picked some herbs and vegetables from their garden, took a goat/chicken yoga class, a paint & sip class, and just sat on our porch to listen to the wind, creek and nature. Staff was friendly and super helpful, everything was clean, worked well and we will most definitely come back for another trip - this time we will bring our kids as well. Met some really nice folks staying there - everyone was a return customer "this is our 4th time, we come here every year." I even was able to take a 10K run around the property, making use of the trails and some of the elevation - really great if you're training for a trail run. Loved our stay, already looking at our calendar to see when we can go back. Great idea, lovely property, thanks so much for a great time!

HORRIBLE, DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!!!!! I went here for a college trip for geology class. First of all…read morethere was a spider is pretty much every bathtub, there was dog hair on one of the bed sheets. The towels were yellow AND they had stains on them ranging from blood stains to dirt stains. They looked like they had been used and not cleaned ever. The water smelled like sewage waste. We stayed for 2 nights, there was never a housekeeper to come by and clean the rooms or give us fresh towels. For the quality this place is considered expensive. IF you pay by credit there's an extra fee

We were looking for an all inclusive to take my mom for a girls weekend and I just stumbled upon…read morethis place not knowing that it was insanely popular and also not aware that there was a mystery weekend. Once I booked it and asked around I realized that Mohonk has a huge following especially for the mystery weekend. I was excited to also learn that there was an Edward Gorey art exhibit! 2&1/2 hours from my house, not a bad drive! Check in time was at 4:00 but we got there early so they stored our luggage and said that they would deliver it to our room and call us when it was ready. We got a quick bite in the bar area which was not included in the weekend but we were starving! Then we looked around and went to a healing bowl meditation in the spa area. It was so relaxing, a great start to the weekend. They called us to come get our key and we went up to the room. It was Victorian looking with a balcony that had rocking chairs and 2 beds. Very pretty. The bathroom was big and had a walk in shower. It think it was a handicapped room. I didn't request one but when I called to make the reservation I inquired about how difficult it would be for a person to get around with a walker so perhaps they took the hint. The resort was massive!! And also beautiful to look at inside and out. It was also extremely clean with fresh flowers all over the place and little nooks to sit in to look outside and take in the views. The mystery weekend was so much fun. It was a play in 4 parts and by Sunday at 10 am you had to submit your guess as to "whodunnit". Just like a real life game of clue. There was also a thick packet of puzzles and games to try to solve by looking all over the hotel at the artwork to solve them. We ended up skipping that packet because we wanted a more relaxing experience. We did participate in the tabletop escape room which was really fun. We also skipped an afternoon tea on Saturday that let you interact with the characters and ask them questions to help try to solve the murder mystery. Instead we went to the spa for 2 different meditation classes. We repeated the sound bowl from the day before and also took another one which was part lecture and part meditation. I think we were supposed to choose between the mystery weekend and the regular stay which included the classes because there was so much to do besides participating in the mystery activities that we couldn't get to any other resort activities without skipping the mystery activities. We loved the mystery activities but decided that next time we would go for a relaxing spa type of stay. As far as the food, it was delicious and a lot of it! There was breakfast, brunch/lunch and dinner. We opted out of the breakfast and went to brunch both days which was a buffet with breakfast and lunch options. There were also stations to get freshly made food such as pasta, waffles, carving stations and a whole dessert area. The food was definitely upscale. For dinner it was a sit down with a waiter and a 3 course meal. The dinners took forever! First came the bread which was freshly baked and amazing, then we ordered the appetizer and the entire. The appetizers took a long time to come out but the entree took at least 45 min to arrive both nights. On Friday night we had to be at the first installment of the murder mystery play at 9:00 and our dinner came at 8:50! We took a few bites and had to leave. They were nice enough to tell us to stop back later to pick up our dessert to eat in the room. I enjoyed the brunch more than the dinners to be honest, the fish dish I had one night was extremely bland. Second night, same snafu but we did not have to be anywhere at 9pm so we stuck it out. If there were 1/2 stars this place would rate a 4&1/2 in my book. The 1/2 being taken because of the dinners and the price of the weekend. Now that I am on the mailing list, they are sending me some better deals and specials. I'll definitely be back to take advantage of those!

I've seen Mohonk Mountain House morph from a laid back lodge with no spa, no air conditioning, and…read moreno alcohol served in public areas (due to its conservative Quaker origins) - to the semi-bougie, craft cocktail serving venue it is today. Has the place improved over the years? Well that's all a matter of perspective. Personally I miss the old days, but I'm a bit of a cranky eccentric. This review is based on a midweek stay during the peak of autumn foliage, a lovely time to visit when the weather cooperates. The hotel itself is old and charming with wonky floors and wild patterned carpeting, but well maintained and immaculate. Pricing is all inclusive (no tipping, yay!) with three meals a day and afternoon tea thrown in. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style, taken in a large room with high ceilings alongside hundreds of other guests. It's kind of like a fancy summer camp, with service from the mostly young staff ranging from friendly and responsive to adequate. The food is very good, especially the omelettes at breakfast (which include ingredients like lobster and local cheeses), as well as their addictive home baked pastries. You won't leave Mohonk hungry (or thinner!), that's for sure. The main draw at Mohonk for me are the natural gardens and beautifully groomed hiking trails, which range from easy to steep and strenuous. I've downgraded my hiking choices over the years to match my waning fitness level, but there's truly something for everyone. Numerous activities offered: large indoor pool, guided hikes, axe throwing lessons, archery, meditation, evening lectures and live music in the parlor. Paddle boats, canoes and rowboats are available to explore the beautiful lake at no extra charge. The spa is pricey but a wonderful experience, and includes use of an outdoor mineral whirlpool set amidst trees that I love, as well as sauna and steam room on your day of service. Room decor varies, so check the website carefully before reserving. We usually go for the Victorian style rooms which come with a working fireplace and ornate wood moldings. Sound insulation in the vintage building is sketchy which may impact your rest time (depending on your neighbors) but there's no late night partying, in fact the place is dead quiet at night. I rode the elevators and walked around late one night when I couldn't sleep and saw no one at all, not even at the front desk. The spirits of past owners and residents were the only ones in evidence. Be aware that they routinely offer "kids stay and eat free" promotions during summer months, resulting in hordes of noisy youngsters taking over the place. I check their website carefully and try to book when these promos are Not in effect lol. I'll always have a soft spot for Mohonk, a very special place and a true haven from modern stress.

Very clean, and awesome staff. The apartment has three bedrooms, perfect size. Will definitely be…read morestaying again!!

since 1982,,,,,,,, four daughters and eight grand children…read morelater still our get away place Gilbertie gang from Norwalk, CT., hopes to return this July :)

I can state without any hesitation Glenbrook Farm for me is my families home away from home. Its…read morebeen this way since the early 70s, due to the fact the Gertsberger family has always shown their heart, love and teamwork aspect to their guests. As we enter the 2025 year the Gertsberger and Weingard family has and continues to provide an OUTSTANDING family type environment from the minute you park your car. AWESOME CARING FAMILY and AWESOME TEAMWORK. I have met some of the BEST FRIENDS I have at Glenbrook through the years. I am blessed to stay in touch with them because a bond was made. As a kid, I fished in their lake, swam in the pool, played ball, had their home made breakfast, lunch and dinner in their dining hall, participated in their activities and events, seen the farm animals, walked in the woods, and made great memories to last a life time. Still hits me when I walk around their lake of the times as a kid I did so with my brother, sister, Grams and dad. Years later my wife and I watched our own kids do the same. Now through the Grace of God we get to watch and cherish our grandkids doing the same exact things. Glenbrooks firework show is the perfect ending to an awesome week. THANK YOU to their awesome team and the Gertsberger and Weingard family YOU ARE SO MUCH APPRECIATED.

I love this place and have been coming forever with my family. So much to do. The place is…read morespotless and kept pristine. There are 3 meals a day. The food is basic. But it doesn't matter because it's Sunnyhill!

Our family has been coming here for decades, just like hundreds of other families have. Sunny Hill…read moreis the perfect family vacation. Whether it's golfing, fishing, swimming, playing sports, painting ceramics, playing games at Armae Hall, there will never be a dull moment on the Hill. We go again in a few weeks to continue our tradition.

We had an excellent time on memorial weekend. Food and staff were great, other guests were so much…read morefun for our kids to make friends. We hope to make this a yearly tradition!

This is my absolute favorite family vacation. My family has been coming up for over 30 years. It's…read moreperfect for large groups. Price includes breakfast and dinner. Every night has different entertainment. Love the murder mystery weekends.