Urban Cowboy Ranch is an exceptional property. The decor is stunning, the vibe is on point, and the…read moreoverall hospitality and programming feel thoughtful and well-curated . It's the kind of place you want to linger in. Unfortunately, the dining room didn't quite live up to the setting. We ordered six dishes and genuinely wanted to give every benefit of the doubt, but the food felt underwhelming overall. Nearly every dish was heavily over-seasoned, with salt dominating the flavors. The pasta was overcooked and even saltier than the anchovy itself. The salad was overdressed and salty, the branzino followed the same theme, and the charred sunchokes were crusted with salt to the point of distraction . It left us wondering whether these dishes were pre-shift photo shoot plates or simply not tasting as they should in a live service setting. The creativity and intention seem to be there, but the execution missed the mark on balance. With a lighter hand and more restraint in seasoning, the food could easily match the incredible atmosphere. We'd happily return for the experience--and hope the kitchen fine-tunes the flavors to let the ingredients truly shine .

Amazing service from start to finish at dinner in the dining room. Fresh food that highlights in…read moreseason ingredients, cooked perfectly.

Big Indian Spring - Heads Up We just completed a family…read morereunion at this location. It may have been a beautiful spot in its prime, but the pictures shown on the web site are from many years ago. The house has a rotting front porch, mattresses and bedding that are in desperate need of replacement, questionable plumbing and kitchen ovens that are very dangerous. Think twice before you finalize your decision to use this facility.

I am giving this house at 72 Cruickshank Road in Big Indian, NY a one star only because I have to…read more It deserves no stars. It's not really a bed and breakfast, but instead an enormous house with many, many bedrooms and many, many bathrooms. The good points: There were lots of common areas on the first floor for our family to talk and eat. The outside porch was lovely to sit on in the evening. There were lots of bedrooms and lots of bathrooms. That said, I would never, ever rent this property again and you shouldn't either. Why? The house is filthy. There were mouse feces in the kitchen, in the utensils, in the beds. We saw mice and chipmunks running around the eves in the dining room. The linens were mildewy and several sets had not been changed. (How do we know? Other people's dirty laundry was in the bed). The toilets clogged and overflowed onto the carpet. Ugh. There was a pool, but it wasn't heated and there was a steep walk to get to it, making it impossible for our seniors to use. The kitchen is large, but the stove is terrifying, and probably foolish, to light. There are exposed pipes in the kitchen, the bathrooms, the bedrooms. The paint, inside and out, is peeling as is all the wall paper. The house is literally falling down with a sagging roof and rotted out porch floors and steps. There is little to no parking close to the house, again making it very difficult for seniors to access. The parking area is in a low spot, which is problematic when it rains. In it's hay day, this was probably a cool place. It has not been kept up and definitely not been cleaned. The elements and animals are winning the war of time. I'm surprised the owners are allowed to rent it out. The fire escape is rotted and several exit doors were locked. Be warned.

We had an absolutely amazing weekend at the Gateway at Pine Hill. We stayed in the Avon room which…read morewas pretty small but we hung out downstairs mostly! On weekends, they have hot chocolate happy hour from 4 to 6 and they offer wine as well. The hot chocolate was amazing. They always have the fire going and it is very cozy inside. Justin and Jessica were absolutely amazing hosts and were always available if we needed something. The breakfast was incredible as well, and they were very accommodating of my gluten allergy. I had gluten-free pancakes, which were fabulous. My husband loved the burrito so much. I would highly recommend staying here!

A special place, wonderful hosts, in the gorgeous Catskills. This is a unique B&B & as soon as you…read morewalk in one or both of the owners greets you like you're family. Frank & Jackie are awesome. The rooms are comfortable & very clean, linens, pillows & luxurious towels all smell fresh & sweet! So glad I found this place.

Serene little spot in the Catskills of upstate New York. Perfect place to enjoy nature on the…read moretrails or on their surprisingly large lake. My girlfriend and I spent a few hours here on a Sunday afternoon in May. If you rent a boat you can keep it out as long as you want, and you have access to the whole property for the entire day. We spent awhile in kayaks and had the whole lake to ourselves for the entire time. We then spent some time down at the swimming hole and had that to ourselves as well. Everyone who works there was incredibly friendly and helpful. Beautiful day overall and the perfect end to a perfect weekend getaway.

Fantastic place with kayaking, a water hole, a light trail, picnic tables, and great friendly…read morestaff. Thank you Dana! Also, a nice niche store with ice cream, wine, and more.

If you like antiques, you'll love this place. It's smothered in them. The owner is always there…read more Usually sleeping on a couch eager to help bartender was super.incredibly cozy place. I never checked out the dining room or the rooms but I bet it's got the same vibe, local .

This place is simply amazing. People are sweet and the owner is friendly and kind. If you are…read morelooking for something different with a hint of friendliness,I highly recommend. The inclusive dinner and breakfast hit the spot

My stay at River Run BB was amazing, Ben went above and beyond to make sure we were all taking…read morecare of, I showed up with 10 other Miata owners and Ben made sure we could park our cars out back and not on the street! the rooms were decorated beautifully, the beds were super comfortable. You could also take a history tour through the main living area's of things of the past which was pretty cool. Breakfast was great, and the coffee was delish! I would come back to the gem over and over again. Thank you Ben for the great time we had. See you again

Incredibly charming stay with some modern comfort…read more The whole experience at River Run was great. Booking was easy. Ben was incredibly accommodating with my late arrival. Street parking was convenient. The building is incredibly cute with a nice porch and some cozy indoor spaces. The room and bed were comfortable. The bathrooms are clean and up to contemporary standards with modern plumbing and fixtures. Breakfast was delicious, especially the warm muffins. If you're in the area, I can definitely recommend staying at River Run.

My girlfriend and I did not stay at the inn, but we did come to the restaurant for dinner on a…read morefrigid Saturday night in February. From start to finish it was truly a wonderful experience. Absolutely a night of classic elegance and decadent food. We arrived 30 minutes before our reservation to sit at the bar and have a pre-dinner cocktail. We each had an old fashioned, which were excellently made by the very friendly bartender. The bar area was small and intimate with small side areas with high top tables, couches and armchairs. We could have happily spent all night in this area. We were later seated in the restaurant area and had another round of drinks, an appetizer (roasted pork terrine) and two entrees (chicken Milanese and the lamb shoulder ragu). Each dish was rich and flavorful. Great food, great service, beautiful building and grounds. Easy 5 start review.

Skandaken Inn in Oliverea Valley is the cozy restaurant at the Shandaken Inn serving hearty fare…read moresourced from local Catskills purveyors. For starters we had their incredible house-made Parker house rolls with cultured butter garnished with salt and thyme. They came ripping hot out of the oven with the perfect flaky texture. These could've be served at the best steakhouses in NYC for how perfect they were. We also had the Caesar salad and ricotta and spinach dumplings. We were particularly pleased with the dumplings which were accompanied by tender baby hakurei turnips. We split the Wagyu burger with crispy, pressed fries for our entree. The burger was juicy and topped with caramelized onions and tangy thousand island sauce. Dessert was a spectacular sticky toffee pudding which was perhaps the best sticky toffee pudding we've ever had. It was generously portioned and swimming in toffee sauce. We had an awesome meal here and Shandaken Inn has quickly risen to one of our favorite restaurants in the Catskills

Not only is the owner the most gracious, helpful, kind person - his inn is is beautiful and…read morecomfortable - so well done. I had an emergency (gas leak in my house) at 11:30 at night and needed to evacuate. Hesitantly I called the inn feeling terrible for the late night interruption. Tom could not have been kinder. He was already in bed but rushed to meet me and put me up in a pretty and ultra comfortable room (the sparrow). I cannot recommend this B&B more highly. Wonderful. Thank you so much!

I strongly recommend this B&B to everyone traveling to Catskills, NY. We really enjoyed my stay…read morethere for two night during the Memorial Day weekend. Tom is such a nice, professional, and warm host. The breakfast Tom prepared for us was one of the highlights--it was so delicious! I also felt so healthy and felt ready for the day of hiking. The room was beautiful and super clean! I felt cozy in the luxurious bedding (and soft towels). The furniture (including the cute bathtub in the bathroom) was absolutely classy. I will remember the great time I had here. Thank you, Tom!

This was a surprise found for Weekend Gateway. Luckily one room was available for just one day of…read morethe trip. I came to know from a New York Times post. No mobile networks but the hotel has decent wifi. Location: This place is in the quiet, remote, and middle of the mountain. Only 8 rooms. Run by the couple. No crowd or town or tourists. Room: Queen bed, kitchen, and some utensils. The bed was comfortable. The view from the room is amazing. Night time watching stars and moon. Service: run by a couple and the expectation for this location is you want to go quiet and different place. Don't explore big hotels or motel kind of things. The owner is very welcoming and social. The couple are writers. They serve breakfast - pop-tarts and off. Evening they have wine and cocktail hours. You have a chance to meet them and other guests.

thank the lord for weekend getaways. i was blessed to win an all-inclusive trip to the catskills…read moreone fine weekend earlier this summer - so my friend and i adventured out of brooklyn and drove up north to settle in here for a couple nights. i had been hearing nothing but positive comments since they opened up in the spring - so it was such a cool thing to see our experience play out the same way. i can't get over how friendly the innkeeper, casey, and her husband were. the type of people you don't have to over-think things with - they are genuine, welcoming, and - not in their 60s. haha i appreciated their youthfulness, relateability, and that she's an ex-brooklynite. when you wake up in the morning (and hoist yourself out of a most-comfy bed) - opening the curtains to the sight of the mountains, their adorable garden, and that semi-secluded feeling ~ you just know your days getting a fantastic head-start.

my friends and i recently had the pleasure of staying at Whistelwood Farm. i had been there twice…read morebefore and it is just as perfect as i had remembered. Maggie, the owner of this piece of heaven, is warm, gracious, and makes a delicious breakfast which happens to be included in your stay. The accommodations are clean, welcoming, and feel like home. The property is beautiful. Make a plan to visit Whistlewood, I look forward to make next visit!

In a sea of generic, impersonal Airbnbs, Whistlewood SHINES with warmth, homeyness, and a cozy…read moresense of nostalgia - especially for us Gen Z/Millennial folks longing for simpler times. This bed and breakfast is the epitome of a hidden gem! Anybody who is planning on taking a trip upstate is lucky to find themselves here with Maggie, the dogs, and the horses! Maggie is an incredible host with a keen attention to detail - from delicious breakfast to beautifully curated rooms. Everything was fabulous and I can't wait to be back!!!