We love camping here! The staff is always helpful and friendly. The full hook up sites are wooded…read moreand spacious. Family friendly atmosphere. Also great for older folk!

Rip Van Winkle Campground Catskills NY…read more The Good: 1. The location 2. The actual campground itself. There are roomy sites with trees. The Bad: 1. If you are lucky enough to get an assigned campsite away from the busy road, it is a HALF MILE walk to the only showers in the ENTIRE campground. They have nearly 200 campsites and ONE set of showers. 2. The speed bumps are beyond ridiculous. Two humpers and high as Bob Marley. 3. If you call the office for help (our electrical post was out) they record you without your knowledge. The Ugly: 1. The campground lost power on my electrical post and tried to blame ME for it. I own a Bulldog surge protector, yeah, so it wasn't me. How it was handled was unbelievable. I have never been treated so rudely. A simple apology would have gone a long way.

We love this campground! It's peaceful, quiet and relaxing with good friends and good times!read more

everything about this place is amazing. Staff is awesome and bends over backwards to lend a helping…read morehand.

I cannot say enough great things about this company! After…read moreplanning a medium sized Labor Day party at my house, I quickly found out that my guests, many from out of the area, couldn't find hotel rooms anywhere close by. A friend suggested using a Glamp company, which supplies tenting and full service catering. They said they loved Glampstars. After calling the company owner Nicole, I was immediately taken care of and with in 48 hours, I was all set up with 4 tents and accessories that were really awesome. My neighbors across the creek must have been so jealous at how beautiful it looked,,, outdoor fire pit, tents and music! Yoo-hoo!! :-) Thank you Nicole !! Glampstars rock !!!

We had the best weekend!…read more We heard about a company Upstate NY, through a friend in Manhattan that could set up an outdoor environment using posh tents and full on catering for a college reunion I was planning. I contacted the owner Nicole to talk about the various packages Glampstars offered. Prices were well worth the experience! What a blast!! She even had location suggestions. I think we'll make this a yearly event! All of my college friends were super impressed and had the best time ever, sleeping under the stars! This is the company to use!! Thanks Glampstars!!!

This place has a lot of promise but they need to reconsider their approach. Formerly run as a…read moredenominational retreat the signs of its former life are evident throughout, from the religious accented decor to the approach of the staff. Clearly the management and personnel are more accustomed to a rules based hierarchical approach, and to deal with guests of a similar background. And the rules ... there are a lot of them. We had a rowdy bunch with us for sure and some of the kids could have been better behaved but the approach of staff left a lot to be desired. Can't recommend for folks of diverse background

I'm not even giving this resort a star because it's the worst place you've ever stayed in your…read moreentire life. The director there Ron is the worst person ever he is not a people person he lies about things. And the stuff that you see on the website is not really there they have an old truck that's a food truck that's never open the whole time that we stayed there I think it was open one time. It was not open the whole summer we were there for almost a year we signed a contract with them and he decided to break that contract he gave us less than 30 days notice to leave the premises he only gave us four days our family did nothing wrong he accused my daughter of breaking into the gym and in our contract you can use the gym because we live there and there's really nothing to do there for kids they say they have all these activities they don't. Ron comes off as a nice person but he really is not when you first meet him you'll see his true colors if you want to have a great summer of camping mirror lake is not the place for you to go. They have a gaming room there which is for campers but the only time that the gaming room is open is when there is a large group of out of town people not there for the kids that actually stay there for long term. Worst experience in my life if you want to have fun go somewhere else. Bathrooms need to be updated they have a main dining hall that they say is for campers but again not used until big groups come in.

The cutest little camping farm in Kingston just 20 minutes away from the amazing Woodstock!…read more Absolutely loved our little overnight camping getaway with our furry baby. This place was really nice and so easy access. Our host Kara-Ann was just amazing and had excellent communication! Check in and check out was so easy using the hipcamp app as well as texting with the host. I absolutely loved being greeted with a cute flower in a pot ready for us to take back home as a souvenir. Also, the breakfast basket is adorable and comes in a cooler so it all stays good. Served with local honey right from their farm as well as eggs from their chicken and homemade oatmeal bread. What else could you possibly want? Oh, yes, make sure to order a handmade bar soap or their awesome lip balms! The campground is off the grid. Very very quiet except for the chickens hehe. But in a good way! No toilets or showers but you're welcome to bring your own camper/tent/car and do your own thing! Pets are allowed with a leash. Every campground has its own campfire station as well as picnic table. It's a true off the grid experience while still having plenty to do nearby. Make sure to check out Woodstock for all the artsy vibes or for some food if you don't feel like cooking while camping haha. Great experience and great location! Can't wait to be back!

I kicked and scream...(well no...not really) because as much as I enjoy walking in the woods, I…read moredon't like sleeping in it. My time came to rough it in the woods because I don't do camping. Dominicans don't do camping. Period! But hubby's a Nuyorican and he loves all this stuff. In a Yurt? Well...That's the question I got when I told folks where I was staying for the weekend. But...it's a give and take and all in the name of love. Right? Caryn & Mark own Awakening Garden grounds. There's a Yurt, 2 Cabins, a Tepee and a Buddha Hut to choose from. (Call or check website for prices). Pitching a tent was definitely out of the question. Now you're asking......what the heck is a Yurt? Well Google says its a, "circular tent"- and that's precisely what it is- but bigger. Our Yurt, has no bathroom- but the 'Bathhouse' is literally 5 steps away (and no...it's not a latrine- by the way). It doubles (or triples) as a small kitchenette with a small fridge, sink and 2-burner hot plate, a full bathroom with a shower, 'Dining Area' and a gorgeous carpeted nook if you want to do Yoga (perfect). Yurt rental for us (at this time of year was $370 ($135 for each of the first two nights and $100 for the third night) plus $30 cleaning fee. It's super comfortable with a Queen-size bed, but there's extra room within the Yurt that could easily sleep at least 2 more people (please double check with the owners first for a payment scale and/or if more people are allowed before you bring your posse). Coming at this time in the Fall was perfect and we didn't need to worry about freezing up here. The Yurt has 2 portable heaters and kept us super toasty for this time of the year. Plus there's a potbelly stove as an added measure. Additionally, there's a baseboard heater in the "Bathhouse". Don't want to pitch a tent? Or do the Hut or cabin stay? But you still want to get that outdoorsy, woodsy feel? Then staying in a Yurt is your best bet to give you a bit of both worlds. Oh by the way...it's just you and Nature at it's finest because there's no TV. And WiFi? If you're lucky- because it comes and goes! Didn't realize how much more I'd appreciate Nature and sleeping in a Yurt made me feel like I was right in the thick of it- which we were. This is totally off the spectrum for me compared to my new fave and up-to-trend hotel- The Emerson- but we wanted to switch things up. I'm really not taking points off because there isn't a TV. Or because we had to walk 5 little steps out of our Yurt and into a Bathhouse. Or because there wasn't a thermostat to regulate the heater. All I kept saying to myself was- 'things could be a lot f*cking worse in the woods'. This Yurt is up to standards and met me in many ways for it being in the woods. 4+1/2! Both Caryn and Mark run Awakening Garden very nicely. It's truly Zen here.

We've been looking for the right mix of nature and comfort for several years and finally found it…read moreat the Awakening Garden. It is off the road and the area is quite large to walk around and feel yourself alone in the woods. At the same time, there is absolutely everything one would need from civilization: hot shower and electricity. We stayed in Thoreau house which has eclectic, but very cosy interior with old furniture and it was very romantic to sleep in the attic. Also, this place is very close to gorgeous Kaaterskill Falls and several nice lakes.

I was looking for some adventure with a couple Bros and Fine young biker ladies. Wanted to get off…read morethe paved roads and do a little carving and some mud and dirt on our big Bmw adventure bikes. While these bikes are big and heavy they do cut these roads down to size pretty easily. Whether it's hitting jumps popping wheelies or skidding around dirt turns at high speed they perform very well. Decided to head to October mountain as the dirt roads there can be anything from easy to extremely challenging for the experienced rider. Additionally the views and scenery are generally outstanding. As always at the top of the mountain we got a great view of Mount Greylock across the way. After relaxing and maxing for a couple minutes we headed down to the Reservoir parking area and checked out the water. There was a few people fishing and relaxing with a picnic lunch when we were there. Did not stay very long and was back on the dirt roads looking for the more challenging areas and of course as always we found them. Huge potholes deep water and lots of rocks to crush with our cycles. After a few hours of fun filled mud covered Riding we decided we were going to go get some food then head home. What a beautiful day sunshine perfect temperatures and great scenery.

We stayed here in Yurt #2. One of the best yurt experiences. Having the ceiling fan in the yurt…read morehelped a lot. Very clean yurt. No bugs inside. Had a great stay. Bathroom are very clean as well.

UPDATE: AvantStay staff have worked with us in making up for the negative details shared in my…read moreoriginal review (below). They have treated me with kindness, respect, sympathy, and professionalism -- all things we expected when first booking. I CAN CONFIDENTLY SAY THAT AVANTSTAY WANTS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LUXURY EXPERIENCE THAT YOU PAY FOR. I'm glad that my original review helped the hosts in resolving things because that stay clearly didn't represent the company's values. Will definitely be working with their amazing customer service team the next time we take a group trip. The River House in Catskill, NY is a beautiful property with unique charm and character. The setting is peaceful and scenic, and we really enjoyed spotting deer, bald eagles, groundhogs, and other wildlife during our stay (lots of ticks). - We chose this property for a combined bachelor/bachelorette trip with a large group of ~30 people, so our expectations were understandably high. For an occasion this special, we hoped for a comfortable, clean, and well-equipped home that could easily accommodate everyone. While the location and layout had great potential, issues with maintenance, cleanliness, and limited kitchen facilities made the stay more challenging than expected. - The house had 2 spacious living areas that were great for indoor games and hanging out, especially on rainy days. It was one of the highlights that made the space enjoyable for a large group. However, there was a strange, unkempt stage-like structure on the property that felt out of place and made a few people uncomfortable -- it added to the sense that parts of the property weren't well maintained. - We chose AvantStay after months of research because they specialize in large group rentals, and while the booking process was smooth, the experience lacked the warmth & attention to detail a local host might provide. - For the $13,000 price, there were quite a few disappointing issues. We found wrappers and earplugs under the bed in the master suite, dead bugs in the basement rooms, worn-out couch cushions, and a dirty sponge in the sink. The shower curtains were cheap, the kitchen pantry and cabinets were disorganized, and the dishwasher shelves were broken. The indoor plants were dead, the flower beds overgrown, and there was only one small stove/oven -- not enough to cook for 28 people. - That said, the local concierge was responsive. He brought us extra tables and chairs when requested and quickly replied when we flagged the house being too hot and the lack of extra linens.

My friends got married on this beautiful property this month. It was a gorgeous winter wedding,…read morewith snow capped hills and a gorgeous frozen river in the backdrop. The house is fully stocked and all 24 of us in the party had a stupendous time the two nights that we were there! Perfect for a weekend getaway from NYC.