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

Very clean but bring food (very limited restaurants) Kitchen facilities available plus grill…read moreoutside each room for BBQ

After countless stays in soulless corporate hotels, this lovely establishment is an absolutely…read moreterrific change for us. This tiny drive-up motel is a genuine throwback to an earlier, simpler age, but with enough updates to please the modern traveller. The suites are fresh and clean, the beds are exceedingly comfortable, the kitchenette is basic but cheery, the bathroom spotless and bright. Not everything is perfect, but this really only adds to the charm. The proprietors clearly love their facility and want to impart some of this to you! My favorite amenities were the luxurious lanai in the back yard, the grill (one for each suite!), the blue and green lighting, and of course the location in the heart of the Catskills. If you want a five-star, starched, concrete-and-glass experience, this is not for you. But if you desire a place not just to lay your head but to get a taste of the easy, homegrown pace of life in the Catskills, you have found it.

After staying at another motel in Fleischmann for the last twenty years... I tried the Phoenicia…read morelodge. Definitely a step up. Clean and friendly. Their Continental breakfast is above reproach. Every day they make a fresh new breakfast pastry today's is chocolate chip, pumpkin and it was delicious highly recommended especially if you have a pet.

​Have stayed here a few times over the many years visiting the Phoenicia ​area. It is a great…read morefacility, true to its roots as a simple and classic Catskill getaway- rooms/cabins/suites. This is the first time we've stayed under the new ownership with Jennifer & Maureen as hosts. They've done a great job at updating the lodge while maintaining its classic vibe. Noteworthy is the efforts they've taken refreshing and coordinating the exterior paint colors and garden furniture. A discerning eye will note the efforts to maintain a thematic exterior color coordination across all the units. The grounds are well maintained with a vast array of natural plantings, specimen trees, indiginous plants, which if you are a garden buff, you'll really appreciate the variety, quality and passion that went into these wonderful presentations. The rooms are simple, clean, with a vintage vibe authentic to a Catskills cottage experience. There is a large communal yard with a fire pit, volleyball net, hammocks and seating as well as several new Weber grills and picnic tables. Easy to congregate or just hangout by your cottage or on your porch. The Esopus Creek is a short walk across the property on the other side of the street. Best is the continental breakfast!!!! Fresh baked goodies, fruits, yogurts, coffees, bagels and various snacks. Grab a morning tray and sit out back as the morning greets you, you are transported to a natural relaxing environment. This stay was a great experience, they've really upped the game here while maintaining an authentic feeling of being in your own mountain cottage. A vibe that is so often lost, when classic resorts move to a "hip" or "trendy" update. Thanks to our wonderful and welcoming hosts, our stay was really a delight and we feel we've made new friends. Thank you!

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

Super cozy and rustic place. My boyfriend and I stayed here the last few nights while we were…read moreskiing at Belleayre. So close the the mountain and so close to a lot of great restaurants! The owner was amazing- he went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great. We appreciated his help with everything! Will definitely stay again next ski season!

Best fried chicken in the world. Pairs well with their Chech beer. Sunday evenings include live…read moremusic by the wood stove to bring you enjoyment and comfort on a chill winter night.

The place is charming, clean, and tranquil. However, the drawbacks are that the Wi-Fi is unreliable…read moreand the room lacks a refrigerator, unlike other motels we've stayed at.

BUYER BEWARE. Unkept dirty cabin, bugs, icy stairs, damp, no window coverings... I could easily…read morekeep going. Left ASAP forced to find other lodging. When I requested a refund on the balance the property owner offered it on the condition that we did not leave a bad review. Threatened us with litigation if we did. I have all of the pics and correspondences. Shame on you. P.S. This is the first review that I have ever written. Go somewhere, anywhere else.

DO NOT STAY HERE! We paid $504 for two nights of hell. Drive a few minutes down the road and stay…read moresomewhere safe that won't make your family ill. This place is a moldy nightmare. We arrived at a mildew-covered "Cabin" 7 (a garage extension) and a dead rotting snake on our doorstep; it smelled DISGUSTING. Rose, the manager came when I asked her to remove it and threw it over maybe 3ft, we smelled it the whole time until we had to move it ourselves. The inside of Cabin 7 is covered in black mold, and in the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, it smelled so bad that we got out our air fresheners from the car and wound up having to leave, which was so sad because we were in town for a wedding we had been looking forward to for months with nowhere else to stay. I wish I read the reviews before the book, as I 100% would have gone somewhere else. My family had rodents in their cabin 4 and open bags of peanuts and snacks everywhere. They obviously didn't clean ANY of the cabins; who leaves open snacks in a rural cabin? There was no cleaning crew on site the 3 days and two nights we were there, only Rose, the sole employee, running around like a chicken with her head cut off. None of the lights in Cabin 5 worked for my dad, and he was left in a musty, old, dark cabin. Hmmm, what else, there were cigarette butts in all of the dilapidated grills, construction and rock piles everywhere, huge holds in the road. Out of every window and every view was ugly construction equipment. No groundskeeping was done, weeds were overrun with poison ivy all over our deck, and we couldn't even go outside. A slimy green-colored pool infested with frogs. Oh and NONE of the lights worked or electrical sockets worked in two of the cabins, we had to use our flashlights on our phones. The whole place has spotty bad electricity, so whatever you want to plug in would fall out of the wall! The SADDEST part?! We paid $504 for TWO nights and were not told of 1. Construction is everywhere. 2. The pool was not open (as if anyone would dare to go in it) in the middle of June perfect warm weather. Rose refused to offer us any sort of refund for the fact we wound up leaving it was so gross. She said it's policy to report stuff on site, not after, even though she was nowhere to be found and didn't answer any calls or texts from me or any of my family. Rose was so incredibly rude and told me I lied about the mold, which I have pictures of. Ruined what could have been a nice family weekend and risked my health and safety. Oh, I forgot to mention. I paid half upon booking, and the other half was to be paid upon checkout. We hadn't even put our bags down before I got a notification that my card had been charged the balance. I would have never stayed OR paid the balance if I had a choice after I saw our "cabin" (a garage attachment). When I asked Rose for a refund, she stated all complaints were to be made during the stay, which no one responded to. This is a money-making machine, and they do not care about the area, grounds, or you.

When you first walk in you are greeted by a friendly staff. They quickly go over the grounds and…read morethen they explain how to get to your cabin. The cabin was very clean with two ponchos that you can wear when you go to the steam room sauna or heated outdoor pool. All very clean. We ordered our breakfast basket to be delivered in the morning. The breakfast basket was sooo good. We got orange juice,hard boiled eggs, some pastries, yogurt parfait, blueberries and strawberries with granola. All in these cute mason jars. Our coffee was piping hot, just the way I like it with oat milk. I would definitely recommend going for an awesome mountain getaway.

After the umptieth turn on a small, dark country road in the mountains - a vision of a magically…read moreilluminated little snowy village on a hill appeared. There were four of us in the car coming for dinner, and I believe we exclaimed collectively: wow. First impression did not disappoint. It was a freezing evening and we hurried inside. Another 'wow'. The check in area for the hotel is like an office space in any Mid-Century Modern fanatic's home - or, they wish it was. Just terrific. We were seated by the large windows overlooking the grounds. I could not get enough of the clean, purposely unfinished blonde wood, big windows, yet the amazing cozy feeling you got inside from the couches and other decor. Not only can you come for a dinner but plant your butt for the day with a book or computer and just start with a tea, work your way to coffee, and at noon just go for the cocktails. Nothing wrong with that. Like I said, there were four of us and it seemed we ordered one of each items on the menu - a total of 9 dishes. Everything came superbly finished and seasoned - no objections or comments from anyone other than praise. We split 2 desserts, and we had 6 drinks to the table. The maple squash was particularly finger-licking-delicious, as was the beet salad. At the end of our meal we had the pleasure to meet one of the co-owners of the establishment, Bjorn. Super nice guy who told us the story of the beginnings and how the place came about. We left full, happy, and couldn't stop talking about the resort all the way home. The bill, with tip, came out to be $400. I will definitely come back and I can't wait what else will be added to the Dandelion menu.

Might have been four or even five stars under better circumstances, admittedly some of which were…read moreweather related and therefore beyond anyone's control. First the good: the property is gorgeous. Nestled on the side of the eponymous hill in the village of Pine Hill, NY. It features several cabins and two vintage airstream trailers, a central green space with a fire pit, a communal lodge and an outdoor hot tub. It's a five minute drive to Belleayre Mountain and a five minute walk down the hill to the downtown area of Pine Hill with a few restaurants. True rustic Catskills coziness. My girlfriend and I stayed for two nights during a weekend in February when everything was buried under a foot of snow. A gentleman named Matty found us as soon as we drove in and was incredibly friendly, but that was the last of any employees we saw during the weekend. To the bad: I would not recommend cabin 8. It's a single room with bathroom and shower (no bathtub) at 175 total square feet. My girlfriend and I are not big people and don't mind a small room, but maybe just not for a weekend of skiing/snowboarding as we discovered. With so much equipment and barely any space to put it all save for one bench and a few wall hooks, it's just not ideal. The water pressure in the shower was depressing, especially after a full day on the slopes. At one point in my shower it slowed to a dismal trickle, presumably affected by the sinks/showers in the rooms next door. Cabin 8 has neighbors on nearly all sides. We shared an entrance with those in cabin 7 and could hear them clomping in and out in the evenings/mornings, and could hear them easily through the walls even though they were talking at a reasonable volume. We were bummed that the hot tub was closed all weekend as that had been one of the big draws for us in the first place - the possibility of relaxing after skiing all day. The temperature dropped to -15°F in the night so we understand why it was closed. A fire was set up on Friday night, but the fire pit was too big and the fire too small to make sitting in the chairs comfortable. We had to stand in the fire pit itself two inches from the fire to stay warm. Eventually we got tired of standing and went back to our room. The lodge is definitely nice with its pool and foosball tables. The website mentions an air hockey table, but this was not in the lodge when we visited. A sign on the lodge advertised croissants, bagels and coffee for sale on Sunday between 8 and 11, but when we stopped in at 10:30 the whole place was empty with the lights off. We never did get to see the gift shop as it was closed all weekend. So... not terrible. But at $398 for the two nights, I just don't feel like we got our money's worth. We love the Catskills and might give the place another try if we come back to do some hiking in warmer weather.

Belleayre lodge is such a picturesque and cute place! I love the fire pit and way everything is…read morelaid out on the grounds. Don't miss the breakfast it was so good (especially the bloody mary's). The staff were super accommodating and sweet. Definitely will be back.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Scott and the Alpine Osteria. From the first phone…read morecall we had with Scott, we knew he was just so kind and we were in good hands. In every possible way, he will go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and fully satisfied with every aspect of your stay. The rooms are spotless and Scott's attention to detail is fantastic. Even the bathroom towels are color-coordinated to match the color scheme of the room. Not only is Scott a fantastic host, but a fantastic chef! We stayed for two nights and had two equally delicious breakfasts prepared and served by Scott. He also gave us vouchers for ski rental and lift ticket discounts-- and the mountain is a 30 second drive up the hill. We loved Scott and we loved our stay, and we will certainly be returning!

I called, reserved a room for same day. Even though it was mid-week and was 2 hrs away, I was asked…read morefor a deposit to hold the room. Shortly after reserving, I was called by the owner, and asked if I could arrive 2 hrs later than planned. I accommodated his request. Upon arrival, I asked to see the room, and was denied. I had to pay $375 up front. Obviously, not customary, and unhappy with this arrangement, I left. The owner followed me out to my car in the parking lot, and threatened to charge me a cancellation fee, which he did.