Welcome Book

 

 

This electronic welcome book contains the most up-to-date information on Edelweiss Cabin. 

 

CONTACT

We want you to have a five-star experience at Edelweiss Cabin.  If there is anything that concerns you, or that we can help with, don’t hesitate to call.

Denise’s cell phone is (516) 509-5214.

Fred’s cell phone is (516) 510-9901.

 

SETTLING IN

PARKING

Please park on the gravel sections of the driveway.

During winter, the driveway will be plowed whenever three or more inches of snow have fallen. However, please remember that the icy conditions in wintertime may cause you to get stuck no matter how well we have plowed.

Snow tires/chains and four-wheel-drive are essential. Attempting to drive in the Catskills in winter with any other vehicle is asking for trouble.

During inclement weather, or when an overnight snowfall is predicted, parking vehicles on the road and walking down to the cabin is one way to ensure you will not get stuck.

 

GSP NAVIGATION

If you plan to use your phone to navigate to anywhere from the cabin, remember to program your phone before leaving the cabin, while still connected to wifi. 

When heading to points north, some apps will tell you to take Sally’s Alley (the road you turn off from onto Vega Mountain Road, before approaching our street). Don’t do it! The dead-end signs on northbound Sally’s Alley are more accurate than the apps, and you will eventually be forced to retrace your steps. It’s a pretty ride, though!

 

WIFI

Here in the Catskills, technology has not kept pace with the scenery. For this reason, we have two sources of wifi:

The first is the fastest-speed wifi available from our local provider.The user name is ARRIS-BA8C-5G. The password is 2JL445100405.

We also have Starlink, the satellite system. That user name is edelweiss and the password is 669AutumnBreeze.

 

PHONE SERVICE

Cell-phone coverage in the Catskills is spotty at best. You will need to connect to wifi to use your cell phone in the house. 

 

ELECTRICITY

Power outages in the area sometimes occur, but typically only last for a few minutes.

 

TELEVISION

There is a smart TV in every bedroom, as well as in the great room. Please remember to log out of any apps before check-out.

 

LAUNDRY

The stackable washer and dryer are located in the main bathroom behind the door. We provide some complimentary detergent.

 

SLEEPING OPTIONS

Edelweiss Cabin has three bedrooms: two with queen beds and one with a full bed and en-suite bathroom. 

If additional sleeping space is required, the leather couch in the living room converts into a futon bed.

The loft bedroom contains a metal daybed that has a standard mattress and a trundle – perfect for kids. The trundle can also be raised to create an almost-queen-sized bed. The daybed is already outfitted with freshly laundered standard sheets. 

 

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FANS

In summer, our ceiling fans (one located at the top of the second-floor landing, the other in the loft bedroom) create a comfortable breeze. Controls for the fan are found on the wall to the right of the kitchen and to the left of the bathroom door.

Opening the window above the sink and the front door so that only the screens are closed will create a refreshing cross current. There is also a high-powered fan in the corner near the wood stove that moves a surprising amount of air around.

Remember that in the evenings, temperatures drop sharply, and you likely will need to snuggle under a quilt.

 

HEATING / WOOD STOVE

Because it is constructed with full-size logs – no pseudo for us! – Edelweiss Cabin is well insulated, retaining a great deal of heat during the cold winter months.

For your comfort and convenience, all the first-floor rooms have electrically heated floors, which are individually controlled by switches in each room. (Please do not raise the floor temperature above 78 degrees, as that will damage the engineered flooring.) There are also space heaters and quilts should you desire additional warmth.

On the coldest days, you may wish to utilize the wood-burning stove. We provide complimentary firewood for you, which is located to the left of the stove.

• Remember that wood stoves become exceedingly hot and will create serious burns if touched. 

• Use the gloves provided to open the stove door to add wood.

• Always supervise children whenever the stove is in use. 

The wood stove is preloaded with a Duraflame log.

To operate the wood stove:

Put on one of the gloves hanging on the hook to the left of the stove, next to the wall-mounted firewood rack. (We know the stove is probably cold. But you should never touch an unfamiliar wood stove with your bare hands – a good habit to get into!)

• Open the stove door with your gloved hand. If the stove is unlit, proceed without glove.

• Pull out the rod above the door of the wood stove to increase the air flow up the flue pipe.

• Open/spin the two round dials on the front of the stove to loosen them until they are positioned as far from the stove as possible to feed the fire.

• The stove will be pre-loaded with all you need to start a fire. Using a lighter (hanging on the same hook as the gloves), ignite the Duraflame log inside the stove, and close and latch the stove door.

• After 10 minutes, check on the progress of the fire by putting on safety gloves, opening the stove door and stoking the fire with the poker provided as needed.

• When the flue pipe temperature reads 150 (check the small gauge on the pipe), push the rod above the stove door back in, so that the steel stove can heat up fully and can generate heat.

• When the flue pipe temperature reads 300, you can close the lower vent dial on the door, spinning it until it is again positioned against the stove.

• When the stove is hot and operating at peak temperature, you will notice the stove turns a maroon color. You can continue to adjust the top vent to maintain an ideal operating temperature between 250 and 400 degrees. 

• Periodically check the stove – always wearing safety gloves – and add firewood as necessary.

• To keep the warm air circulating, turn on the ceiling fan. The controls are on the wall to the left of the main bedroom door.

The firewood in the wall-mounted rack will last the better part of a weekend. Additional firewood is stored in the octagon-shaped stacked racks on your immediate left as you walk out the front door.

We can’t say it enough: Wood stoves become exceeding hot and can cause serious burns. Do not touch the stove without wearing safety gloves. Do not place anything on the stove.

If you need to leave the cabin for lengthy periods of time, please pull out the rod and close both disks.

 

CABIN RULES

SMOKING

Edelweiss Cabin is a non-smoking property. Please do not smoke, vape or light incense in the cabin. Violating this policy will result in a $250 fee.

 

BATHROOMS

Please be aware that the Catskills is an environmentally sensitive area, and we need your cooperation to keep our septic system running efficiently.

DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. PLEASE, no tampons, sanitary napkins, condoms or other objects. 

Both bathrooms have covered trash bins with plastic liners where you can place your disposable items. Please remember to bag this bathroom trash along with your regular trash.

 

ADDITIONAL GUESTS

Please note that your booking is based on the number of guests you have registered.

We regret that unregistered guests cannot be accommodated at the cabin.

Should circumstances change and you wish to amend the reservation, please contact us immediately.

 

PETS

We love animals, but Edelweiss Cabin doesn’t allow four-footed guests. 

 

GREAT OUTDOORS

PRIVACY

The property is protected by a Ring doorbell at the front door. For your security, there is also a remote camera aimed at the driveway entrance.

There are no other cameras on the property, and none inside the cabin.

As for the old-fashioned kind of privacy – the non-electronic kind – Edelweiss Cabin is located in a very secluded area. However, to enhance your sense of privacy, every bedroom is equipped with black-out drapes. The drapes in the common area – in front of the sliding doors and behind the couch – are also lined, and when drawn will provide you with complete privacy.

 

HOT TUB

We work hard to ensure that you have a clean and sparkling hot tub awaiting you at Edelweiss Cabin. In turn, we hope you can follow these simple rules:

• Please shower before using the hot tub. Soap, oils and other residues contribute to an icky aquaculture!

• Please refrain from doing anything in the hot tub that you wouldn’t mind your mother seeing. 

• If you will be using the hot tub on consecutive days, it is advisable to "shock" the hot tub at the end of each day's use. (Make sure there is no one in the hot tub!) The spa additives are located in the upper kitchen cabinet directly to the right of the sliding deck door. The canisters are labelled "Spa Shock." If you are only using the tub once, no need to treat, as we drain, clean and refill the hot tub after each guest.

• The rental agreement you signed outlined the many risk factors involved with hot tubs. Use a clear head and common sense when enjoying the hot tub, and remember that you do so at your own risk.  

 

EXPLORING

Edelweiss Cabin is located on eight pristine acres, all of which are ready for you to explore.

A map of the property is posted on the side of the refrigerator. The stone walls that are parallel to the front and back of the house mark the property lines; please do not go beyond them, as you will be trespassing on our neighbors’ property.

To go deeper into the property, walk along the unpaved road that runs along the lefthand side of the property (if the main road is behind you). This will lead to our meadow. Continuing straight back, you will encounter some fresh springs. The property ends at the stream, where you will find some white lounge chairs.

Please note that area beyond the meadow will require waterproof boots or shoes, as there are some wet/marshy areas.

 

WILDLIFE

We cannot emphasize this enough: While we strive to provide you with every modern convenience indoors, there are also many creatures outdoors that may challenge your comfort level if they come too close.

Deer, bear, skunks, eagles, snakes, wild cats and other predators are commonplace throughout the Catskills. The best way to view them – especially the bears – is from afar.

Do not leave ANY food outdoors. Not on the deck, not in your car. Doing so is an open invitation for ill-mannered carnivores to amble up for a closer look (and sniff). 

If you use the barbecue, clean up all food after use, and immediately scrub and clean the grill with the barbecue utensils provided.

Do not leave open doors unattended, especially outdoors.

 

TRASH

Extra white kitchen garbage bags are located in the bottom of the trash drawer beneath the deck-facing kitchen window.

Extra black garbage bags are located in the cabinet beneath the kitchen sink.

Please leave all household trash in the bear-proof metal garbage container. It is located on the gravel driveway on the righthand side as you exit the property. Please be sure to secure the clasp on the container so that the doors cannot be opened by our ursine friends.

Please remember to bag ALL your trash, including bathroom trash cans.

 

FIRST AID

For minor cuts, there is a box of adhesive bandages under the sink in the main bathroom. A more comprehensive first-aid kit is also located there.

The nearest hospital is Margaretville Memorial Hospital (42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, 845-586-2631).

There are no walk-in urgent-care clinics in the immediate area. All are an hour away. They include:

WellNow Urgent Care (Oneonta, 5001 State Highway 23; 607-376-5346), www.wellnow.com/locations/oneonta/

Nuvance Health (Kingston, 1240 Ulster Avenue; 845-443-8740), www.nuvancehealth.org/locations/nuvance-health-urgent-care-kingston

 

COOKING

KITCHEN

The kitchen at Edelweiss Cabin is completely outfitted with all the equipment you’ll need to turn out and serve delicious meals.

As a courtesy, we provide complimentary coffee and tea pods.

Locations for some commonly used items:

Pots and pans: In green bottom corner cabinet on righthand side.

Tupperware: In upper corner cabinet on righthand side.

Coffeemaker: On counter near sliding doors.

Cutlery: In drawer under coffeemaker near sliding doors.

Dinnerware: In upper corner cabinet and adjacent cabinet near window on lefthand side.

Wine glasses: Hanging from rack above window facing hot tub.

Herbs: In a revolving stand to the left of the sink.

Ice-cream maker: Above microwave.

Panino maker: Above microwave.  

Wooden salad bowl: In cabinet below island.

InstantPot: In cabinet below island.

Mixer: In cabinet below island.

Blender: In cabinet below island.

Trash: Under window with wineglass rack. One bin for refuse, the other for recyclables.

 

PROVISIONING

GROCERY SHOPPING

The closest supermarket is Freshtown in Margaretville (36 Bridge Street). There is a surprisingly good selection of organic items and locally produced dairy products.

Just around the corner is one of our favorites: the pocket-sized emporium called Home Goods of Margaretville (784 Main Street). Groceries range from blood-orange juice to polenta-rosemary bread, and there’s a fantastic selection of gadgets, barware, cookware, knives, and on and on. 

In a pinch, the Dollar Store in Grand Gorge (36558 NY 23) has a surprising selection of food and supplies, as well as those irresistible candy Cow Tails, and is usually open until 10 p.m.

 

CONVENIENCE STORES

If you need to pick up a quick bag of chips or a deli sandwich, the closest option is the Sunoco gas station and minimart on Main Street in the town of Roxbury. 

(Simple directions: Right out of driveway to end of Autumn Breeze Road, right on Vega Mountain Road until it dead-ends into Route 30. Make a right on Route 30, and gas station will be about a block on your left, set back a bit.)

 

FARMERS MARKET

Pakatan Farmer’s Market at the Round Barn

46676 NY 30, Halcottsville, N.Y. 

www.roundbarnmarket.org

Just a short ride from Edelweiss Cabin, open on Saturdays from mid-May through mid-October.

 

LIQUOR STORE

Roxbury Wines and Spirits

53484 State Highway 30

(607) 326-6200

www.roxburywineandspirits.com

Open Monday through Saturday, Noon to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays.

 

 

DINING OUT

One ginormous caveat before you begin: Area restaurants and typically open Thursday through Sunday.

Monday through Wednesday can be something of a restaurant desert -- which is why our kitchen is so well stocked!

We strongly recommend calling to confirm hours or make a reservation. The Catskills are still very rural and very laidback, and eateries sometimes will not have updated information on their websites.

 

Business

Location & Phone

Mon

Tues

Weds

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Aegean Flavor

Greek takeout and grocery items

932 Main Street Fleischmanns (518) 339-1451

 

12-7pm

12-7 pm

12-7pm

12-7pm

12-7pm

 

Arkville Bread & Breakfast

Breakfast and brunch restaurant

43285 State Hwy 28, Arkville (845) 586-1122

7am-2pm

 

7am-2pm

7am-2pm

7am-2pm

7am-2pm

7am-1pm

Binnekill

Focus on German-Swiss cuisine

746 Main Street, Margaretville (845) 586-4884

     

4-8pm

4-8pm

1-8pm

1-8pm

Brothers Pizza

Handmade pizza with great reviews

43263 NY 28, Arkville (845) 586-6556

11-7pm

11-5pm

11-7pm

11-7pm

11-7pm

11-6pm

 

Bun N Cone

Retro eatery, kid friendly, burgers, fries, subs, wraps, ice cream

86 Bridge Street Margaretville (845) 586-4440

7-8pm

7-8pm

7-8pm

7-8pm

7-8pm

7-8pm

7-8pm

Cafe Marguerite

French bakery/bistro


746 Main St, Margaretville (718) 484-2121

8am - 2pm

     

8am - 3pm

8am - 3pm

8am - 3pm

Chappies

Artisinal pizzas, sandwiches, steaks, seafood

53535 State Highway 30, Roxbury (607) 326-7020

5-8pm

5-8pm

5-8pm

5-8pm

5-9pm

11-9pm

11-8pm

Colonial Inn

Funky Victorian with Saturday-night buffet

305 Main St, Pine Hill (845) 854-5577

         

5:30-9pm

 

Dana's Place

Pub fare plus


103 Main St, Andes (845)676-6110

2-9pm

2-9pm

 

2-9pm

2-9pm

2-9pm

2-9pm

Dragonfly55 Epicurean

Epicurean coffee bistro

55 Main Street, Andes (845) 676-3322

8-2pm

8-2pm

   

8-3pm

8-3pm

8-3pm

Folsom Provisions

Handmade bagels, signature sandwiches, cold-press juices, smoothies

45278 Rt 30, Margaretville

8-2pm

8-2pm

8-2pm

8-2pm

8-2pm

   

Goatie Whites

American restaurant, pizzeria, ice-cream parlor

46 Depot St, Fleischmanns (845) 254-3005

   

4-9pm

4-9pm

4-9pm

12-9pm

12-9pm

Hanah Mountain Resort And Country Club

 

576 W Hubbell Hill Rd, Margaretville (845) 586-4849

     

4-7:30pm

5-8:30pm

5-8:30pm

 

La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Mexican

966 Main St, Fleischmanns (845) 254-4966

4-10pm

4-10pm

   

4-10pm

4-10pm

4-10pm

Ming Moon

Chinese

684 Main St, Margaretville (845) 586-2188

11-9pm

11-9pm

11-9pm

11-9pm

11-9pm

11-9pm

 

Oakleys

Wood-fired pizza and grill


44681 State Route 28, Arkville (845) 586-3474

     

4-9pm

12-10pm

12-10pm

12-9pm

Picnic

Breakfast and lunch eatery in historic building

75 Bridge Street, Margaretville (845) 586-1919

 


7am- 3pm


7am- 3pm


7am- 3pm


7am- 3pm


7am- 3pm

 

Pine Hill Arms

Family owned American eatery

288 Main Street, Pine Hill

 

5-9pm

5-9pm

5-9pm

5-9pm

5-9pm

 

Rosalino's Diner

Small-town diner

85 Main, Andes, NY (845) 676-4500

   

7am- 2pm

7am- 2pm

7am- 3pm

7am- 3pm

7am- 2pm

Russell's General Store

Sandwiches, pies and dry goods

2099 Cty Hwy 6 Bovina Center (607) 832-4242

7-4pm

7-4pm

7-4pm

 

7-6pm

7-6pm

8-2pm

The Andes Hotel

American-style indoor-outdoor dining

110 Main St, Andes (845) 676-4408

 

3-9pm

3-9pm

3-9pm

3-10pm

3-10pm

3-8pm

The Ark Bowl & BBQ

Vintage 60s-era bowling alley with slow-smoked and grilled barbecue menu

42366 State Hwy 28, Arkville (845) 586-2695

     

5-10pm

5-10pm

5-10pm

 

The Fierce Grizzly

Dinner bistro and wine bar

53530 State Hwy 30, Roxbury (845) 901-2351

     

6-10pm

6-10pm

6-10pm

 

The Inn Between

Casual, family-friendly riverside dining

42377 State Highway 28, Margaretville (845) 586-4265

   

4-8:30pm

4-8:30pm

4-9pm

4-89pm

 

The Old Mill

Wholesome, unpretentious comfort food

2318 County Route 41
Roxbury (607) 326-6090

     

5-11pm

5-11pm

5-11pm

5-10pm

The Pub on Main

Local hangout with pub fare

814 Main Street, Margaretville NY

 

4-11pm

4-10pm

2-10pm

2-11pm

12pm-2am

12-10pm

The Village East

Café and tea salon, sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries

1109 Main St. Fleischmanns (917) 618-7590

11-4pm

     

10-4pm

10-4pm

10-4pm

Tito Banditos

Authentic Mexican taco and tequila bar

302 Main Street, Pine Hill (845) 254-3113

     

5-8pm

4-8:30pm

1-8:30pm

1-7pm

Trattoria Locale

Italian

42287 NY-28, Margaretville (845) 464-5305

11:30am- 2:30pm
4-8pm

11:30am- 2:30pm
4-8pm

11:30am- 2:30pm
4-8pm

11:30am- 2:30pm
4-8pm

11:30am- 2:30pm
4-8pm

11:30am- 2:30pm
4-8pm

 

Union Grove Distillery

Craft distillery with pub menu

43311 State Hwy 28, Arkville (607) 287-0208

     

2-7pm

3-9pm

3-9pm

 

Watershed Roxbury

Coffee shop and cafe

53470 State Hwy 30, Roxbury (607) 326-6336

7-6pm

7-6pm

7-6pm

7-6pm

7-6pm

7-6pm

7-12pm

Zadas Bar

Speakeasy-style bar with small bites

850 Main St. Margaretville, zadasbar@gmail.com

   

 

5-8pm

5-10pm

2-10pm

2-7pm

 

 

NEARBY

Chappie’s

53535 Highway 30, Roxbury

607-326-7020

www.chappiesgoodfood.com

Contemporary American. Artisanal pizzas, sandwiches, steaks, seafood. Open seven days.

 

Aegean Flavor

932 Main Street, Fleischmanns

(518) 339-1451

Authentic Greek food, from fried feta to spinach pie, and of course the requisite baklava! Gluten-free wraps available for gyros, souvlaki and falafel sandwiches. Primarily takeout; limited outdoor seating available.

 

Goatie Whites

46 Depot Road, Fleischmanns

(845) 254-3005

Local restauarant, pizzeria and ice-cream parlor. Good selection of homemade fudge, donuts and eclairs, too!

 

The Fierce Grizzly 

53530 Highway 30, Roxbury

(845) 901-2351

www.thefiercegrizzly.com

Newly opened in an 1880s storefront. Open for dinner Thursday-Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m., with wine bar and small plates on Friday and Saturday from 9 to 11 p.m.

 

Ming Moon Kitchen

684 Main Street, Margaretville

(845) 586-2188

This Chinese take-out is typically open late for the Catskills. 

 

Binnekin Tavern

746 Main Street, Margaretville

(845) 586-4884

www.binnekill.com

Billing itself as a "quintessential mountain tavern," the focus here is German-Swiss cuisine. Think locally sourced, rustic comfort food.

 

A BIT FARTHER AFIELD

Peekamoose Restaurant and Tap Room

8373 State Route 28, Big Indian (about 25 minutes south)

(845) 254-6500

www.peekamooserestaurant.com

Contemporary American. Good choice for vegetarians. The cocktails are fire, as the kids say. Reservations are usually at a premium; best to book early in the week if you’re looking for a weekend slot.

 

Tito Banditos

302 Main St, Pine Hill

(845) 254-3113

www.titobanditos.com

Our pick for best local Mexican. Lots of taco choices, and atmosphere to spare. Eclectic margherita offerings from their tequila bar include chayote hibiscus and smoky fig.

 

Phoenicia Diner

State Highway 28, Phoenicia, N.Y.

(607) 538-3006

www.phoeniciadiner.com

Hip vibe and lots of stick-to-your-ribs comfort food that’s a modern take on old favorites, from the Taco Skillet to avocado toast. Open seven days a week, and often insanely busy. A convenient place to stop coming to or leaving from Edelweiss Cabin. Alternately, consult the Phoenicia Diner cookbook in our clutch of books on the loft desk, and make your own to stay in!

 

Catskills Harvest

27905 State Highway 28, Andes, N.Y.

(845) 676-4550

www.catskills-harvest.com

A locally sourced grocery, restaurant and wine bar. Jazz with dinner on Fridays and Saturdays, and lunch served all today. To bring home, there are cheese boards, cheese towers, local beer and cider, sustainably harvested seafood, Catskills butcher shop.

 

Bull and Garland

760 Main Street, Hobart, N.Y.

(607) 538-3006

www.bullandgarland.com

Established in 2016 by transplanted Londoners, this inviting neighborhood gastropub is located in the “book village” of Hobart. Expect New York State craft beers, creative cocktails, in-season local produce and locally reared meats.

 

RECREATION

SKIING

Most local ski areas are within a 20-30 minute drive from Edelweiss Cabin. Belleayre and Plattekill are the closest.

Belleayre Mountain, www.belleayre.com

Plattekill, www.plattekill.com 

Windham Mountain, www.windhammountain.com

Hunter Mountain, www.huntermtn.com

 

ZIPLINE

New York Zipline Adventure Tours at Hunter Mountain

64 Klein Avenue, Hunter, N.Y.

www.ziplinenewyork.com

518-263-4388

Located at Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, this is the largest zipline canopy tour in North America. Family friendly.

 

TRAIN RIDES

Delaware & Ulster Railroad

43510 State Highway 28, Arkville, N.Y.

(800) 225-4132

www.durr.org

A scenic train ride through the mountains, with a variety of themes and special events. Closed at the start of the 2022 season for track repair, keep an eye on their website for reopening announcement.

 

BIKE RENTALS

Roxbury General 

53587 State Highway 30, Roxbury, N.Y.

(607) 326-6118

www.roxburygeneral.org

Not only can you rent bicycles, but you can also browse a beautifully curated assortment of crafts, gifts and homewares.

 

HORSEBACK RISING

Broken Spoke Stables

874 Narrow Notch Road, Hobart, N.Y.

(607) 538-9651 or text (607) 435-1738

www.brokenspokestables.org

All rides are by reservation only.

 

HIKING

 

TRAIL CONDITIONS

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CatskillsTrailConditions/

 

LOCAL and NEARBY TRAILS

Palmer Hills Trail

Andes

An easy trail trail designed, built and maintained by the Catskill Mountain Club, and located off Route 28 between Margaretville (9 miles) and Andes (2 miles from downtown). Open meadows, homestead and barn ruins, apple orchards, stone walls -- this 3.7 mile trail has it all. Stop in Andes, another picturesque Catskills town, for a well-deserved lunch!

https://catskillmountainclub.org/palmer-hill-trail/

 

Catskills Scenic Trail

Roxbury

This is the trail you glimpse when driving to Grand Gorge from the cabin, with wide lanes and virtually no grade. The trail ends in Stamford, which is quite a distance away, and there are four designated parking areas along the route. Perfect for mountain bike and even horse and carriage, but, like most trails, no ATVs or other unauthorized motor vehicles.

http://catskillscenictrail.org/

 

Plattekill Area Trails

Roxbury

Don't say we didn't warn you: This 2.6-mile trail is considered challenging, with the first half all steep inclines and takes about an hour and a half to complete.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/plattekill-area-trails

 

Tanbark Loop

Phoenicia

Further afield, but an easier go, this two-mile loop that's perfect for those hikers who want a moderate challenge. Labelled as kid friendly, but has some rather steep sections. Requires about an hour and a half to complete.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/tanbark-loop

 

KAYAKING

Susan’s Pleasant Pheasant Farm

1 Bragg Hollow Road, Halcottsville, N.Y.

(607) 326-4266

www.kayakingnewyork.com

Closed for a couple of years thanks to the pandemic, this popular attraction on the shores of lake Wawaka is reopening for the 2022 season. Single and tandem kayaks are available. Less than 10 miles from Edelweiss Cabin.

 

HOT-AIR BALLOONS

Balloon NY

Neahwa Park, 258 Main Street, Oneonta, N.Y.

(607) 435-9839

www.balloonny.com

Flights last about 45 minutes, but plan for three hours for the whole experience, from set-up to travel to the launch site. Oneonta is about an hour from the cabin, and is the closest location for chain stores and eateries, including Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, T.J. Maxx, Panera, Applebee’s, and we could go on …

 

ANTIQUING

Antiques at Rick’s Barn

50061 Route 30, Roxbury, N.Y.

www.ricksbarn.com

A local multi-level antiques store with a particular emphasis on European furniture.

 

Tannersville, New York

On Route 23A, en route to Hunter Mountain, you’ll find several stores selling antiques and vintage clothing. Worth the ride!

 

Hobart Book Village

Main Street, Route 10, Hobart, N.Y.

www.hobartbookvillage.com

This bite-sized town has more than a half-dozen used-bookstores – great for wiling away a sleepy afternoon. It’s a bit of a ride, but through impossibly beautiful Catskills countryside, so who’s complaining?

 

DAY TRIPS

As if there isn’t plenty to do in our corner of the Catskills, there are some very manageable day trips you may want to embark on.

 

Howe Caverns

255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave, NY 12092

The second-most-visited natural attraction in New York State, second only to Niagara Falls, this limestone cave is 156 feet below ground and contains an underground lake named after the goddess Venus. It was discovered in the summer of 1842 when a farmer noticed his cows constantly gathering near some bushes at what turned out to be the cave entrance. Named for that same farmer, Howe Caverns maintains a constant temperature of 52 degrees, so be sure to bring a heavy sweatshirt or jacket for your spelunking adventure.

 

Cooperstown

Of course, Cooperstown is synonymous for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (www.basehall.org). Perhaps slightly less known is the Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum (99 Main St., www.baseballwaxmuseum.com/). 

There’s also the Farmers’ Museum (www.farmersmuseum.org), which depicts 19th-Century farm life. And the Fenimore Art Museum (www.fenimoreartmuseum.org), a world-class collection of folk art located on the banks of Otsego Lake.

 

Kingston Stockade District

Intersection of Wall and John Streets, Kingston, New York

As New York State’s first capital, Kingston is chockablock with history: Its Four Corners (John and Crown streets) is the oldest intersection of colonial-era buildings in the nation. But there’s also plenty of fine dining and shopping, including an impressive array of vintage stores. 

 

Woodbury Commons

498 Red Apple Ct., Central Valley, NY 10917

www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/woodbury-common

We know, we know, it’s counterintuitive to spend a day at the outlets when you’re supposed to be communing with nature. Then again, no bald eagle ever had anything over Missoni at 70 percent off. This five-star shopping experience is a must for those who refuse to pay retail, with a particular focus on clothing and accessories. From Abercrombie & Fitch to Zales, this is one of the largest contiguous outlet centers in the world, with some 220 stores. And don’t forget the food court: We’re partial to the Thai Chicken Crunch bowl at Just Salad.

 

DEPARTURE / CHECKOUT

Check-out time is 2 p.m. Please leave in a timely manner so that we can prepare Edelweiss Cabin for our next guests.

You do not need to remove any linens from the beds. Please leave used towels in the bathrooms.

You are responsible for only two items: dishes and trash.

Please clean up any dishes left around the cabin, place in dishwasher and turn on.

Please place all trash in the black metal bear-proof trash enclosure located on the right-hand side of the driveway as you drive out. Please do not leave any garbage in the cabin. 

If there has been any damage to the cabin, please call us before you check out.