Chalets in Middletown

**NEW to VRBO but have been on other booking platforms since 2021** Elevated into the Mountainside, Crow’s Nest looks out onto a spectacular view of the Catskill Mountain range of Belleayre. Grab a cup of coffee and watch the sunrise from the back deck or bask in the glow of the sunset while relaxing in the hot tub or hammock. This is an incredible place to unwind and take in that fresh mountain air or retreat to one of the many hangout spots in this newly renovated home.Entering Crows Nest you are immediately struck by the open concept and flow of this home. Take a seat by the fire place or plop down into the big leather bean bag chair. The dining room table is perfectly placed to take in the views and watch for hummingbirds as they zip by. Cooking is made easy in this modern designed kitchen and well-stocked with everything you would need.Retreat to the loft upstairs where you can spin your favorite records or pull out a game or puzzle. It’s in the small details that makes this home feel welcoming from the handmade wallpapers to the multitude of books to flip through. Take a dip in the recessed hot tub while gazing at the stars next to a roaring fire, what else could be better?Downstairs there is a light filled room adjacent to the bathroom with a full-size bed. Upstairs is the master bedroom off of the loft where you can drift asleep in the queen size bed. Open the windows to let that cool mountain breeze pass through for a quiet and peaceful sleep. Also did I mention there are over 3 acres to explore with 2 swings that overlook the mountain view along with a hammock located in a shady moss garden amongst wild flowers and pines.HIKES & SKIING & SWIMMING•Bellearye Mountain Ski Center (5 minute drive)•Plattekill Mountain Ski Resort (15 minute drive)•Hunter Mountain Ski Resort (40 minute drive)•Windham Mountain Ski Resort (45 minute drive)•Giant Ledge/Slide Mountain (Big Indian, NY) - best hike in the Catskills with panoramic views of the mountains. Moderate/difficult.•Rochester Hollow (Big Indian, NY) - easy hike that follows a stream, great for kids and family.•Diamond Notch Falls (West Kill, NY) - easy hike and access to water falls•Ashokan Rail Trail (Shokan, NY)- newly paved rail trail around the Ashokan Reservoir, easy hike or ride your bike along the trails •Mine Kill State Park (Gilboa, NY) - hiking, waterfalls, pool access, boat launches, disc golf, fishing, ice skating, sledding, snow mobiling. Please check website for more information. •Kaaterskill Falls (Hunter, NY) - easy hike with an awesome waterfall at the top. Very touristy, but still worth it. •Fleischmanns Park - swim spot in the river located behind the baseball field and playground on Wagner Ave. •Belleayre Beach (Pine Hill, NY) - Various activities including swimming, hiking, boat rentals, fishing, sun chair rentals etc. There is a fee to enter, please check out their website for more information. •Alder Lake (Hardenburgh, NY) - Secluded lake with mountain views for swimming or canoeing•Big/Little Pond (Andes, NY) - Big Pond is good for canoeing or swimming with a little beachy area at the beginning. Little Pond you can camp at and swim, but you have to pay to get in. LOCAL FOOD & BREWERIES & OTHER FUN STUFF• Doolittle's Coffee (Fleischmanns, NY) • Print House (Fleischmanns, NY)• Oda Wine Bar (Margaretville)• Rae's (Margaretville, NY)• Folsom Point Provisions (Margaretville, NY)• Peekamoose (Big Indian, NY)• Urban Cowboy : The Lodge (Big Indian, NY)• Dandelion Restaurant (Eastwind Hotel, Big Indian, NY)• Phoenicia Diner (Phoenicia, NY)• Shandaken Inn Restaurant (Shandaken, NY)• The Pines (Mt. Tremper)• Brushlands (Bovina, NY)• Russells (Bovina, NY)• Silvia's (Woodstock)• Wayside Cider (Andes, NY)• Union Grove Distillery (Arkville, NY)• Goatie Whites for ice cream and food (Fleischmanns, NY)• East Wind/Dandelion Restaurant (Big Indian, NY)• Hanah Mountain Golf Club (Margaretville, NY)• The Ark Bowl & BBQ (Arkville, NY)• Worlds Largest Kaleidoscope ( Emmerson Resort & Spa, Mt. Tremper, NY)Other things to note-No weddings/ events allowed-Up to 2 well trained dogs (no cats/ other animals)- Our home is located in a small rural town in the heart of the Catskills which lends itself to the excellent hiking, skiing, and views. You will not find a Starbucks nearby! The closest large grocery store is a 12 min drive to Margaretville.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).Up to 2 well trained dogs (no cats/ other animals).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.