NEW: Streamside by Callicoon: Hot Tub, Sauna & Gym
Hemlock House is the ultimate retreat for large group gatherings — a spacious, amenity-packed home where everyone has room to spread out, unwind, and reconnect. Whether your group is here for outdoor adventure, a slow weekend of good food and good company, or something in between, Hemlock House is your home base in the Western Catskills.
KEY FEATURES:
Sleeps 14 in 6 bedrooms 3 full bathrooms + powder room 9-person hot tub 6-person extra-wide barrel sauna Custom fire pit and deck with string lights Private 2.5-acre wooded setting with flat lawn for games Stream with historic stone bridge on the property Home gym with NordicTrack treadmill, free weights & more Finished basement with pool table, ping pong & movie room Indoor wood stove High-speed WiFi and 3 smart TVs Indoor and outdoor games Family-friendly (pack and play, high chair, baby gate) Dog-friendly 6 minutes to Callicoon; easy access to hiking, fly fishing & more *Of note, cell service at the house is spotty, but wifi-enabled calling/texting work very well
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✦ MAIN LIVING AREA ✦
The heart of the home is a generous open living space designed for big groups. Gather around the wood stove on cool evenings (firewood and fire starters provided), put a record on, and settle in. A cozy reading nook houses our Honor Library — find something you love and take it home if you don't finish it. Step outside to the screened-in deck with a dining table, perfect for morning coffee or evening meals in the fresh air.
Highlights: Living room with smart TV & record player Wood stove with firewood provided Reading nook Screened-in deck with dining table
✦ KITCHEN & DINING ✦
A well-equipped kitchen with a large island and bar seating makes cooking for a crowd easy. Gather around the dining table for family-style meals, or keep it casual. A full range of cookware, dinnerware, and appliances is at your disposal.
Highlights: Large island with bar stools Full range of appliances, cookware & dinnerware Drip coffee maker and French press The following essentials are provided: salt/pepper, olive oil, new sponge, dish soap, paper towels, dishwasher pods (Coffee grounds not provided)
✦ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS ✦
Main Floor: Queen bedroom Twin bedroom (two twin beds) Full bathroom with tub/shower combo and double sinks Half bathroom near the kitchen
Second Floor: Queen bedroom Bunk room (two sets of bunk beds) Full bathroom with tub/shower combo
Finished Lower Level: Two king bedrooms (one with a desk and smart TV) Full bathroom with tub/shower combo *Please note, the basement is not air conditioned. It is largely subterranean, however, which keeps it from getting very hot.*
All bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap from Public Goods — a brand committed to sustainability and natural ingredients.
✦ OUTDOOR LIVING ✦
Set on 2.5 private acres of wooded land, the outdoor space is where Hemlock House truly shines. Hankins Creek runs along the lower edge of the property, crossed by a beautiful historic stone footbridge — pull up a chair and read to the sound of moving water, or cast a line in one of the best fly fishing regions in the country.
Highlights: 9-person hot tub 6-person extra-wide barrel sauna Fire pit with Adirondack chairs and firewood provided String lights for the perfect evening atmosphere Flat lawn with cornhole, Jenga & Connect Four Gas grill Yard is not fenced — please keep this in mind for dogs
✦ HOME GYM ✦
No need to put your routine on pause. The basement gym has everything you need to stay active.
Highlights: NordicTrack treadmill with iFit subscription (guided workouts, strength, yoga — the swivel screen does it all) Dumbbells up to 50 lbs Yoga mats, blocks & resistance bands Bluetooth speaker
✦ FAMILY-FRIENDLY ✦
Blackout curtains in every bedroom Pack and play with sheets, mattress protector & optional padded cover (for children over age one) High chair and kids' dinnerware Baby gate at top of main staircase Large capacity washer and dryer with laundry pods provided
✦ EXPLORE THE WESTERN CATSKILLS ✦
Hemlock House puts you at the center of one of the most scenic and charming corners of New York. Six minutes down the road, the village of Callicoon offers shops, restaurants, a historic movie theater, a cidery, and a brewery. From there, a scenic drive connects you to everything the region has to offer.
Fly Fishing — Book a guided trip with Dette Flies in Livingston Manor, the oldest family-run fly shop in the world
Hiking — Riverside strolls along the Delaware minutes away; nearby trails include Tusten Mountain (3-mile loop with valley views) and Jensen's Ledges (scenic river cliffs)
Bethel Woods — Live concerts and the Woodstock Museum (30 min)
Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery (9 min)
North Branch Cider Mill (18 min)
Lander's River Trips — Float the Delaware River (15 min)