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Family-friendly holiday home with Hot tub and fitness centre

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Nestled in a century-old Methodist Church, Mcbrides offers a unique retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. The game room keeps everyone entertained late into the night, while the hot tub provides relaxation after a long day on the slopes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY

THE MCBRIDES RESTORED THIS CENTURY OLD METHODIST CHURCH TO BE A PRIVATE GETAWAY FOR YEAR ROUND ENJOYMENT OF ALL SPORTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND STRUCTURE THAT YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH , KEEPING THE WHOLE FAMILY ENTERTAINED DURING YOUR STAY , THE GAME ROOM KEEPS EVERONE PLAYING WELL INTO THE NIGHT ,THE HOT TUB IS JUST WHAT YOU NEED AFTER A LONG SKI DAY,THE DECK OR LARGE DINING ROOM IS PERFECT FOR A BIG FAMILY MEAL,THEN PICK A MOVIE AND RETIRE TO THE THEATERABOVE ALL ENJOY

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside Only

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside Only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Looking FOR A Heavenly Getaway Arkville
Looking FOR A Heavenly Getaway Private vacation home
Looking FOR A Heavenly Getaway Private vacation home Arkville

About the area

Located in Arkville, this vacation home is in the mountains. Delaware & Ulster Railroad and Andes Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pine Hill Community Center and Ski Bobcat. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Arkville, NY

What's nearby

  • Got to see this waterfall from both the top and the bottom! Kaaterskill Falls is easily reached by a short hike from the road, and a bit more adventurous climbing and #hiking will get you to the pool between the upper and lower falls (pictured here)! #bestof5
    Catskill State Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • #TroveOnTuesday if you are looking a unique place to stay and get away from it all- check out the Roxbury Motel in Roxbury, NY. Deep in the Catskills, this wacky in a great way hotel features individual rooms with a far out theme. We stayed in “Mary Ann’s Creampie” based on everyone’s favorite brunette from Gilligans Island (and our guess is the double entendre isn’t an accident). Big thumbs up
    East Branch Delaware River
    1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Taken from ski lift.
    Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
    10 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Delaware & Ulster Railroad
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Union Grove Distillery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • Waffle Cabin
    10 min drive
  • Sunset Lodge
  • Cafe Mornings
    5 min walk
  • Folsom Point Provisions
    5 min drive
  • Café Marguerite
    3 min drive

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LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eli Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was outstanding! The house was prestige, plenty of space, tons of entertainment, amazing location, and the best host ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing place!

If you want a unique place for the whole family this is your place to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

linda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ms

Very nice stay. Warm and cozy despite freezing weather. Host was incredibly attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and Unique Getaway

We were looking for a change of scenery for a family holiday getaway and the McBride house definitely helped us achieve that. Our host was very accommodating and extremely responsive, and we had a fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in an interesting home

William was an excellent host there to help out in anyway and ensuring we had everything we need. The home is such an interesting place and has is much to do in the game room and to see in all of the antiques spread through out the house. The kids especially enjoyed the hot tub and game room. Amazing to stay in an old church from the 1800s we had so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you like historic buildings, this is a great place. Fascinating layout and property is full of history. Game room is a great twist and Bill is a wonderful host. We stayed for a wedding at nearby Spillian venue and it worked great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and unique!

We had a lovely time. The location to several very good restaurants and to skiing as perfect. The game room and hot tub kept the kids busy for hours and off of their electronics. Bill is a great host, we highly recommen, and plan to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leaf peeking

Wonderful place very fun and eccentric. Definitely go back, beautiful mountains,Lots of things to do in the house, Hot tub, pool table, air hockey, and more The host was amazing. Helped us find a beautiful waterfall to go visit. Lots of fun !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jhennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family with Teenagers

Very farm/ old fashion decoration which we loved. House is just great for Families that have teenagers. A lot of entertainment in the house and around the neighborhood. Close to Mountain and shops. Kinda upset with the heating but we didn’t mind wearing some extra clothing. Very good communication with the Landlord in every aspect. Will come back and stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find and super family friendly

My family of 8 stayed at this location. Everything about it was easy. The accommodations were great and everything was nicely appointed. Bill, who is the owner, is a great guy and made sure everything was ready for our arrival, including a warm and toasty home. We stayed to ski Belleayre and it’s couldn’t have been better with a less than 10 minute ride. Highly recommend if your are staying with a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday ski weekend

Our multi- generational family had a wonderful time at the Heavenly Getaway! It was quirky and full of curiosities and lots of entertainment- pool table, football, air hockey, and a large movie projector! And a hot tub! Large dining room to accommodate all of us for breakfast or dinner! And our host was very communicative and checked in with us each day! A good time was had by all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need

Great place -- very comfy with a lot of different rooms and amenities. While my wife and I had the run of the whole place, it was way more room than we needed -- place is perfect for a families or couples travelling together. Hot tub, game room (it was so cold we spent a lot of time here!), dining room, living room with pellet stove, "theater room" off the hot tub with a projection white screen, back deck with gas grill. Guests really have a lot of control over the experience depending on what rooms you want to use-- thermostats in every room, electric stoves in most, and the pellet stove in the living room. Proprietor was very solicitous about making sure we had everything we needed and things worked properly. Arkville's a great location -- right off 28, you can shoot down the highway to a lot of different towns with their own amenities and things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

My friends and I had the best time at the Heavenly Getaway, Mcbride House. Pictures do not do it justice. We enjoyed exploring the house from the antiques to the game room. Plenty of space for all of us. Spotless and comfortable. Sitting outside at the end of our day on the porch looking at the stars was so relaxing. I cannot say enough about the host Bill. He had turned on the ac prior to our arrival so it was nice and cool upon our arrival. And had stocked the freezer with some ice.He so receptive to my numerous questions regarding restaurants, activities, live music etc. He even checked in each day to make sure we had an awesome time and ask if we needed anything, He truly wants his guests to have the best experience, and we did! We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique to say the least!

This house is so unique and eclectic! The kids had fun exploring all the antique phones and record players as well as finding their way around the house through all the doors and rooms. The game room was a lot of fun. The host was so communicative and friendly! He made sure we were ok and warm the whole time (which we were) I was very impressed. Now, keep in mind that this is Upstate NY. The houses are old and rustic so you need to expect that the pipes take more time to warm up the plumbing may leak a bit. But the showers were great and the drinking water was fabulous. The whole house had a lot going on but it was very very clean. However, I think this house is best matched to preteens and parents. There is very little privacy and the top bed room is up very narrow and steep spiral stairs. The bathrooms are on the bottom floor so getting up in the middle of the night will be tricky for toddler parents and seniors. Just plan for those folks to stay in the 2 room on the first floor. Save the loft for the teens. The house itself is 5 minutes from Skiing and a cute little downtown area.. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Special Place

This "Home" is quite unique, indoor hot tub which the kids loved, as well as the game room upstairs which all enjoyed. A well stocked kitchen and ample bedding for 10 made our weekend Family Reunion stay fantastic. We will look forward to renting again for the next one. Communication from the owner was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamm C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Church

Always an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for big groups

Great spot for a large group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kamm C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Weekend

Amazing weekend with everything we could ask for. The building was warm when we got there and everything was cozy. We definitely will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in the Catskills

My group had a great experience staying in this house. The house was very roomy and decorated nicely. We ended up using the game room whenever we had down time back at the house. Communication with the owner was also very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Tre C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good value, lots of character

Unique property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay in Arkville

Very cool building in a quaint town. Host was awesome and helpful with great "things to do" suggestions and accomodating. Amazing rental for a young family/group. Spiral stairs a challenge for seniors and a broad shouldered guy. Neat if you want the place to tell a story!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly Getaway

This place is amazing. Great for adults and children. The game room (the loft) was great entertainment for everyone. Great location. The host was very helpful when I had a problem with the pellet stove, my own doing. Great host, very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult getaway

Property is unique and quaint. With themed rooms throughout, we always had something different to do or try. And as a bonus, bill offered a covered porch to keep Motorcycles dry! Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alina W., Somerville NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Pandemic Destination

What a great pandemic destination! Our family of 4 had a great week in Arkville. The house is so interesting and we were never bored with the game room, hot tub and all the nature available to us. The owner was very attentive and sent several good activity suggestions. Overall, the scene of a great getaway!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Place

We enjoyed our 11 day stay here. This is a clean, comfortable, quiet and unusual home. There’s a great back porch and open dining room. Big kitchen. Wi-fi is excellent, though Verizon service was weak. Good landlord.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020