The Kaaterskill — Hotel in Town of Catskill

We booked 1 night in at The Kaaterskill in the middle of May, looking forward to spending a weekend away from the city in a remote and quiet location.||The location was as expected, remote and scenic. However, the room was a total disappointment for us. ||First of all, the water: it stinks of sulfur so badly that you don't want to even wash your hands with it. We had to take a shower after a long hike and it was awful, as the water kept stinking even after we let it run for a bit. Shortly after even the bedroom was full of the sulfur stench. There is also a jacuzzi in the bathroom that we would have loved to use, but who wants to take a stinky bath? We had to use bottled water to brush our teeth and wash our face since we did not want any of that putrid water in our mouth.||We went on a cold weekend and yet the AC was always on. The thermostat was broken so there was no way to adjust the temperature or just turn it off; when the sun went down, we simply froze in the room. ||We would have even been ok with the uncomfortable temperature and the awfully stinky water but the cherry on top was that our bedroom was side by side with the mechanical room with the AC compressor. The machine was so loud that the wall between the two rooms vibrates constantly. Since we escaped the city to get away from noise, to get to such a remote location and having to listen to a compressor all night long was like a sad joke. ||We called the management, as they are not on site, and asked if they could move us to a different room. They told us that there were no other rooms available (maybe it was true but we really did not see that many other people), that they could do nothing for the AC compressor and temperature, and to just start the fireplace to warm up. There was no fire starter of any kind and no place nearby to buy any, so we just kept being cold.||As soon as the morning came, we left as quickly as possible and we were so glad we had only booked for one night.||Overall, we thought it was a rip off, as the price was high and absurd for what we got. Maybe if you go there and you get a different, quiet room, on a warm weekend and you are lucky enough that the water does not stink anymore, you can have a nice stay. It was not the...

I was hesitant because of the negative reviews and higher price than similar places in the area but I am very glad I ended up staying here for the weekend! Definitely know what you're getting into - there's a number to call which we didn't need to use but otherwise there aren't really any staff on the property. No cleaners or food service either. The room is lovely - very cozy. Comfortable bed, dead quiet at night. Very spacious and nicely decorated in general, with a cute patio for watching the scenery in the morning. And the animals are the best part!! We brought carrots, apples, wafer cookies and basically spent the whole weekend mostly hanging out with them and going on hikes around the property. Make sure to bring shoes you can walk through mud in! Unfortunately you can't ride the horses but I still enjoyed spending time with them.|||| The fireplace is a great addition - we would get takeout and just eat in front of it every night. TV has a Roku so you can watch Netflix and the other streaming service without any additional devices. Wifi seemed fast, although we didn't use it much. The Jacuzzi is amazing, and there is a kitchenette separate from everything with a microwave, fridge and utensils. It's definitely removed from civilization (which is the charm here!) - there's a Walmart a 15-20 minute drive away but otherwise I would try to sort out dinner plans early and bring what you'll need with you. ||||The only things I did not like was the water - it does smell strong of sulfur as others have noted. It was fine after running a tap for a good 3-5 minutes so I just took baths instead of shower but it was still annoying when I had to wash my face, brush my teeth etc. Bring some fresh water with you because I definitely wouldn't drink the tap here. Oh also the fireplace does not light with the wood and starter they provided - we had to get some lighter fluid separately to...

My husband and I got married at The Kaaterskill Inn under the October 2022 full moon, and it was a dream come true. The venue was exactly what we were looking for - something unique, surrounded by nature, where we could create a surreal, magical experience. On our first visit, we were greeted by their flock of ducks and I immediately knew this was the place for us. Tammy and Alex worked closely with us to help bring our wedding vision to life. They care deeply about their couples and went above and beyond to help make our wedding happen. The Kaaterskill is a magical place - my husband and I stayed in the house on the property for three nights. The rooms were cozy and inviting, and we loved spending time there. We even held our rehearsal dinner on the back patio of the house on the property the night before the wedding, and it was absolutely beautiful. I definitely recommend staying in the house for your wedding! We held our ceremony at a clearing in the woods by the apple tree, and it felt like something out of a dream. Cocktails and the reception were held in the barn, which is a beautiful space. As the night went on, our guests enjoyed gathering around the nearby bonfire to warm up. Our guests also loved interacting with the animals- they were definitely a highlight! The day after the wedding, my husband and I were able to take our time walking around the property and reflecting on the joy and magic of our wedding. Tammy and Alex are a dream team, and I cannot recommend The Kaaterskill enough! Our guests are still talking about how unique, beautiful, and magical our wedding was. We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to celebrate our...