The property manager did everything he could to make our stay comfortable, but the property was just not ready.

The chef's kitchen was not well equipped, the spectacular double oven Garland stove didn't actually work. The heated pool was only occasionally heated, and started draining at one point. But the most stunning disappointment was the smell. Clearly the owner is a pet-lover (you can see all the dog beds in the interior photos), and the hair, the smell of pets, and the smell of curry powder, was overwhelming. We spent the first entire day of our vacation cleaning, including an hour on the gas grill (important, because the stove wasn't working). We spent the second day with the property manager trying to get the pool to work (apparently, the people before us had fiddled with the controls in a really bad way). It worked for a while, and then stopped later. Eventually we were able to clean the house pretty well, and air it out, but if anyone in your group is really allergic to pet hair that could be a big deal.

This could be a really nice place. The property manager really pulled out all the stops to do what he could, and we really appreciated that. Just about everything that went wrong for us could be completely fixed by now ... certainly before we'd go back we'd call the manager and make sure those things are ready.

The setting for this cabin is absolutely gorgeous. The location is "just right" for Saugerties and Woodstock ... and both of those towns are terrific fun. The deck was wonderful. We were a bit surprised that the pool is an above-ground pool (from the pictures it looks much more built in than it really is), but still ... that decking is built right up to the pool so it works out great. And that fireplace is just beautiful. Bottom line: There's a *lot* to like about this cabin. But be cautious, and check with the manager before renting.

Hope this helps!