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LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY

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4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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 and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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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

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

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 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 neighborhood

Map
Arkville, NY

What's nearby

  • Delaware & Ulster Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Branch Delaware River - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Catskill Mountains - 15 min drive - 18.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Marguerite - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Locale - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arkville Bread & Breakfast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oakley's Place - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Village East - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY located?

This family-friendly Arkville vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Delaware & Ulster Railroad and Catskill State Park. East Branch Delaware River is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kamm C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Church
Always an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Faye F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth j.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Suzi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kamm C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Allen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bradley K., Staunton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base for fishing the Catskills
Heavenly Getaway is a great place for a larger group. It was great home base for fly fishing across the Catskills. Arkville is a wonderful sleepy little town with Margaretville next door. Everything you need and nothing you do not want. The game room was a great days end entertainment for our group of ages of 14 to 65. The Esopus is 20 minutes away. The Beaverkill & Willowemoc is 45-55 minutes away in Roscoe.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family skiing trip
This house was perfect for our family getaway! It had all the accommodations we were looking for and only 5 minutes from the mountain. Pictures do not do it justice! The interior design blew us away with all of the antique decor. The kids had a blast in the game room and movie theater. The host Bill was so accommodating and helpful he made our stay 10 times better!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Priscilla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really special place to stay
We had a wonderful time staying at the Church House. Our kids loved it, especially because of all the entertainment provided in the upper loft with all they could play with…pool table/air hockey/fussball/poker/video games/darts, you name it! Bill is an exceptionally attentive host always checking in to make sure all is ok. Downside- it was a particularly cold weekend and some of the rooms were very chilly at night. Pellet stove helped but needs attention every 6 hrs or goes out- so a broken sleep…but kind of fun in a sense, taking us back to the old days, when things weren’t so convenient. I’m sure my kids would be happy to visit again though!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy K., Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for ski weekend getaway
This house is quirky but fun, and perfect for lots of friends/family to stay together. I just got back from staying in this converted Church w/my husband, two kids and dog. My brother and his family also stayed (three kids, wife and dog). There was pleanty of room to spread out, but there was also a large dinning room to have meals together. The loft has an amazing game room, which kept the kids (ages 3-12) entertained. The house is a 10 minute drive from Belleyre Mountain. The owner was very responsive and super sweet. He stopped by to check up on us, and he told us we could stay past check out if we wanted to continue skiing. Overall it was a perfect weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very unique and fun
We went with two families for a fun ski weekend. It was a very unique old church property and the game room was huge and entertaining for all. It's the kind of place that's great for a group that is willing to pile into various spaces, loves antiques and unique themed decorations, and is easy going about small things like uneven heating. The owners support and responsiveness was absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
We had a great weekend!! Our host was very responsive, he would get back to me within 30 minutes. I would absolutely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time!
Had a great time at this house. House is filled with a myriad of things to keep kids and adults entertained. House is close to skiing and hiking. We were able to have an air hockey and pool tournament at night. Great big screen for the football game. We were able to walk to the Union Grove Distillery and a small grocery store. Plenty of room for big groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is very interesting and in a great location for skiing, but-
This property was quirky and in a great location for skiing. We did not find it to be a good fit for us given the ages of our kids (5-9), and we were really cold the first of our two nights. The pellet stove jammed, and we followed instructions to contact the owner, which was at 8pm. We texted and called, and despite his excellent responsiveness leading up to our trip, we did not hear back until the following morning. My husband and I were sleeping in the game loft under 4 blankets, and we carried a space heater from the first floor up the narrow winding staircase. We also didn’t have an easy common area to sit together because of the layout of the house which had many doors, and the sitting area downstairs required walking through the master bedroom or walking through the unheated foyer (it was 18 degrees at night during our stay). The game room, while a great feature, was quite dark, and many of the lights throughout the house had switches in the downstairs foyer. It was inconvenient to go down the winding staircase at night to turn off the nights before going to sleep. We expect that for families with older kids (or one big family) the property would be more comfortable. Also, the shower leaked into the master bedroom, and the sink in the second bathroom was leaky. We read many great reviews of this property prior to booking, but it was not for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn J., Croton on Hudson New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool renovated church
This was a very cool place to stay! The game room was great for both the older adults and the young adults. The spiral staircases are a bit hard to navigate for older people (imo) (and my dog).The wi-if was great- I did have to work 2 of the days there. If you are looking for an eclectic place to stay- this is it. Had the temperature not been well below freezing a few of the days, we could have utilized the hot tub and screening room more. When he says it’s drafty- believe him!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

J.B. L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. A lot fun for teenagers.
We enjoyed our visit - probably not the best place for smaill children (spiral staircases). The fire places and pellet stove kept us plenty warm. The kitchen needs a few more basics like more glasses, bowls, measuring cups and measuring spoons. For a group of 9 we ran out of silverware often. Wi-fi and all the TVs worked well. The game room was wonderful for the over 10 year olds. The owner was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sydney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Successful weekend!
This quirky house very much served its purpose as a place to stay and have fun before and after a Catskills soccer tournament. Williams was very responsive, kind and helpful. Only downside is the towns Fire Bell sounding in the middle of the night - gave us quite a scare as we didn’t know to expect it. But the property and owner themselves were great 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022