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Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ulster Park, NY
  • Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
  • Ulster Performing Arts Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Culinary Institute of America
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ulster Park

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find El Paso Winery and Walnut Beach. Flint Beach and Esopus Meadows Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ulster Performing Arts Center - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Kingston Rondout Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Kingston Point Beach - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Mohonk Lake - 32 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Culinary Institute of America - 35 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Poughkeepsie Station - 28 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montauk Catch Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Truss and Trestle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Darlings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blackbird Infoshop & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Bar And Bistro - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!!

Just 1hour and 20 min from the GWB Come enjoy this beautiful spacious home great for gathering friends and family.

Complete Chefs kitchen with two refrigerators, and two dishwashers. A gas range and electric cooktop.
Our Dinning room seats 20 + people and there is additional seating off to the left.

Amazing two way Fireplace and relaxed seating on the opposite side of the living room wall. Come for a small family getaway or a larger group retreat.

One of our favorite spaces at The Jewel House are the covered porches (equipped with outdoor lights and over head outdoor ceiling fans).
Or sitting outside by the fire & a huge open space great for looking up at the night sky perfect for stargazing.

We are happy to host small events (fees apply- inquire via email added on site)

We are so close to so many great spots yet far enough from the hustle and bustle of the city that you truly feel away from it all.

Almost every single room has a private bathroom, which makes having a small retreat or getaway even more seamless.
Enjoy our comfy living room and sit by our indoor double sided fire place. We also have a few game tables to play board games and card games.

We have access and availability to chefs who can host your group (for add'l fees) and we are happy to discuss hosting small events at "The Jewel House Retreat".

There is even a coat check closet near our entrance to hold personal items for people visiting for the day.


Looking for a great walking or hiking spot that leads to serene views. We recommend Lake Minnewaska and the Walk over the Hudson bridge, both just a short car ride away.

We are excited to share this space with you and hope you grow to Love it as much as we do.



please list the correct amount of people as there is a pp/pn fee after a certain number of people. (As listed in the booking details)

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

There is absolutely NO SMOKING or DRUGS INSIDE OUR PROPERTY. If we find that you have been smoking there will be a fee applied of $500 for cleaning
Only the people listed on the booking/arranged before hand are allowed on the property, we strictly enforce this rule. You will forfeit your stay.
All trash and Recycling must be taken out (renters who leave trash inside or outside on the grounds will be charged an add'l cleaning fee)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.6 mi (12-min drive) from Walnut Beach and 5 mi (13-min drive) from Flint Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! to downtown Ulster Park?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Ulster Park.

Oversized Country house, Quiet Retreat & Gathering space ~NEW !!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property offered a great locale for our mini family reunion of ten people, ranging in age from 11 months to 79 years. The kitchen is massive, and very well equipped for a large gathering. But there are enough bedrooms and bathrooms to ensure plenty of privacy when desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Perfect house for a large gathering. Beautiful kitchen, dining room, living room, and deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashwani B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property, with a history too.

It’s a peaceful getaway that you deserve over a long weekend with family. This is a huge and well maintained, considering that it was built in 1920s. When we are staying, we also get to know that this was also a speakeasy during the time of probation.Will recommend for sure. Great hosts as well, they took care of all the communication prior, during and after the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Indian Land, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a family reunion with seventeen adults and two children, and the house worked wonderfully. The place provided the right number of bedrooms and beds. The common spaces provided ample room for visiting, game playing and meals. Also, we had a great final dinner at the large table on the front porch followed by smores at the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of space for family and friends to gather
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay here!!!

We had 8 adults, 6 kids and a few dogs. The house could not have been more perfect for the 4 families, 2 teen girls, 1 teen boy and the little kids too. There was more than enough space, bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone! The kitchen is heart of the home and there was more than enough space for all of us to cook, clean and hangout together without being in top of each other. We got lucky with amazing weather and spent our nights by the fire pit playing outside. The kids loved playing ping pong. The hosts sent a wonderful list of places to eat and things to do before we came and we got to explore and enjoy sites outside the house and then come home and relax in this beautiful space. We had the most incredible time at the Jewel House and are so grateful to have made lifetime memories here. We can’t wait to come back again!!! Thank you for your quick responses to us and for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohanish, Chapel Hill

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful reunion event for about 15 people. This large house with many bedrooms and common spaces was perfect! Highly recommend. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a group visit

The home is just as described. Kitchen was large, allowing lots of space for multiple people to work at the same time. The dining room provided more than enough space to play games and eat at the tables. The living room is one of the coziest I've encountered at rental house. It has lots of soft seating and a fireplace.We brought some of our own kitchen supplies along(serving spoons) and were glad to have them. The second floor bedrooms all have en suite bathrooms while there is one bathroom on the first floor for the 2 bedrooms there as well as the basement.I would definitely return to this rental in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim 642072 K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Thanksgiving

Large clean house. Great for families. Toys for inside and out. Huge, well stocked kitchen. Very large dining table. Responsive host. Had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy R., Boerne, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall stay

Very comfortable and clean house that accommodated the 20 of us well. Upstairs rooms all have adjoining bathrooms. However there is no bathroom in the basement or in the bedroom above the game room. Since the closest available bathroom was on the first floor these bedrooms were somewhat inconvenient. Otherwise we had a very enjoyable stay with lovely outdoor space and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Connor N.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Weekend

The house was perfect for our large group, with plenty of space and great amenities. The spacious rooms and bathrooms in most bedroom were convenient for a group of 15 adults, and having a well-stocked kitchen made it easy to prepare meals for everyone. The yard and oversized front porch made the house even more enjoyable, providing the perfect setting for both daytime relaxation and evening gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great house for a big group!

My extended family of 13 adults and 1 baby really enjoyed our long weekend at the Jewell house. Everything was clean and comfortable. The huge kitchen, dining room and covered porch allowed us all to be together without feeling crowded. The area is beautiful and we enjoyed hiking in the nearby parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Anniversary Trip

The property was gorgeous, and a perfect fit for the 14 of us (plus a couple of dogs)! The bedrooms were perfect, with multiple A/C zones, and the common spaces were awesome. The chef's kitchen was unbelievable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Love This Place

This was our second family weekend at Jewel House and it did not disappoint! The big well stocked kitchen makes meal time prep and clean up easy and it has plenty of beds & baths for our group of 17. The front porch is a great place to relax and enjoy time catching up and we especially enjoyed our evening spent around the backyard fire pit. It's private and peaceful, just what we were looking for. The host was quick to respond to text messages when we found a small issue at check in that was quickly resolved. We're looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Reunion

We really enjoyed our stay! We had a large group of 24 friends, and the house met all of our needs. It was very clean, had enough bedrooms for everyone, and a large dining table that accommodated everyone for big dinners. We spent a lot of time throughout the weekend outside playing lawn games and sitting by the fire. The place was close enough to grab amenities or go to a grocery store, but off the beaten path and quiet. It was exactly what was listed and made for a where enjoyable time. Would recommend this place for a large gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, wonderful hosts...

My family of 17 stayed at Jewel house for the 2023 edition of our annual family reunion. Our hosts were very responsive to a couple of small issues we had when we first arrived, and the house was a "perfect fit" for our stay. I would highly recommend Jewel house for any large groups that are looking for a warm and cozy location for a large group event.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th Birthday Weekend

The Jewel House was perfect for 16 friends that know each other for 50 years to celebrate our 60th birthdays! The house was amazing, especially the kitchen! We had a fabulous time hiking in the area and spending time in the cozy living room. We highly recommend the Jewel House!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy T., Califon, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Country Getaway

The home and grounds are fabulous. The location is beautiful. Perfect for large groups, clean, comfortable, well-equipped and super spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway with Cycling Friends

The house worked beautifully for our group of 14 adults. We were out and about most of the time (cycling, hiking, sight-seeing, visiting historic sites), but loved gathering on the fabulous front porch as well as group dinners in the enormous dinning room.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Plenty of Room

We were a group of 16, four siblings with our mostly adult kids and a few significant others. We get together every summer for a reunion weekend and were thrilled to find a house big enough to hold all of us. The biggest plus to this house is that almost all bedrooms have a private bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for meals and having two dishwashers and two refrigerators was a great help. We enjoyed spending time on the big front porch and took advantage of the fire pit in the back yard on our last night. My only feedback would be about the twin beds. Everyone who had a queen or king bed had a very comfortable bed but the same could not be said about the twins. They seem to be intended more for small children and our 20 somethings would have preferred mattresses that were a little softer. That being said, everyone loved the house, the secluded location where we had plenty of room to enjoy ourselves and most of all that we were all together under the same roof. We are definitely planning a return trip to the Jewel House!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for family gatherings

Our family and guests were very happy with the house and property. Bedrooms were large, lots of room to spread out in living and dining rooms; and deep covered front porch with large table was great. Owner was easy to work with and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas get-together

The Jewel House gave my extended family a great weekend together. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the property very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Fall Weekend

The Jewel house was everything listed and more! From a communicative and helpful host to the spotless and sprawling property my group had a fantastic reunion here. The kitchen is unbeatable with a massive dining room for large communal meal. Everything was top notch in terms of finishes and there was no shortage of attention to detail. We have been renting homes for 8 years to bring a large group together and all the guests agreed this was the best by far yet. Thank you for having us and for anyone looking for the perfect upstate stay for a large group look no further!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

We enjoyed our time there, looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022