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LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY

Experience endless family fun at this one-of-a-kind getaway with its private movie theater and cozy deck perfect for sharing stories under starry skies.

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

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

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport 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

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Arkville, NY

What's nearby

  • Delaware & Ulster Railroad - 4 min walk
  • East Branch Delaware River - 3 min drive
  • Canada Falls - 10 min drive
  • Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 11 min drive
  • Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 14 min drive

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY located?

This family-friendly Arkville holiday 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.

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LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

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

Suzi C.

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.

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

Alex T.

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

Teresa J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Allen

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

Faye F.

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

Joseph S.

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

Zachary Z.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

8/10 Good

Tre C.

Good value, lots of character
Unique property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Alina W., Somerville NJ

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

Elizabeth C.

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

Dana H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

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

Debra B.

McBrides Heavenly Getaway was just that a heavenly getaway!!
The process was very easy and well explained by Mr. McBride. He was very helpful and pleasant. The home was clean and had a lot of room for all of us. There is a great deck out back with a BBQ, the kids enjoyed watching a movie on the theatre like screen and the house was equipped with everything you would need! Great weekend getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

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

Stephen M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley K., Staunton

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

Filza J.

Wonderful catskills house
We had a great time at the house, everything was clean and ready. Bill checked on us periodically with the snowstorm and was prompt with answering questions. Hot tub was perfect after visiting Bellaeyre. Game room floor is a very unique feature of the house! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Enthusiastic recommendation!
A very unusual and interesting converted church. The spiral staircases are a little unwieldy but not impossible. The showers are very good. A little more lighting wouldn't be an awful thing. But the amenities are unique and fun and so is the whole house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Charming, quirky, and fun
If you’ve ever wondered what staying in a lovingly restored and maintained Victorian church would be like, rent this house. The house is comfortable and interestingly appointed. Between the formal dining room and the back deck we were able to entertain friends for lunch with ease. Modern touches are the hot tub on the ground floor and the incredible game room loft. Foosball, pool, knock hockey, and video as well as a large and comfortable sofa. All in all we had a wonderful and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan C., Daytona Beach

Joyous Christmas stay.
My family and I stayed at the McBride property for the Christmas holiday. We were looking for a home large enough to accommodate 8 adults for the weekend, us pets, and visitors dropping in, and this was the perfect destination! A beautifully renovated church for Christmas, and the host couldn't have been more gracious! He even ensured we had the most beautiful depression glass table setting for 8 for our holiday dinner! We played games in the game room, watched holiday movies in the theater room, and soaked in the hot tub after dinner! Thank you for the wonderful memorable Christmas!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021