Designer Cabin

About this property

Designer Cabin sits on more than 50 private acres outside Ellenville, built for groups who want everything on site. Guests raise the hosts' responsiveness most, describing quick replies and easy check-ins even during winter storms. The kitchen comes up almost as often, praised for being fully stocked with real cooking equipment, spices, and pantry basics that let multiple families cook together.

The swimming hole and creek behind the house draw steady mentions across seasons, from summer rope-swing plunges to a family who called it magical in winter. The hot tub gets called out for stargazing on cold nights and general downtime after a day of play. Reviewers with kids mention the playground and zip line repeatedly, along with a bunk room that sleeps children happily apart from the adults.

Space for large groups is another running theme. Families of 12 to 16, sometimes spanning three generations, describe comfortable sleeping arrangements and room to spread out for meals and games. The wood-burning fireplace and fire pit come up often too, tied to evenings spent making s'mores or just gathering after a day outside.

Beyond the swimming hole, guests describe wandering wooded trails, watching deer, and sitting by the creek-side patio. The design itself draws praise for feeling both current and warm, with soft linens, thoughtful touches, and a record player that shows up in several reviews as an unexpected favorite. A few guests noted the basement runs cold and that some upstairs rooms share sound, but the pattern across stays is one of comfort, quiet, and space to actually relax as a group.