Shawangunk Chalet

About this property

Shawangunk Chalet sits in Gardiner, New York, with the Shawangunk Mountains as a backdrop and a working vineyard next door. Guests raise the host's responsiveness more than any other theme, describing quick replies before and during their stay and help arriving fast when something needed attention. The layout comes up almost as often: five bedrooms, two living areas, and a great room with a large couch give bigger groups room to spread out or gather together, and several reviews describe the downstairs as functioning like its own separate space for added privacy.

The game room is a recurring favorite, with guests calling out the ping pong table, the arcade machines including Ms. Pac-Man and Mortal Kombat II, and the board games as a hit with both kids and adults. Several reviews mention waking up to views of the Gunks cliffs from the upstairs bedroom, and a few call the property peaceful despite sitting close to the road, noting little traffic.

The kitchen draws steady praise for being fully stocked and easy to cook in as a group, and the fire pit and backyard get mentioned for evening hangouts. A handful of guests flagged exterior upkeep such as an overgrown garden or a nailhead on the stairs, but these read as isolated notes rather than a pattern.

Proximity matters here too: several reviews mention the short drive to New Paltz, nearby hiking trails, and the winery a few minutes' walk away. For a group booking a weekend around a wedding, birthday, or reunion, guests consistently describe having everything they needed without needing to leave the property.