Autumn and Ski Season Home in Prime Village Spot

• Velkommen to Hÿgge Haus! The word Hÿgge (pronounced "hoo-gah") in Danish is a quality of coziness that makes a person feel content and comfortable. Nurturing one's close relationships with friends and family by the fire over wine, a warm meal, a board game, or a movie is perhaps the most hÿgge thing of all. Hÿgge is also a mindset – it's about relaxing and being kind to yourself. This fantastic 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been lovingly restored and renovated for the ultimate vacation retreat.

• Hÿgge Haus has been taken down to the original locally grown Chestnut beams, then built back with all new solid oak-trimmed windows, new insulation and soaring cathedral ceilings in the upstairs clad with locally-grown and milled Hemlock.

• The owners painstakingly restored this craftsman beauty with the highest standard in the most livable village in all of the Catskills. Come experience its uncommon mountain feeling, authentically curated in a tranquil and soothing setting. All while enjoying unusually reliable and fast internet streaming with exceptional cell service you don't usually find in the Catskills Mountains.

• The owners have a strong European and Scandinavian influence in their lives. Alpine skiing is in their blood, and an authentic mountain lifestyle and aesthetic comes through in the design and feeling of this mountain village abode. Avid skiers and ski racers will appreciate the ski storage & ski tuning room available in the ground floor of the back guesthouse. Enjoy being less than a twenty-minute drive from two alpine skiing mountains, Belleayre & Plattekill, while still being situated in a quaint village setting where one can walk to main street for coffee or a meal and buy groceries on foot.

• In the spring, summer and fall (or even winter!), sit on the enclosed front porch with the window open and enjoy the soothing sounds of flowing water from the creek that flows up the street into the river behind main street. Keep your eyes open and your cameras ready as a family of bald eagles who nest in a local tree just north of town regularly patrol the river hunting for the various types of trout that inhabit these local waters.

• Don’t forget to enjoy the view from the upstairs balcony, where you can sit and enjoy a drink in all four seasons while watching the sun set behind the mountains. Come rain, snow or sun it’s a great place to sit and reminisce about your day’s adventures and contemplate tomorrow’s explorations. We are excited to see our vision come to fruition for this four-season mountain getaway, and we hope all of our guests will love this haus and charming village as much as we do! Tusind tak!

• The Layout

Main Floor:

• Front enclosed porch
• Living room with wood stove
• Dining room
• Office
• Kitchen
• Full bathroom
• Bedroom with open closet, dresser and TV
• Partially covered back deck

Second Floor:

• Covered back deck
• Primary bedroom suite with the bedroom at the end of a private hallway and en suite
• Full bathroom with shower and soaking tub
• Two additional bedrooms
• All upstairs bedrooms have walk-in closets, nightstands and a dresser

Basement:

• The washer and dryer is in the basement. Other than doing laundry the basement should not be used.

Exterior:

• Front walkway

• Driveway with ample parking

• Back deck

• Lawn area with BBQ grill, fire pit and outdoor furniture

• Guests have access to all areas except:

  • The basement other than the laundry area
  • The garage except the ski room

• We are only an email or phone call away and are available as needed.

• Please remember that you are staying in a house, not a hotel. If any problems arise we will do our best to take action as soon as possible but there is no one living on-site.

• The property is located in Margaretville, NY, in Delaware County. It is a short drive to nearby ski areas, parks, restaurants, shops, and farms to explore.

• Distances to popular vacation spots:

  • Belleayre Ski Center: 10 miles
  • Plattekill Ski Center: 13 miles
  • Stone Tavern Farm: 11 miles
  • The Inn at West Settlement: 12 miles
  • The Roxbury Barn: 10 miles
  • Maple Shade Farm: 25 miles
  • Stonewall Estates: 24 miles
  • Natural Gardens: 30 miles
  • Blenheim Hill: 31 miles
  • Oneonta All Star Village Dream Park: 47 miles
  • Cooperstown Dream Park: 57 miles

• A vehicle is necessary to get around. There is no or limited Uber or transportation services in the area.

• Before making a reservation, please read the Rules and Policies to make sure you are comfortable and aware of guest expectations. We want to make your trip as fantastic and memorable as possible! Here are just a few more things to keep in mind:

• Check-In and Check-Out: Plan your travel on our listed 4PM arrival and 11AM departure times. Changes in times may be available for an additional fee if possible. Please give at least 24 hours notice for requests, last minute requests may not be possible as cleaning and service schedules are planned in advance.

• We have awesome neighbors, help keep us awesome neighbors too! While the home is in the country and private, noise does travel so please follow the quiet hours and keep outdoor noise down after 9PM.

• No dogs, no cats. I know, we love them too.

• No parties. If there are 8 people on the reservation there should be 8 people at the house. Please reach out to us if you would like to have daytime visitors.

• The house has neighbors. No outdoor or indoor smoking or vaping. Please smoke in your vehicle. If you smoke inside the home there will be a $500 fine.

• There is an additional cleaning fee for stays 2 weeks or longer. Please inquire.

• There is one TV in the home, in the first floor bedroom. There is no TV in the living room.

• Ring cameras with audio are installed at the front and back doors. Sitting areas are blocked out so only the area directly in front of the door is visible. Security cameras are on during the stay.

• Delaware County is a rural, mountainous area. October through April when snow and ice are likely, guests should have either winter tires or all-season tires with adequate tread. AWD, FWD or 4WD vehicles are recommended. 2WD and RWD vehicles are generally not good vehicles for driving in snow or rain. Check the weather before arrival and plan your trip accordingly. If you are unfamiliar with driving in snow look for tips online at sources like AAA. The driveway is plowed, maintained and shoveled to the door. A shovel is provided for you so you can maintain a safe walkway during your stay.