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LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Arkville, NY
  • Place, Delaware & Ulster Railroad
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Grove Distillery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Catskill State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬

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About the area

Arkville

With a stay at this vacation home in Arkville, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Belleayre Mountain Ski Center and Delaware & Ulster Railroad. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Catskill Mountains and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Catskill State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Delaware & Ulster Railroad - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Union Grove Distillery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catskill State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • East Branch Delaware River - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Belleayre Mountain Ski Center - 10 min drive - 14.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬10 min drive
  • Sunset Lodge
  • ‪Cafe Mornings - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Folsom Point Provisions - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Union Grove Distillery - ‬4 min walk

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 transportation 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

LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

JongMan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The McBride house is a very interesting and unique place! It is filled to the brim with antique items with fun photo opps, lots of things to do (pool and foosball tables, drum sets, theater and gaming consoles, hot tub, ..) and beautiful dining room and family room. William was a very responsive and gracious host who reached out in advance of the booking and stayed connected throughout our stay.Unfortunately I had to take off a couple of stars, because:1) the VRBO descriptions on bed arrangements were inaccurate. The game room has 1 bed instead of 2, and the theater was listed as a sleeping futon which didn't have any. (The theater futon seems to have been corrected since)2) It can get VERY cold. Of course I need to cut some slacks here because we were there in a subzero weekend - but the whole place felt so cold many of us wore our jackets to the bed in the first night. Especially, the loft remained 5053 degrees throughout our stay, so we couldn't sleep in the room at all.Combined, these two problems made some of us sleep on the couches and on the floor (with sleeping mats they had) - and the latter had pretty bad sleep. If we knew either of these in advance, we would have reconsidered.Also, if you go there: try the Mornings cafe downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very close to the slopes. Awesome game room. Clean and easy to accesss!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was perfect! So fun and unique , had everything we needed for fun nights in and great location for skiing walking to coffee shop or distillery . Absolutely would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This converted church has the most unique setup of any rental we've stayed in, complete with high ceilings, 2 spiral staircases to reach ½ of the rental area including a huge game room with a pool table and other fun activities, as well as a hidden loft with an area that sleeps 3 people. It's antique furnishing are really interesting. The host, William, is responsive,The house is heated with individual electric heating units in each space including the bathrooms, as well as, a pellet stove in the first sitting area. All in all, we enjoyed our 2 night stay. The game-room loft area was really fun, as was the sauna. We recommend this unique home. Guests booking need to be mindful that their family members can traverse the spiral steps to be able to get complete use of the remarkable space.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the charm of the vintage feel yet had all the moderne amenities. It was one of the best Thanksgiving Holidays yet for our family and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamm C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fantastic experience at the Church. The massage chair was a hit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was outstanding! The house was prestige, plenty of space, tons of entertainment, amazing location, and the best host ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne g.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Special Place

This "Home" is quite unique, indoor hot tub which the kids loved, as well as the game room upstairs which all enjoyed. A well stocked kitchen and ample bedding for 10 made our weekend Family Reunion stay fantastic. We will look forward to renting again for the next one. Communication from the owner was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

linda d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ms

Very nice stay. Warm and cozy despite freezing weather. Host was incredibly attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kari m., Port jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time for kids- great location for skiing

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need

Great place -- very comfy with a lot of different rooms and amenities. While my wife and I had the run of the whole place, it was way more room than we needed -- place is perfect for a families or couples travelling together. Hot tub, game room (it was so cold we spent a lot of time here!), dining room, living room with pellet stove, "theater room" off the hot tub with a projection white screen, back deck with gas grill. Guests really have a lot of control over the experience depending on what rooms you want to use-- thermostats in every room, electric stoves in most, and the pellet stove in the living room. Proprietor was very solicitous about making sure we had everything we needed and things worked properly. Arkville's a great location -- right off 28, you can shoot down the highway to a lot of different towns with their own amenities and things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jhennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for family with Teenagers

Very farm/ old fashion decoration which we loved. House is just great for Families that have teenagers. A lot of entertainment in the house and around the neighborhood. Close to Mountain and shops. Kinda upset with the heating but we didn’t mind wearing some extra clothing. Very good communication with the Landlord in every aspect. Will come back and stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in an interesting home

William was an excellent host there to help out in anyway and ensuring we had everything we need. The home is such an interesting place and has is much to do in the game room and to see in all of the antiques spread through out the house. The kids especially enjoyed the hot tub and game room. Amazing to stay in an old church from the 1800s we had so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamm C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Church

Always an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leaf peeking

Wonderful place very fun and eccentric. Definitely go back, beautiful mountains,Lots of things to do in the house, Hot tub, pool table, air hockey, and more The host was amazing. Helped us find a beautiful waterfall to go visit. Lots of fun !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Faye F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Elizabeth j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique to say the least!

This house is so unique and eclectic! The kids had fun exploring all the antique phones and record players as well as finding their way around the house through all the doors and rooms. The game room was a lot of fun. The host was so communicative and friendly! He made sure we were ok and warm the whole time (which we were) I was very impressed. Now, keep in mind that this is Upstate NY. The houses are old and rustic so you need to expect that the pipes take more time to warm up the plumbing may leak a bit. But the showers were great and the drinking water was fabulous. The whole house had a lot going on but it was very very clean. However, I think this house is best matched to preteens and parents. There is very little privacy and the top bed room is up very narrow and steep spiral stairs. The bathrooms are on the bottom floor so getting up in the middle of the night will be tricky for toddler parents and seniors. Just plan for those folks to stay in the 2 room on the first floor. Save the loft for the teens. The house itself is 5 minutes from Skiing and a cute little downtown area.. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Allen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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