Gorgeous luxury lake house cottages. We stayed at the Artist cottage. 2 double bed n 1 pull out…read morecouch. So technically can sleep 6. Cory the groundskeeper Keri's the place pristine. Anything you need he can accommodate. He brought the grill in front of our house so we can have bbq. I love the lake access n all the things you need for water sport. Kayak, paddle buses, canoe, paddle boat. Amazing. After all you daily activities a sit in front n watch the sunset. We also rented a pontoon boat to explore the lake. It was an snacking vacation

When we started wedding planning, my wife and I had a vision. As closely as possible, we wanted to…read morereplicate our family's lake house in New York. We knew we needed a place for 150 people and we knew we wanted it to be drivable for both family and friends in upstate New York and Boston.   We stumbled upon The Lake House Guest Cottages of the Berkshires after months of searching, but the only wedding we had seen hosted there was inside the main cottage. Reluctantly, we decided it was probably too small for us.   Fast forward another month.  Randomly one night, my wife and I both separately pulled up the venue again and I said, "We need to just call them. Maybe they have some grass we can put a tent on." After a couple of email exchanges, Eric, the owner, and Cory, the grounds keeper, invited us out to see the space and were instantly sold. The beautiful grounds, the stunning cottages (or as we like to call them, "mini mansions"), THE VIEW.   Not only did they have four cottages on site where guests could stay, but they also had a field where they had placed a tent for previous weddings that could hold up to 150 guests. We soon found out that over the winter months they would be adding three additional cottages for guests to stay and a seasonal tent to be used for weddings throughout the summer and fall. Needless to say, we booked it.   A couple months into planning, LHGC added a wedding coordinator to their awesome team.  We connected with Kelsey instantly, discussing plans we had made and things we had coming down the line. She was always available if we had a question or concern. Come time to do our walk through before the wedding, we laid out the entire day with the help of Kelsey and our caterer.  We walked away knowing we had the dream team on board.   When our weekend approached, all the new additions were complete and the space was more beautiful than ever. We had our rehearsal brunch Friday morning and welcome party Friday night, both of which allowed for the caterers to take full advantage of the catering kitchen in the main cottage. Kelsey and Cory were completely accommodating and there from start to finish to help with anything we needed.   Our guests arrived sporadically from Friday morning through the evening and spent time playing lawn games, kayaking and paddleboarding on the lake, and enjoying each other's company.  It was so nice to have the entire grounds at our disposal.   On our wedding day, it was just the same. Everything went off seamlessly. Kelsey and Cory were both there if something came up, made sure that set up was perfect, ran the ceremony and reception smoothly and effortlessly.   Our wedding was perfect. It was everything we could have dreamed it to be and more.   Thank you, LHGC, for welcoming us to the family!  We look forward to spending many anniversaries with you on Pontoosuc Lake!

We absolutely loved the ambiance and breathtaking mountain views. We had no idea such a beautiful…read moreplace existed and were so impressed by its charm. The service was wonderful, and the food was unique and true to the region. It's the perfect spot whether you're enjoying a casual drink, taking a scenic walk, or sharing a special moment with friends or someone special. The wildflowers scattered across the property added to the sense of tranquility, making everything come together for a beautifully memorable experience in great company.

Resort excellence. This place is a dream. I had the…read moreprivilege of hosting a company offsite here in September and the entire planning process, to event execution, overall stay, staff support, onsite meals, and property was nothing short of spectacular. I was floored with the venue. Thank you to Christine, Meghan, Josh, Martin and the entire WFF staff who made the event a complete success. Absolutely loved this place and it's worth all the pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and bills you have! The Great Porch is a stunning communal area with giant fire, drinks, and views. The individual cabins are exceptionally appointed with great ambiance and direct access to the outdoors. All the food is top notch and delicious. So many options for events! I cannot say how amazing this place was. I am so glad it's in our area and I can go back!

A friend had gone to the Spa and loved her experience. We decided to visit Emerson & Spa Resort as…read morea farewell for a friend. The drive was beautiful, we had massages and later enjoyed lunch at the restaurant, their menu doesn't really have as many options to pick from. The spa discounts depending on the season. Everything was so beautiful and peaceful, the pool was awesome ,the views are gorgeous, I loved the experience and can't wait to visit again.

I have stayed at Emerson for many years and it was always pleasure. But this Thursday through…read moreSaturday was a dismal, disappointing experience. On Thursday, we were checked into Room 404. The room was filled with bugs and next to the trash cans. We called the front desk and spoke with Jordan. She was not sympathetic and reluctant to let us change rooms even though there was an empty room down the hall. After a long, stressful interaction with her, we changed to Room 409. On Saturday night, the fire alarm went off. There was nobody at the front desk to guide us. Eventually, it was so deafening, that we left and drove home in the middle of the night. I paid $1,024 for this horrible vacation experience in which we got no rest and relaxation. We will not be returning to Emerson.

The season has begun and I was thrilled to have this place up and running! What a fantastic meal!…read moreSauerbraten was tender and tasty, weinerschnitzel was outstanding, spaetzle delicious as always and perfect potato pancakes! The pretzel was soft and delicious and the beer is always a bonus! Friendliest warm staff- this time we had Laura who is efficient, helpful and so very sweet! Penny stopped by to say hello- another outstanding server and so happy to see her back for a new season! Can't wait to make it a dinner trip every time we are in town! Highly recommend this place to all!! And what a great, fun German vibe!!!!! A+++. (Gordie the musician made it extra special this time! So talented!!!)

If you're looking for a bit of Germany in the Catskills, this is your place to go. The restaurant's…read moredecor pulls you straight out of the states and instantly in the Deutchland countryside. The waitresses are very kind and dressed in traditional German dresses and the live music is a great touch. To start, I ordered a Long Island Iced Tea that had a bit too much punch to it. The alcohol ratio was quite off and was very hard to drink. I asked for a soda to try and dumb it down, but was only able to get about half way through it. Though this was my fault for not ordering a beer at a German restaurant, I still would have liked the drink to be a bit tastier and is unfortunately the only thing keeping this review from being a shinning 5-stars. For my meal I ordered the sauerbraten which did NOT disappoint! The beef was very tender and the vinegar mixed with the gravy was the perfect level of sour and hearty. The red hot red cabbage was hot and flavorful and the potato pancakes were perfectly cooked. The side of applesauce put on top of the potato pancakes added the right amount of sweetness. A friend got the special rouladen which I got a taste of and was very delicious. The pickles inside were flavorful and the meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The menu is a bit pricey, but the portions are deceptively filling. I definitely expected to be hungry after but I finished my plate absolutely stuffed! Overall, this was a great experience and would recommend anyone looking for a taste of Germany to give this a try.

Pine Lake is a strange one to me. A resort in then Catskills is not the kind of place that would…read morebe desirable growing up, and I grew up not far from here. My wife is from LI and grew up coming, so here I am. The nostaglia factor is huge here, and I don't have it. So to be fair all around, I'm noting what I have experienced and grading them on the food. Place is upstate ghetto, and I mean that in a good way. There is plenty to do, however most of it is comparable to a park. There is a swimming pool, pool slide, lake, boats, playground structures, pool, basketball, video games, shuffleboard and more. Lots of outdoor activities. The great thing is being with other families with young kids, and being able to drink with the other parents while the kids go off. They also do stuff like a hayride--no hay included, just a dude speeding in a pickup truck on the country roads--a DJ night and a visit to a farm. They make the most of the area which is good. Accommodations are simple, however they have upgraded some of the rooms which has made it a lot better than it was. The food is better than it has any business being. All meals are 100% homemade, themed with 1 offering each, all you can eat, include dessert, and it is worth noting what is served on what day. The best by far is the roast beef, which is accompanied by german potatoes fried in bacon fat. They are superb, especially with some gravy and the rare roast beef. Thanksgiving is another good one, as are the homemade cold cuts. It doesn't always make sense, however have never had a 'bad' meal here. Even the baked ziti isn't bad. Always ask for the lemonade. Weirdest damn thing is they never have fries (not even at the lunch counter). Shakes at the lunch counter are superb though, as is the over buttered popcorn. I've grown to like coming here, and my son loves it. That's enough for me. Wish there was a brewery nearby or something instead of the stupid golf course, but such is life.

Pine Lake Manor is heaven on earth. A family tradition that continues to go strong. Has an older…read morefeel but is very clean and the food in phenomenal. Wonderful staff and awesome atmosphere. Fantastic family fun and everyone I talk to that goes there looks forward to it all year long.

We had the absolute best time staying at the tiny house resort this past week. Thank you so much…read morefor everything. This trip was for our cousins bachelorette and my 31st birthday and you upgraded us to stay in the mystic. We decorated but made sure to clean everything up. Sharing a picture so you can see how much fun we had. We did camp themed! We will be back!! Thank you so much for the best trip ever!!

We initially booked to come here last year, but work conflicts had us rescheduling to this year…read more What a relaxing and quiet time we had - we brought our dog with us, went hiking, picked some herbs and vegetables from their garden, took a goat/chicken yoga class, a paint & sip class, and just sat on our porch to listen to the wind, creek and nature. Staff was friendly and super helpful, everything was clean, worked well and we will most definitely come back for another trip - this time we will bring our kids as well. Met some really nice folks staying there - everyone was a return customer "this is our 4th time, we come here every year." I even was able to take a 10K run around the property, making use of the trails and some of the elevation - really great if you're training for a trail run. Loved our stay, already looking at our calendar to see when we can go back. Great idea, lovely property, thanks so much for a great time!

We had an excellent time on memorial weekend. Food and staff were great, other guests were so much…read morefun for our kids to make friends. We hope to make this a yearly tradition!

This is my absolute favorite family vacation. My family has been coming up for over 30 years. It's…read moreperfect for large groups. Price includes breakfast and dinner. Every night has different entertainment. Love the murder mystery weekends.

As first timers, we felt very comfortable there. The grounds were beautiful and well cared for…read more Staff was friendly and helpful. No pressure just a beautiful place to relax and enjoy ourselves. Tito the campground was very sweet and well behaved!

"A wonderful spontaneous weekend getaway"…read more My husband and I (a coupe in their 30s) having been wanting to visit Abbott's Glen Clothing-Optional Inn and Campground for quite sometime so the morning after a long planned house party at our first house we decided to treat ourselves to some much deserved rest and relaxation in VT. Amy was very kind about finding us a place to state at the inn and very upfront about it being next to the recreation area and across the road from reception. The service was outstanding all around from the cozy country room to clean showers and bathroom and amazing homemade meals. The gourmet pizzas had been amazing that we had while dining outside on the patio with other inn guest and breakfast in the morning had something for everyone. We love the person feel you get while there, you just do not feel like guest #1243 passing by the front desk. They offer cold drinks on the honor system and ice. There is so much to do and it's exactly as advertised if not better. The one thing I would enjoy is a list of suggestions for food/dining in a 30 Min. radius for those who do not know the area well during the times meals are not available. We can't wait to visit again :-) BTW Make sure to visit the river beach it's so relaxing. Every accommodation at Abbotts Glen is so unique, make sure to view all the details/photos on the Glen's website and feel free to ask questions.

The Lodge at Woodloch is by far the best weekend retreat/upscale spa destination we have ever had…read more Where to begin? There is so much to mention, I'll just make a list; 1 The Lodge, the rooms, the common area, the spa- The actual building/facility is so well kept, clean, inviting, good ambiance and vibes. You are greeted by staff when you arrive, who park your car ,escort you in, take your bags, etc. The lobby is so inviting, a gourmet snack or drink will be offered to you upon arrival. The guest rooms are big so peacefully decorated clean and modern. 2 The Grounds, beautifully maintained open space; a lake for boating, birding talks, bike riding, axe throwing, group hikes, wine tasting, garden demonstrations, outdoor exercise classes. there is an exstensive garden that grows produce for the chefs menu. 3 The Restaurant, wonderful selection of food and drinks, live music. Make a reservation ahead of time to get your table and time. 4 The Activities (included in the price), check out their website, classes are listed ahead of time, and you should sign up for them before your stay. Here's the ones we did; kombucha making, painting, fire making ,yoga, birding, axe throwing, wine tasting, cooking demo, Bosu Ball, Zumba, live music, sleep therapy, veg garden lecture, wood working. There is also every exercise class imaginable. Chef samples and different types of non alcoholic drinks are always available in the common areas. 5. The Spa (not included in price), upscale clean, talented massage therapists We went in 2020 and 2023 and are planning to go back next year. 6. Other things to note; Guests are probably 80% women, mother daughter, women's weekend, things like this, not many men except couples. I recommend booking your activities spa and restaurant reservations ahead of time so you get the spots you want. This can all be done online. The Lodge is not cheap, but it is so well worth it! Hope this helps you make your reservation!

Everything went well! The hotel, the grounds, the food, the cocktails, the activities and the best…read morestaff! There is a good reason this is named one of the top destination spa/resorts in the country. Golf is across the road, along with an olympic outdoor pool, volleyball, tennis and more. Saturday night you can take the free shuttle and see an off-Broadway quality show for free! You can dine outside at their farm (extra fee). Go, chill and enjoy!