It's literally a magical step back in time. Beautifully renovated old mansion in the Catskills. So…read moremuch history in every nook and cranny. Haunted in a Romantic way. You can feel the life and the love of this place the minute you walk in and the longer you stay it seeps Into your bones. Food was incredible - bed very comfy. Clawfoot tub. Each room has its own theme. The place is exquisite

Spillian is a lovely venue, but what really sold us were the people. The owners, Mark and Leigh,…read moreare retired theater people and they are there to put on a show. And you are the director! They really encourage you to make it your day, and it's a truly customizable experience. There is no fixed menu, or seating arrangement, or timeline. They work with you throughout the planning process to make everything your own. Mark and Leigh were incredible every step, not only were they able to comfortably answer all of our questions but everything went smoothly on the day. And Chris in the kitchen is something else, hands down one of the best chefs I have had the pleasure of chatting with, and if he offered, I'd be at his table every night for dinner. Another saving grace is that the venue itself doubles as an airbnb for you and your loved ones. You rent the house for the weekend, and it has 8 bedrooms to divide amongst your bridal party. It really helped me to let loose on my day knowing that my bed was right upstairs and that the Spillian staff would handle the cleanup. They also hosted our rehearsal dinner and morning after brunch, and it lessened the load to not have to plan two separate events with different vendors. Now let's talk about the day itself! I didn't have to lift a finger. My husband and I brought along decorations and signage, and expected to have to do some organizing ourselves. But the Spillian staff were there Friday night when we were unpacking asking what everything was and where we wanted it, and it was packed back up for us by Sunday morning. On Saturday, they went to work putting everything together for us. It was beautifully orchestrated by Spillian's coordinator, Sam. We can't thank her enough for making sure that our rainy day wedding went so smoothly, we barely even noticed that we had to shift our plans within 30 minutes! Originally, the whole affair was meant to be hosted outside, but persistent rain (it is the Catskills after all) had us moving the reception indoors. They had the whole event setup outside and moved it all inside in record time. By the time photos were done everything was set for dinner. They even offer a late night bonfire if that's your thing, and thankfully we were still able to light it in the rain. Overall 35/10 Have your wedding here, stop questioning it.

Had. A. Blast. Came…read morehere with some friends and had a really great time. The trails are pretty easy and I do love the shredded mozzarella one since there's a lot of little hills to do jumps and have fun with it (no, I didn't do any of that LOL). Fell a few times getting off the ski lift. It was pretty funny and tragic at the same time since I actually grabbed my friend and pulled her down with me. I have no idea what I was thinking but def wish it wasn't so icy and a little flatter would be great haha. Other than that, it was great! It was snowing but it wasn't sticking so the trails were a bit slushy and icy. Again, nothing to do with the location just nature being nature! It was definitely fun. Not my favorite mountain or anything but it was great! The bathrooms were spacious, they even had changing rooms. The lodge itself was pretty cool! LOVED the indoor fireplace. The 2nd floor was where it was at: the bar! These people were amazing, serving away, great energy great drinks. The Jamaican Hot Chocolate was to die for (I think that's what it was called!). Basically spiked hot chocolate with coconut rum. SOOOO GOOD. Plenty of food options: chicken tenders, fries, pizza. You know, easy stuff! Outside there's a little waffle stand so you can go get your waffles before they sell out! Outside space is great too, you can chill by the seats and heat warmers or the fire pits. It's really a great space to even come and watch others ski and snowboard. Would I go back? Yes! Immediately, no! But yes I would :)

To start ... we had a great time snowboarding. The conditions were slushy with 45 F temps (a few…read morepeople skiing in shorts & a "wife beater" t-shirt ... really??). There are some great vertical drops. But... this is a mountain mostly for people with experience. I think it was a small family place that has grown and become more popular. The facilities and slopes haven't kept pace with that growth. -Most of the trails were ungroomed -Trails are not marked properly ... something is labeled a black diamond on the slopes, but a double-black on the map -There is one green run for kids and only 2 wide open blues -Most of the blue runs are chutes or narrow lanes -There are 2 lifts only. Crowded in the morning, not a big deal later on Lift tickets -Fairly priced -I accidentally bought tix for the wrong date (Sunday instead of the Saturday were were) and there is a $20 "rebooking fee". Seemed like an unnecessary money grab. The staff person was curt and rude. The lodge -Geared towards families that come there a lot (they get lockers) -Apres ski bar/music thing ... which kind of looked fun, just saying -Small and crowded on a Saturday -It's hard to find a table at lunch. Eventhough there are signs warning against it, people put their bags on tables to reserve them. We sat at one such table for 45 min without issue, and the older couple rudely kicked us off saying it was there, they had claimed it and were theirs. -Another 3 tables were pushed together and taken over with piles of half eaten food and a sign saying "don't touch our food". This isn't your personal freaking dining room. -One kid (12 years old?) mouthed off to a staff member (30's?) who responded to the kid "how would you like it if I punched you in the eye". IDK what the kid said and maybe they are related. who knows -2 bathrooms with long lines and the downstairs one was in desperate need of cleaning. -I got a veggie burger that was not a black bean burger as promised and instead some awful veggie patty connoction. It was ok once drowned in ketchup. -The parking terrible. It's $20 for the better lot, which is unpaved and as it got warmer turned into a river of mud. I'll be hosing off my equipment and clothes for sure. Otherwise, the 2nd parking lot filled up and people had to park a 1/2 mile down the road.

This place is pretty darn nice. The campsites are secluded enough to make it really feel like…read moreyou're out in the wilderness and keep the sun off of you. Also, there's no cell phone service which helps there. Every campsite has a fireplace (with a grill over it) to make a campfire and cook if you want to. There's a big, pretty lake within walking distance that you can take a hike around. There's a "beach" on one side with some sand over the dirt that you can go swim at if it's warm enough. You can rent canoes or bring kayaks. There's a great big playground with swings and some fun slides and other things in the middle of the campsites by the bathrooms. That all combines to have made this place a lot of fun for us and two other families to get together and do a combined getaway the last two years. It's one of the most fun trips we do each year as a family. The only possible downsides are: 1. The rangers are pretty serious about noise after hours. Even though we were the parents with sleeping kids that might be woken, up we got asked to keep it quieter when quiet time hit. Still, maybe that's missed blessing for those of us who do have kids that we need to sleep. 2. The only showers are a long-ish walk or drive down to the main building by the beach. Usually, we go for little enough time that we just don't worry about it though. Definitely a great spot to go for a long weekend with kids.

As pretty regular campers we are always looking for a great camp ground. We don't always go with a…read morestate campground; sometimes we go private as well. Little Pond is a little gem in my opinion. We stayed at site #7 which is on a dead end road overlooking a beautiful field where we saw deer everyday. The flush (yes flush) bathrooms are a short walk away as well as potable water. Also, Little Pond is an easy walk as well. The bathrooms by Little Pond have showers as well with hot water. They are decent for a camping shower. What I liked was the ADA/Handicapped trail that went around the lake. it was a mile so my friends and I would walk it a few times a day. I am recovering from ACL surgery so I couldn't hike any of the other loops they offered. They were very vigilant about food being left out, but if anyone has ever camped before you know that's the norm. They were a bit extreme with what could be left out. For example you cannot leave out dish detergent, washing bins, citronella candles, beverage containers etc. I would highly recommend this location !

Very nice bed and breakfast . Food was delicious . Very sweet couple run it and make you feel at…read morehome .

Nice B&B very well managed and very clean. I stayed here with my husband and we both enjoyed…read more Breakfast in bed totally topped it off. The food was nice. Make sure to try the blueberry muffins in the morning, those are simply delicious. My only little complaint, I wish there was more potpourri, the room had an old smell which bothered me.

needs a lot of work. We got locked out of room due to broken door knob. Owner broke in thru the…read morewindow. Next doors room had a broken door which the owner spent an hour hammering and drilling to fix. Walls are paper thin so we heard every thing from dog barking to kids throwing a tantrum. cobwebs by the fridge, ran out of toilet paper and heat came out blasting high no matter how low we set it. Would not recommend

We loved this Inn! Everything from the beautiful interior, grounds,rooms , amenities and amazing…read morebreakfast! So many details have been thought of. Would love to visit again!

Great little B&B. The way you are treated from…read morecheck-in to check-out makes you feel like you're at home. Breakfast provided every morning, in the common room (I was treated to some delicious home made pancakes). Rooms are very clean and neat, very hot running water, and great views of the landscape. We stayed in a large room with a queen sized bed and it also had a fireplace. We didn't get to enjoy making a fire because we spent the whole time at the mountains and then slept. Plenty of room for what you and your partners want to do, enough parking and the place itself is located in the middle of two towns which have most things you would need to survive, in case you forget something. I will definitely stay here again to experience all the different breakfasts that the owners prepare.

This property is no longer a B&B but rather is rented as a whole house with no meals provided…read more There were air conditioners in every bedroom which was necessary as it was a blistering weekend and the windows do not open. Towels were from Walmart. The kitchen is supplied with low quality tableware and silverware. For $1800 for two nights it was pricey but there is not a lot of competition in the area.

This is just an old, renovated house. No hospitality, no character. Nobody greets you, no…read morerefreshments (there is a Kherig with powdered milk). No personal touches at all. So, if you want just a room to sleep in, it's good. Heat works well, blankets are cozy, bed is lumpy, shower/hot water are good & it is clean. If you're looking for a "quaint" inn with personality & warmth, don't count on it at the Virginia Queen. Overpriced for what you get.

I cannot rave enough about this place!! Lovingly constructed by artist couple Rich and Mina, the…read morefour dwellings on this property are each unique, beautifully crafted, thoughtfully detailed, and nestled among the breathing backdrop of the Catskills. And all built to be run sustainably. There are four sites/types of dwellings (you can view photos on their website - I don't even want to post too many to not spoil the delight and surprise of discovering for yourself): Forest Belle, Bellfire Tipi, the Birdhouse, and Cosmic Nomad - which is the wagon we stayed in as it's the only one that sleeps four with 2 beds (double queen bunks) and is perfect for a little family. It is decorated like a gypsy caravan and is so cozy, cute, and comfortable! We marveled over the exquisite and intricate workmanship of the carpentry, the folksy & fabulous interior decorative design, and the charming little touches that elegantly express the love and labor that have gone into the creation of this magical place. It's so full of personality and wonder! The surroundings are stunning, with amenities such as a sun shower, sauna & cold plunge, yoga deck, private fire pits, and plenty of space to roam around the fields or stargaze. Even the bathrooms are adorable! One is assigned to each cabin. The area is peaceful, lush, serene, and private. Being used to camping and not glamping, I packed way more than I needed (Rich was kind enough to give us and our multitude of bags a lift in his golf cart as our cabin is at the very back of the property). Pretty much everything you need, apart from personal toiletries, are provided - comfortable bedding, grill & charcoal, picnic table, fresh water, paper plates/cups & bamboo utensils, single burner stove, tea kettle, etc. There is also a sweet little gift shop that sells firewood and some handmade items. The hosts could not have been lovelier or more hospitable. Mina even gave us some eggs from her hens! They are such an inspiration, as is this gorgeous slice of heaven they've brought to life. It's a great place to get away from the city and relax in nature, especially if you enjoy outdoors activities. There are a few small, sparse but cute towns in the vicinity, with good restaurants. Nearby there's the Catskills Scenic Trail, Mount Utsanyantha Fire Tower (cool views), Mine Kill State Park, and other local trails. And you can also hit up most of the 3500 peaks within a 30-60 min drive (Balsam Lake, Big Indian, Slide, Hunter-Westkill, Indian Head, Kaaterskill wilderness areas). Absolutely love Bellfire...it has my highest recommendation!

Great experience, so unique and different would do again. Make sure you pick up food drinks before…read moreyou arrive there's not many stores nearby