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Nestled in a century-old Methodist Church, Mcbrides offers a unique retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. The game room keeps everyone entertained late into the night, while the hot tub provides relaxation after a long day on the slopes.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

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

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside Only

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Arkville, this holiday home is in the mountains. Catskill Mountains and Catskill State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Delaware & Ulster Railroad and Pine Hill Community Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating. Visit our Arkville travel guide
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Arkville, NY

What's nearby

  • Catskill State Park
    Catskill State Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • East Branch Delaware River
    East Branch Delaware River
    1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
    Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
    11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Delaware & Ulster Railroad
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Union Grove Distillery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • Waffle Cabin
    10 min drive
  • Sunset Lodge
  • Cafe Mornings
    5 min walk
  • Folsom Point Provisions
    5 min drive
  • East Coast Street Tacos
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY located?

This family-friendly Arkville holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Delaware & Ulster Railroad and Catskill State Park. East Branch Delaware River is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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LOOKING FOR A HEAVENLY GETAWAY Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Linde

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our 3 generation family thoroughly enjoyed our ski weekend and enjoyed our stay here. The "house" is spacious and unique and filled with antiques plus it is a convenient drive to Belleayre Ski Center. The kids enjoyed playing upstairs and most of the adults hung out in the kitchen during the evenings. The beds were comfortable and we were able to maintain the heat in a comfortable range for us (upper 60s).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to the slopes. Awesome game room. Clean and easy to accesss!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eli Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

linda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ms

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jhennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

JongMan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
probably a nice autumn stay but not suited for winter! the warmest room in the place with pellet stove was 53 degrees!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamm C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Church

Always an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wayne g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for big groups

Great spot for a large group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kamm C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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