Doodletown Cabin: Pond, Outdoor Firepit + Dining
House in Ancram, NY
Why you'll love this stay
Outdoor Living
Pond-view setting with a stone patio, firepit, and grill.
Entertainment & Amenities
Paddle boat on the pond and outdoor firepit evenings.
Location & Accessibility
Two hours from NYC, easy weekend escape from city life.
Property details
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
3 Single Beds
What’s included
Self check-in
Parking
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Heating
Fireplace
Kitchen
Guest reviews
Daniel
August 2026
What a gem! Absolutely perfect for our 4 days with friends and kids. The property itself is astounding: Hikes, playground, swimming, boating, bonfires, exploring, and hanging out. Floating on a tube in that lake at sunset was heavenly. Beautiful house, super clean, roomy, and modern, while also charming and rustic. Small nitpicks: TV could benefit from a swivel, and our mattress could have been a tad firmer. Some more puzzles/games would be great (we mostly brought our own). A dish drying rack is always helpful, and a better idea of which spices and oil are stocked there beforehand. But anyway - this listing surpassed our already strong expectations and was one of the best properties we’ve ever stayed at.
Alison
July 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A perfect weekend escape! Returned from a weekend with old friends refreshed and cannot recommend this place enough! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking views. It was the perfect place to disconnect and soak in the scenery. The amenities were top-notch and incredibly comfortable — it felt like a true home away from home, with spaces that were meant to be used. The top-grade professional appliances were perfect for preparing meals for the group. What really made this trip special was the variety of things to do and being able to feel comfortable spending time with friends. We all ate dinner on the patio, took a peaceful morning walk along the trail through the trees, cast lines in the pond, spent the afternoon in the barn playing pool and darts and enjoyed s’mores at the fire pit, with plenty of firewood provided. The cabin offered a great balance of active outdoor fun with ultimate relaxation. We will absolutely be booking another stay here!
Barbara
July 2026
Our family had a wonderful time on Doodle Town Rd with Red Cottage. They were very responsive to all my questions. The interior of the house was very clean and neat and we immediately felt at home. Our only disappointment was that the pond was nothing anyone would (or should) swim in. It was green with lily pads and geese. There were three boats near a small covered dock that was leaning and looked unsafe. Luckily the beach at nearby Lake Taghkanic State Park was lovely and there were playgrounds, trails and picnic areas too.
Marino
February 2026
Our families have been vacationing annually and consistently finding new area to explore. Coming from NYc and Massachusetts this was a nice middle ground for us. Collectively we were four adults and five kids that all fit comfortably in the cabin an having access to the barn and outdoor space made our stay special. We felt comfortable letting our kids explore the area on their own and were able to relax while they played outside. The host was responsive throughout or stay and helpful in guiding us through the local area. We will definitely looking to return and would recommend to any other travelers.
Know before you go
House rules
Check-in: 4:00pm
Checkout: 11:00am
Pets allowed
Min. age to rent: 25Minimum age to rent: 25
No smoking
No parties