Luxe Pool Retreat in High Falls | House in Cottekill

Welcome to The Onyx – a luxurious, design-forward retreat tucked into the heart of the Hudson Valley.
Whether you’re gathering with family or escaping with friends, The Onyx offers a seamless blend of indoor comfort and outdoor indulgence. Set on a private, wooded lot, this spacious home features an open-plan layout with a chef’s kitchen, stylish living areas, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace—all with serene views of the show-stopping pool and surrounding greenery.
Outdoors, the experience is just as curated. Lounge on sun-drenched decks, unwind in the year-round hot tub, or take a dip in the striking pool (open July through September). The real jewel? A stunning, fully-outfitted pool cabana—complete with air conditioning, a chic lounge, full bathroom, and a convenient kitchenette. It’s your perfect spot for morning coffee, shaded naps, or sunset cocktails.
Surrounded by lush forest and just minutes from the region’s most charming towns, The Onyx feels worlds away—but keeps you close to all the best of the Hudson Valley.
As with all Upstate Place properties, little ones are welcomed with thoughtful touches, including a crib, highchair, and baby bath. And your furry companions are VIPs too, with beds, bowls, and more provided.
Ideal for families, couples, or groups with a love of elevated design, The Onyx is more than a getaway—it’s a state of mind.
FEATURES AND AMENITIES
• Designer kitchen with island
• Remodeled, warm interiors
• Dining area with seating for 8
• Detached cabana
• Washer/dryer
• High-speed Wi-Fi
OUTDOOR FEATURES
• Gorgeous pool (July–September)
• Year-round hot tub
• Deck adjacent to house
• Pool house with kitchenette and bathroom
• Propane BBQ
• Firepit (wood provided)
• Driveway parking for up to 6 vehicles
COFFEE SET-UP
• Black and Decker Pour Over
• Electric kettle
• Grinder
• Frother / aerator (hand held)
FAMILY FRIENDLY
• Crib and bedding
• Highchair
• Childrens plates, bowls, and cups
• Infant Baby Bath
• Child / baby gates (permanent at top of stairs)
PET FRIENDLY
This is a V.I.Pooch Pawperty and your furry friend can expect the following:
• Dog bed
• Bowls
• Toys
• Shampoo
• First aid kit
LAYOUT
Two Level Home, all bedrooms are on the upper (2nd) level.
Main entry floor level has the living room, dining room, kitchen, powder room and laundry room/ mud room
All 4 bedrooms and 2 further bathrooms, used as a King primary with en-suite with large tub and shower, 2nd king guest suite with crib, 3rd bedroom bunk room and 4th bedroom with twin with trundle. There is also a shared hallway bathroom.
The lower level basement is locked and used for storage.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
• Bedroom 1 - King bed with en-suite
• Bedroom 2 - King bed with crib
• Bedroom 3 - Bunk bed with full on lower and twin on top
• Bathroom 1 - En-suite to primary bedroom, w/ shower and separate tub
• Bathroom 2 - Hallway access with tub / shower combo
• Bathroom 3 - Main level powder room
Pool Cabana
• Bathroom 4 - Powder room
• The bathrooms are supplied with Public Goods products (shampoo, body wash, cotton balls, q-tips).
STAFF & SERVICES
Extra cost (advance notice required):
• Pantry / wine pre-stocking
• Mid-stay Housekeeping
• Babysitting
LOCATION
Points of Interest
• 1.7 miles to The Widow Jane Mine
• 8 miles to INNESS
• 9 miles to Kingston
• 15 miles to Ashokan Reservoir
• 18 miles to Woodstock
• 20 miles to Opus 40
• 25 miles to The Peekamoose Blue Hole
• 35 miles to Kaaterskill Falls
SKI ACCESS
• 37 miles to Hunter Mountain
• 37 miles to Belleayre Mountain
• 57 miles to Windham Resort
AIRPORTS
• 35 miles to Stewart International (SWF)
• 72 miles miles to Albany International (ALB)
• 78 miles to Teterboro (TEB)
• 85 miles to Westchester (HPN)
• 98 miles to Newark Liberty (EWR)
• 106 miles to John F. Kennedy (JFK)
PLEASE NOTE -
Cancellation and Insurance: We encourage all our guests to purchase travel insurance, whether through the OTA when offered at the time of booking, or through a third party. We cannot make any exceptions to our cancellation policy.
Rental Agreement: Please know that we require all guests to sign a rental lease agreement.
Utility Outages: As Upstate New York can see its’ fair share of inclement weather and is primarily a tree rich area with overhead power lines, please know we do not assume responsibility for utility outages during your stay. If electric, water or Wi-Fi service is impacted, we do not refund. Of course, if an outage were to persists for longer than 8 hours we would allow a cancellation without penalty.
Weather: During the winter months, there may be ice, snow, and hazardous conditions. We recommend driving a vehicle with AWD or 4WD. Please ask about the plowing schedule for the house. Most driveways are plowed at or after 3” of accumulation.
Animals and Pests: The house is in a rural environment and surrounded by countryside, farms and wildlife. Although it’s wonderful to observe the eagles, deer, bears, and adorable chipmunks, it can also mean you will hear coyotes and foxes at night, and encounter the less cute mice, flies, snakes, ants, bees and ticks. There is very little to be done about it, but by keeping doors closed or screened and food in its appropriate storage, unwelcome guests will stay outside where they belong. All our properties benefit from scheduled pest control, but we are in a natural environment and we can not fortify the houses completely.
Cleaning Guarantee: We are very proud of our housekeeping team who go beyond both Airbnbs General Cleaning Guidelines and Airbnb’s Enhanced Cleaning Process recommendations. Because of their hard work and high professional standards, weare able to guarantee our cleaning to our guests. We take time stamped video and photos of the cleaned property and do not refund for any small issues found during a stay. Should a guest feel that something is amiss or needs additional attention, we will have a housekeeper attend the home to take care of it within 12 hours of an issue being
We look forward to welcoming you to The Onyx!
Please respect all house rules listed in the guidebook provided, as well as the privacy of this quiet community.