River front, million dollar Mountain View Estate

Great house, top master bedroom is spacious and comfortable with a screaming view and a great bathroom (with lovely bath). Exceptional property overflowing with wildlife, we caught the wild turkeys (and they are huge) admiring their reflection in the side of the car. Met the chipmunk family (momma and two babies - too cute). You can get to the river, just need a little courage to find the way. Can't vouch for the TV, we never used it. Every night was game night (with a beer or two). Most of the time was spent on the deck off the living room admiring the view, watching the wildlife (eagle, hawk, bluebirds, Pileated woodpecker, deer etc etc etc). Both David and the property manager (Joan) were great and communicated well to make sure we were comfortable. Thank you David for sharing your amazing property.

FANTASTIC!!!!!

Due to covid, we brought a lot of what we needed for a 3 night stay. We did not want to have to go in/out too much for groceries nor to go out to restaurants or bars. The kitchen had enough pots and pans and dinnerware for our family of 4. Except for the house needing a few repairs (which I let the owner know), this place is awesome especially for nature lovers like my family. The view of the mountains and the river is jaw dropping. The sound of water flow in the brook is refreshing. We hiked a bit, followed the brook to the road. And then took the path upward to the waterfall and past that. So awesome! There were deer visiting once in a while. That was nice watching them watch us. I took a lot of pictures and videos but pictures can’t compare to actually being there and seeing with your own eyes. My two young adult kids enjoyed ski ing . Ski bear was only a few miles away. Our stay was a good mix of invigorating activities, admiring and appreciating the wonders of nature, and most important of all family bonding. We enjoyed our stay.

It’s clean and that’s the way you should keep it. Animals are everywhere ( turkey, deer, bear, coyotes, foxes) treat them with respect and they will come back. Fishing is the biggest plus. It’s a hike down the driveway and back up and a mini hike game trail I found down to the river. Salmon, bass, trout, chubs, stripers, and last but not least catfish if you fish at night. I found wearing waders with boots is a good idea. Allows you to hit those deep spots where the fish hide in. Green worms from Walmart work the best for trout and bass. I bottom fished and found a few snags but with the waders it should make it easy to get out, if not bring extra tackle to keep your experience the best. Fire pit was awesome with wood on the property, or you can buy wood at the local gas stations or drive around and find bundles of wood being sold for 5$. Uber eats do not deliver here lol so learn how to cook healthy meals so your able to wake up fresh and ready to enjoy this beautiful property. Behind the house there is a trail to the right of the swing set going up to the waterfalls. I found frogs, salamanders , and snakes. The property is sacred, I can’t stress this enough please don’t mess it up for everyone. This property gave me the opportunity to love my other half and open up more about myself. I’m a combat veteran who suffers from ptsd and tbi. To get away from the media, the crazy stresses of everyday life, the peace , the happiness of being able to relax for once I can’t even put into words. There are spiders around the property but they will not bother you if you leave them alone to do there jobs. Night you can see how they build huge webs by the lights to catch there midnight snacks. Also when driving on the road to the house be mindful of the speed, there are deer and people on these roads every now and then. Just be vigilant of your surrounding. Other then that this was perfect and I will be coming back again and again and spreading the word that this property is key if your into fishing and hunting. Plan the trip ahead of time because it is a 30 min ride to Walmart or to the closest market. The bars are around but your better off drinking on the deck listening to the water and birds. Thank you David for the opportunity and your welcoming home. I truly am happy and miss this property already.

The owner's home was spotless and tastefully decorated. The home is very private and has a great view from the top porch. We enjoyed sitting on the porch in the morning and loved the fire pit in the evening. During our second day it rained non-stop and had water coming through 2 of the windows, thankfully there were plenty of towels. The wi-fi for our phones and laptops worked, but we were unable to use the TV as it was not connected to wi-fi. David responded to my text, but we were unable to fix the issue. This did not impact our trip as we did not come to watch TV. My biggest suggestion for David is to improve the cookware. There are very few places to eat without driving at least 5 miles and I cooked almost every meal. The kitchen had plenty of plates, cups and silverware but only one skillet that was useable. Also, there was no toaster that was listed in equipment. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the house is very comfortable. Again, I would make sure there is a FULL set of cookware.

Overall, the location was great, and the house meet most of our needs, but the experience was frustrating. There was no real communication from the owner of the property. I sent a message to him a few days before we were suppose to check in to see what the process was. I was told someone would meet us at the property at 4pm with keys to let us in. We arrived there about 30 mins early and waited. By 4:30 when no one had shown up I called the owner and left him a voicemail. Cell phone reception is spotty at best so trying to place calls was a challenge. That's to be expected in the mountains. We managed to get into the house through an unlocked door, and we eventually got a call back. The driveway leading up to the property is unpaved gravel, and was very difficult to get up because of all the erosion and having to drive uphill. We came with a 4WD SUV, the other group that stayed with us drove a Prius and it barely made it up and scraped the bottom of the car as it did. One of the main reasons we picked this property was its location to the river and the fishing. The posting of the property boasts about the great fishing and access to the river along with canoes. There was no information provided by the owner explaining how to get to the waterfront and there was no markings or trails that lead to the water. We managed to trek down the road through the wooded area and make our own path down to the river and more than likely on someone else's property. The experience was frustrating to say the least. It would have been nice to be provided the information to property access the riverfront. The house itself was clean. The listing also mentions not to bring groceries because of the farmer's markets in the area. But again, there was no information about farmers markets provided to us. You should definitely bring groceries with you because the closest grocery store is 30 minutes away. If you plan on doing any cooking, make sure you bring everything you need with you. The kitchen is not well equipped. Other than a small grill on the stove top, and a small pot, there wasn't anything else to cook on. Bring your own knives, frying pans, spices and trash can. You have to take your trash with you, when you leave, but it would have been nice to at least be provided a trash can in the kitchen to place a trash bag into. There is a trash compactor that we found about 10 mins away, again, would have been nice to be told about it.

Family of three (couple and adult daughter) enjoyed 4 day get away in this rustic, COVID-friendly house (good for social distancing). House is located on upper portion of 50 acre plot, which straddles roadway and railroad track, leading down to beautiful, wild and private river waterfront. Its a great hike down for nimble explorers (took us about 20 minutes to hike down); less suitable for young children, or anyone less steady on their feet. We had trouble with very sensitive lock on lower level sliding door - this was the only way to lock the property from outside. The manager was responsive - he sent someone to fix lock after we reported problem. However, lock only worked once after it was fixed and we couldn't get it to lock again. We chose not to have it fixed, and just kept our valuables with us. We enjoyed sitting on front porch/deck with morning coffee or evening drinks to watch birds, wild turkey and deer. Unfortunately two screens are missing from screen porch. No river view in full summer foliage, except sliver of river from master bedroom window. Air conditioning was good; wifi was ok. House, furniture, appliances, bathrooms and kitchen are dated. Kitchen was very basic, with very limited supplies - cabinets contained several almost empty vegetable oil bottles and coffee filters, but no salt or pepper. Non-stick pots and pans were quite pitted, and cutlery, dishes and cooking supplies are basic. Sheets, pillows and towels are serviceable - mattresses not particularly comfortable (we tried all three mattresses, before settling on least uncomfortable). Based on our 15 plus years of such rentals, we would expect either better quality or newer furnishings, linens, appliances and kitchen contents. We would not rent this property again.

We were looking for a quick weekend escape for a few days to just relax and chill. We found this wonderful property and enjoyed the peace and quiet. mornings and afternoons were spent on the deck looking out at the hawks and deer. We never even turned on the tv. We spent one afternoon boating on nearby Lake Wallenwaupack. We enjoyed a nice dinner at Rayvn & Robyn in Hawley, fabulous. The best was just hanging out together away from crowds bbq'ing with family and enjoying nature. I recommend a stay if you love peace & quiet and nature. The house was clean, bedding was comfortable and all linens were provided. Only drawbacks were could have used a few more towels and there were a lot of stairs, but most of the time was spent on the one floor so I wouldn't let that stop you from enjoying this wonderful mountain retreat.

Our family enjoys camping each summer, but with all the added stresses of 2020 thus far, camping wasn't in the cards either. We wanted all the benefits of the great outdoors, without the work of pitching tents and building fires. Wildcat Estate provided that balance. Our girls were excited to see deer, wild turkeys, chipmunks and hawks all from the balcony and front yard of the property. The sound of the waterfall and the stream running right beside the property is relaxing and a trail from the backyards provides really easy access for viewing. Take a 10 minute hike down to the river, and we were able to swim, see bald eagles and even catch some trout for dinner. We had a fantastic, relaxing week here and would definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys the above mentioned highlights. On the down side, we found the treehouse and slide not fit for use by our children. It was not cleaned in a while and also overrun with spiders, cobwebs, and squirrel debris. The children were disappointed that they couldn't use it. Also, I appreciated having an outdoor weber grill to use, but it was a little tricky without grilling utensils being available for use. The pros FAR outweigh the cons, and I would still recommend this property in a heartbeat. David, thank you for your responsiveness and tips on accessing the river through the week.

Nice house. Very private up on the side of a small mountain. Access via a private rutted dirt road. At night can fall asleep while listening to the stream running nearby in the woods. Our favorite part was taking meals on the front balcony while enjoying the view and bird watching. Very peaceful and relaxing.