Private Vacation Home
Magnificent Views, Prime Location in the Mountains - Pool Nearby!
Bovina Center, New York, United States
This dramatic home on 10 acres of land sits between the destination towns of Bovina Center and Andes. Perfectly PRIVATE location with sweeping, panoramic views of the mountains. Chef's kitchen, wrap around sun room, fieldstone fireplaces on every level, living room, den, 4 bedrooms (2 en suites), 5 bathrooms, fitness room with weight station and PELOTON BIKE, BILLIARDS ROOM, 3000SF of deck outside and more. Close to WEDDING VENUES and 2 SKI CENTERS. brbrThe house does not have a private swimming pool. There is a public swimming pool in the nearby town of Andes. Less than a 10 minute drive!brbrWe accept long term stays! Stays of one month or longer have access to a private LAKE, basketball and tennis courts and picnic area. Sorry, stays under one month do not have lake access due to HOA rules but there is a public pool only a few miles away in the town of Andes and Delhi.brbrPlease read The Space details thoroughly, it provides important information about the home. Reach out if you have any questions about the layout, amenities or the area. In the Neighborhood section you will find distances to many popular venues and activities.brbrBear's Eye View is a destination in itself, your entire trip can be spent here and you would want for nothing else! But of course, there are so many fantastic things to do in the Catskills, so do make sure you venture out!brbrThe house is located on a dead end road with only a handful of other homes nearby. Private and serene, it sits on a hillside overlooking the valley and mountains beyond. Ten acres of woods and peacefulness are yours to enjoy. The road leading to the home is a 1.8 mile country road, gravel and dirt, and is maintained by the nearby towns of Bovina Center and Andes. At the home there is parking for 3 to 4 vehicles at the top of the driveway, in front of the garage or along the driveway.brbrMain LevelbrThere are two short sets of steps to get the entrance, which is the kitchen on the main level. The main level of the home has an open floorpan. A spacious Chef's Kitchen features a 5 burner LP gas stovetop, convection wall oven, wine fridge, porcelain tile countertops, stainless farm sink and breakfast bar. Fully stocked with everything you need to prepare and serve meals. brbrA sitting area just off the kitchen has a floor to ceiling fieldstone, double sided fireplace and sliding doors leading onto the L shaped sunroom that wraps around to the kitchen.brbrThe sunroom, with walls of windows for an amazing view, has a sitting area and 10 foot custom made live edge dining table. A second set of sliding doors connects the sunroom to the kitchen while a built in countertop serves as a pass through to the sitting area. The perfect buffet or drink station! There is also a door in the sunroom that leads to the deck with outdoor furniture and seating. br brOn the other side of the fireplace is an intimate living area with brand new, comfy L shaped sofa and Smart TV. Two walls of windows add to the ambience, letting the outdoors in. On the side of the fireplace is a wood stove, no chilly winters here! brbrJust off the sitting area, the laundry room is tucked behind double doors. Down a short hall there is a queen bedroom, stairs to the ground level, a full bathroom and another door leading to the back deck. brbrTop FloorbrUp a flight of stairs, you'll find a spacious hallway with skylight and bookcase. There is a bathroom with tub/shower combo, one queen bedroom with double doors leading to the deck, and another queen bedroom with en suite. The master bedroom is 900SF and includes a fieldstone fireplace, two sitting areas, desk, King bed and en suite. East, West and South facing windows provide dramatic views. The bathroom has a walk in shower, jetted tub and two vanities. brbrGround LevelbrbrFrom the main level go down a flight of stairs to the ground level. An enormous, spa-like bathroom has a garden tub and walk in shower room plus a large bathroom closet. brbrThe billiards room is open to the stairway and has a regulation size billiards table, fireplace and french doors leading to the covered ground level deck. Another living room is just past the billiards room and has a Smart TV, comfortable seating and a fantastic leather sofa. brbrThere are two exercise rooms! The first room, with spectacular view, has a Peloton bike, yoga mats, Smart TV and hand weights. A multi-station weight bench is in the next room for a complete workout. brbrLet's Go OutsidebrbrBear's Eye View has approximately 3000SF of composite decking to enjoy! The deck wraps around the house and has stairs to get to each level. The back deck looks into the woods with it's tree canopy, fern covered forest floor, original stone walls and large boulders jutting out of the landscape. A Weber propane BBQ grill and Kudu open fire grill are available year round. Down a flight of stairs on the left side the house, the deck continues. A covered walkway along the ground level of the home brings you to the double doors of the billiards room. Up a flight of stairs you'll find a door to the main floor living room and as you continue around to the front of the house there is a sitting area - the prime outdoor seating area for gathering and relaxing. Another flight of stairs at the back of the house brings you to the top floor deck which runs along the right side of the home. Double doors here bring you to the queen bedroom on the top floor. brbrViews of the mountain, valley and woods are on every level! Plus, if you're a sun lover or prefer the shade, the home is perfectly situated to provide both. brbrThe pictures of the home have details in the captions with more information and all of our amenities are listed in Amenities section. If you have something specific you would like to have at the home and don't see it listed please reach out!brbrGuest have access to all unlocked areas. There is a locked storage area on the ground level, one closet in the kitchen, one closet in the master bathroom. The garage is not included in the reservation.brbrBear's Eye View is professionally hosted by R & R Vacation Rentals, Inc. brHosts are available as needed.brbrDelaware County NY is a four season vacation destination. In the summertime there are yard sales, farmers markets, fairs and more. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking and fishing. Fall is for leaf peeping. Drive down the country roads, pick apples and pumpkins and enjoy nearby town harvest festivals. Winter is packed full of activities. There are two ski centers nearby that offer tubing, skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing (as well as summer activities like hiking, biking and concerts). Restaurants often showcase locally made or grown food like cheese, bread, meat fruit and vegetables. Shops abound, there's always something to see.brbrCheck out the website to Great Western Catskills for all the up to date info for shopping, restaurants and activities.brbrDistances to popular vacation spots and wedding venues:brThe Inn at West Settlement: 19 milesbrRoxbury Barn: 19 milesbrStone Tavern Farm: 20 milesbrMaple Shade Farm: 11 milesbrNatural Gardens: 16 milesbrStonewall Estates: 11 milesbrBelleayre Ski Center: 26 milesbrAll Star Village, Oneonta: 33 milesbrPlattekill Ski Center: 21 milesbrCooperstown Dream Park: 43 milesbrSUNY Delhi: 11 milesbrSUNY Oneonta/Hartwick College: 33 milesbrbrA vehicle is necessary. Uber or taxi service is limited or unavailable. A FWD or AWD vehicle is recommended October through April when snow is likely.brbrBefore making a reservation, please read the Rules and Polices to make sure you are comfortable and aware of guest expectations. We want to make your trip as fantastic and memorable as possible! Here are just a few more things to keep in mind:brbr- We have awesome neighbors, help keep us awesome neighbors too! While the home is in the country and private, noise does travel so please follow the quiet hours and keep outdoor noise down after 9PM. brbrThere is a private community just down the road. The road leading to this lake front community is marked PRIVATE, NO TRESPASSING. If you are considering purchasing property here and want to LIVE in a private, lake front community, let me know and I will connect you with the BEST real estate agent to help you. Stays of one month or longer have lake access and other amenities.brbr- No dogs, no cats. I know, we love them too. brbr- No parties. If there are 8 people on the reservation there should be 8 people at the house. Please reach out to us if you would like to have daytime visitors.brbr- We have a private septic and well. Be conscientious of water use in the dryer months and no water lawn games, sprinklers, slides or kiddie pools. They can quickly drain a well leaving you with no water or brown water. And for the septic, only flush TP down the toilets. brbr- If you smoke outside do NOT put out cigarettes on the deck, throw butts on the driveway or lawn. If you smoke inside the home there will be a $500 fine.brA FEW RULES.brCheck-In and Check-Out: Plan your travel on our listed 4PM arrival and 11AM departure times. Changes in times may be available for an additional fee if possible. Please give at least 24 hours notice for requests, last minute requests may not be possible as cleaning and service schedules are planned in advance.brbr- We have awesome neighbors; help keep us awesome neighbors too.br- No parties. Only the number of guests on the reservation should be in the house. Let Host know of daytime guests. br- No smoking. If you must smoke, do so outdoors only and extinguish when done then put in the garbage. There will be a $500 fine for evidence of smoking inside the home. br- No pets. I know. we love them too. br- No ATV's, snowmobiles, fireworks or firearms. br- Quiet hours 9PM to 8AM, keep outdoor noise to a minimum. brbrThere is a private community down the road. Do not enter the area marked Private Community. Trespassing will be grounds for immediate termination of the reservation with no refund of unused time. Stays of one month or longer have use of lake and
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