| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 17 positive, 0 negative]
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| 12/28/08 |
Positive
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| This place is AMAZING!!!! It was more than we could have had imagined...Not only is this cabin immaculately clean and well maintained but has great perks such as a very well equipped kitchen and items available for leisure activities (kayaks, bikes, movies, games, books, etc...) We are avid travelers and it is rare to find such a gem of a place where you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. Thanks Bruce and Deanna for the attention to detail...we loved the fresh tulips and yummy chocolates! Hope to see you very soon! Kira, Freddy, Tara and Sam |
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kira
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| 11/12/08 |
Positive
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| We spent a wonderful 3 nites at your Hudson Valley Paradise on the Lake. My wife and I enjoyed the relaxation of sitting by the fireplace and on the porch overlooking the lake...and of course the hot tub. Kayaking on the lake was another fun adventure. Our golden retriever Zeke was in heaven. Thanks to Bruce & Deanna for providing this great escape only a few hours from the metropolitan area. |
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Joel & Jody, Dumont, NJ |
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| 11/07/08 |
Positive
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| No Worries here!We chose the cottage because it is close to Bard College, for a visit with my son. It is everything and more than you can see from the ad.Tastefully decorated, great kitchen, beautiful gardens all around! Very romantic,private,and picturesque. This is excellent value for the price. Things like the nice linens,soaps,lotions, and the makings for pancakes, are just some of the unexpected treats.We would recommend this to the pickiest of travelers! |
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Lisa and Dennis, Minneapolis, MN |
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| 10/10/08 |
Positive
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| My husband and I, our daughter and 4 year old granddaughter (from Austin, TX)were just in Tivoli for a family wedding and spent 3 delightful days at the Painted Turtle. Our granddaughter Zoe just loved everything and didn't want to leave. She even had to have her picture taken with the chickens so that she wouldn't forget them. The write-up on the website doesn't do the cottage or the landscaping justice...everything you could possibly imagine is there. We hope to return. |
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Kathy, Weaverville, NC
828-658-3487 |
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| 07/28/08 |
Positive
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| This is our second visit to the Painted Turtle cottage and we just can't say enough about how wonderful our week was!!! The lake helped us to beat the summer heat wave and we really enjoyed using the kayaks and the bicycles. The cottage is perfectly equipped and spotless. The screened porch was our favorite place to relax and we enjoyed watching the wide variety of birds attracted to the bird feeders. We look forward to another stay next summer! |
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Anonymous, New York, NY |
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| 07/19/07 |
Positive
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| A slice of heaven on earth! We've rented many summer houses in the Hudson Valley and this one is truly special!!! The owners, Bruce and Deanna, have thought of everything to make the guests' stay comfortable and relaxing. The porch is fantastic, as are the decks leading down to the lake. We loved all the natural wood in the house and how well thought out the floor plan is. The kitchen was incredibly well-equiped and everything was spotless. We appreciated all the little touches to make our stay comfortable and look forward to many more summer weeks at the Painted Turtle! |
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Karen, Brooklyn, NY |
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| 06/02/07 |
Positive
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| This was my second visit to the Painted Turtle Cottage with my parents. My parents loved it, mom was about to cry when we left. The owners are extremely nice people. The cottage is beautiful. There is everything you can dream of: Hot tub, kayak, canoe, hammock, birds, squirrels of all kinds... I will definitely go again. |
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Bogachan Celen, New York, NY |
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| 02/03/07 |
Positive
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| Great!! We loved the cottage. The peace and quiet beauty of nature, the morning mist, the stillness of the lake...what a magical place!! We had an enchanted weekend. |
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Milagros and Guess, Bronx, New York |
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| 09/01/06 |
Positive
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| This was our first vacation with our 5 month-old daughter, and it was absolutely wonderful. The cottage is very warm and inviting, and the hosts could not be more accomidating. Everything was pristine. The kitchen was better equiped than my own kitchen at home, the beds were extremely comfortable. The screened in porch was were we spent most of the evenings enjoying the fresh country air. The dock by the lake was great and the canoe and kayaks were a definite plus. It was very hard to leave this place but hopefully we'll be coming back for years to come. |
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Katya, Breo and Maya, New York, NY |
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| 11/29/05 |
Positive
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I just recently returned back from a weekend getaway at the Painted Turtle Cottage with my boyfriend and we had a wonderful time there. It was everything it said it was and much more.. I continue to tell everyone how cozy this cottage was and how the owners left everything you needed in that cottage. The fireplace was amazing as well as the kitchen with everything you could possible need and more. You did not have to leave the cottage for anything because everything u needed was there, the view of the lake, the hammack, all were wonderful and soo relaxing. It was a great getaway from the busy bronx. I would most definatly want to return some day.
Sincerly,
Gabriel and Sorelis
Bronx, Ny |
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Sorelis , Ny,bronx,USA
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| 08/17/05 |
Positive
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| We loved staying here. The owners provide lots of little touches that made it special. Cozy, charming place. I definitely would rent this cottage again. |
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Marge & Robert, Brooklyn, NY |
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| 03/07/05 |
Positive
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| We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at the cottage. The cottage was warm & cozy, and absolutely immaculate. There was a layer of snow already on the ground -- making for a very picturesque setting. It was the perfect getaway from the city. And we got to enjoy the area's fine dining. We're looking forward to return visits to enjoy the other seasons. |
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Judy & Augie, NYC |
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| 01/10/05 |
Positive
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We really enjoyed our stay here. The cottage is very charming and we took advantage of this week to relax, fish and kayak around this peaceful lake. The weather was a little undecided, we had rain, sun, storms but overall it was cool breezy and the clouds were beautiful. The fishing is great here and the water is so nice and clean.
We are glad we found this cottage to have our vacation, we look forward to returning again! This is a lovely vacation home!! |
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Karen& Rich |
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| 08/13/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
FROM OUR GUEST BOOK...We needed a retreat, a place to unwind and relax. We found that, and more, at this peaceful cottage. We read, wrote, talked and watched the wildlife. Squirrels, chipmunks,birds, and deer fritted and scampered through the clearing. Alpha Squirrel was fun to watch-perched high on the birdfeeder, chattering gutteral challenges to those who would steal "his" hoard. The weather was nice. Some rain occassionally splattered the leaves, but at some point each day the sun sent shimmering grins across the lake. We hope all who stay here enjoy the traquility and fresh air as much as we did. This is trily a lovely cottage and we hope to find our way again.Thank you, Bruce and Deanna, for your hospitality and for sharing your cottage ( and the peace it brought)...
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Tom and Deb
PA
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| 07/24/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
FROM OUR GUEST BOOK.... Our long awaited vacation was well worth the wait. The cottage was so relaxing and the best part of our stay. We didn't need to go far for enjoyment. The children were happiest finding creatures, fishing,kyaking and swimming in the lake. The weather was perfect,(even with one day of rain) lovely breezes and no humidity! We look forward to returning. The cottage and lake couldn't be more perfect!
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Andy and Family
NY
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| 07/17/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
FROM OUR COMMENT BOOK...We have had a great week here. The children have really enjoyed the lake. Swimming and Kayaking everyday. The cottage is excellent both inside and out!! The weather has been a little variable but we have enjoyed visiting the surrounding area and also 2 very exasting but exiting days in the city. Well worth coming all this way for a holiday.
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Robert and Freinds
Edinburg Scotland
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| 07/10/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
FROM OUR GUESTBOOK...
Dear Bruce and Deanna, We had a great time at your cottage. We swam and fished everyday. We also took a trip to the Vanderbilt Mansion, Kingstons Mariners Museum and the Black Creek forest. The last day Charlie and his brother drove to the Catskill Mountains and climed a difficult 8 mile hike up Indian Head Mountain.
The weather was fantastic during our stay and the fishing was great. We caught a few trout and a 4lb largemouth Bass.
All in All, I would definately stay again. You have a beautiful place.
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Charlie and Guest
California
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| 07/05/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
FROM OUR GUESTBOOK...We wanted to get away from the city for a couple of days, but in our wildest dreams, we couln't have imagined such an oasis so close by...
We spent the past 2 days relaxing,swimming,cooking and enjoying your beautiful cottage. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
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Matan and family
New York City
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