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The Mountain House at Onteora is located at 96 Piney Point Road, Boiceville NY 12412, Ulster County in the Catskill Mountains.
From Mountain House: "Onteora is a secluded and romantic bed and breakfast in the Catskill Mountains, 8 miles from Woodstock and less than 20 miles from Hunter Mountain and Belleayre Ski Center. There are five rooms in the main house and two in the near-by cottage. A reservation commits you to a 50% deposit with balance due on arrival. Deposits are fully refundable with two weeks’ advance notice, or one month’s if you reserve more than one room."
History of Mountain House
"By age of fifty, Richard Hellmann commanded a mayonnaise empire that stretched from New York to Florida, from Chicago to San Francisco. But his doctor's message was blunt: "You have six months to live. However, there is a chance you could live longer, if you retire now and move to the country." And that is exactly what he did. For his summer home, Hellmann discovered a pine-studded promontory high in the Catskills, not far from the arts colony of Woodstock. His Park Avenue architect took full advantage of the site, sketching out a 20 by 30 foot Great Room with a cathedral ceiling and a massive stone fireplace. He then filled the room with windows, encompassing both the panorama of the mountains and the Esopus valley below. Around this he wrapped a forty-foot covered dining porch with Adirondack-style tree trunk columns and railings. To accommodate the Hellmann clan, the architect strung four bedrooms along the northern edge of the promontory. Mr. Hellmann's own bedroom was placed at the south end of the house, on the balcony level, overlooking the Great Room on one side, and the river valley on the other. He added some finishing touches: meandering garden paths and a classic twig gazebo. The Hellmann's took occupancy in 1930, enjoying everything the magnificent estate had to offer - even championship billiards in the grotto-like Game Room.And what about that doctor's prediction? Well, Richard Hellmann lived to be 94."
About the Mountain House
Seven (7) guestrooms (News that a new room is on the horizon. All with private baths, beautiful views, and beautiful features)
Gourmet breakfasts
Magnificent views
The word is
The Mountain House is beautiful with equally lovely guestrooms, spectacular views, and delicious breakfasts. Unfortunately there are some negative comments about the "stodgy innkeeper".
Activities and Attractions near Mountain House
Biking trails in Ulster County
Fishing in Ulster County
Golf courses in Ulster County
Hiking trails in Ulster County
Historic Sites in Ulster County
Minnewaska State Park in Ulster
Skiing in Ulster County
For dining out in and around , select from one of many cafes, and excellent
restaurants in Ulster County.
Location: Boiceville
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Mountain House at Onteora "Bed & Breakfast"
