The Starling at Pond Eddy: Apartment

The Starling at Pond Eddy is a country retreat nestled on almost 8 acres of woods along the Delaware River, comprising of a Historic Delaware and Hudson Canal House and a caretaker’s cottage. The Starling at Pond Eddy is home to three rentals, however The Apartment is a private space within the historic riverhouse. The Apartment can also be combined with the Boardinghouse Rooms to accommodate a large group. Although The Starling at Pond Eddy retains much of its late 1800’s historic charm, the buildings have been upgraded with modern amenities like central air conditioning and heat. The Apartment has a wood burning stove for the cooler weather months and a large claw foot bathtub that overlooks the Delaware River. Fire pits are located behind both buildings for roasting marshmallows (and ghost stories). A shared propane grill is also available for guests to use during the spring/summer months. Each bedroom is outfitted with memory foam mattresses and hypoallergenic bed and pillow covers. The pillows are down-alternative and hypoallergenic with 100% cotton covers. The soft garment washed sheets and duvet covers are also 100% cotton. Our towels are generously sized soft combed 100% Egyptian cotton and the bathroom has a hair dryer and portable clothing steamer. The kitchen is stocked with coffee, herbal tea and an electric coffee pot + French press. * A Queen-sized inflatable bed is available for use in the living room of this unit. The property has a newly installed generator for inclement weather or power outages. We will always be available to answer questions but will not be staying on the property while you are visiting. Located off New York State Route 97 in Pond Eddy, a hamlet in Sullivan County, New York, the property is minutes away from Hawk’s Nest, a picturesque winding road along the Delaware River named for the birds of prey that nest in the area. Pond Eddy is a burgeoning community, rich with history. Its topography is punctuated by scenic overlooks, elegant historic architecture and bucolic panoramic views of the river. In the last several years the areas around Pond Eddy have undergone a good deal of development and small business growth as well, melding both new and old structures into the framework that’s making up the revived Lower Catskills area. Pond Eddy is a hamlet of Sullivan County, NY, and our property is conveniently located off NY State 97. We are less than a two hour drive from the New York City metropolitan area and accessible by train (the MTA Metro-North Port Jervis station is only a short 15 minute taxi ride from the property). The Apartment is a private rental on The Starling at Pond Eddy property, ideal for a couple or solo retreat. If you are looking for even more space this rental can be combined with The Boardinghouse Rooms (by opening a pass-through door). When both these units are rented we also allow use of our ground floor General Store for a flat rate - which is great for communal dining! The porch is a shared space with this rental as well as the backyard. In addition to these two rentals, The Starling at Pond Eddy also rents out a caretakers Cottage that's located at the back of the historic riverhouse. The Cottage is our only pet-friendly rental!