Kate’s Lazy Meadow

Poor value. Paper thin walls through which you could hear the next door couple talking clearly. Other louder activities were even more audible. Did not get any sleep on one night. There was dust and cobwebs in the corners. The rugs looked dirty. The bathtub did not drain well and regurgitated filth onto your feet.
For over $ 500 for 2 nights you’d expect to atleast walk out with clean feet and a good nights sleep.

My 2^nd time staying here (the first time was 8 years ago and I have a cloudy memory from that time) and I was happy to see Kate’s was still around. I’m a huge fan of a theme motel or hotel, and this love shack is a lot to look at. We stayed in the gnome cabin #4 with a wet bar, and we didn’t want to leave (so we kind of didn’t). Was pleased to see there was a stocked dish set and silverware, paper towels, microwave and toaster oven! I came just expecting a mini fridge.
Had a hard time getting the cable to work (until I found the 2^nd remote our 2^nd day) and the DVD player didn’t open up so we couldn’t play our locally rented film, but we still had a blast watching Kardashian marathons while eating Phoenecia fudge, playing MindTrap and looking for bears by the river (didn’t see any). Perfect getaway from the city for those not interested in roughing it in a tent. Will definitely be back.

My wife found this place online. We stopped in on the off chance it would be available and a nice man met us in the office and booked suite #3. They were running a special and the prices were very nice.
I fell in love with the room – décor is fun and oh soo unique. Quite frankly you just have to see it to appreciate it. Nice thoughtful touches like small fridge, microwave, a few dishes and great soap from BeeKind. The bed was very comfortable and a cozy room with unique and fun objects – UFO’s on the wallpaper. I appreciate that coming from New Mexico – the land of Roswell. lol
It has a feel like you are staying at a cool, trendy friend’s cabin and you fall into a relaxing state of mind. It was so nice we booked it again in a few days to escape from another place that had a tiny room and no wonderful tree-​filled, river running setting with comfort and charm. Out the door is nature galore and I’m very happy my wife found this place!
Well done and we’ll come again. Just wish it was closer to home.

This is my kind of paradise. I love it here so much I hope to buy it all one day and never leave again! I’ve stayed at the Meadow three times in different rooms in all different seasons from a long weekend to a week and have always been entirely happy with my stay. The local Chinese restaurant down the road is fantastic for a night in with scary B movies. Last year for my birthday six of us with our two dogs stayed at the cabin. We were very comfortable and happy there, but it was hot in late June and we missed the proximity to the river. The nearby towns and groceries are great, albeit quiet in the off season with a lot of the shops closed. The rooms are always well equipped for cooking and entertaining, and if it isn’t you can borrow stuff from empty rooms. They encourage relaxation at Kate’s and we’ve never had an issue doing that! Bring some raw nut mix for the chipmunks and they’ll be your best friends.

We first visited here in 2007 and I remember being charmed for the most part by the whole kitschy aspect of everything and only had a few minor issues. On our recent visit in 2013, I kind of feel like the honeymoon is over with me and Kate.
Granted, this is the Catskills — not the most with-​it area of our fine state. It’s an old mountain resort. I just have to think that there are better options. Here are my notes:
— Yes, to the musty smell. Luckily it was warm and dry outside so we opened every window and this subsided. But, if it was rainy or cold, that might be a real deal breaker.
— Small. We stayed in #3 which is one of the single bedroom units. We were up here for a wedding and it’s a tight space to have two people trying to get dressed in. I travel for work constantly (here and overseas) and this is pretty much the smallest hotel room I’ve stayed in over the past three years.
— Showing age. In our room, the wallpaper was peeling in two places (kind of majorly). Lots of obvious spider webs — for instance next to the phone and the lamp right by the door. I realize we’re in the «woods» and spiders are everywhere, but this is a housekeeping issue, not a «woods» issue.
— The shower is tiny. We live in NYC and have a small shower. My wife’s review of the shower was, «it’s impossible».
— The price. I’m torn on the price. Our room was $ 200/​night. Six years ago I may have thought that was a good price for the fun decorating and the whole adventure and history of it all… My little internal value voice is making a bit of noise. It was fun to stay there once — but I know there have to be better values and properties in the Catskills. Right?
It needs a freshening up.

My friend and I took an 11 day roadtrip in Oct. 2012, that was largely based on the fact that we both wanted to stay here. We did so many other things too, but this was worth it on its own. We stayed in suite #2, which is part of a building with 4 or 5 suites. It was cozy, kitschy, and a mid-​century fantasy come true. Plus, there was a DVD/​VCR player and a stockpile of fun thing to watch like new wave video comps, «Spice World», and an epic called, «Nudes in Limbo». Find that one and watch if you can!
Our suite had two bedrooms, with super comfy beds and duvets. Each had it’s own bathroom, with fun toiletries that are said to be ones Kate herself snags on the road, and tons of towels. The kitchen had a refrigerator, stove, and microwave, so if you want to bring in food from the farm stand up the road and cook, you can. There is a hot tub outside, which I didn’t use, but my friend said was pretty great.
There were some cute places to eat in the area including Phoenicia Diner for delicious breakfast and Red Onion for a slightly fancy, bistro dinner.
My only complaint about Kate’s is that there aren’t a lot of accessibility features. The suites were the most accessible and they each have 2 or 3 stairs to enter. I went with a portable ramp and suggest that for anyone who uses a walker or wheelchair.

We needed a break from reality — The dead of winter, busy at work, carting kids to games and concerts. We gathered our besties and headed to Mt. Tremper for an overnight mini-​vacation.
While researching motels and hotels, we found that most wouldn’t back down from the 2-​night stay rule (which is expected). Kate’s was surprisingly very accommodating probably because it was the dead of winter. And they allowed our canine friend Princess to join in the overnight adventure for a small fee. We stayed in the suites.
Kate’s suites are real funky — great vintage style with authentic 50s appliances and fixtures. The suites were decorated with kitschy artwork and vintage furniture… VCRs with a fun selection of 80s movies. The river is nearby and a beautiful sight at midnight under the light of the moon.
There are a few issues with Kate’s however. Nothing major, but it feels a little run down and neglected… In our suite, the vintage fridge must have pooped-​the-​bed and has been replaced by a standard fridge. The trees outside the motel haven’t been manicured and tried (with great effort) to poke our eyeballs out when visiting our friend’s suite. The shower backs up… soaking your feet in the filth of others. The ranges in both suites had issues — burners just didn’t work. The bed legs in suite 3 were about to fall off… We warned our friends to «take it easy,» if you know what I mean.
It’s a neat place. The service was fine. But I do hope that they’ll take some time to improve their property. Trim trees, add carpets on the cold linoleum, new beds, call a plumber, etc.

A wonderful, whimsical, and silly escape from NYC. Looking forward to going back!
They really did a great job at creating such a special vibe that was so happy and memorable. It was unlike any other hotel we have ever been to.
I found all of the cabins including the ones in the motel strip to be larger in person then how they seemed on the motel’s website. Each has at least a separate living room and bedroom.
There is also an old fashion railroad Scenic Train within walking distance which we wanted to take but did not have time for: 5 mile round trip between Mt. Tremper and Boiceville — a wonderful 45-​minute minute railroad excursion. Looked cute!

My husband wished it would have had better wi-​fi and cell service. But he could get service if he walked up to the road right by the parking lot.

It’s located on a beautiful stream, and the meadow is across from a 24-​hour food market. Def stroll across the street for that market — you can get a pint of organic, local strawberries for $ 2, plus a ton of other stuff.
We were two couples in Cabin 2, a two-​bedroom, two bath cabin with living room and kitchen. Décor is adorable, cabin as comfortable, bathroom soaps/​shampoos were Bee Kind brand, and Weber grills were available for use. It was a lovely weekend.
But Kate’s isn’t going to be everybody — if you want to be in the Catskills and stay in a cabin, this is ideal. If you want to be in a service hotel, there are cheaper options. And if you just prefer camping, that is a WHOLE lot cheaper. I love being outdoors and I love the Catskills, but next time I’d rather pay a fraction of the price and just pitch a tent on a nearby campground.

Kate’s lazy meadows was a cute place but def a place to stay in the summer and not the winter. My honey bunny and I stayed at this place for a long weekend away from the city.
Where to begin? This place was very cold. the linoleum floors (yes, real linoleum) were extremely cold; a nice shag rug would do wonders. The portable space heaters they provided did work, but since you’re out all day and the heat is off, the room is an ice box when you return and portable heaters take forever to work.
The bed was less than comfy. Lover and I kept having to give each other back rubs to massage the knots away… the bed collapsed a few times because the under bridge support was too small for the bed. We kindly complained and they fixed the issue. However, they still need new mattresses.
Décor was old but that’s what makes it cute. Bathrooms: Bathroom was really cute and very colorful. I usually like to shave in the shower but this shower was too small for that… i literally had to turn off the shower in order to apply the soap because there was no room to turn the shower head or move away from the water stream in order to get a good lather going on my HOT naked body. The shower products they use smell good and don’t leave you dry.
Why three stars? Because the first night we slept on a bed with a downward slope due the bed being broken and they didn’t offer to discount us for our negative experience on the first night. (we had to use a pillow as a body stop (like a door stop but different) in order to stay on the bed.
All in all it’s a cute place but def WAY overpriced for what you get. The end–

My husband and I stayed here for an emergency «get outta the city for the weekend» and adored it.
The bad: This hotel is definitely not for everyone. It’s a bit pricey and if you’re looking for attentive staff, you might want to consider going elsewhere. We arrived after the office closed on Friday and picked up the key. Tried to check in all day Saturday, but no one was there. There’s an emergency number that you can call until 11, after that you are on your own. There is also no cell phone service, but that’s true for most of the area.
The good: The rooms are freakin’ awesome, done up in High Kitsch. Everything you could need is there – microwave, fridge, glasses (water, martini and wine), corkscrew, stirrer and shaker for hard drinks. Plus, there was some very yummy shampoo/​conditioner/​soap in the bathroom. There is a library of old DVDs, also, as the cable TV is limited. Wi-​fi, however, was free.
Unfortunately, the Airstreams and hot springs were damaged in the hurricane, but we did get to walk by the river, which was calming and beautiful.
We will definitely be back.

I ADORED this place. I dont even want to tell any of you about it. You dont understand how perfect it is. Its probably a bit pricey but you’re getting a one of a kind experience.
Do I dare say more? What if everyone wants to go and I cant get in?
Okay, here’s the deal. Kate has beautifully decorated tiny little two story loft bungalows and they are just movie-​perfect. How often can you get a cabin experience, with this much style without buying and decorating it by yourself? NEVER!!! I almost could live here, and willingly give up all my stuff. Did I mention you are just a short (hop skip and a jump) from a giant creek with mountain views that we had all to ourselves? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? BREATHTAKING! By creek I of course mean a beautiful river. At least thats what it looked like to me. This was no tiny little stream. Oh yea, and everyone has their on grill to BBQ. Wait, it gets better. Walk across the street to a stellar and incredibly well stocked farmers market!
Oh and if you want and even more unique experience, stay in one of their airstream trailers parked creekside! They are small and beautiful and you get to have all the fun of camping without the whole tent routine.
If that isn’t enough, you’re surrounded by the Catskill mountains, and only minutes away from Woodstock and some great butchers too (for your grilling pleasure!)
If you are looking for a unique experience, do not pass this up. An all time favorite for now and always.

My boyfriend and I spent two nights (NYE 2008) here in Room #4. We wanted a mellow hang outside of the city and that’s what we got.
It snowed while we were there so we got to traipse around the grounds in the snow — the Airstreams were closed up for the season but looked super cute next to the river. I would have loved to stay in an Airstream.
We enjoyed our room, though I did have to redecorate a bit — luckily I had just bought a Balouch rug in Woodstock and the rug worked out nicely on the cold linoleum floor. I don’t remember the bathroom very much and the bedroom was nice. The living room just needed my touch and then it was enjoyable.
I called this summer to inquire the price on the Airstream for a night and would have ditched NYC for a night in a ‘Stream but it was overpriced for what it is so we decided against a second stay at Kate’s, though in the future I may return.
Just keep in mind that Kate’s is super rustic and will probs not be for everyone. If you like the idea of camping but you don’t actually like camping then this would be a good place for you.

Things we loved about this place: the funky décor, the location, being away from cell and internet access, the heat in the wintery months – it’s an unique experience!
We really, really wanted to love this place but we had so many challenges, and what was worse is that when we told the person working there about our experience when we checked out, the response was «I’ll make a note of it. Anything else?»
Here’s some of the challenges we had in suite 3: the sheets were kind of old and had several holes and bleach stains on them, the bed broke one evening when I had just been laying there and was getting up and we had to put it back together, the sink leaked into the trash can, the squirrels that ran through the ceiling at night, the water stains on the ceiling above the bed, and the walls are paper thin and we could hear our neighbors conversations, and the hot tub wasn’t working and no one called us back when we called and asked about it (because the staff isn’t onsite in the evenings).
I would say try it once if you’re into a unique experience, and maybe go with the cabins or airstreams because they are supposed to be nicer – but we’ll probably never go back again.

Great fun place to stay in the Catskills. We were in Cabin 5, and the AC worked just fine. The décor was rocking with the kitsch factor. The kitchen was so fully stocked with utensils, that I may as well have been home. This allowed us to cook up a terrific feast two nights running. There was even a blender!
There’s a small salt water pool that they heat up to hot tub temps in the evening, and a huge fire pit by the river. You are welcome to use both.
The Airstreams are small, but they are RV’s, so what do you expect?
My favorite was the Tinkerbell, as it was the furthest from the others, and had the best décor, in my humble opinion. Each Airstream has it’s own grill, AND fire pit. Tinkerbell has a hammock. I’m not sure if the others all have that. Our friend Beth stayed in Tinkerbell, and she loved it.
We had a great experience with the help. Carmen gave us extra utensils, and towels upon request, and was quite friendly.
I will say that we also stayed at another place while up here that was cheaper, but heck, you only roll around once; and I think a stay at Lazy Meadow is definitely worth the dough for the experience.

Let me preface the following review with a bit of weather-​related background. We stayed at Kate’s this past mid-​July, where the temperatures in Upstate New York can reach a 100 with almost a 100 per cent humidity. And indeed, the day weekend we stayed, it was fortunate enough (insert super sarcasm) to hit both. Needless to say, A/​C was going to be imperative, even more so if you are staying in a small metal box, in full sun, not designed to handle Mother’s Nature red-​hot fast-​balls. So, yes, we stayed in one of the quirky designed Airstream ‘Cabins’ that Kate’s prides itself on. And yes, the a/​c broke down. Of course, it was not noticed that it happened until the moment we checked in. So, basically we were given a shrug and a ‘hopefully the repairman can come tomorrow’ response. Say what? It was easily about 105 inside the Airstream and we pretty much left to fend for ourselves. Not even offered a fan. If you were going to be renting out Airstreams during one of the hottest weekends of the year wouldn’t you make sure they were all up and running in ever capacity. If I had been someone prone to illness there is no way I could have survived inside what was basically an enormous oven. Since we had rented a car to drive to Kate’s we ended getting back in and driving off to town to find an air-​conditioned restaurant where hopefully upon returning we could sort-​of sleep inside the Airstream. The next day, waiting out the repairman, who showed up about four hours late and promptly said ‘It’s just being over-​worked, it can’t handle this heat. There is nothing I can do”, then turned around and left. Again, I made my way up to the main desk-​to find a sign on the door that if no one was in someone would be there soon and if it was an emergency then there was number to call. I called the number, as it this point we had no electricity at all in the Stream, and the woman on the phone pretty much told yes, we know of the situation someone will be there soon. So, my husband and I basically sat the rest of the afternoon out in the 100 degree heat while waiting on someone to bring us a fan. In the end, since we enjoyed the area so much, we made a pact we would not let Kate’s ruin our entire experience but they really almost did. And, after all that we weren’t even offered any compensation for having no choice (as all area hotels were booked) to just put up with the ridiculousness. I still have a weird sweat smell in my travel bag.
Now, Kate’s is a bit like a campground, there are a few actual rooms in a pseudo-​sort of hotel/​cabin-​like building, but for the most part the Kate’s piece-​de-​resistance are the Airstreams. Each with their own theme (ours was ‘Tiki’), they are very self-​contained little units with an almost-​full kitchen, tiny sitting area, and an extraordinarily small bathroom (if you were over a 180 pounds or six feet tall I have no idea how you would use it). If we had not had such terrible experience with our Airstream and then even worse service once it all unraveled, I wouldn’t be writing a negative review. I can say almost wholeheartedly I will not be returning to Kate’s. I feel like jerk for having stayed through the whole weekend.