Nestled in the Catskill Mountains on one of the prettiest lakes in the region Monoquaga Cottage on Oquaga Lake is just a short trip from Binghamton, Syracuse and Scranton and only 2 1/2 hours by car from NYC. Monoquaga Cottage is next door to the recently renovated, historical Chestnut Inn.
Fishing, sailing, kayaking and water sports on this crystal clear lake are what it's all about!
Our upstate area is known to hikers as a prime location to enjoy all that summer has to offer. Local hiking in the Catskill region is plentiful with easy access from our location. Oquaga Creek State Park, Beaver Park, Marsh Pond and Cat Hollow State Forests all minutes away. Some of the The Catskill 35 peaks are within a 30-45 minute drive.
In the summer fly fishing on the Delaware River is a favorite for anglers of any ability and if you've always wanted to learn, sign up for classes or guide at one of the renowned local fly fishing schools. Cannonsville Dam and Reservoir offer recreational activities with rental boats by reservation, fishing and breath-taking scenery. Activities for children include a wonderful zoo at the Discovery Center or Roberson Museum in Binghamton, and Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville 20 minutes away.
The perfect walk any time of day is around the lake at 2.7 miles or bike the area's beautiful hills with great views of farms and woodlands and reservoirs.
The beautiful and quaint Chestnut Inn next door offers many amenities including a full service restaurant and bar.
Our cottage has four bedrooms, two on the upper level and two on the lower level. The master bedroom has a double door that opens to the front porch and has great sunrise views. The second double room has views of the wooded area. There is a full bathroom off the hallway to the bedrooms and a washer/dryer unit off the hallway as well.
The living room is spacious with a comfortable couch and chairs . There are beautiful views out the large glass double doors that lead to a porch with outdoor seating for dining and lounging.
A full kitchen with skylights makes the space bright and fun and there is plenty of cookware and utensils for the cook in the house with ample cupboard space to store your food. A side entrance door in the kitchen leads to the side porch and gas grill.
The dining room is off the kitchen and living room in a open floor plan. Lots of light from skylights through out the upper living area adds to the cheery atmosphere and gives glimpses of the night skies.
The stairs off the hallway lead to the lower level where there is a double bed with double doors leading to a patio and open to great views of the lake and the outside lawn. The cozy single bedroom on this level has a attractive full bath attached.
There is parking for four vehicles on the property behind the cottage.