Captain Schoonmakers
Enjoy a day in the country in a spectacular setting when you step back in time at Captain Schoonmaker's Bed & Breakfast. A pre-Revolutionary War stone house located in the beautiful Hudson Valley between the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains. Situated on 9 wooded and landscaped acres, Captain Schoonmaker's is the perfect place for a relaxing or romantic getaway. The smell of the wood burning fireplace will greet you as you walk up to 1760 Stone House for a 5 course breakfast.Guests stay in the 1810 Carriage House, a converted cow barn. All Carriage House rooms have private balconies overlooking the Waterfall, Trout stream and Woodlands. Canopies and puffy feather beds are part of our Early American decor. Five well appointed rooms,All with private bath,three with Jacuzzi bath tubs.Honeymoon suite with wood burning fireplace, whirlpool tub & cable TV.Your Elegant full breakfast is served by candlelight in the 1810 dining room on an 12 foot antique farm table by the fireplace. Enjoy delicacies such as poached pears in raspberry sauce, stuffed french toast,Vegetable Frittata, homemade cinnamon buns,or our own farm fresh eggs. After breakfast you can choose from many local activities. Perhaps hiking or cross-country skiing at Lake Minnewaska or the Mohonk Preserve, or some of the best rock climbing on the East Coast. If golf is your game, there are many courses in the area. Browsing one of the many Antique shops or pottery studios is a must as there are so many to choose from. There are many fine restaurants just minutes away, from four star gourmet, German, Italian, vegetarian and many others. We will be happy to supply menus and make reservations for you.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Countryside
- Mountains
- Small town
- Wine country
- Nearest major city: New Paltz, NY (10 miles)
- Directions to property:
From South: Route 87. Exit 18. Left after the toll booth on to route 299. Go through town of New Paltz. Right on Route 32 North. Continue for 7 1/2 miles, turn left onto Rt. 213 West after second bridge. Continue through Rosendale (approximately 2 1/2 miles from Route 32. We are located on the left at the corner of Mossy Brook Road, one mile before the town of High Falls. *From the North- Route 87 to exit 19 Kingston. Follow the traffic circle around to Route 209 South towards Ellenville. Continue on Route 209 South about 11 miles. Make a left turn onto Rt. 213 East, which is after the town of Stone Ridge and about 1/4 mile after the Towne Center shopping center. Continue on Rt. 213 East for about 3 miles. We are located on the right at the corner of Mossy Brook Road about 1 mile after the town of High Falls. - Nearest major airport: Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart) 35 miles
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is $ 130.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 140.00 and $ 195.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00
- Other Accommodations: Suites
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | Ceiling fans |
| Coffee/Tea facilities | Fireplace |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Internet Service |
| Ironing Board | Radio |
| Satellite/Cable TV | Wi-Fi |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | Computer |
| DVD Player | Library |
| TV | Telephone |
| VCR | Videos |
Meals
- A 5 course breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 9am
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
- Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Vegetarian
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 night weekends Memorial Day - Thanksgiving)
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Bring your own.)
- Deposit amount required (1 night.)
- Check in time is Before 9pm and Check out time is 11am
- Accepted by the following agencies:
- High Falls Civic Association
- Marbeltown Business Association
- New Paltz Chamber of Commerce
- Ulster Bed and Breakfast Alliance
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:| | 10% | 4 day stay | Minimum stay: 4 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Bill and Judy Klock
Owners Judy & Bill Klock bought this B&B in 1997 and have been remodeling while keeping the integrity of these 2 historic buildings. Judy is a retired nursery school teacher who loves to cook, garden and decorate. Bill is carpenter whose skills come in handy in a 200 year old home. - The innkeepers speak: English
- There are 3 cats on the property
- There is one dog on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: 5 Chickens
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Trout Stream on property, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, River tubing., Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting
High Falls Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from High Falls, New York.