Darby Cabin: Dreamy Cabin w/Sauna, 2 Hrs From NYC! — Guest Reviews

Red Cottage2 bedrooms2 bathsSleeps 4

Review Summary

Overall Rating
4.6 / 5
Total Reviews
21
Sources
Airbnb (21)
Most Recent
Apr 2026

Each review shows: source · star rating · date · guest comments. Reviews are grouped by traveler type. Persona ratings reflect the average score from guests in that category.

Ratings by Traveler Type

Couples
5.0 / 5
3 reviews
Families with Children
5.0 / 5
1 review
Families with Young Children
5.0 / 5
1 review
Couples5.0 avg · 3 reviews
AirbnbFeb 2025

Wonderful time spent in a peaceful wooded setting. The pictures don't do it justice and the view of the river is amazing. My wife and I loved the sauna and definitely plan to come back.

AirbnbOct 2024

This is the perfect tranquil escape in the serenity of nature. My fiancé and I got engaged here it’s that kind of special.

AirbnbAug 2024

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this property. Great location and fun activities in the area. Hosts were very responsive and shared great recommendations!

Families with Children5.0 avg · 1 review
AirbnbDec 2024

Amazing Airbnb! My family loved everything about this place 🥰

Families with Young Children5.0 avg · 1 review
AirbnbNov 2024

The stay was as described! It was a cute place to spend a few nights away from the city. The spa was easy to use. There were a few easy hiking trails nearby and a few restaurants too. Would recommend for a couple or two, noting that there is one bedroom in the basement and one in the loft (and neither are closed by door) which worked well for us and our 1-year old.

All Reviews4.4 avg · 16 reviews
AirbnbApr 2026

This place is one of the most amazing locations I've had the pleasure of staying at. Everything about it was great, especially the peace, quiet, and privacy, which were all perfectly on point.

AirbnbJan 2026

The host was responsive; there were some misunderstandings, but they found an excellent way to resolve them.

AirbnbJan 2026

Pros -Clear, helpful communication and smooth check-in. -Quiet location with a beautiful forest setting. -The downstairs bed was very comfortable. -Plenty of firewood was provided. Cons -The interior lacks authenticity and attention to detail. Despite a clear design reference, many elements feel superficial or low-quality (e.g., tissue box covers without tissues). -Maintenance needs improvement. Several items felt loose or unstable, including tables, chairs, screws, and the drink cart. Dishes and plates felt cheap. -Cleanliness could be better. There were spider webs, stained dishes, and dirty marshmallow s’mores sticks left on the ground around the fireplace in the living room, which felt inconsistent with strict checkout cleaning instructions. -The space is smaller than it appears in photos; the couch fits two, not 3–4. I’m 5’5” and could barely lie down. -The staircase to the loft felt unsafe, with a handrail on only one side.

AirbnbDec 2025

This is a lovely spot--the windows and fireplace are especially charming. That said, be aware that the sauna is pretty difficult to operate (wood burning, not something you can turn on with a switch, which makes it especially fussy in winter and for short stays). The kitchen is not well stocked: the pans are scratched, and they need a collander, grater, more plates, and some basic condiments like olive oil, salt, and pepper. There's a record player but no records, so we were not able to use one of the amenities we were most excited about. It's a pretty area, but the hike the guidebook says is five minutes away is 20 minutes and in winter on icy roads it's difficult to access. The fact that this is a rental company rather than someone renting out their own country house really shows. For an Airbnb at this price point, I expect more thoughtfulness. Again, a pretty place! Just wanted to provide some detail for those considering a stay in the near future.

AirbnbNov 2025

We had a great stay at the red cottage!! Thank you!

AirbnbNov 2025

Incredible oasis. Absolutely beautiful property, super quiet and peaceful. Home had everything you’d need and more. Incredibly responsive and helpful hosts. Would stay over and over again!

AirbnbJul 2025

Don’t recommend staying there in the summer, musty smell and dehumidifiers just don’t do it. Probably nice in the winter but can’t speak to that. Host was communicative

AirbnbFeb 2025

Excellent location, extremely peaceful, clean and cosy. Truly wonderful. If travelling in winter make sure to ask the owners to plough the drive and salt and sand it before you arrive otherwise it is not accessible without a truck as its extremely icy.

AirbnbFeb 2025

Really cute and cozy cabin. We really enjoyed our stay!

AirbnbJan 2025

Amazing house in the nature! They even have an outside Sauna with real wood burning stove inside - we loved that during the cold winter evening :)

AirbnbNov 2024

Great weekend getaway!

AirbnbNov 2024

This was such a wonderful stay and the hosts were incredibly communicative. This cottage is SO special! Definitely would come back.

AirbnbOct 2024

We had such a wonderful stay at the Darby Cabin! The house and property were both beautiful and well-maintained. Karli was so communicative, and made our stay so seamless. We will definitely be booking again next fall!

AirbnbOct 2024

Very cool wooded setting!

AirbnbSep 2024

We had a wonderful weekend. It was super cozy and enough space for up to four people. The outside area was also very nice, especially in the evening with the fairy lights. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet and felt very comfortable. It was just a pity that we didn't know that we had to bring the utensils to get the sauna on ourselves (e.g. kindlings), which we didn't expect given the price. However, there was a supermarket nearby where we could get everything we needed.

AirbnbAug 2024

We loved our stay! The location is private, just off the river in the trees and the home is beautifully designed. The firepit and path to the back felt like we were in the middle of the woods. The beds are extra comfy and kitchen spacious for multiple adults to be in there cooking.

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