Just up the road from the Catskills' Blue Hole is a calming waterfall that feeds into the stream that becomes the Blue Hole.

The Blue Hole and the surrounding area was once a place of peace and reflection. It was a secretive location, one loved by locals, but during the course of this past summer it has been taken over by tourists. Now, you may wonder why this has a negative connotation and let me explain.

This is state park, the glorious Catskill Mountains with all its splendor, but it's a little less wonderful when tourists visit the location in droves, double parking on the already tight roadway, leave their trash in the water and shoreline, and are disrespectful to the land and those who live nearby.

I hope this location will return to the quiet sanctuary it always was for me when I was a teen. I hope others can return to this place and see the beauty of it for what it really is, rather than a collection of trash and rude people.

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Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

"Property is under construction but it wasn't noisy or disruptive to my stay. Mobile check-in was convenient and efficient. Room was tidy and recently remodeled - you can tell they're putting effort into updates. Clean, comfortable, and good value despite the work-in-progress exterior."

SAR 524 total

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16 Jul - 17 Jul

"We enjoyed our stay very much. For me, the tastefully appointed rooms, mellow vibe and friendly atmosphere really hit the mark. For my husband, the comfortable bed and walkable location. For both of us, the tapas dinner and breakfast options were top notch! We would highly recommend it and would return again if the fishing calls us back to the area."

SAR 886 total

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12 Aug - 13 Aug

"Great food and great staff"

SAR 1,365 total

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16 Jul - 17 Jul

SAR 1,026 total

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16 Jul - 17 Jul

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Living room | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

"Had a wonderful time there. Great service quiet and cozy with a view of the river. Very romantic!"

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