Reviews
“We had a truly wonderful 5 night stay here with our 3 young kids.
The house is spacious and full of thoughtful touches. We had plenty of things to do between the pool table, huge tv and cozy couch, and hot tub. The kids even got some piano practice in. My husband grilled every night, it was very convenient to the kitchen. The bed and bedding in the master was so comfortable I even wrote down the brands to buy for us. Feeding and watching all the birds was a blast!
We had fun exploring the surrounding property but look forward to coming back to stay when it’s warmer so we can go further into the forest. The views can’t be beat, it provides such a relaxing connection to nature. The owner and property manager were both so lovely to deal with - excellent communication. The visit was everything we wanted it to be. Looking forward to another stay here in the future!”
— Jennifer (Mastic, New York)
“My family had a wonderful stay! The 37 acres lent itself to a serene experience.
The house was fully stocked everything you could require was provided which was so helpful. We opted to fill the bird feeders which invited a variety of birds onto the property. The hot tub was so relaxing and made the stay comparable to a wellness retreat. My family loved staying at Robert’s home. The three bedrooms and two baths accommodated my family very comfortably.
Sitting areas were plentiful as the home boasts a covered porch and deck off of the master bedroom. The upstairs office contained a piano which we enjoyed playing. Robert was very helpful answering my questions even prior to booking. Donita the cohost met us upon arrival and made check in smooth and easy. She clarified any questions we had and showed us around the house and property. Together this pair made staying at Stone Bear Sanctuary a seamless getaway for my family. We hope to visit again real soon!”
— Amanda K.
We enjoyed every minute of our stay!
From the personal calls from Robert and the Welcome Letter ahead of our stay, we were excited for our getaway! Our stay started with an on-site meeting with the property managers to walk us through the property and give us insight into the wildlife we were about to see. But we never could’ve imagined just how great everything would be! The house was beautiful and welcoming and the property was so peaceful…but the daily visits from the beautiful black bears, the foxes, the birds, the deer, etc made it the most amazing getaway for us both to absolutely enjoy! Thank you Robert for opening up your beautiful home for us to experience! We will definitely recommend your property to everyone we know and definitely plan on returning as well!
Date of arrival - July 12, 2024
Deborah W.
“A True Animal Sanctuary”
When Robert told us we were likely to see black bears, little did we know how close they would come to the house! Yet, we felt completely safe as the bears (adults, young ones who just left their moms, moms and their cubs) munched on the bird food in feeders around the house after Robert explained to us that black bears are afraid of humans and stay away from us as long as we don’t bother them. We had many other cool animal encounters on the property such as foxes, herons, birds, salamanders and fireflies. We also had fun feeding the koi fish in the pond. The house is wonderfully designed and feels both luxurious and cozy. We enjoyed dining on the balcony, exercising in the expansive gym, hiking the property’s nature trails, playing pool and finishing the day in the hot tub. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend Stone Bear Sanctuary to nature and animal lovers!
Carine S.
“The time we spent at Stonebear Sanctuary was wonderful”
The house and surroundings were beautiful. We spent literally hours observing bears, foxes, deer and dozens of species of birds in their natural habitat. Robert is a superb host and made everything to be as comfortable as anyone could ask. Our co-host Donita met us at the front steps for check-in and showed us through the entire house so that we would be familiar with how everything works. She even had a beautiful and delicious cheesecake for our 46th wedding anniversary. She made herself accessible for any questions or needs that we may have had. If you are looking for a private and quiet getaway to commune with wildlife and just enjoy nature; we highly recommend Stone Bear Sanctuary.
Diane and Arlyn.
It was an amazing getaway and I couldn’t have found a better place.
Nicholas, 8-21-24
Wonderful experience!
Our stay was amazing! The home is beautiful and the grounds are stunning. The visits throughout the day from the bears were so much fun to experience. From morning coffees on the front deck, cooking our meals in a well stocked kitchen, playing a game on the pool table, and ending the evening in the relaxing hot tub, we couldn’t have asked for more. Donita is a super cohost. She was very welcoming and informative. Getting a call from Robert the owner, prior to our stay, was lovely. We truly look forward to returning to the Stone Bear Sanctuary this Fall. Do not hesitate to book your stay here. You will not be disappointed!
My friends and I needed a relaxing weekend and our stay was perfect Wonderful home,
beautiful scenery. Best part was all was visits from mother natures creatures. From
porcupines, birds and foxes to the entertaining momma bear and her cubs! It is an
experience worth having
Will definitely return !
Thank you for sharing your lovely home
Date of arrival - August 9, 2024
Wonderful spot surrounded by nature!
Loved the property! Also loved seeing all the bears that passed through.
Beautiful sunrises over the pond. Highly recommend!
Date of arrival - August 23, 2024
Our stay was fantastic!!
The Stone Bear Sanctuary was as advertised, private and peaceful with all the comforts of home that ensured our time in the area unencumbered. Sharing the property with all of the wildlife was a joy, the black bear, white tailed deer, wild turkey, fox and hawks that we shared the surroundings with were a definite bonus as well as a blessing as our 10-year-old grandson was thrilled. The experience from booking through departure was seamless, Robert worked with us to accommodate our fluid plans, provided a detailed welcome packet and reached out to welcome us ahead of arrival. Upon arrival at the Sanctuary, Donita the property manager met us for a walkthrough of all the amenities which was helpful and an appreciated nice touch. Thanks Robert & Donita, your hospitality was noticed and greatly appreciated. We hope we have the opportunity to visit again. Cheers ....
Joe & Terry