Eastwind Windham

Eastwind Oliverea is an absolute dream a place to relax, tune in to nature, and tune out from the rest of the world.My partner and I spent a weekend away to beat the winter blues at their newest outpost in Oliverea. From the moment we arrived, we were met with the warmest hospitality and delightful touches throughout our experience.We stayed in one of the Lushnas, or small A frames, which is akin to winter camping, but with all the comfort and ease of a luxe hotel stay. We were welcomed by the coziest bed linens, and everything we needed for a restful stay. We were blown away by the gorgeous bathing spaces, and relished getting ready in the mornings and before bed.During our stay were participated in all the property had to offer from an incredible meal at Dandelion (I am still dreaming of my mushroom pasta and Manhattan cocktail that was a love letter to the region to indulging in both the traditional and infrared saunas. We also enjoyed a small nature walk across the street at the trailhead for Balsam Mountain (a Catskill 3500' peak! , as well as a leisurely afternoon and evening in the main lodge reading in front of the fire.While there isn't any reason to leave the property at all during your stay, we loved how convenient of a homebase the new Oliverea location is for exploring some of our favorite nearby small towns and restaurants.I can't wait to come back in the warmer months and enjoy the pool and go on a proper hike.

Sorry in advanced for the length but I felt compelled to be thorough given the mixed reviews.Overall, my fiancé and I really enjoyed glamping at Eastwind. We are experienced backpackers and have also gone glamping before so we had appropriate expectations for staying in the lushna cabin. It was nice, picturesque, and very clean. It is pet friendly, and we are both allergic to animal dander and had no issues with cleanliness during our stay. The cabin is very compact with a bed and 2 nightstands. There is a separate private bathroom. Both are well heated. Each cabin also has its own fire pit area equip with a solo stove bonfire, two chairs and a small table.The cabins are located away from the road/main building, at the top of the hill and line both sides of the path. We stayed Wed-Fri which is off peak for the area so we only ran into one other couple staying on the property. It was really nice to have the place to ourselves but I do want to note that the cabins are close together which might be problematic for some if they are booked to capacity. There is also an outdoor shower but we didn't use it because it was January. Even if the weather was appropriate, the outdoor shower is completely opened and facing the path which might be awkward/uncomfortable for some.The staff was super kind and accommodating. We were able to check in several hours early without any question. All the info that we needed was texted to us. They advised that if we wanted the campfire started, cocktails brought to our cabin, the sauna turned on, housekeeping, or anything else to just send a text. They were extremely prompt whenever we texted. Complementary mulled wine and s'mores kits were also provided which we enjoyed by our campfire. We also got the breakfast basket delivered to our cabin but I was surprised that it was an additional $30. It was worth it for the novelty of having breakfast in bed for one morning while enjoying the views/snowfall but at almost $400 per night I felt like this should have just been included.Unfortunately, I have to agree with the sentiment of other reviewers in that Eastwind is slightly misleading and it's not the best value for what you get in terms of the luxurious experience that they portray on their website and Instagram. We went during the week because we only wanted to stay for 2 nights and they have a 3 night minimum on the weekends. At almost $400 per night, we felt a 3rd probably wouldn't be worth it when booking and upon leaving agreed that although we had a very nice experience, we were ready to go. I also felt that given the price point, the property could use some updating and more professional service/amenities. All minor things from my observation but still would go a long way in elevating the experience and justifying the high cost.The main building is very small and probably very old. They do a nice job of carefully curating the décor in the bar/lounge area to make it feel cozy and picturesque, especially by the fire. The website states that the bar is opened until 10pm daily but we were advised that last call was at 8:30pm. At around 8pm, we were enjoying a cocktail (there was one other couple in the bar/lounge area) and the staff was running around, closing up, packing up, etc. so we couldn't help but feel like we were in the way and overstaying our welcome. They also mentioned a communal bonfire but that was not lit during our stay. But I am sure if we asked, they would have lit it for us.I think we would have been extremely disappointed/felt ripped off if we were staying in one of the regular hotel rooms. We didn't mind paying a premium for the unique experience of staying in the lushna cabin and using the outdoor sauna but the main building and satellite building of regular rooms looked a bit run down from the outside. Everything is also smaller/less new looking than it appears on Instagram. For some reason I got the feeling that they are trying heavily to appeal to influencers. Another unusual thing to be mindful of is that the hotel doesn't have staff t

Loved my time here. The breakfast in a basket was great and a true treat. Fabulously wonderful sheets...I slept like a dream. A responsive, thoughtful staff and the town of Windham being g right out the front door is a huge bonus. Go! Stay! you won't be disappointed!Rooms: 5/5

Great place , for nice relaxing vac , stayed in A frame cabin with my wife it was a nice change for 2 nights, they have a nice little bar on the premises and a bunch of fun or relaxing things to do on their property, there is plenty of stuff to do nearby

The definition of tranquility every detail of the decor and guest experience was well thought out. Eg breakfast baskets, the hunter boots, the rain jackets and more! Also treated our dog with the most kindness and patience our dog was even allowed at the communal family style dinner but we didn’t want to bother the other guests with his begging for food so they packed it for us to have a picnic outside. Definitely would come again!