Professional + Local

Crimson Catskills’ vacation property management and hospitality services are customized to meet the unique needs of vacation homeowners and visitors to the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains areas.

We are fully insured, and carry comprehensive general liability coverage.

Delivering the Perfect Vibe

The Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains are a beloved and sacred destination for many people. Hikers, kayakers, fly fishing enthusiasts, Nature lovers, artists, foodies, musicians, motorcycle riders, boaters, wellness practitioners, Buddhist monks, spiritual seekers, families and farmers - as well as international tourists and North American travelers - all convene in the fresh air and open spaces of the HV/Catskills area.

Some of the simplest joys in our area include: driving with the windows down on a two-lane, rural route with a view of a rushing creek, hitting a farm stand for fresh, locally-grown blueberries, or lying in the grass on a warm Summer night, looking up at the stars- while frogs and cicadas provide a gentle, ambient soundtrack.

Crimson Catskills helps make the transition to your upstate home, vacation rental, or destination easy and seamless. We help find and secure everything needed to lock in an itinerary suited for your interests and needs, and we create and manage nicely-appointed, well-maintained, and artfully-decorated homes and experiences.

Home Management Services

•Vacation Home Purchase Consulting •Decorating, styling, and gardening‍ ‍‍ ‍•Renovation + design project management •Dinner and Special Event Planning •Emergency and weekly property checks •Repair and maintenance vendor oversight •Concierge services and housecleaning

Creating the Perfect Rental

Renting out a room, cottage, or house upstate was a common practice long before the advent of the “short-term rental.” Many of the most beloved vacation homes in the HV/Catskills have long been rented out by multiple generations of owners via word of mouth, realtors, local property managers, and through family, friends, and community share boards.

Crimson offers a variety of services to homeowners who’d like to rent out their properties short or longer term, and want to delegate their property management or hosting tasks to an experienced, local source.

We’ve owned vacation property in this area since 2016, are an officially- sanctioned Airbnb Co-Host with “Superhost” status. We know what visitors appreciate and look for in a rental, and we utilize that to improve the chances of your home becoming a popular rental.

We also live here full-time. We keep up on local and county laws, taxation policies, and maintain a roster of skilled, local trades and repair vendors. Most importantly, we’re huge fans of this area, and can share our favorite hikes, sound baths, restaurants, music venues, swimming spots and activities!

Vacation Rental Services

• Vacation Rental Hosting + Management • Home Decorating and Styling • Competitive Analysis + Pricing of Listings • Professional Photography • Rental Listing Creation + Marketing • Buying a Vacation Rental Home Consulting

Our Values Inform Our Business

Crimson cares about and has a personal stake in how the local community is effected by - and intersects with - those who travel to the area for weekends or extended stays. We attend or keep up with local community government meetings, where the top concern for many longterm, full-time residents is housing affordability.

We believe that there is a useful personal and economic interplay between full-time residents, part-time residents, and vacation renters. We’re aware that there can be a disconnect between the lives and needs of various people, and that a lack of perspective and information is often the simple cause of misunderstandings and negative perceptions.

We strongly believe that when people share their experiences, concerns, and needs - the Hudson Valley and Catskills areas can remain a beautiful and beloved base of operations for residents and visitors, alike.

We champion the idea that getting to know your neighbors - or the people you meet while spending time in an area - can be an enjoyable way to build a sense of trust, exploration, and community. It can be a vital foundation for thoughtful and productive compromise!

Professionally Certified and Insured

Crimson founder Rosie McCobb received a Certificate of Completion of the New York State Real Estate Sales Pre-License Course from Colibri Real Estate School.* This comprehensive training covers everything from property management best practices, construction practices, mortgage products, sales contracts, and NY state laws and ethical standards as related to “real property.” Rosie has followed and participated in the local real estate market for many years, and is also able to share guidance, tips, coaching, and support for land or home purchases.

Crimson Catskills is fully insured, and is happy to provide certificates of insurance to our clients.

* The course material offered by Colibri is approved by the New York Department of State/Secretary of State as qualification for the NYS Real Estate Salesperson examination and sales agent license program, granted by the NY Department of State. Please note that Crimson is not a licensed brokerage, and we do not hold a NY-state issued real estate sales license under another brokerage. Our expertise is in providing adjunct services affiliated with property acquisition, management, hospitality, and design and renovation project management.

It’s not a cliche to want to create a soothing, relaxing, and beautiful retreat from everyday life - whether that’s for yourself, your family, or for those renting your home for a vacation.

A scenic overlook in the height of Summer at Palmer Hill Trail in Andes, NY