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Willowemoc Motel

Type: cabin | Status: published | Tier: standard | Fishiness: 3/5

Simple, affordable lodging steps from the Willowemoc Creek in Livingston Manor.

The Willowemoc Motel is a no-frills, angler-friendly lodge in the heart of Livingston Manor, just steps from the legendary Willowemoc Creek. It's the kind of place where you can roll out of bed, pull on your waders, and be casting to rising trout within five minutes. The motel offers clean, comfortable rooms with everything a visiting angler needs — a place to sleep, dry your gear, and get back on the water. The location is unbeatable: the Willowemoc is across the road, the Beaverkill is a ten-minute drive, and downtown Livingston Manor's restaurants and shops are a short walk away.

Details

  • Tags: Fly Fishing, Wade Fishing, Freshwater, Best Value, Bare Bones, Riverside, Mountains, Temperate, Beginner, Intermediate, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Solo Travelers, Wifi, Parking
  • Has Guides: No
  • Booking: external_link (https://www.willowemocmotel.com/book)
  • Address: 27 Main Street, Livingston Manor, US-NY 12758
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM / Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Logistics: Nearest airport: Stewart International Airport (SWF). Drive from NYC: 2 hours
  • Provides Gear: No

Photos (3)

  • willowemoc-motel hero image/images/accommodations/willowemoc-motel/hero.jpg
  • Motel exterior with mountain backdrop/images/accommodations/willowemoc-motel/exterior.jpg
  • Willowemoc Creek access across the road/images/accommodations/willowemoc-motel/creek.jpg

FAQ — Willowemoc Motel

Linked Destinations (3)

NameTypeRelationshipDistance
Beaverkill Riverrivernearby5 mi
Livingston Manorcitynearby0.4 mi
Willowemoc Creekcreeknearby0.3 mi

Species (2)

Common NameScientific NameCategory
Brown TroutSalmo truttafreshwater
Brook TroutSalvelinus fontinalisfreshwater

Rooms (4)

NameSleepsBed ConfigBathroomsAccessible
Standard Queen21 Queen1.0Yes
Double Queen42 Queens1.0No
King Room21 King1.0Yes
Economy Single11 Full1.0No

Reviews (3)

Steve P.4/5Best value in Livingston Manor

Nothing fancy, but that's the point. Clean room, hot shower, easy parking, and I was on the Willowemoc in under five minutes. Saved my money for fly shop visits instead of a fancy lodge. Will definitely be back.

Anne F.3/5Decent budget option with caveats

The location is hard to beat and the price is right. The room was clean but pretty basic — thin walls, noisy AC unit, and the mattress has seen better days. For one or two nights of fishing, it's fine. For a longer stay, I'd look elsewhere.

Chris G.4/5A Catskills classic

Been staying here on and off for 15 years. It's not the Ritz and it shouldn't be — it's a fishing motel. The owner is a fly fisher who understands what visiting anglers need. Close to the water, close to town, easy on the wallet. That's the formula.

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