High Falls' Makowsky's Cottage Colonies is a summer real estate rental business that offers lodging and amenities that include a swimming pool and tennis court. Located near Lake Minnewaska, it offers easy access to multiple recreational and hospitality options in the New York towns of Poughkeepsie and New Paltz. Vacationers who choose to remain on the Makowsky's Cottage Colonies grounds can enjoy refreshments from an onsite concession stand and regular performances by musicians and comedians. Local bands that have played on the grounds include the Ronald Reagans, the Witches Brew, and Generation.