This comfortable and secluded log cabin with stunning, rare panoramic views is situated on 15 private acres, half park-like with winding grass trails, half forested. Family-friendly, chef-friendly, reader, writer, and bird-watcher paradise. We have temporarily relocated and are opening our beloved cabin for others to enjoy and to experience this special place.
Perfect for families traveling with children who like to travel light as the cabin has bedrooms comfortable for kids to stay in (including crib, junior bed, futon bed, 2x twin beds) and high chairs, toys, books, and games are available, there is a sandbox with a sun canopy and a sports field on the property.
The house is on the top of a hill overlooking a valley (John Burroughs’ Woodchuck Lodge is right across the valley!) facing north, and gets plenty of fresh mountain breeze. The house does not have AC as we haven’t needed it, even during warm summer months.
Easily accessible from a town-maintained road that gets snow ploughed in winter.
On the ground floor, you will enter through the mud room (handy for boots, skis, summer gear) to the living-dining area. Large, well-lit dining table that comfortably seats 8 adults. Mountain views from the dining table. Two Stokke kids' chairs available. Kitchen that opens to the living room. Kitchen was renovated in April 2021 and is equipped with everything a chef may need, including KitchenAid large stove, KitchenAid stand mixer, KitchenAid food processor, KitchenAid glass water kettle with adjustable temperature setting (perfect for formula and teas), Smeg fridge, coffee grinder, Nespresso coffee maker and milk frother, French press, bread toaster, Le Creuset bakeware, Kohler tap with cold water filter, and variety of other kitchen tools and equipment.
The living room has a Jotul wood stove, 3p sofa, kids' kitchen, Sony music player (CD/radio/Bluetooth) and speakers, access to the wrap-around deck.
Main bathroom has vintage wash bin, full claw tub, and separate shower. Asko washer and dryer, Stokke baby tub, Keekaroo peanut baby changer, iron and ironing board, double laundry hamper, scale.
Master bedroom has a queen bed, cedar wood walk in closet, desk and chair, night stands and bed lights, with beautiful views on the garden and access to the deck.
Upstairs you will find one bedroom with two stackable twin beds, Stokke crib sofa, stunning view. Second bedroom with queen bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. Third bedroom has a queen bed, desk and chair, drawers. Fourth bedroom has a Stokke junior bed, twin sofa bed. The house has 5 bedrooms: the master downstairs , 4 upstairs.
Upstairs bathroom has nature stone shower, sky light, plenty of space for toiletries. Towels available. Toiletries provided from Public Goods (shower gel, shampoo, lotion, hand soap, hand sanitizer).
Various artworks by @vendel_en_de_wolf.
We try to do our part as it comes to sustainability, opting for energy and water efficient appliances, avoiding plastics and instead using biodegradable materials, avoiding fragrances, using "clean" cleaning supplies, all double glazed windows, separation of trash, durable materials.
Outside space: There is a fire pit close to the house, in front of the living room, with outside dining area (picnic table). There is a 4 person outside dining table on the wrap around deck. Weber grill purchased early 2021. Sandbox (installed summer 2022) and kids' picknick table. The gardens are park-like, with endless perennials, milk weed, raspberries, blackberries, specialty trees, swing, sports field. Child-friendly gently sloping hills. Beautiful during any season.
No parties or events permitted at the property.
Farm stand with fresh cut flowers, beautiful designs, and produce (see Instagram @silo_52_flowers for updates) right down the road, minute drive.
Lake Wawaka at 3 min drive.
Sweet Pea: Deli/general store with delicious home cooked meals and pastries, best ice cream of the summer, in Halcottsville at 3 min drive.
Round barn Pakatakan farmers' market at 5 min drive.
Belleayre Beach at 20 min drive.
Belleayre ski at around 20 min drive.
Plattekill ski at around 20 min drive.
Margaretville around 12 min drive, where you can find a supermarket and various stores, including a pharmacy, home goods and cooking store, hospital.
Roxbury around 15 min drive.
Highlights of Local Attractions
Please always check opening hours/days as schedules and availability may have changed due to Covid-19 or otherwise, to avoid disappointment with ever changing opening hours. Many companies post the most current info on Instagram.
Earn a beautiful badge through the DEC junior naturalist program (every year a new animal is featured): https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/21673.html
Arkville:
• Recreation Center (swimming pool, gym)
• Oakley’s pizza: local favorite
Andes:
• Wayside Cider
• Catskills Harvest Store: great selection of local foods and goods.
• Wild Common Wine on Main Street for a good selection of organic/natural wines.
Bovina:
• Russel’s General Store, retro deli in old gas station, serving sandwiches and selling bread and pastries (as well as a range of food, personal care, and anything else you may need)
Brushland
Delhi:
• Stonehouse, tiny store with home goods
• Hollow, nice wine bar with great food and is offering pickup at the moment
Halcottsville:
• Kayaking and Canoeing on Lake Wawaka. Susan’s Pleasant Pheasant Farm. Call (607) 326-4266 for rates and hours.
• Gardening. Quarltere’s Garden Center, Route 30, about a mile north of the Round Barn. A good selection of ornamental and vegetable plants.
• Pakatakan Farmer’s Market: Otherwise known as The Round Barn Farmer’s Market, mid-May to mid-October. Opens at 9am, go early for the best selection of great organic produce, Bread Alone breads, organic meats and cheeses, etc., plus many handmade crafts.
• HANAH Mountain Resort & Country Club: Golf Digest gave the Hanah golf course a three and half star rating and nicknamed it “The Terminator” due to the many water hazards and is ranked among the top 17 of over 700 golf courses in the Northeast. The clubhouse has a 200-seat fine dining restaurant overlooking the course with views of the mountains.
Hobart/Stamford:
• Bull & Garland, British gastro pub for variety of great foods including fish & chips, outdoor dining on beautiful porch or next to stream
Margaretville:
• Grocery, liquor store, drug store, craft store, restaurants, ATM, hospital.
• Home Goods is an amazing kitchen and fine foods store. Cafe Marguerite for fresh pastries, sandwiches, quiches, and coffee.
• Catskill Mountains Artisan Guild. 785 Main Street. A great place to pick up hand made local gifts.
• Theater: The Open Eye Theater. 980 Main Street, (845) 586-1660. http://www.theopeneye.org/
• Great Outdoor Concerts, swim beach, skiing, and trips up the gondola for great views: Belleyare Mountain on Route 28. http://www.belleayre.com/
Livingston Manor:
• Kaatskeller pizza
• Upward brewing
• Buck Brook Alpaca Farm (great for kids – and adults, very nice items in the store that are reasonably priced)
• Main Street Farm, store with amazing selection of high-quality local goods
• Homestedt, tiny store with cool home goods
Walk In
Roxbury:
• Roxbury is the birthplace and the home of naturalist John Burroughs and Jay Gould, the Railroad financier. Architecture fans will love seeing the array of beautiful homes of the late 19th century.
• Woodchuck Lodge is a registered National Historic Landmark. From 1910 to 1921, it was the summer home of John Burroughs, America’s most prominent and adored naturalist-essayist. 1633 Burroughs Memorial Road, Roxbury, NY 12474. http://woodchucklodge.org/
• Horseback Trail Riding and Lessons: Stone Tavern Farm. (607) 326-3600 for rates and directions.
• Delaware and Ulster Railroad: Hop aboard this Scenic Train Ride and unwind during a leisurely-paced excursion through the legendary Catskill Mountains, offering some of the country’s most magnificent scenery. Trains embark on a round-trip between Arkville and Roxbury. http://durr.org/
• Roxbury Wines on Main Street for a decent selection of wines.
Westkill:
• Westkill Brewery for great craft beer in the Catskills and beautiful scenery/view of mountain (you can find some of their beers at the Belleayre Plaza gas station near Pine Hill on Route 28)
Hiking:
• Hiking the Catskill Mountains is one of the best ways to get out and experience the woods and nature firsthand.
Opus 40
• Constructed by this one man, using dry-key stone techniques adapted from the Mayans, Opus 40 is made from millions of pieces of indigenous bluestone, laid by hand, creating a labyrinthine world of finely fitted stone, swirling with ramps and terraces constructed around pools and trees and fountains, rising out of bedrock a half mile deep. One can walk through, around, and over it, from the deepest recesses of its subterranean path¬ways (16 feet below ground) and up to the nine-ton monolith that is the epicenter and summit of the sculpture (three stories above ground). Opus 40 is a breathtaking blend of artistry and landscape. Opus 40 has been designated A National Historic Place. May 19 thru October. 50 Fite Road, Saugerties, NY 12477
• http://www.opus40.org/
Kids’ Activities
• Hanford Mills (GREAT fairs)
• Arkville-Roxbury scenic train rides
• Belleayre Beach
• Local fairs (usually have kids activities like bounce house, hay maze, slides, fam animals, etc.)
• Book Bruck Farm
• Bowling in Arkville (retro bowling alley)
• Visiting a local farm
• Hiking around Adler lake
• Public pool in Andes (free and beautiful setting)
• Bear Pen Mountain, small scale, family friendly winter sport hill (skating, biking, tubing, snow shoeing, cross country ski)
