Enjoy the seasonal glories of the Catskills from this newly constructed take on the Upstate farmhouse. Vaulted volumes, lumberjack-scale beams, and a wall of windows give it a distinctive cabin-meets-farmhouse vibe, but this vacation home rental in New York is a very 21st-century hideaway. Perched high in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, down a private, unpaved road with five forested acres as insulation, it boasts a chef’s kitchen, wraparound decks, toasty fireplaces, board games, and a vast array of outdoor-recreation options, plus all the wifi and smart-home features needed for modern living. Panoramic views of the mountains and valleys are a rare treat, at their most spectacular in winter.

This newly constructed home in the Catskills is a place to enjoy the mountains and forest year-round without scrimping on creature comforts. The home looks one part chalet; one part modern farmhouse, with a double-story front façade of windows brightening it, and a spacious, wraparound wooden deck from which to soak up the wild surroundings. Created as a place to play and take advantage of the great outdoors, the spacious house offers a place for deep rest post-recreation. Think s’mores around the fire pit or cozying up indoors around the crackling wood stove.

The peaked white structure gleams from a small clearing within a private, 5-acre forest. It offers a sea of leafy green in the warmer months, a wild display of oranges and reds in autumn, and a cloud of fluffy white in the depth of winter. And despite its deep woods setting, the home offers easy access to a cute Upstate village with all the services you’ll need.

Farm tours and farmers’ markets, skiing and hiking, swimming and boating, ziplines and bike paths, as well as visits to tasting rooms, vineyards, galleries and studios can occupy your daylight hours. Alternatively, opt for some luxurious downtime around the Adirondack-chair-lined fire pit, or listen to birdsong from the wraparound porch.

The home’s interior spaces are friendly, easygoing and bright, with sunlit rooms furnished practically and prettily. The open-plan kitchen offers a cheery space for meal prep, with a convivial table at its center, kitchen island style. Bedrooms are furnished in simple neutrals, and the spacious bathrooms are places you’ll want to linger in, with deep tubs, wide vanities, and sunny windows.

Perched high on a private road, the home’s lot feels endless and is deeply wooded. There are neighbors nearby, but you’ll be more likely to see wildlife than people, and enjoy breathtaking valley views and abundantly starry skies.

AROUND

Set in the easternmost portion of Delaware County in the lush Catskills Mountains, this vacation home rental in New York is a quick, five-minute drive from the town of Roxbury, an area celebrated by the National Parks Service and Interior Department as a “Preserve America Community” for its natural beauty and countless outdoor recreation opportunities. The sweet small town offers groceries and markets, churches, parks and schools, and is a quintessential slice of Americana with its neat, maple-tree-lined avenues, cheery boutiques, and homegrown cafes and restaurants.

Farmers’ markets are a signature feature of the region, and unique spots like the Kimchee Harvest Kitchen or the Maple Farm, with its syrup tasting room, are favorite spots of gastronomes. Outdoor sports enthusiasts will be wowed by the endless possibilities. The nearby mountains and valleys offer skiing, golfing, hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, and waterskiing all within a few miles of the home.

LOCATION

Roxbury, Catskills, New York State, US. Nearest airport: Albany (approximately 70 miles).

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year round, but guests will need a AWD or 4WD to get to the house November to March.