Summary:
Wildcat Mountain Cabin is blissfully peaceful cabin with an emphasis on nature in the heart of the Catskills, located 2 hours from NYC.
Set on 5 private acres with mountain views, the cabin has 2 bedrooms (with an additional pullout) and 2 full baths. Amenities include a a stunning fireplace, hot tub, firepit, outdoor shower, and access to the best hiking and dining in the region.
The Space:
Set up high on Wildcat Mountain, the private, 5 acre property enjoys mesmerizing views of Red Hill in the distance, which can be appreciated from many spots in the house given all the sliding glass doors.
In the master bedroom (queen), for example, a claw foot tub is situated just so, for soaking in the panorama, through the glass doors. Step through to the deck, which runs the length of the building, and hop in the hot tub and relaaaaax. The master bedroom also has a really terrific wood-paneled bathroom en suite, including a tiled, glass-enclosed shower.
The cathedral-ceilinged living room and dining area offer a generous amount of space and comfortable seating (includes a pull out sofa), with the added coziness of a wood stove. The living space flows into a new kitchen, with fab chunky chopping block island, again with glass doors leading out to the deck.
The guest bedroom (full), which features a gorgeous vintage bedstead and pretty view of birch trees in the meadow, is tucked down a short hall, which has a second bathroom.
It should be mentioned that there are a couple steep stretches to the road that leads to this house. The roads are very well-maintained in winter, but the access road and driveway can be challenging in winter. Having a 4WD/AWD vehicle is required for snow and ice.
The Neighborhood:
Wildcat Mountain Cabin, is located in the heart of the Catskills, in the hamlet of Claryville. This quaint town has lots of explore-worthy hikes and is central to a lot of the best towns in the region. Check out the Red Hill Fire Tower, Slide Mountain or Peekamoose Blue Hole all just minutes away. For dining and drinks check out the Russian Mule, or Piccolo Paese in Liberty. We have a local guide we share with all our guests on the Red Cottage Inc website to help you get the most out of your stay at Wildcat Mountain Cabin.
Getting Around:
Wildcat Mountain Cabin is less than two hours from New York City. The driveway has rocks and we recommend a high profile vehicle. In the winter, we recommend a car with four-wheel drive that can handle the snow and gravel roads.