Chic Cabin on Callicoon Creek
Entire cabin in Callicoon, New York
- 4 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 5 beds
- 1 bath
Hosted by Meng
- Superhost
- 10 years hosting
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Private sauna and hot tub on wooded grounds
A private Finnish sauna and hot tub tucked into the woods on over 3 acres
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Many guests return for repeat stays, praising the cozy design and Meng's responsiveness
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Set back on a small private road, this cabin dating back to the 1800s is perched above the Callicoon Creek, popular with fly fishermen casting for rainbow trout. Head up the wooded driveway and find yourself in a serene, green clearing all your own. The cabin and studio make for a peaceful getaway, shielded from the surroundings, but incredibly convenient for reaching nearby towns and activities.
The space
You’ll know the second you walk in that the cabin has been sitting in its spot for a very long time, with big aged joists and original planks running throughout. However, it has been thoughtfully updated for modern life.
The living room of the house has a comfortable DWR chaise and two Kangaroo lounge chairs, arranged around a handsome Hearthstone wood burning stove with a large picture window for enjoying the flame. The internet is lightning fast and there is an Apple TV with streaming services.
The upstairs bedroom has a queen-sized bed with a Tuft & Needle Mint mattress, and a twin daybed. The room is simple and serene, looking out on the beautiful hillside outside the home. Downstairs is a cozier bedroom with a full-sized bed that looks out onto the front porch and the big creek that runs by. Fall asleep to the white noise of the creek and wake up to the sound of birds chirping. Both beds are furnished with Cozy Earth linens.
The cabin itself is ideal for 2-4 guests, but for more adventurous visitors there is also the option of the bunkhouse (bedroom 3) directly across the deck from the cabin. It has two twin beds (with mosquito nets) which can be pushed together at your request to form a larger single bed. In the summer, the space is cooled with a ceiling fan, but in the shady setting, all you need is the breeze through the double screen doors. There is no bathroom or running water in bunkhouse. The bunkhouse is only usable between 5/15 and 9/15.
The recently renovated (June 2022) bathroom is rustic yet modern. It has a tiled stand-up shower and all modern plumbing. We provide Blind Barber shampoo/conditioner/body wash.
The kitchen is also recently renovated, and it's fully stocked well beyond the average rental. Misen chef's knife, OXO burr grinder, Chemex, French press, Cosori gooseneck kettle, Staub cocotte and baking dishes, Dualit hand mixer, Toshiba rice maker, food processor, blender, cast iron pan, full size fridge/freezer, kitchen gadgets, lots of mugs/stemware/dishware. The oven is too small to roast a turkey, but perfect for a large roast chicken.
Our water is pumped from a natural spring on the property, which is filtered for sediment and also zapped for bacteria with a UV light. Those wary of country water can rest assured ours has been tested and is completely safe to drink.
In front of the house runs the Callicoon Creek, which feeds nearby into the Delaware River. For fly fishing enthusiasts, there is a private path steps from the front porch that leads directly down to the bank. Occasionally after a big storm, the creek becomes a mighty river and is best watched from a distance. But normally, the lower water reveals an idyllic little beach. Bring a good book and one of our folding deck chairs, and you can spend an entire afternoon lounging creekside. If you catch a trout in the creek (or if you just buy one!), bring it back and grill it on our deck, then set up a beautiful meal with friends and family on the large wooden farm table. And there's lots of lighting for an evening outdoors. As the night rolls on, light a fire in our fire pit, and when it's time to head indoors, we have plenty of board games to keep you busy.
Near the studio, up slightly on a hill and nestled in a little alcove of trees is our 2-person hot tub. Soak away your stress under the stars or surrounded by a blanket of snow. Just a few steps away, lay back in the hammock, lightly shaded by the tree canopy overhead. For some extra pampering, enjoy our newly installed outdoor Finnish Sauna.
Guest access
You can feel free to trek nearby around our property. The grounds are a little more than 3 acres stretching out back and to the left of the house. For fishing access, you can walk directly down the path from the front porch, or drive to the many public access points. About 1.4 miles heading north on North Branch Road towards Robisch Hill Road, there is a public access point to a bend in the creek. You'll see a brown sign with yellow letters. There is another public access right past Robisch Hill Road.
Other things to note
The driveway is on the steeper side. In good weather, a two wheel drive is sufficient but in harsher winter weather, a 4-wheel drive has better luck making it all the way up to the top. You might need to park only partway up and walk up the rest of the driveway to the cabin. Bring your best winter boots.
Set back on a small private road, this cabin dating back to the 1800s is perched above the Callicoon Creek, popular with fly fishermen casting for rainbow trout. Head up the wooded driveway and find yourself in a serene, green clearing all your own. The cabin and studio make for a peaceful getaway, shielded from the surroundings, but incredibly convenient for reaching nearby towns and activities.
The space
You’ll know the second you walk in that the cabin has been sitting in its spot for a very long time, with big aged joists and original planks running throughout. However, it has been thoughtfully updated for modern life.
The living room of the house has a comfortable DWR chaise and two Kangaroo lounge chairs, arranged around a handsome Hearthstone wood burning stove with a large picture window for enjoying the flame. The internet is lightning fast and there is an Apple TV with streaming services.
The upstairs bedroom has a queen-sized bed with a Tuft & Needle Mint mattress, and a twin daybed. The room is simple and serene, looking out on the beautiful hillside outside the home. Downstairs is a cozier bedroom with a full-sized bed that looks out onto the front porch and the big creek that runs by. Fall asleep to the white noise of the creek and wake up to the sound of birds chirping. Both beds are furnished with Cozy Earth linens.
The cabin itself is ideal for 2-4 guests, but for more adventurous visitors there is also the option of the bunkhouse (bedroom 3) directly across the deck from the cabin. It has two twin beds (with mosquito nets) which can be pushed together at your request to form a larger single bed. In the summer, the space is cooled with a ceiling fan, but in the shady setting, all you need is the breeze through the double screen doors. There is no bathroom or running water in bunkhouse. The bunkhouse is only usable between 5/15 and 9/15.
The recently renovated (June 2022) bathroom is rustic yet modern. It has a tiled stand-up shower and all modern plumbing. We provide Blind Barber shampoo/conditioner/body wash.
The kitchen is also recently renovated, and it's fully stocked well beyond the average rental. Misen chef's knife, OXO burr grinder, Chemex, French press, Cosori gooseneck kettle, Staub cocotte and baking dishes, Dualit hand mixer, Toshiba rice maker, food processor, blender, cast iron pan, full size fridge/freezer, kitchen gadgets, lots of mugs/stemware/dishware. The oven is too small to roast a turkey, but perfect for a large roast chicken.
Our water is pumped from a natural spring on the property, which is filtered for sediment and also zapped for bacteria with a UV light. Those wary of country water can rest assured ours has been tested and is completely safe to drink.
In front of the house runs the Callicoon Creek, which feeds nearby into the Delaware River. For fly fishing enthusiasts, there is a private path steps from the front porch that leads directly down to the bank. Occasionally after a big storm, the creek becomes a mighty river and is best watched from a distance. But normally, the lower water reveals an idyllic little beach. Bring a good book and one of our folding deck chairs, and you can spend an entire afternoon lounging creekside. If you catch a trout in the creek (or if you just buy one!), bring it back and grill it on our deck, then set up a beautiful meal with friends and family on the large wooden farm table. And there's lots of lighting for an evening outdoors. As the night rolls on, light a fire in our fire pit, and when it's time to head indoors, we have plenty of board games to keep you busy.
Near the studio, up slightly on a hill and nestled in a little alcove of trees is our 2-person hot tub. Soak away your stress under the stars or surrounded by a blanket of snow. Just a few steps away, lay back in the hammock, lightly shaded by the tree canopy overhead. For some extra pampering, enjoy our newly installed outdoor Finnish Sauna.
Guest access
You can feel free to trek nearby around our property. The grounds are a little more than 3 acres stretching out back and to the left of the house. For fishing access, you can walk directly down the path from the front porch, or drive to the many public access points. About 1.4 miles heading north on North Branch Road towards Robisch Hill Road, there is a public access point to a bend in the creek. You'll see a brown sign with yellow letters. There is another public access right past Robisch Hill Road.
Other things to note
The driveway is on the steeper side. In good weather, a two wheel drive is sufficient but in harsher winter weather, a 4-wheel drive has better luck making it all the way up to the top. You might need to park only partway up and walk up the rest of the driveway to the cabin. Bring your best winter boots.
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Callicoon, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
We’re right in the middle of 5 quaint towns.
North Branch (3min drive): First and foremost, we've just opened a restaurant at The North Branch Inn. Come by for great food or just drinks Wednesdays-Sundays and say hi! Right around the corner from the inn is the newly restored North Branch Cider Mill, it's an old-fashioned country store with candies, jams, local honey, etc. And very soon, a tea room and home goods store.
Callicoon (5min drive): First and foremost there’s the all-year farmer’s market, as well as a well-stocked grocery store (Peck's). You can also catch a movie, enjoy tapas at Callicoon Wine Merchant, and check out the main strip with antique shops, Kitchen Table Cafe, Litt bookstore, Grizzly Bagels, and Spruce Home Goods (cheese & charcuterie AND home goods).
Livingston Manor (25min drive): The Neon Croissant/The Walk-in/The Stumble Out Bar are a must visit. Visit Main Street Farm market and cafe for local organic produce or a lunch sandwich, Upward Brewery for craft beer and hike, Sunshine Colony for an afternoon wine, Homestedt for home goods. There's also the Catskill Art Space, Van Tran Flat covered bridge built in 1860 and Catskill Fly Fishing Museum. Very worth a trip!
Narrowsburg (20min drive): Ride along the Scenic Delaware River Drive, have brunch at The Heron, grab a coffee at Tusten Cup, enjoy an afternoon cocktail and a slice at The Laundrette, and shop for furnishings at Maison Bergogne. You can also spend an afternoon wandering various walking trails.
Roscoe (20min drive): World-class trout fishing, golf/tennis/pickleball/ice skating at Roscoe Mountain Club, Roscoe Beer Company, The Red Rose Motel, Do Good Spirits, and Roscoe farmer's market (summer only).
Also check out Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (site of the 1969 Woodstock festival), Resort World Casino, Villa Roma for beginner's skiing/ice skating, and our favorite antique shop Town & Country in Liberty.
If you're here on a summer weekend and want to take in some art, our top recommendations would be a visit to Assembly in Monticello (schedule a tour in advance), and art/dinner at Unclebrother in Hankins, NY. Both have been covered in the NYTimes if you want to find out more about it.
Check out our guidebook for our complete recommendations, including a fun day-trip to Andes for antiques, cider tasting, and dinner at Brushland Eating House.
North Branch (3min drive): First and foremost, we've just opened a restaurant at The North Branch Inn. Come by for great food or just drinks Wednesdays-Sundays and say hi! Right around the corner from the inn is the newly restored North Branch Cider Mill, it's an old-fashioned country store with candies, jams, local honey, etc. And very soon, a tea room and home goods store.
Callicoon (5min drive): First and foremost there’s the all-year farmer’s market, as well as a well-stocked grocery store (Peck's). You can also catch a movie, enjoy tapas at Callicoon Wine Merchant, and check out the main strip with antique shops, Kitchen Table Cafe, Litt bookstore, Grizzly Bagels, and Spruce Home Goods (cheese & charcuterie AND home goods).
Livingston Manor (25min drive): The Neon Croissant/The Walk-in/The Stumble Out Bar are a must visit. Visit Main Street Farm market and cafe for local organic produce or a lunch sandwich, Upward Brewery for craft beer and hike, Sunshine Colony for an afternoon wine, Homestedt for home goods. There's also the Catskill Art Space, Van Tran Flat covered bridge built in 1860 and Catskill Fly Fishing Museum. Very worth a trip!
Narrowsburg (20min drive): Ride along the Scenic Delaware River Drive, have brunch at The Heron, grab a coffee at Tusten Cup, enjoy an afternoon cocktail and a slice at The Laundrette, and shop for furnishings at Maison Bergogne. You can also spend an afternoon wandering various walking trails.
Roscoe (20min drive): World-class trout fishing, golf/tennis/pickleball/ice skating at Roscoe Mountain Club, Roscoe Beer Company, The Red Rose Motel, Do Good Spirits, and Roscoe farmer's market (summer only).
Also check out Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (site of the 1969 Woodstock festival), Resort World Casino, Villa Roma for beginner's skiing/ice skating, and our favorite antique shop Town & Country in Liberty.
If you're here on a summer weekend and want to take in some art, our top recommendations would be a visit to Assembly in Monticello (schedule a tour in advance), and art/dinner at Unclebrother in Hankins, NY. Both have been covered in the NYTimes if you want to find out more about it.
Check out our guidebook for our complete recommendations, including a fun day-trip to Andes for antiques, cider tasting, and dinner at Brushland Eating House.
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