Casa Magda Design Retreat · Hike, Swim + Ski
Entire cabin in Windham, New York
- 8 guests
- 4 bedrooms
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
Hosted by Tiffany
- Superhost
- 10 years hosting
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Private hot tub on a wooded deck
A private hot tub on the deck overlooks the woods, open year-round and fits up to 7
Beautifully designed, fully equipped
Guests highlight the thoughtful design and a well-equipped kitchen made for cooking together
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★ One of Airbnb’s Most-Loved Design Homes in the Catskills ★
Escape to Casa Magda—a design-forward retreat on 9 wooded acres in Windham, just 2.5 hours from NYC.
A renovated 1980s gem for design lovers and nature seekers, with a hot tub, fireplace, record player, and firepit beneath star-filled skies.
Spend the day hiking, exploring nearby restaurants, or skiing at Windham Mountain, just 7 minutes away. Hunter Mountain is 15 minutes away.
The space
Featured in Dwell, Escape Brooklyn, Blu Dot, TravelAgents10 + Cabin Addicts.
Casa Magda is a design-forward Catskills retreat on 9 wooded acres in Windham, NY—just 2.5 hours from NYC. Personally renovated by the host, it’s a warm, eclectic home made for slow mornings, mountain days, long dinners, and nights by the fire.
Inside
Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open, light-filled layout with tall windows, warm textures, bold color, and thoughtful design throughout.
The living room is the heart of the house, with a fireplace, board games, surround sound, neon lights, and a disco ball when it’s time to dance. The fully equipped kitchen opens to a cozy breakfast nook and dining area.
Three queen bedrooms and a king suite with a private bathroom feature Helix mattresses and Evergreen Stitches bedding. Both bathrooms have heated floors and ceiling speakers.
Upstairs, the loft doubles as a movie room with wall-to-wall daybeds, a 100" projection screen, and Bose surround sound.
Outside
A spacious deck with a hot tub and propane BBQ overlooks the woods. The fire pit sits beneath some of the darkest skies around—on clear nights, you can see the Milky Way.
Nearby
Windham Mountain is 7 minutes away and Hunter is 15 minutes. Hiking, swimming, local restaurants, and other Catskills favorites are all close by.
For remote work
Starlink WiFi throughout makes working and streaming easy, though the mountains have a way of making the laptop feel less urgent.
Guest access
A laundry room is available in the basement for guests—the rest of the basement is private.
The house runs on Starlink satellite internet, great for remote work and streaming. Not suited for heavy downloading or gaming. Apple TV on the projector gives you access to Netflix, YouTube, Prime, HBO, and more.
Please don't bring gaming consoles, connect additional devices to the projector or sound system, move furniture, or unplug any cables—it disrupts the setup for the next guests.
A lot of love has gone into this home and we hope to share it for a long time. Please treat it with care.
Other things to note
Please note:
The house has a sensitive septic system. Please be mindful of toilet paper usage. Septic issues resulting from overuse may incur repair costs up to $3,500.
The upstairs loft has up to 4 single beds for guests who prefer separate sleeping. Let us know in advance if you'd like them made up.
For heating and cooling: portable A/C in the living room, fans in all rooms, and electric baseboard heating throughout with heated bathroom floors. Being up on the mountain, there's also a constant cool breeze.
The home is not child-proofed and we don't provide cribs, highchairs, or changing tables. We recommend the space for guests 12 and older—if you're bringing young children, please let us know at booking.
Escape to Casa Magda—a design-forward retreat on 9 wooded acres in Windham, just 2.5 hours from NYC.
A renovated 1980s gem for design lovers and nature seekers, with a hot tub, fireplace, record player, and firepit beneath star-filled skies.
Spend the day hiking, exploring nearby restaurants, or skiing at Windham Mountain, just 7 minutes away. Hunter Mountain is 15 minutes away.
The space
Featured in Dwell, Escape Brooklyn, Blu Dot, TravelAgents10 + Cabin Addicts.
Casa Magda is a design-forward Catskills retreat on 9 wooded acres in Windham, NY—just 2.5 hours from NYC. Personally renovated by the host, it’s a warm, eclectic home made for slow mornings, mountain days, long dinners, and nights by the fire.
Inside
Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open, light-filled layout with tall windows, warm textures, bold color, and thoughtful design throughout.
The living room is the heart of the house, with a fireplace, board games, surround sound, neon lights, and a disco ball when it’s time to dance. The fully equipped kitchen opens to a cozy breakfast nook and dining area.
Three queen bedrooms and a king suite with a private bathroom feature Helix mattresses and Evergreen Stitches bedding. Both bathrooms have heated floors and ceiling speakers.
Upstairs, the loft doubles as a movie room with wall-to-wall daybeds, a 100" projection screen, and Bose surround sound.
Outside
A spacious deck with a hot tub and propane BBQ overlooks the woods. The fire pit sits beneath some of the darkest skies around—on clear nights, you can see the Milky Way.
Nearby
Windham Mountain is 7 minutes away and Hunter is 15 minutes. Hiking, swimming, local restaurants, and other Catskills favorites are all close by.
For remote work
Starlink WiFi throughout makes working and streaming easy, though the mountains have a way of making the laptop feel less urgent.
Guest access
A laundry room is available in the basement for guests—the rest of the basement is private.
The house runs on Starlink satellite internet, great for remote work and streaming. Not suited for heavy downloading or gaming. Apple TV on the projector gives you access to Netflix, YouTube, Prime, HBO, and more.
Please don't bring gaming consoles, connect additional devices to the projector or sound system, move furniture, or unplug any cables—it disrupts the setup for the next guests.
A lot of love has gone into this home and we hope to share it for a long time. Please treat it with care.
Other things to note
Please note:
The house has a sensitive septic system. Please be mindful of toilet paper usage. Septic issues resulting from overuse may incur repair costs up to $3,500.
The upstairs loft has up to 4 single beds for guests who prefer separate sleeping. Let us know in advance if you'd like them made up.
For heating and cooling: portable A/C in the living room, fans in all rooms, and electric baseboard heating throughout with heated bathroom floors. Being up on the mountain, there's also a constant cool breeze.
The home is not child-proofed and we don't provide cribs, highchairs, or changing tables. We recommend the space for guests 12 and older—if you're bringing young children, please let us know at booking.
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Fast wifi – 106 Mbps
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Free parking on premises
Private hot tub - available all year, open 24 hours
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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 143 reviews.
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Where you’ll be
Windham
A second-home community in the Catskill Mountains, with alpine skiing, wooded slopes, and a small-town pace that follows the seasons.
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From the host
Windham, the “gem of the Catskills,” is one of the oldest small towns in the Catskills region. Established in 1798, the charming historic Main Street has locally-owned specialty shops, amazing variety of restaurants, and a wide range of outdoor activities like skiing, cross country skiing, mountain biking trails, hiking trails, snow tubing, swimming holes, and star gazing. An escape perfect for families and friends. This charming town will take your breath away.
Popular Nearby Sights:
· Windham Ski Mountain: 7 mins · Hunter Ski Mountain: 15 mins · Belleayre Ski Mountain: 40 mins · Plattekill Ski Mountain: 40 mins · North-South Lake: 30 mins · Kaaterskill Falls: 30 mins · Black Dome Mountain: 30 mins
Neighboring towns:
· Hunter: 15 mins · Tannersville: 20 mins · Catskill town: 30 mins · Phoenicia: 30 mins · Woodstock: 45 mins · Roxbury/Margaretville: 45 mins · Kingston: 55 mins · New Paltz: 1 hour · Manhattan: 2.5 hours
Popular Nearby Sights:
· Windham Ski Mountain: 7 mins · Hunter Ski Mountain: 15 mins · Belleayre Ski Mountain: 40 mins · Plattekill Ski Mountain: 40 mins · North-South Lake: 30 mins · Kaaterskill Falls: 30 mins · Black Dome Mountain: 30 mins
Neighboring towns:
· Hunter: 15 mins · Tannersville: 20 mins · Catskill town: 30 mins · Phoenicia: 30 mins · Woodstock: 45 mins · Roxbury/Margaretville: 45 mins · Kingston: 55 mins · New Paltz: 1 hour · Manhattan: 2.5 hours
Meet your host
Where I went to school: School of Visual Arts
My work: Creative Director
I’m a NYC based designer, frequent traveler, and longtime Airbnb Superhost. I’ve been hosting for 9+ years and have welcomed hundreds of guests from around the world.
I bought Casa Magda in 2019 as a place to bring together the things I love most—nature, slow living, architecture, design, and wellness. I have poured a lot of love into this home and I hope you feel a little bit of that while you’re here.
IG: @casa_magda / @jiffyten
Tiffany is a Superhost
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