Catskills Cottage (w/ Hot Tub) on Top of the World

Escape the city for a romantic winter getaway or a weekend with family/friends at this historic 3 bdrm mountaintop cottage in the famed artists colony of Cragsmoor. The house sits atop a dramatic cliff and has decks on both floors--including a new cedar hot tub!--with stunning views of 50+ miles of the Catskills Mountains, Minnewaska State Park and the Shawangunk Ridge. Less than 1.5 hours from NYC. The space "Charming" is a fraught word in real estate-speak, but I'll just say that I fell in love with the house the moment I set foot inside, and I hope you do too. The wood-walled interior includes a book-lined living room w fireplace, 3 bedrooms (2 queen & 1 full), one full bath with a shower and claw-foot tub, and an ensuite half-bath. It's on the National Historic List, and has the perfect mix of old-world enchantment (Dutch doors, wall sconces, wood-burning fireplace stove, built-in bookcases) and stylish modern flourishes (Italian tile bathroom, leather Eames-style chair, super comfy deck-loungers), along with all the requisite necessities, including speedy Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, new dishwasher, Blue-tooth compatible speaker and record player, wireless printer, hair-dryer, etc. And the water is great to drink (no sulfer!). Speaking of water...you can now enjoy (as of winter 2022) a brand new cedar wood barrel-style hot tub with a stunning view of 40+ miles of the Catskills mountain range. The water is well-fed and super-clean, and kept at soaking temperature (103 degrees) all the time. It's a perfect way to start and end your day. The house is private and wooded, though not off in the boonies. It has a lovely yard, a newly-graveled circular driveway, and a powerful full-house Generac 22kw generator that starts up automatically should the power go out in a storm. Also: No TV (but aren't you trying to get away from all that?). Guest access Guests can access the entire property. Other things to note During this time of COVID the cottage is power cleaned by a housekeeping team before and after each rental. I also try to rent exclusively to families, couples or other small groups already living/staying together. Children and infants are welcome, but be aware that the original staircase railing upstairs is lower than what is now customary. Also, the wooded cliff abutting the house is pretty steep, so kids should be careful if they're playing nearby. Finally, the hot tub is "shocked" weekly and the water is tested before every rental.