This retreat, nestled on a quiet country road and on over 5 private acres, is just 10 minutes to downtown Windham’s restaurants, bars, local shops and art galleries and Windham Mountain for skiing and hiking. Also conveniently located just 5 minutes from downtown Prattsville with grocery/liquor store, diner and tavern. Ashland Cottage is perched atop 5+ private acres of mountainside lawn and woods. This south-facing home is bright and airy in summer, cozy in winter and offers mountain ridge views year round. Enjoy a fire at home, relax by the on-site private creek, or explore all the nearby towns of Windham (10 mins), Hunter (20 mins), Tannersville (25 mins), Catskill (35 mins), and Hudson (50 mins). The Cottage: Enter through the flagstone patio/carport to the KITCHEN with: -Refrigerator with freezer -4-burner stove-top and oven -Pots, pans -Dishes and flatware -Cooking utensils/cooking knives -Coffee mugs/glassware -Coffee maker -Toaster -Microwave -Blender/smoothie machine -Basic spices Continue into the LIVING ROOM where you’ll find: -Dining table -Sofa with pullout bed -Wood-burning stove **See safety instructions** Head into the back hallway for BEDROOM 1: -King-sized bed -Antique dresser -Large closet -AC unit available for summer months BEDROOM 2: -Queen-sized bed -Antique dresser -Closet -AC unit available for summer months And FULL BATHROOM -Shower and large tub -Vanity and mirror -Toilet -Emergency toiletries and first aid -Hair dryer -Soaps and linens included Head back through the kitchen and head downstairs to the TV ROOM/DEN: -Smart TV compatible with most streaming apps -Record player -Dartboard And BAR/GAMEROOM -Cocktail shakers and glassware -Cards, poker chips, board games, coloring books HALF BATH -Sink -Toilet -Soaps and linens included Head out the basement door to the large BACK DECK: -Charcoal grill/grill table -Outdoor dining table and chairs with umbrella -Bench and seating area to enjoy the view Walk down the deck stairs to the expansive lawn and make your way down the hill to find the OUTDOOR FIRE PIT with Adirondack chairs and sitting logs. Carefully continue down hill, finding the marked path to the CREEK. Follow “corduroy road” to the creek bed. **Exercise caution and wear proper shoes as the path is often wet and slippery** OTHER INFO, RULES, and TIPS -The house is equipped with high-speed internet, but cell phone service in the mountains is spotty. We recommend using FaceTime or turning on Wi-Fi calling. If you prefer to remain relatively unplugged, a house phone is available for your convenience. -For winter months, we HIGHLY recommend a vehicle with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. Both the road and the driveway are routinely plowed, but cars unequipped for winter weather can still have a hard time. -Please take safety precautions when dealing with fire. We try to keep plenty of firewood on hand and guests are welcome to what is available, but kindling, charcoal for the grill, and firewood is easy to find at most gas stations and grocery stores in the area. DURAFLAMES AND OTHER FIRE STARTERS CANNOT BE USED IN THE WOOD-BURNING STOVE. Please reach out if you have ANY questions regarding fire safety/protocol. -This home is located in a rural area and exists among many woodland creatures—that’s part of the fun, we think. Do not leave any food waste or trash outdoors and be sure to clean thoroughly if using the outdoor grill. Black bears, deer, coyotes, and raccoons all live here and can create quite a mess. -Speaking of deer…ticks are ever present. This should not deter you from getting outside and enjoying what the Catskills have to offer, but it’s wise to check yourself for ticks on a daily basis, at least. -Lastly, this cottage is much more than a rental property to us…it’s our home. The neighbors (though hardly visible once on the property) are indeed our real neighbors. Please respect our home and our neighbors as you would your own. With this in mind, gatherings of larger than 8 people are PROHIBITED unless approved by the host. The property is completely private and all yours during your stay. We are reachable at all times and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions and concerns.