Nestled on the slopes of Roundtop mountain, you'll never want to leave the Roundhouse. Look at the panoramic mountain vista from the lower or upper patio. Fall asleep in a hammock shaded by a grove of birches. Make s'mores at the firepit. Watch the sky turn pink during a long, lazy dinner on the patio. Unwind in the sauna after a day of exploring swimming holes. Unplug at our peaceful, eco-friendly refuge when you're not exploring the beauty of the Catskills. Instagram: @catskills_roundhouse The space The views are spectacular. It's our favorite thing about the house and as many of our reviews state, our iPhone pictures don’t do it justice! In nice weather, the house really comes alive and your living space is tripled with use of the upper and lower patios. We've created an amazing setup that will lure you outside for the duration of your stay: a sitting area featuring a 13-ft long bench and chairs, three chaise lounges, and a dining area that seats 8 - all of which are surrounded by gorgeous flower beds. The 9-foot firepit, ringed by huge boulders, is perfect in all weather. Our home is pentadecagonal (15 sided!); the round shape combined with the high ceilings and abundant sunlight make it feel airy and light. In warm weather, there are lovely breezes owing to how the wind wraps around the house, but if you prefer air conditioning, our eco-friendly geothermal system will keep the house cool. We've used principles of feng shui to decorate every room, to maximize the feeling of serenity. We are also in the perfect location for outdoor adventures. In winter, it’s 25 minutes to Windham and Hunter mountains, 5 minutes to Bearpen Mountain, and we leave snowshoes in adult and kid sizes so you can explore with ease. There are endless swimming holes and hiking trails to occupy your days, as well as an Olympic-size free swimming pool at Mine Kill State Park, 30 mins away. Or you can amble around the 7 acres surrounding the house--enclosed by original Dutch stone walls--and our quiet road. But if you'd rather stay in, there are endless ways to relax and unwind. You'll find yourself slowing down -- warming your bones in the sauna, sitting by the fire, or just gazing at the 13 mountains you can spot from the living room. And there are plenty of books, movies, and games for you to enjoy during your stay. When it's time to eat, you'll have access to a fully equipped kitchen - we have a Moccamaster, toaster, microwave, electric kettle, and full suite of baking/cooking implements, as well as numerous spices for you to use. We also have a Weber propane grill for your use in warm weather. The beautiful wood dining table extends to seat 12 so you can enjoy great meals together (or give the kids ample room to do arts and crafts). Generally, this is a house where you can spread out. We have two common spaces - the open concept living room upstairs with a wood stove, and a rec room downstairs with a TV, Apple TV (with Netflix and HBO Max), and blu-ray player. Both have sectional couches where everyone can hang out together. We have good cell phone service and reliable internet access. We also have a smart home alarm system provided by Vivint. Guests receive a unique pincode upon booking, which unlocks the front door and disarms the house for the duration of their stay. We are committed to sustainability and, in addition to eco-friendly geothermal heating and cooling, we leave bar mop cleaning cloths and cloth napkins that you are welcome to use. To avoid the waste of single use toiletries, we offer pump dispensers of body wash and shampoo in all bathrooms. If you're traveling with kids, we have a pack n' play, high chair, and child booster seat if you need it. The washer dryer is available for stays of 3 or more nights. This house is truly our favorite place in the world, and it's also our first foray into homeownership (as we rent our apt in NYC). Thank you in advance for being considerate and respectful of our home! Please note: Given the rise in party houses during COVID, we may ask you to connect your guests to the reservation if you have fewer than 2 reviews and/or sparse profile information. Guest access Except for a few closets that contain the owners' belongings you'll have access to the whole house: 2 floors (each featuring a common space), 2 decks, and the meadow in front of the house. There is a ski rack next to the front door where you can store your equipment as well as more fire wood on the deck if you need it. Other things to note We have a backup generator. Should there be an electricity outage due to a storm, the whole-house generator will keep the heating, lights and well water running for a week (though please use electricity.