Casa Magda Design Retreat · Hike, Swim + Ski

★ 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.