Napanoch, NY · Catskill Park · 90 min from the GWB

The Catskill Oasis

An A-frame cedar chalet tucked into seven private acres, wrapped by a hundred more of public forest — waterfall-fed swim pond, hot tub, babbling creek, and skies dark enough to read the Milky Way.

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7Private Acres
7–10Guests
3Bedrooms
2Baths
17 ftSwim Pond
4.88★59 Reviews
The House

Floor-to-ceiling glass. Cathedral calm.

The A-frame opens up the moment you walk in — soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and woodland in every direction. A deep sectional faces the wood stove and smart TV; a midcentury table seats six beside a full kitchen with gas range.

Upstairs, the king suite has an ensuite bath with a modern soaking tub and a work-from-home nook overlooking the trees. Downstairs, a queen room and a bunk room share a full bath with a walk-in shower.

Split-unit cooling, high-end SONOS speakers carrying music through the whole house, a closet full of board games, and self check-in with a smart lock.

Cathedral dining and living space with a wall of windows
Inside the A-frame · cathedral glass & warm cedar
The 17-foot spring-fed swim pond
Songbirds by day, frogs after dark, the creek from your bedroom window — and seventeen feet of clear spring water to dive into. The sound of seven acres
Aerial looking straight down at the waterfall-fed swim pond surrounded by unbroken Catskills forest
The A-frame cabin and pond nestled into the treeline at dawn on seven private acres
Seven acres, and forest that never ends · the pond from directly above
The Land

Seven acres that feel like seven hundred.

This is what sold us on the place: seven private acres folded into a hundred more of public, explorable forest, so the woods simply never end. The waterfall-fed pond tucks into the side of a hill beneath tall trees, and when the wind moves through them the whole hollow softens — leaves, songbirds, the steady babble of the creek. You'll hear all of it from your bedroom window. Frogs take the night shift, under skies clear enough to trace the Milky Way.

And when you're ready for the fun of it: swim or paddleboard the pond, hike the marked trails into the public forest, sink into the six-seater hot tub, and break out cornhole, croquet, and disc golf on the lawn while SONOS carries your soundtrack through the house. Come winter the wood stove takes over — snowy hikes, a dared cold plunge, and if the freeze holds, the pond becomes your private skating rink.

What's Here

Everything, already packed.

Swim Pond

17 feet deep, filled by its own spring waterfall — paddleboard, floats, chaise lounges, and hammocks included.

Hot Tub

Premium six-seater with a lounge seat, LED lights, and Bluetooth audio — steps from the deck.

Dogs Welcome

Pets aren’t just allowed — they’re encouraged. Seven acres of trails, creek dips, and zoomies await.

Creek & Trails

Marked trails follow a creek so pristine it feeds NYC’s drinking water, into 100 acres of public forest.

Fire, Two Ways

A vintage wood stove inside, a firepit under dark skies outside. Firewood and starters provided.

Games Galore

5-basket disc golf, cornhole, giant Jenga, croquet, a closet of board games — even an ice cream maker.

All Four Seasons

Summer swims, foliage hikes, winter cold plunges and pond skating — with Belleayre skiing 45 min away.

The Essentials

575 Mbps wifi, dedicated workspace, SONOS, Roku TV, full kitchen with gas range, self check-in.

Dark Skies

No streetlights for miles — on a clear night the Milky Way is plainly visible overhead, and the meteor showers are the kind you actually gasp at.

Sleeping Arrangements

Room for the whole crew.

The king suite with treetop views
Upstairs · Ensuite

The King Suite

King bed, soaking tub, work nook, treetop views — plus a daybed for one more.

The queen room
Main Floor

The Queen Room

Queen bed, steps from the shared full bath with walk-in shower.

The bunk room with twin-over-full bunk
Main Floor

The Bunk Room

Twin-over-full bunk with a twin trundle — kid headquarters.

Sleeps 7 comfortably, up to 10 with the daybed, trundle, and sectional sofa.

The firepit blazing at dusk
"You'll all leave completely rejuvenated." The promise we keep
Guest Loved
4.88/5
★★★★★
59 reviews · Owner-managed starting Fall 2026
Outdoor Spaces Hospitality Location Cleanliness Hiking Hot Tub
I had coffee in the morning in front of the private pond and never felt so much serenity. You can tell that the owners have thought about every single detail. What a hidden gem. Siva · ★★★★★ · February 2024 · Airbnb guest
“The forest does not ask you to hurry.” The Oasis
Beyond the Driveway

The best of the Catskills, minutes away.

8 min

Cohen's Bakery

Ellenville institution since 1920 — our tip: get the raisin pumpernickel.

Eat
8 min

Gaby's Cafe

Our go-to Mexican — the mole chicken enchilada and a margarita, every time.

Eat · Drink
10 min

Frederick Farm Goat Sanctuary

Hike, paint, and cuddle with rescue goats — a perfect 5.0★ experience.

Family
15 min

Red Hill Fire Tower

A short, rewarding climb to a panoramic Catskills lookout.

Hike
15 min

Kelder's Farm

U-pick berries and pumpkins, petting zoo, apple cannons — kid heaven.

Family
20 min

Minnewaska State Park

Sky lakes, waterfalls, and carriage-road hikes on the Shawangunk Ridge.

Hike · Swim
20 min

Rough Cut Brewing

House brews, smash burgers, and a roaring fire — the après-hike spot.

Eat · Drink
25 min

Westwind Orchard & Arrowood Farms

Estate cider, wood-fired pizza, and farm-brewery lawns in Accord.

Eat · Drink
25 min

Inness

Design-world resort with a spa, bathhouse, and farmhouse dining — book ahead.

Spa · Dine
25 min

Sam's Point & Ice Caves

Dwarf-pine ridgeline views and a scramble through the ice caves.

Hike
30 min

Peekamoose Blue Hole

The Catskills' famously turquoise swimming hole (summer permits required).

Swim
45 min

Belleayre Mountain

Uncrowded Catskills skiing with a fast gondola — then back to the hot tub.

Ski

Tap any spot above to find it on the map · The amber pin marks the Oasis (approximate area — exact location shared at booking)

Good Questions

Everything guests ask before booking.

How far is The Catskill Oasis from New York City?
About 90 minutes from the George Washington Bridge — roughly a two-hour drive from most of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The cabin sits near Napanoch in Ulster County, inside Catskill Park, which makes it one of the closest true-wilderness getaways to the city.
Is the cabin dog friendly?
Yes — dogs aren't just allowed, they're encouraged. Seven private acres of trails, a creek to splash in, and a pond to swim. We ask only that pets stay off the beds and furniture, and that you clean up inside and out.
Can you actually swim in the pond?
Yes. It's spring-fed by its own small waterfall and about 17 feet deep at the center — cold, clear, and swimmable from late spring through early fall. Paddleboard, floats, chaise lounges and hammocks are all included. It's a natural pond with no lifeguard, so guests swim at their own risk.
How many people does it sleep?
Seven comfortably, up to ten. A king suite upstairs with ensuite bath and daybed; a queen room and a bunk room (twin-over-full with twin trundle) on the main floor; plus a sectional sofa. Two full bathrooms.
Is it a good place to work remotely?
Very. There's 575 Mbps wifi, a dedicated workspace nook in the king suite overlooking the treetops, and Sonos throughout the house. Cell service is weak — turn on wifi calling and you're set. Most guests come to count that as a feature.
Why book direct instead of through Airbnb?
Booking direct here skips the platform's service fee, so it's always the lowest price for the same stay. You also get a direct line to the owner before, during and after — which makes early check-in, late checkout and special requests far easier to say yes to.
What's the cabin like in winter?
Winter might be the best season here. The vintage wood stove and radiant heated floors keep the A-frame warm, the hot tub sits out in the snow, the trails stay hikeable, and when the freeze holds the pond becomes a private skating rink. Belleayre skiing is 45 minutes away.
Can you actually see the stars and the Milky Way?
Yes — and it's one of the closest genuinely dark skies to New York City. No streetlights for miles, forest on every side: on a clear moonless night the Milky Way is plainly overhead, and meteor showers are the kind you gasp at. Most guests end up dragging a chaise down to the pond or watching from the hot tub. Plan around the new moon, and if you want the best two nights of the year, the Perseids in August and the Geminids in December. (Tap the moon in the menu to see the place after dark.)
Is it right for a group, family reunion, or private retreat?
It's built for it. Past guests have used the house as a quiet writing and art retreat, an intimate wellness retreat, a multi-generation family reunion, and a friends' weekend. Seven private acres with no neighbors in sight means a group can be genuinely loud around the firepit at night, and the sleeping layout (king suite, queen room, bunk room) works as well for three couples as it does for parents and kids. We do ask no parties or events.
Where exactly is it?
Near Napanoch, New York, in Ulster County — inside Catskill Park, in the Hudson Valley. The seven acres border roughly 100 acres of public forest on three sides. The exact address goes out with your booking confirmation.
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