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Architect-Designed Mountain Retreat • 15 Min to Hunter • Private 5 Acres

Vacation home in Elka Park with kitchen and balcony

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Take advantage of golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden at Architect-Designed Mountain Retreat • 15 Min to Hunter • Private 5 Acres. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Architect-Designed Mountain Retreat • 15 Min to Hunter • Private 5 Acres

Architect-Designed Catskills Retreat on 5 Private Acres - Mountain Views - 15 Min to Hunter Mountain

Discover a rare contemporary hideaway designed by an architect to immerse you in nature while offering every modern comfort. Set on 5 secluded acres with forest, mountain views, and complete privacy, this 3BR, 2.5BA Catskills retreat is the perfect escape for ski adventures, family getaways, creative inspiration, or peaceful relaxation.

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows frame the surrounding landscape in every season, snow-covered evergreens in winter, bright green forest in spring and summer, and colorful foliage in fall. Warm lighting, radiant heat, a wood-burning fireplace, and natural materials create an atmosphere that feels both elevated and deeply comforting.

Just 15 minutes from Hunter Mountain and steps from stunning hiking trails, this home blends architectural elegance with the quiet beauty of the Catskills.

The Space

Thoughtfully designed for comfort, natural light, and fun gathering.

Bedrooms

Primary Suite: King bed + ensuite bath + panoramic forest views

Bedroom 2: Queen bed, warm and serene

Bedroom 3: Two twin beds, ideal for kids or friends

Bonus Alcove: Twin daybed with trundle

Living & Dining

Open-plan living room with wood-burning fireplace

Cozy conversation pit perfect for winter evenings

Large dining area with forest views

Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with generous counter space

Fast WiFi and areas suited for remote work

Architectural Style

Dramatic glass façade connecting indoors to nature

Bamboo floors & natural textures

Clean minimalist lines with warm earth-tone accents

Radiant heating throughout

Designed to create a calm microclimate

Outdoor Features

Enjoy nature from multiple private outdoor spaces:

Expansive main deck with beautiful views

Second private wooded deck for quiet reading and morning coffee

Zen garden and fire pit for gathering under the stars

Seasonal creek with a meditation bench

Private trails throughout the 5-acre property

Winter-Ready

Ideal for ski weekends:

15 minutes to Hunter Mountain

Wood-burning fireplace

Radiant heated floors

Easy-access private driveway

Naturally warmer and quieter than busy ski-base towns

Eco-Friendly Design

Created with sustainability in mind:

Low-impact building methods

Energy-efficient materials

Fiber-cement siding & metal roofing

Passive cooling and efficient winter heating

Why Guests Love This Home

Total privacy + open modern design

Forest views from nearly every room

Perfect for families, couples, and remote workers

A true boutique architectural experience

Quiet, peaceful, restorative

About Your Host

I’m Gabriel, an architect who designed and built this home as a personal sanctuary in the Catskills. After years designing luxury projects, I wanted to create a retreat that blends nature, comfort, and modern design. We recently relaunched the home under our own management after a year with a property company, so the listing is new, but the quality is exceptional. I’m grateful for every guest who becomes part of the home’s story.

Good to Know

Pet-friendly (dogs & cats – 2 max)

No smoking

No parties/events

Minimum age to book: 25

4 outdoor-only security cameras for safety

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 161

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Elka Park, NY

What's nearby

  • Platte Clove Preserve - Catskill Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Indian Head Mountain - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • HITS-on-the-Hudson - 24 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Windham Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 46 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Market and Deli - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Selena's Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Catskills - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Boy Burgers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Deja Brew - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Architect-Designed Mountain Retreat • 15 Min to Hunter • Private 5 Acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Architect-Designed Mountain Retreat • 15 Min to Hunter • Private 5 Acres located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Catskill State Park and Platte Clove Preserve - Catskill Center. Indian Head Mountain is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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Architect-Designed Mountain Retreat • 15 Min to Hunter • Private 5 Acres Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great property, well stocked, beautiful home with incredible grounds. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. The kids couldn't stop saying, " This is the best vacation rental we've ever had"!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home high up in the Catskills with plenty of activity in all directions. Well supplied, with plenty of room for the family.Good eating, hikes, fishing just 15 minutes in all directions. The town of Woodstock is 20 minutes, and Saugerties not much farther.We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Amenities
The house was so unique and beautifully done. The property is gorgeous, it feels like a true mountain retreat but with the addition of dreamy gardens. Also it’s a great kitchen- stocked with every tool you need. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay for HITS on the Hudson

We traveled to the top of the world with our stay at the tree house! If we hadn’t checked in for the weekend for a horse show, we would have been engrossed in nature at this serene getaway. The property was impeccable. The exterior gardens were gorgeous and we saw lots of wildlife. Thank you for allowing our family to stay in your unique home for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A garden in the Catskills

This is a lovely and private home in the Catskills surrounded by an impressively maintained garden in the Catskills. The house is well-situated near several hiking trails--Huckleberry Point, for example, is less than 5 minutes away by car--and it is also less than an hour to get to either Woodstock to the south or Hudson to the northeast. The owner was responsive and clearly cares deeply about the house, which he designed and built. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceylan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

We had a truly wonderful stay at this beautiful home in Elka Park. The house is tucked away in a very private and peaceful setting—perfect for a relaxing week with our two young kids. The owner, an architect, clearly poured so much love and thought into designing the space. Every detail felt intentional, warm, and welcoming.The home was spotless and exactly as described, with clear instructions that made everything seamless from start to finish. We especially loved cozying up by the fireplace and exploring the gorgeous grounds. Gabriel was very communicative and helped us with our questions.Location-wise, it's ideal—just a short drive (under 10 minutes) to several fantastic hikes, making it easy to get outdoors and enjoy the area’s natural beauty.We would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025