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$175 per weekend night, $150 weeknights. Weekly and monthly rentals available.
Special offer period: 02/01/2024 - 04/30/2024
a largely off-the-grid, truly unique, 420-friendly cabin and YURT in beautiful Livingston Manor. A ‘tiny house’ with every conceivable amenity—full kitchen, hot shower, indoor toilet, woodstove, spacious living room, enormous sleeping loft, speakers for your music, excellent wi-fi—thoughtfully arranged to maximize space and ease of use. The houses are at the end of a shale road on a blueberry orchard. Guests are invited to pick all the fruit they like. The hillside’s high elevation provides an oasis of cooler temperatures during every summer heat wave. The panoramic view of the Catskills from the front porch has to be seen to be appreciated.
across the property, smack in the middle of the blueberry bushes, is the latest addition to our eco-getaway: a YURT. It’s a slightly larger tiny house, albeit a round one with walls of cloth instead of wood. Like the cabin, the YURT has a full kitchen, hot shower, indoor toilet, woodstove, excellent wi-fi, etc. If glamping is your thing, come and spend a night or two under the stars while sleeping indoors.
while the setting is delightfully off the beaten path, it’s also a short drive to the cafés, breweries, and eateries in the charming hamlet of Livingston Manor. World class hiking, swimming, camping, and fishing is even closer. (Camping and hiking gear provided.)
perhaps most importantly, our place offers more than a getaway. Guests learn how to tap a spring for their home’s water, the joys of heating with wood, how hygienic and easy-to-use a composting toilet is. A few days on the blueberry patch is both a rewarding glimpse of the sustainable life and an invaluable education in how comfortable a small house can be. If you’re considering procuring your own, spending time in one of ours will help you decide if such a home is right for you.
how to get here: depending on traffic, it’s about two hours from NYC. Take the Thruway to the very first exit, Exit 16 for Rt. 17 west. Follow Rt. 17 for an hour to Exit 98/Parksville.
what to expect: the yurt was literally just finished. The cabin is spotless too. However, both are rustic cabins not hotels. Because they have a composting toilet, because they’re heated with wood, because the property is accessed via a chip path not an asphalt one, invariably sawdust, wood flecks, and the occasional spider web make their way inside. The country will follow you indoors. Please visit expecting that. In the interest of keeping the place tidy we ask that guests remove their shoes before entering. You’ll have to walk about 75 yards from your car so… make sure those shoes are comfortable. Both the cabin and yurt sleep two couples each. House broken, well-mannered pets welcome.
Expect a location that’s off the beaten path and, consequently, not super easy to find. But for ours, there are no houses in sight. Relevantly, our house is next door. (See photos.) We are quiet folks and you’ll likely hear little but the rustling trees and nearby spring.
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There's parking for multiple vehicles on the adjacent shale road. A headlamp is recommended for enjoying the grounds at night and hiking up from your car at night. Speaking of cars, the road that leads to our cabin does NOT require a 4wd drive vehicle. However, you should drive cautiously if you arrive in a Prius or any other car that’s low to the ground. Whatever you’re driving, please do so slowly as the road is one way. Note: our Prius successfully navigates this bumpy country lane daily.
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07-Feb-2024 - 30-Apr-2025 | $175 | $200 | $750 | - | 2 Nights | - |
The yurt was the perfect escape from reality. The views were absolutely breathtaking and truly was a one of a kind experience. Martin was a very accommodating host and I will definitely be making another visit.
Stayed October, 2023
Martin was a gracious and accommodating host. The yurt was exactly as described. The location was peaceful and secluded, but close to plenty of hiking trails. One of the best parts about the yurt is the skylight right above the bed, you can stargaze and listen to the local wild life.
Stayed August, 2023
Super special tiny home in the Catskills with very responsive and friendly host! Easy and unique get away!
Stayed February, 2023
Fantastic view and warm host! Will visit again
Stayed January, 2023
Best host ever
Stayed December, 2022
Beautiful view of the Catskills and surrounded by nature. The location was a bit hard to find, so make sure to get directions before you arrive. Martin is very friendly and has a lot of interesting stories about the Catskills, you will learn a lot from him during your stay. Nice and close to great hikes as well!
Stayed October, 2022
Awesome yurt in a beautiful location.
Stayed July, 2022
Beautiful location to disconnect from the digital world. The accommodations were perfect. It was the ultimate "glamping" experience. A yurt with a wood burning stove, hot shower, kitchen, sleeping loft, & electric radiator if needed;. and the view is breathtaking. Internet is pretty spotty but we really wanted to get away from the instantaneous world. It's really close to some of the best hiking & fishing the Catskills has to offer. The DeBruce is a short drive away but be sure to make reservations well in advance for dinner. Marty is REALLY cool & down to earth. All in all we had a great getaway. Recommended for a mountain escape.
One caveat: it's off a dirt road so be cognizant that it snows a lot up there so four wheel drive is a must during heavy snow season. Marty will keep you informed of the conditions.
Stayed January, 2022