Set back on a quiet road in the town of Olive, New York is the beautifully appointed Olive Woods House, a roomy and modern country home just two hours from the rush of NYC. Complete with thoughtful hygge accents, this rustic retreat is perfect for couples, friends and family looking for a place to gather, offering two plush bedrooms and two full baths, a well-stocked chef’s kitchen, basement game room to play pool and ping pong, outdoor grill and fireplace, multiple deck spaces and all the modern amenities needed to stay connected and entertained in the heart of the mountains. The house excels at embracing the outdoors with tranquil views of the mountains and wooded surroundings while natural light pours in through multiple windows, doors and skylights. Rise with the birds to sip morning coffee on the screened-in dining porch, or carry it to the moss-covered gazebo to convene more closely with nature. Grill and dine outside to your heart’s content, and when the stars come out, move the conversation over to the fire pit. Given the close proximity to Kingston, Woodstock and Phoenicia, guests can easily experience some of the area’s most well known restaurants, attractions, and trailheads within 30 minutes of Olive Woods House, including some of our favorite spots like Silvia, Westwind Orchard, and the Ashokan Reservoir.

Pack your bag for Camp Catskills, a contemporary chalet located in the small village of Tannersville, NY, not far from the ski slopes of Hunter Mountain and just the place to settle in for a relaxing escape. Designed with friend and family vacations in mind, this private home sleeps up to 8 people comfortably and will welcome your pet with open arms. Enjoy cooking your favorite meals, putting a movie on, and hanging out in the open living space that includes a complete chef’s kitchen, living room, dining area, and Smart TV. Unwind in your own way, be it a ride on the spin bike in the master bedroom, curling up by the soapstone fireplace or outside around the firepit, or taking in the peaceful surroundings from the deck on a starry night. No matter what time of year you decide to visit, Camp Catskills is a great starting point for any adventure: a four-minute drive in both directions will land you in Hunter, one of the best ski towns in the county, and downtown Tannersville, home to a unique mix of local restaurants and close to several access points to hiking trails within the Catskill Park. In between gazing out at the water on the many nearby lakes and reeling in your dinner, be sure to pay a visit to Mountain Top Arboretum — the public garden is home to 178 acres filled with meadows, wetlands, and native plants. A nature lover’s dream!

Set along a mountain stream in Eldred, New York, Little River is an environmentally-friendly log cabin offering exceptional comfort in an unusually private and rustic setting. Boasting two bedrooms and a lofted area with a connected catwalk, the 1,100 square-foot cabin is a natural retreat to recharge the batteries, perfect for up to six guests who are looking to mellow out or work uninterruptedly for a little while. Step back in time for a true Catskills experience that mixes the charm of yesteryear with vintage Danish, Mexican and American mid-century furniture pieces, lighting and natural textiles with today's modern amenities like a streaming-ready TV room, fully-equipped kitchen with induction stove and dishwasher, geothermal central heat and AC, and lightning-fast internet speeds. There are two beds in total, one queen size and one king, both with Casper mattresses and the promise of a sound sleep as well as a pull out sofa in the loft. At Little River, meditative moments will abound, from watching the wildlife roam from the front porch, to snuggling up with a good book by the wood-burning fireplace, to sneaking away to the Parachute-stocked bathroom for a soak in the deep Waterworks tub. We suggest keeping the door and windows open for an amazing soundscape. When the weather is fine, hit up the Barryville Farmers Market for the best local food and produce, come back and cook with reckless abandon, then head creekside for a long table meal followed by a fun hang around the firepit.