In the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Rest Co. in Kenoza Lake is a luxury boutique hotel with lucrative opportunity. Well-positioned on nearly seven verdant acres near popular towns like Livingston Manor and Callicoon, the hotel features five spacious suites, a two-bedroom innkeeper’s cottage, indoor and outdoor dining, and a year-round heated pool. Rest Co. is a profitable and autonomous business operating with a core staff of four.
Boutique hotel and Innkeeper’s cottage on 6.52 acres | 40’ heated pool | 1/4 acre pond | High speed internet | Furniture/contents included
Boutique hotel built in 1945, renovated in 2022 is 4,224 square feet | Five en-suite guest rooms, each with fridge and coffee maker | Restaurant + full bar | Commercial kitchen | Guest check-in foyer | Innkeeper’s office | Private bathroom | Outdoor deck | Fireplace and firepit
Innkeeper’s cottage built in 1944, renovated in 2022 is 688 square feet | One full bedroom, one full bathroom + sleeping loft
Asking $1,999,000. Listed by Robin Jones with Catskill Mountain Houses. View the original listing here. For showings or inquiries, contact Robin Jones at robin@catskillmountainhouses.com.
The property and the business are for sale in tandem, so all contents and amenities, existing staff, operations, IP and bookings, will transfer with the sale—making this truly a turnkey hotel. If you have ever fantasized about running a charming boutique hotel on a romantic piece of property, Rest Co. has laid all the groundwork for you.
Rest Co. has been operating for over a year with a proven concept and a strong base of loyal customers. The Certificate of Occupancy is to operate as a 5-bedroom bed & breakfast. The bar and restaurant are for guest use only, though opportunities exist to expand to the public. The owners have only just begun scratching the surface of this property’s potential. Opportunities exist to expand into a full restaurant/bar, host weddings, expand spa services, retreats and more.
Just 100 miles from NYC, Rest Co. provides guests plenty of opportunities for upstate discovery and adventure. Just a few short minutes from Jeffersonville for all your basics and extras, and then a few minutes further to Catskills hot spots like Livingston Manor, Callicoon and Narrowsburg. Check out this Conde Nast Traveler article and this Escape Brooklyn article to get excited about the area.
The Hotel: Five Luxurious Suites
Constructed circa 1940, and fully reimagined in 2022, the team behind Rest Co. has thoughtfully considered every detail in its execution. Let’s familiarize you with the hotel…
After stepping through the impressive glass entrance, guests are greeted in the hotel’s intimate lobby. Upstairs, five newly renovated guest suites blend modern and farmhouse design, with tongue-and-groove wainscoting, geometric light fixtures, and pristine bathrooms. Guests staying in the two larger, private entry suites can soak in oversized tubs, lounge in dinettes and seating areas, and enjoy private entrances from the exterior of the hotel. Guests in the three main suites have beautiful walk-in showers with oversized rain showerheads, plenty of natural light, desks and work spaces, and seating areas.
An innkeeper’s office with full bathroom on the ground floor allows for staff privacy and management.
Restaurant & Bar at Rest Co.
To the right of the lobby is the bar and dining lounge, a cozy, art deco-inspired restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. With a dedicated mixologist, the operational capacity to batch all of the cocktails, and a wine list curated by Callicoon Wine Merchant, the ten-seat bar is already a top destination.
The restaurant is fully functional, profitable, and easily executed by the core staff. From locally raised ingredients to inventive vegan comfort food, the menu is aspirational, yet comfortable. The staff onsite are trained to make the food with minimal overhead, and maximum flavor and plating.
The Innkeeper’s Cottage
A stone’s throw from the main hotel is the Innkeeper’s Cottage – a 1-bed, 1-bath cottage with bonus sleeping loft, kitchen, living room, dinette, soaking tub, and plenty of WFH areas. The open-plan living space is anchored by a vintage Malm fireplace.
The Grounds: Nearly Seven Verdant Acres
The 1/4 acre pond and 6.52 verdant acres of grass and woodland allow guests to wander and lose oneself for a while.
A mod pool custom made from a shipping container acts as both a refreshing pool in the summer, and as a hot pool during the fall and winter. Hint – This is your ace in the hole for winter bookings.
This landscape also allows for growth across a number of channels, from additional rooms to sleeping tents, and even the perfect spa location by the pond. Not to mention the backdrop for potential wedding and events.
Buyer to confirm all pertinent information including square footage, property taxes, allowable uses.
