Four bedroom, three bathroom woodland compound on 50+ wooded acres | Main house built around a salvaged 19th-century New England barn frame | Home to Scott’s Cabin, the original inspiration behind Cabin Porn | Architect-designed treehouse retreat | Suspension bridge spanning a spring-fed brook | Wood-fired sauna and hot tub | Swimming holes, fishing spots, and private trails | Minutes to Barryville and Eldred, 18 minutes to Narrowsburg | Asking $2,450,000

For anyone who has spent time daydreaming through the pages of Cabin Porn, Beaver Brook may feel surprisingly familiar. Hidden within more than 50 acres of forest in the western Catskills, the property is home to Scott’s Cabin—the beloved woodland retreat that helped inspire an entire movement of design-minded cabin living.

But Beaver Brook is far more than a single iconic structure. Centered around a spring-fed brook that winds through the landscape, the compound unfolds as a collection of thoughtfully designed spaces connected by footpaths, bridges, swimming holes, and forest trails. From a timber-frame main house crafted from the bones of a 19th-century New England barn to a treehouse suspended among the evergreens, every corner of the property feels designed to foster a deeper connection with the landscape.

Perched on the western edge of the property, the main residence—known as the Bunk House—was built around the salvaged frame of a historic barn, celebrating the craftsmanship and character of the original structure while creating a warm, contemporary home for gathering. Exposed post-and-beam construction, reclaimed materials, and soaring ceilings lend a sense of history and permanence throughout the interiors.

The home’s layout balances grand communal spaces with private retreats. A cozy kitchen opens into a dramatic great room framed by an enormous picture window overlooking the forest, while a spacious deck with its own fireplace invites long evenings outdoors. On the lower level, folding glass doors open directly onto the surrounding landscape, creating flexible space for guests, creative pursuits, or quiet afternoons at home.

Scott’s Cabin, featured on the front cover of Cabin Porn. All photos by Zach Hyman.

A suspension bridge spanning the brook leads to two of Beaver Brook’s most memorable structures. Scott’s Cabin remains as inviting as ever, pairing simple architecture with the timeless appeal of a woodland hideaway. Nearby, the treehouse—designed by architect Jacob Chang—appears to float within the forest canopy. Built using Greiner limb construction and perched above the forest floor, its swinging picture windows open wide to the surrounding woods, blurring the boundary between indoors and out.

Elsewhere on the property, a rustic screened sleeping cabin offers an experience reminiscent of summer camp, while countless spots along the brook invite swimming, fishing, or simply sitting beside the water and listening to it pass by. The property’s namesake brook is ever-present here, its gentle soundtrack following you from structure to structure as it winds through moss-covered banks and beneath towering trees.

After a day spent exploring the grounds, the wood-fired sauna and hot tub provide two more reasons to linger outdoors. The sauna overlooks the brook through an oversized picture window, while the hot tub sits tucked between the forest and the water’s edge—an ideal place to end the day beneath a canopy of stars.

Despite its remarkable sense of seclusion, Beaver Brook is just minutes from the Delaware River towns of Barryville and Eldred, with Narrowsburg’s restaurants, galleries, and farmers market only 18 minutes away. Equal parts architectural retreat, family compound, and nature preserve, Beaver Brook offers a rare opportunity to own one of the Catskills’ most distinctive properties.

Co-listed by Katy Porte and Eddie Rabon at Upstate Curious Team of Compass. For showings and inquiries, contact Katy: katy@upstatecurious.com/347-564-5371, or Eddie: eddie@upstatecurious.com/412-414-2309.

The Neighborhood: In + Around Eldred, NY

Though you may find it difficult to leave the property, some of our favorite destinations in the Delaware River Valley are just minutes away. Spend the day floating the Delaware with Lander’s River Trips or Reber River Trips, browse ceramics and design objects at Sullivan Public, or wander the vintage automobiles at Churchill Classics. Barryville and Narrowsburg are both easy drives for farmers markets, galleries, restaurants, and small-town wandering.

For those looking to explore the outdoors, nearby trails including Mongaup River Trail and Tusten Mountain Trail offer plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs, while Hawk’s Nest — one of the Northeast’s most scenic river drives — is perfect for a sunset cruise. Whether your ideal day involves a paddle, a hike, or a leisurely afternoon in town, this corner of Sullivan County offers plenty to discover beyond Beaver Brook’s winding paths and mossy banks.

Our Favorite Details: A Property Built for Discovery

While Scott’s Cabin may be Beaver Brook’s most recognizable structure — the woodland retreat that helped inspire the Cabin Porn movement — what we love most is how the entire property comes together as an immersive experience. A suspension bridge spans the brook, winding paths lead to hidden swimming holes and a treehouse tucked among the evergreens, and more than 50 acres of forest invite endless exploration.

It’s rare to find a property where the land itself feels as thoughtfully considered as the architecture, transforming a remarkable collection of structures into a truly one-of-a-kind woodland retreat.