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The Andes Hotel in Andes, NY
For more than 175 years, The Andes Hotel has occupied a singular place in the Catskills. Part historic inn, part neighborhood tavern, part destination restaurant, it has welcomed generations of travelers while serving as a year-round gathering place for the Andes community. Since opening its doors in 1850, the property has remained woven into the fabric of Main Street—hosting celebrations, welcoming weekend visitors, and providing a place where locals and newcomers naturally cross paths.
Now offered as both a historic property and thriving hospitality business, The Andes Hotel presents a rare opportunity to become the next steward of one of the Catskills’ most enduring landmarks. Thoughtfully restored in recent years while honoring its nearly two centuries of history, the property balances timeless character with the amenities and flexibility of a modern boutique destination.
A Private Country Estate in Redding, CT
Set on just over two private acres in Redding, CT, this updated Fairfield County estate offers more than 5,300 square feet of living space designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Centered around a heated gunite pool, detached guest house, and beautifully landscaped grounds, the property balances the scale of a full-time family home with the atmosphere of a private countryside retreat.
Inside, a traditional layout unfolds across multiple gathering spaces, including a library, home office, formal dining room, and a soaring family room filled with natural light. The eat-in kitchen sits at the heart of the home, while a finished lower level with its own entrance provides additional flexibility for guests, extended family, or work-from-home needs.
Just beyond the pool, a detached guest house offers a living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and loft—creating a rare opportunity for hosting visitors, accommodating long-term guests, or establishing a private studio or workspace separate from the main residence.
Beaver Brook in Barryville, NY
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.
The Black Mountain House in South Egremont, MA
Set deep within the Taconic Mountains, The Black Mountain House occupies a rare position at the edge of the Jug End Reservation, surrounded by thousands of acres of protected forest. Originally built in 1976 and recently transformed by interior designer Bruna Baiocchi—best known as the creator of the iconic Barn in Tivoli—and builder Andrew Personette of CB Design Build, the home balances the spirit of its original architecture with a thoughtful contemporary renovation. California’s Sea Ranch movement serves as an architectural reference point, while interiors draw from Japanese restraint and Scandinavian warmth.