Tucked into the high peaks of the Northern Catskills, Slide Mountain Chalet is a character-filled Bavarian retreat perched atop the summit of its namesake mountain. Set on 1.9 wooded acres that neighbor protected state land, the property offers easy access to swimming holes, hiking trails, and skiing, less than three hours from New York City. Balancing alpine charm with backcountry access, this mountaintop chalet is a rare find in one of the most scenic corners of the Catskills.
Two bedroom, one bathroom Bavarian-style chalet | 960 square foot home on 1.9 acres | Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams | Hardwood floors and rich wood paneling | Wood-burning stove with stone hearth | Playful architectural details | Open-concept kitchen with custom vintage cabinetry and stainless appliances | Lofted bonus space with projector screen | Renovated bath with soaking tub and walk-in rainfall shower | Expansive deck and screened porch | Mossy fire pit area | Asking $379,000
Listed by Robin Jones at Anatole House. For showings or inquiries, email robin@anatolehouse.com or call/text 845-943-4177
Open house Saturday, May 31 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at 1636 Frost Valley Road, Big Indian, NY 12410. Please contact the listing agent to RSVP.
Through a set of sliding glass doors, enter the chalet’s open layout living space, where exposed beams, hardwood floors, and original wood paneling frame a warm, inviting interior. To the right, a cozy living space is anchored by a wood-burning stove set on a stone hearth. To the left, there is a quaint kitchen and dining space with vintage cabinetry, butcher block countertops, and modern stainless steel appliances.
Oversized windows and high ceilings create an airy contrast to the chalet’s cozy wood stove and warm finishes. Photo: Zach Hyman
Off the living space, a flight of stairs adorned with a carved Bavarian railing leads to a vaulted loft that adds flexibility to the home. Currently set up as a home theater, the loft can be easily converted to a library, studio, or bonus guest space. Back downstairs, two quiet bedrooms share a recently updated bathroom, which features a walk-in rainfall shower and deep tub, ideal for soaks after days spent hiking or skiing.
Outside, the full-length deck acts as an open-air extension of the home, ideal for mountain-side meals or morning coffee. A screened porch with interior and exterior access sits at one end of the deck, creating space for storm watching or unwinding with a book on a slow summer afternoon. On the moss-covered grounds, a fire pit set against a backdrop of evergreen hemlocks offers a space to gather beneath the stars. The nearly two-acre lot adds room to roam, with a mix of boulders, forest, and natural clearings to explore.
Through the seasons, enjoy the Catskill Mountain air from the breezy screened porch.
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Tucked into a quiet corner of the Slide Mountain Wilderness, the chalet offers direct access to some of the Catskills’ most iconic outdoor experiences. State land trails begin just a five-minute walk from the door, with the Giant Ledge and Slide Mountain trailheads only minutes away by car. In the winter, Belleayre Mountain – twenty minutes from the property – delivers well-regarded ski terrain, while summer brings gondola rides and seasonal events to the slopes.
The surrounding area is home to some of the Catskills’ most thoughtfully curated stays, restaurants, and retreats. Local highlights include restorative afternoons at Hemlock Neversink’s spa, elevated dining at Dandelion at Eastwind Oliverea, and fireside cocktails at Urban Cowboy Lodge. After a day exploring, grab a drink at Ralph’s Bar & Bowling, recently opened in 2025.
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