Summer’s around the corner — and with Memorial Day just ahead, we’re officially in vacation-planning mode. Whether that means long weekends in the mountains, lazy days by the pool, or finding the perfect town to wander for a few days, we’re always on the lookout for special places to ...
Victorian grandeur meets Catskills charm at The Henderson in Hankins, NY. 120 miles from NYC, guests are greeted by the soothing sounds of Hankins Creek below the home, plus architectural details of a bygone era. This grand Victorian home was a boutique hotel in the 1860s, and now offered as a unique escape from the city, with a custom stone hot tub, outdoor kitchen and shower, fireplace and more.
A collection of our favorite getaways with saunas, hot tubs, and heated pools that help you shake the winter chills. Scattered throughout the region, this list dives deep into the Catskills, as far east as the New York/Connecticut border, and as far north as the Adirondack High Peaks.
Nestled in the bucolic heart of the Catskills, North Branch, New York, is a small hamlet renowned for its picturesque landscapes and historic charm. With a population hovering around a few hundred, North Branch is characterized by its historic homes, perfectly patinated storefronts, rolling farmland, and the gentle flow of the East Branch of the Delaware River. Though the hamlet – yes, we said "hamlet" – is by definition tiny, North Branch is central to some of our other favorite towns, including Callicoon, Roscoe, and Livingston Manor – there's no lack of things to do or see in the area. (Unless of course, you want to do nothing, which is welcome here too.)
Midcentury vacation rental Cherry Hill in Accord NY sits atop a hill with panoramic views of the Shawangunk Mountain ridge. Drink in the views from its large hot tub — or opt to watch sunset from the living room, whose large stone fireplace is adjacent to a wall of windows overlooking the mountains. Stunning oversized windows throughout, multiple dining spaces and patios, a well-equipped kitchen and two cozy fireplaces makes this home the perfect destination for a retreat from the city any time of year.
Built in 1815, the Fireplace Farmhouse originally served as home to 4 generations of a local family and the trout farm they owned & operated – as well as the town’s first Post Office. These days, the rental boasts 5 spacious bedrooms, a fully-outfitted country kitchen, large open living room, dining room for 12, indoor solarium, study, heated outdoor pool, hot tub, outdoor shower — and 5 wood-burning fireplaces, from where it draws its name.
Two hours north of NYC in Salt Point, NY the charming and ultra-unique Salvato Mill is an 18th century mill reimagined as an idyllic escape. Located in Salt Point, NY, the mansion is just a few minutes from the scenic Taconic State Parkway, making it a straight shot up from NYC. Even so close ...
In the village of Tivoli, NY, two rental properties sit sid-by-side on the outskirts of Main Street. Together, they’re Homestead 33: a barn and a house that share 4.5 acres of land, including forest, a pond, a creek, and multiple firepits. Separately, they’re the The Barn in Tivoli and the Modern-Bohemian Escape. And they're both wonderful. ...