Relax with the whole family or small group of friends at this peaceful mountain retreat in the woods. Porch overlooking stream. House on private 45 acres of forest, borders 7000 acre state land and walking distance to a lovely pond. Short drive to reservoir and river for canoe and kayak adventures. Come explore the greater western catskill region. New listing summer 2022. Escape to a simple, peaceful, and comfortable mountain retreat nestled in the woods. Unplug and reconnect with nature and each other—great space to relax and as a base to explore the Western Catskill Region. Recently renovated home with three small bedrooms, ideal for a family with kids or a small group of friends. Full kitchen with all basics provided complete with a rice cooker, blender, vegetarian cookbooks and global selection of spices ready to prepare your farmers market discovery. Enjoy coffee, tea and conversation on the porch overlooking the stream. Relax in the hammock while listening to the nearby babbling brook and the birds overhead. Wood burning stove (not currently available/being replaced) and outdoor firepit to warm up and extend the evening. Hike and explore the private 45 acres of mountain forest, ferns, and trails. Absorb the restorative forest atmosphere. Discover old stone walls from when the property was open farmland land. The house is a short 5-minute walk to scenic Russ Gray Pond with small waterfall. Popular local fishing spot for large mouth bass. The property is surrounded on two sides by 7,000 acres of NYS-protected forest and meadows of the Bear Spring Mountain reserve. 10-minute drive to numerous trailheads. Nearby canoe and kayak rentals and boat launches. Centrally located between and 15-minute drive to Pepacton reservoir, Cannnonsville Reservoir, and both the east and west branches of the Delaware River. Enjoy day trips & scenic drives to antique shopping, farm-to-table dining, farmers' markets, and local craft breweries and cider mills. Summer soft serve ice cream in Walton to close the day. Nearby towns include Downsville, Hamden, Franklin, Delhi, Andes, Roscoe, and Hancock. Please note there is NO cell service at the house. Cell reception works a short walk up the trail on property or down at nearby Russel Grey Pond. House has “country WiFi” via satellite dish, which is temperamental when it rains, snows, or otherwise doesn’t behave. WiFi is sufficient for occasional WiFi-enabled phone calls, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and zoom but do not plan on this as a remote office. If you plan to binge your favorite shows, download them before arriving. This is a space to disconnect, enjoy nature and be with one another. Board games, books, a badminton set and a record player, are provided for some old-school, slower-paced entertainment. No hunting on the land. No inquiries or bookings for hunting please.