As a lifelong New YorkerThe Catskills have long been my quiet spot—an escape I return to nearly every year, drawn to their snow-covered stillness in winter, slow mornings in summer, and leaf-peeping In the fall. Two hours and forty minutes from New York City—easily reached by car or the Metro-North—the Catskills Region offers a wide range of sweet getaways right out of the a Hallmark movie. And the best Catskills Airbnbs reflect this range—some, with spaces as charming as the terrain itself. You’ll discover chicly-designed A-frames With floor-to ceiling windows, moody modern cabins nestled into the trees and cozy wood-clad bungalows with clawfoot bathtubs, record players and firepits.
Catskills is a four-county patchwork of charming villages, ski areas, and untamed wilderness. To the north are towns such as Hudson, Catskill and Tivoli, which have a strong architectural bent, with design galleries and unfussy restaurants. Woodstock, Phoenicia, and other towns in the west are awash with vintage shops, old-school restaurants, and river bends. Further into the mountains, Shandaken and Big Indian are known for their sense of seclusion and access to nature—favorites of hikers, writers, and anyone looking to go quiet for a while. Skiers Windham or Hunter are the perfect places to enjoy well-maintained slopes and relaxing evenings in front of a fire. The Catskills is a region that’s bursting with Airbnbs. Below, we have curated a list of the top vacation rentals to make booking easier.
You can plan a family friendly getaway or a romantic getaway. winter escapeA romantic autumn stay, You can also call it an easy weekend getaway from New York City—read on for 15 of the most beloved, top-rated, and still-bookable rentals in this iconic upstate New York region.
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