Mountain Top Home for Couples w. Large Deck near Windham - Best Stargazing in NY

Just 2.5 hours from NYC this vacation home is located 1700 feet above sea level, thus providing outstanding mountain top views and spectacular light pollution free night viewing of the stars. Only 12 miles to Ski Windham (19 minute drive) - Stay near the ski slope without the high ski slope rental prices - plus you'll feel like the only people on top of your very own mountain top.

The immense 800 square foot deck is a sight in itself. Makes the perfect cozy spot to cook on the barbecue, eat, sip coffee and feel the warmth of the propane fire pit as you snuggle with your loved one on the outdoor furniture.

You'll have the entire house to yourself. All the rooms you will have access to are on the first floor. Kitchen, bathroom and living room where you'll sleep in a queen sized bed. (the upstairs part of the house is closed off).

We having been renting this house for past 13 years and have hosted over 1400 guests at this property. We were featured in Hudson Valley Magazine - twice! Our goal is to ensure everyone has an amazing, pleasant stay.

There is basic unlimited wi-fi internet with modest speeds and 42-inch flat screen TV should you want to plug your computer and watch movies from your device. However, we do not provide any TV cable stations and streaming isn't recommended since the wi-fi is provided by satellite internet (much slower than what you are probably used to in your city). Nonetheless, streaming a movie on Netflix is possible and 8 times out of 10 will work fine, just we do not guarantee a stream without buffing.

There is a full kitchen with electric stove, microwave, toaster oven, electric water kettle and coffee maker.

You also have access to the 2-level deck outside, which you access through sliding doors from the kitchen. One level is covered in case of rain or snow.

There's a football sized backyard, working farms can be seen just by walking along our very infrequently traveled dirt road.


The house is 26 miles from Exit 21 off New York State Thru-Way, Rt 23 and then Rt 145.

Nearby attractions:

Windham Ski Mountain ( 12 miles - 19 minutes )
Hunter Ski Mountain ( 28 miles - 42 minutes )
Kaaterskill Falls ( 30 miles 55 minutes )
Albany ( 35 miles - 55 minutes )
Howe Caverns ( 38 miles - 45 minutes )

Note: In the event of a snowstorm, it might be required to park along the road and walk 200 feet along the road to access the driveway entrance.