Which Way The River

Which Way The River: New York

Have you ever wanted your very own slice of the Catskills? Of course, you have. Well, here's ten acres of it, to be precise. And it all comes with riverside deckchairs, a six-person hot tub, dense woods, and tubes for floating down the river. It's also safe to say that from this Big Indian Victorian manor, you'll have plenty of stellar hiking and ski resorts within a thirty-minute drive. Not to mention the Peekamoose Restaurant – just one minute away for moments when you don't feel like cooking. Of course, if you want to whip up your own culinary masterpiece, you'll have your enormous kitchen opening onto the outdoor deck, for leisurely riverside dinners too. Your host – a New York-based designer – has crafted the interiors to his idiosyncratic taste, so you'll find that the thoughtful touches such as Moroccan tiles, high-end bedding and paintings by local artists offer an unforgettable experience worth writing home about. So set off on endeavours into the private forest land – there's no better place to go on an adventure amidst nature in the Big Indian wilderness than here. Plus when you're ready to curl up at the day's end, there are plenty of snuggly spots to get cosy, whether that's inside the house, where you can make the most of the endless streaming options available from Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and HBO. Or, if you'd rather spend your evenings in the great outdoors, gather around the fire pit with a cup of hot cocoa – ready to roast some smores.

Home truths:
*You can bring your pet, but an additional charge of $100 per pet will apply
*Late check-out can be accommodated for an additional $250 fee – if there are no incoming reservations on the same day
*You’ll need to bring a car due to the remote location of the property – we also recommend bringing kayaks or bikes if you’re that way inclined
*The hot tub is functional and available throughout the year, but the host cannot guarantee availability or handle unforeseen obstacles should they occur last-minute
*Guests have private access to the entrance of the home
*There's plenty of free parking on the driveway of the property