Private 5-Acre Farmhouse Retreat - Bethel Woods 25 min - Sleeps 8 - Pets Welcome

Crisp mountain air meets cozy late-fall escapes at Shady Fox Farm Catskills! Unwind at your private 5-acre farmhouse retreat, just 25 minutes from Bethel Woods. Spend crisp autumn afternoons exploring our short, kid-friendly mystery trail through the woods or gathering around the outdoor smokeless fire pit under clear, starry skies. Inside, sit down for a match of chess, checkers, or backgammon, settle in for plush TV movie nights, or cook hearty group feasts in the fully equipped chef’s kitchen (gas stove, oven, microwave, blender). Comfortably sleeps 8 with convenient self check-in via lockbox. Peak late-autumn dates and holiday weekends go fast—all the best properties book up early!

The Space
A 5-acre sanctuary designed for cozy late-fall getaways, scenic mountain foliage drives, and quiet holiday season escapes. Surrounded by quiet forest, the property offers total seclusion to wander the open grounds, take in scenic canopy views, and slow down in nature.

Inside, the home is warm, inviting, and equipped for multi-generational comfort:

Living Room: Features an authentic wood stove aesthetic for cozy mountain charm and a dedicated classic game table ready for chess, checkers, or backgammon.

Family Room: Separate retreat with a plush leather couch and TV—ideal for movie nights after crisp days outdoors.

Chef’s Kitchen: Fully stocked with a full suite of appliances—gas stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, blender, and slow cooker—alongside a dedicated coffee/tea station and an expandable dining table seating 8.

Family & Baby Ready: Seamless for traveling parents, featuring a Pack ’n Play and family-friendly dining essentials on site.

Outside, step onto your acreage to fire up the BBQ grill, stargaze by the smokeless fire pit, or let four-legged friends roam the open lawn.

This home sleeps 8 comfortably across three inviting bedrooms, all equipped with built-in bedside USB ports:

Bedroom 1 (Primary): Queen bed with an east-facing Juliette balcony framing panoramic forest canopy views.

Bedroom 2: Spacious King bed with rustic custom shiplap walls.

Bedroom 3: Flexible setup with both a Queen and a Full-size bed (perfect for families with kids or travel groups).

Guest Access
The entire 5-acre farmhouse retreat is exclusively yours. Enjoy seamless, contactless self check-in with our secure on-site lockbox. Guests have full private access to the home, the expansive open lawn, and the wooded grounds.

Other Things to Note

Climate Control: Central heating and whole-home climate control ensure you stay perfectly warm and comfortable as evening mountain temperatures dip.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (25 mins): Catch late-fall cultural events, harvest celebrations, and upcoming seasonal holiday light festivals.

Outdoor Adventure: Young explorers will love our short mystery trail on the grounds, while scenic late-season drives along the Delaware River corridor and world-class fly-fishing on Willowemoc Creek are just minutes away.

Dining & Local Scene: Minutes to craft breweries, artisan cideries, and farm-to-table dining across Livingston Manor, Jeffersonville, and Callicoon. Take in sweeping mountain views at Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery!

Day Trips: Just 45 minutes to Resorts World Catskills Casino and the Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark for warm indoor family fun.

Work & Connect: Fast, reliable high-speed Wi-Fi and quiet workspaces make this an effortless remote-work haven.

Pet Friendly: Dogs are welcome! Pups love exploring the open 5-acre property year-round.

Convenience: Full-size in-home washer and dryer in the main bathroom so you can pack light.

Safety & Policies

Safety & Security: For your peace of mind, the property features exterior-only security cameras: a Ring doorbell at the front entrance and a Ring floodlight camera above the garage. Both devices are motion-activated and record video/audio for property security.

Smoking Policy: Strictly non-smoking inside the farmhouse. Outdoor smoking is permitted away from open doors/windows; please dispose of all butts responsibly in provided outdoor receptacles.