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The Valley Cottage
A quiet Catskills escape where thoughtful design meets mountain stillness—crafted for slowing down, staying a while, and letting the landscape take over.
The Mountain House sits quietly in the Catskills, deeply rooted in its surroundings—intimate, understated, and shaped by the kind of stillness that defines the best upstate retreats. It’s a place that doesn’t try to impress at first glance, but slowly reveals itself through texture, light, and a sense of calm that settles in as soon as you arrive.
Inside, the home balances modern design with warmth and restraint. Leather lounge seating, soft wood tones, and layered natural materials create a grounded, lived-in comfort—minimal but never cold, with a sensibility reminiscent of early Ace Hotels translated into a Catskills context. The bathrooms continue that rhythm: warm lighting, natural finishes, and a quiet spa-like ease that mirrors the forest outside. Most guests arrive in pairs, drawn to the simplicity of being somewhere that asks very little of them.
Why Locelle Love it
We love The Mountain House for exactly that restraint. It doesn’t over-explain itself or try to be anything other than what it is—a quiet, beautifully considered escape. It reflects what we look for in every stay we curate: design that feels effortless, spaces that breathe, and homes that let the landscape do most of the talking.
A quietly designed Catskills escape, built for slowing down
The Mountain House is a quiet Catskills escape shaped by restraint, warmth, and a deep connection to its surroundings. It’s the kind of place where design disappears into feeling—where mornings move slower, light does most of the decorating, and everything is intentionally uncomplicated so you can actually settle in.
Wilfredo Perdomo
Every detail tells a story.
Discover how this home was designed, curated, and brought to life—inside and out.
Where you’ll be
Roxbuy
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New York
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United States
Neighborhood highlights
Eat, drink & small-town stops (Roxbury / Margaretville / Arkville / Fleischmanns): This stretch of the Catskills is all about slow discovery—morning coffee at places like The Print House in nearby Fleischmanns, retro comfort food and live music at Ark Bowl & BBQ, and easy local dinners scattered through Margaretville and Roxbury. Union Grove Distillery is a go-to for a casual drink, while the broader valley is filled with farm stands, bakeries, and no-rush cafés that feel built for lingering rather than planning. Everything is close, but nothing feels crowded.
Explore, hike & experience the valley (surrounding Catskills): You’re 12 minutes from Belleayre Mountain for hiking, gondola rides, and seasonal trails, and within easy reach of some of the region’s most iconic experiences—Kaaterskill Falls for a classic Catskills hike, the Delaware & Ulster Railroad for slow scenic rides through the valley, and Woodstock for galleries, shops, and live music. In between, the Catskill Scenic Trail offers quiet walking and biking routes through open landscape. A car is recommended—the drives themselves are part of the rhythm here, connecting small villages, mountain views, and everything in between.
Where design fades and the landscape takes over
