Northstar Cabin

Stylish renovated mountain chalet in the Slide Mountain Wilderness under 3 hours from NYC. Sleeps 8 across 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Stone fireplace, screened-in outdoor living room, wraparound deck, and a spa primary suite with soaking tub, rain shower, and private outdoor shower. Indoor/outdoor living in a peaceful mountain valley retreat. Hiking and skiing just moments away.

Nearby Towns: Phoenicia (19mins), Fleischmanns (16mins), Margaretville (23mins), Woodstock (37mins)

Northstar Cabin is a fully renovated three-bedroom, two bath chalet tucked into a peaceful valley in Big Indian, at the heart of the Slide Mountain Wilderness. With a wraparound deck, screened-in outdoor living room, stone fireplace, and a primary suite that rivals any boutique hotel, this is a rare find for guests who want genuine mountain character without sacrificing comfort.

Arrive to the wraparound deck, where an oversized outdoor dining table sets the tone for long meals in the mountain air. The deck continues to a screened-in porch that has been outfitted as a full outdoor living room, a sheltered space that functions as a true second gathering area from spring through fall. A stylish mudroom greets you at the front door, the right place to shed hiking boots after a day on the trails of the Catskills high peaks that surround this tranquil Valley.
Inside, the kitchen is fully renovated and thoughtfully appointed, with a picture window framing the deck and valley beyond. The dining room connects directly to the screened-in porch, keeping the indoor-outdoor flow natural and easy. The living room is cozy and welcoming with rich wood cladding and a central stone fireplace that anchors the space.
Two guest bedrooms are positioned off the living room. The first offers a full bed and easy access to the shared bathroom with a standing shower. The second is a bunk room configured with two sets of built-in bunks, sleeping four, making it ideal for families or groups.

The primary suite is exceptional by any measure. A king bed anchors this oversized room, which flows into a spa-like bathroom featuring dual vanities, water closet, and a beautifully tiled bathing area. This space features a soaking tub, and a shower with a ceiling-mounted rain head. A door from the bathroom leads to a private deck overlooking the property, where an outdoor shower completes the experience. The primary suite has another private deck off the front of the home, giving this room a level of privacy and outdoor access that sets it apart.

Northstar Cabin sleeps eight across three bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it a strong fit for families, two couples traveling together, or a group of friends seeking a serious outdoor base camp.

The Big Indian and Oliverea Valley is one of the most compelling locations in the Catskills for outdoor enthusiasts. The Slide Mountain Wilderness surrounds the property, with trailheads accessing Slide, Cornell, Wittenberg, and other high peaks tucked into each sequential valley along the mountain road. Belleayre Mountain ski resort is minutes away, offering downhill skiing and snowboarding in winter, and mountain biking and concerts in warmer months. Walk to Urban Cowboy Lodge for drinks and a meal, or head down the road to Ralph's Bar and Bowling with its beloved Tiny Pizza Kitchen. Phoenicia, just a short drive away, offers excellent dining, a charming historic main street, world-class fly fishing on Esopus Creek, and Town Tinker tubing on the river in summer.

Big Indian sits deep in the Catskills' highest terrain, surrounded by the Slide Mountain Wilderness and its concentration of the range's tallest peaks. Trailheads for Slide, Cornell, and Wittenberg mountains are minutes away, accessed via the scenic Oliverea and Denning valleys. Belleayre Mountain is the area's premier ski destination, with lift-served terrain, Nordic trails, and summer concerts. The nearby hamlet of Pine Hill offers local convenience, while Phoenicia, a short drive east, has become one of the Catskills' most vibrant small towns, with restaurants, independent shops and Esopus Creek fly fishing drawing visitors year-round. Urban Cowboy Lodge and Ralph's Bar and Bowling are walkable from the property.

Venture West to the farmers markets, cideries and trails of Delaware County, or head down to Woodstock for fine dining, shopping and live music. This valley remains quiet, unhurried, and genuinely wild, but close to favorite towns and activities in the area.

Northstar Cabin is just about 2.5 hrs from New York City, and you'll definitely want a car to get there and around the area.

In the winter, we recommend a car with four-wheel drive that can handle the snow and gravel roads.