Your Own Little Corner of the Catskills
A private pool. A spring-fed pond. A hot tub beneath the stars. And plenty of reasons to stay a little longer.
At Bear House Catskills, the house is part of the adventure.
Spend the morning fishing or birdwatching by the pond, the afternoon in your private seasonal pool and the evening gathered around the fire. With a year-round hot tub, almost two acres and space to relax together indoors and out, you can enjoy a full weekend without filling the calendar.
When you feel like exploring, head out for waterfalls, mountain trails, small towns, good food and a little shopping. Then head back to Bear House Catskills, with time to enjoy it.
Bring your favorite people. Bring the dog. Make yourselves at home.
Start Your Getaway Right Here
A Private Pool, Just for Your Group
Swim with the kids, float through a summer afternoon or settle in with a book beside the private seasonal pool.
There’s no need to pack everyone into the car for a pool day. Go from breakfast to poolside, pop inside for lunch and spend the afternoon exactly as you please.
A Hot Tub in Every Season
After a hike, a day on the slopes or an afternoon doing very little, step into the year-round hot tub.
Enjoy a summer evening outdoors, a crisp fall night or a warming winter soak. It’s something to look forward to, whatever brings you to the Catskills.
Fishing & Birdwatching Right at Bear House
You don’t have to leave the property to enjoy a little nature. Bring your fishing gear for catch-and-release fishing at our private, spring-fed pond, or grab your binoculars and enjoy birdwatching right here at Bear House.
With almost two acres to enjoy, you can spend a slow morning watching for birds around the pond and trees, coffee in hand. Bring a book, find a comfortable seat or simply pause between a swim and your next game of ping pong.
Evenings Around the Fire
Gather around the outdoor fire pit for toasted marshmallows, stories and conversations that last longer than you planned.
On colder evenings, get comfortable beside the indoor wood-burning fireplace. Once the kids are tucked into bed, the grown-ups can settle into the living room for another conversation, a board game or a quiet drink by the fire.
Bedtime doesn’t have to mean the end of your evening together.
Games, Records & Friendly Competition
Challenge someone to ping pong in the basement playroom and bonus area, choose a board game or put on a record and settle in.
The extra hangout space gives everyone options. Some can play downstairs while others read, chat or relax in the main living area. A rainy afternoon might turn into one of your favorite parts of the trip.
Room to Be Together
Bear House welcomes up to eight guests, with three bedrooms on the same level as the kitchen and main living spaces. The bedrooms include one king bed and three queen beds, with a foldable twin mattress also available.
With two full bathrooms and a half bathroom, plus heat and air conditioning, there’s comfort throughout the seasons. Downstairs, the basement adds a playroom and bonus space for hanging out.
Cook together in the fully equipped kitchen, linger over breakfast or take dinner outdoors. Our propane grill is ready for your cookout favorites, and we provide the propane.
Dogs Stay Free
Your dog is part of the getaway, too. Dogs stay free at Bear House Catskills, so there’s no extra pet fee to add to your plans.
Enjoy morning walks around the grounds, time outdoors together and evenings with your companion close by.
Explore the Catskills & Hudson Valley
Choose a few outings and leave room for whatever catches your eye: a bookstore, a scenic overlook, a long lunch or a road you haven’t taken before.
Here are some places to build a day around. Check current hours, seasonal access and reservation requirements before heading out.
Mountain Towns & Day Trips
Windham
Plan a winter day around skiing or snowboarding at Windham Mountain Club, or explore the town’s shops and restaurants.
For a gentler outing, visit Windham Path for a walk through meadows with mountain views. Add a coffee stop or lunch and make an afternoon of it.
Hunter Mountain
Build a winter getaway around skiing and snowboarding at Hunter Mountain, then return to Bear House for a hot tub soak and a fireside evening.
During the warmer months, check the Scenic SkyRide schedule for mountain scenery without a summit hike.
Catskill
Spend an afternoon exploring Main Street’s shops, galleries and cafés, then make time for the waterfront.
Stop at Loomie’s Luncheonette, enjoy a meal at Chopstick or explore the Thomas Cole National Historic Site.
Hudson
Give yourself time to wander Warren Street, browsing antique shops, independent boutiques, galleries and design stores.
Pause for coffee, stay for dinner or combine your visit with an outing to Olana or Art Omi.
Woodstock
Browse independent shops, explore galleries and see what’s on the local live-music calendar.
For dinner, consider Silvia on Mill Hill Road. An afternoon of wandering followed by a good meal makes a lovely day out.
Waterfalls, Hiking & Scenic Views
Kaaterskill Falls | Haines Falls
Make a waterfall outing part of your stay with a visit to Kaaterskill Falls. Choose a route that suits your group and allow time to enjoy the scenery.
Check trail conditions and parking information before your visit.
Five State Lookout | East Windham
Make a scenic stop along Route 23 at Five State Lookout for broad views across the Hudson Valley.
It’s an opportunity to enjoy the landscape without planning a hike, and it fits naturally into a drive to Windham.
North-South Lake | Haines Falls
Pack a picnic, explore a hiking trail or visit the former Catskill Mountain House site for mountain scenery.
Choose an outing that suits your group, from a leisurely visit to a longer day outdoors.
Windham Path & the Escarpment Trail
Choose Windham Path for a leisurely walk, or research a suitable section of the Escarpment Trail for a more ambitious hiking day.
Plan around your group’s experience, the distance, terrain and weather.
Outdoor Adventures for Every Season
Birdwatching at Home & Beyond
Start right at Bear House, where the pond, trees and grounds offer opportunities to watch and listen for birds without going anywhere.
For a separate outing, take your binoculars to RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary in Catskill to explore its marshes, woodland trails and observation tower. Leave time to pause and see what you spot along the way.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Make Hunter Mountain or Windham Mountain Club part of your winter plans.
Spend the day on the slopes, then come back to a home where everyone can warm up, cook dinner together and relax. Arrange lift tickets, rentals and lessons ahead, including checking public access at Windham.
Sledding for Little Ones
We provide sleds for little ones to enjoy when snow conditions allow, adding another way to make the most of a winter stay.
Zoom Flume Water Park | East Durham
Add a summer outing to Zoom Flume for a day of water-park fun with the family.
Or keep things simple and make another afternoon of your own pool at Bear House.
Coffee, Breakfast & Something Sweet
Start with a coffee stop, pick up treats for the house or make breakfast your first outing of the day.
Red Star Café & Bakery | Cairo
Stop for coffee and something from the bakery before heading out.
Loomie’s Luncheonette | Catskill
Add a coffee or lunch stop while exploring Main Street.
Gracie’s Luncheonette | Leeds
Consider a casual meal as part of a day exploring the area.
Lindsay’s | Leeds
An option for breakfast or lunch during your stay.
Delightful Bites by Nina | Cairo
Pick up something sweet or inquire ahead about a custom cake for a celebration.
Dinner Out, or an Easy Night In
Make a dinner reservation somewhere new, or bring something back and enjoy a relaxed evening at the house.
Chopstick | Catskill
One of our personal recommendations for a relaxed meal out.
Julia’s Local | Round Top
Consider dinner here, or check current prepared-food offerings for an easy evening at Bear House.
Silvia | Woodstock
Pair an afternoon exploring Woodstock with dinner. Reserve ahead.
Wm. Farmer & Sons | Hudson
Consider dinner here as part of a Hudson outing.
Breweries & Craft Beverages
Build a brewery or cider stop into an afternoon of exploring:
- Old Factory Brewing Company | Cairo
- Return Brewing | Hudson
- Return Brewing Outpost | Catskill
- Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company | Catskill
- Left Bank Ciders | Catskill
Check current hours, locations and food offerings when planning your visit.
Books, Antiques & Shopping
Better Days Bookshop | Cairo
Find your next read, then bring it back for an afternoon beside the pond or a cozy evening by the fireplace.
The Market Place | East Durham
Browse this indoor vendor market on Route 145 for antiques, vintage clothing, collectibles and handmade goods.
Warren Street | Hudson
Leave an afternoon open for antique furniture, decorative objects, vintage finds and design shops, with a coffee or lunch stop along the way.
Art, Sculpture & Scenic Strolls
Olana State Historic Site | Hudson
Explore artist Frederic Church’s designed landscape along its carriage roads, or arrange a tour to learn more about the property.
Art Omi | Ghent
Discover contemporary sculpture and architectural installations across fields and woodland. Consider combining the outing with time in Hudson.
Opus 40 | Saugerties
Explore Harvey Fite’s bluestone earthwork and the surrounding sculpture park for a different kind of afternoon outdoors.
Leave Time to Come Home
You don’t have to fit everything into one trip.
Choose a few outings, make a dinner reservation and leave an afternoon open. You might find that everyone wants another swim, another ping pong match or another hour watching birds beside the pond.
When evening comes, cook something together, gather around the fire and let the day wind down. Once the kids are asleep, there’s still time to catch up with friends or family in the living room.
A private pool, your own pond, a hot tub in every season and room to enjoy being together. That’s a Bear House getaway.
Find Your Dates. Make Bear House Yours for a While.
Check availability and start planning your stay.
Need a suggestion? Call or text Nomi & Dave at (646) 791-6134. We’re happy to help.