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Condé Nast TravelerJul 13, 2026

Quirky Airbnbs: A Retro-Cool Dome Home on Five Acres in the Catskills

In this series, we're exploring some of the most eye-catching, over-the-top, or just plain interesting Airbnbs out there.

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Shell HouseHotelmonolithic dome built in 1997 by architect Seymore Rutkin
RoxburyNeighborhoodteeny town in the Catskills, under three hours from NYC
Bikini BottomSightreminiscent of Sandy Cheeks’s residence on SpongeBob
Oakley’sRestauranttasty takeout pizza and wings in Arkville
The Old MillRestaurantsit-down comfort meal in Roxbury
Plattekill MountainSightPlattekill is the last family-owned and operated ski & snowboard mountain in New York's Catskills, offering an…
FleischmannsNeighborhoodquaint village with vintage shops and cafes
Doolittle'sRestauranta must-visit in Fleischmanns
Sandy Cheeks’s residenceSight
Bellearye MountainSight

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OutsideMay 13

I Used to Be a Ramp Skeptic. Then I Went Foraging in the Catskills.

Ramps are the darling of the culinary world and the cliché of every spring menu. Our writer headed to the DeBruce in the Catskills to see if the "wild leek" actually lives up to the seasonal hype.

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DeBruceRestaurantrestored 1880s inn near Livingston Manor
Willowemoc ValleySightvalley near Livingston Manor
WillowemocPlaceriver runs past the DeBruce
Livingston ManorSight
GibsonRestaurant
Eastern newtSight

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 13, 2025

The Best Hotels in New York's Catskills for Cozy-Chic Getaways

Whether you’re a city dweller craving fresh air or a local looking for a refined weekend retreat, these properties combine modern comfort with an easy sense of place.

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DeBruceRestaurantOld-school mountain resort with private trails
Livingston ManorSightHip and arty town nearby
Hotel LilienHotelRestored Victorian gem with modern touches
Scribner’s Catskill LodgeHotelAll-black wood exterior on a hillside
Wildflower Farms, Auberge CollectionHotelLuxury escape on a 140-acre site
The HensonHotelElegant-but-cozy-inn vibe, quiet and chic
MatildaRestaurantRestaurant from two notable New York City chefs
CamptownHotelBoutique property with 26 log cabins
Kaaterskill FallsSightHiking destination
Casa SusannaRestaurantOn-site Mexican restaurant with masa program
WylderHotelResort known for skiing, biking, and hiking
The BendHotelAdults-only micro-resort with five rooms
Phoenicia DinerRestaurantDiner just down the street
InnessHotelRustic but refined compound with 28 cabins
Urban Cowboy LodgeHotelHotel with wooden buildings on a hill
Hunter MountainSightRegion's buzzy ski destination
ClayRestaurantProgressive New American restaurant
ThistlePlaceExcellent spa with treatments
Eastwind Oliverea ValleyHotelProperty in harmony with its surroundings
Eldred PreserveHotelRustic and upscale 3,000-acre property
BethelNeighborhoodTown nearby
Piaule CatskillHotelBoutique hotel combining design, wellness, escapism
HudsonNeighborhood
The Chatwal LodgeHotel
North Branch InnHotel
Arnold HouseHotel
LeedsNeighborhood
NY 23Trail

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 13, 2025

15 Best Catskills Airbnbs for Every Season

Here's where to stay for fresh air, fall foliage, and stylish places to unwind.

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Livingston ManorSightCharming town.
ShandakenParkAs of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 2,866.
BelleayreSightIt is owned by the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA).
Kaaterskill FallsSightHiking destination.
Rose Mountain HouseHotelColorful 1950s cabin on five acres.
Rose MountainNeighborhoodMountain where Rose Mountain House is perched.
Slide MountainSightSweeping views from Rose Mountain House.
MargaretvilleNeighborhoodTown near Rose Mountain House.
PlattekillSightThe population was 10,424 in 2020, a slight decrease from 10,499 at the 2010 census.
Camp Vista FallsHotelRestored 120-year-old creekside cabin.
Mt. TremperParkNear Camp Vista Falls.
Balsam Lake MountainSightIt is the westernmost of the range's 35 High Peaks.
North-South LakeSightDestination for dips.
HamdenNeighborhoodTown with coffee, groceries, and shops.
HudsonNeighborhood
TivoliNeighborhood
WindhamNeighborhood
HunterNeighborhood
Halcott MountainSight
Hunter-West Kill WildernessSight

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