Perched above the town of Livingston Manor in the Catskills, this cozy 2-bedroom home is available for sublet from November 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026. Seeking either a whole term renter, or two half terms, with negotiable dates like November 1 through February 1 and February 1 through May 1. (Reach out, it's flexible!)

This mountaintop home has been optimized for relaxation and work from home ease. The main floor has two bedrooms, one of which is currently being used as a home office. An additional bedroom is upstairs in the finished attic space, great for kids or visiting friends. The plant-filled house gets plentiful natural light throughout winter, especially during the morning when the direct sun hits the couch and afternoons at the dining table (a great WFH spot.) The house is pet friendly, but suited best for medium and small animals.

Inside the home office is a sliding door leading to a private deck with a grill and hot tub. On the side of the house, an outdoor shower is a lovely way to daily immerse into nature. (Outdoor shower is seasonal, spring through fall.)

The property sits atop a mountain with a large clearing that overlooks a field, pond, and tall stands of pine trees that frame the property. You’ll spot neighboring horses and cows grazing in the distance, along with lots of wild rabbits, deer, turkeys, and other wildlife. There's a gravel fire pit beside the house. Firewood is provided for the fire pit and fireplace.

On a warm day, make use of the front screen door and let the fresh air pour in. On a chilly day, the super-cozy living room is an ideal place to unwind, with a wood-burning fireplace and custom, extra-deep couch, and tons of blankets and pillows to cozy up in. A smart TV has all the streaming capabilities, and a dining table fits up to 6 guests.

The kitchen and bathroom were gutted to the studs in 2018; everything in the bathroom has been updated with new fixtures and finishes, including shower/tub with a view to the outdoors. The kitchen is also well-equipped, with a new fridge, oven and dishwasher, plus everything you need on a day-to-day basis, including a Nespresso machine, Mr. Coffee and French press.

The garage is converted into a home gym with a treadmill, row machine, yoga mats, thigh extension machine, weight bench and some free weights. There’s a large fan, and a large window that overlooks the same beautiful view from the deck.

Best of all is the location, providing convenient seclusion. Perched atop a mountain above town, it’s “out there” enough to feel wild, but only a 7 minute drive into town when you need something. Less than 5 minutes to popular hotel/tavern Arnold House, and also, new hotspot brewery/restaurant Upward Brewing. Other nearby staples within a 15 minute drive include Upstream Wine & Sprits, the Walk-In, Sunshine Colony, Threshold, the DeBruce, and Catskill Brewery. A grocery store in town provides essentials, while Main Street Farm has local & gourmet grocery items.

Love the outdoors? Rotate the nearby hikes into your schedule, including but not limited to: Frick Pond (25 min), the town overlook at the Round Top Trail (a 10 minutes drive), and Russel Brook Falls (20 min). For more challenging hikes, head to Jensen’s Ledges, Red Hill Firetower, Giant Ledge, and Balsam Lake Firetower — all within a 45 minute drive.

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I'm an artist that splits my time between the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York and the High Desert (Joshua Tree) of Southern California. I love to grow, design and build things.