Offering my cute, cosy upstate cottage at a discounted rate over winter. Located in one of the Catskill's most picturesque small towns and within 30 minutes of both Plattekill and Belleayre Mountain ski resorts, it's perfect for a seasonal holiday break.

One week (minimum) $750
Two weeks: $1200
One month: $2000
All utilities included, along with seasoned firewood for the wood stove.

The house.

My house is a 150-year old, three-bedroom cottage in Andes, a picture-perfect Catskills hamlet.

The main sleeping space is in the open-plan former attic, which has a private living area with lots of books, a generous sofa, and large desk by south-facing windows. The bed is adjacent to a private balcony and overlooks the back garden through double doors. There is also a large walk-in wardrobe with a window.

The main bathroom (also upstairs) has both a shower and separate clawfoot tub (pictured).

Downstairs, there's the open-plan living and dining area with a highly efficient wood-burning stove, a spacious kitchen with everything you need to cook up a storm, and two more bedrooms. One is currently set up for guests with a double bed, and the smaller room can be set up with a twin-sized daybed.

As well as the large covered front porch, the outdoor spaces include a patio outside the kitchen, and a raised back garden with a firepit.

Everything except bedding and linen is supplied. There's fast wifi, smart TV, dishwasher, clothes washer, etc. All the usual stuff.

The town.

Andes is a small hamlet three hours from NYC, with plenty going on.

Within walking distance of my house, there's a yoga studio, Hawk & Hive art gallery, Diamond Hollow books, Cafe Mutsi, the Andes Hotel tavern, Wayside Cider, Estro vintage furniture, the Little Grocer, the Andes Diner, and Leo Koenig's recently opened satellite gallery.

There is also a goat farm where you can buy local produce and pet the friendly goats.

Nearby are many other small towns with their own attractions, including Delhi, Bovina, Livingston Manor, Margaretville, Hamden, Franklin, Hobart and Stamford.

There are plenty of stunning hikes, mountains, and lakes. If you snowboard/ski, Andes is 30 minutes from both Plattekill and Belleayre Mountain resorts.

The Trailways bus goes through town, but you'll need a car to get around otherwise.

You.

This setup would suit someone looking for a rural break with some mental (and actual) breathing space, without being completely isolated.

If you're interested, let's chat! I'd like to do an initial video call and, if possible, meet ahead of time so we can both get a feel for what works.

About This Lister

I'm a writer, design strategist, and ardent feminist. Originally from New Zealand, I moved up to the Catskills from New York to write a book five years ago, and have recently moved to Europe for my career. I've had some great experiences hosting likeminded people via the Listings Project, and would love for my little house to be enjoyed while I'm away.