Kapitan’s Cottage Private Upstate Winter Retreat

Escape the city to this cozy vintage rustic Catskills retreat—perfect for couples, families, and pet-friendly winter getaways. This 2BR, 1.5BA two-story home blends country charm with modern comforts, a large private yard, stone deck, fire pit, and BBQ. Close to skiing, hiking, parks, Kingston, Woodstock, and High Falls—yet secluded enough to truly unwind. Ideal for weekend or midweek escapes upstate. Pet-friendly, generator on-site. Inground salt pool open Mid May- Sept.

Kingston, NY, United States
4 guests
2 bedrooms
1.5 bathrooms

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Kitchen and dining

  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Kitchen and dining

  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Entertainment

  • Books

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Family

  • Crib
  • Travel crib

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room
  • Free street parking

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Good to know

Take a few days off and escape to the Hudson Valley Catskill Mountains for a cozy, rejuvenating winter getaway—just 90 minutes from the George Washington Bridge. Whether you’re planning a snowy weekend retreat or a quiet midweek reset, this charming country cottage is the perfect place to slow down and unwind. Inside, enjoy 1,200 square feet of light-filled, comfortable living space designed for all-season stays. After a day skiing nearby slopes or hiking local trails, curl up on the couch for a movie night, gather by the fire pit outdoors, or sink into a great night’s sleep on comfortable beds. Split heating units on both floors keep the home warm and inviting throughout the winter months. The home was renovated by the builder behind notable NYC restaurant spaces and sits below our restored 1701 Dutch Colonial farmhouse, which we rent occasionally. The compact but well-equipped kitchenette includes an induction cooktop, dishwasher, retro refrigerator, coffee pot, French press, cookware, and pantry basics—ideal for simple meals after a day outdoors. The upstairs bedroom features tall windows, a rustic dining table, and a cozy sleeping area, while the lower-level bedroom opens to a private stone patio and garden with a fire pit and grill. A full bathroom upstairs, half bath downstairs, dedicated workspace, high-speed internet, washer/dryer, and on-site generator make longer winter stays easy and comfortable. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac with seven private acres of lawns, woods, and a small lake, the cottage offers true seclusion while remaining close to Kingston, Rosendale, Woodstock, the Ashokan Reservoir, and Hunter Mountain—perfect for skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking, and après-ski dining. This is a cozy, quirky country retreat—not a hotel—designed for guests who appreciate nature, quiet, and the simple luxury of unplugging. A peaceful winter refuge where you can rest, recharge, and return home refreshed.

Other Details to Note

This is NOT a hotel. We do not have hotel amenities. It's a really nice home in the country and like any home it comes with some quirks. Please set your expectations accordingly. We cannot control the weather or stress of travel. We have had a rash of guests in the past 2 years with sky high expectations for a place that doesn't cost too much money. If you are expecting a 5 star hotel, this is NOT the place, and we encourage you to look elsewhere for the hotel experience. . We have well water which is safe to drink. The water is filtered in 3 stages, treated for sulphur smell and softened, but it WILL taste different to municipal water. Although on 7 acres of land, the house is partly visible from the road and the neighbor's house, particularly during the winter months when the trees are bare. It is however very private. We have neighbors: Please park in the parking lot on the left just before the space and not on the driveway as it's the parking for the stone house next door. We have WIFI, Roku steaming and a tv with dvd's but no cable TV service. Eat-in Kitchen is very functional with good cooking facilities; counter induction stove, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster and coffee drip & plunge pot. We would not describe it as chef’s dream kitchen but it works very well for the majority of guests and for ourselves when we stay there. Please be aware that we also have workmen attending to the lawns, pool and surroundings as necessary, from time to time, and cannot predict when they will arrive exactly. They are trusted hands and you will have nothing to fear. We do our best to inform the tenants of their arrival however. Horror movie tropes! You will be staying in the country and it is PITCH BLACK at night which can be very discombobulating for some city and suburban folks. Please be aware there are all kinds of creatures that go bump in the night (and day) , but the likely hood of roaming & deranged axemen is very, very slim.

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Accessibility

Neighborhood

There are so many things to do and see in the surrounding towns including amazing hiking trails, swimming holes, farms & farmer's markets, apple picking, vintage stores, barn sales, restaurants and cafes. We’re fairly much equidistant from the towns of Kingston, Stone Ridge, Rosendale and High Falls.

Guest Access

Sole use of the cottage, the private back yard and stone deck area, fire pit and coal fired bbq so you can relax under a canopy of trees in total privacy. 7 acres of mixed woodlands SHARED heated salt water pool access during pool season from mid MAY until late September (weather dependent.) We own the stone house next door ( set a good distance away) which we also rent with pool access. The cottage is set on a cul de sac and is very, very private and quiet. Access to washer/dryer located in garage. Generator on site incase of power outages.

Reviews

Kaitlin
January 2026 · Airbnb
Jasmine’s place was so lovely. We cooked three meals, and the kitchen was more than enough to do so. Jasmine had DVDs, books, a fire pit - everything you need for a quiet weekend away.
Shaun
January 2026 · Airbnb
Amanda and Jasmine were such welcoming hosts. We would highly recommend this getaway to the moutains. The rustic/modern cottage which provided us with so much warmth and felt like home away from home.The cottage in person was even better than the pictures. We would highly recommend this gorgeous home tucked away in the mountains. We so look forward to going back. Thank you so much again for sharing your home.
Sandie
November 2025 · Airbnb
Jasmine and Amanda were wonderful hosts. The home was beautiful and cozy, and we absolutely loved our stay. Our cat also enjoyed it and took plenty of naps, since it was so peaceful and quiet. The kitchen is small but mighty, and we also enjoyed grilling our turkey on the charcoal grill outside and enjoyed a quiet, small Friendsgiving. We would absolutely book again! Thank you for everything.

Find us

Best to take a car up to the house with free parking on the premises. GPS is highly recommended! Some guests have gotten the bus to kingston or rosendale and used taxi services which are available locally.

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