Escape the Noise.

Find Your Reset at Wanderwood.

Design-forward Catskills retreats just under 3 hours from NYC and North Jersey, created for slowing down, reconnecting, and recharging.

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Wanderwood Lakehouse

A lakefront escape with morning coffee on the water, afternoons on the dock, and nights in the hot tub under the stars, complete with a private dock and stargazing dome.

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Wanderwood Cottage

A secluded wellness-focused retreat in the woods where you move from sauna to hot tub, unwind in cozy interiors, and settle into a slower, more restorative rhythm.

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Designed for Overstimulated Minds

Wanderwood was created for the moments when everything starts to feel a little too busy, and you need space to slow down.

Each space is thoughtfully designed to feel both elevated and effortless, blending boutique-style interiors with the calm of nature. From the layout of the homes to the smallest details, every element is meant to help you slow down, settle in, and reconnect, with yourself and with the people around you.

Guests often tell us the same thing: it feels different here. Quieter. Easier. Like everything has already been taken care of.

Traveling with a big group? Reserve both the Lakehouse and Cottage to host up to 16 guests across two private homes, just 3 minutes apart or a 15 minute scenic woodland walk within the same lake community. Just minutes from Hudson, NY, ideal for girls’ getaways, bridal parties, multi-couple escapes, and multi-generational or multi-family stays, giving you space to spread out without losing that shared experience.

A wooden barrel-shaped sauna with an open door, situated outdoors on a wooden platform amidst trees at dusk.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Wanderwood Lakehouse and Cottage are located in Athens, NY in the Catskills, about 2 hours from NYC and North Jersey.

  • The Lakehouse offers a lakefront experience with a private dock, kayaks, and stargazing dome, while the Cottage is a wellness-focused retreat in the woods with a sauna, hot tub, library nook and movement workout studio.

  • Yes, both the Lakehouse and Cottage feature private outdoor hot tubs.

  • Yes, the Cottage includes a private cedar sauna designed for a relaxing wellness experience.

  • Yes. We welcome well behaved dogs.

  • Wanderwood Lakehouse and Cottage are two highly rated Catskills rentals in Athens, NY, both featuring private hot tubs and located about 2 hours from NYC.

  • Yes. The home sits directly on 80 feet of private shoreline. The dock, waterfront, and kayak access are exclusively for Wanderwood guests.

  • You can view availability and book directly through the Wanderwood Lakehouse and Cottage Airbnb listings.

  • Both the Lakehouse and Cottage sleep up to 8 guests comfortably across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with additional sleeping options including a queen sleeper sofa.

  • Yes, Wanderwood is designed as a peaceful weekend escape from NYC and North Jersey, offering a quiet, nature-filled setting with thoughtful amenities to help guests relax and recharge.

  • Wanderwood is just 20 minutes from Hudson, making it convenient for dining, shopping, and Amtrak access while still offering privacy and quiet.

See What a Stay Feels Like

Follow along for real guest moments, seasonal escapes, and a closer look at life at Wanderwood.

A lakeside dock with stacked kayaks, black chairs, a large umbrella, and boats on the water with trees and houses in the background.
Cozy living room with patterned blue and white accent wall, black fireplace, wall-mounted TV displaying Netflix, large window with beige curtains, sliding glass door, and furniture including a green sofa, a black leather sofa with pillows, and two wooden chairs, with a small round black coffee table and a decorative moose head on the wall.
Outdoor fire pit with chairs arranged around it, string lights overhead, hammock on the left, surrounded by trees at dusk.
Living room with maroon accent wall, two large windows, a door, a blue sofa, black armchair, small wooden side table, and a flat-screen Netflix TV mounted on the wall.
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