By Matt Smolsky
Whether you're trying to escape from the crowds of New York City or just looking for something different from your suburb, the Woodstock area and Catskill Mountains offer a peaceful, quite getaway perfect for staying in vacation rentals.
Whether you're trying to escape from the crowds of New York City or just looking for something different from your suburb, the Woodstock area and Catskill Mountains offer a peaceful, quite getaway perfect for staying in vacation rentals.
That's especially true of the Kaaterskill Clove area, considered by
many American writers, from James Fenimore Cooper to Mark Twain, to be one of
the most beautiful spots they've ever seen.
Kaaterskill
Cove is a scenic ravine in the Catskill Mountains. You'll find forest and
waterfalls, hiking and solitude, peace and quite. You'll discover coves of cool
mountain water, where the only sound you'll hear is the wind through the trees.
You can get your fill of nature and then explore shops filled with handmade craft
items created by area artisans, fruit and vegetable stands with produce you can use to cook
in your Catskill vacation rental, old bookshops and quaint small towns.
The natural
highlight of the area is Kaaterskill Falls, which are higher than Niagra Falls.
Niobe Falls, a continuation of Kaaterskill Falls, has been painted by
hundreds--if not thousands--of artists from the Hudson River School of
Painting. You can stay in the heart of this legendary region. The Waterfall Vacation Home is a charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath
Victorian-era home 12 miles from Woodstock, 8 miles from Saugerties and 10
miles from Catskill. It's also just 10 miles from Hunter Mountain, a popular
spot for winter sports, and home to Rip Van Winkle, the sleepy woodsman from
Washington Irving's famed story. Sit on the deck and enjoy your view of Niobe
Falls as you contemplate your next adventure, or reflect on the wonderful day
you just enjoyed. Escape to peace and quite soon--it's a trip you'll want to repeat.
