![]() ![]() However, he left the bulk of the land prep to his construction team. The couple wanted to keep the house elevated to capture the view, so instead of cutting the land down to that lower, flatter level, we decided to terrace the ground to keep the house high on the hill.”įortunately, before retirement, the man of the house had been a professional excavator and landscaper, and he was ready to add a little sweat equity to the grounds in the form of stone retaining walls and a manmade pond. John Lanner, Beaver Mountain’s senior design consultant and project manager, explains: “Where you see the house today was actually part of a horse pasture. They drew the custom floor plan to accommodate it. This helped the design team of their log home provider, Beaver Mountain Log & Cedar Homes, visualize how the house would be sited. The couple had already owned their land for years and had installed the driveway and built the rustic barn ahead of the house. After years of dealing with the constant din of life on the outskirts of the United States’ most populated and hectic city, the owners of this house decided it was time to retire in style - and they figured there’s no better way to do that than in the warm embrace of a log cabin home in mountains. They may share a geographic boundary, but upstate New York is a far cry from Long Island. The fastest route is I-87 north to Kingston and then Route 28 west to Margaretville.Photo: Courtesy of Beaver Mountain Log & Cedar Homes Margaretville is about 140 miles from New York City, which should take a little less than three hours by car. It is the largest village in the heart of the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, a 52-mile path that includes such towns as Phoenicia, Pine Hill, Shandaken, Middletown, and Andes, as well as the villages of Fleischmanns and Margaretville. There are more than enough things to do in Margaretville, New York, to entertain visitors throughout the year. The owners are not responsible for any weather-related driving issues.Īs you enter Margaretville via a small bridge over the Delaware River in the western Catskills, you’ll encounter a kind of Brigadoon, a charming town with an eclectic mixture of old and new including shops, restaurants, antique stores, art galleries, markets, and a growing art community. The driveway is plowed once a day when 3 plus inches of snowfall but you'll want to be safe when driving on snowy mountain roads. It comes with a spectacular view of Hog Mountain and a steep driveway. The cabin in the sky is elevated 1,671 feet in the air. The cabin is located in Margaretville, New York, United States. The owners are not responsible for any car issues on the driveway or other mountain roads. One last note, the cabin's spectacular elevated view does mean a steep driveway. If you don't have kids all the kid stuff is tucked away for you to enjoy your mountain retreat. There is also a travel crib, a travel seat, and some toys. If you have kids you'll love that the cabin furniture was thoughtfully chosen to survive toddlers, and newborns and it can survive yours. ![]() Outside you can roast marshmallows and drink cider by the fire pit or the deck which includes a gas grill. The cabin has high-speed internet, 40-inch TV with streaming services, a washer/dryer, linens, and towels are also available for your convenience. The Cabin in the Sky vacation home can accommodate up to 6 guests in 2 queen size bedrooms, an upper loft with a king-size bed, and a full bathroom. ![]()
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