Fern Cove – Idyllic 70s lake cabin w/ private dock
Entire cabin in Roscoe, New York
- 8 guests
- 4 bedrooms
- 7 beds
- 2 baths
Rated 4.86 out of 5 stars.22 reviews
Hosted by Catskill
- Superhost
- 6 years hosting
Listing highlights
On a quiet lake in the Catskills
Right on Lake Muskoday, a non-motorboat lake popular for kayaking, swimming, and fishing
A full fleet of boats at the dock
Kayaks, paddle boards, a pedal boat, and inner tubes are all included with the stay
Charming and better than the photos
Guests highlight the calm water, the retro charm, and how much better it looks in person
Boat, swim, fish, sit around the fire, and let the outside world fade away.
Our cedar-shingled lakefront cabin is a hand-built charmer — literally. A family of 6 built it themselves from 1970-73. Nestled into a hillside overlooking a serene, fern-lined cove, the property is tucked away and absolutely magical.
Give us a follow on IG @thechampagneofcoves
The space
We chose this house in part for its original details — 70s wood paneling, cantilevered windows, and all. We renovated the ground floor using salvaged 70s sinks and fixtures and a healthy dose of fresh-cut pine to preserve the mid-century cabiny charm.
You'll enter on the second floor, which is one open room with a vaulted ceiling and original paneling top-to-bottom. In the center is a large, stone chimney column with a wood stove. Sitting area, dining table, and kitchen are all part of this open room, along with sliding doors to a deck that overlooks the water.
Down a spiral staircase in the center of the house, you'll find 4 bedrooms and two full baths.
Outside, there's a stone campfire ring with Adirondack chairs set under some shady trees, a newly re-planked cedar dock, and plenty of privacy (ours is a double lot near the end of a dirt road, with a quiet neighbor one one side and undeveloped woodland on the other). We keep plant life on the property natural and woodsy in order to preserve the healthy ecosystem of our shoreline and lake. The native ferns and blueberry bushes set the scene and create an unspoiled setting.
Guest access
You have the whole place to yourself. Unless you count the bald eagles who sometimes fish from our shoreline or the beavers who swim by. Feel free to use our boats:
- Kayak with extra jump seat
- Kids kayak
- 2 adult stand-up paddle boards
- Kids paddle board
- Pedal boat
- Inner tubes with drink holders
The water is shallow in our cove and absolutely pristine. A vibrant and well-tended ecosystem of aquatic plants and other pond life keep it that way. We've been catching bass, trout, perch, and pike right from our shoreline. Sit on our dock and read a book or wade right in.
Our kids love the wooded nature of the property. There are big rocks to climb on; salamanders, frogs, and turtles to catch; and we set up a slack line with swings and jungle gym add-ons.
To avoid introducing invasive species, you unfortunately cannot launch your own boats in the lake. Guests also cannot use the Lake Association beach or game trails, but the swimming from our dock is terrific anyways and we can recommend many great hikes nearby.
Other things to note
We fell head-over-heels in love with this place and spend lots of time here. If you're looking for a rustic 70s cabin with a touch of modern on a quiet lake where children can run free and adults can get away from it all, you've found it.
Our cedar-shingled lakefront cabin is a hand-built charmer — literally. A family of 6 built it themselves from 1970-73. Nestled into a hillside overlooking a serene, fern-lined cove, the property is tucked away and absolutely magical.
Give us a follow on IG @thechampagneofcoves
The space
We chose this house in part for its original details — 70s wood paneling, cantilevered windows, and all. We renovated the ground floor using salvaged 70s sinks and fixtures and a healthy dose of fresh-cut pine to preserve the mid-century cabiny charm.
You'll enter on the second floor, which is one open room with a vaulted ceiling and original paneling top-to-bottom. In the center is a large, stone chimney column with a wood stove. Sitting area, dining table, and kitchen are all part of this open room, along with sliding doors to a deck that overlooks the water.
Down a spiral staircase in the center of the house, you'll find 4 bedrooms and two full baths.
Outside, there's a stone campfire ring with Adirondack chairs set under some shady trees, a newly re-planked cedar dock, and plenty of privacy (ours is a double lot near the end of a dirt road, with a quiet neighbor one one side and undeveloped woodland on the other). We keep plant life on the property natural and woodsy in order to preserve the healthy ecosystem of our shoreline and lake. The native ferns and blueberry bushes set the scene and create an unspoiled setting.
Guest access
You have the whole place to yourself. Unless you count the bald eagles who sometimes fish from our shoreline or the beavers who swim by. Feel free to use our boats:
- Kayak with extra jump seat
- Kids kayak
- 2 adult stand-up paddle boards
- Kids paddle board
- Pedal boat
- Inner tubes with drink holders
The water is shallow in our cove and absolutely pristine. A vibrant and well-tended ecosystem of aquatic plants and other pond life keep it that way. We've been catching bass, trout, perch, and pike right from our shoreline. Sit on our dock and read a book or wade right in.
Our kids love the wooded nature of the property. There are big rocks to climb on; salamanders, frogs, and turtles to catch; and we set up a slack line with swings and jungle gym add-ons.
To avoid introducing invasive species, you unfortunately cannot launch your own boats in the lake. Guests also cannot use the Lake Association beach or game trails, but the swimming from our dock is terrific anyways and we can recommend many great hikes nearby.
Other things to note
We fell head-over-heels in love with this place and spend lots of time here. If you're looking for a rustic 70s cabin with a touch of modern on a quiet lake where children can run free and adults can get away from it all, you've found it.
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4.86 out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
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Where you’ll be
Roscoe, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
Fern Cove is in Lake Muskoday, a quiet community primarily comprised of log cabins, cottages, and bungalows. We only have a neighbor on one side. On the other side are two undeveloped, woodland lots. It's a non motor boat lake, popular for kayaking, swimming, and fishing. With the exception of 4th of July fireworks and the occasional ATV, this is a quiet community where everyone waves hello, but keeps to themselves. We've yet to experience a loud party on the lake and would prefer to help keep it that way. :)
Meet your host
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: Don Bosco Prep
Catskill is a Superhost
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