Historic Catskills farmhouse with sweeping views

Entire home in Shokan, New York

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Jennifer
  1. 9 years hosting

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Welcome to Juniper Grove - your country home in the Catskills. This 4 bed 2 full/2 half bath farmhouse has stunning views of the Ashokan Reservoir to enjoy from the classic farmhouse front porch. Relax under the stars in the new hot tub on the back stone patio. Sitting on 40 private acres, you are held by Mother Nature at every turn. Inside find all the modern conveniences & comforts to support your stay.

The space
Outside there is a spring-fed pond for swimming (ice skating if it gets cold), forests for walking and hiking, and outdoor fireplaces and a fire pit for warming. We just got a hot tub (November 2024) that can be enjoyed under the stars nearby to the outdoor kitchen fireplace. Inside there are more fireplaces for relaxing, a chef's kitchen with a wood stove for creating, a living room for sprawling, and cozy beds for resting.

We hope you will love cooking and baking (and maybe dancing?) in the chef’s kitchen. There is a gas range + oven, a convection oven, two sinks, all the kitchen essentials and appliances, and a huge island for all to gather around. The island comfortably seats 6 and at least 2 more have been squeezed in with no problem. It’s so nice to fire up the wood stove in there and spend the day hanging out and creating delicious food. In addition to the main kitchen area, there is a butler’s pantry - a separate area with a sink, a dishwasher and extra cabinets. Here you will also find fixings for coffee and tea. In the dining room, there is a gorgeous custom built farm table if you want to have a ‘grown-up’ meal or spread out with a puzzle.

Plenty of lounging opportunities in the living room! There is one spot with 3 fun rounded couches to cozy up to the fireplace, and a sectional on the other side of the room for movie and TV viewing. There is also a mostly in tune baby grand Steinway piano if you happen to play. There are a few Sonos speakers around the house, and a small selection of puzzles, games and so many books.

On the first floor there are two half bathrooms, each with their own unique personality - one off the kitchen and one under the living room stairs. Upstairs there are two full Jack and Jill bathrooms, both with bathtubs and each located and shared between two bedrooms. There is also a laundry room with a new washer and dryer.

Upstairs are the four bedrooms: Bedroom 1, the primary and the biggest bedroom with a King bed, day bed, seating area and fireplace. The day bed has a twin mattress and can definitely be used as a very comfortable sleeping bed. Bedroom 1 shares a bathroom with Bedroom 2. A refreshing pink space with a Queen bed and a lounge-y chair for reading or relaxing. On the other side of the second floor are bedrooms 3 & 4. Bedroom 3 with views of the Reservoir, a Queen bed and a writing desk. Sharing a bathroom with Bedroom 4. Very grounding with a Queen bed and seating area. We also have one full and one twin air mattresses available should you need extra sleeping spots.

Ah! I almost forgot the best part - even in the Winter - is the front porch with sweeping, picturesque views. There is no better place for your morning coffee or evening drink. There is also a huge stone patio out back. A great place to make a fire in the outdoor fireplace, or head out closer to the pond and gaze up at the stars from the fire pit.

Feel free to use the living room and outdoor fireplaces. We are happy to supply wood for one fire to get you started, but please bring your own if you plan on lots of fires.

If you care to venture out, Woodstock and Phoenicia are a 15 minute ride, and Kingston is 20 minutes. We are 30-40 minutes to skilling at Belleayre or Hunter Mountain. There are plenty of markets, health food & grocery stores (the closest 10 minutes away in Boiceville), as well as excellent take-out dining options. We'll share all our favorites! Please reach out if you would like to add concierge service to your stay - we are happy to hit the local markets and stores to stock the place with your favorites before your arrival.

Your well-behaved dogs are welcome for an additional fee.

My partner and our dogs lived in this home for 2 years while renovating, restoring, painting and filling her up with so much love!! We have moved into the adjacent cottage (a separate structure from the farmhouse) and are available for whatever you need during your visit.

Living here has been heaven on earth for me, but I'm sure not all would agree. This is an old farmhouse in the middle of the country and with that lifestyle come rustic adventures - power outages, bugs, and the beings of nature - deer, rabbits, birds, chipmunks, squirrels, mice, owls, bears and others - just steps from your door.

Come and be supported by nature. All are welcome here.

Registration #: STR-22-29

Guest access
The entire farmhouse and 40 acre property.
We live on the property in the cottage. There is also a barn and we ask that you not enter it (we don't want anyone to get hurt).

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Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Where you’ll be

Shokan, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This is a quiet, rural spot in Shokan NY on the side of Big Tonche mountain. We are just down the mountain from the recording studio where David Bowie recorded his last two albums. He loved it so much here he bought property on the mountain right next door.

We are 15 minutes to Woodstock and Phoenicia and 20 minutes to Kingston.
We are 30 minutes to Bellyare ski mountain, 35 minutes to Hunter and 50 minutes to Windham Mountain.

Meet your host

Host
108 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Lives in Shokan, New York
After 18 years in Brooklyn, I left my corporate job and moved to the country for some healing in nature. My partner and I have spent the last few years renovating and loving up on this farmhouse. It is so so special and we are thrilled to offer it to you. After all the beautiful experiences we have had in Airbnbs around the world, we are grateful to be able to offer our space to you.

Co-hosts

  • Ariel

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm