This Upscale Cabin Rental Near Woodstock Is Perfect for a Screens-Off Girls Trip

20.08.2024 - 20:43 / cntraveler.com

During March 2024, the air was still chilly in New York City. With warm weather just around the corner, it was a good time to start thinking ahead and get a girls trip on the calendar to dream about as summer slowly approached. My parameters were pretty simple: I wanted to go somewhere within driving distance of Manhattan, with a campy atmosphere, and that would be a guaranteed great time regardless of the weather (though hopes were high for a sunny weekend). My friends and I landed on the Wood Hunter Home, the perfect tranquil oasis packed with activities in the picturesque mountains right outside of Woodstock.

While our journey to the house brought us through a couple of winding roads, two wrong turns, and some rocky dirt paths, we took our final left into the secluded property and immediately forgot about any directional mishaps. The jumbo-size wooden cabin stood glistening, perched atop a grassy hill, overlooking an infinity pool, a pool house with games and a lounge area, and a full-size tennis court just a few steps below. I gulped in a huge breath of crisp mountain air, overjoyed to be away from the musty, humid city for just a few days. Spoiler alert: We were blessed with the best possible weather throughout the entire weekend, which allowed us to make the absolute most of each of the aforementioned features around the property.

The view from the patio, overlooking stunning sunsets beyond the infinity pool.

Upon arrival, we carefully lugged our bags up the many stairs up to the cabin (something to consider for anyone who may not be as mobile), and immediately started calling dibs on rooms. The lower level had three rooms—two with king beds and sliding doors opening right to the front lawn, and one with a double bed best suited for one person—as well as three bathrooms and a steam room (which happened to be out of order during our stay, but seems ti be usually operable based on other recent reviews). The middle level of the house boasted the ultimate group-trip-friendly living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, alongside a well-equipped kitchen with a huge island, enormous refrigerator and freezer, and all the pots, pans, and utensils you could need. On the very top floor, there were two bedrooms, one with two twin beds and its own bathroom. The other was the primary suite, with a cozy king bed and an A-frame window overlooking the most beautiful views of the property. The primary bathroom had a two-head shower and a large modern tub, both facing an enormous window overlooking the woods. Other features of the house that were notable were the easy-to-use outdoor grill, large outdoor dining area, always-heated hot tub, and enormous patio perfect for morning yoga sessions.

The primary bedroom,