Modern Nature Escape w/Barrel Sauna & Yurt

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A deck with a grill, white chairs, and a red umbrella.
A modern living room with a red sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area visible through an open doorway.
A small wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A cozy, wooden interior with a sloped ceiling, a sofa, a dining table, chairs, and a small side table.
A compact kitchen with a red refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a window providing a view of greenery.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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West Shokan, NY
  • Place, Catskill State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mohonk Lake
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Mountain
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About this property

Modern Nature Escape w/Barrel Sauna & Yurt

Lose yourself in a daydream at Reverie Woods – an architect and artist-designed sanctuary with Scandinavian inspiration and cobalt floors. Your private resort includes a cedar panoramic barrel sauna overlooking the pond, a spiritual yurt, and a forest deck. Perfect for romantic escapes, artist retreats, and Lumon employees (IYKYK).

Reverie Woods is a unique Catskills retreat for those seeking to get lost and found.

THE SPACE

Modern design meets tranquil wilderness in this stunning 1-bedroom apartment featuring warm Scandinavian inspiration and striking cobalt blue floors. The show-stopping bathroom is completely wrapped in orange penny tile from floor to ceiling with a luxurious rainfall shower. Retreat to your navy sanctuary, a cozy sleep cocoon centered around a king Casper Dream mattress, premium Parachute bedding and towels, and an oversized reading chair beneath a skylight.

Thoughtfully curated amenities include a hidden 4K TV with a Sonos soundbar concealed in the plywood wall, a Fuse Audio vertical record player with Bluetooth capabilities, classic board games, a vintage Samsonite suitcase Bluetooth boombox for outdoor listening, and fast Wi-Fi. The well-equipped kitchen features an orange retro-style SMEG refrigerator, induction stovetop, Our Place Wonder Oven (air fry, toast, roast, reheat, bake, broil), coffee grinder, pour-over setup, Fellow EKG kettle for the morning coffee ritual, and Zojirushi Zutto coffee maker for those who want great coffee without the ceremony.


Your Private Resort Experience

• Cedar barrel sauna with bubble window overlooking the pond
• Breathtaking yurt that smells even better than it looks for yoga, sound baths, massage, or quiet reflection
• Forest meditation platform for sunrise solitude
• Thoughtfully curated wellness experiences - we connect you with talented local professionals for private sessions in these beautiful spaces (2 weeks` advance notice preferred)
• Hammocks by the pond (viewing only, no swimming)
• Fire pit and outdoor dining deck with grill
• Woods to explore with a hidden fairy triangle (we`ve been instructed that adults may view but not enter)

Location Highlights

• Complimentary electric vehicle charging (SAE J1772)
• 6 minutes to scenic Ashokan Reservoir Promenade
• 12 minutes to Esopus Creek fly fishing
• 13 minutes to the World`s Largest Kaleidoscope (60 feet tall)
• 15 minutes from Phoenicia Diner (Pip`s for Severance fans) and within 30 minutes from multiple other Kier locations
• 22 minutes to Woodstock`s restaurants, shops, and culture
• 35 minutes to Bellayre and Hunter Mountains
• Multiple hiking trails, including Ashokan Rail Trail (10 min) and Overlook Mountain Trail (30 min), plus road biking and outdoor adventures nearby

Important Notes

• Second-floor apartment (stairs required, not wheelchair accessible)
• Part of a thoughtfully designed larger property with two independent residences and your own private apartment and dedicated outdoor spaces
• Pond is for peaceful viewing only
• Town of Olive Registration: STR-23-17

Guests have access to the apartment, a deck with a dining table and grill, the cedar panoramic barrel sauna, yurt, forest meditation deck, and fire pit.

• Non-smoking, non-vaping home
• No pets
• Shoes must be removed while inside at all times
• A couple of times a year, black bears make their way onto the property. It`s generally very early in the morning or late at night. They are not drawn to humans unless lured by food.
• Not available for commercial photography, sponsored content, or video purposes (contact us for pricing and location release)
During your stay at this guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Catskill State Park.
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Steps from Catskill State Park and 6 minutes by car from Olive Free Library
Modern Nature Escape w/Barrel Sauna & Yurt offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This West Shokan guest house is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Sauna

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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