French Woods Bauernhaus: Catskills | 12 Hektar | Privater Teich | Whirlpool | Feuerstelle

FRENCH WOODS FARMHOUSE is a private 12-acre estate in the western Catskills with meadows, a forest, and open sky. This charming 4-bedroom home for 8 blends rustic character with modern comfort, offering a private, restorative Catskills retreat for families and small groups. Outside, you’ll have complete privacy and endless space to explore. Enjoy a swimming and fishing pond with a dock, walking trails, and the kind of calm you can only find in the Catskills. End the night in the hot tub or around the fire pit under a sky full of stars. Well-behaved dogs are welcome with a signed pet waiver and a $25/day pet fee. Recognized by TimeOut NY as the best place to stay in Hancock, NY.



THE HOME

Fully equipped, modern kitchen for cooking together, with high-end cookware and knives, EVOO & spices, Vitamix, Keurig (pods provided), bean grinder (Lavazza beans provided), espresso/cappuccino machine, drip coffee pot, electric tea kettle, plenty of glassware, plates, utensils, serving pieces, napkins, paper towels, etc.



Comfortable seating makes the living room a natural place to gather, unwind, or catch up after a day outdoors, watch TV, and play games (game closet included). Natural light and the farmhouse’s rustic-meets-modern character give the space a relaxed feel.



The living room is complemented by a farmhouse kitchen and a dining room for eight, with views over the lawn and woods.



Four bedrooms offer flexible sleeping arrangements, with three queen beds and a twin room with two single beds. Plush bedding, luxe sheets, and down comforters in winter make it easy to settle in after a day outdoors.

→ Bedroom 1: Queen bed w/ large TV and en-suite bathroom, jacuzzi tub and shower

→ Bedroom 2: 1st floor Queen bed, with easy access to the first-floor full bathroom, bath tub/shower

→ Bedroom 3: Queen bed w/ large TV and a hall bathroom with a stall shower nearby

→ Bedroom 4: Two single beds, w/ large TV, and a hall bathroom with a stall shower nearby



Comfortable screened-in sun porch for morning coffee and mid-day reading



3 dining areas (dining room for 8 with a woods view, screened-in porch, flagstone patio)



A dedicated workspace and high-speed WiFi make it easy to settle in for remote work or a focused writing session; includes a large TV, desk, and chair for remote work.



Three bright, clean bathrooms stocked with toilet paper, Nexxus shampoo, conditioner, soap, and towels



High‑speed WiFi for remote work or streaming



Fully air-conditioned. Central heating.

Automatic home generator for back up electricity.



Large-capacity washer and dryer with laundry soap provided



OUTSIDE

→ 12 acres of private land to wander and explore - 2 pairs of snowshoes & poles provided

→ Flagstone patio with ping pong, gas grill, Solo Stove (wood included), and Adirondack chairs

→ 102-degree hot tub for 6 people with Bluetooth speakers

→ Large fire pit with Adirondack chairs for evenings under a sky full of stars. Wood Included.

→ Large grassy lawn for games and exercise

→ Walking paths through fields and woods

→ Peaceful pond ideal for morning coffee, quiet reflection, floating, fishing, and swimming



WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE SPECIAL

French Woods Farmhouse offers a rare combination of privacy, charm, and convenience with space for everyone to be together or apart. Guests love the quiet, the views, and the feeling of being tucked away without being far from anything.



Recommended by TimeOut NY as the best place to stay in the Western Catskills/Hancock area



French Woods is a very safe area. Nevertheless, motion-activated exterior security cameras are installed at all entrances to the house for your safety and security.



True Catskills tranquility — no crowds

Beautiful scenery in every season

Ideal for families, reunions, writers, artists, and remote workers



With 12 private acres, a swimming and fishing pond, and a hot tub, French Woods Farmhouse makes it easy to spend the day outdoors and unwind together at night. If a quiet Catskills stay with room to roam sounds right for your group, check your dates and book your stay.



WHERE YOU WILL BE

We are located in the hamlet of French Woods, between Hancock and Callicoon NY, near Long Eddy NY and Equinunk PA.

French Woods Golf Course (1 mile), Delaware River recreational access points are (1, 5, and 10 miles away), Jensen Ledges hiking trails (7 miles), boat, tube, kayak and e-bike rentals (7 miles) O&W rail trail access (12 miles)

The Farmhouse is close to charming small towns including Hancock, Long Eddy, Equinunk, Lordville, and Callicoon for farmers' markets, shopping, distilleries, restaurants, and outdoor adventures.



Top wedding venues nearby including Handsome Hollow (7 miles), Seminary Hill Cidery (17 miles), and Mountain Meadows (7 miles)



French Woods Festival for the Performing Arts and French Woods Sports & Arts Camp (1 mile)



With 12 private acres, a swimming and fishing pond, and a hot tub, French Woods Farmhouse makes it easy to spend the day outdoors and unwind together at night. If a quiet Catskills stay with room to roam sounds right for your group, check your dates and book your stay.



A $400 security deposit hold will be placed on the credit card of record, separate from your booking. The hold will begin on the day of check-in. As long as no house rules are broken, no damages, no unauthorized/extra guests and no excessive cleaning, the hold will be released no later than 1 week after your stay.