The Waterfall Casita is exactly the kind of A-frame that made the Catskills a cult digital-detox destination: a glass-gabled cabin nestled among hemlock trees, steps from its own private 30-foot waterfall, on 33 secluded acres connected to state land. You can watch the falls from beside the fireplace.
Why it made our list
It’s the rare A-frame that nails both the aesthetic and the setting — total privacy and a genuine natural showpiece (the waterfall), yet just a three-minute drive to Margaretville’s restaurants and under ten minutes to Belleayre for skiing. Close enough to NYC for a spontaneous weekend, remote enough to feel like a real reset.
What guests say
It’s one of the highest-rated cabins in the region — a perfect 5.0 on Airbnb across 217 reviews:
- The private waterfall and the seclusion are the runaway highlights.
- Guests love the cozy A-frame interior, the fireplace, and the four-season appeal (swimming in summer, foliage in autumn, skiing in winter).
- Honest notes: it’s compact (sleeps up to 4, one bedroom), and — like most Catskills A-frames — it’s an individually-owned Airbnb, so there’s no affiliate commission; we feature it purely because it’s the best-reviewed of its kind.
The consensus: come for the waterfall and the disconnection — it delivers the A-frame dream better than almost any cabin in the Catskills.
Good to know
- Price: varies by date; booked on Airbnb.
- Booked via: Airbnb (individual owner).
- Best time to visit: September–October for foliage; winter for skiing at nearby Belleayre.
- Getting there: about 2.5 hours from New York City.
Details reflect the Airbnb listing at time of writing. Always confirm current price, availability, and the latest reviews before booking.