The Montclair Girl Team 
This article is sponsored by Wanderwood.
Mercury has been in retrograde for what feels like an eternity, and if your body and mind need a retreat, we’ve got just the Catskills getaway (that we’ve stayed at ourselves recently!). Just under two hours from Montclair, in Athens, NY, Wanderwood Properties has two thoughtfully designed rental escapes where guests trade the noise and chaos of North Jersey for the fresh air and the beautiful outdoors of the Catskills. Both Wanderwood Lakehouse and Wanderwood Cottage bring together the style of a boutique hotel with the comfort of a private home, giving guests space to slow down, reconnect, and recharge in nature. Keep reading to find out more about these two Catskills getaway escapes, both two hours from North Jersey.
Wanderwood Lakehouse
For those who love being by the water, Wanderwood Lakehouse is the type of place that makes you want to stay a little longer. The lakeside setting means the days naturally unfold at a slower pace: a morning coffee on the deck, kayaking on the calm waters after lunch, or winding down in the hot tub at night.
If hanging by the firepit after dinner or enjoying some stargazing by the water sounds like the perfect nightcap, the Lakehouse is the place for you. Staying here feels effortless and immersive, creating a refreshing contrast to fast-paced everyday life.
Wanderwood Cottage
While the Lakehouse is centered on the water and open views, the Wanderwood Cottage offers the same easy living in a more secluded setting. This property is wellness-focused, like a private wellness retreat in the woods. There’s a cedar sauna, hot tub, cozy library, and a movement studio all on-site, designed to help guests slow down and recharge.
The Cottage invites a slower, more intentional rhythm. Guests move between the cedar hot tub and sauna, spend time in the movement studio, or unwind with a good book or a movie night in the theater room. Evenings here feel especially restorative, whether it’s a movie night in the theater room or simply enjoying the stillness of the surrounding woods by the fire pit. It’s a space that encourages you to stay fully present in the moment.
Both the Lakehouse and the Cottage balance the feel of boutique-style hotel design with the luxuries of home, making either location feel like it’s straight out of a dream. Both homes comfortably sleep up to eight guests, offering coziness, luxury, and nature all under the same roof. Just minutes from Hudson, NY, the Lakehouse and the Cottage are ideal for a spring retreat with friends, families, or a couples getaway.
Know Before You Go
Wanderwood is all about creating a peaceful, design-forward escape into nature for guests to unplug and reset. With both homes located right in the quiet Sleepy Hollow Lake community, the Lakehouse and the Cottage are surrounded by trees and are just a short drive from Hudson, Catskill, and Coxsackie. These are adorable little mountain towns that have cute coffee shops, places to eat, and of course, some antique and vintage shopping (PS: follow our sister brand @thecatskillsgirl for more).
Sleepy Hollow Lake, where Wanderwood homes are located, is a beautiful private resort community with a variety of free amenities, including two seasonal pools, a lake beach and picnic area, a golf driving range, tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds, basketball courts, volleyball courts, bocce ball courts, and more.
Each property is designed to provide the luxury of a hotel without the price or pretense. The agenda is simple: rest, disconnect, and reconnect. No matter the setting, the Lakehouse or the Cottage can give overstimulated (and overstressed) minds a brief moment of quiet.
To learn more about Wanderwood Lakehouse and Wanderwood Cottage, email [email protected] or follow both properties on Instagram at @wanderwoodlakehouse and @wanderwoodcottage.
