Koto House is a rejuvenating wellness retreat designed for those who are seeking a peaceful getaway to reconnect with nature and themselves.
Enjoy a private outdoor space with hot tub and fire pit overlooking a serene field and mountains in the distance. Take advantage of a full home gym with cold plunge and Peloton bike. Work from home in a private office.
Drive just a few minutes to charming Livingston Manor! Explore shops, restaurants, and outdoor activities including hiking and fishing.
Koto is an old Finnish word that invokes a cozy and inviting place. Koto House was designed with Scandinavian influences as a restorative getaway that offers the following...
KEY FEATURES:
- Sleeps 6: 2 bedrooms and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa
- 2 Bathrooms: 1 en suite with tiled shower and washer/dryer; 1 with shower/tub combo
- Spa style hot tub
- Custom built fire pit with string lights
- Three expansive decks with multiple sitting areas
- Complete home gym with cold plunge
- Private home office with monitor
- Modern and well-equipped kitchen
- Indoor wood stove with sitting nook
- High speed WiFi and Roku tv's
- Board games, puzzles, corn hole
- Family friendly with pack and play and high chair
- Dog-friendly (no pet fee)
- Gorgeous nature and mountain views
- Walk to The Arnold house, and short drive to Livingston Manor, other nearby towns, and outdoor activities including hiking and fishing
Read on for additional details below!
☆MAIN LIVING AREA☆
The main living area offers a large open space that opens via a sliding door to the backyard. A full wall of windows allows you to enjoy the peaceful nature view.
- Living room with comfy seating
- Smart Roku tv: log into your favorite streaming services
- A Koala sofa transforms into an incredibly comfortable queen bed for sleeping extra guests
- Bar area stocked with a blender for smoothies or post-workout protein, and all the barware needed for your favorite happy hour beverages
- Sitting nook with a working wood stove. Firewood is provided by the host!
☆KITCHEN☆
- Eat in kitchen with a large island and quartz countertops
- Full range of kitchen appliances, dinnerware and cookware
- Drip coffee maker, French press, and tea kettle
☆BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS☆
Primary suite
- King bed
- Private deck with seating overlooking the backyard
- Dedicated office accessed from this bedroom, doubles as sleeping space for young children
Second bedroom
- Queen bed
- Private deck with seating
Additional sleeping space
- Queen sleeper sofa in living room
Bathrooms
- En suite off primary bedroom with tiled shower
- Second bathroom in hallway with tiled shower/tub combination
- Washer and dryer available in primary bathroom. Host provides laundry detergent pods.
- Host provides shampoo, conditioner, and body wash from Public Goods, a company focused on sustainability and natural ingredients.
☆OUTDOOR LIVING☆
The property is set on 2 private acres, with the backyard overlooking a beautiful field and mountains in the distance.
- Luxurious spa style hot tub with 24/7 access and guest control over heat and jets
- Custom built fire pit with 6 Adirondack chairs (firewood provided by host)
- String lights to create the perfect evening vibe
- Outdoor dining table
- Sun loungers
- Gas grill
- Private decks with seating off both bedrooms
- Corn hole available for guests
- Please note that we are dog friendly, but our yard is not fenced in
☆GYM☆
Don't miss a beat with your fitness routine! In a second building just adjacent to the main house is a fully outfitted gym, complete with:
- Smith machine with adjustable bench, olympic barbell, full set of weights, and cable system
- Peloton bike with commercial subscription. Log into your own account, or use a free trial. The bike has delta clip ins as well as toe cages, so you can use cycle shoes or regular sneakers.
- Dumbbell set up to 50 pounds
- Yoga mats and blocks
- Kettle bells
- Jump rope
- Roku smart tv
- Bluetooth speaker
☆COLD PLUNGE☆
Continue your daily cold plunge practice, or see what all the hype is about for the first time! We have a tub from The Plunge, with state of the art chiller. Precise temperature control allows you to immerse yourself in water down to 37F, or ease into the practice of cold therapy at a higher temperature.
☆HOME OFFICE☆
A dedicated home office space is accessed through a door from the primary bedroom.
- High speed wi-fi
- Monitor with USB and USB-c adaptor to extend the screen from your laptop.
- Bluetooth mouse and keyboard
☆FAMILY FRIENDLY☆
Blackout curtains in the office make this room a perfect sleeping space for a young child in a pack and play. We provide:
- Pack and play with sheets and mattress protector. There is a padded mattress cover for children over age one.
- Bath tub lounger
- High chair
- Dinnerware
☆STAY HOME OR VENTURE OUT☆
Koto House is set on 2 acres, with the backyard facing a beautiful private field, perfect for those seeking quiet rejuvenation. The home is only 6 minutes from charming Livingston manor, with shops, fine food and wine markets, and delicious restaurants. Or, simply walk through the field to The Arnold House for dinner and drinks. A scenic drive connects you to other nearby towns, beautiful hiking, fly fishing, and other local attractions.
☆LOCAL ATTRACTIONS☆
- Livingston Manor: Discover unique shops and restaurants. (5 min)
- Nearby towns: Explore Roscoe (10 min), Callicoon (22 min), and other cute villages in the Western Catskills
- Fly Fishing: Book a guided tour with Dette Flies (6 min), the oldest family run fly shop in the world.
- Hiking: Expansive trails in Willowemoc (25 min), Balsam Lake Mountain, and Sundown Wild Forests.
- The Arnold House: Dine in The Tavern, a historic setting with delicious local fare. (1 min)
- The DeBruce: Award winning fine dining restaurant. (14 min)
- Hemlock Neversink Spa - Get a day pass, which includes 60 minute massage, lunch at onsite restaurant, and all day access to pool, fitness center, and other amenities (28 min)
- UpWard Brewing (4 min) & Catskill Brewery (7 min): Enjoy local craft beer at two breweries nearby.
