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Cool off in the private pool, tucked against a backdrop of lush summer forest.
Gather poolside around the fire pit, with sweeping mountain and forest views all around.
As evening falls, The Heron House glows against the meadow and the Catskills beyond.
Settle into the loungers as twilight sets in and the home glows warm behind you.
Slip into the glowing pool after dark, framed by softly lit trees.
Arrive to a striking black-wood facade, a warm wood entry, and sculptural stone gardens.
Golden light spills across a meadow of summer wildflowers as evening arrives.
Refresh beneath the open sky in the sleek private outdoor shower.
A serene moss-and-stone garden brings nature right up to the bath.
Soak in the spa-inspired bath, where a freestanding tub frames a private garden view.
A clean, spa-like bath with a floating oak vanity, deep soaking tub, and a window framing the outdoors
Spacious dining area perfect for gathering and sharing meals with beautiful forest views.
A bright, book-lined living area with a built-in oak shelving nook, plush sofa, and a leather lounge chair framing the forest through floor-to-ceiling glass.
Cozy bedroom with natural textures
Clean and serene bedroom with soft lighting for ultimate relaxation
The primary bedroom features an ensuite bath and direct access onto the patio.
Cozy primary bedroom with soft ambient lighting.
Restful primary bedroom with a woven leather headboard and curated design books.
Warm wood-slatted corridor leading to the bedrooms.
Chef's kitchen in white oak with a stone island, counter seating, and a forest view.
Serene bedroom with a leather lounge chair framing the meadow beyond.
The guest house kitchenette, compact and fully appointed in white oak.
Private water closet with a sculptural stone pedestal vanity.
Guest house bedroom wrapped in glass, open to the surrounding forest.
The mirrored guest house nestled quietly among the summer trees.
Wake up in the treetops — the bed sits within wraparound glass and greenery.
Sunlit dining nook with a round oak table and a signature heron print.
The dining nook opens through to the glass-walled water closet and forest beyond.
Open-plan guest studio: bed, dining, and forest views under one glass-wrapped roof.
The guest house at the meadow's edge, a gravel drive winding toward the Catskills.
Tucked into the tree line, the mirrored guest house all but disappears into the woods.
The mirrored guest house reflects the forest back on itself — a hidden retreat.
A low-angle view of the mirror house dissolving into the surrounding greenery.
Glass-walled shower and stone vanity, open to the forest just beyond the pane.
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The Heron House | Two-Home Mountain Retreat

  • Palenville
  • House
Immerse yourself in nature at this unique two-home compound blending high-end architecture with the mountains. Features a main house for 6, a private glass cabin for 2, a saltwater pool, and a central fire pit.

8

Guests

4

Bedrooms

3.5

Bathrooms
This two-home compound is thoughtfully designed to blend high-end architecture with the natural landscape. In the main house, six guests can enjoy the fireplace, deep soaking tubs, and expansive windows on all sides. The guest house, a glass cabin with uninterrupted views of the surrounding woods, offers a serene retreat for two. A saltwater pool and fire pit serve as a central place for all to come together, with views of some of the oldest mountains in the country beyond the trees.
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Rooms and Beds

Living Room

Living Room #2

Bedroom #1

king beds: 1

Bedroom #2

queen beds: 1

Bedroom #3

single beds: 2

Bedroom #4

double beds: 1

Features and Amenities

Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Kitchenette
Kitchenette
In Person Checkin
In Person Checkin
Rice Maker
Rice Maker
Baking Sheet
Baking Sheet
Barbecue
Barbecue
Bathtub
Bathtub
Blender
Blender
Board Games
Board Games
Body Soap
Body Soap
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Ceiling Fan
Ceiling Fan
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Rates and Availability

Taxes and fees are additional
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Price Details

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